Our Team

Meg (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She earned a Bachelor’s in Education in 2006 and spent the following years teaching and in nonprofit work focused on community building, diversity, growth, and connection. Her approach is person-centered, drawing from Feminist, DBT, Mindfulness, and Attachment-Based Therapies.

Meg sees clients ages 5 and up and works with both minors and adults. She continually strives to provide a judgment-free space where folx can explore their identities and navigate challenges with compassion, authenticity, and self-acceptance. Meg is LGBTQ+-affirming and has a particular interest in working with clients through religious and sexual trauma, depression, and anxiety.

She is passionate about education and sex-positivity, and believes all individuals deserve to live as their fullest, truest selves with pride and without shame. She believes that both sexual safety and fulfillment come from communication, information, and understanding.

She believes it is an honor to share a counseling space with clients and treats each session as such.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

✓ In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

✓ Evening or weekend appointments

LPC (OH) C.2507749

Meg is under the supervision of Evyn Lewis, LPCC-S (E.2303476-SUPV).

Jillian DeCarlo (she/they) is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a 2018 Bachelor’s degree in Art Therapy from Ursuline College and a 2023 Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University. Their education focused on human sexuality and LGBTQ+ topics, and they are interested in continuing education to become AASECT certified. Most of their professional experience has been working with the LGBTQ+ community, and in residential, college, and elementary school settings. They have experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, and adjustment disorders. Jillian’s interests include sexuality and identity exploration, sexual health, relationship and parenting navigation, stress management, LGBTQ+ identity, and advocacy. To develop a healthy therapeutic relationship, she strives to create a safe, judgment-free environment using gender-affirming and trauma-informed care with sex- and kink-positivity. They believe each client needs an experience tailored to individual needs and use a client-centered, collaborative, and mindfulness approach pulling from attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, creative arts, and narrative therapy, as well as others.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

✓ In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

X Evening or weekend appointments

LPC (OH) C.2305193

Jillian is under the supervision of Jessie Leu, LPCC-S (E.2303972-SUPV).

Ash Eging (she/they) is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from The Ohio State University. Their work has primarily focused on community advocacy for marginalized populations. She is dedicated to tailoring her therapeutic approach to align with each individual client’s needs, utilizing anti-oppressive and trauma-informed frameworks while drawing from Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness. Their areas of interest include LGBTQ+ issues, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, and long COVID. She is also passionate about working with folks from LGBTQ+ and polyamorous/ethically non-monogamous communities who are exploring their sexuality, gender identity, or relationship style.

Ash provides a collaborative, sex-positive, and non-judgmental space for her clients to unpack limiting beliefs while working towards their therapeutic goals. They strive to help individuals feel validated, empowered, and safe to be their authentic selves.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

X In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

X Evening or weekend appointments

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Ash is under the supervision of Caleb Sargent, LISW-S (S.2005183-SUPV).

Dr. Brielle Giomini (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Spalding University. She has worked in a variety of settings over the past 9 years including university counseling centers, schools, residential treatment centers, community outreach, and private practice. She has experience treating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, relational and intimacy concerns, ADHD, chronic pain, academic stress, and grief and loss. Brielle has a strong passion for working with the LGBTQIA+ community and has special interest in exploring sexual and gender identity development and navigating the coming out process. She utilizes an integrative, collaborative, and client-centered approach, pulling from a range of modalities and techniques including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Somatic Therapy, mindfulness, self-compassion, and attachment theory. Brielle provides sex-positive, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and identity-affirming care, and strives to create a safe and empathic space for each of her clients to truly feel heard and seen.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

✓ In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

X Evening or weekend appointments

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Z Green (she/her) is a therapist committed to advocating for others and providing a safe and non-judgmental space for support. She is a Licensed Social Worker with a master’s degree in social work from Cleveland State University and has experience in community-based counseling as well as providing crisis support and de-escalation services.

She’s passionate and driven about making sure her clients feel warm, safe, and truly seen. Z uses a variety of evidence-based techniques, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT). She approaches each client with an intersectional perspective, always considering how different systems and backgrounds affect their lives.

Z is especially interested in helping individuals with depression, anxiety, suicidality, gender and sexual identity topics, trauma, post-traumatic stress, and personality disorders. She’s dedicated to advocating for those who face discrimination, ensuring their experiences are heard and validated. Z is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where clients can grow, heal, and prosper.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

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✓ Evening or weekend appointments

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Z is under the supervision of Kimberly Fuller, LISW-S (I.1440508-SUPR).

