I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My specialization is working with children and teenagers’ grades K-12. However, I also work with adults facing various difficulties in their lives. My areas of expertise include anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, mood disorders, depression, social skills, and behavioral concerns to name a few. I also speak both Spanish and English. As a counselor, I find that empowering clients and meeting them where they are right now is essential in my work. I want to thank you for taking the first step in looking for a counselor. I enjoy working with diverse and multicultural communities. [Read More]

Are you looking to achieve and experience personal growth and the potential for contentment and improved relationships that growth brings? Helping individuals and families achieve this is my passion, and the cornerstone of my practice. Genuine personal growth and self-understanding will lead to improved self-appreciation. This, through its positive impact manifests in improved relationships with others in personal and work settings. Personal growth and relational improvement then, are both emphases and expected outcomes of my practice. Special Interests: Helping teens with their school, peer, and family relationships; grandparents in parenting roles; marriage counseling. Education, Experience, Training and Certifications: BA Sociology/Social Science, MA Professional Counseling/School Counseling. Sixteen years as a school counselor and 4 years working in a residential setting with adjudicated youth. 14 years classroom teaching. 8 years as an Adjunct Professor training counselors. [Read More]

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in the treatment of children and teens. Trauma, self-injurious behaviors, and many other behavioral and emotional disorders are areas that I have experience and training. My 18+ years of counseling experience in outpatient mental health centers, school settings, and residential treatment centers have given me a broad range of treating kids in a variety of environments, cultures and backgrounds. Children nowadays are experiencing unbelievable pressures that can result in changes in mood, behavior and relationships. Sometimes in the journey of raising healthy kids, it helps to know that you aren’t alone when feeling overwhelmed and that professional help is available that will support your values and faith when problems arise. My counseling approach is from the perspective of the whole child which includes the biological, social, developmental, environmental and spiritual aspects. I utilize therapeutic techniques and tools that are evidence based and biblically sound. I also utilize many creative modalities for children involving play, art, and activity that are natural and fun for them. Collaboration with parents is an essential part of the therapy process. They are kept informed of the skills and strategies for enhancing relationships, changing behaviors and regulating emotions. [Read More]

Upon earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, from The University of Toledo, Maha decided to further her education and training, in Chicago, where she attained her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from The Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Maha has received training in many forms of evidence-based psychotherapy, and is particularly well-versed in Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has extensive training in administering comprehensive personality and psychopathology assessments. The breadth of Maha’s clinical expertise affords her the experience to work with clients who are struggling with behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship distress, and eating, adjustment, bipolar, and various personality disorders. Maha has 10 years of experience in working with children and adults in various clinical settings; inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. Maha is passionate about challenging and empowering clients to realize their full potential. Her interventions are both genuine and transparent, and she takes pride in ensuring that her clients have the understanding and the tools necessary to maintain and enhance their own well-being. Maha strives to foster a nonjudgmental and compassionate space to deliver care to individuals of all cultural backgrounds and identity affiliations. Maha’s clients describe her as compassionate, knowledgeable and positive. Population age range: 5 and up [Read More]

Ellen earned her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Bowling Green State University. Ellen’s therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and expands to include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and clinical hypnotherapy. Ellen is experienced in working with adolescents and adults who have issues with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, OCD, and bipolar disorders. Ellen also enjoys working with couples and families to resolve interpersonal conflicts and to teach effective and assertive communication skills. Ellen’s initial goal is to connect with a client and their experiences in their world, ask questions, provide feedback, and use interventions to rebuild and reinforce the client’s sense of self and their place in the universe. [Read More]

Dr. Alperin received her undergraduate degree from Chatham University with honors in psychology. She earned an MS in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University and an MA in psychology from the University of Toledo. Dr. Alperin earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Toledo in 2004, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship through the Northwest Ohio Psychology Consortium with an emphasis on treating children and adolescents. Dr. Alperin worked for several years at a local community mental health center before starting private practice in 2010. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral and adjustment issues. She also has experience working with children diagnosed with Asperger’s Disorder. Dr. Alperin conducts psychological testing to help clarify diagnostic questions and provide appropriate treatment recommendations for children and their families. [Read More]

I am Cheryl M. Jefferson, MSW, LISW, a Professional Mental Health Counselor, who specializes in teenagers, marriages and non –martial relationships, as well as Anxiety and Depression. I am asking you to allow me the opportunity to share my gift of compassion for the wounded, as well my clinical knowledge of counseling to join you on your path to healing. I am sure you will discover your purpose, your strengths and belief in yourself as a valuable person, who refuses to allow barriers to derail you from your freedom. Also, you will learn that you are Strong and Resilient! Your suitcase of life will be packed with readiness, courage, and determination as you will acquire the skills needed to prepare you for healthy future travels. I Iook forward to our Journey II Freedom Counseling life altering road trip, as we heal together at the Hope Counseling Center. [Read More]

