Our therapists offer christian counseling in Dayton, OH

Hi, I am Mike Skoda, and I bring an expertise in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), The Gottman Method, Couples and Family Counseling, EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I have a passion for using a Relational method of really trying to understand you and your loved ones, being curious and non-judgmental in my approach to helping you, yet offering you practical solutions you can begin to use as additional coping strategies. 

I am particularly skilled with couples and marriage counseling, working with traumas using EMDR, working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and Subtypes (using ACT and ERP), Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorders (ADHD) and Substance Use Disorders, and issues affecting those with addictions and their family members.I look forward to taking this journey with you as a trusted guide and helping you to get to where you would like to be!

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!

Becky Caione is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She is enthusiastic about helping adults and couples address the challenges they are facing and feel more positive and fulfilled. Becky specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, end-of-life/hospice, coping skills, relationship issues, and major life transitions. She has worked with a large variety of diverse client populations. She is a married woman with experience in navigating life's changes, pressures, and stresses, which also enables her to offer the support her clients are seeking.

Becky completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the California University of Pennsylvania. Becky utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused and faith-based therapies.

Everyone has a unique journey. Becky is confident that she can support you as you cope with your individual struggles and gain some new perspective. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!

Katherine Pixley is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 13 years of experience. She works with individuals on the entire life spectrum, engaging them in building needed confidence and skills to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, parenting, and life transitions, along with other mental, emotional, and physical health diagnoses. Katherine supports and guides clients in connecting the impact of their experiences with external behaviors.

Katherine graduated from Antioch University New England and holds a Master’s in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling. She combines traditional approaches such as person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy with dance/movement therapy, EMDR, and internal family systems.

Building trust in therapy is key to accepting where you are and committing to move in a new direction. Katherine seeks to create a non-judgmental space for this experience to grow and strengthen. If you’re ready to take the first step toward a more hopeful future, schedule an appointment with Katherine today!

I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) with over 29 years of experience helping adults and adolescents navigate grief, trauma, mood disorders, relationship challenges, and ADHD. I have worked across diverse settings, including hospital-based psychiatry, counseling centers, grief programs, nonprofit leadership, foster care and adoption agencies, and homeless shelters. These experiences have shaped my compassionate, relational, and holistic approach to care.

I earned my master’s degree in social work from New York University. My clinical approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and evidence-informed, integrating methods such as EMDR, relational dialogue, and trauma-informed care. I also provide practical strategies to support individuals and couples managing ADHD, grief, and trauma-related challenges.

Healing happens most powerfully within authentic relationships. I offer a supportive space where you can feel fully seen, heard, and respected as we work together to understand challenges, reconnect with strengths, and move toward resilience and growth. You do not have to face life’s struggles alone, and I would be honored to support you on your journey.

Winter is certified by the Ohio Counselor Social Worker and Marriage and Family Board as well as the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional Board. She specializes in trauma and uses EMDR. Winter also specializes in depression, anxiety, addictions, life stressors, and relationship issues. Her goal is to help others see their full potential and help them heal from their barriers in life. 

Winter has a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling and has worked in the Mental Health field for 15+ years. She has worked in the mental health field for 15+ years and in a variety of clinical settings: case management for the chronic mental ill; working with the DD population, IOP groups, and drug/alcohol education.