About Us
Kate Smaller, PhD
Mark D. Smaller, PhD
Mark D. Smaller, PhD
Dr. Kate Smaller holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from The Institute for Clinical Social Work (ICSW) in Chicago. She earned her MSW through Loyola University Chicago and an additional Masters in Education from DePaul University. Kate's Bachelor's degree is from Cornell University (Ithaca, NY), where s
Dr. Kate Smaller holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from The Institute for Clinical Social Work (ICSW) in Chicago. She earned her MSW through Loyola University Chicago and an additional Masters in Education from DePaul University. Kate's Bachelor's degree is from Cornell University (Ithaca, NY), where she double-majored in Psychology and Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Kate has been in the field of social work since 2008, and in private practice since 2011. And while she sees patients of all ages with a wide range of difficulties, Kate has particular expertise in working with homeless women, at-risk youth in the school environment, and survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. Currently, Dr. Kate Smaller is spearheading the efforts to expand Forward Edge Services by hiring more therapists and offering a greater variety of services to the community.
Mark D. Smaller, PhD
Mark D. Smaller, PhD
Mark D. Smaller, PhD
Dr. Mark Smaller is a psychoanalyst with 40+ years of clinical experience. He currently serves on the board of the International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA), and he is past President of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA). Dr. Smaller formerly served as Executive Director of the Neuropsychoanalysis Foundation in New York
Dr. Mark Smaller is a psychoanalyst with 40+ years of clinical experience. He currently serves on the board of the International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA), and he is past President of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA). Dr. Smaller formerly served as Executive Director of the Neuropsychoanalysis Foundation in New York, and he was a former board member of both the Institute for Clinical Social Work (ICSW) in Chicago and the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis. Dr. Smaller was the founding director of Project Realize (formerly the Analytic Service to Adolescents Program (ASAP)), that began in Cicero, Illinois and is now being implemented here in Michigan. He was a recipient of the 2008 distinguished service award. Through Forward Edge Services, Dr. Smaller also provides organizational consultation for businesses, schools and professional organizations.
Darion Oberle, LMSW
Mark D. Smaller, PhD
Darion Oberle, LMSW
We are thrilled to welcome the newest member of our team, Darion Oberle. Darion is a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with a Master's degree from Grand Valley State University (Grand Rapids) and a Bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University. Her previous experience has centered around work with children and adolescents -- in the scho
We are thrilled to welcome the newest member of our team, Darion Oberle. Darion is a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with a Master's degree from Grand Valley State University (Grand Rapids) and a Bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University. Her previous experience has centered around work with children and adolescents -- in the school environment at Cross Creek Charter Academy (Byron Center), at Autism Centers of Michigan (Grand Rapids), and through Child and Family Services of the Upper Peninsula (Newberry, MI). Darion's clinical work deeply aligns with our model, and she embodies the values we hold at Forward Edge Services. Her presence will be a huge asset as we work to better serve our community.