Dawn is the Owner and Director of NPCCS and has more than 25 years of counseling experience. She obtained her Masters in Clinical Counseling from the University of Dayton. She spent 17 years working for Mount Carmel Hospital in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In 1997, she founded Mount Carmel’s Crime and Trauma Assistance Program (CTAP). Since then, she has dedicated much of her professional work to the healing of children and adults impacted by trauma.

Since moving to private practice in 2007, she has expanded her expertise to working with couples and families experiencing transition. Dawn takes a very individualized approach to treatment planning and likes to begin by focusing on strengths and resources.

She is a Certified EMDR therapist. She also has extensive training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Other approaches used include, but are not limited to Internal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches. 

In addition to therapy, Dawn is also a provider of Neurofeedback.  When integrated into therapy, it can be a very powerful tool for bringing about lasting symptom relief.

Dawn practices out of the Powell location in-person and via telehealth. She is currently unable to accept new referrals.

Vanessa is the Clinical Director of NPCCS and she received her master’s in professional counseling from Liberty University. 

Upon entering private practice, Vanessa served the communities in and around Powell, Delaware, and Worthington. With a special interest in helping those who have experienced trauma to find wholeness, she has collaborated with various groups within her local community.

Vanessa has served as a volunteer for SARN, both as a first responder and trainer for the organization. With her experience as a local club director and counselor for the Pathfinders Youth Organization and State Director for their teen division, Vanessa has the ability to connect with all ages.

Her therapeutic goal for her clients is to help them find wholeness mentally, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. She is uniquely qualified in this endeavor. In addition to her clinical skills, Vanessa has a strong interest and experience in Christian counseling. Vanessa has more than 25 years of experience in ministry and is an ordained elder.

Additionally, Vanessa is skilled in working across the lifespan as well as with couples and family systems. As an integrative therapist, she tailors treatment to fit each person or family system, utilizing multiple empirically supported types of therapy.

Vanessa has an extensive additional training in trauma-informed practice/crisis, EMDR, play therapy, grief and loss. She is specially trained and certified in hypnotherapy. As her role continues to expand with NPCCS, her experience as a teacher and public speaker adds to our practice goal of bringing innovative and high-quality treatment and training to our local clinicians. Vanessa practices out of the Powell location in person and via telehealth.

Kate holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Michigan State University and a Masters in Clinical Counseling from the University of Dayton.

In 2009, Kate entered private practice in the Delaware, Ohio community. Passionate about helping those that have experienced trauma across the lifespan, Kate has done extensive additional training in trauma-informed practices and is trained in EMDR and Play Therapy techniques.

During her tenure, she has partnered with the local Helpline and SARN programs to provide presentations and facilitate groups for survivors in the community. She has also delivered training presentations for incoming program volunteers.

Kate believes that each client brings something unique to treatment. As an integrative therapist with a strong foundation in person-centered treatment, she strives to meet each client where they are and tailors treatment to facilitate healing and growth. As a trauma-informed therapist, Kate enjoys infusing creative and expressive arts into the therapeutic process.

As a children’s therapist, she has a special interest in helping kids that experience anxiety disorders. This has led to additional training in mindfulness-based treatment for children and the development of a kid’s group program that utilizes a blend of mindfulness skills training and hands-on creative arts.

Currently, Kate is pursuing her supervisor’s endorsement and is eager to be a part of counselor development. With this new role, Kate hopes to help clinicians develop personal and professional balance and bring their best to populations they serve. Kate practices out of the Northwoods location via telehealth only.

Angela holds a Master’s in Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. Before pursuing her master’s degree, Angela had already found a passion for helping others to find healing and wellness in body, mind, and spirit. In her time at Nationwide, Angela created the “Health and Wellness Team.”

In addition to writing the weekly newsletter, Angela collaborated with her team to develop a programming that would enhance and improve overall employee health and wellness.

She continued to see those goals as beneficial to her clients as she entered the counseling profession. She started in community mental health, where the wide range of experience helped her to fully understand the diverse needs of clients seeking counseling.

Therapeutically, Angela strives to provide a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental environment. For her, that is where clients can express themselves freely and learn to navigate life’s obstacles and heal the wounds of past trauma more effectively. She believes that within this partnership, clients can increase their quality of life in all areas, including mental, spiritual, emotional, and relational.

To meet her client’s goals, Angela uses a wide range of techniques including EMDR and an integrative approach combining empirically supported types of therapy to meet the specialized needs of each person or family system. She has experience with individuals, couples, and family systems and sees both children and adults. Angela practices out of the Powell location in-person and via telehealth.

Cori-Ann holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Heidelberg University and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Dayton.

Cori-Ann comes to NPCCS with diverse experiences in community mental health. With a wide range of expertise, she has worked in community mental health and nonprofit grief counseling. Cori-Ann has additional experience with special populations, most notably a partial hospitalization program for preschool-aged children.

