Cara is an independently licensed social worker, having received her Master’s degree from the Ohio State University in 2003. She has worked in a variety of capacities, including community mental health, school social work, home-based counseling, and foster care. This has given her experience working with a diverse population of all.
In the past she has been trained in therapeutic modalities such as play therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, the neurosequential model of therapeutics, and collaborative problem solving. She currently works with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and adjustment disorders. In her free time, Cara enjoys hiking, horseback riding, reading, travel and music.
Jacy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist, with a Master’s Degree from Ursuline College in Counseling and Art Therapy. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Visual Communications from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Prior to working private practice, Jacy worked in community mental health settings and with substance use populations, primarily treating adults. Jacy works within high school and middle school setting providing both counseling and art therapy services to students. Jacy’s other experience includes teaching art in community settings, working with adults with developmental disabilities, and caring for individuals in Hospice care and long-term facilities.
Shannon is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Otterbein University in 1992, and her Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling from the University of Dayton in 1997 and Independence Licensure 1999.
Kelly has a Master’s Degree from Ashland Seminary in Ashland Ohio. She became a Masters Level Clinical Counselor in 2013. Prior to working private practice, she has worked at Community Behavioral Health Center in Beachwood Ohio as a Professional Counselor and Foundations for Living in Mansfield Ohio as a Therapist. In private practice she works with individuals, couples, and families dealing with Depression, Anxiety, and Adjustment Disorders. Her focus is primarily with adults and children over 12 years of age. When not at work, she enjoys reading, drinking coffee, and going on walks.
Betsy is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Master Degree of clinical social work from The Ohio State University. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and human services from the College of Wooster. Betsy has worked extensively in community mental health with children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Other experience includes working in hospital and nursing home settings and The Head Start program. She has been associated with Life Steps Inc. since 1993 providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families in a private practice setting. Betsy enjoys reading and craft projects. She looks forward to camping and travel with her family.
Tracy has a Master’s Degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She became a Licensed Independent Social Worker in 1996. Prior to working private practice, she worked at Remuda Ranch Center for Anorexia & Bulimia as a therapist conducting individual and group therapy. At Arizona’s Children Association, she did in-home therapy with children and families. She has also worked in a mentoring program, with juvenile offenders, and victims of domestic violence. In private practice, she works with individuals, couples, and families dealing with Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, and Adjustment Disorders. Her focus is primarily with adults and children over 12 years of age. When not at work, she enjoys reading, scrap booking, and hiking.