Jennifer Emch, LPCC-S, Co-owner

Location: Chagrin (primary location) and Chardon, in person/virtual
Ages 25+
Individuals, Couples, Family
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Seasons of Life
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Advanced Clinical Hypnosis
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Motivational Interviewing
CBT, DBT

Erin Moore, LPCC, Co-owner

Location: Chardon and Chagrin, in person/virtual
Ages 18+
- EMDR, mood disorders, trauma and comorbidity
- Couples counseling (Gottman and Attachment Theory)
- Motivational Interviewing
- DBT and CBT

Christelle Buholzer-Leikala, LPCC-S, Clinical Director

Location: Chardon, in person/virtual
Ages: 18+
Individuals, Couples
Trauma, mood disorders, relationship challenges, domestic violence
EMDR, Flash Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Choice; Couples: Gottman, Emotion Focused, Attachment, Reality

Dallas Roessner-Lang, LPCC-S, Clinical Supervisor, Internship Coordinator

Location: Chardon, in person/virtual
Ages: 5+
Children, Adolescents, Adults, Family
Trauma, anxiety, depression,
Mindfulness based CBT, DBT, Flash processing and EMDR, Motivational Interviewing

Aleah Eddy, CT

Locations: Chardon and Telehealth
Ages: 7+
Working under supervision (Dallas Roessner-Lang, LPCC-S)
Graduate student at Kent State University
Motivational Interviewing, CBT and DBT

Ashley Stevens, LPC

Location: Chagrin, in person/virtual
Ages 13+
Individual
LGBTQ+ affirming, depression, anxiety, psychodynamic, mindfulness

Becky Cervenka, LPCC, ATR-BC

Location: Chardon, in person/virtual
Ages 14+
Individual
EMDR, art therapy, CBT, Grief, trauma, anxiety, depression

Cassandra Shofar, LPC

Location: Chardon, in person/virtual
Ages 13+
Individual
EMDR, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance use, CBT, DBT, ACT, Somantic, Psychoanalytic

Clementine Houghton, CT

Location: Chardon, in person/virtual
Ages 10+
Counseling Intern and Master’s student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at John Carroll University

Works under supervision while drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and person-centered approaches

Elisa Valentine, LPCC

Location: Chardon, in person/virtual
Ages 18+
Mindfulness, DBT, CBT, EMDR, Flash
Anxiety, depression, trauma

Hadley Hatteberg, LPCC

Location: Virtual only
Ages 18+
Individual, Couples counseling
Specializing in relationships, people pleasing, emotion regulation, trauma, self-esteem, using attachment, psychodynamic, DBT/CBT lens, EMDR

Jason Cole, LPCC

Location: Chagrin in person/virtual
Ages 16+
Individual and Couples Counseling
CBT, REBT, Person Centered Rogerian, EMDR, psychoeducational and trauma aware
Specialized in the area of substance use treatment and recovery

Jenni Meehan, CT

Location: Chagrin, in person/virtual
Ages 10+
Counseling Intern and Master’s student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at John Carroll University
Works under supervision utilizing EMDR, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, ASD, whole-body approaches (including nutrition), CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing

Julia DiFranco, CT

Location: Chardon, in person/virtual

Ages: kids, pre-teens, teens, adults, individual

Counseling intern and Master's student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at John Carroll University

Works under supervision while drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and person centered approaches.

Katherine Farizel, LPCC

Location: Chardon, in person/virtual
Ages 16+
Individual
EMDR, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness practices, anxiety, depression, PTSD

Keegan Dennis, LPC

Location: Virtual only
Ages 15+
Individual
Grief, Trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD- CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic

Lindsey Simone, LPCC-S

Location: Chagrin and Chardon, in person/virtual
Ages 12+
Individual, couples
CBT, DBT, Mindfulness practices, anxiety, depression, trauma

Lynn Friedman-Piunno, MS, MA, LPC, RN, NCC

Location: Chagrin (in-person and virtual)

Ages 18+
Major Life and Health Transitions
Anxiety and Stress Resilience
Lifestyle Change and Optimization
Cultivation of Comprehensive and Lasting Health and Wellness Mind-Body Alignment
Elevating Quality of Life and Vitality

Natalie Tharp, LPCC, ATR

Location: Chardon, in person/virtual
Ages 6+
Individual, adults, couples
Art therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR, DBT, mood disorders

Michelle Benz, LPC

Location: Chardon and Chagrin Offices, telehealth
Ages 2+
Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, Individuals, Family
Person-Centered, Somatic therapy, Mindfulness, ADHD, art therapy, play therapy,
CBT/DBT, Grief, OCD, trauma, anxiety, depression, Autism, family/relational issues

Ryan Cook, LPCC-S, Clinical Supervisor

Location: Chardon, in person/virtual
Ages: 8+
Children, Teen, Adults, Couples
Psychoanalysis, Person-Centered, CBT/DBT, Anxiety, Stress Management, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Existential Issues,
Offers both Autism and ADHD assessments

Scott McDowell, LPC

Location: Chagrin
Ages 18+
Adults and Couples
Chronic Pain, Parts work, Somatic orientation, Mindfulness

Stacey Johnson, LPCC

Location: Chardon, in person/virtual
Ages 6+
Anxiety, depression, CBT, somatic, mindfulness, emotional and nervous system regulation

Yelena Tselenchuk, Board Certified Naturopath

Location: Chagrin, in person/virtual
Naturopathic & Homeopathic Consultations
Functional blood chemistry analysis
Quantum Biofeedback
Testing; gut microbiome, hormones with metabolites, heavy metals / mold / environmental toxins, food sensitivities, vitamins and minerals, genetic; brain health and more.

