Deann Gossard (She/Her/Hers)

I believe in taking a compassionate, holistic approach that helps people to connect with themselves and others to heal and grow. I treat trauma, addiction, and other mental health disorders. I like to work together with my clients to help them find their way through life’s difficulties.

I am an EMDR certified licensed professional clinical counselor who specializes in trauma and addiction. I graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Counseling Education. I see both adults and teens. I am also a Certified chief instructor of Choi Kwang Do, and have spent 27 years working with the community promoting awareness, self-empowerment, and mental/physical health.

I believe that by taking a compassionate and holistic approach, we can reconnect with our-selves and others to heal and grow. I am passionate about this work, and I feel so frequently humbled by my clients’ strength and resiliency and I am honored to be a part of their journey.

Milo

Milo is 4 year old mix between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Beagle. Milo is very calm and loves treats. He loves to scratch his back and really loves to go on walks. He likes attention but would prefer to approach you.  He creates a calming and playful energy in the treatment space.

Jewels Daugherty​ (She/Her/Hers)

I’m interested in matters of the heart like unconditional love, divine connection, and authenticity.  I’m curious about all the ways and reasons we live in opposition or resistance to those things and what is needed to let them go. I want to be a vehicle for self-love, self-trust, creativity and intuition. My journey to acquire those things for myself has been challenging and ongoing, and kind of awesome.

I spent 20+ years in the group and corporate fitness world. During that time, I married and had three children. After the birth of my second child, I began feeling off balance, anxious, and depressed. By the time my third child was born, I was experiencing panic attacks

My doctor prescribed anti-anxiety medication but my instincts told me that was not the solution I was seeking. I became curious about how other people were dealing with sadness, pain, or just not feeling themselves and I found myself in an ecstatic dance class. I think that was the beginning of something loosening up inside of me because I cried the entire time. My body was reminding me how much I love physical movement. I started spending more time outdoors reconnecting with nature and for the first time, realized I was going to figure this out. I was going to heal whatever it was that had me feeling some kind of way – and I did. 

I decided to build on my education degree and extensive experience in the fitness world to include an inside-out approach to wellness. I became a Heal Your Life Leader, a program developed by Louise Hay and Hay House.  I am also a certified Forest Therapy guide and Journey Dance instructor, all immersive and healing experiences that have inspired my jewels in nature programs.

All that translates into me, Jewels Daugherty, showing up in the world doing my best to live from my heart. I’ll be honest, it’s not always easy and you just can’t do it alone. So, consider this your invitation to join me for the adventure.

Buffy Dutro (She/Her/Hers)

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you’ve said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  -Maya Angelou

I incorporate trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral techniques into my therapeutic approach. Overall, my approach is wholistic, open, and fluid, with the goal of finding what works for each individual and to utilize that to build a strong therapeutic alliance. 

I have 8 years of therapy experience working with those who have experienced trauma, mental health disorders, and/or addiction. Seeing each individual I work with find their voices, and themselves, again and walking away stronger, happier, and more confident, drives me in my practice.

Amanda Glassford (She/Her/Hers)

I received my Masters of Social Work at the University of Toledo in 2019. I am a licensed social worker as well as a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor. I have been trained in EMDR as well as the Flash Technique. I have a passion for human connection and vulnerability. I have a strong belief in the therapeutic alliance between a therapist and the client. It is a team effort and each client has their own individual goals of what they expect to get out of therapy. It is my job to help navigate each one of my clients to make those goals achievable. I use a variety of modalities, depending on the client’s needs. One of the main techniques I use in therapy is mindfulness as I feel it creates a foundation for the client to get to know more about themselves and how to create equilibrium in the mind and body.

The therapeutic experience is different for everyone and each person’s treatment should be treated as such. We are all made up of different stories and qualities that have created who we are today. My goal is to fulfill each person’s expectations of what therapy means to them and accomplish, with them, a successful therapeutic experience.

“Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you. Let them make you even hungrier to succeed”. – Michelle Obama

Rebecca Juliana (She/Her/Hers)

“Courage starts with showing up, and letting ourselves be seen.” -Brene Brown. I believe the core of humanity and relationships is letting our whole selves be seen: the good, the bad and the ugly. That courage does not always come naturally, and that is what I hope to help others find in my therapeutic practice. I have five years of therapy experience, working with both youth and adults who have experienced substance misuse/addiction, mental health disorders, and trauma. I bring trauma-informed care into all sessions, as well as utilize person-centered, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral techniques.

My goal as a therapist is to find an approach that works for each individual to ensure their personal needs, interests and therapeutic goals are being met. I graduated with a Master’s degree in social work with a specialization in mental health and substance misuse from the Ohio State University. I hope to never stop learning, from my colleagues and clients.

My hope is that each client I meet with will be able to walk out of therapy sessions with new coping skills, new ways of processing trauma, new ways of healing, and find their voice again to be their own life advocate with more confidence. To be a therapist is an honor – I will hold your stories with care, grace, and encouragement.

Kurt Landis (He/Him/His)

I am passionate about meeting people where they are physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I believe that each and every person already holds the keys to their own healing, and that I am here to help empower others to identify and utilize the assets that already exist within themselves and their lives. I have striven in my own life, both professionally and personally, to understand how trauma impacts one’s mental health and wellbeing, and have worked to identify what tools and resources exist to heal these traumas. I believe that it is only through healing our mental health and our lives that we can truly begin to address the problem of addiction. Additionally, I am especially passionate about understanding and addressing the intersectionality that exists between oppression, trauma, and the LGBTQ+ community.