As a clinician, Cori-Ann works with all age ranges. She is skilled in working with individuals and family systems, including crisis intervention with children and families. Cori-Ann’s therapeutic approach is client-centered, integrating evidence-based modalities to best meet each client’s unique goals and needs throughout treatment.

She has additional expertise and training in the modalities of solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-based therapies including EMDR. As Cori-Ann moves from community mental health to private practice, she takes a special interest in working with children and adolescents. Cori-Ann practices out of the Northwoods location in-person and via telehealh.

Melissa holds a Masters degree in Social Work from Ohio University.  During her time in Southeastern Ohio, she work at a domestic violence shelter for women, a survivor advocacy program and a community mental health center.  At the mental health center, she provided school-based, home-based and individual counseling services.

Melissa offers a wide range of trauma-informed, evidence based approaches including EMDR.  She treats young children, teens and adults . In her work with children, she incorporates play and expressive arts within the therapeutic environment to address behavioral and mental health concerns..    She is skilled in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and other behavioral issues.

Melissa strives to provide a source of hope and support for individuals and families.  She is passionate about her work and enjoys witnessing the growth process of her clients.  Melissa practices out of the Powell location in person and via telehealth.

Beth is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling from University of Dayton. Beth has four years of experience providing therapeutic services to those suffering from chronic pain, trauma, anxiety, depression and many other disorders. Beth has worked with a wide range of clients including children, teenagers, adults, individuals, couples and families from a diverse collection of backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles.

As a therapist, Beth is intuitive and relaxed. She believes in empowering her clients to define and move toward their goals in a positive, validating and collaborative atmosphere in which the client decides what feels safe and comfortable. She believes that counseling is most effective when it is the product of a safe therapeutic relationship based on trust and support.

Beth has experience with EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness strategies. Beth utilizes an integrative approach, pulling her experience and training together to create a uniquely personalized intervention for each individual client. Beth practices out of the Northwoods location via telehealth only.

Heather holds a Masters in Counseling from Seton Hall University and is a USN veteran. She works well with both youth and adult clients as well as couples and families.  She has experience with a wide range of issues including, anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, alcohol and drug addiction and PTSD.  In addition, Heather has extensive experience working with families in all stages of the adoption process.

Heather is passionate about helping individuals and families have a holistic healing process geared toward developing a healthy approach to life and relationships. She believes in an individualized treatment planning process. She is trained in EMDR as well as other trauma-focused approaches.

Heather practices via telehealth only.

Samantha earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology as well as a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Ohio State University. She uses she/her pronouns.

Before coming to NPCCS, Sam spent several years serving a spectrum of populations in the central Ohio community across multiple settings including home, community, and hospital locations. She has expertise helping children, adolescents, and their families manage the unique challenges which arise when anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, or other mental health concerns intersect with the school environment. Each summer, Samantha volunteers her time and skills at Camp Lionheart providing group grief and trauma psychotherapy to children who have experienced the death of a parent, caregiver, or sibling.

 As a therapist, Samantha believes that all people are in control of their unique story and she strives to partner with you to identify and prioritize your needs at your pace. She utilizes a trauma-informed, client-centered approach integrating evidence-based modalities to assist her clients in achieving their unique goals in therapy. Samantha enjoys working with folks of all ages and stages of life.

Samantha is trained in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills including mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. Outside of work she enjoys trying new recipes, attending concerts, and attempting to keep her 16 (and counting) houseplants alive.

Samantha practices out of the Northwoods location in person and via telehealth.

April holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary.  She has expertise working with adults, adolescents and children ages 11 and up. April utilizes an integrative relational approach to counseling where the client is an equal partner in the therapeutic process.  Through providing a safe, genuine and empathetic atmosphere, April collaborates with clients to utilize their strengths and problem-solving abilities to help them experience greater self-awareness, efficacy and healing.  She believes that positive changes can be achieved when clients fully process losses, trauma, and major life transitions.

April is trained in EMDR and other trauma-focused approaches.  She practices in Powell both in person and via telehealth.

Olivia earned both a BA in Psychology and a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Ohio State University.  Before coming to NPCCS she worked in community mental health as a school-based clinician in both Columbus and Worthington City Schools.

As a clinician Olivia works well with all age ranges.  She is skilled in working with individuals and family systems, including crisis intervention with children and families.  Olivia uses a person-centered, multicultural and trauma-informed approach.  She also integrates evidenced-based modalities to best meet each client’s unique needs.  Olivia was Ohio State’s chapter president of Counselors for Social Justice and is passionate about advocating for her clients, especially those who are part of a minority group.  She believes in providing an empathetic and nonjudgemental speace to help clients explore the ways in which they can improve their overall wellness.

Olivia uses she/her pronouns.  She practices out of the Northwoods location in person and via telehealth.