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Sadie Mae, Therapy Pup

Location: Chardon, in person/virtual
Ages: All of them!
Provides comfort and emotional support to clients
Specializes in creating calm and welcoming environment
Enjoys sitting quietly during sessions or offering gentle companionship when invited
Known for friendly, nonjudgmental presence that helps reduce stress and anxiety
Loves belly rubs, pets, making new friends, and especially prenatal women and small children!

Amy Lanese, Director of Yoga and Healing Services, 200 RYT, Reiki Master, Raindrop Certified

Amy is our Director of Yoga and Healing Services. She began her yoga journey seeking connection with friends and a way to build strength and flexibility. Her passion grew, leading her to earn her Yoga Teacher Training certification (YTT200) in 2021. In addition to being a certified yoga instructor, Amy is a Certified Raindrop Practitioner and has specialized training in Chair Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Kids Yoga, Laughter Yoga, and Yoga Nidra.

She offers classes and workshops for both adults and children, often incorporating essential oils to deepen relaxation and enhance your overall experience. Amy values yoga for the peace, strength, and self-worth it cultivates, and she looks forward to sharing these benefits with the Ubuntu Wellness community.

Angela Geers, LMT

Location: Chagrin

Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
Grief Massage
Palliative/Hospice Massage
Prenatal Massage
Swedish Massage

Schedule with Angela

Bethany Soeder, LMT

Location: Chardon
Therapeutic Massage
Sports Massage
Cupping Therapy
Hot Stones
Thai Fusion
Trigger Points

Schedule with Bethany

Carrie Campana, LMT

Location: Chardon & Chagrin
Therapeutic Massage
Cupping
Swedish
Sport
Pre-natal
Post-partum

Schedule with Carrie

Christina Imondi, LMT

Location: Chardon and Chagrin
Therapeutic massage
Sports massage
Deep tissue Swedish massage

Schedule with Christina

Erin Moore, M.A., LPCC, LMT, Co-Owner

Location: Chardon and Chagrin
Thai Massage
Therapeutic Massage (Deep Tissue)
Reiki

Schedule with Erin

Jennifer Mikolic, LMT, CMLDT, MCTCP

Location: Chardon
Swedish Massage
Therapeutic Massage
Oncology / Comfort Massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Post-Breast Surgery Scar Tissue Release
Cupping

Schedule with Jennifer

Kate Musick, LMT

Location: Chagrin
Therapeutic Massage
Sports Massage
Firm to Deep Pressure / Deep Tissue

Schedule with Kate

Lauren Hayward, LMT

Location: Chardon
Therapeutic
Trigger point
Swedish
Sports
Cupping
Hot stone
Prenatal massage

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Melanie Hale, E-RYT 200. E-RYT 500, YACEP provider, Certified Yoga Tune Up Teacher

Location: Chardon & Chagrin – Virtual Options Available
Yoga Instructor 500YTT
MPA
Thai Massage
Reiki

Schedule with Melanie

Michelle Gonzalez, Reiki Master and Yoga Teacher

Location: Chardon - Virtual Options Available
Reiki Master and Teacher
Emotion Code practitioner

Schedule with Michelle

Noriko Silver, LMT

Location: Chardon
CranioSacral therapy
Therapeutic
Sports
Cupping
Hot stone
Thai massage
Prenatal
Oncology
Assisted Stretching

Schedule with Noriko

Tracy Sferra, LMT

Location: Chardon
Therapeutic
Sports
Lymphatic Drainage
Reiki
Prenatal

Schedule with Tracy

Amy Lanese, Director of Yoga and Healing Services, 200 RYT, Reiki Master, Raindrop Certified

Location: Chardon
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Certified
Chair Yoga
Restorative
Kids
Yoga Nidra
Laughter Yoga

Schedule with Amy

Erin Hill

Location: Chardon
Group and Private Yoga, with specialization in nervous system down-regulation, somatic release, and myofascial release
Shamanic Studies Instructor

Schedule with Erin

Kate Duffy, Certified Yin Yoga Instructor

Location: Chardon
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Certified
Yin Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga
Children's Yoga

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Jenny Edgell

Location: Chardon

Lengthen & Burn: Pilates + Cardio Sculpt

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Kelly Galinac, Zumba Certified Instructor, AFAA Certified Group Fitness

Location: Chardon
Zumba Instructor

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Melanie Hale, E-RYT 200. E-RYT 500, YACEP Provider, Certified Yoga Tune Up Teacher

Location: Chardon & Chagrin – Virtual Options Available
Yoga Instructor, 500 YTT
MPA
Group and Private Yoga

Schedule with Melanie

Michelle Gonzalez, Reiki Master And Yoga Teacher

Location: Chardon
Yoga (group and private); emphasis on nervous system regulation.

Schedule with Michelle

Rachel D'Aquin, Certified Expert Sound Healer, Certified Crystal Healer (CCH), Certified Crystal Bodyworker (CCB)

Location: Chardon
Certified Crystal Healing & Bodywork Practitioner
Sound Healing

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Susan Littlefield, RYT-200

Location: Chardon
Yoga Teacher
Barre Instructor

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Jennifer Detrio

Location: Chardon
H.I.I.T. instructor (High Intensity Interval Training)

Schedule with Jennifer

Dawn Baynes, Chief Operating Officer

Dawn plays a pivotal role in ensuring that our practice operates seamlessly, allowing our team of dedicated mental health and healing professionals to focus on what they do best - providing high-quality care to those in need. Dawn meticulously oversees the day-to-day operations at Ubuntu, seamlessly managing critical tasks such as insurance billing, payroll administration, and essential secretarial responsibilities.

Mary Nicholson, Administrative Assistant