Therapists

Enlighten Counseling Center, LLC

Meet our mental health specialists

At Enlighten Counseling Center, our team is united by one mission: providing compassionate, patient‑centered care that helps individuals and families heal, grow, and rediscover hope.


Schedule an appointment and start your journey toward a brighter, healthier you.

Branden Smith
  • Branden Smith

    MSW, LISW-S, LICDC | Owner


    Branden utilizes a therapy approach that is collaborative, relational, goal-oriented, and research-based.


    Approach to Therapy: Therapy can be many things. It is a safe place, a place of growth, a place to be challenged, heard, to grieve, or to find healing and hope. Branden believes that therapy is a professional relationship where you collaborate to meet goals, not where a professional prescribes change. Too often, people’s voices are minimized, and their goals are not addressed in therapy. That is why Branden believes in working together to meet your goals. When desired, Branden can also integrate faith-based perspectives into treatment in a way that aligns with your beliefs and values.


    About: He found the profession through his own battles with substance use in adolescence and mental health issues in adulthood. This led him to obtain his Master’s of Social Work degree from Eastern Michigan University and pursue advanced training in trauma treatment, including becoming EMDR Certified. Branden is also a member of Focus on the Family’s Christian Counselor Network and can integrate faith-based counseling for clients who prefer that approach.


    Patient Focus: Branden works with adults doing individual therapy. While he has experience working with many different concerns, he specializes in people dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use. He seeks to treat the whole person by addressing mind, body, and spirit.


    Specialized Training:


    • EMDR Certified (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
    • Prolonged Exposure
    • Gottman Level 1 (Couples)
    • Focus on the Family Christian Counselor Network Member
Candice Hall
  • Candice Hall

    MSW, LISW, Clinical Therapist


    Candice utilizes a therapy approach that is client centered, trauma-focused, educational, and supportive. 


    Approach to Therapy: Candice believes in a collaborative and personalized approach to therapy, tailoring sessions to suit your unique needs. Utilizing evidence-based modalities like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) as well as Psychodynamic and Psychotherapy modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS). These techniques aim to empower you with practical tools to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. 


    About Me: With years of experience in behavioral health and over 5 years of experience in clinical therapy, Candice brings a depth of knowledge and a heartfelt approach to her practice. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Toledo with a specialization in Trauma and Substance Use. Her mission is to help you navigate life’s challenges, fostering resilience and facilitating positive change. 


    Patient Focus: Candice works with adult individuals navigating various challenges such as Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, abuse history, substance use, navigating relationships and more. Whether you’re seeking support from mental health concerns, personal growth, or relationships issues, she is here to help guide and support you every step of the way. 


    Specialized Training


    • EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing)
    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Robert Shear
  • Robert Shear

    MSW, LISW | Therapist


    Robert utilizes a therapy approach that is strengths-focused, holistic, person-centered, and humanistic. Robert firmly believes everyone deserves a space to be heard without judgment and feels privileged to walk alongside clients navigating life's challenges.


    Approach to Therapy: Robert believes in a collaborative and personalized approach to therapy, tailoring sessions to suit your unique needs. Utilizing evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), Robert aims to empower you with practical tools to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.


    About Me: Robert brings a depth of knowledge and a heartfelt approach to the practice. Robert holds a Master’s of Social Work degree from The University of Toledo and specializes in personal and spiritual development. Robert’s mission is to help patients navigate life's challenges, foster resilience, and facilitate positive change.


    Robert is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and spiritually supportive environment for his patients. Grounded in his faith, he recognizes the profound impact that spirituality can have on mental and emotional well-being. Whether you seek to explore your spiritual journey, integrate your faith into the therapeutic process, or navigate life's challenges from a spiritual perspective, Robert is here to provide guidance and support.


    Patient Focus: Robert works with adults, navigating various topics such as life transitions, substance abuse, and spiritual direction. Whether a patient is seeking support for mental health concerns, personal growth, or relationship issues, Robert is here to guide and support every step of the way.


    Specialized Training:


    • Gottman Level 1 (Couples)
Lisa Hablitzel
  • Lisa Hablitzel

    MSW, LSW  Therapist


    Lisa utilizes a therapy approach that is trauma-informed, holistic, patient-centered, and welcoming.


    Approach to Therapy: Lisa believes in a collaborative, trauma-informed, holistic, and patient-centered approach to counseling. She views therapy as a partnership, tailoring each session to honor the unique lived experience and specific needs of the individual. She employs evidence-based modalities—including EMDR, the Grief Recovery Method, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—to provide a comprehensive path toward wellness. Through the integration of these tools and a sensitivity to spirituality, she ensures that clients feel deeply empowered, heard, and valued. Her goal is to help individuals move beyond survival, providing them with the practical strategies needed to meet their goals and truly thrive.


    About Me: With 15 years of experience as a therapist, Lisa brings a depth of knowledge and a heartfelt commitment to her practice. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University.  Lisa’s focus is driven by her passion for supporting individuals in their journey in healing. Her mission is to empower patients to build lasting resilience and facilitate positive, sustainable change in their lives.


