Clinical Services

Stacey Johnson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of Ohio ( E.3690). Stacey a person-centered therapist that utilizes a variety of techniques including mindfulness and creative approaches. She works to foster a non-judgmental environment of compassion and caring, for clients to be able to explore themselves. Stacey enjoys working with children, adolescents and their families, to help them develop the necessary skills to empower them to become the best version of themselves. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, being outdoors and spending time with family.

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Mandy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (E.2404816) in the State of Ohio. Mandy earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University. Prior to her Master’s, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at JCU as well.

Mandy has worked in a variety of settings, with many different populations. Her focused populations include anxiety disorders, depression, and ADHD. She enjoys working with people 10 years old up to young adulthood. Mandy strives to teach her clients to understand their thinking patterns and emotional communication. Mandy takes on a person-centered therapeutic approach incorporating acceptance commitment therapy, CBT, and mindfulness practices.

Len is Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Ohio (C.2204468). Len is a person-centered therapist with an eclectic approach to treatment. He implements Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Narrative Therapy into his counseling. He believes in the importance of the client taking action in their treatment process through using CBT to change how they think and taking action to change the way they feel. He believes in the importance of the narrative an individual creates for their lives. Len believes that mindfulness and meditation can be an important part of healing and wellness.

Len works with adolescents and adults. His focus over the past few years has been working with young adult males dealing with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Len’s passion is to assist clients in becoming the very best version of themselves and to help them realize their passion, meaning, and purpose in life.

Along with working with clients and athletes over the past seven years, he has also been a teacher and coach for over twenty-five years. Len also works with athletes in the area of mental performance training, teaching skills such as goal setting, positive self-talk, visualization, self-regulation, and a Game-ready routine to help individuals perform at their highest level. Len enjoys playing the guitar, playing different sports, walking his dog, writing books for young adults, and spending time with friends and family.

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Jason will be working out of our Chagrin location. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (C.2204267) in the State of Ohio. Jason works primarily with adolescents and adults, and enjoys helping clients learn new coping skills and experiencing positive life changes.

He is trained in a wide range of therapeutic approaches including; cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, rational-emotive behavioral therapy, gestalt therapy, reality therapy, and mindfulness-based counseling. Jason also has a sub-specialty in addiction and substance abuse counseling, especially for adolescents and young adults. As part of this specialty, Jason enjoys facilitating peer support group work, and a wide range of programs to contribute to long term recovery.

When not at work, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, being on the water, and experiencing the outdoors.

Scott is a licensed Professional counselor (C.2204671) in the State of Ohio, working mainly with adults with an increasing focus on chronic pain which is misunderstood and undertreated. It is natural to think chronic pain is caused by structural (tissue damage) but neural circuits that activate pain can be totally independent from injury. The brain responds with pain in response to its perception of danger but it can learn to interpret normal sensations as threatening. The pain is real and is fueled by fear, stress, and preoccupation. The hurt continues even though the harm is gone. The majority of chronic pain is thought to be neuroplastic and not structural. This is actually good news as you can restore a feeling of safety and eliminate or reduce your pain. Pain Reprocessing Therapy offers a science and evidence based approach that has worked well both in clinical trials and with thousands of clients. Along with Pain Reprocessing Therapy Scott is oriented toward experiential mind-body modalities drawing from Internal Family Systems, Coherence Therapy, and Mindfulness.

Katherine is a Licensed Professional Counselor (C.2304887) in the State of Ohio. Katherine earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University. Prior to continuing her education at JCU, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies from Ohio University.

Katherine has worked in a variety of settings, with many different populations. Specific populations include, survivors of domestic violence, individuals with substance use disorders, and children and teens with various social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. She enjoys working with people of all ages and strives to teach her clients skills to help process emotions and learn to manage and cope with activities of daily living. Katherine uses a person-centered therapeutic approach and has training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices.

Elisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Ohio (C.2305374). She works through an eclectic lens to suit the individual in understanding the relationship between their life experiences and worldview with their current struggles. As a therapist, she aims toward providing a safe and supportive space where individuals can process their thoughts and feelings while discovering themselves.

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Hadley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (C. 2305452) in the state of Ohio. Hadley earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University. Prior to continuing her education at JCU, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Neuroscience from Ohio State University.

Hadley previously worked at Cleveland Rape Crisis Center and has experience working with adolescent and adult populations. Hadley tailors treatment to each individual client but pulls from psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavior therapy perspectives.

Cassandra is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Ohio (C.2406053). She earned a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University in the Spring of 2024. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism with a minor in Psychology from Bowling Green State University. Cassandra obtained her Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Preliminary license in March of 2023. She enjoys working with all ages but specializes in working with adult populations and adolescents. She pulls from person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, integrative, solutions-focused and mindfulness-based approaches. Cassandra is also the editor of the Geauga County Maple Leaf, Chesterland News and Kirtland Chronicle newspaper. She is a certified 500-hour Yoga Instructor with specializations in yoga nidra and therapeutic/chakra yoga; a Reiki Master; and a certified holistic psychotherapy coach.

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Becca is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Ohio (C.2406115).  She earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and the Addiction’s specialization certification from Kent State University.  Becca works primarily with young adults up through adults and client’s seeking to increase their overall sense of self-love and self-acceptance.  Becca utilizes mindfulness-based CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness techniques for emotion regulation, person-centered, solution-focused, and EMDR.  Primary areas of concern include trauma, depression, anxiety, weight-related concerns, mindful eating, self-esteem, and addictions. Becca is in training to become a Board-Certified Bariatric Counselor and is actively taking on client’s that are looking for counseling post bariatric surgery to promote long term better outcomes.  Becca is not currently completing pre-op evaluations.  Becca is often described as warm and fuzzy and utilizes a holistic person-centered approach.

Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (C.2406495) with a deep commitment to fostering emotional well-being and resilience in her clients. She earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, following her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Kent State University. Ashley is dedicated to supporting diverse populations, with a particular passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community and individuals navigating depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

Keegan graduated with her bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in criminology from Kent State University. Keegan is currently continuing her education at Kent State for her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and will graduate in December of 2024. Keegan uses CBT as her foundational theory but employs an eclectic approach in sessions including Existential, Person-centered, Psychoanalytic, and DBT aspects. Keegan has a history of working in domestic violence and on the suicide hotline. Her special areas of interest are trauma and grief, but she is excited to work with all types of clients.

Sadie Mae is our beloved office therapy labradoodle, a friendly and gentle presence known for her warm greetings at the door and her special fondness for children. With a heart as big as her smile, she has become an integral part of our therapeutic environment.

From the moment clients enter, Sadie is there to offer a welcoming wag of her nub of a tail, often accompanied by an inviting nuzzle. She has a remarkable knack for sensing when someone needs extra comfort, and she’s always ready to offer her soothing presence. Her calm demeanor and soft fur provide a sense of tranquility that enriches the therapeutic experience.

When Sadie is not busy working, she enjoys playing with her doggie sister, Happy. She also has been known to play a game of catch and indulging in her favorite treats. She embodies the spirit of unconditional love and acceptance that we should all strive for.