Meet Our Team
Steve Cartell, MSW, LSW, EMDR Trained
Clinical Therapist
Steve earned his Masters in Social Work degree from The Ohio State University College of Social Work and also has training in EMDR. Steve has previous experience working in inpatient facilities, psychiatric hospitals, private practice and outpatient community mental health centers. He has worked extensively with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Rachael Gardener Purdy, LPC, LICDC, BSSW, EMDR Specialist
Clinical Therapist
Rachael is an experienced and compassionate clinician with licenses in Ohio and Illinois. Rachael has her Independent license in Chemical Dependency, License in Social Work, License in Professional Counseling in the state of Ohio.
Krista Kavalauskas, MIM
Virtual Assistant
Krista Kavalauskas graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor's in International Studies with Minors in Educational Services and German. Krista completed her Master's degree from Colorado State University in International Management, specializing in Human Resource Management.
William Bivins
Clinical Therapist, MSW, LSW
William is a Licensed Social Worker who graduated with his bachelor’s degree and masters degree in 2021 and 2022, respectively. He has served in the United States’ military since 2006, which has included travel throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, as well as throughout the United States.
Michelle Boclear, LSW
Clinical Therapist
Michelle is a passionate social worker who utilizes a variety of techniques and skills to drawn upon people’s strengths to help them sort out their challenges and goals. She capable of bringing out the positive in situations and make people feel better about their circumstances and outcomes.
Amy Smitke, LISW-S, LICDC
Co-Founder, Clinical Supervisor, & Clinical Therapist
Amy is an experienced & passionate Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory Designation. She holds an independent license in Chemical Dependency. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Minor in Chemical Dependency Counseling from Tiffin University, a Master of Social Work degree from The Ohio State University.
Samantha, MSW, LSW
Clinical Therapist and Hypnotherapy
Samantha has worked in various areas, and has found herself most passionate about helping young adults and adults dealing with depressive moods, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, low self-esteem and self-confidence, eating disorders, body image, self-harm, postpartum, and various life changes.
Dana MacLean, LSW, LCDC-III, TRCC-I
Clinical Therapist
Dana is a licensed social worker and chemical dependency counselor with over 30 years’ experience in the social service field, 12 of this clinical work. She has worked in community mental health/substance abuse agencies working with both adults and children, individual and groups sessions
Victoriya Reich, LCDCIII, LISW-S
Co-Founder, Clinical Supervisor, & Clinical Therapist
Victoriya Reich is a clinical social worker and chemical dependency counselor who provides comprehensive therapy and case management for individuals, couples, families, and companies to improve personal and profession development.