Clinician (Limited Scheduling Availability) Hello. I have much experience working with adults and kids of all ages. I truly love my profession and am inspired by the people that I come into contact with everyday. Counseling is a crucial part of creating lasting and meaningful changes in your life. Like most positive things, the positive changes that you make in counseling are contagious. Expect your loved ones to notice your brighter outlook and be impacted. The Ripple Effect is a beautiful side effect of your hard work in counseling. I have a passion for working with teens and kids as well as adults. I am able to connect with adults and high risk youth and create a safe and trusting environment for change. I truly enjoy being a part of the unfolding of the therapeutic process. My experience is mostly working with at risk youth in residential, school and outpatient settings. My treatment approach is client centered and solution focused. I strive to balance self esteem building and self exploration with practical solutions that move you toward your goals. In sessions we will explore your thoughts and behaviors, past childhood to adult experiences, and how they relate to the symptoms and challenges that bring you to counseling. We work toward identifying your thought patterns, and how to put a positive spin on your thoughts about yourself and others toward a healthy outcome. I believe together we can strive for healing, wellness, and freedom. I look forward to meeting you.

Clinician There are times in life when we feel alone with nowhere to turn to make sense of all that life throws our way. Helping people find their way in life drives my desire to be a counselor. My goals for my counseling clients are to leave my office with a better sense of self and the knowledge that I was a partner on their journey through difficult life events. I help clients including adults, families, adolescents, and children to better understand themselves and feel empowered to succeed in life. Allowing all clients, the space to grow is vital. My approach as a counselor is completely based on the needs of my clients. I do favor a few different therapy approaches. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solutions Focused Therapy empower my clients. These methodologies are meant to create a rich, full and meaningful life while coping with the tragedy and trauma that life can bring. I provide services for those who suffer from depression, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, relationship issues, and more. I work from a spiritual point of view. My faith leads me each and every day. Faith based counseling is available by request. While my Christian beliefs influence the way I understand humanity, I see clients from all backgrounds and respect the views of each individual client. Currently, I am supervised by Amber Smith LPCC-S. “If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so Prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is be Present in the Present… Gratefully.” -Mary Angelou

Clinician I have a passion for serving others, and I’ve had the opportunity to serve many individuals during my many years working in the helping field. My experience includes community mental health, residential, and school settings. I have worked with adults and children of all ages who were experiencing trauma, loss, emotional health difficulties, physical and intellectual disabilities, and more. I am especially passionate and knowledgeable about depression, anxiety, and childhood trauma and its impacts on development and long-term outcomes. Using supportive listening, warmth, empathy, and positive regard, I join with you on your journey to discover the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that are keeping you stuck. By uncovering and addressing unhelpful thinking patterns and belief systems and beginning to see them differently, I believe that people can dramatically change their lives. I am dedicated to providing you a safe and confidential therapy experience. I use a person-centered approach with the individuals I serve, meeting people where they are and helping them unpack what’s keeping them from getting where they’re going. I know that every person I serve has unique strengths, and I enjoy helping others discover or re-discover those strengths. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to walk beside you on your journey to wellness! Currently, I am supervised by Michelle Salazar, LISW-S, LICDC.

Clinician When people experience life stressors, trauma, loss and hardship, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a stressful/traumatic experience. I help my clients including adults, families, couples and teens find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole and safe. No single approach is right for every individual, and so I have been trained in a range of modalities including, strength based, person centered, cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapy. I provide compassionate and confidential services for people struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, behavioral problems, addiction and more. I have over 30 years of experience working in the field of mental health and addiction services, and I have my Master of Social Work degree from The Ohio State University with an LISW-S licensure. What my experience and education have taught me is that no two individuals or families are the same; therefore, what works for one may not work for another. “People do not care about how much you know until they know how much you care.”

Clinician Currently, I am supervised by Michelle Salazar, LISW-S, LICDC.

Clinician (Limited Scheduling Availability) I have been blessed to provide care, services, and support to people over the entire spectrum of life. I have a passion for working with the elder population, and part of my role at Momentum Counseling is providing counseling and support to patients in area facilities. I use a client-centered approach and use validation therapy techniques, realizing that most behaviors are an expression of emotions. My clinical areas of interest include: depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, family, relationship, or couples issues, spiritual concerns, adjustment to change/life transitions, and grief/loss/bereavement. Professional consultation is also available to provide families with caregiver consultation and supportive counseling, to assist with long-term care claims, to assist families with preparing for facility placement, and resource education and referral. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation, I have focused much of my continuing education in the area of dementia, accumulating many hours of training. Dementia is a diagnosis that is unique to each person and a difficult journey for both the person with dementia and loved ones. I am passionate about working together to discover ways to connect with the individual, stepping into his reality, validating expressed emotions, while maintaining dignity. I look forward to helping you on your journey. “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not without effect.” 1 Corinthians 15:10a

Hey there! Welcome to the Momentum Counseling Wellness Team page. I'm thrilled to introduce you to our amazing team of caring and talented professionals. We hope you'll find comfort and healing with our skilled, licensed clinicians. Our team brings decades of experience in mental health and addiction counseling, helping folks navigate relationship and personal challenges. We use a client centered, empowering evidence-based approach to help you reach your goals. Our therapists enjoy connecting with people and focus on you, showing great results in tackling anxiety, depression, couples and family issues, teen and kid challenges, trauma, addiction, and stress management. Walking with you on your journey to healing and growth is truly our honor. We know deciding to start counseling can be tough. At Momentum Counseling, we honor your strengths and aim to build on them. As the owner, my vision is to provide an exceptional therapeutic experience to everyone who walks through our doors. We can't wait to connect with you. Be well!