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Stephen A. Luther
MSED, MEd, LPC
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Education: Master’s degree in Education; Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Duquesne University
Experience: Executive Director and Founder of Grace Christian Counseling; Since 1997 he has been helping children, adolescents, and adults suffering with many different issues
Tools: Attachment Based Therapy, Splankna Healing, Therapeutic Parent Coach
For You: Steve specializes in working with hurting families including those who have foster, adopted, or traumatized children
Louise Meleshenko
MSW, LCSW
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Education: Master’s degree in Social Work
Experience: Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in providing therapy to adults and late adolescents in the community and private sector
Tools: Provides evidence-based treatments supported by the truth of the Bible
For You: Louise has provided treatment to individuals experiencing challenges with mental health disorders, addictions, abuse and relationship issues
Jason Batten
MS, MBA, LPC
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Education: Master’s in Counseling and Masters in Health Care Management from Liberty University
Experience: 10+ years of experience with specialization in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Tools: Jason believes strongly in holistic wellness and carefully integrates evidence based approaches with Christian faith and spirituality
For You: Jason has a passion for working with individuals seeking healing from trauma, addiction, or other mental health conditions. He works with Men and Women of all ages.
Steph McCarthy
MA
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Education: Master’s degree in clinical mental health from Geneva College
Experience: Works individuals struggling with stress management, adult ADHD, Anxiety/Depression, Eating Disorders, Postpartum/Fertility issues, Insomnia Chronic Pain and most other mental health issues
Tools: Steph appreciates holistic and integrative practices, as well as inviting faith-based approaches into therapeutic relationships. Steph believes in the wellness model of taking care of the mind, body, and soul.
For You: Steph comes from a distinctive background, having spent two decades as a cosmetologist specializing in holistic and chemical-free professional hair treatments. This experience fueled her enthusiasm for assisting others and cultivated her ability to connect with people individually.
Aki Jamal Durham
MA
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Education: Master of Arts degree in Human Services Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University
Experience: Relationship coach and counselor with 15+ years of experience providing individuals, married couples, and those preparing for marriage with insights that focus on the couple’s strength assessments, communication, conflict resolution, finances, family of origin examinations, and intimacy
Tools: Relies heavily on Biblical truths to support the practical and clinical guidance he offers his clients
For You: Revealing God’s purpose for marriage and His desire for Godly men to head Christian households are Aki’s primary passions
Jonathan Held
MSW, LCSW
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Education: Bachelor’s degree from The University of Pittsburgh, with majors in Psychology and Philosophy; Master’s degree in Social Work at California University of Pennsylvania
Experience: Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in Structural Family Therapy
Tools: Person-Centered Care; Structural Family Therapy
For You: Jonathan is active in his local church, serving on the worship team
Adam Morrison
MA, LPC
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Education: Bachelor’s in Student Ministries with a minor in Psychology; Master’s in Family Counseling from Geneva College
Experience: Has worked with troubled youth in a residential setting, specializing in working with youth with sexually maladaptive behaviors along with their families for over 6 years
Tools: Trauma-Informed Care
For You: Adam integrates many of his counseling skills with faith based principles and serving as a resource for his clients and local churches
Rebecca Hudock
MA, LPC
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Education: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health from Waynesburg University
Experience: Director of a Men’s Recovery Home Ministry; works with court-ordered adults with substance use and mental health disorders. As well as working with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, marital problems, and adjustment disorders
Tools: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Biblical truth in her counseling sessions
For You: Becca partners with clients to help them find healing from past hurts and security in their identity in Christ; she meets clients wherever they are and supports them in moving forward with their current circumstances
Brianna Belliconish
MS, LPC
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Education: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Addictions
Experience: Works with a variety of clients but feels her calling to work specifically with children and families with struggles stemming from mental health or addictions
Tools: Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psycho-Education while empowering clients through Biblical truth
For You: Brianna’s passion for counseling comes from her belief that every person, young and old, should have a voice
Maryann Roberts
PhD
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Education: B.S. in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development; M.A. in Guidance Counselor Education from the University of South Florida; Doctorate in Clinical Christian Counseling from Jacksonville Theological Seminary
Experience: Has been in private practice for 20 years and has counseled adults and older teens with issues ranging from marriage/relationship problems, anxiety, and depression to bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder
Tools: Uses a Person-Centered approach and customizes it according to the unique needs and goals of each client
For You: Maryann believes in the transformative work of Christ through the disciplines of faith; clients learn various skills, perspectives, and strategies to successfully overcome and work through difficult life situations and experiences
Jaclyn Edwards
MA, LPC
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Education: Master’s in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Experience: Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years experience
