Tonya Schaeffer
M.Ed., LPCC-S
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S), and I earned my Masters of Education from Xavier University. I have more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, couples and families.
My goal as a counselor is to create a supportive environment in which my clients can begin to understand their struggles, while also discovering what barriers may exist that are affecting their lives. Many of the clients I assist are working through various life challenges, including anxiety, depression or grief. Others need guidance around relationship difficulties, substance abuse or anger.
My approach is warm, non-judgmental, conversational and solution-focused. Using Cognitive Therapy, Reality Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), I focus on the here and now to help my clients find solutions. Clients who visit my office find a very comfortable atmosphere that offers a safe, supportive place to talk. Flexible appointment times are available to address these issues.
Margaret ‘Maggie’ Gehler
M.A., LPCC
I earned my Master of Arts in Agency & Community Counseling from Xavier University, and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wittenberg University. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years.
I believe that each person has the power to make positive choices and the ability to transform one’s own life. My goal is to facilitate growth through a caring approach that balances processing core issues, exploring feelings and making a plan for change. Therapy is a collaborative process and through hope and hard work, personal goals can be realized.
I have therapeutic experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Additionally, I specialize in treating individuals and families attempting to cope with ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, autism spectrum disorders and anxiety. Conflict is common in families, and I focus on helping families improve their pattern of communication and put into practice more effective coping strategies.
dANA HURD
M.A., LPCC
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and have over 9 years experience in the mental health field working with children and adolescents. I earned my bachelors degree at Miami University and my MSW at the University of Cincinnati.
I have a passion for working with children and adolescents and strive to help them make progress on their goals. I believe that through counseling and support, I can assist clients in gaining a better understanding of their own emotions and develop the skills needed to express and communicate them in a healthy way. Many of the children and families I have worked with were coping with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders, and family conflict.
steven gehler
M.A., LPCC-S
I attended Xavier University and completed my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S), and I have worked in the mental health and substance use disorders fields for nearly 10 years.
I am currently the Director of Residential Services for a community mental health agency in the Greater Cincinnati area. Working with clients as a therapist has always been my greatest professional joy. I believe that our belief systems drive our behavior, and that gaining insight into the way we see and process the world leads to greater freedom in our choices.
I have experience working with adults and couples. I have also facilitated group therapy for mental health and addiction topics and worked extensively as a diagnostician. I have helped clients dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, personality disorders, psychosis, anger management and relationship struggles. I offer appointments on Saturdays.