Melissa Emery, Co-Owner, Therapist
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During her time at Case Western University, Melissa specialized in Adults with Addiction and Mental Health Treatment. Melissa gained additional knowledge through her eighteen month employment at Glenbeigh and Neil Kennedy Adult Addiction Recovery Centers. Her passion for helping others was maximized during her career in mental health and addiction recovery specialist. Melissa found her passion for helping others utilizing treatment modalities of: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and client-centered therapy.
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Bachelor’s Degree:
Youngstown State University-
Bachelor’s in Social WorkMaster’s Degree:
Case Western Reserve University-
Master’s in Social Service AdministrationLicensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio
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Adults with Addiction in Recovery
Children (5-18)
Families
Adults (Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders)
Couples
Veterans
Trauma Exposure/History
LGBTQ Community Support
Madeline Emery, Co-Owner, Therapist
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During her time at Case Western University, Madeline specialized in Children and Family Services for Mental and Behavioral Health Treatment. Madeline gained additional experience through her employment specializing in foster care services, with children experiencing high levels of trauma and behavioral problems. Her passion for teaching children how to cope with separation from their families and loss of identity to home & community continues in the work that she provides today at The Counselor’s Couch.
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Bachelor's Degree:
Youngstown State University-
Bachelor’s in Social WorkMaster’s Degree:
Case Western University-
Master’s in Social Service AdministrationLicensed Independent Social Worker in the State of Ohio.
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Children (3-18 years of age)
Families
Adults (Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders)
Couples
Caregiver Support
Physical Health Complications
Trauma Exposure/History
LGBTQ Community Support
Deanna Slifka, Therapist
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During her time at Nova Southeastern University, Deanna earned her Master of Science in Counseling and became a Certified Trauma Professional. She gained extensive experience in crisis intervention and working with trauma survivors, which continues to shape the work she provides today at The Counselor’s Couch.
Deanna’s approach to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with added expertise in various treatment modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. She believes every person’s path to healing is different and collaborates closely with her clients to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space.
In addition to her clinical work, Deanna is the Founder and Executive Director of Sophia’s Wings, a nonprofit organization that provides free bereavement services to families suffering the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, or neonatal death.
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Master’s Degree:
Nova Southeastern University- Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Ohio.
Certified Trauma Professional.
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Trauma & Crisis Intervention
Grief & Bereavement
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Mood Disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder)
Anxiety Disorders
Adjustment Disorders
Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy
Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Julia Vandergriff, Therapist
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Having careers both in business and social work, Julia has spent the majority of her work providing direct services to adults, adolescents, children and families through area social services and treatment programs. Additionally, Julia served on various collaboratives and boards in the non-profit sector addressing needs within the community (I.E. YWCA, Early Childhood Intervention. Court Order Visitations, Domestic Violence. etc.). She has been a State of Ohio Licensed Social Worker since the Counselor, Social Worker, & Marriage and Family Therapist Board creation in 1984.
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Bachelor's Degree:
Hiram College-
Bachelor’s of Arts and Sciences in History and CommunicationsMasters Degree:
Youngstown State University-
Master’s of Science in Education in Community CounselingLicensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio.
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Specialty in Treatment Focus
Mood Disorders
Adjustment Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Personality Disorders
Post -traumatic Stress Disorder
Individual, Couples and Family Therapy
Domestic Violence and Sex Abuse Recovery
Madison Goske, Therapist
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Check back soon to learn more about Madison!
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Bachelor's Degree:
Youngstown State University-
Bachelor’s Social WorkMasters Degree:
Case Western University-
Master’s in Social Service Administration -
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