Jamie (he/him) is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University. He has 10+ years of experience in higher education and loves working with young adults. He takes a collaborative and person-centered approach with clients and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and narrative therapy into his practice.

Jamie's areas of interest include monogamous and polyamorous couples, anxiety, depression, trauma, survivors of sexual assault, self-worth, and LGBTQ+ identities. His approach emphasizes creating a space where clients can be honest and authentic to help work towards the changes they want to see in their lives.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

✓ In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

X Evening or weekend appointments

LPC (OH) C.2406445

Jamie is under the supervision of Evyn Lewis, LPCC-S (E.2303476-SUPV).

Brenna Kegg (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to providing a validating, judgment-free space that promotes change and healing. Currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at Cleveland State University, Brenna is committed to advancing her expertise.

With experience in diverse clinical settings, including community mental health, college counseling clinics, and hospitals, Brenna specializes in treating anxiety, mood disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, and adjustment difficulties. Her areas of interest include the LGBTQ community, sexual health and dysfunction, chronic illness, the HIV+ community, identity development, and women’s issues and wellness.

Brenna’s therapeutic approach is rooted in feminist and person-centered principles, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Her goal is to empower clients through evidence-based practices tailored to their unique needs.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

✓ In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

✓ Evening or weekend appointments

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Brenna is under the supervision of Jessie Leu, LPCC-S (E.2303972-SUPV).

Evyn Lewis (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. She brings over a decade of experience supporting individuals through trauma, addiction recovery, relational challenges, and major life transitions.

Evyn’s therapeutic style integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and attachment-based approaches. She creates a space that balances compassion and accountability—where clients can deepen self-understanding, strengthen emotional regulation, and move toward authenticity in relationships and daily life.

Her clinical interests include trauma recovery, substance use and addiction, neurodivergence, identity development, and relationship dynamics across monogamous, polyamorous, and other nontraditional structures. Evyn is kink-affirming, polyamory-affirming, and neurodivergent-affirming, and brings a systems-informed perspective that honors how social and cultural contexts shape individual experience.

Evyn is passionate about helping clients untangle internalized narratives, reclaim agency, and cultivate a grounded sense of self that allows for both stability and freedom.

✓ Individual therapy | X Couples therapy

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✓ Evening or weekend appointments

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Abigail Lindenmeier (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University. Abigail has a passion for working with and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. Her areas of interest include adolescence and emerging adulthood, life transitions, religious trauma, neurodivergence, sexual identity and exploration, and providing gender-affirming care. She draws from several therapeutic approaches while using a person-centered, feminist, and trauma-informed lens. Abigail strives to make the counseling environment a sex-positive, kink-positive, and judgment-free space.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

✓ In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

X Evening or weekend appointments

LPC (OH) C.2406039

Abby is under the supervision of Jessie Leu, LPCC-S (E.2303972-SUPV).

Linda (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. She is currently in the PhD program at her alma mater with a projected graduation date in 2027. Her proposed dissertation topic is focused on human sexuality. Her approach is person-centered and draws from Internal Family Systems, CBT, and DBT therapies. She is interested in continuing education to become AASECT certified. Linda has a strong passion for working with polyamorous/CNM relationships and couples therapy. Linda’s other areas of interest include sexual concerns, LGBTQ+ identities, trauma, addiction, and personality disorders.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

✓ In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

✓ Evening or weekend appointments

LPC (OH) C.2406443

Linda is under the supervision of Jared Sparks, LPCC-S (E.2202829-SUPV).

Sam Miller (she/they) is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Cleveland State University. Sam is highly passionate about providing support and advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals. The majority of her professional experience has been dedicated to working with LGBTQ+ youth and adults in individual counseling and community settings.

Sam believes that each individual is the expert in their own lives. She utilizes a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach that caters to each client’s unique needs and perspectives. She draws from multiple therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. Sam’s areas of interest include anxiety, depression, gender and sexuality identity exploration, trauma recovery, Autism, and ADHD. Sam is passionate about providing a therapeutic environment that is sex-positive, gender-affirming, and neurodivergent-affirming.

✓ Individual therapy | X Couples therapy

✓ In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

X Evening or weekend appointments

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Sam is under the supervision of Bridget Graber, LISW-S (I.2203976-SUPV).

