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Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, with a Masters of Psychology in Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.

Spencer Gerber is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio who has been practicing since 2014. Spencer is a firm believer in the healing power of relationships, community, and connection, and has built his framework for treating the people he supports with that in mind. Using a mix of evidence-based practices and a relational approach, Spencer supports people through life's challenges, teaches skills for working through overwhelming times, and encourages deep introspection around how our past experiences and current environment shape our internal and external realities.

Bill Hamilton received his master's degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University and his bachelor's degree from Baldwin-Wallace College. He served in supervisory and investigation positions with the Cuyahoga County Department of Children and Family Services for 20 years. He is a member of the International Dyslexia Association and on the Board of Directors with the Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries START program, which serves at-risk youth. He also serves as an adjunct instructor for Case Western Reserve and Cleveland State Universities.

Erika Leibovitch is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Ohio who has been practicing since 2019. She has a BA in Psychology from Miami University and an MA in Clinical Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. Erika provides psychotherapy to individuals across mental health and substance use diagnoses who range in age, racial and cultural background, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Dr. Matusek earned her master's and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Miami University and her bachelor's degree from Mount Holyoke College. She has done extensive research at the Veterans Health Administration, Harvard Medical School and Washington University's Eating Disorders Laboratory. Her clinical experience includes service as a clinical psychologist at the Cleveland Center for Eating Disorders, where she provided individual, family and group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to adults and adolescents and supervised doctoral students.

Dr. Rakos received his master's and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Kent State University and his bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He recently retired from his position as associate dean for faculty and program development in the College of Sciences and Health Professions at Cleveland State University, where he also was a professor of psychology. Dr. Rakos is widely published in the areas of assertiveness training, self-management, law and psychology, and cultural analysis, and is the author of Assertive Behavior: Theory, Research and Training.

Emerson Fetty is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with over 5 years of experience. He specializes in issues related to the LGBTQIA+ community, gender and sexuality issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, life transitions, and more.

Steve Fratantonio is a licensed mental health counselor studying for his doctorate in counseling psychology. He has more than 15 years of experience providing mental health care services to children, adolescents and adults in private practice and community mental health. His specialty area of interest is working with both adults and adolescents, as well as their families. He has advanced training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and alternatives for families: cognitive behavioral therapy (AF-CBT).

Emily Plank is a Professional Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist who has been practicing since 2003. She graduated from Kenyon College with a BA in Psychology, and from Ursuline College with an MA in Art Therapy and Counseling. Emily believes in a holistic, feminist, person-centered approach to treatment. Her main areas of focus include trauma, LGBTQ and women's issues. She has worked extensively with domestic violence and sexual assault cases in Cuyahoga and Geauga Counties. In her spare time, Emily enjoys gardening, reading, doing yoga, playing with her many animals, and drinking obscene amounts of coffee.

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You deserve a compassionate, non-judgmental space to feel heard and understood. One of the most important factors of change is the relationship between counselor and client. I love building strong relationships with my clients and making sure there is mutual trust and respect. I help clients develop insight and self-awareness so that they can become their own best healers. Whether you are struggling with past trauma or current stressors, I strive to help people discover their stuck points and learn to overcome the unhealthy patterns that are holding them back.

Whitney McSparran is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with young adults, adults, women, and LGBTQIA+ folks coping with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, educational challenges, occupational problems, gender and sexuality-related issues, and the stress of everyday life. Whitney received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Temple University and is licensed in both Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Melanie Prepetit earned her bachelor's degree in social work at Bowling Green State University and her master's degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University. She has more than 25+ years of experience providing therapy in community-based, outpatient and residential treatment settings. She has also served as a clinical supervisor and director of community-based therapy. Melanie believes in a holistic approach to treatment. Her practice is LGBTQIA+ friendly and a transgender safe space. She specializes in trauma and abuse, reactive attachment disorder (RAD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Hannah is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has been working in the field since 2015. She has a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Social Work from Cleveland State University. Her background is in community-based mental health, career counseling, school-based counseling, and outpatient mental health counseling. She is experienced working with youth, adolescents, and adults. Her goal is to empower clients to become emotionally and mentally well.

James R. Polzner is an LISW in the State of Ohio. He has 38 years of experience providing mental health care throughout Northeast Ohio. He began his career in the Psychiatric Emergency Room at St. Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland. He then became the Emergency Services Program Director for the Mental Health system in Medina County, where he worked for 15 years. He served as Director of Social Work at Windsor Hospital in Chagrin Falls. He later provided out-patient therapy at Psychological Behavioral Consultants in North Olmsted and is currently an out-patient therapist at Lifestance Health in Beachwood.

As a licensed independent social worker, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals in all stages of life. My area of focus has primarily been working with survivors of trauma, significant loss, and/or those struggling with mental illness and addiction.

Dr Giesel is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Chemical Dependency Counselor Clinical Supervisor. Dr Giesel is dual boarded in the treatment of pediatric and adult clients. She is certified in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing as well as a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional. Dr Giesel is trained in EMDR and Biofeedback and Palliative/ End of Life care. Additional clinical areas of concentration and training include: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Burnout in Frontline Workers, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, chronic illness and pain as well as adjustment related concerns.

With expertise in treating anxiety, ADHD, childhood behavior issues, depression, grief, medical conditions/health psychology, midlife transitions, pain management, PTSD/trauma, somatoform disorders, and women's issues, Sharyn is deeply committed to helping her clients navigate life's challenges with resilience and empowerment. Sharyn’s passion lies in using creative interventions to facilitate emotional exploration and promote healing. Drawing upon her background in art therapy, she harnesses the power of creative expression to help clients gain. into their emotions and develop healthy coping skills.

Dr. Roth has worked with children and adolescents in a wide range of clinical, therapeutic, educational and recreational settings for more than 20 years. He is certified by the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland and has completed advanced training in working with children, adolescents and physical process. He also has received certification from the Diversity Management Program of the NTL Institute of Applied Behavioral Science. Dr. Roth has researched, designed and facilitated wilderness-centered rites of passage programs, including participation in Herb Stevenson's Natural Passages and the Hero's Journey.

Erika Taddie-Osborn has 15 years of experience in individual and group counseling and treatment of substance use disorders, most recently at Glenbeigh Hospital, where she served as counseling director. She has served as a therapist and chemical dependency counselor in outpatient and inpatient settings, working with both individuals and groups. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and her master's degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University. In addition to treatment of substance use disorders and other addictions, she also specializes in eating disorders and women's issues.