Tools: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Reality Therapy and Psycho-Education
For You: Jaclyn strives to help clients find forgiveness and grace from their past, solutions and peace in their present, and hope for their future
Quentin Hampton
MA, LPC
MA, LPC
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Education: Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from George Fox University
Experience: worked as an EMT for 5 years before becoming a therapist, gaining a unique perspective on mental health, PTSD, and first responder issues
Tools: Cognitive-Behavioral, Reality, and Solution-Focused Therapy
For You: Quentin believes in the healing power of grace, forgiveness, and seeking God’s best for our lives
Maria Clark
MA, LPC
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Education: Bachelor’s in Psychology from Saint Vincent College and Master’s in Counselor Education from Penn State University
Experience: Has been working with children, adolescents, and families for 26 years
Tools: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, while incorporating strength-based, mindfulness, and expressive arts interventions from a trauma-informed approach
For You: Maria has a passion for emotional and mental health, believes everyone has a purpose, and is avid about supporting individuals to improve their lives through increased awareness and understanding of self
Michael Grabowski
MA, LPC
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Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Geneva College
Experience: Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 6 years of experience treating adolescents and adults
Tools: Person-centered with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy
For You: Michael’s goal is to create a warm, inviting and non-judgmental experience
Gregg Newmaster
MA, MAP, NCC
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Education: Duquesne University with a Bachelor’s Degree in theology and Master’s Degree in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and another Master’s Degree in counseling, specializing in Marriage, Family, and Couple counseling from Geneva College
Experience: Worked in various Catholic and Protestant churches, Gregg felt called to work as a psychotherapist
Tools: Trauma- and Family- and Person-Centered approach along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Bowenian Therapy
For You: Gregg likes to use humor and have fun (when appropriate) while building a rapport with his clients
Alexis Rosendo
MA, MA, MS
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Education: Alexis has a Master’s of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master’s of Arts in Pastoral Counseling, both from Regent University. She also has a Master’s of Science in Non-profit Administration from Louisiana State University.
Experience: Alexis has experience working in both clinical and church-based settings with children, tens, college students, adults, and retirees.
Tools: With her background in both ministry and clinical settings it comes naturally for Alexis to integrate evidence-based clinical techniques with a strong faith-based focus.
For You: Alexis has a passion for examining how mental and emotional conditions both reflect and influence one’s life journey and is continuing to seek new ways to combine her love for mental health counseling with her passion for ministry, leadership, and community-based efforts.
Kristen Ashton
MA, NCC
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Education: Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State University and Master’s in Counseling from Messiah University, with a specialization in marriage, couple, and family counseling
Experience: Worked in college campus ministry, in long-term care for older adults, and at a college campus counseling center
Tools: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Theory
For You: Kristen makes sure each person feels seen, heard, and empowered in the midst of their struggles.
Cathy Downs
MS, RN, LMFT
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Education: Cathy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Psychiatric R.N. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Public Health, and Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University.
Experience: Cathy began her career RN before feeling the call into the counseling field. She has in inpatient mental health where she has counseled clients of all ages with a wide range of mental health diagnoses. She is certified as a chaplain and grief support specialist.
Tools: Cathy utilizes holistic, interpersona, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), strength-Based, Solution Focused, Culturally Sensitive and Multicultural approaches.
For You: As a Christian therapist, Cathy views all individuals as precious creations of God, having great worth. She puts a strong emphasis on instilling joy and optimism through examining God’s character and relying on his unchanging word.
David Balbach
MA, MA, LPC
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Education: Dave received both his Master’s in Arts in Counseling and his Master’s in Arts in Pastoral Counseling from Cincinnati Christian University.
Experience: Dave has experience in both private practice and community mental health settings. This diverse background has equipped him with an understanding of clients from diverse backgrounds. Dave has experience with attachment issues and has worked with foster and adoptive families and children.
Tools: Dave utilizes a Faith-Based approach integrated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychoeducation.
For You: Dave’s diverse background and techniques allow him to work with a broad range of issues and clients. His passion and expertise is in working with addiction, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, marriage and family work, grief and loss, attachment and bonding and premarital counseling.
Steve Reinoehl
LPC
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Education: Steve holds a master’s degree in Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Experience: Steve has extensive experience working with a wide range of mental health conditions with individuals, couples and families.
Tools: Steve utilizes a Faith-Based approach integrated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)..
For You: Raised as a Christian, Steve deviated from that path as a teen, but came back to Our Lord in my 30th year. At that time, Steve met his wife, Merlyn, who helped him to deepen his faith. Steve has always found it a great joy to work with clients who are Christian, as faith and prayer have shown, time and time again, to be powerful tools for helping my clients attain their counseling goals.