Meet The Team

Owner & Licensed Professional Counselor
Jordan Ray
MA, LPC, NCC, MBA
Jordan is the owner of Rising Sun Counseling and full-time therapist. He has experience working with adolescents (14+), young adults, and adults on issues related to depression, anxiety, relationships, grief, work conflicts, work exploration, trauma, and stress management. He uses research-based therapeutic techniques to assist clients in recognizing their personal strengths and resiliency to manage the adversities we all face in life. Jordan believes that self-awareness is a vital component to change, and insight gained from therapy will ultimately lead to a client's transformation.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Casey Vaughn
MA, LPC, NCC
Casey is an independent contractor at Rising Sun Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (MI) and a Nationally Certified Counselor with experience in both university and outpatient settings. She provides counseling for adults (18+) navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and challenges related to compassion fatigue and burnout. Casey works with a variety of clients, including college students, healthcare professionals, first responders, veterinary professionals, and others facing stress, burnout, and strains of daily life.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Lauren Skilton
MA, LPC
Lauren is an independent contractor at Rising Sun Counseling and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a warm and compassionate therapist who works with older teens and adults, offering a supportive and nonjudgmental space to explore life’s challenges. Using a client-centered, integrative approach and EMDR training, she helps individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions while empowering them to build a more meaningful and authentic life.

Limited Licensed Professional Counselor
Ryan Powell
MA, LLPC
Ryan is an independent contractor at Rising Sun Counseling. He is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with experience in inpatient settings. He works with children 6 and older, teens, and adults in individual therapy. He also provides counseling services for couples and families. He supports clients with challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, ADHD/ADD, relationship issues, life transitions, and is passionate about working with first responders.

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Ashley Brugmann
MSN, CNP, PMHNP-BC
Ashley Brugmann is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in healthcare, including extensive experience in both medical and psychiatric settings. She is passionate about providing compassionate, individualized, and evidence-based mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults. Ashley offers telehealth appointments to individuals throughout Michigan, making care more accessible and convenient.

Clinical Supervisor
Irene Mass Ametrano
Ed.D, LPC, ACS
Dr. Irene Mass Ametrano is a Professor Emeritus of Counseling at Eastern Michigan University and Clinical Supervisor at Rising Sun Counseling. Dr. Ametrano has experience working in college counseling and community mental health. Her teaching focused on courses in clinical mental health counseling, including diagnosis and treatment planning, crisis intervention, and ethical and professional issues. She supervised practicum and internship students and provides clinical supervision for limited-licensed professional counselors (LLPCs) across Michigan.
Rising Sun Counseling proudly serves clients in Commerce, MI and the surrounding communities, including Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake, West Bloomfield, Novi, Milford, White Lake, Keego Harbor, Waterford, and nearby areas.
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