meet our therapy team
Finding the right therapist can feel personal. Our therapy team provides counseling services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families, with support available for a range of emotional, relational, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
Each therapist brings a different background, style, and area of focus. This page is designed to help you learn more about the people who provide therapy at Toledo Counseling & Mental Health and explore who may feel like a good fit.
Finding the Right Therapist Starts With Fit
Some clients look for a therapist with experience in a specific concern, age group, or therapy approach. Others are looking for someone who feels steady, respectful, and easy to talk to.
You do not have to make that decision alone. Our team can help match you with available therapy options based on your needs, preferences, insurance, appointment type, and provider availability.
Meet Our Therapists
Browse our therapy team below and select “View Full Bio” to learn more about each therapist’s background, approach, and areas of focus.
Mohamed Badra, Ph.D., LPCC-S
Founder, Executive Director, and Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Dr. Badra provides therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment concerns, parenting concerns, life transitions, and relationship or family-related stressors. His approach is whole-person, collaborative, and practical.
Age Range: Adults 18 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Kristin Bruce, LPCC-S
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Kristin provides online counseling for adults across Ohio. Her work includes support for depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, OCD, relationship recovery, life stressors, emotion regulation, and communication skills.
Age Range: Adults 18 and up
Appointment Options: Telehealth available
Maha Eidi, M.A.
Psychology Assistant and Clinical Therapist
Maha works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, behavioral concerns, relationship issues, and personality-related concerns. Her work emphasizes CBT and person-centered care.
Age Range: Ages 5 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Amy Day, LISW-S
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Amy provides therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress-related concerns, substance use, mood disorders, and life challenges. Her style is compassionate, collaborative, and adaptable, with an emphasis on hope, resilience, and practical support.
Age Range: Adults 18 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Kristi Freeman, LPCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Kristi works with adults and older teens, with a focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, bereavement, PTSD, and adjustment disorders. Her approach is warm, collaborative, down-to-earth, and may include EMDR, CBT, person-centered therapy, and CPT.
Age Range: 16 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Jason Goldswer, LISW-S
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Jason brings nearly 30 years of behavioral health experience and works primarily with individuals age 16 and up. His approach is person-centered and grounded in CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
Age Range: Ages 16 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Melinda Hallenbeck, LPC, LPAT
Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Art Therapist
Melinda supports adolescents and adults with trauma recovery, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger, medical illness, LGBTQ+ identity exploration, and relationship concerns. Her approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and may integrate art therapy and mindfulness when appropriate.
Age Range: Ages 10 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Jami Hinz, LPCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Jami works with children, adolescents, and adults, offering support for anxiety, grief and loss, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship concerns, emotional regulation, and life transitions. Her therapy style is collaborative, authentic, conversational, and grounded in a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.
Age Range: Ages 6 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Sanai Kyles, CT
Counselor Trainee
Sanai supports clients experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, adjustment-related concerns, self-esteem challenges, and academic or work-related stress. Her approach is warm, collaborative, client-centered, and grounded in practical skill-building.
Age Range: Ages 8–50
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Julie Lake, LPCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Julie provides counseling for clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, life transitions, substance use, co-occurring mental health concerns, weight-related concerns, and personality disorders. Her approach emphasizes practical tools, client growth, and evidence-informed care.
Age Range: Ages 16 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Ashley Layrisson, LPCC-S, LICDC-S
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Ashley works with individuals age 16 and up, supporting concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship concerns, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder. Her approach emphasizes empathy, professionalism, and active listening.
Age Range: Ages 16 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Jean Roberts, Ph.D.
Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Roberts works with children, adolescents, adults, and families, offering therapy and psychological support for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, emotional regulation, OCD, family concerns, life transitions, and social challenges. Her approach includes CBT, ACT, play therapy, parent training, CPT, expressive art, and psychological testing when appropriate.
Age Range: Ages 5 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Amanda Skolmowski, LISW-S
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Amanda works with children, teens, and adults facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-confidence, communication struggles, and life transitions. Her approach includes CBT, trauma-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, strengths-based work, and EMDR.
Age Range: Ages 5 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
A.J. Smith, LPCC, LICDC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
A.J. provides therapy for individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, adjustment concerns, and life transitions. His approach draws from CBT, solution-focused therapy, and Choice Theory, with a focus on meeting clients where they are and supporting meaningful recovery.
Age Range: Adolescence and adults; 15 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Tyler Thomas, LPCC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Tyler works with children, adolescents, and young adults, supporting emotional regulation, stress management, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, social challenges, and major life transitions. Her person-centered approach uses evidence-based practices such as CBT, solution-focused brief therapy, and reality therapy.
Age Range: Ages 5–30
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Katie wenninger, LISW-S
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Katie works with youth and adults, supporting concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, relational conflict, emotion regulation, and family or communication challenges. Her approach includes CBT, DBT, CPT, strengths-based therapy, person-centered therapy, and behavioral management.
Age Range: Ages 6 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Ryan Wisniewski, Ph.D., LPCC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Dr. Wisniewski works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing support for anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment concerns, parenting issues, and men’s mental health. His approach is client-centered and evidence-based, drawing from CBT, EMDR, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, ACT, and mindfulness techniques.
Age Range: Ages 8 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
What Our Therapy Team Provides
Therapy may help when emotional, behavioral, relational, or life stress concerns are affecting daily life. Our therapists support clients across different ages and needs, with care options depending on provider fit, availability, insurance, appointment type, and clinical appropriateness.
counseling services
Learn more about counseling services for individuals, couples, families, children, and teens.
Therapeutic Interventions
Explore therapy approaches that may be used in care, including structured, evidence-informed interventions.
Conditions We Treat
Support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, stress, adjustment concerns, and emotional regulation.
In-Person & Telehealth Counseling
Therapy may be available in person or through secure telehealth for clients located in Ohio when clinically appropriate.
Not Sure Which Therapist to Choose?
You do not have to choose a therapist on your own before reaching out.
When you request an appointment, our team can help review available options based on your concerns, appointment preferences, insurance, scheduling needs, and therapist availability. Some clients already have a specific therapist in mind. Others simply know they are ready to start therapy and want guidance on the next step.
Both approaches are okay.
Therapy Team FAQ
Request an Appointment With Our Therapy Team
Starting therapy does not require knowing exactly who to choose or what type of care you need. If you are ready to take the next step, our team can help you explore available therapy options at Toledo Counseling & Mental Health.