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Meet Our Providers

Our 13 unique providers counsel a wide range of needs through both in-person and tele-health sessions, using many different methods, including but not limited to: talk therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Solutions-Based Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)/Mindfulness.

 

If you’re interested in a specific modality, just let us know and you will be matched with the appropriate provider.

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Maggie Lambert

LPC

I graduated from Ohio University in 2022 with a Master’s in Counselor Education and received my Licensed Professional Counselor in 2023. I started...

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Becky Smolinski

LSW

My philosophy centers around a non-judgmental, person-centered approach. I believe in working collaboratively with my clients to...

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Heather Sommers

LCDC-III​

I hold the credential of LCDCIII and am currently awaiting confirmation of my Master of Social Work. With a specialization in addiction and trauma...

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Amber Gillispie

CDCA, QMHS

I hold a master’s in social work, am trained in EMDR, and am a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA). I specialize in helping clients with...

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Stacey Cartee

QMHS

I hold a master’s degree in Community Mental Health Counseling and bring 30 years of experience to my practice as a counselor and...

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Kyla Ida

QMHS

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I hold an M.A. degree in Forensic Psychology and am in the final stages of completing my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health...

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Rev. Jessica Warth

QMHS​

I am an ordained Reverend through the Churches of Christ in Christian Union with a master’s degree in social work from The Ohio...

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Meghan Vinson

LSW, LCDC-III

I hold an associate degree in Human Services Technology and a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, both from Ohio University. Currently, I'm...

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Christina Arredondo

LCDC-III, FPS, SWA

I'm here to support you and your family through life's challenges and help you find a path to healing and well-being. I hold credentials as... 

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Amanda Burns

CDCA, QMHS

I hold a Bachelor in Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Master in Social Work from St. Mary's University of Minnesota. I am also...

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Talia Salyer

CDCA, QMHS

My expertise lies in supporting at-risk youth, addressing familial substance use disorders, and providing compassionate...

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Sara Flowers

QMHS

I have been with Mares Cares Counseling for eight and a half years, during which time I've worn many hats, from...

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Kathryn Stevens

QMHS

I hold a Master’s in Social Work and a Bachelor’s in Social Work with a minor in psychology. My academic background, paired with...

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