Psychiatric and
Psychological
Specialties
A clinically grounded environment shaped by diagnostic depth
A Clinical Identity Built on Diagnostic Precision
Principles That Guide Our Work

Comprehensive
evaluation

Pattern-oriented care
Treatment examines emotional, cognitive, relational, and functional patterns.

Relational
consistency

Integrated clinical system

Legacy of Dr. Raghu Ram Veeramasuneni

From its earliest days, Psychiatric & Psychological Specialties was shaped by the quiet strength and relational philosophy of Dr. Raghu Ram Veeramasuneni. His approach to care centered on presence, humility, and a deep respect for the complexity of each person’s lived experience. He believed that meaningful healing required time, curiosity, and a willingness to understand individuals within the context of their relationships, culture, and history. The practice continues to grow, but its foundation remains rooted in the values he embodied—compassion, integrity, thoughtful clinical engagement, and a commitment to serving others with steadiness and humanity.

Diagnostic
Areas of Focus
A wide range of clinical presentations

Our Evidence-Based
Modalities

Psychodynamic
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Relational Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
How Our System Operates
A coordinated approach designed for diagnostic depth
Psychiatric and Psychological Specialties uses a clinical model that integrates diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic continuity, and coordinated care across multiple disciplines. Treatment avoids quick fixes, simplified narratives, and fragmented interventions. Every decision is shaped by clinical precision and long-term therapeutic planning.
Michelle Kachman, MD
The Clinicians
Behind the Work
A staff committed to diagnostic rigor and
therapeutic stability
What You Can Expect
A stable and clinically grounded therapeutic process

Detailed
diagnostic work
Clinicians take time to
understand patterns and
functioning.

Consistent therapeutic
engagement
Sessions are structured to
support long-term progress.

Durable outcomes
Treatment focuses on big
change rather than
temporary relief.
Secure Clinical Access
Private sessions available both online and in physical offices
Psychiatric and Psychological Specialties provides confidential telehealth sessions through secure platforms and in‑person appointments in two clinical offices. This dual model allows individuals to engage in serious therapeutic work without compromising personal or professional boundaries.

Specialized Clinical Spaces
Group-based work designed for focused
therapeutic engagement

Support groups
Process groups
Coaching programs
Integrated physical conditioning

Our Locations
In-person and virtual access across two states
- St. Joseph, Michigan
- Chicago, Illinois
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Virtual sessions available across Michigan
and Illinois