Meca Seward is a counselor and holds a master’s degree in social work from Ohio University. She has a wide variety of experiences and has worked in correctional facilities with inmates, in outpatient settings with patients impacted by HIV, and in private practice helping adults overcome substance addictions, sexual addictions, and other mental health conditions. She has supervised other practitioners, lead therapeutic groups, and has been a leader in her community helping with the Black Lives Matter movement. Meca is passionate about helping patients reach their goals, improve their lives, and heal from trauma. She is determined to help all that need mental health guidance. She uses a variety of approaches that include strengths based perspective and cognitive behavioral approach.

Katie Farina is a counselor who holds a master’s degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University. She is grateful and honored to be a part of her patients’ journey. Her goal is to help her patients uncover their true potential and help them lead a life that is worth celebrating. Katie strongly believes that while we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. She enjoys helping adults who experience depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, and are going through life transitions. She has extensive experience working with clients struggling with addictions to drugs, alcohol, sex, and gambling. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve the life they deserve!

Sarah Towning is a counselor and holds two master’s degrees from Case Western Reserve University, one in social administration and one in social work. In addition, she served our country as a Combat Medic and Medical Section Sergeant. Sarah is trained in trauma informed yoga. She is also certified in health education. Sarah works with clients ages 13 and up including crisis intervention, trauma, substance use, dual diagnosis, and domestic violence. She works with first responders, veterans, and active military. She also works with couples who experience legal involvement. Sarah views her clients as experts, placing herself in a learning role, allowing them to guide the therapy in a true co-working environment. Her clients describe her as creative, supportive, insightful, honest, flexible, empowering, and empathetic.

Margo is a therapist that holds a master’s degree in social work from Ohio State University. Margo views therapy as a collaborative and thought-provoking process, in which she will support and guide your journey of self-discovery and growth. As your therapist, she will tailor her approach depending on your needs. It is her commitment to offer you a safe space without judgement and provide an empathetic ear. Each person is unique which means that the approach should be unique to you. Margo’s goal is to help you understand behavior patterns which will lead to a better understanding of oneself. Margo specializes in treating anxiety, depression, adult ADHD, self-esteem issues, body image issues, gender and sexual identity issues, and life transitions.

Joshua Adams is a clinical licensed social worker who earned his master’s degree from The Ohio State University.  He believes therapy is a journey toward healing and meaningful change. As difficult as your path may be, Joshua can guide you to forage new insights, perspectives, and solutions for your growth and well-being. Joshua is also a writer and editor who believes creativity is a natural tool for self-discovery and healing. He has worked with veterans and other populations to help them cope with trauma and challenges by using creative writing.  With a strengths-based and narrative approach, he believes that you have the power to edit your perspectives to reframe how you handle past, present, and future challenges. His practice is also grounded in spirituality, as he believes strong faith provides a sense of purpose and direction toward becoming your best self.

Sian Lewis is a native of Great Britain. She graduated with Master’s in Social Work in 2013 and has been working as a licensed social worker ever since in the US but worked as a social worker before then in Great Britain. She has a variety of experiences ranging from working within the correction facilities, providing social work services to children in schools, providing counseling services to college students at the Ohio State University, being a hospital social worker, to working with victims of sex trafficking. She is excited to provide counseling services to patients at Holistic Wellness Solutions and is joining our team in January 2023!

Rachel Maloney is a clinical licensed social worker who holds a master’s degree in social work from The Ohio State University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of clinical contexts, to include the school and community-based settings, as well as the intensive residential treatment setting. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy in her work and operates from a strengths-based framework, to assist her clients in finding healing from the wounds of life and empowering them to reach their full potential. Her goal is to help her clients in the process of discovering all that they are capable of. Rachel has experience working with individuals struggling with a broad range of mental health related concerns, sexual addiction issues, significant trauma histories, family issues, and various interpersonal and relational challenges. Additionally, she believes that incorporating faith into her work as a counselor is a highly effective component in the overall success of her clients, for those who desire this in their treatment.

Autumn earned a master’s degree in social work with a specialization in mental health and substance misuse at The Ohio State University. She is a compassionate and dedicated professional who has dedicated her life to helping individuals struggling with mental health. Autumn has a profound focus on evidence-based practice and a passion for addressing gender-affirming care, trauma, women’s issues, and personality disorders.  Autumn actively seeks to create a safe and inclusive space for individuals from all walks of life. Her comprehensive understanding allows her to offer tailored and effective therapeutic interventions to her clients. Autumn is known for her empathetic approach, creating a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and healing.  Autumn utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach (CBT) and Behavioral Activation (BA). Her expertise in trauma-informed care has helped many survivors on their path to recovery.

Jennifer is a licensed independent social worker (LISW), and holds a master’s degree in social work from The Ohio State University. She has worked as a therapist in psychiatric crisis facilities and inpatient hospitals and has experience working with a wide range of mental illnesses, addictions, and life stressors. Jennifer also works in community mental health, as the leader of a team serving adults with mental health and addiction needs. She enjoys working with individuals, families, and couples, utilizing a wide variety of treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), and psychoeducation.  She enjoys helping her clients to achieve their goals, meet their potential, and overcome their challenges. Her goal as a therapist is to make sure that her clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. Jennifer serves adults, age 18 and over.