Julia is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor, a Licensed School Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. She earned her Master’s of Arts in School Counseling at Kent State University and her Clinical Counseling Degree at the University of Akron.

Julia has been working with children and adolescents in a professional capacity for over 20 years and adults for 15 years.

Julia has extensive experience working with children and adolescents in both the clinical and the school setting often coordinating services for more comprehensive care. Her experience covers most youth challenges including but not limited to adjustment issues, anger management, attachment, abuse, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, behavioral issues, depression, divorce, grief, relationship difficulties, school refusal, social anxiety and trauma.

As a Registered Play Therapist, Julia has a passion for utilizing play therapy as one of her treatment approaches also incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy including Mindfulness, and Systems Theory in her practice. As a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, Julia is licensed to supervise future play therapists.

Adult clients can find support with family issues including communication and parenting, balancing roles of career, family, caregiver and other demands.

Julia has additional training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, CBT Trauma Based Therapy and received her Legal and Ethical Specialist Certification from the American School Counseling Association. She also teaches for the University of Akron as an adjunct faculty in their school and clinical counseling programs.

When not with clients, Julia enjoys life with her family and all of the activities her children enjoy, her family pets, running, being outside and traveling.

​Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™ and RPT-S™ are trademarks identifying credentials exclusively issued by the Association for Play Therapy, Inc.

Barb Frye is a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Barb has her Masters of Education, with a focus in Clinical Counseling. She obtained her degree from The University of Akron. Additionally, Barb works as a school-based counselor at a local high school.

Barb has been trained to treat individuals, couples, and families. Barb is also trained in addiction therapy with a background of working in rehabilitation programs.

Barb has been working as a clinician since 2012, gaining experience working with depression, anxiety, attention deficits, divorce, self esteem, family conflict, grief, behavioral concerns, addictions, drug and alcohol abuse and other various presenting concerns. Barb relates to the journey we have as both individuals and members of families, occupational groups and society.

In her spare time, Barb enjoys spending time with her son, her pups, and her family.

Barb is seeing clients via telehealth only at this time.

Jamie (she/her/hers) is a licensed professional clinical counselor, advance certified hypnotherapist, EMDR trained, specializing in spiritual, LGBTQIA+, and trauma/dissociation work. Jamie is also a master Reiki Practictor and Regeriested Yoga Teacher at 200 hours which bringing in a deeper level to body, mind, and soul work to her sessions. Jamie has her Master’s in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University and received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cleveland State University.

Jamie currently sees individuals who are 15 years and older. Jamie uses an informed trauma eclectic approach when working with her clients. Jamie believes she has the privilege of holding people's most painful moments and supporting them in moving through such pain with courage, resiliency, and spiritual growth. Regardless of your story, she looks to provide you with a safe space to share your experiences and connect with the person you are meant to be. Jamie is currently working towards becoming a supervisor and continuing her trainings with EMDR and hypnotherapy advancements. When she is not at work, Jamie spends time with her cats and life partner, volunteering and fostering cats/ kittens at her local shelter, studying astrology, and learning how to play the bass guitar.

Christina is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Akron. Christina provides a depth oriented therapy that is integrative, holistic and seeks to encompass mind, body and soul into the treatment process.

Christina enjoys working with adults who are interested in developing greater self-understanding and exploring the root causes of their issues. The therapeutic process may involve a deeper exploration of one’s emotional landscape, early life experiences, interpersonal relationships, and recurring patterns. To cultivate further insight and personal growth, Christina also may utilize various expressive techniques such as art, music, writing or sand tray as options for clients who are open to them.

Christina has experience working with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, parenting, life transitions, and religious, spiritual & existential matters. Christina has a special interest in working with parents who are looking to break generational cycles of trauma and abuse through exploration of their own childhood, family of origin, and intergenerational trauma.

In her spare time, Christina enjoys reading, painting, hiking, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Chase Bills is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned her master’s degree from Walsh University, studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is trained to work with all populations. Chase has experience working with children in many different capacities throughout the years. She has previous involvement in the mental health field as an office manager for a private practice. In the future, Chase hopes to continue her education by becoming a certified play therapist. During therapy, her focus is to listen to the client with an empathetic heart and open mind. She believes that everyone deserves a voice and support system to live a happy and health lifestyle.