Corinne Orr (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Psy.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). She earned her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kent State University and her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Corinne has a strong interest in working with college-aged students, adults, and individuals within marginalized communities/identities, with a focus on LGBTQIA+ populations. She is particularly passionate about working with concerns related to trauma, body image, eating disorders, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. She employs an interpersonal framework to examine relational dynamics and foster emotional insight, while incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to develop coping skills and promote lasting change. Corinne’s approach is warm, direct, and collaborative, with a strong focus on building insight and connection. She creates a supportive and affirming environment where clients can be their authentic selves and make meaningful progress toward their goals.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

✓ In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

X Evening or weekend appointments

LPC (OH) C.2103770

Corinnne is under the supervision of Brielle Giomini, Psy.D (P.08607).

Kat Rodgers (she/her) earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University in 2024. Kat emphasizes a person-centered and collaborative approach to counseling. Additionally, she Kat integrates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy into her practice. Kat focuses on providing affirming care to adult clients navigating issues related to sexuality, gender identity, LGBTQ+ identity, and reproductive technologies, including donor conception. Her approach emphasizes creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their concerns and work toward positive change.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

✓ In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

X Evening or weekend appointments

LPC (OH) C.2405951

Kat is under the supervision of Jessie Leu, LPCC-S (E.2303972-SUPV).

Kate Shaver (they/them) is a licensed independent social worker who has a passion to support others in their journey to heal and grow. They have nearly ten years of experience working with individuals and couples navigating trauma, identity, intimacy and neurodiversity. Using evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, they strive to explore the brain and all the ways it can impact a person's life. Areas of focus: Work/Life Balance, Communication Skills, Self-Esteem Building, Assertiveness Training and Goal Attainment.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

✓ In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

✓ Evening or weekend appointments

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Jared Sparks (he/him) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walsh University. His work centers on creating affirming, collaborative spaces for clients to explore, heal, and grow. Jared is certified in EMDR and TF-CBT, and he integrates a variety of approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, person-centered therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and gender-affirming therapy to meet each client where they are. His areas of focus include gender-affirming care, adolescent sexuality, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Jared is a sex-positive, nonjudgmental therapist who believes that therapy should honor the full complexity of who we are—because let’s be real, we’re all a little messy. He is passionate about helping clients feel seen, validated, and empowered to show up as their most authentic selves.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

✓ In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

X Evening or weekend appointments

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Sara Tilisky (she/her) is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University and a BA in psychology from The University of Akron. Born and raised in Greater Cleveland, she has years of experience in group facilitation, sexual health education, and advocacy. Sara brings her experience as a community sex educator into the therapy setting, offering a space for clients to practice curiosity, identify sources of shame/stigma around sex, and establish their own therapeutic goals.

Sara has experience working with clients on a variety of concerns, such as depression, anxiety, sexual trauma, and relationship conflict, and she uses a variety of frameworks with clients, including cognitive-behavioral approaches, motivational interviewing, parts work, and narrative therapy. She believes that larger systems like family, social identity, and politics all have their own unique effects on individuals, and that there is room for these things in the therapy space.

Sara strives to create a therapy space that is neurodivergent-friendly, LGBTQ+-friendly, kink-affirming, poly-affirming, and where clients are the experts in their own experiences.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

✓ In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

X Evening or weekend appointments

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Sara is under the supervision of Kate Shaver, LISW-S (I.2304818-SUPR).

Stacy Triola (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Akron (2019). She is an LGBTQ+ affirming counselor and is trained in treating anxiety, depression, self-harm thoughts, suicidal ideation, and trauma. She has over 17 years of experience in the mental health field, providing therapeutic services to children, teens, and adults in various treatment settings. Stacy has received advanced training in DBT and is experienced in utilizing CBT and other strengths-based approaches.

Stacy is passionate about providing clients with empathetic, nonjudgmental, and consistent therapeutic treatment. Stacy strives to create a LGBTQ+ friendly environment that is sex-positive and kink-positive. She recognizes that every person deserves respect and to be treated with dignity, there is no such thing as “perfect” or "normal," everyone can grow from their mistakes, and that "being weird" can be a gift.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

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✓ Evening or weekend appointments

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Stacy is under the supervision of Jared Sparks, LPCC-S (E.2202829-SUPV).

