ConVergence Psychological, PLC
Our Vision and Commitment:
We are committed to using scientifically grounded, relevant, collaborative, and client-centered approaches to understand, problem-solve, and promote independence and a clear path forward for youth, young adults, and the communities that support them.
Services:
- Psychological and Educational Assessments
- Individual Therapy
- Parent Support and Coaching
- Academic Interventions
- Educational Consultation
- School-Based Classroom and Group Programming
- Guardianship Evaluations
Referral Concerns:
- Academic and School Problems
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Depression
- Eating Problems
- Hyperactivity
- Impulsivity
- Organizational Skill Problems
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Problems
- Social Skill Problems
Our Clinical Team:
Dr. Kristi L. Hainstock
Dr. Hainstock is a fully licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist. She is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and young adults with a variety of learning, behavioral, and developmental challenges, including intellectual disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and mood disorders, oppositional and disruptive behaviors, physical and medical limitations, and juvenile delinquency. Additionally, she has a keen interest in supporting and coaching parents in their missions to build and promote social, emotional, and behavioral skills and wellness in their children.
Beyond school and clinical psychology, Dr. Hainstock has a background in nutrition and athletic coaching. Being a wife, mother of three, and athlete, she has a special interest increasing the overall health, wellness, and performance of individuals, families, athletes, and teams.
Dr. Hillary E. Yaklin
Dr. Yaklin takes an integrative approach to assessment and therapy, looking at the whole person—including their experiences, environment, and relationships—to create thoughtful, personalized treatment plans. She works with young people facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, adjustment issues and life transitions, oppositional or disruptive behaviors, self-harm, relationship struggles, and emerging personality concerns.
Dr. Nik Neal
Dr. Nik Neal believes therapy works best when it feels like a genuine collaboration rather than a one-size-fits-all formula. He works alongside children, adolescents, young adults, and families to better understand what is happening, recognize existing strengths, and find practical tools that support tangible change in everyday life.
His clinical interests include ADHD, autism and neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, identity development, and family or relationship challenges. His approach is affirming, evidence-based, and tailored to each client’s needs, culture, identities, and goals. Drawing from trauma-informed CBT, DBT, and parent-support strategies, Dr. Neal brings warmth, curiosity, cultural humility, and flexibility to his work. He also enjoys incorporating creativity, humor, games, and clients’ individual interests to make therapy more engaging and meaningful.
Dr. Neal earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University’s APA-accredited program. A Houghton Lake native, his education and training took him throughout Pennsylvania, California, and Florida before bringing him home to Michigan. He is excited to join Convergence Psychological and use what he has learned to support the individuals, families, and communities that helped shape him.
Our Administrative Team:
Ethan Volmering
Business and Legal Advisor:
Nathan Hainstock, JD, MBA
