Our Story

Watch our founder and Executive Director Emeritus, Jean Silbar, discuss the dream and goals of Comprehensive Therapy Center and Therapy & Fun. Learn about our rich history, our desire to meet the individual needs of our clients, and our big successes!

1982

Founding CTC

Comprehensive Therapy Center began as a supplemental speech and language program for children in 1980. While working as a speech pathologist in public schools, founder Jean Silbar noticed that every fall, children with developmental differences were re-learning skills that they had achieved in the spring but lost over the summer.

1982
1987

Becoming a Non-Profit

Comprehensive Therapy Center was incorporated in 1982 and gained 501(c) 3 nonprofit status in 1987.

1987
1990s

Expanding Our Reach

In the 1990s, most of our adult clients were placed into managed care. Unfortunately, therapy contracts disappeared. However, charter schools were on the rise in Michigan. With able and experienced staff members, the CTC agency began offering special education services to West Michigan schools.

1990s
2006

Getting Certified

In 2006, the agency received CARF accreditation for clinical excellence, which is still maintained.

2006
2022

Celebrating

We celebrate 40 years that Comprehensive Therapy Center has served Michigan

2022
2024

10 Years of Partnership

On July 29th, 2024 we had our 10th anniversary with The Mitten Brewing Company for our annual fundraiser! We raised a total of $7,806.50 from the event which is double what we raised last year. We couldn’t have done it without your support from The Mitten Brewing Foundation and the amazing community in West Michigan.

2024

Meet Our Team

Meet the amazing people who make Comprehensive Therapy Center run smoothly!

Director Team

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Ellen Sawyer

Executive Director

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Stellyn Kinney-Fields

Associate Director

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Savana Beal

Development Director

Admin Team

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Jeanna Whitten

Operations Lead

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Hannah Zwart

Care Coordinator

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Mirella Rodriguez

Billing Coordinator

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Jon Krieger

Development Associate

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Mariah Smith

Marketing Associate

Occupational Therapy

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Teresa Bosley

Department Lead
Occupational Therapist
MS, OTR/L

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Megan Egeland

Occupational Therapist
MS, OTR/L

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Ashley Watson

Occupational Therapist
MS, OTR/L

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Eva Anderson

Occupational Therapist
COTA/L

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Rhiannon Shanta

Occupational Therapist
COTA/L

Speech-Language Pathology

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Madalyn Alexander

Speech-Language Pathologist Department Lead
M.S., CCC-SLP

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Mary David

Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S., CF-SLP

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Natalie Greenwood

Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S., CF-SLP

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Kaitlyn VanNood

Speech-Language Pathologist
M.S., CCC-SLP

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Taylor St. John

Speech-Language Pathologist
M.A., CCC-SLP

Social-Emotional Support

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Sarah Miller

Department Lead
Dance Movement Therapist, Counselor
MS, BC-DMT, LLPC

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Jordan Kuiper

School Social Worker
LMSW

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Holly Osbeck

School Social Worker
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Faith Williamson

Social Worker
LLMSW, SSW

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Karen Waelke

School Social Worker
LMSW

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Caleigh Gainey

School Social Worker
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Teacher Consultants & School Psychologists

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Karen Kheinheksel

Department Lead
Teacher Consultant
BA, MS, ED.D

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Deb Maichele

Teacher Consultant
M.Ed

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John Woods

School Psychologist
ED.D, LSP

Our Board

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Thomas M. Miller

Attorney at Law – Meijer Legal Department (Retired)
Board President

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Mandice McAllister

Warner Norcross + Judd
Vice President of the Board

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Ann Tarr

Corewell Health (Retired)
Board Secretary

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Ann Tarr

Corewell Health (Retired)
Board Secretary

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Claude Titche III

Beene Garter LLP (Retired)
Board Treasurer

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AJ Rush, MD

Grand River Rehab
CTC Medical Director

Members at Large

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Lena Abissi

Culver CPA Group

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Nanette Clatterbuck

Learning Differences Resource Group

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Alisha Davis

Grand Valley State University

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Mike Dudick

Independent Bank

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Kevin Gardenier

Purposeful Wealth Strategies

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Alex Hunter

Amway Grand Plaza

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Tracy Knuff

iKap Photography

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