Ryan L. Dunn, Ph.D.
Dr. Dunn is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience and expertise in providing treatment to adults, teens, and children. Dr. Dunn is the owner and clinical director of New Life Counseling. He was born and raised in Holmes County, Ohio. Dr. Dunn received his undergraduate degree from Malone University, his master’s degree from the University of Dayton, and his doctoral degree from The Ohio State University. He served as a U.S. Air Force psychologist for four years prior to establishing his private practice in Columbus. In 1998 he opened New Life Counseling in Dover. Dr. Dunn provides treatment for a variety of issues some of which are anxiety, depression, marital and family problems, and more specialized treatment services such as pain management and hypnosis therapy. Dr. Dunn and his wife are the parents of two children and are active in their local church.
Wendy Kendrick, LPCC-S
Wendy Kendrick (she/her) is a licensed professional clinical counselor with a supervision designation in the State of Ohio. She is experienced in providing support and treatment to children, teens, and adults. She began her career working in a community-based setting, including a domestic violence shelter. She then transitioned to school-based counseling in urban school districts, while also serving clients in a rural setting using equine-assisted psychotherapy before transitioning to private practice. Her experience includes treating individuals and groups struggling with anxiety and depression, anger problems, life changes, OCD, survivors of trauma and abuse, and issues pertaining to the LGBTQ+ community. Her treatment approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation, and stress management, motivational interviewing, play therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-informed care, She is a certified telehealth provider. Wendy sees children, teens, and adults. She lives in Stark County and enjoys digital art creation, photography, and patronizing the arts.Jessica Lance, LPCC
Jessica Lance is a licensed professional clinical counselor who primarily works in providing treatment to children and adolescents but is also experienced in treating adults with substance abuse issues. She works with people individually, and with families, and can also provide group therapy. She began her career working with adults struggling with drug and alcohol use, but since then has worked with children and adolescents providing office and school-based services. She has successfully worked with individuals struggling with anxiety, anger, behavioral problems, ADHD, drug and alcohol use, depression, adjustment, and post-trauma difficulties. Her approaches to treatment include cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies, as well as relaxation and stress management. Jessica lives with her husband and children in Stark County, where they are involved in their local church.
Marcia Lukens, MA, LSW
Marcia Lukens is a licensed social worker experienced in providing support and treatment to children, adults, and older adults. Her experience includes treating individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, life changes, and marital issues. Marcia uses a variety of therapies such as relaxation therapy, cognitive therapy, and play therapy with children. She has experience in mental health working in both individual and group settings. Marcia and her husband live in Tuscarawas County. She enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends, and playing flute and piccolo in the Dominic Greco Band. Tiffany Shanower, LISW
Tiffany Shanower is a licensed independent social worker, experienced with providing treatment to children and adolescents. She works with individuals, and families, and has facilitated therapy in group settings. She began her career working with children in an inner-city community, then transitioned to working with children and adolescents in a rural community, providing office and school-based services. She has successfully worked with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, behavioral problems, adjustment, ADHD, and post-trauma difficulties. Her approaches to treatment include cognitive behavioral and play therapies, as well as relaxation and stress management strategies. Tiffany lives with her husband and children in Stark County, where they are actively involved in their local church.
Nathan Stephens, Psy.D.
Dr. Stephens is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience and expertise in treating adolescents and adults. His experience includes providing therapy for those with anxiety and depression, addictions, anger problems, histories of abuse, and marital problems. In addition, he has experience providing court-ordered treatment and conducting psychological evaluations of various types, including for those involved in the legal system. Dr. Stephens grew up in the area and he and his family currently live in Stark County. He and his wife are committed members of their local church.
Barbara Wallis, MS, LPCC-SUPV
Barbara Wallis is a licensed professional clinical counselor with experience and expertise in providing support and treatment for men, women, and children. Her desire is to assist those who are facing difficult issues in their lives. Using a variety of therapies, she has treated depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorders. She also has experience with marital issues, family and relationship counseling, treatment of children with emotional or behavioral problems, and providing faith-based counseling. She and her husband, a retired pastor have been married for over 45 years and are active in their local church. They are the proud parents of two sons and enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.
Robert “Chris” Warsinskey, LISW-SUPV
Chris Warsinskey is a licensed independent social worker with a supervisor designation. He is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University and has been practicing in northeast Ohio for over 30 years. He has a wide range of experience and expertise, having worked effectively with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults of all ages, and their families. He is able to work with a full range of concerns, issues, and areas of distress. This includes personal and family problems related to trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, behavior, alcohol and substance use, major life changes, and adverse experiences. He was responsible for establishing a county-wide school-based mental health collaboration in Stark County that included 11 school districts, over 60 schools, and as many mental health providers. Chris and his wife reside in Tuscarawas County and enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren who live in central Ohio.
Patricia Small, LPCC
Navigating life’s challenges can be especially challenging at times for everyone. In times like these, finding a counselor can be beneficial to one’s personal growth and healing. Patricia believes that every client should feel seen, heard, and valued. She provides a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable environment where she meets the client wherever they may be in their life and tailors their counseling treatment accordingly. She supports the client in identifying their goals, building confidence, and promoting hope for their healing journey. Patricia is a licensed professional clinical counselor. She received her Bachelor’s of Psychology from Kent State and her Master’s of Education in Counseling and Human Development from Malone University.
