Meet Our Counselors
Ellen Larabee MA, LPCC
Owner and Counselor
My therapy style is empathetic, insightful, reflective, humorous and goal-affirming. "I have always had a "quirky" sense of humor and I love that I can bring that into session with me. Sometimes being able to laugh or to see the absurdity of life shakes loose the obstacles and anxiety. I use elements from mindfulness, family systems and clinical hypnotherapy. My initial goal is to connect with you and your experiences in your world, ask questions, provide feedback, and use interventions to rebuild and reinforce your sense of self and your place in the universe."
Top Specialties
Trauma and C-PTSD
Mood Disorders
Anxiety
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Expertise
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Bipolar Disorder
Codependency
Depression
Dual Diagnosis
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
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LGBTQ+
Marital and Premarital
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Thinking Disorders
Grace Shade MA, LPCC
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Counselor
My therapy style is attentive, insightful, understanding, warm and empathetic. "I received a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling at Winebrenner Theological Seminary. I use a range of techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. Clients I see are experiencing difficult life transitions, emotional dysregulation, and relationship difficulties. I love being a therapist because I am able to help support individuals on their journey toward their own life goals."
Top Specialties
Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Overcontrolled Coping
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Expertise
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LGBTQ+
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma
Bipolar Disorder
Career Counseling
Codependency
Depression
Dual Diagnosis
Emotion Regulation
Grief
Tracy Allen MS, LPCC-S
Counselor
My therapy style is warm, fun, and sometimes silly, curious, and imaginative. I have an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. "I take a creative, strengths-based approach when working with children, providing a safe place for my young clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, wants and needs. I truly enjoy working with children and their caregivers to develop new ways of addressing concerns, and help families create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in their homes."
Top Specialties
Children and adolescents ages 3-18
Parent Child Interaction Therapy​
Expertise
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AD/HD
Anxiety
Anger
Depression
Emotion Regulation
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
​Peer Relationships
LGBTQ+
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sleep Difficulties
Stress
Trauma
Julie Dibble MS, LPC
Counselor
My therapy style is creative, engaging, fun and empowering. I have an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. "I enjoy working with children, teens and young adults to give them the tools to build a better life, not just renovate theirs. The earlier we are able to start teaching simple basics of concepts like boundaries, consent (yes/no/good/bad), and how to use their voices/skills to advocate for themselves and others, the sooner we will start seeing more compassionate, empathetic, helpful world leaders or even more friendly smiles on the street.
Top Specialties
Children and adolescents
Young adults experiencing change​
Expertise
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Anxiety
Self-esteem
Anger issues
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Depression​
LGBTQ+
Personal Development
Role conflicts
Peer/family conflicts
Emotional Dysregulation
Melinda Rachelle Kostecky, LPAT
Counselor Trainee
My therapy style is strength-based and compassion-focused using both mind and body.
compassionate, and solution-focused. I have a Master’s Degree and License in Art Therapy. I love being an art therapist and counselor in training because being a helping professional aligns with who I am as a person. As an artist and empath, I find beauty in seeing what is beyond the surface and I place value in the subtle details that often go unnoticed or disregarded. The best thing about being a therapist is witnessing the resilience and growth in people over time as they navigate adversity or transitions in their life. It is a privilege to walk alongside another person as they look inward, connect with the deepest parts of themselves, find meaning, and build healthy connections.
Top Specialties
Children and adolescents
Adults
Areas of Interest
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Trauma associated with neglect, and physical and sexual abuse
Parent and child conflict resolution and violence prevention
Trauma informed care and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
LGBTQ+
Jennifer Perez-Savage, LPAT
Counselor Trainee
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My therapy style is creative, compassionate, and solution-focused. As a Clinical Counseling graduate student and a registered and licensed Art Therapist in New York and Ohio, I am dedicated to helping clients of all ages process death and loss, build resilience, and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose. With a deep understanding of these complex adjustments, I provide empathetic guidance in navigating profound life transitions. When working with children and young adults, I create a nurturing space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and needs while collaborating with caregivers to develop effective strategies for creating a safe and loving home atmosphere.
Top Specialties
Grief and Bereavement
Adolescents ages 11-18
Areas of Interest
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End-of-Life
Terminal Illnesses
Self Esteem
Stress Management
Trauma
​Adjustment Disorders
Anxiety
Anger
Depression
Death & Loss