    Patient Focus: Lisa provides support to individuals, navigating the challenges of anxiety, trauma, grief and depression. She provides a sanctuary of understanding and professional support that offers a safe, nonjudgmental space where your stories are honored.  Within this therapeutic partnership, Lisa is committed to helping you reclaim your peace and navigate life’s most difficult chapters with renewed hope and self-worth.


    Specialized Training 


    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
    • Grief Recovery 
Casey Szczublewski
  • Casey Szczublewski

    MA, LPC | Therapist


    Casey utilizes a therapy approach that is person-centered, goal-oriented, holistic and welcoming.



    Approach to Therapy: Casey believes in a collaborative and personalized approach to therapy, tailoring sessions to suit your unique needs. He employs evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods are designed to empower clients with practical tools to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.



    About Me: With experience working with individuals, couples, children, and adolescents, Casey brings a depth of knowledge and a heartfelt approach to his practice. He holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Mid-America Christian University. Casey has worked with adults and children on a range of issues including anxiety, depression, marital and couples counseling, and behavioral concerns. His mission is to help clients navigate life's challenges, fostering resilience and facilitating positive change.



    Patient Focus: Casey provides support to individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families facing a variety of challenges. Whether you seek assistance for mental health concerns, personal growth, or relationship issues, Casey is committed to guiding and supporting you every step of the way. He believes that everyone experiences trials in life and is dedicated to ensuring that no one faces these challenges alone.


    Specialized Training:


    • Gottman Level 1 (Couples)
Jessica Kruerger
  • Jessica Kruerger

    MA, LPC, NCC | Therapist 



    Jessica utilizes a therapy approach that is collaborative, solutions-focused, empathetic, and person-centered.



    Approach to Therapy: Jessica believes in a collaborative and individually tailored approach to counseling to meet the needs of each patient. She employs evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Jessica works alongside clients to discover their strengths, goals, and desires for life. She hopes to help build lasting resilience and transformation to make the difficult times easier. 



    About Me: Jessica offers a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment for clients to facilitate their desired growth. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. Jessica has worked with individuals and families with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relational difficulties. Her mission is to help clients navigate life’s challenges by offering support, building resilience, and helping clients reach holistic wellness. 



    Patient Focus: Jessica focuses on providing support to children, families, individuals, and couples going through various walks of life. Whether you are experiencing difficulties in your relationships, going through a transitional period, or experiencing mental or behavioral challenges, Jessica is dedicated to helping you succeed. Jessica’s passions lie in helping others, and is driven to help you solve the questions that start with “why”. 


    Specialized Training:


    • Gottman Level 1 (Couples)
Salli Earl
  • Salli Earl

    MA, LPCC | Therapist 



    Salli utilizes a therapy approach that is person-centered, goal-oriented, holistic and welcoming.



    Approach to Therapy: Salli believes in a collaborative and personalized approach to therapy, tailoring sessions to suit your unique needs. She employs evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods are designed to empower clients with practical tools to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.



    About Me: With experience working with children, adolescents, and their parents Salli brings a depth of knowledge and a heartfelt approach to her practice. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bowling Green State University. Salli has worked with children, adolescents, and their parents on a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral concerns. Her mission is to help clients navigate life's challenges, fostering resilience and facilitating positive change.



    Patient Focus: Salli provides support to children, adolescents, and their families facing a variety of challenges. Whether you seek assistance for mental health concerns, behavioral health concerns, personal growth, or have experienced trauma, Salli is committed to guiding and supporting you every step of the way. Salli believes that everyone experiences trials in life and is dedicated to ensuring that no one faces these challenges alone.

Madeline Lingner
  • Madeline Lingner

    MSW,  LSW, LCDCIII Therapist


    Madeline utilizes a therapy approach that is relational, strengths-focused, holistic, and trauma-informed.  


    Approach to Therapy: Madeline believes in a collaborative and personalized approach to therapy, tailoring sessions to meet each patient's unique needs. She utilizes evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to empower clients with practical tools to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Through compassion and genuine support, Madeline partners with patients to uncover their strengths and walk alongside them toward healing, personal growth, and meaningful, lasting change.


    About Me: With experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, Madeline brings a depth of knowledge and a heartfelt approach to her practice. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University and is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDCIII). Her mission is to provide a safe and supportive space where clients can recognize their strengths, pursue healing, and grow into the life they were created to live.


    Madeline values the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and seeks to create a welcoming space where clients feel free to bring all aspects of themselves into counseling. Grounded in her faith, she recognizes the important role spirituality plays in healing, growth, and emotional well-being. Whether patients are deeply rooted in their faith, exploring spiritual questions, or simply seeking support through life’s challenges, Madeline is honored to walk alongside them.


    Patient Focus: Madeline works with adults in individual therapy, helping them navigate a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, substance abuse, and spiritual direction. Whether patients are seeking support for mental health concerns, personal development, or relational difficulties, Madeline is dedicated to providing guidance and support every step of the way.

