Marriage, Family, Adolescent and Adult Counselors
Jacques Pelser MA Ed, LPCC-S, LICDC** Accepting new clients - Afternoons/Evenings & every other Saturday (Telehealth or In Person)
Jacques is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S) as well as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. He earned his Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Malone University. Jacques has worked in the mental health and addictions field for over a decade. The populations Jacques has served include: children, adolescent and adult addictions, adults with severe mental illness, group counseling, and school-based mental health treatment. Jacques utilizes a multi-modal approach that is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty adjusting to life stressors, addictions, anger management, and couple's issues, marriage and family systems, and multicultural issues. Jacques' unique life experience of growing up in South Africa allows him to have intimate knowledge of acculturation challenges for immigrants. He is fluent in two languages and still enjoys watching rugby. Jacques is married to Joan and they have a son and a daughter. They enjoy playing board games and going tent camping together. Jacques believes to take life as it comes, and to utilize thoughts and actions to make necessary changes for a fulfilling life. Jacques currently works with 11 years old and older individuals, families, and couples. |
Abigail Harding MA, LPCC-S** Accepting new clients - Daytime Only (Telehealth or In Person)
Abigail is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S) who earned her Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of Akron. Abigail has worked with youth and their families in school-based mental health for 13 years. For the last 4 years, Abigail has been working in private practice. Abigail works from a collaborative and strengths-based approach, assisting and supporting clients to be the author of their own lives. She has experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues and trauma. Abigail believes that each person has their own story that has shaped what they are currently experiencing. Through her work, she strives to foster a safe space where people can tell their story, gain insight into how their experiences have impacted them, and create a new reality that is more fulfilling. Abigail utilizes various therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, family therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting as well as solution-focused and mindfulness-based interventions. Abigail is married to her loving and supportive husband, Adam, and she has three wonderful children. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. Abigail currently works with 11 years old and older individuals, families, and couples. |
Childhood Counselors
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Natalie Thornberry Michele Svegliato
Ph.D., LPCC, LSC CT
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** Waiting list - new clients (Tuesday Evenings)
Natalie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed School Counselor. She earned her Master’s Degree in counseling from Malone University and her Ph.D. from Kent State University. She has worked in office based and school-based settings as a clinical mental health counselor providing care for children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has also provided consultation services to area schools. Dr. Thornberry believes in a holistic, non-judgmental, client centered approach to counseling. She is passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma, grief, loss, depression, anxiety. She has experience working with children and families with common childhood diagnoses like ADHD and other behavior concerns. Dr. Thornberry loves to help caregivers build their confidence in helping their children thrive. She also strongly values playful engagement to address client concerns. Dr. Thornberry uses different interventions to help clients achieve their personal goals, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, somatic interventions, creative play-based techniques, and animal assisted therapy. Dr. Thornberry offers services to clients with her pug, Zelda. Clients may request counseling services with animal assisted intervention with Dr. Thornberry and Zelda. Zelda is a registered Canine Good Citizen with the American Kennel Club. She has also had therapy pet training. Dr. Thornberry is married to her husband, Grant, and they have four children. She enjoys drinking coffee, doing yoga, reading, and supporting her children’s hobbies and activities. Dr. Thornberry currently works with children and families. |
** Accepting new clients (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Michele is a Counselor Trainee currently enrolled in the graduate program at Malone University, where she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is especially passionate about working with children and adolescents and is dedicated to creating a supportive, engaging, and safe environment where young people feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Michele provides support to individuals, families, and couples navigating a range of life transitions and challenges, including family conflict, divorce or separation, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and self-esteem concerns. Her approach is collaborative and individualized, emphasizing the development of practical skills, resilience, and meaningful, lasting change. Michele utilizes a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), exposure therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), art therapy, and play therapy when appropriate, particularly when working with younger clients who benefit from creative and expressive modalities. Having lived in several states, Michele now calls Ohio home. She is a proud mother to one daughter and enjoys hiking, biking, singing, volunteering, painting, crafting, and exploring new creative and outdoor activities. Michele is excited to work with individuals, couples and families of all ages. |
