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  Shemya Wilson

  Provider

  As a Black woman with ADHD and anxiety, Shemya understands the complexities of navigating mental health challenges. Her personal experiences, combined with her professional training, fuels her passion for helping others manage their mental well-being while embracing their unique identities. Shemya specializes in trauma-informed care, advocacy, and supporting individuals in managing life stressors. Through a compassionate, client-centered approach, she empowers clients to break free from past difficulties, gain clarity, and live authentically. Her practice blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with an understanding of the cultural and personal factors that influence each individual’s experiences. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or the everyday pressures of life, she offers a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore emotions, set meaningful goals, and develop resilience. Shemya is dedicated to helping clients find healing, self-empowerment, and balance. As a life coach, she focuses on helping individuals cultivate self-confidence, build effective coping strategies, and develop the skills necessary to lead fulfilling lives. She also advocates for mental health awareness and works to reduce stigma, empowering clients to find strength and purpose on their unique journeys to well-being. Shemya Wilson receives supervision from Dr. Jordan Allison (OH license #P.7469) and Alana Trevino (OH license #I.2203461-SUPV).

  Link: Shemya Wilson

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  Johnae Spain

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  Johnae is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio who received her Masters of Social Work from The Ohio State University in 2024. With extensive experience working with diverse communities, children, and adolescents, Johnae is dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care. Skilled in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, motivational interviewing, and play therapy, she specializes in trauma-informed care to support individuals through healing and growth. Committed to cultural humility, Johnae approaches each individual with deep respect for their unique background and experiences. She is passionate about fostering a supportive, empowering environment where individuals can recognize their strengths, set meaningful goals, and realize their full potential. Through a collaborative and strengths-based approach, Johnae strives to create lasting positive change in the lives of those she serves. Johnae Spain receives supervision from Dr. Jordan Allison (OH license #P.7469) and Alana Trevino (OH license #I.2203461-SUPV).

  Link: Johnae Spain

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  Jalane Miller

  Provider

  Jalane Miller is a compassionate and inclusive therapist dedicated to empowering individuals toward healing and growth. With a strong foundation in social work and a deep commitment to social justice, she supports clients from all walks of life, with a special focus on neurodivergent individuals, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and culturally diverse populations. Jalane’s therapeutic approach is collaborative and person-centered. She integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Affirmative Therapy, and Strengths-Based Therapy. Grounded in trauma-informed care and the 8 dimensions of wellness, Jalane creates a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their identities, build coping skills, and create meaningful, fulfilling lives. With experience in both clinical and community settings, Jalane brings a unique perspective to the therapeutic process—one rooted in empathy, advocacy, and authentic connection. She understands the importance of meeting clients where they are and honors each person’s unique story. Whether you're navigating life transitions, identity exploration, anxiety, or emotional challenges, Jalane is committed to walking alongside you with warmth and respect. Her goal is to help you access your inner strengths, discover new possibilities, and move forward with confidence and clarity. Jalane Miller receives supervision from Dr. Jordan Allison (OH license #P.7469) and Alana Trevino (OH license #I.2203461-SUPV).

  Link: Jalane Miller

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  Laura Ighedesa

  Provider

  As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Laura believes in a collaborative approach to recovery. In your safe and supportive space, you'll work together, utilizing effective, data-driven therapies, to help you navigate challenges and achieve your unique goals. She understands that reaching out takes courage, yet your inherent resilience and strength have brought you this far. Remember, these experiences are common and truly happen to the best of us. If you are seeking a therapist over 60 with life experience and a profound understanding of childhood and traumatic impact, she is here for you. Her strong character and integrity ensure utmost discretion in sensitive matters. Laura is deeply committed to client-centered care, infused with compassion and spiritual values that quietly deepen her patience, grace, and focus as she supports you through all aspects of your journey. "On a personal note: I'm a dedicated reader, and a lifelong learner. My love for animals is strong, though my allergies mean I admire them from afar. While I value human connections and invite conversation at times, at home I tend to be a bit reserved, enjoying thoughtful interactions and personal space." Laura Ighedesa receives supervision from Dr. Jordan Allison (OH license #P.7469).

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  Patricia Deinlein

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  Patty earned her undergraduate degree in English Literature at Edge Cliff College in the 1960's and pursued her Masters in Film during the 1970's. In 1998 she completed her Masters in Counseling and Human Services degree through the University of Dayton and received her MEd and LPCC. Patty has worked in community mental health since 1996 and uses a variety of interventions to meet each individual client's specific needs. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, parents, couples, and individuals dealing with troubling issues from depression and anxiety to marital problems and adolescent issues. Patty Deinlein receives supervision from Dr. Jordan Allison (OH license #P.7469).