Alexus Tuel (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over a decade of experience in the field. She has worked in community-based services, crisis, private practice, and hospitals. She obtained her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Akron in 2016. Alexus has experience working with the LGBTQIA + community, polamorous and monogamous couples, kink-friendly, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and trauma. She takes a holistic, collaborative approach to therapy. She fosters a supportive and non-judgmental environment to help people explore themselves and heal. She wants her clients to feel understood and safe through a person-centered and trauma-informed approach.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

✓ In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

✓ Evening or weekend appointments

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Alexus is under the supervision of Jared Sparks, LPCC-S (E.2202829-SUPV).

Angelica Washington (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida as well as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of Ohio with a 2018 Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Keiser University and a 2022 Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Keiser University. She is certified in Herbal Tea Blending and Herbal Hydrosols from Centre of Excellence as well as practicing towards their certification in Crystal Sound Bowls.

Her experience lies with working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, academic and occupational stressors,
personality disorders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, military and emergency services members, traumas, kinks, and sexual identities. The use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Person-Centered theories and techniques are used in each session to ensure the client feels safe and develops the skills they need, at their own pace, to progress forward through therapy.

Angelica prioritizes the comfort and safety of all clients she works with by using humor, active listening skills and unconditional
positive regard through every session. Each goal of every client is different – you are an individual and you deserve individuality in your care!

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X Evening or weekend appointments

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Carmen Williams (she/her) is a therapist with over a decade of experience in the mental health profession. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University. Carmen is passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and life transitions. Her background includes experience in community-based social services, providing wraparound services and crisis intervention. Carmen's approach is holistic, addressing a variety of client concerns including family and relationship transitions, alcohol and substance use concerns, medical concerns, and financial challenges. Her warm, non-judgmental space creates a sense of safety where clients can explore, grow, and transform. When working with Carmen, you're not just a client but a partner in your journey toward positive change.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

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✓ Evening or weekend appointments

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Carmen is under the supervision of Jessie Leu, LPCC-S (E.2303972-SUPV).

Elliot Williams (they/them) is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from Cleveland State University. Elliot believes in a trauma-informed approach, which includes acknowledgement of systems-level trauma. It is a profoundly scary time for marginalized communities as we face loss of human rights, endure violence, & bear witness to mass global genocide. Now more than ever, mental healthcare must be firmly rooted in decolonization, abolitionism, & anti-oppression to facilitate empowerment. With that foundation, Elliot hopes to cultivate safe spaces where their clients feel seen and deeply known as they share their story and seek the agency to reclaim it. Elliot considers it an immense privilege to be a partner in the pursuit of radical healing, growth, vulnerability, authenticity, self-exploration, & joy.

Elliot has a passion for treatment focuses including gender & sexuality exploration, trauma recovery, sex & relationships, couples therapy, ethical nonmonogamy, kink, spirituality, body image, and neurodivergence. Elliot specializes in trauma-informed care and has a background working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and childhood sexual abuse. They have experience in incorporating intervention styles from multiple therapeutic approaches, including Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness. Elliot is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and complex trauma. Additionally, Elliot is an artist and has experience in incorporating creative arts into the therapeutic process.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

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X Evening or weekend appointments

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Adele Frankel (she/they) is a Master’s level intern working toward her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at John Carroll University, with a BA in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University. She brings experience supporting youth in nonprofit, early childhood education, and behavioral health settings, which informs her grounded and patient presence in the therapy room. Adele’s therapeutic style is empathetic, nonjudgmental, curious, and gentle, and she believes clients are the experts of their own lives. She integrates Person-Centered approaches with MI, ACT, Narrative Therapy, mindfulness, Feminist theory, and trauma-informed care to create a flexible, empowering space for growth. Adele is particularly passionate about working with LGBTQ+ clients, especially queer women and gender-expansive individuals, as well as those navigating identity development, self-worth, anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence. Across all work, she aims to support clients in reclaiming their narrative and moving toward the life they choose.

Adele accepts most insurance plans. Intern clinicians also offer a reduced self-pay rate of $50 per session for uninsured clients.

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X Evening or weekend appointments

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Adele is under the supervision of Jared Sparks, LPCC-S (E.2202829-SUPV).

Candice Lawrence (she/her) is a clinical intern working toward her Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Northwestern University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Sociology, from Ohio University. This secondary sociological coursework strengthened her understanding of systemic influences, cultural identity, and social justice, which she now integrates into her therapeutic techniques to better support clients in navigating complex intersections of identity and lived experience.

