Mr. Nikolai Aronoff brings extensive experience and expertise in addressing a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, complex trauma, stress-related disorders, substance use, addiction, and life skills development. He provides compassionate care for individuals facing grief and loss, relationship and marital issues, separation and divorce, existential concerns, and spiritual or religious exploration. Mr. Aronoff holds a… Read more →
As a dedicated mental health counselor, Ms. Lexie Carlson-Wheat brings a unique blend of talk and art therapy to her clinical work. With a passion for holistic healing and creative expression, she attained her BA in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington, and her MA in Art Therapy from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Ms. Lexie Carlson-Wheat has worked in a variety… Read more →
Ms. Abby Haynes is a provisionally licensed social worker, who sees clients under the supervision of Melissa Hinkle, LCSW and Leslie Ruiz, LCSW. She received her master’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison and her undergraduate degree in psychology from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Ms. Abby Haynes comes from a community mental health care background where she specialized in sexual abuse and trauma treatment for children… Read more →
Ms. Melissa Hinkle received her undergraduate degree at The University of Miami of Florida, in 1988. She received her master’s degree from Norfolk State University in 1991. She has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health care, hospitals, residential care, a detention center, and locally at Milestones. Ms. Hinkle uses play therapy, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy,… Read more →
Ms. Tiffany Leonard holds a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies from West Virginia University. Her master’s degree is in marriage and family therapy from Liberty University. Ms. Leonard uses an eclectic therapy approach, with techniques designed to suit each client’s individual needs. She works with clients across the life span including children, adolescents, students and adults. This… Read more →
Ms. Margaret (Meg) Lewis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist. She earned a Master’s of Science degree in Art Therapy from Nazareth College of Rochester and a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Painting from Ohio Northern University. Ms. Lewis is our lead therapist for our SSP research project, and… Read more →
Ms. Bree Russo studied psychology at Indiana University where she earned a bachelor’s degree. She holds a Master’s degree in social work from Washington University. She also is a Registered Play Therapist– Supervisor, recognized by the Association for Play Therapy. Ms. Russo specializes in treating children and adolescents and has worked in a variety of counseling settings including residential treatment,… Read more →
Ms. Brianna Swenson-Brack is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Registered Play Therapist, recognized by the National Association of Play Therapy. She has spent much of her career working with children and families. This experience includes families impacted by poverty and physical abuse., sexual abuse, addiction, and discrimination. Brianna recently completed an 18-month Child-Parent Psychotherapy training, an intervention used specifically… Read more →
Supervisor Ms. Mindi Wisker-Tindall is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Indiana University. She is also a Board member of Mental Health America of Monroe County. Ms. Wisker-Tindall is comfortable working with clients of all ages. She particularly enjoys working with adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety,… Read more →