EJFHC has benefited from Dr. Winsten's expertise in telepsychiatry since 2022. A Board-Certified Psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience across various practice settings, Dr. Winsten brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Michael Winsten, DO is an...
Behavioral Health Providers
Cynthia Pepin, LMSW, CAADC
Cynthia received her Master of Social Work degree from Spring Arbor University and is a certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor. Cynthia is the Director of Behavioral Health and has been with the Health Center since June 2018. She likes to blend different...
Leah Blacktop, LMSW
Leah Blacktop received her Master's in Social Work at Grand Valley State University. Leah has previous experience working in a residential setting and performing outpatient therapy with children, adolescents, and families. Leah is passionate about person-centered care...
Melissa Cronin, LMSW, CAADC
Outpatient Therapist(she/her) Melissa received her Master of Social Work from Spring Arbor University and also holds degrees in Early Childhood and Family Life Education. She was East Jordan Family Health Center’s first integrated behavioral health counselor and...
William French, LMSW, CAADC
Integrated Behavioral Health Counselor William French, utilizes his experience in both psychiatric and medical settings, including substance abuse and inpatient care, to provide comprehensive support. His background in hospital care coordination (general medicine,...
Emerald Harring, LMSW
Emerald Harring received her Master’s in Social Work at Saginaw Valley State University. Emerald has a development plan as Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Emerald has experience working in outpatient therapy with substance use and supporting survivors...
Jessie Rypkowski, LMSW
Jessie began working at East Jordan Family Health Center with a Bachelor of Social Work degree as the Behavioral Health Coordinator. Jessie has most recently transitioned into the newest integrative behavioral health counselor after graduating with her Master in...
Kaleigh Shepard, LMSW
KaLeigh Shepard, LMSW, is a licensed social worker with a Masters of Social Work from Michigan State University. She is passionate about helping people heal and grow. She is fully licensed and has certifications in CBT, Motivational Interviewing Skills, and SMART...