Candice understands the importance of creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel truly seen and heard. Her healing methods are warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. Her authenticity and compassion inform her belief that the clinician should work collaboratively with you to understand your experiences, process emotional pain, and empower you to create meaningful change.

Candice’s integrative foundational principles stem from the Multicultural, Person-Centered, Feminist, Internal Family Systems, and Psychodynamic therapy models. Her areas of focus include trauma, grief, women’s issues, cultural and identity concerns, relationship challenges, sexuality, and substance use.

Candice is passionate about helping individuals reclaim their sense of self, autonomy, and empowerment while honoring their unique
stories and strengths, working to foster self-awareness, emotional balance, and lasting personal growth.

Candice accepts most insurance plans. Intern clinicians also offer a reduced self-pay rate of $50 per session for uninsured clients.

✓ Individual therapy | X Couples therapy

X In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

X Evening or weekend appointments

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Candice is under the supervision of Jared Sparks, LPCC-S (E.2202829-SUPV).

Asher Sovereign (he/they) is a graduate-level intern clinician currently located in Toledo, Ohio, working toward his Master of Social Work degree at Ohio State University. He is a lifelong advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and offers an intersectional, trauma-informed, and sex-positive approach to therapy. They firmly believe that each person deserves to feel empowered to live as honestly and authentically as possible.

Asher’s areas of interest include navigating gender identity and gender affirming care, sexuality, neurodivergence, sexual trauma, depression and anxiety, and chronic pain. Their approach centers each individual as the expert in who they are and what they experience, utilizing therapeutic frameworks such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and mindfulness. Asher aims to create a space where you can unpack shame and feel seen, heard, and supported on your journey of growth and healing.

Asher accepts most insurance plans. Intern clinicians also offer a reduced self-pay rate of $50 per session for uninsured clients.

✓ Individual therapy | ✓ Couples therapy

X In-person appointments | ✓ Telehealth appointments

X Evening or weekend appointments

SWT (OH) S.2404019-TRNE

Asher is under the supervision of Kate Shaver, LISW-S (I.2304818-SUPR).

Alicia (she/her) brings a diverse background in Occupational Health and Safety to her role as Billing Manager. With an eye for detail, records maintenance, and a passion for fostering inclusive environments, Alicia supports the team in day-to-day operations. Before joining Cleveland Sex and Intimacy Counseling, Alicia dedicated herself to initiatives centered around Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI), both within the workplace and in local communities. Her experience on JEDI committees reflects her commitment to creating spaces where everyone feels valued and respected.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Alicia channels her energy into advocating for neurodiversity recognition and support, particularly in lower elementary education. Her dedication to this cause stems from a belief in the importance of accommodating and celebrating differences from a young age.

Dawna Rae (she/her) helps keep things running smoothly at Cleveland Sex & Intimacy Counseling by managing client appointments, answering inquiries, and coordinating care. In addition to her work with CSIC she is a classically trained singer with 3 degrees in Vocal Performance for Opera. She works as a freelance performer in classical music, contemporary music, and jazz.

Outside of work, Dawna Rae enjoys oat milk lattes, thrifting, and collaborating on creative story-telling projects!

Kara Tellaisha (she/her) oversees the administrative and business operations at Cleveland Sex & Intimacy Counseling (CSIC). With a professional background in conflict resolution, DEI, and Higher Education, Kara brings a unique blend of strategic oversight and compassionate leadership to her role.

Before joining CSIC, Kara served as the inaugural Director of LGBTQ+ Student Services at Cleveland State University, where she championed inclusivity and support for LGBTQ+ students. An experienced mediator and facilitator, she regularly leads mediation and conflict resolution training courses, as well as LGBTQ+ Safe Space trainings. Kara also serves on the Board of Directors for Cleveland Mediation Center and holds an MBA from Cleveland State University.

Catherine (she/her) is our administrative assistant, dedicated to fostering clear communication and supporting seamless operations. At Cleveland Sex & Intimacy Counseling, Catherine plays a role in ensuring the smooth functioning of daily activities. Her job includes supporting the administrative team with their daily tasks and connecting with clients to address inquiries.

A recent graduate of the University of Dayton with a degree in Psychology, Catherine brings a strong understanding of human behavior and interpersonal dynamics to her role. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, further deepening her passion for facilitating effective communication and connections.