  Link: Patricia Deinlein

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  Emma Terres Dickerson

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  As a licensed therapist and trauma-informed yoga teacher, Emma sees her clients through their entire journey of healing. She specializes in the mind-body connection to help you process trauma, calm anxious thoughts, reconnect with your body, and take control of your life. Emma works with women, couples, and teens (16+) who are navigating the lasting effects of trauma, anxiety, or relational challenges. Many of her clients are working to break free from cycles rooted in childhood trauma or past relationships. She also supports women through the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. Whether you’re seeking healing individually or as a couple, Emma’s approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in creating a safe space where growth can happen. In your work together, Emma draws from somatic practices like mindfulness, breathwork, and gentle movement, alongside evidence-based tools to help you regulate your nervous system, understand unhelpful patterns, and feel more empowered in your daily life. She is also certified in Ayurvedic nutrition and offers holistic support for clients who want to nourish their mental health through the body. Emma es chilena y habla un poco de español. Ofrece terapia en inglés para mujeres latinas. Nunca preguntará sobre tu estatus migratorio, todo lo que compartas con ella es completamente confidencial. Este es un espacio seguro y acogedor para tu proceso de sanación. Emma Terres Dickerson receives supervision from Dr. Jordan Allison (OH license #P.7469) and Gabriela Sehinkman (OH license #I.1000134-SUPV).

  Link: Emma Terres Dickerson

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  Olivia Bennett

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  Olivia is a compassionate therapist who believes that attending to and prioritizing our mental health is just as important as caring for our physical health. She understands that everyone will inevitably experience pain, disappointment, and hardship, and these struggles can take a toll on our mind, body, and emotions. Her goal as a therapist is to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe enough to be vulnerable and process these experiences and emotions. Olivia helps clients build the resilience to cope with what cannot be changed and the confidence to take on life’s challenges as they arise. Olivia works with adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, relational concerns, trauma, life transitions, and personality disorders. She draws from a range of evidence-based techniques, including client-centered, trauma-informed, and cognitive behavioral perspectives, always guided by the belief that each client is the expert of their own feelings and experiences. Olivia earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Kentucky. She is passionate about walking alongside clients as they rediscover their strengths, heal, and create lives that feel more authentic and fulfilling. Olivia Bennett receives supervision from Dr. Jordan Allison (OH license #P.7469) and Alana Trevino (OH license #I.2203461-SUPV).

  Link: Olivia Bennett

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  Hannah Smith

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  Hannah is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a strong academic foundation and diverse clinical experience. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, following a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Bowling Green State University. Hannah has worked extensively in community-based settings where she supported individuals navigating complex life transitions. ​Her therapeutic approach is person-centered; grounded in empathy, collaboration, and respect for each individual's unique journey. Hannah also integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Trauma-Informed Care, and Motivational Interviewing. Committed to fostering personal growth and empowerment, Hannah emphasizes the importance of recognizing and honoring the multiple intersecting identities each client holds. She strives to create individualized, culturally responsive care that supports holistic well-being. Hannah Smith receives supervision from Dr. Jordan Allison (OH license #P.7469) and Billie Gilliam (OH license #E.0500894-SUPV).

  Link: Hannah Smith

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  Dr. Jeffrey S. Jones, DNP, RN, PMHCNS-BC, LNC

  Board Certified Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and Psychotherapist,

  Dr. Jeffrey S. Jones, DNP, RN, PMHCNS-BC, LNC, is a board certified psychiatric clinical nurse specialist, psychotherapist, legal nurse consultant, author, educator, and professional speaker. Dr. Jones began his work in the mental health field as a psychiatric technician at Mansfield General Hospital in 1979. His interest in mental health prompted him to earn an Associate Degree in nursing (RN) from North Central Technical College. In the 1990’s his career led him to Harding Hospital and during that time he completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in Psychology from The Ohio State University. He later attained a Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from The University of Akron that led to his qualifying to practice in Ohio as an advance practice nurse, Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, with prescriptive authority. In early 2000 Dr. Jones opened his own private practice, Pinnacle Mental Health Associates Inc., in Mansfield, Ohio. He then completed a post graduate internship at Princeton University in test construction that led to him becoming a mental health test item writer for The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) RN. Nationally, he then served as Psychiatric APRN board certification (CNS) test item writer for The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Washington, DC. It was during that time that he obtained a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Case Western Reserve University. He also subsequently graduated from Capital University Law School with a certificate to practice as a Legal Nurse Consultant. Additionally, he became an American Association of Sexual, Educators, Counselors, and Therapist (AASECT) trained therapist. Along with his private clinical setting, Dr. Jones has practiced in community mental health centers, prisons, nursing homes, and in the psychiatric consultation liaison role for large medical centers and the Department of Veterans Affairs. In administrative roles, Dr. Jones has been the Psychiatric Clinical Director for Marion General Hospital and the past Chief Nursing Officer for The Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry. He is a past board member for the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Board as well as serving on the Standards and Practice Committee for The Ohio Board of Nursing. He has held full faculty positions at MedCentral College of Nursing and The University of Akron, and adjunct positions at North Central State College, Ashland University, The Ohio State University, and Case Western reserve University. Dr. Jones is well published and is considered an influencer and thought leader in psychiatric nursing and psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing. Some of his works are: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, an Interpersonal Approach 3rd edition, Jones and Bartlett Pub, and the Award-winning Fast Facts for the Nurse Psychotherapist, the Process of Becoming, 1st edition, Springer Pub. He has been recognized for his contribution to the nursing profession with the: Contribution to Nursing Award – Case Western Reserve University School of Nursing, Distinguished Alumni Award – The University of Akron College of Nursing, Mildred E. Newton, Distinguished Educator Award - The Ohio State University College of Nursing, American Journal of Nursing’s (AJN’s) 1st Place Book of The Year Award, and Alumni of the Year Award - North Sentral State College. He is psychodynamic and relationship-based in his approach to therapy, and along with prescriptive privileges can offer mental health clients a deep and rich comprehensive healing experience in their journey toward health. Specializations: ADHD Alzheimer's Anger Management Antisocial Personality Anxiety Asperger's Autism Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorders BPD Career Coaching Chronic Illness Chronic Impulsivity Codependency Coping Skills Depression Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Dual Diagnosis Eating Disorders Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Grief Infidelity LGBTQIA+ Life Coaching Life Transitions Marital Therapy Men's Issues NPD OCD Parenting Issues Peer Relationships Pregnancy Postpartum Pregnancy Prenatal Premarital Therapy PTSD Self-Esteem Self-Harming Sexual Abuse Sleep Disorders Stress Suicidal Ideation TBI Trauma Treatment Types: CBT Coaching Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Emotionally Focused Family Systems Gestalt Humanistic Interpersonal Therapy Intervention Therapy Marital Issues Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Psychodynamic Reality Therapy Relational SFBT Strength-Based Trauma Focused

