Selecting a Counselor or Life Coach
Selecting a Counselor or Life Coach is a highly personal matter. A professional who works very well with one individual may not be a good choice for another person.
Counselors/Life Coaches and clients work together. The right match is important. A key factor in determining whether or not to work with a particular professional (once the person’s credentials and competence are established) is your level of personal comfort with that professional. A good rapport is critical. Choose a person with whom you feel comfortable and at ease. Please realize, that if you are working on concerns which are difficult to share, you may sometimes feel a bit uncomfortable with any person.
Management
Maja-Lisa Anderson Lee
BA, MA, LPCC-S - Owner-Director
DeWayne Lee
BA, MS, LICDC - Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Benjamin
LCDCIII - SUD Supervisor
Denise Edwards
LISW-S - Clinical & Site Director
Cindy Matheis
CDCA, MAT Coordinator
Brittney Wittmer
Director, Operations & Finance
Medical Staff
Erika Hopkins
Certified Nurse Practitioner - FNPBC
Counselors
Christie Bowie
LPC - SUD & Mental Health Treatment Counselor
Melissa Buttes
CDCA - Treatment Counselor
Nicole Carter
CDCA - Treatment Counselor
Mickey Christie
CDCA - Treatment Counselor
Kenneth Graves
LCDCII - SUD & Mental Health Treatment Counselor
Peter Kenyon
CDCA - Treatment Counselor
Angel Leightey
CDCA - Treatment Counselor
Jo Ann Zurface
LCDCIII - SUD & Mental Health Treatment Counselor
Case Managers
Kristine Caudill
Case Manager
Accounting
Antionette Daley
Accountant
Support Staff
Pernell Allen
Manager of Re-entry Services
Nick Matney
Security
Kaytee Fultz
Assistant MAT Coordinator
Betty Jefferson
Maintenance
Amanda Jones
Project Management Specialist
Kennedy Smith
CDCA - Clinical Transcriptionist
Krista Smith
Receptionist
Megan Sturgill
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Interns
Christina Yarger
Treatment Counselor - Intern
Other Community Resources
There are several self-help support groups in the area that cover a variety of issues and are free of charge (e.g., AA/NA, suicide survivor, rape survivor, depression/anxiety, dating violence, learning disabilities, eating disorders). Generally there is a contact number and person who you have to call prior to attending the group, but some groups are open to having people drop in.
We have a list of resources here. You can also check with your local National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), hospital, or mental health board for a list of local support groups and contact information for the issues you would like to explore.
Please Note
Confidentiality cannot be guaranteed when communicating by email, text, or cell phone. We cannot guarantee a prompt response by email because we may not check email regularly. We attempt to return phone calls within 24 hours. For immediate concerns or for an emergency, please contact your nearest hospital or dial 911. The crisis hotline in Richland County is 419-522-4357.
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