Lawrence Kron, Ph.D.
Individual, Couples & Group Therapy
I understand the importance of developing resilience-to-change in order to effectively cope with major life transitions; loss and endings (divorce, retirement, serious medical illness) as well as beginnings (new relationships, marriage, birth of a child, starting a career). Without such resilience, life can feel overwhelming, self esteem becomes precarious, and mood can dip dramatically. As a licensed clinical psychologist, with more than 30 years experience, my clients value my warm, collaborative approach to relationship issues, executive stress, inter-generational conflicts, mid-life issues, and self-defeating behaviors that keep people stuck.
Previous experience as an officer and director of a publicly traded company, as well as in the practice of business law, have uniquely equipped me to help entrepreneurs and executives with a variety of interpersonal business-related issues. I understand legal and business issues in a way that facilitates working with those having difficulties with employers, employees, and co-workers. I can also effectively help with difficulties relating to the stress of balancing work with other life issues.
I also work with adolescents who face more than the usual growing pains, parents who want to do a better job with their children, and couples (in both traditional and non-traditional relationships), helping them to relate in more emotionally-satisfying ways.
As Co-Director for 10 years, of the Center for Coping with Chronic Illness, I have helped patients and their families, as well as professional caregivers, deal with the impact of the ongoing medical concerns.
I work with clients in individual, couples or group psychotherapy or a combination of these, depending on the goals of treatment.
In general the clients I see in psychotherapy include homemakers, college students, stressed executives, academics, and other high functioning professionals. Many of my clients find my background in law and business to be a good fit for understanding their issues and conflicts.
The treatment issues that I specialize in and and the diverse populations that I work with are listed below.
My services may be covered by your insurance plan. Even if I am not listed on your panel of providers, some coverage may be available to you if you have out-of-network benefits.
Treatment Issues Anxiety Disorders
Chronic Medical Illness
Depression
Divorce
Family Business Conflict
Grief/Loss
Infidelity
Intergenerational Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Men’s Issues
Parenting Problems
Prenuptial Adjustments
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem Issues
Sibling Conflict
Stress in Executives and Entrepreneurs
Underachievement
Workplace Difficulties
Populations Served ALS and Crohn’s Disease Patients
Caregivers of the Elderly
Chronic Illness Caregivers
Couples
Individuals in Transition
Individuals with Workplace Difficulties
Family Members of the Chronically Ill
Older Adolescents and Young Adults
Patients with Chronic Illness
Patients with Physical Disabilities
Seniors and Those in Retirement
Executives and Entrepreneurs
Education/Training
Degrees & Doctoral/Post-Doctoral Training
Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology) University of Detroit, MI
J.D. (Law) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
B.B.A. (Business Administration) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Clinical Internship: Ridgewood Psychology Center, Royal Oak, MI
Post-Doctoral Training: Detroit Psychiatric Institute, Detroit, MI
Licenses and Professional Memberships
Psychology Licenses:
Michigan #6301005298
Massachusetts #8151
Law License:
Michigan Bar Association #P16256
Bio
Dr. Kron is a licensed clinical psychologist, psychodynamically trained, who works in a proactive and collaborative way with his clients.
He is particularly sought out as a psychologist for his expertise in relationship issues, marital conflicts, and the struggles of business leaders who, despite considerable success, feel there is something missing in their lives. He also works with adolescents who face more than the usual growing pains, parents who want to do a better job with their children, and patients with chronic illnesses and their caregivers.
Previous experiences as an officer and director of a publicly traded company, as well as in the practice of business law, have uniquely equipped him to help entrepreneurs and executives with a variety of interpersonal business-related issues. He understands legal and business issues in a way that facilitates working with those having difficulties with employers, employees, and co-workers. He can also effectively help with difficulties relating to the stress of balancing work with other life issues.
As Co-Director for 10 years of the Center for Coping with Chronic Illness, he has helped patients and their families deal with the impact of ongoing medical concerns, the turmoil involved in the constant re-adjustments that medical illnesses require, and the feelings of dependence, guilt and frustration that often arise.
Clinical Positions and Advisory Boards: Following Dr. Kron’s internships at Sinai Hospital and Medical Center Psychiatric Associates in Detroit, MI, and the Ridgewood Psychology Center in Royal Oak, MI, he completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Detroit Psychiatric Institute. He then spent 10 years as a staff psychologist at Hutzel Hospital in Detroit. He has served on the board of several professional organizations including the Michigan Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology, the Michigan Group Psychotherapy Society, and the Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy.
Memberships
Memberships:
Massachusetts Psychological Association
Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy
American Group Psychotherapy Association
Michigan Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology
Massachusetts Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology
Michigan Group Psychotherapy Society
Michigan Bar Association
Payments Accepted
Cash or check
Hours:Mon.- Thurs, 10a. - 9p. Fri. 10a. - 6p.
License:MA 8151, MI 6301005298
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
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Loneliness
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Anger Management
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage Counseling
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Caregiver Issues
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Men's Issues
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Chronic Illness
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Premarital Counseling
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Couples
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Relationship Issues
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Grief and Loss
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Group Therapy
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Stress Management
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Life Transitions
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Clinical Psychologist
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Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist (State)
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (State)
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Licensed Psychologist
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