Bernita Fuller, MA, LPC

Dr. Shelly Papinaw is a resident of Port Huron, who lives with her husband, two young sons and two Boston Terriers. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and has been in the counseling profession for approximately 18 years. She has been employed at Blue Water Counseling since June 2012 and is comfortable working with the various clientele, including adolescents, adults, couples and families. She has extensive experience helping others who are dealing with mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and substance abuse, among other client concerns. Shelly is passionate about helping to empower clients to achieve a healthy state of mind and spirit, which allows them to fulfill their highest potential.

Francine joined Blue Water Counseling in August of 2015. Ms. Robinson has worked in the Bluewater area since 2009 as a licensed counselor and is a life long native of the area, aside from the 14 years she resided in the Chicago area in early adulthood. Francine completed her undergraduate studies at Rockford College/University in Rockford, Illinois where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Development while also completing her teaching certification in middle school science, social studies and English language arts. Ms. Robinson formerly taught science in Illinois and Social Studies in the Port Huron area at the middle school level.

Marilyn A. Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and CAADC from Port Huron, Michigan. Marilyn graduated from Oakland University with a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling in 2005. Marilyn has worked in various settings as an LPC and CAADC, substance abuse rehab, outpatient and day treatment/night watch. She has a passion for helping people with various life challenges (trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, self-esteem, grief and loss, relationship issues) gain hope and establish stability to improve functioning and productivity. Marilyn incorporates various evidence-based therapeutic approaches into her practice including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (Ml).