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Certified EMDR therapist. I have been practicing in the Toledo area for over 20 years both in Community Mental Health agencies and in Private Practice. I believe that our bodies are designed to be well and that therapy of any kind promotes the body’s ability to recover and heal from injury, physically and emotionally. Psychotherapy focuses on encouraging, supporting and enhancing this innate healing process. Each therapy relationship is different because the person involved is a unique individual and the relationship is formed to address his or her specific needs and goals. But all the relationships I have with my clients begin with belief in their healing potential and hope for their recovery. As an EMDR therapist, I have helped people recover from the effects of disturbing life experience by addressing the disturbance as it is being stored in the memory. EMDR allows the disturbing information to be reprocessed adaptively so it no longer contributes to pain and dysfunction. [Read More]

Linda B. VanderPol, LPCC-S, IMFT is a clinical psychotherapist specializing in individual, couples and family psychotherapy, and maintains a private practice in Toledo, Ohio. With over 26 years experience as a clinician, and a graduate of Bowling Green State University specializing in complicated PTSD, ADHD, EMDR, biofeedback, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Critical Incident Stress Management. She is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Linda VanderPol is a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. She incorporates a blend of conventional and alternative approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, she works with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. [Read More]

I have a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Toledo, Masters Degree in Business Administration from Tiffin University and a Bachelor Degree is in Forensic Psychology. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related modalities, such as Acceptance and Commitment and Exposure therapies. All of which are active forms of therapy to help you learn to engage, interact and handle your thoughts and feelings more effectively. I am from Boston, yes I do talk funny, so I have been told. I love to incorporate humor into my work and my home life. I love Dr Seuss. I also bring new office puppy to the office to provide support to us all! Remember he’s in training! [Read More]

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I have worked with a variety of populations throughout my 12+ years of clinical experience; including individuals, children, and adolescents. I am passionate about children and have maintained primary focus on serving young children and families. I specialize in working with early childhood mental health, sensory processing disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, behavior modification, ADHD, parenting, stress management, and trauma. The choice to seek therapy is a very important one, one that shows you are ready to go on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and change. Therapy works because we are utilizing our intrinsic need to connect with others and release the heaviness of issues and problems in ways make us feel heard, supported, and understood. My counseling style is supportive, interactive, empathetic, and culturally inclusive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I recognize every person is unique and therapeutic modalities are not one-size-fits-all. I utilize an eclectic blend of therapeutic approaches including cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, systemic and strengths-based counseling. Sessions are very much client-led, meaning that you determine the goals and the direction of our sessions. My role is to walk with you and empower you to challenge and modify the behaviors and thought patterns that are not working. My goal is to help each person make big changes doing small things. Sometimes it just takes one person to listen to help make that change, other times it’s just saying what you are thinking and feeling out loud that makes the difference. Whatever it is, my wish is to be able to help guide you through your own path of self-discovery and self-love. [Read More]

Timothy J. Butler, L.P.C.C. is a clinical therapist licensed by the State of Ohio. He graduated from BGSU with a Master of Arts in both Marriage & Family Counseling and School Counseling in 1997. Following a twenty-year business career, he has been at the Center for Solutions since 1997. He is experienced in marriage and family counseling, as well as individual therapy. Areas of expertise include treatment for depression, anxiety, addictions, domestic violence, PTSD, divorce-related issues, conflict resolution, gender issues, parenting concerns and adolescence issues. He also has experience in psychological evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults in areas related to ADD/ADHD, conduct disorders, learning disabilities, emotional problems and court-ordered evaluations. [Read More]

Kevin Anderson, Ph.D. is a Toledo, Ohio area psychologist, marriage counselor, author, and speaker. Dr. Anderson works with individuals and couples experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, career confusion, sexual problems, and many other problems of living. He is the former Executive Director of a large mental health center for children, adolescents, and families in Toledo. He has been in the private practice of psychology in Toledo since 1991. Dr. Anderson is known for combining a thorough understanding of the scientific basis of psychotherapy with a spiritual perspective that is applicable to people of any spiritual tradition or to those who have no spiritual tradition or practice. [Read More]

I am Carter Thomas, the founder of Good Company Christian Counseling. I love people and want to help individuals and couples who suffer from depression, anxiety and anger issues, improve their quality of life. I’ve been afforded the opportunity to serve various individuals, couples, families and communities for over 20 years. Services include: Assessments, establishing rapport, developing Individualized Service Plans, clarifying measurable outcomes, Crisis Invention, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Healing and Deliverance Counseling. Provide Biblical-based Christ-Centered Counseling. Facilitate individual, couple and marriage counseling while providing a therapeutic atmosphere that is conducive for change to occur. [Read More]

Jerome Zake, Ph.D. is a Psychologist licensed in Ohio. His professional interests involve psychotherapy and psychological evaluation. He works with children and adolescents in a family therapy context. He also sees adults, generally preferring a family therapy approach when conducting counseling He sees children who have behavior problems including Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. He also works with individuals who have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and other anxiety disorders. He works with individuals having affective disorders, especially enjoying working with children. Dr. Zake works with families where there are stressors that are presented by the children even when other family members may be experiencing the primary stress but not the symptoms. As such, he works with families and couples having marital difficulties. Dr. Zake uses a systems approach to psychotherapy. He also blends a cognitive behavioral approach into his family work. Dr. Zake also performs psychological evaluations with children and adults. He has experience working with individuals having traumatic brain injuries. He has been a trainer of school psychology students for over 20 years and has completed a large number of evaluations to determine if either children or adults have disabilities which require accommodations. [Read More]