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.

 

 

We utilize techniques that aim to help our clients improve their ability to manage their emotions, enhance their communication skills, and develop more effective coping skills. Our commitment is to facilitate greater understanding of the problem and instill confidence in order to cope with stressors in an effective manner. We strive to help each individual and family reduce the level of stress in their daily lives, as well as improve the overall quality of their relationships.