Jess is the owner and founder of Ohio Valley Counseling, LLC.
She has spent the last several years specializing in trauma informed treatment including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Using an eclectic approach, she tends to utilize several types of counseling based on each client's individual needs. Jess has a passion for individuals from traumatic incidents and believes in a strong mind, body, spirit connection. She is licensed to provide services in Oh, Wv, and PA. In addition to overseeing the practice and working with clients, she offers several training topics including Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress, Living Your Self Care Plan, and Mental Health First Aid. Jess loves spending time with her family. She enjoys cooking and making any type of craft or art.
Brianna received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2019. Brianna is Master certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a trauma informed treatment that helps people heal from PTSD, anxiety, phobias, ocd, depression, grief and more. Brianna believes in everyone that walks through her door and strives to help people see their worth and beauty in life. Working alongside her clients, she not only attempts to meet their needs in a holistic way, but with compassion and a humor that lights up any room. She is independently licensed in the state of Ohio and West Virginia. Brianna enjoys spending time with her husband and cats, reading stories about fairies, doodling on anything she can and singing along to 90's Rock/alternative music.
Michelle received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2018. She enjoys working with people of all ages and has experience counseling clients who have suffered through trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and ADHD. Michelle recognizes the dignity and uniqueness of each person and takes a collaborative and eclectic approach to help her clients meet their goals and improve their lives. As a Catholic Christian, Michelle understands the benefits of faith and spirituality in the healing process and is comfortable incorporating faith-based interventions for those looking for counseling from a Christian perspective. Michelle is independently licensed in the state of Ohio and in West Virginia. When she’s not in the office, Michelle enjoys hiking, kayaking, or doing basically any other outdoor activity.
Rachel (she/her) has been practicing counseling for 7 years, and enjoys working with folks from all different walks of life. She has experience in diagnosing and treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, grief and more. Rachel believes one of her best skills is establishing a strong relationship with each client; this relationship sets a foundation of trust that allows clients to feel safe and understood, which is essential in therapy. You can expect an eclectic approach regarding your treatment, as therapy is not a one size fits all experience. Rachel is independently licensed in Ohio and West Virginia. Outside of therapy work, Rachel likes trying new restaurants, testing out new recipes, spending time in the company of family and friends, and dogs (especially dogs).
Beth obtained her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Franciscan University of Steubenville. After graduating, she worked in numerous settings and positions as a therapist. Beth has worked in residential, community mental health and most recently at an agency where she was the Director of Behavioral Health. When working with clients, the most important thing to Beth is the therapeutic alliance. In the beginning stages of the counseling process, she focuses on developing rapport and building trust. She utilizes a person-centered approach with CBT, DBT, MI, and behavioral therapy, in addition to other evidence-based practices tailored to everyone’s needs. Some of the populations she works well with are individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, body image issues and eating disorders. Beth is dependently licensed in the state of West Virginia and independently licensed in the state of Ohio. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family especially her 6 nieces and nephews.
Rebecca received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2023. She views counseling as a collaborative art and utilizes evidence-based practices such as CBT and ACT, while still allowing the treatment process to be uniquely tailored for (and by) each client. Rebecca enjoys working with clients of all ages but does have a passion for working with children and adolescents as they navigate through emotional, behavioral, and/or social issues which may arise as they journey towards young adulthood. She is excited to continue learning and to grow her scope of practice. Rebecca is dependently licensed in the state of Ohio and is under supervision. In her free time Rebecca loves spending time outdoors, going to concerts and hanging out with her family and friends
Alli received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2023. Alli loves seeing clients achieve their goals and she works to create an environment to challenge her clients to grow and learn new skills. Her goal as a therapist is to empower clients to take ownership of their thoughts, feelings, and actions so they can be free to live deliberately. Alli strives to work alongside her clients so they can live a healthier and happier life. She is interested in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. She enjoys working with clients of all ages, especially couples and families. Alli is under direct supervision until she receives her independent licensure.
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