In her spare time, Chase enjoys reading, listening to music, and hiking. She is big on quality time with family and friends. She loves to meet people and create new hobbies whenever she can!

Isabella Stanziano is a graduate student at Cleveland State University, studying Clinical Mental Heath Counseling. She is being trained to work with all populations but has a special license for Chemical Dependency Counseling. Isabella has experience working with both children and adults in many different aspects. In therapy, she strives to make meaningful connections with her clients and work along side of them to help them become the best versions of themselves.

In her spare time, Isabella enjoys being outside, reading, and spending time with family. She is eager to learn and is open to adventure.

Audra Norris is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Supervisor and Chemical Dependency
Counselor Assistant.

Audra received a Masters of Art in Education at the University of Akron. Audra also studied psychology at Kent State University. Audra is a trained EMDR Therapist serving adults who have experienced traumatic events. As an EMDR therapist, Audra utilizes a trauma-focused approach in order to reduce client emotional intensity and memory of distressing events. She also utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as, Solution Focused, Person-Centered, and Strength Based approaches in therapy.

Audra has been working as a clinician since 2017. Prior to private practice, Audra worked within the forensic setting, focusing on advocating for those whose mental health symptoms resulted in criminal behaviors. Throughout this experience, Audra was involved with court ordered mental health evaluations and forensic tracking . Audra also provided individual counseling which included issues such as grief, anger, anxiety, severe depression and suicidality, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, low self-esteem, personality disorders, psychosis, addiction, and developmental delays. Audra has extensive history with aiding those in active crisis and mental health decompensation, including working with medical staff when pharmaceutical intervention was also needed.

In her spare time, Audra is very active with her family, husband and son. She loves to travel and see new places! She enjoys shopping and being outdoors.

Rachel Smithburger is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

Rachel has her Masters of Education, with a focus in Marriage and Family Therapy. She obtained her degree from The University of Akron’s dual-licensing program, allowing her to gain both her Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counseling Licenses. Additionally, Rachel studied psychology, sociology and child & family studies at Ashland University.

Rachel has been trained to treat individuals, couples, and families from a systemic perspective. Rachel's area of specialty is with Perinatal Mental Health; she has completed her training with Postpartum Support International (PSI) and holds her Perinatal Mental Health Certificate. Rachel has been working as a clinician since 2015, gaining experience working with depression, anxiety, divorce, self esteem, family conflict, grief, behavioral concerns, and other various presenting concerns. Largely, Rachel's focus has been helping mothers/families adjust to the changes, hardships, joys, and pressures introduced with pregnancy--whether it be infertility, prenatal depression, miscarriage or loss, or postpartum mood disorders. Rachel is passionate about aiding her clients during their therapeutic journey and recognizing the worth and value in themselves, as well as experiencing relief in distressing symptoms. Additionally, Rachel is partially trained in EMDR; looking to complete her training in 2022.

In her spare time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her very active toddler, husband & pups; while binging [too many] shows and working on crafts.

Katherine (she/her) is a licensed professional counselor and registered art therapist. She plans to continue working towards her board certification in art therapy (ATR-BC) as well as her independent counseling license (LPCC). She received her Master’s degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Ursuline College in 2021 and her Bachelor’s degree in Art and Psychology.

Katherine has worked with children, teenagers, and adults in many different settings, including schools and court. She started at Core as a counseling intern and has since worked with a variety of individual clients and families in private practice. Katherine specializes in art therapy, where she combines mixed media expressive art interventions with eclectic and strengths-based modalities, as well as traditional talk therapy.

Katherine has experience working with issues such as: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, emotion regulation, neurodivergence, chronic pain, behavioral concerns, addiction, interpersonal relationships, grief, and life transitions. She firmly believes in the power of therapeutic healing through self-compassion, empathy, understanding, growth, and creativity.

When not at Core, Katherine enjoys spending time with her partner, friends, and family, dabbling with various art projects, and entertaining her two charismatic cats. She also enjoys continued attempts at gardening, exploring different tabletop and video games, and helping her partner create the ultimate homemade pizza.

