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Your guide to family counseling & health treatment.
Your guide to family counseling & health treatment.
LISW-S, LCSW
Sara is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Clinical Director for Mason Family Counseling, who obtained her Master’s from Ohio University. She also obtained her Bachelor’s of Social Work at Ohio University as well. Sara has a background working with adults in a hospital psychiatric setting, working with children and parents in an outpatient setting as well as a school based setting, and assisting families with grief therapy in a Hospice setting.
Sara utilizes different techniques from parent-child interactive therapy, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solutions-focused approach, and mindfulness techniques to meet the needs of the individual or family. Sara has experience working with clients who experience behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, complicated grief, and family issues.
Sara understands that each client, family, and couple is going through their own unique difficulties and works to meet them “where they are” to address their concerns/issues. Sara focuses on finding solutions and providing techniques to assist each client with meeting their goals. She feels that being empathetic, accepting, and non judgmental is essential to ensure each client feels comfortable in the therapeutic relationship/process.
Specialties: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Behavioral Issues in Children/Adolescents, Conduct Disorder, Couples Counseling, Depression, Family Issues, Grief Counseling/Bereavement, Mood Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Pain Management, Parenting Education, Self-Harming, and Stress Management.
APRN, CNP
Danielle is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of nursing experience. She holds a Masters degree from Northern Kentucky University. She is passionate about providing patients with an empowering and supportive safe space to explore the options available for treatment. She manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders and insomnia. She is currently servicing children, adolescents, and adults. As a PMHNP, Danielle’s role is multifaceted including mental health advocate, educator, and medication manager. Her mission is to help clients understand and manage their psychiatric diagnosis with open and honest communication and evidence-based practices. The goal is to guide clients through their mental health journey and provide the tools to help them function at their highest potential.
MSW, LSW, CDCA
Licensed Social Worker
MSW: University of Cincinnati
Specialties: Children, Adolescents, Adults and Seniors. Individual Behavioral Health Treatment and individual Substance Abuse Treatment.
Hi my name is Melynda Johnson I have a masters degree in social work from the university of Cincinnati. I specialize in children, adolescents and, young adults with behavior, mental health, and substance use issues.
LPC
Therapy is a journey and can be hard for those who put others before themselves to make the jump. These behaviors can create difficulty including anxiety, fear-based thoughts, and depression which can hold anyone back. I work with those who are hesitant to express disagreement for fear of losing the support or approval of others and as a result, lack self-confidence and awareness of their own needs. I work to reduce shame, feelings of guilt, and increase self-confidence using an eclectic style to help bring more assertiveness in relationships and alleviate these behaviors to help you be more confident and secure in yourself.
I am committed to accompanying my client on their therapeutic journey with warmth, honesty, and honorable actions. I understand affirmations and validation have reverb and also believe in the let your hair down, take your shoes off, kind of therapy.
Sometimes life can be difficult and we just do things. It is important to me to make your therapeutic experience as comforting as possible. So come on in, be you, and let’s help you become the best human you can be.
LISW
Noelle is Licensed Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in trauma from Widener University. She is currently working toward independent licensure. Noelle has experience working with adolescents, adults and families in the school, residential, community and corrections settings.
Noelle especially enjoys working with clients who have co-occurring disorders. She uses a solution- focused approach and incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness to assist client in reaching their treatment goals. She has experience working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety PTSD, mood disorders and personality disorders.
Noelle creates a safe, supportive, judgement-free environment in which clients may address their unique needs. She prides herself in helping her clients develop the necessary coping skills for overcoming specific barriers. Her holistic approach ensures clients make progress toward individualized goals and objectives.
Specialties: Adults, Adolescents, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Interpersonal Skills and Emotion Regulation, Grief and Loss, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, and Co-occurring Disorders
LISW-S, CSW
Elanna Hope Wilson-Guzman wishes to be called Hope as this word identifies what she tries to provide for every client. Hope is an independently licensed social worker with the supervisor designation and over 25 years of experience. She has been trained extensively in trauma including PTSD and secondary trauma often identified by our first responders. Hope strives to be non-judgmental, supportive and calming. Hope meets you where you are in life, helps solidify your goals and creates a unique treatment plan just for you and your situation.
Hope typically sees clients from the age of 10 through adulthood. Hope will see people individually, as a couple or as a family. She has experience with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, PTSD, behavioral issues, court ordered services, substance use, interpersonal issues, communication issues and people dealing with life stresses. She uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, psycho-education, dialectical behavioral therapy, reality therapy, talk therapy, EMDR, 7 challenges for substance abuse treatment and other evidenced based treatments. Hope offers weekly, twice a week, monthly and quarterly appointments.
In addition to counseling services, Hope is licensed as a CAN assessor for children needing more supportive services and to become eligible for special funding. Hope is also open to supervising interns.
Special Interests: Adolescent, Child, Families, PTSD/Trauma, Military/First Responder, Anxiety, Depression and Co-occurring disorders (substance use, intellectual struggles, medical concerns, or developmental issues increasing/exacerbating mental health concerns)
LISW
Heather Soto is an EMDR trained trauma therapist dedicated to helping people realize their personal and relational potential. She specializes in issues surrounding anxiety, depression and trauma. Additionally, she focuses on assisting people to understand their unhelpful thinking patterns, navigating healthy relationship dynamics, and difficulties in communication. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
MSW, LSW, LCDCIII
Cassaundra holds a bachelor’s degree from Tiffin University in Criminal Justice. While receiving her degree in criminal justice she worked as a corrections officer for the state of Kentucky. She then continued her education at Walden University where she obtained a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work. After working in corrections for several years, she began her career in addictions and social services where she has been ever since! She is a widow with a son who now works as a nurse after serving in the US Air Force.
MFT
Jasmine is a Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. She earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Ohio State University and completed her undergraduate studies at Miami University.
Drawing from a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jasmine takes a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs and goals of her clients. With experience working across a wide range of ages, including children, adults, and older adults, Jasmine fosters a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their concerns and find meaningful solutions.
MSW, LSW
Joseph (Joe) Gibson is a licensed social worker with more than 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families in both individual and group settings. He utilizes a solution focused and cognitive behavioral approach to meet the needs of his clients. He has worked extensively with court involved youth and their families to promote change in their lives. Joe has received specialized training in the areas of mental health, anger management, substance abuse, sexual deviancy and trauma.
Areas of focus: adolescence, adults, families and psychoeducational groups, relationships, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, disruptive behavior, anger management, and grief.
Joe graduated from Miami University with a master’s in social work. He was born and raised in Hamilton Ohio and he has two sons and his free time, Joe enjoys coaching his son’s sports teams and cheering on Hometown teams such as the Bengals and the Reds Joe also enjoys collecting sports cards and playing golf.
LISW
David is a Licensed Independent Social Worker. He received his master’s degree in social work in 2014 and has been providing therapy over the last eleven years. He is certified in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and is also a member of the Ohio Play Therapy Association. David works with adults, children as young as three, and families. David has facilitated TF-CBT groups for children who have witnessed interpersonal violence and provides individual and family therapy to victims of trauma. He specializes in trauma care with a focus on depression and anxiety. He also has a strong history of working with children and their families that struggle with ADHD and behavioral concerns. David utilizes TF-CBT, CBT, and play therapy techniques to help empower children of all ages, adults, and families.
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