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Gidget Rupert is an Independently Licensed Practical Clinical Counselor with over 13 years of experience working with clients. She enjoys assisting clients in meeting their goals for treatment. She has experience working with adults and teenagers. Gidget has specialized training in anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and self-esteem disorders.

Gidget completed her Master’s in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling at Ashland Theological Seminary. Gidget utilizes multiple approaches to therapy to find what works best with each client. Some of these approaches include solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.

Gidget prioritizes building trust, active listening, and understanding with her clients as she meets them where they are. Reach out today to schedule an appointment!

Shantrice Bradley is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is deeply committed to supporting adults navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and major life challenges. She draws from a blend of empathy, cultural sensitivity, and evidence-based practices to foster healing and resilience in every individual she works with. Her passion lies in creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with the tools they need to overcome challenges and thrive in their lives.

Shantrice earned her Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Bradley University. In her program, she gained experience working with a diverse client population with various concerns. Shantrice utilizes treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and person-centered therapy.

Navigating mental health challenges can feel overwhelming. Shantrice is compassionate and understands the courage it takes to seek support. Shantrice wants to offer a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. If you're ready to take the next step towards greater well-being, schedule an appointment with her today!

Lauren A. Carsten is an independently licensed clinical mental health counselor (PCC) and earned her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University. Prior to moving back to her native Ohio, she completed BAs in both psychology and behavioral science (an interdisciplinary degree encompassing human behavior through sociology, anthropology and psychology) from San Jose State University in California. She holds competencies treatment of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and grief, and has experience and training using trauma-informed practices. She also has extensive experience working with multicultural populations as well as the LGBTQQIAA population and has given trainings in these areas with a focus on sensitivity and accommodations to treatment approaches. She has also completed the certificate program for Substance Abuse Counseling from the University of Cincinnati and is able to integrate that training into current treatment when needed. She is adept at the treatment of individual clients, couples, as well as families and groups, and welcomes clients to incorporate other people into their sessions if needed and appropriate. Her style is generally relaxed and casual and ascribes to the Gestalt model of client interactions but does pull from several different approaches to find the more efficacious approach for each client individually.

Danielle Ginter is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner (PMHNP) with over 7 years of experience assisting adult clients who need help coping with the effects of anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress, Trauma & PTSD.

Danielle received her Master's degree in Nursing from Northern Kentucky University. She'll approach your concerns with care and professionalism, ensuring that your psychiatric needs are met as you both learn the best management techniques that fit your personality and lifestyle.

Partner with Danielle to start making progress towards your mental health goals. She is a great listener and treats each client as the unique individual that they are. As a PMHNP, Danielle also enjoys utilizing therapeutic skills as well as medication management, when needed.

Cecilia Siegel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), who has dedicated her personal and professional commitments towards helping others find a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Cecilia works with individuals to address concerns specific to depression, anxiety, intimacy, relationships, and work related stress. Cecilia focus’ on utilizing an eclectic approach of various psychological interventions, counseling therapies, and counseling techniques, such as, but not limited to; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, and Mindfulness based interventions.

Cecilia has obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Allegheny College in 2014, and completed graduate school with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ohio University in 2016, with a dual specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling. Cecilia has experience working with individuals with issues concerning social anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and adjustment concerns.

Services are NOT in-person and video: Video ONLY

Melissa Elbert is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with over seven years of experience working with clients in their communities as well as in office. She is passionate about assisting clients meet their goals for treatment. She has experience working with adults and couples. Melissa has post graduate training in CBT, DBT, anxiety disorders, trauma-informed care, ADHD, and CPT. Melissa specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders including alcohol use and opioid use.

Melissa completed her MSSA at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. Melissa utilizes multiple approaches to therapy in order to find the right fit for each individual client. Some of these approaches include CBT, DBT, CPT, and trauma-informed approaches.

Every person has their own special needs. Melissa is a client-centered therapist that will work with you and your goals to determine which approach best suits your needs. You are the most important person in each session. If you are ready to make a commitment to yourself for better mental health, schedule with her today!