Mindy Armbrust Beach is a dually licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned her Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of Akron and is an AAMFT approved supervisor.

Mindy has experience working with families, couples, children as young as 2-years-old, and individuals dealing with diverse clinical issues. She specializes in parenting/co-parenting issues and enjoys working with couples, children, and families, both nuclear and blended, experiencing difficulty with behavioral, relational, emotional and/or spiritual issues. She works from an attachment based/EFT lens with a strong belief that no behavior is “bad”. It is simply a means to filling a need. If healthy behaviors do not work to meet their needs, individuals will turn to other behaviors that do. These behaviors can and often do result in ineffective interpersonal relationships within the couple and family system.

Mindy has pursued additional education and training in the subjects of trauma, play therapy, medical family therapy, sex therapy, high conflict co-parenting and psychopharmacology. The majority of her research surrounds adverse childhood experiences and their intergenerational impact on relationships and parenting.

In her spare time, Mindy enjoys spending time with her five children, family, and friends, as well as crocheting and reading. She is also a Senior Lecturer at the University of Akron.

Rocco (he/him/his) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Capella University graduate earning his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

From his personal life journey, Rocco spent 24 years in the Information Technology profession working with diverse individuals and groups troubleshooting problems and training to bridge the gap between humans and technology. In his personal time Rocco focused on his own mental and emotional wellbeing healing the years of childhood trauma, with a desire to always become a counselor. It so happened that in 2020 the opportunity opened up for him to take the leap and pursue his dream.

Rocco understands that every individual is uniquely shaped by the influences of their heritage, environment, and life experiences. Rocco believes people are inherently good and, given a chance in a healthy and safe environment, will make decisions that help themselves and others. Additionally, Rocco understands that we all desire connection on a deeply human level, to be affirmed that we have something to offer, and are loved and accepted for who we are. Some of us sometimes need a little help to make sense of our neglected, traumatic, or adverse experiences in life.

The foundation of Rocco’s integrative therapeutic approach is built on the core principles of Person-Centered Theory, including empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence. Whether seeking help for a current or lifelong issue, Rocco focuses his work with clients in a judgment free, safe, professional environment to assess their emotional, mental, physical, social, and relational health, integrating therapeutic interventions according to their specific and unique needs and desires. Working in collaboration with the client to enhance their skills with strategies focused on their resilience, self-awareness, self-esteem, mindfulness, emotional regulation, problem-solving, stress tolerance, and other factors to achieve optimal mental and emotional health and overall wellness.

Rocco will continue his professional journey pursuing training and certifications in Attachment Theory, Trauma Informed care, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and more as he builds his experience. In his personal time, Rocco loves to spend time with his wife, whether it's rocking at her band's gigs or hiking together at one of the many trails in the region. Rocco also loves to travel from unique places here in Ohio, the mountains out west, or the great wall of China. Rocco loves to meet new people and learn about their amazing life stories.

Bryce Boron is a graduate student at Cleveland State University, studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Although he is being trained to work with all clients, Bryce has interest in working with children, adolescents, and adults as well as the LGBTQIA+ population. Bryce has previous experience in the world of clinical neuroscience research working on studies aimed to help those facing many different conditions including Alzheimer's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and HIV/AIDS. Although he will always love the research world, he is excited to be moving away from that and towards making a 1:1 impact with clients. After graduation, he plans to continue his education in areas such as play therapy, family systems therapy, and couples counseling, all while seeing clients. Bryce is excited to create a warm, open, non-judgemental space for anyone who seeks therapy. He strives to provide an empathetic, friendly helping hand to walk alongside you in your therapeutic journey!

In his spare time, Bryce writes and directs original films - mostly about sappy love stories. When he is not eating snacks and bingeing the next great season of TV, he loves spending quality time with family and friends (especially his 4-year-old nephew and 2-year-old niece). Bryce is always excited to meet new people and make connections!

I am a graduate student at Cleveland state university, studying clinical mental health counseling. I am being trained to work with all populations, and plan to continue my education in play therapy and couples counseling after graduation. My focus in therapy is to provide a safe space for clients to explore, learn, and develop in ways that support their individual growth and development.

I enjoy being outside, going to sporting events, and spending time with family and friends (including my two cats)!