Every two months this page will be updated to let you know the status of our therapists accepting new referrals and if the therapist is offering special services.  This page will also include any special programs and events being offered at Psych and Psych Services.

An anger Management Program is being developed by Rick Banas. This will be a group therapy program offered to the local Courts. Clients who are not court-referred are also more than welcome to take advantage of this new program.
    Rosezina Meadows has started a second low intensity out-patient Chemical Dependency Program. This group program meets once a week on Tuesdays from 7:30 PM until 9:00 PM.

Our Chemical Dependency Program welcomes Cindy Arnold, CCDC-III. Cindy is an experienced chemical dependency counselor who has worked in the C/D field for many years.
    Psych and Psych Services welcomes back Patricia Manns-Birmingham, LISW to the Practice! Pat worked with us for many years before relocating to Columbus, Ohio. She has now returned and will be accepting new clients beginning in June 2008.

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Diana Santantonio, Ed.S.:   General mental health problems, especially stress related difficulties are what I am seeing a lot of right now. I continue to treat many clients in my area of specialization -- eating disorders and couples/sexual problems. My schedule is tight, but I will make room for new people as needed.

David Zachau, MA, PCC-S:   I am currently accepting new clients. I currently have both evening and Saturday appointment slots open. Sexual problems in relationships  is one specialty  area that I have been focusing on recently.  I also have been focusing on treating sexual acting out problems. 

Patricia Chmura, M.Ed., PCC-S:    I am currently accepting new clients.  I treat both children and adults. I work with families, couples, and with individuals.  I work both on Saturday and in the evening.

Christine Saladin, PCC:  I will be on vacation during the first part of June.  I am accepting new patients upon my return from vacation.  I return on Monday June 23, 2008.  My office hours currently include Wednesday through Saturday  appointment times.  I have a special interest in working with adolescents and their families on school-related and social issues as well as goal planning and developing future orientation.

Mary Migra, LISW:   I am accepting new patients.  I have special interest in providing anger management counseling and counseling services to gay/lesbian clients.

Jennifer Hodgson,  M.Ed., PCC-S:   I am currently accepting new clients and have availability Tuesday evenings and Saturdays.  I have been working with many families in divorce situations where school age children and adolescent children are struggling to cope.   I also have experience and interest in working with families who foster and adopt school age children/adolescents.

Peggy Kirsch, MSSA, LISW:   I am accepting new patients.  I provide services to persons with chemical dependency problems.  I also provide mental health counseling to individuals without substance abuse problems.

Rosezina Meadows, MA, PC:  My primary focus is in treating chemical dependency related problems. I am currently accepting new clients.

Brock Lutz,  MA, PC:    My schedule is fairly “tight” currently.  I am accepting new clients, but need to schedule the appointments myself.  Please feel free to call for an appointment, but realize it will take up to a day for us to get back to you with a good appointment time.

Sarah Della Vella, MSSA, LISW:  I am currently accepting new clients.  Couple’s therapy is a specialty area of mine. 

Philip Verda, M.Ed., PCC-S:    I am currently accepting new clients.  I am interested in treating clients with general mental health concerns as well as substance abuse. 

Kathleen Connell, MA,  PC:   I am currently accepting new clients. I have a special interest in treating women’s issues.  I have available hours in the evening as well as during the day.
   
Cynthia Arnold, CCDC-III:   I currently have openings to see clients with chemical dependeny problems.

Richard Banas, MA:   I am starting up an anger management group therapy program.  Please give me a call if you are interested in learning more.  I have particular interest in treating couples and adolescent boys struggling with anger and oppositional behavior problems.