Marcia Timms
  • Marcia Timms

    MA, LPCC | Therapist


    About Me: Marcia Timms is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 12 years of experience in community mental health and private practice.  Marcia earned her master's degree in clinical counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where children, individuals, and families feel understood, empowered, and equipped to move forward with confidence and resilience.


    Approach to Therapy: Marcia is known for her warm, compassionate, and strength-based approach to counseling. She partners collaboratively with patients and families to identify practical, solution-focused strategies that support meaningful and lasting change. Her clinical work is grounded in evidence-based practices while remaining flexible and responsive to each patient's unique goals and experiences.


    Patient Focus: Marcia specializes in children’s counseling and family counseling, as well as the treatment of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, and disorders of childhood. She is certified as a Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) trainer and in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She has advanced training as an ADHD specialist, Functional Behavioral Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (including Trauma-Focused CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Childhood Traumatic Grief, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.


    Specialized Training:


    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    • Solution-Focused Therapy
    • Trauma-Focused CBT
Asia Moore
  • Asia Moore

    MSW, LSW | Therapist


    Asia utilizes a therapy approach that is relational, strengths-focused, holistic, and trauma-informed.


    Approach to Therapy: Asia works from a simple belief: the client is the expert on their own life. Therapy isn't about being handed answers. It's the client's journey, and her role is to help them find their way through it. She tailors each session to the person in front of her, drawing from approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-Focused and Person-Centered therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness. In practice, that means meeting clients where they are, paying attention to what the body and mind are saying, and building on the strengths they already carry. Her style is collaborative, grounded, and warm; less clinical distance, more walking alongside.


    About Me: Asia earned her Master's in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University and holds a certification in Trauma-Informed Care. She cares about the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. She wants therapy to be a place where clients can show up fully, without leaving any part of themselves at the door. As a Christian, she's glad to bring faith into the work for clients who want that, and equally at home supporting those who don't. Wherever a client lands with all of that, they're welcome.


    Client Focus: Asia works with women, teen girls, children, and couples. Clients often come to her while navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, substance use, relationship struggles, life transitions, grief, and questions of self-worth. Whether you’re working through something heavy or simply trying to feel more like yourself again, Asia is here to help you get there.


    Specialized Training:


    • Trauma-Informed Care
Kelli Ketring
  • Kelli Ketring

    MA, LPCC-S | Therapist


    Kelli utilizes a therapy approach that is compassionate, collaborative, strengths-focused, and evidence-based.


    Approach to Therapy: Kelli believes in a collaborative and personalized approach to therapy, tailoring sessions to meet each client's unique needs and goals. Her work is deeply rooted in empathy, authenticity, and evidence-based practices that empower clients to explore both their challenges and strengths. Drawing from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Kelli helps clients develop practical skills, increase self-awareness, and build resilience. She strives to create a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment where clients feel heard, valued, and motivated to pursue meaningful growth and lasting change.


    In the first session, Kelli focuses on getting to know each client through conversation, discussing intake information, and exploring the concerns that have brought them to therapy. Her goal is to gain a comprehensive understanding of each client's life experiences while beginning to establish trust, rapport, and a strong therapeutic relationship. Together, clients and Kelli develop a personalized plan that serves as the foundation for future sessions and ongoing growth.


    About Me: Kelli is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation (LPCC-S) in Ohio who is dedicated to fostering positive change and emotional well-being in the lives of her clients. She brings a comprehensive understanding of human development across the lifespan, family systems, and a variety of therapeutic approaches to her practice. Her broad training and experience allow her to effectively support individuals facing a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges.


    One of Kelli's greatest strengths is her multifaceted approach to counseling. She values genuine connection and often incorporates humor when appropriate to help create an atmosphere of comfort, equality, and trust. Empathy and compassion remain at the center of her work, and she is committed to helping clients feel supported throughout their healing journey. By combining clinical expertise with authentic care, Kelli strives to provide impactful counseling services that promote healing, resilience, empowerment, and personal growth.


    Kelli values the whole person and recognizes that emotional well-being is influenced by many aspects of life, including relationships, family experiences, personal strengths, and life circumstances. She is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where clients feel safe to be themselves, explore challenges openly, and pursue the growth and healing they desire.


    Client Focus: Kelli works with adults who are seeking support in managing emotions, building coping skills, navigating life transitions, and improving their overall well-being. Through her background in human development and family studies, she brings a holistic understanding of the factors that influence emotional health, relationships, and personal growth.


    Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, relationship concerns, stress management, self-esteem, trauma-related concerns, domestic violence, and major life changes. Utilizing approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and domestic violence counseling, Kelli provides a safe and empowering space where clients can process their experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.


    Whether clients are facing a difficult season, seeking greater self-understanding, or working toward specific personal goals, Kelli is committed to walking alongside them with compassion, support, and practical guidance throughout the therapeutic process.


    Specialized Training:


    • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
    • Domestic & Intimate Partner Violence
    • Individuals with Relationship Conflict
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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