  Link: Dr. Jeffrey S. Jones, DNP, RN, PMHCNS-BC, LNC

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  Dr. Amy Hanson

  Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  Dr. Amy Hanson, APRN, FNP – C, PMHNP – BC provides telehealth services to foster a safe place for clients in the comfort of their own home to assist individuals in their growth and development as they make positive decisions to change their lives and future. Dr. Hanson is board certified as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner across the lifespan by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and as a family nurse practitioner by the American Association of Nurse Practitioner’s (AANP). She will be providing mental health services to include diagnostic evaluations, and medical management for mental health illness and working collaboratively with individual therapists and clients to provide comprehensive mental health care management. Dr. Hanson with 29 years experience in the nursing profession began her work in healthcare in the late 1990s as a practical nurse later obtaining her associates degree of nursing from Hocking Technical College in Nelsonville, Ohio. After years of clinical work, she returned to school at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where she earned her bachelors of science in nursing degree (2007) and her masters of science in nursing degree (2009) where her capstone project focused on intimate partner, violence (IPV). Working initially as a family nurse practitioner at Ohio University in the student health center she recognized the importance of standardizing care and bringing forth evidence-based practice in the workplace prompting her to further her education. She obtained her doctorate of nursing practice degree from Frontier Nursing University in Hayden, Kentucky (2013) where her capstone project focused on depression among college students. While working in the student health center at Ohio University, Dr. Hanson served on, and is a past vice president of Ohio University’s Health and Human Services, Students and Friends (SAF), board, 2009. She is a past board member for the Ohio Association of advanced practice, nurse (OAAPN) South Central region, coordinator 2012-2014. Dr. Hanson is a former adjunct faculty professor for Ohio university Athens, Ohio 2013 to 2015 responsible for online and blended teaching of the master of science in nursing courses, including: research and evaluation in nursing, evidence-based practice in nursing, advanced pharmacology, family assessment and interventions, nursing care of child and family, and family nurse practitioner in practice. Dr Hanson was also a clinical supervisor for students as they completed their clinical rotations in their master’s of nursing program at Ohio University. Dr. Hanson later in her career as a family nurse practitioner recognized the need for increased access to mental healthcare services and providers and to help fill that gap in healthcare returned to college to obtain her psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner degree from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences center in Memphis, Tennessee (2024) and looks forward to working with individuals at Capital Private Psychological Services to highlight the importance of self-expression, healing, and liberation by encouraging individuals to share their story to alleviate the weight of silence and connect with others as Maya Angelou stated, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” which emphasizes the profound emotional pain and psychological burden of suppressing personal truth, experiences or trauma. Specializations: Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorders Career Coaching Chronic Illness Codependency Coping Skills Depression Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Dual Diagnosis Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Grief Infidelity Life Coaching Life Transitions OCD Parenting Issues Peer Relationships Pregnancy Postpartum Pregnancy Prenatal PTSD School Issues Self-Esteem Self-Harming Sexual Abuse Spiritual Counseling Stress Suicidal Ideation Trauma Women's Issues Adolescent Issues LGBTQIA+ Marital Therapy Premarital Therapy Treatment Types: CBT Coaching Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Emotionally Focused Gestalt Humanistic Interpersonal Therapy Intervention Therapy Marital Issues MBCT Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Reality Therapy Relational SFBT Spiritual Counseling Strength-Based Trauma Focused

  Link: Dr. Amy Hanson