Jen started out working with adjudicated youth in a day program, and then spent ten years working with both youth and adults in an outpatient mental health agency. During those ten years, Jen worked with people of many different ages, races, social groups, and gender identities. This experience was invaluable as she learned that everyone is different, has different needs, and has more potential than they may realize.

In addition to years of volunteering in her community since she was a teenager, Jen has a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master of Marriage and Family Counseling, both from Wright State University. Jen interned, worked, taught, and later managed at an agency that provided therapy, day programs, group therapy, case management, and substance use treatment for people of all ages.

Jen brings her years of experience and her education to the session to partner with her clients. While she is the professional in the session, she sees her client as the expert in their own life. Jen and her client work together to explore and identify the problem, what they want to do about it, and how to work toward that outcome. Some people come to therapy struggling with shame or embarrassment, and need to connect with their therapist before they can open up about the really hard stuff. Jen encourages her clients to set the pace, and empowers them to speak up if they need something different. Schedule your intake appointment to start your partnership.

Ashley Taylor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio with 10 years of experience working with adolescents and adults seeking help with a variety of issues including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and life transitions. She believes in an approach that is warm, authentic, and collaborative, and that every situation, individual, and couple is unique. 

She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Ashley utilizes an eclectic blend of therapy modalities, ranging from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), eye-movement desensitization, and reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients better understand their concerns and build skills for change. 

Ashley is committed to working with you to understand what you want out of your life, relationships, and counseling experience. Ashley does not discriminate based on political affiliation, spiritual affiliation, race, sex, gender, or other self-identified affiliation.

Hi, I am Ryan Wade, a psychiatrist board certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. I completed medical school and my Psychiatry residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School, followed by an Addiction Psychiatry fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. Despite my training in the addiction field, I spend a large portion of my time focusing on mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more. I find that I typically work most with people who want to consolidate their medication regimen or those who view medication as a tool, not solely the solution to the issues they are facing.

I attempt to meet people where they are and the level they are willing to engage with treatment as this varies significantly from person to person. I believe psychotherapy is quite powerful for most people and routinely recommend it alongside my work with clients, including any medications I would potentially prescribe. 

If you are considering seeing someone for your mental health — or even wondering if what you are feeling day-to-day is "normal" and would like an assessment — feel free to schedule an appointment. There is no pressure to start medication or to even continue in treatment if you feel that it isn't right for you. I look forward to meeting you soon!

Nan Little is a Licensed Clinical Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She loves working with young adults, adults, and couples in untangling the challenges of living a rewarding life. Her specialties include working with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, boundaries, life transitions, and relationship issues.

Nan completed her Master of Science in Education, Community Counseling focus at Capital University. Nan's wealth of experience, coupled with her intuitive and curious nature, offers clients a unique opportunity for growth. She turns clients' insights and "a-ha" moments born of collaborative work into actionable, memorable behavioral and emotional changes.

Life is hard. Therapy can feel strange. We are all doing our best to figure it out. Let Nan help you untangle, move forward, and live (not just survive). You will definitely laugh, most likely cry, and feel really messy at points, and it is absolutely okay. If you would like to try and figure it out, reach out and get scheduled.

Mark is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). He has over 8 years of experience managing and treating adults facing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, OCD, and ADHD. Mark is driven to provide the best possible care to each person.

Mark completed his Master's degree in Nursing from the Ohio State University. He has a background in Social Work, which gives him a unique perspective for making treatment recommendations for the adults he works with. Mark also has strong clinical skills and brings a compassionate approach to each clinical encounter. He has provided medication management in a variety of settings, including community mental health, a psychiatric hospital, and a partial hospitalization program.

Life presents many challenges, but also offers us opportunities to address and rise above those challenges. Mark would like to provide one of these opportunities by providing excellent medication management delivered with a compassionate approach. Reach out to schedule your first appointment with him today.