Shavonda Johnson, MSW, LISW-S

I am Shavonda, a proud two-time graduate of The Ohio State University. I have a Master’s degree in Social Work and have been a practicing clinician since 2017. My experience encompasses both adults and juveniles with a focus on understanding the experiences that trigger mental illnesses. I serve as a passionate advocate for those affected and use both my education and my Christian faith to support the wellness of my clients. Learning recognition and coping techniques are not limited to a clinical diagnosis. I believe everyone can benefit from guided support. My training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) for depression, anxiety, women’s issues, substance abuse, and co-occurring mental illnesses. I am also trained in EMDR trauma therapy.

Pronouns: She / Her / Hers

Availability: Monday and Thursday

Mallorie Davis, MSW, LSW

I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and received my Master’s in Social Work from The Ohio State University. My clinical experience includes providing supportive care to families and/or individuals who need help managing their emotional and mental distress due to a medical illness, young adults who have a history of trauma and/or behavior disorder, and assisting individuals with a mental health and/or substance use disorder. I am committed to helping individuals overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and other stressors. I’m a firm believer that healing is a collaborative effort that requires compassion and support to help individuals overcome obstacles and thrive.

Because every individual is unique, I utilize a variety of therapeutic methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and their situation. My therapeutic approaches include Solution-Focused, Trauma-Informed, Cognitive- Behavioral, Constructive Narrative Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I also have experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation, stress management, and grief and loss.

Life challenges don’t define who you are - they are something you experience. My goal is to help you navigate through the past, present, and future. I am dedicated to providing a safe and judgment-free atmosphere where you can comfortably reflect and express your feelings. Let me help you to understand and redefine your experiences.

Pronouns: She / Her / Hers

Availability: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Wright, MA, LPC, NCC

I completed my graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC). I also have a MA in Psychology from American Public University Systems and a BS in Social Psychology and Human Resources Management from Park University. I am a military veteran and seek to be of service to those navigating through the challenges they face in life. I am passionate about working with couples, families, adolescents, women, and veterans dealing with depression, anxiety, traumatic stressors, and relationship conflict. I collaboratively work with individuals from an integrative framework while utilizing a variety of therapies such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, humanistic, Gestalt, interpersonal, Gottman, and EMDR.

Pronouns: She / Her / Hers

Availability: Monday through Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

Nataly Gutierrez, MSW, LISW

I am excited to work collaboratively with you to explore what your goals are to address your needs. I am a licensed social worker with experience in mental health and have worked with clients as young as 8 years of age. I received my Master's degree in Social Work and 2 bachelor’s degrees (Psychology and Sexuality Studies) from The Ohio State University. I provide an eclectic style by using techniques from trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, solution-focused, client-centered, and play therapy theories. I have worked with those who have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar, and more. I enjoy learning about my clients, watching them grow, and empowering them to use the skills and concepts they learn in therapy in their daily lives.

Pronouns: She / Her / Hers

Availability: In-person and Online

Diarra Richardson, MSW, LSW

I am a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Masters in Social Work. I have an interest in working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, grief and loss, and trauma. I use both my education and Christian faith to help clients navigate and understand their life experiences. I want to create a safe and encouraging environment, and I want clients to feel heard, respected, and not judged. My approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-based therapy. As your therapist, I will do what it takes to best serve and guide you in the direction you want your life to go. I believe everyone has the capacity to change and I look forward to assisting you on your journey.

Pronouns: He / Him

Availability: In-Person and Online

Ashanti Flemister, MSW, LSW

I am a Licensed Social Worker from Columbus, Ohio. I obtained a Bachelor of Psychology degree from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master of Social Work degree from The Ohio State University. I have a passion for empowering individuals to identify their own strengths to cope and overcome daily life stressors and mental health challenges. I have experience working in child welfare case management, community and behavioral health settings which afforded me the knowledge and skills to support individuals and families through a wide range of issues such as: depression, self-esteem, spirituality, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, self-esteem, and life transitions.

I am trained and utilize various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solutions Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Strength Based, Trauma Informed Care, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), I also incorporate my Christian faith and other creative approaches such as art and music to therapy sessions.

I believe my clients are the experts of their own lives so my role in our therapeutic relationship would be a co-collaborator and guided support through your healing journey and to assist with achieving your therapeutic goals.

Pronouns: She / Hers

Availability: In-Person and Online

Tonisha “Tee” Elder, MA, LPC

I am a Columbus native (Buckeye Born!) and a graduate of Walden University where I received my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I truly believe in total wellness as I received my Associate of Science in Exercise Science and Kinesiology in 2014, Associate of Arts in Christian Ministries and Counseling in 2015 from Liberty University, as well as my Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2018 again from Liberty University. I am passionate about social justice, advocacy, and serving my community to promote the wellbeing of my clients. I like to integrate various theories such as solutions focused, motivational interviewing, play therapy, and others; however, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma informed CBT is my favorite modality. I am also EMDR certified.  I have experience working with clients as young as four years old with an amalgamation of diagnoses such as PTSD, depression, Bipolar disorders, Borderline Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, Conduct disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders and more. I truly believe that people are the captain of their own ship in life, and I am here to collaborate with, support and empower as you navigate through it.

Pronouns: She / Hers

Availability: In-Person and Online