Patricia has experience in providing therapeutic counseling services to children, teens, adults, and couples. She has a special emphasis on the areas of anxiety, depression, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, strengthening parent-child relationships, adjusting to life changes, and enhancing and improving couple relationships. Her treatment approaches include person-centered, cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, play therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. Patricia feels that it is important to provide clients with the necessary tools to first manage symptoms and resolve current life stressors and then to empower them to move forward with hope and confidence to improve their lives. Patricia lives with her husband in the Wayne County area.
Jen Hursey Avon, LPC/LSW
Jen Hursey Avon is a Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Social Worker experienced in providing treatment to adults, children, and adolescents. She works with individuals and families and has also facilitated therapy in group settings. She began her career in a domestic violence shelter providing individual and group therapy to survivors of domestic violence. She then transitioned to providing office, home- and school-based treatment to children, adolescents, and families. She has successfully worked with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, trauma, behavioral and academic issues, as well as grief and loss, adjustment disorders, ADHD, and substance abuse. Her approaches to treatment include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, play, and sand tray therapies, as well as relaxation and stress management. She is a certified telehealth provider. Jen resides with her family in Tuscarawas County and enjoys spending time attending her children's sporting events and doing photography.
Jamie Wilson, LPC
Jamie is a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. She is under the supervision of Barbara Wallis, LPCC-S. She works with individuals and families and has experience in facilitating group therapy. She began her career in homes with individuals with developmental disabilities and volunteered her time at a domestic violence shelter. She transitioned into providing therapy in an outpatient setting to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has also worked with children and adolescents in partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and summer treatment programs. Jamie has worked at a psychiatric facility performing social work roles, and individual, family, and group therapies. She has successfully worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, self-injurious behaviors, marital discord, grief and loss, mood disorders, personality disorders, and behavioral and academic issues. Her approaches to treatment include cognitive behavioral, play therapy, as well as relaxation and stress management techniques. She is a certified telehealth provider. Jamie resides with her husband and two children in Tuscarawas County. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, baking, and playing escape rooms.
Michele Basiletti, LPCC/LICDC
Michele Basiletti is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor experienced in providing mental health counseling, addictions counseling, and spiritual counseling to adults, adolescents, and school-age children. She works with individuals, and families, and has facilitated therapy in group settings and inpatient settings. She works with individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, families of those in
addiction, anxiety and depression, mood disorders, severe mental health disorders, trauma, self-injurious behaviors, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, and ADHD. She has an extensive history of mental health and substance use disorder program development along with faith-based program development. Her approaches to treatment include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, stress management, acceptance, and commitment therapy, mindfulness cognitive-based therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and interpersonal therapy. Michele resides with her family in Harrison County and is an active member of a local church.
Regan Meier, LSW/CDCA
Regan Meier is a licensed social worker and chemical dependency counselor assistant. Utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as her primary therapy, Regan recognizes how early childhood trauma and distressing, unprocessed life experiences impact the quality of life for her clients. Her ability to create a safe space for exploration via Sand Tray Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindful awareness enables her clients to stretch and discover their wiser selves. Regan has experience with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups treating anxiety, depression, school avoidance, abuse, neglect, behavior problems, relationship distress, substance use disorders, moral injury, PTSD, prenatal and postpartum issues, and performance anxiety. Prior to entering the field of behavioral health, Regan studied cultural anthropology and traveled the world widely researching traditional healing methods. She is a member of the EMDR International Association and the National Association of Social Workers. Regan lives with her family in the Wayne County area and enjoys cooking, gardening, and kayaking.
Jacqulyn "Michele" Rankin, LPCC-S
Jacqulyn “Michele” Rankin is a licensed professional clinical counselor with a supervisory designation. She is a graduate of Ursuline College with a master's in Art therapy and Counseling. She has been practicing in northeast Ohio for over a decade. She has worked in several settings such as homes, schools, offices, and Telehealth. She spent the majority of her career in a supervisory position. She has successfully worked with individuals of all ages struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, behavioral problems, adjustments, and post-trauma difficulties. Her treatment approaches include, person-centered, cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy, art therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Michele moved to Tuscarawas county from Summit county in 2021 with her husband and four young children, where they are actively involved in their local church.
JoAnn Uhlig, LMFT
JoAnn Uhlig is a licensed marriage and family therapist, experienced in providing treatment to children and adults. She is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University in Olean, New York with a master's degree in Counseling Psychology. She is currently completing her Independent MFT. Her experience includes treating individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, marital issues, adjustment issues, trauma, and grief and loss. JoAnn has been trained in Integrative Family Systems Treatment. Her approaches to treatment include CBT, play therapy, and solution-focused therapy,
JoAnn resides in Coshocton, Ohio with her family. She enjoys music and decorating.
Kelly Stuhldreher, LPCC-S, NCC
Kelly Stuhldreher is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory designation in the State of Ohio as well as a National Certified Counselor. She works with adult individuals and has experience in facilitating group therapy. She began her clinical experience volunteering with The American Red Cross Stark County Chapter in the Services to the Armed Forces and Rape Crisis departments. She transitioned to working with individuals and groups in private practice and community mental health settings. She has successfully worked with adult individuals struggling with trauma, adjustment, anxiety, anger, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal distress, and military/first responder needs. Her approaches to treatment include person-centered, cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed as well as relaxation and stress management strategies. Kelly resides in Stark county where she is actively involved in her church and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys baking, gardening, movies, history, animals, and sports, especially football.