My name is Nicolas Smith, and I currently am employed with Ohio Guidestone as a Behavioral Health Specialist and Counseling Intern. I work with children from ages 5 years old to 18 years old both in school and outside of school as needed. I also work with adult clients who are diagnosed with mental health and/or substance use disorders. 

I graduated with my Bachelors in Psychology and Criminology from Capital University in 2020. Currently, I am enrolled at Heidelberg University pursuing my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and projected to finish in December 2023. 

I currently have my Counselor in Training license, with plans to take my LPC exam at the end of 2023. I also have my Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Preliminary license and will apply for my Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant 2 license this summer.

I specialize in working with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.  My passion is to empower individuals and couples to live life to the fullest. I provide a non-judgmental space for clients to work through difficult experiences and come out stronger.  I have experience working in a non-profit community mental health agency as well as private practice servings.  I have worked with a variety of people helping to address many different mental health needs.   I specialize in helping older teens, adults, and couples deal with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges.  I help clients learn coping skills, set healthy boundaries, and use problem-solving skills to help resolve conflict.  I earned a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. It would be my privilege to walk with you on your transformational path of healing.

Healing Without Limits Counseling and Consulting, LLC (HWLCC) is a counseling and consulting firm focused on aiding in healing the community through mental health treatment, enhancing the mental health system, and changing society's perspective on mental health. HWLCC envisions a world where no one has to suffer in silence from mental illness due to stigma or have to wait until they’re in crisis to receive attention/support. 

As a holistic mental health therapist specializing in trauma and grief, I focus on uncovering the root causes impacting your well-being. Whether you're a teen navigating life changes or an adult seeking clarity, my approach integrates mental and physical health. Together, we'll explore holistic solutions, including EMDR therapy, to promote healing and transformative growth. Let's embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery, understanding your unique journey and fostering holistic well-being.

I am the business manager of Teal Saguaro Wellness.

Jeannine Vegh, M.A., is an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, in Columbus, Ohio. She grew up in Ohio but accomplished all her education and training in California, where she lived for 30 years. It was there that she received her graduate degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Somatic Psychology, from John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill (now known as National University). Previously, she had received two undergraduate degrees. This includes a Bachelor of Arts from Antioch University in Santa Barbara and an Associate of Arts from The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles.

Ms. Vegh has worked in the field of psychotherapy or social work since 1998. For eight years, she worked for Children’s Protective Services in Alameda County – California. She returned to Ohio in 2010 and opened her private practice, Transformative Psychotherapy, LLC in 2012. Here, Ms. Vegh began to define her specialties for her practice by studying symptom patterns and observing somatic cues from the clients she began to treat. As a result, she specializes in working with couples, using the Gottman Method Couples Therapy treatment model. With individuals, she specializes in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, and she also works with Survivors of Narcissists. Ms. Vegh’s work, as a speaker and a psychotherapist, has included both civilian and military populations. Her speaking engagements have been on the topics of Employee Assistance Program Orientation, Stress, Working with Employees with PTSD, Survivors of Narcissists, Military Culture, and Military and Family Life Counselor Orientation. Ms. Vegh resides in Minerva Park, with her boyfriend, where she writes about her second great passion, women’s history.

I am a Licensed Social Worker currently working under the supervision of C. Brown, LISW-S of Wild Blooms Wellness. I have experience as a mental health therapist since 2009 when I received my Master's degree in Social Work. I primarily use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and other trauma modalities with adults to process traumatic events and assist with decreasing symptoms including depression and anxiety. 

Melissa Watson, LPCC-S is a clinician and Associate Clinical Director at Keller Counseling & Associates. Melissa earned her Masters Degree at The Ohio State University in the Counselor Education program and completed her Bachelor’s degree also at The Ohio State University in Human Development and Family Studies. Melissa is experienced working with adults, adolescents and children to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, life transitions, relationship/family concerns and parenting stress. Her approach is goal oriented, client centered with a focus on client’s strengths and wellness. Melissa uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help develop a framework for positive and maintainable change. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys reading, playing sand volleyball, going to sporting events and spending time with family, friends and her dog, Darby.