Our team.

Jason Morris MSW, LISW is an IFS Level One trained therapist who specializes in helping people connect with different parts of themselves in a more compassionate way. He also specializes in relational issues, attachment wounds, and couples work. His clients would describe him as warm, humorous, open, and compassionate. He is also a Level Two Gottman trained therapist.

Rachelle Dunno MSW, LSW is an RLT trained therapist who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people manage difficult thoughts and behaviors. She specializes in working with couples. Her clients would describe her as safe, open, direct, and honest.

Cara Swain MSW, LSW has over 20 years of experience in therapy, mentoring, and counseling. Over the years they developed a sensitivity to the concept of each person being the expert of their own experience. Cara approaches everyone as someone worthy of love and respect, regardless of present or past behavior. They see their role as a therapist to be one of discovery, support, and encouragement.

Cara strives to create a brave environment with their clients. One where they can truly be themselves without judgment or expectations. They believe that communication is paramount for creating healthy relationships on every level. They work with people of all ages. They also work with couples and families. They are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Claire Osborne MSW, LSW has spent her career building communities of belonging. She brings that experience with her and understands that it is by building connections to oneself, others, and our communities that belonging can be found. Claire’s experiences have led to a deeply held belief that no one moment has to define a person. Claire has worked with individuals from various backgrounds and ages including working with military veterans to build peer to peer connections. Those she has worked with would describe her as passionate, genuine, and compassionate.

Emma Southwick MSW, LSW, has 7 years of experience in behavioral health. She specializes in collaboration with the client, helping them explore the impact and interaction of thoughts, feelings and behaviors in their lives through guided conversation. Emma aims to end each session by identifying positive changes for the client to implement or work towards, giving them the tools to improve their daily life. Emma's clients have described her as compassionate, humorous and non-judgemental, qualities that make her work compatible with clients from all walks of life. She has high levels of experience working with students, veterans and substance use clients. Emma welcomes new clients from adolescence to adulthood, as well as relationship counseling for adult couples.

Malakai (Kai) is a five year old Bernese Mountain Dog/Siberian Husky mix. He is a certified therapy dog with Alliance of Therapy Dogs. When he’s not working, he enjoys running, swimming, and hanging out with his moms and (animal) siblings. Kai is a great listener, an avid cuddler, and an all-around positive support pup.

Lee earned their Master’s of Social Work through Simmons University in 2019. Previously, they obtained a Bachelor of Music from Bowling Green State University. Lee has been a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio since 2019 (S.1904157).

Lee began their social work career working with children who experienced trauma and their families. They have specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and are working toward certification. In addition to TF-CBT, Lee is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), working toward certification in this as well. They inform their practice with The Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems Therapy.

Lee has clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults from diverse backgrounds. They enjoy utilizing creative therapeutic approaches and interventions, often incorporating art, music, or play into sessions. They take a client-centered and strengths-based approach to working collaboratively with their clients.

Lee strives to hold a safe and brave space for all clients and truly hear what they have to share. Lee embraces the individuality of each clients’ self and story and works to empower clients to embrace themselves as well. Lee’s areas of specialized interest and training include abuse and trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and working with the LGBTQIA+ Community.

Hailey Thanasiu BSW, LSW earned her degree in Social Work at the University of Toledo in 2018. She brings a passion for working with children as well as teens, with an empathetic, humorous and transparent approach to the client relationship. Hailey creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients to thrive in, and tailors her approach to each of her clients unique needs and interests. Her goal is to empower her clients with the tools and strategies to build resilience and confidence, as well as better manage issues that are affecting them.

Gaby Hawkins is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio. She has been working as a licensed professional since 2019. She received an undergraduate degree in Social Work in 2018, and a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2019, with a focus on mental health.

Gaby has experience working in the community mental health field with all ages. She has worked in both group and individual therapy, and in community outreach and advocacy. Gaby’s specialization is in skills building with adolescents and adults to assist in managing challenges with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and environmental and occupational stressors. She utilizes solution-focused techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, motivational interviewing, and approaches her practice from a person-centered and strengths-based way. She also enjoys incorporating mindfulness and muscle relaxation in her sessions to promote a calming and supportive environment.

Gaby hopes to cultivate an environment where her clients can feel supported and accepted just as they are. Her style can be best described as client driven, compassionate, eclectic, and goal oriented. Gaby hopes to help her clients reach their goals through exploring their strengths and utilizing those strengths to assist them in managing their challenges.

Bella Worden, LSW has 5 years of behavioral health experience, starting their career working with children, teens, and families. They are passionate about working with diverse populations including LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence, developmentallly disabled, and adolescents. They take pride in working with people from many walks of life, understanding the importance of a compassionate and individualized approach for each client.

Bella sees their role in the therapeutic process is to walk alongside clients and allow them to guide and be the expert on their own experience. Bella specializes in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, adjustment concerns, and gender identity concerns.

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