My professional background consists of receiving my Bachelors of Science from The Ohio State University in Human Ecology, and completing my Masters in Social Work at the University of Toledo with a concentration in mental health treatment. I am trained in EMDR and my practice is informed by Internal Family Systems. Additionally, I have a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy. I am currently involved with the Lucas County Trauma Informed Care Coalition and have worked in partnership with them to develop trainings designed to raise awareness and education surrounding trauma informed care with the LGBTQ+ community through the NW Ohio LGBTQ+ Coalition.

“Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” – Brené Brown 

Lindsay Gregorin (She/Her/Hers)

My goal as a therapist is to provide an environment where you can be your true, authentic self. I want my clients to feel comfortable with the therapeutic process so they can start exploring their core needs and begin their healing journey.

I have years of experience with mental health, substance use, crisis intervention and chronic physical health issues. I utilize a holistic approach to guide my clients on their path and meet the client within their abilities and needs.  I also believe in the value of a good sense of humor! 

I am trained in EMDR and earned my masters degree in social work from Bowling Green State University with a specialty in gerontology.

Kristyn Mason (She/Her/Hers)

We are all beings of love and light, and meeting people where they are is crucial in setting and achieving goals. All people start in different places, some with endless support from family and friends and others needing alternative support. Offering compassionate, non-judgmental services further aids those who are initially weary of reaching out for help.

When beginning an internship at Fuse in the Spring of 2022, I instantly loved it; the environment was unmatched. Upon completing my internship, I was offered the wonderful opportunity to continue working as a Case Manager. I am currently in the Bachelor of Social Work program at the University of Toledo. I look forward to continuing working towards the goals I have set for myself while surrounded by the supportive people I meet along the way.

Sam Carney (He/Him/His)

I believe the relationship between client and therapist is about the understanding that everyone has struggles. Difficult times are a part of the life experience and to seek help outside of family and friends for whatever those struggles may be is one of the hardest, most vulnerable and most courageous thing that a person can do. I believe that we are here to learn from each other. Therapy is a simple conversation between people, and everyone contributes whatever they can to that conversation. I have an understanding that we are all connected, and have stories to tell. I see being a therapist as a privilege, honor and pleasure as each person is allowing me to see them for who they are. They are sharing themselves and their story with me in what could be the toughest time in their life. It is my mission as a clinician to create an environment where clients can feel accepted, understood, supported and not judged. I want clients to be able to show not just me, but all people who they truly are without feeling any shame or guilt about who they are at the time and who they are becoming. 

Shelly Hurst (She/Her/Hers)

Brittany Krenzke (She/Her/Hers)

“Compassionate curiosity directed toward the self leads to the truth of things.” —Gabor Maté

I believe that curiosity, connection and compassion are at the core of healing. While our experiences and beliefs can often make us feel isolated or misunderstood, it is my ultimate goal that clients are able to experience safety and unconditional support in my practice. I recognize that to pursue healing and growth is undoubtably courageous and I honor that by working with each individual to find a path that feels true to themselves and their goals. Together we determine the pace and the plan that helps cultivate security, happiness, relief and connection to the authentic self.

I am currently a candidate in the Master of Science in Social Work program at the University of Tennessee, with a concentration in clinical practice and a specialization in trauma treatment. Prior to beginning my education in social work, I received my Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State University. In my previous professional experience, I have worked in food access and community outreach. I feel especially passionate about identifying and addressing barriers that individuals of various identities, socioeconomic backgrounds and communities experience as they pursue not only opportunity, but also attempt to establish security and safety. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist andactively engaged in the community to reduce barriers to accessing affirming and dignifying care.

As a student, I am grateful to be surrounded by an incredibly talented team of clinicians who help to not only support, but also enhance myeducation and training every step of the way. I am committed to ongoing professional development and regularly engage in supervision,consultation and trainings to enhance my skills to better serve my clients. I am trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), as well as Flash Technique. Additionally, my trauma-informed practice utilizes Internal Family Systems framework, as well asmindfulness, person-centered, solution-focused and somatic-based techniques.

Kristina Vahoski (She/Her/Hers)

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” —Maya Angelou

I use an eclectic approach in therapy, which includes CBT, DBT, imagery, mindfulness and strengths based approaches. I believe that change happens when people are given guidance to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential, to live a fulfilling, happy life. I provide an environment of compassion and support to help individuals and families overcome the obstacles that stand in their way of moving forward with their lives. 

Jordan Givens (He/Him/His)

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”― Martin Luther King Jr.

I always knew I wanted to go to college when I was younger, but as I got into high school, I had a hard time deciding on what I wanted to do. I went to school off and on for several years, still not fully deciding on what I wanted to do. I felt lost and confused, and was worried about my future, so I decided to talk to a therapist about it. After several sessions, we got more into my anxiety and fears, and she asked if I had ever considered social work as a profession. She thought I would be a good fit for it and after discussing the coursework, I decided to seriously consider it as a possibility. 

After some thought, I decided to enroll in BGSU and pursue a social work degree. I graduated in 2012 with a Bachelors of Science in Social Work. I love being able to help people while being able to make a living doing it. Life is a crazy journey and we all stumble, but it’s my goal in my professional and personal life to help those around me get back up again, and to keep moving forward. Always forward. 

Barb Reszko (She/Her/Hers)