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

L.P.C. – License #C1600344 Ohio

• Bachelors degree in Psychology (Franciscan University in Steubenville) • Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Franciscan University in • Steubenville)

I believe we are all on a life-long journey that shapes us into who we are physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. As a counselor, I feel honored to be invited along on this journey by my clients. I see my role as working with my clients as they seek to become the best version of themselves through exploring their gifts and talents, sharpening the ones they already have and adding a few more tools to their tool belt to assist them along the way. Throughout the journey I hope to be an advocate and support in the difficult times as well as an encourager when there are successes and goals are met. At the end of our time together, my hope is that my clients leave a better and more confident version of themselves as they journey forth.

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

All 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 do.

Board Certified Art Therapist

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

Independent Social Worker since 1998

• Masters in Social Work (University of Michigan) • Master of Arts in Education (University of Minnesota) • Certified Spiritual Director Experience: • Psychosocial assessments and counseling of individuals, couples and families • Cognitive Therapy for depression and/or anxiety • Grief and Trauma Therapy • Relationship Counseling

Persons seek meaning and desire peace and hope on life’s journey. It is my privilege to be part of that process at Sophia Center. Through a therapeutic relationship of listening, offering feedback, and providing strategies, clients discover their inner strength and goodness, and gain insight into improving their sense of self and quality of life.

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 and Michigan

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

Every person deserves to succeed in life given the right tools.

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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.

Masters in Counseling and Guidance

• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy • Master of Arts in Theology • Masters in Education • Counseling & Guidance • Certified in use of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) • Certified in use of FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study) • Experience in directing people in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius

“The glory of God is the human person fully alive”. Helping people use more of their potential physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.

• 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.

Masters of Education

7 years at Sophia Center, Inc. 42 years in Early Childhood Education

I am friendly and hospitable creating a welcoming environment for visitors as I support the Staff at Sophia.

Associate of Business Administration (ABA)

Teaching Certificates in MN, MI and OH

• Sophia Center, Inc. 4 years • Pastoral Ministry 24 years • Teaching 28 years

I aim to be kind and courteous to all who call for help from Sophia Center. These are God’s children in need of our help. Jesus says “…what you do to the least of my brothers and sisters, that you do unto me.”

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.