Sophia Center Staff

Psychologist, Ohio 4699

Ph.D. (Ball State University 1990), Masters of Education (Bowling Green State University 1982)

I believe that everyone has the ability and the right to become balanced in their mind, body, and spirit. It is my privilege to walk the journey with them as their life coach.

LPCC

• Bachelors degree in Psychology from Cleveland State University (2013) • Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bowling Green State University (2016) • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

I specialize in working with those in their early stages of life – from early childhood to adolescents to transitional youth. I strive to create a safe, fun, and engaging environment to examine and explore emotional and behavioral issues. I will walk beside you as we navigate the rough waters while working together to create a more positive future.

LISW-S

Master of Social Work (University of Michigan, 2000)

Leah Cavanaugh, MSW, LISW is a clinical social worker specializing in childhood and adolescent behavioral health issues. Trained primarily as a cognitive behavioral therapist, Leah utilizes a short-term, goal-focused approach for treatment with individuals, families, and groups. Her focus includes depression, anxiety, argumentative and oppositional behaviors, adjustment to divorce and remarriage, and young adult identity formation. Leah also works with clients on individuation and separation issues and healthy relationship development. Her past work experience involved school-based mental health services, crisis intervention and suicide prevention training.

LISW, ICDC (Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor)

Master’s in Clinical Social Work, Ohio State University (1989)

Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling- Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Grief, Client Centered, strength based, Cognitive Behavior Brief Therapy

Ohio

• Bachelor of Education K-8 • Bachelor of Special Education K-12 • Specific Learning Disability, Severe Behavioral Disorder, Cognitive Delay

To help students of all ages reach their full potential.

Ohio Board of Psychology: Licensed School Psychologist, Nationally Certified School Psychologist

• B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S • 15 years K-12 Education • 9 years private practice

As a School Psychologist I understand that barriers to success in educational endeavors – across the life span – can and should be responded to. Supporting social-emotional development, learning challenges and mental health problems that interfere with school and learning is among the most important work we can do. As Sophia’s Program Director I work to oversee grant funded programs that help build and restore respectful family relationships, help prevent and reduce violence in the home and prevent or reduce youth penetration into the Juvenile Justice system. We work with courts, schools, law enforcement and other providers to provide youth resiliency building programs and parent education opportunities.

Board Certified Art Therapist

Master of Science in Art Therapy with Concentration in Counseling

Melinda is a nationally Board-Certified Art Therapist specializing in working with individuals and families, primarily with ages in adolescence through older adulthood. Trained in trauma-informed, compassion-focused, and person-centered approaches, Melinda integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with body-based practices using verbal and creative expression, as well as mindfulness and somatic interventions. Her specialties include strength-based goal setting and skill building with concerns related to stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, attachment relationships, and medical illness such as cancer and other health conditions.

• Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist • Board Licensed Professional Clinical • Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT)

Licensed Professional Counselor

• Master of Arts in Education • Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Sister Eileen has experience working with all ages on a variety of life issues including: anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and loss, and issues of self-worth.

Reverencing the resilience of the human spirit, S. Eileen provides a strengths-focused approach in therapy using a variety of modalities to help engender self-compassion, hope and a willingness to change while discovering deeper meaning and purpose in life.

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Ohio Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)

Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling Bowling Green State University

Be kind. Be kind. Be kind.

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Ohio and Michigan

• Bachelors degree in Psychology from Lourdes University • Masters of Art in Counseling from Bowling Green State University (BGSU)

We conduct assessments on children and adults, looking at all aspects including educational and emotional well-being. We also offer tools that will strengthen mind and spirit.

LSW

Masters of Social Work (MSW)

Rachel helps clients to work toward their goals using a variety of evidence-based practices with a strengths-focused, person-centered, holistic foundation.

• Bachelor of Education • 40+ years of teaching in Elementary Education

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• Have worked at Sophia Center, Inc. for 28 years (since 1990) • Taught early childhood and special education for 10 years.

BA in Education, Parish Administrator/ Associate for over 35 years in Ohio and North Carolina.

As a helper for the counselors/psychologists here at Sophia, I try to make their work with clients easier by scoring and graphing tests given to clients. As a Sylvania Franciscan, I welcome the clients I meet with the care Francis would have given.