Our Therapists

Experience matters. That’s why we’ve built Columbus’s premier counseling team, featuring 20+ licensed therapists with diverse specialties and approaches. Our extensive team ensures you’ll find the perfect match for your journey.

Mackenzie Ambrozich LSW

Therapist - Supervised by Andrea Rehl LISW-S

In sessions, Mackenzie utilizes a strengths-based approach paired with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients approach their concerns from…

Gillian Hicks LSW

Therapist - Supervised by Andrea Rehl, LISW-S

I have a desire for my clients to feel seen and understood. I will come alongside you with sensitivity, encouragement and a heart to illuminate your strengths so you can…

Elisha McNeal LSW

Therapist- Supervised by Andrea Rehl LISW-S

I consider it an honor to be able to sit with people in their hardships. I engage with others in a highly-relational approach, knowing that healthy relationships are a key component…

Rita Kittle LPC

Therapist - Supervised by Rusty Simon LPCC-S

Rita has previous unique corporate experience in coaching, mentoring, and training individuals to reach their full potential. She is a…

Marietta Renne LPC

Therapist - Supervised by Nicole Newsome, LPCC-S

Marietta earned her Doctor of Nursing from Case Western Reserve University and specialized in nurse-midwifery. She was a certified…

Rusty Simon LPCC-S

Therapist and Supervisor

Rusty enjoy helping clients discover their strengths and build on them. A lot of people are finding meaning in their faith and their relationship with God. I want to help them integrate this strength into their counseling process.

Jeremy Thomas LPC

Therapist- Supervised by Sam Pogorelski LPCC-S

Jeremy is very person centered and remind people that I’m a guide on their journey of healing or self development. Using role play and experiential interventions are my go to as well.

Makoto Asahara LPC

Therapist - Supervised by Bridget Perrin LISW-S

Makoto is skilled in building a helping relationship with clients based on mutual trust and respect and interacting with them in a culturally sensitive manner. Makoto provides integrative psychotherapy with a Christ-centered approach as he strongly believes that developing a good rapport with clients is the key to effective therapeutic interventions.

Andrea Rehl LISW-S

Therapist and Supervisor

Andrea values creating a safe and supportive environment to help promote collaboration between herself and the client by assisting them discovering the tools needed in their journey towards wellness.

Katherine Penty LPCC

Therapist

She received her Master of Science Degree in Social Agency Counseling from the University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio 1996, completed Clinical Counseling coursework at Ashland Seminary, Ashland Ohio 1998.

Tessa Mitan LPC

Therapist - Supervised by Rusty Simon LPCC-S

Tessa has a passion for helping others walk through challenging circumstances and heal from past hurts/wounds. My goal is to help every client thrive psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually through a strong therapeutic relationship and evidence-based practices.

Gillian Grose

Therapist - Supervised by Rusty Simon LPCC-S

Gillian believes that knowing the truth about ourselves, others, and the world can free us to live fully and be our healthiest selves. Through an open and trusting relationship with a therapist, people can feel safe to be real, be known, and be understood.

Josie Fickell LSW

Therapist - Supervised by Bridget Perrin LISW-S

Josie loves to walk alongside people in their journey and for them to feel heard. She is passionate about helping people accomplish their goals and for them to live a meaningful life.

Malinda Eberly LISW

Therapist

She is passionate about advancing research and evidence-based practice to raise awareness and lower stigma to transform how we engage with whole-person wellness using the biopsychosocial + spiritual model.

Samantha Robertson LSW

Therapist - Supervised by Andrea Rehl LISW-S

Samantha believes in not only a heavily strength-based approach, but in having a relational approach with my clients. She desires each person with whom I sit with, to know that they are deeply loved and cared for.

Nicole Newsome LPCC-S

Therapist and Supervisor

Nicole focuses on strengths of teach client and believes in coming alongside the client in a collaborative approach to meet their desired goals.

Nicole Riddle LPC

Therapist - Supervised by Rusty Simon LPCC-S

Nicole has experience working with adolescents and adults with a variety of concerns from different treatment modalities. She strongly believes in meeting the individual where they’re at and assisting them in meeting their goals.

Tao Wilkes LISW-S

Therapist

Tao's therapy style is flexible, non-judgmental and client-centered. Clients can expect to feel relaxed and safe to talk and learn during the session with Tao.

Lisa Simon LPCC

Therapist

Lisa believes grieving losses is an important part of life and healing, and feels honored to have clients share their stories and allow her to accompany them through the grieving process.

Abigail Kurtz LSW, CDCA

Therapist - Supervised by Andrea Rehl LISW-S

Sam Pogorelski LPCC-S

Therapist and Supervisor

We all face different challenges physically, mentally, and spiritually. Sam's heart as a counselor is to come alongside clients as they journey to discover the truth about who they are and their abilities to use skills to overcome life obstacles.

Bridget Perrin LISW-S

Owner and Therapist

My heart for client work is to come alongside to support and equip clients to gain clarity and mastery on their healing Journey.

Charity Ritter LISW-S

Owner and Therapist

Charity has a passion to connect with people in their pain and help them find answers, clarity, and improvement in their mental health and relationships through thier faith in Jesus.

Danielle Simpson NCSP

Licensed Independent School Psychologist

Danielle provides evaluation, diagnostic, and test interpretation services directly related to learning difficulties in all ages.

Learn More About Our Mental Health Services in Columbus

Licensed & Experienced Clinicians

In-Person & Online Counseling

Our professional team will be happy to help you understand your insurance benefits, payments, and find the right therapist for your needs.

Hours

Our phones are on:

Monday–Thursday: 9am–5pm

Friday: 9am–4pm

A notice of 48 hours is required for all cancellations.

Contact

Phone: 614-437-9910

Main Office: 1335 Dublin Rd. Suite 212C
Columbus, OH 43215

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