Meet Our Therapists

Kerry Beck MSW LISW-S

Archbold - Bryan

A NW Ohio native, Kerry earned a BSW in Social Work from Goshen College and an MSW from Florida State University. For the past 25 years he has worked in a variety of positions within clinical settings. The majority of his professional career includes experiences in New England facilitating individual and group therapy as well as administrative work in residential treatment programs. Kerry specializes in working with adolescents and young adults and enjoys collaborating with schools and other outside entities this population may be involved with. An interest in music, sports, the outdoors and a sense of humor help him to connect with the clients he serves. Kerry always feels honored and privileged to “walk along” with people in their life’s journey.

Rich Sherman LPC IMFT

Archbold - Bryan

Rich received his bachelor's in Religious Education at Great Lakes Christian College in 1983 and his Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at Abilene Christian University in 1986. His clinical coursework was completed at Heidelberg College. Rich has been a practicing therapist for more than 25 years. He has a heart for helping others and brings a wide range of competencies to those he serves including personal and social counseling, child and adolescent counseling, marriage and family counseling, pastoral counseling, employee assistance counseling, mental health counseling, chemical and dependency counseling, consultation, supervision, administration, and diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

Katie Sprow-Arend MSW LISW

Bryan

Katie received her Master of Social Work degree from The Ohio State University and her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Bowling Green State University. She has eleven years experience in family assessment and treatment for individuals and families in the field of foster care and adoption. She has an exceptional record providing in-home counseling and outpatient therapy for adults, adolescents, children, families and groups. Katie’s areas of expertise are in play therapy, the treatment of mental and emotional disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Intervention Planning, the treatment of children and adolescents, family and individual counseling and clinical supervision.

Stefanie Rockey MSW LISW CCTP

Bryan

Stefanie received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Toledo and completed her undergraduate studies at Defiance College where she earned her BSW. Stefanie has over two decades of experience working in the social work field. Stefanie is an independently licensed Clinical Social Worker and is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Stefanie has training and expertise in EMDR (Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing Model) and uses this therapy to treat PTSD, C-PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and other mental health issues with adults and children.

Stefanie has received trauma-informed training and is a certified clinical trauma professional (CCTP). Stefanie is passionate about helping those who have been through various traumas to heal and become their most healthy self. In 2011 Stefanie was recognized with the distinguished alumni award through Northwest Community College and is proud to represent NSCC.

Over the years Stefanie has conducted intensive and non-intensive chemical dependency groups, individual sessions and assessments for adults with chemical dependency or substance issues. She has also provided intensive home-based Functional Family Therapy working with youth involved in criminal justice systems and their families. Stefanie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from her many experiences working in the mental health field. Additionally, she brings immense compassion and an overall love of people as she provides assessments, individual, marital, and family counseling to all ages of clients. Stefanie enjoys working with a wide range of mental health issues including PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, ADHD/ADD, anger problems, life transition issues, and alcohol/drug issues. Stefanie believes in clients rights to choose what their counseling journey looks like and respects each client's independence and resiliency.

Dr. Lisa Jewell Michael PH.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Archbold - Bryan

Dr. Lisa Jewell Michael received her Master's Degree and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University of Chicago.

Dr. Jewell Michael's areas of expertise include working with individuals, couples and families, providing therapy for adults and adolescents, using client-based cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. Dr Jewell Michael offers ADHD psychological testing services and is trained in EMDR.

Karen Tuck BA LSW

Archbold - Wauseon

Specialty: Mental Health Counseling for individuals, youth, adults and couples doing assessments, diagnosis and treatment.

Karen is licensed social worker who graduated with a double major in Social Work and Psychology with honors from the University of Montana at Missoula. When asked about her passions and purpose, Karen explains, "Over the years I have been privileged to work in the mental health field doing what I love, which is helping people navigate relationships with themselves and others. I truly believe that everyone deserves a 'good family' that supports and understands one another." Karen provides individual, couples, and family therapy to all ages 10+.

Brittany Feffer MSSA LISW

Victims of Crime Counselor

Bryan

Specialty: Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health and Emotional Disorders, Serving Victims of Crime.

Brittany received her Master of Science in Social Administration at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. She specializes in Mental Health Counseling, Crime Victim Services and Trauma Counseling. Brittany is trained in provision of EMDR.

Melissa Avina MSW LISW-S

Archbold - Wauseon

Specialty: Diagnosis and treatment of Mental Health and Emotional Disorders, Psychotherapy and Mental Health Counseling for children and adults.

Melissa is an independently licensed supervising Clinical Social Worker Supervisor who graduated from The Ohio State University with a BA in Psychology and Master’s of Social Work. Melissa has served on the Shalom team as an LISW-S since 2024 and brings extensive knowledge, training, and expertise as she provides priceless training/work supervision, guidance, and support for interns and LSW providers.

Melissa has worked for over two decades in Northwest Ohio community mental health agencies as a counseling provider and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in community mental health. Melissa’s scope of practice includes counseling for youth, adults, and families. She has a great deal of experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, difficulty with managing behaviors; anger/stress management; substance use; trauma; crisis planning; and with other emotional and mental health related disorders.

Michelle Kistner — Archbold, OH — Shalom Counseling & Mediation Center

Michelle Kistner MA LPCC-S

Archbold - Wauseon

Specialty: Substance Use Disorder counseling and mental health counseling for individuals, couples, and families.

Michelle has served as an independently licensed supervising Professional Clinical Counselor for over 6 years at Shalom and has been working in the mental health field in numerous outpatient mental health settings across Northwest Ohio for over 25 years. After completing her Bachelor of Arts Degree at BGSU in 1997, she began working in the mental health field and returned to BGSU to complete her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2005.

Michelle achieved her LPCC-S licensure in 2014. Her specialties and areas of interest include working with teens and adults with chronic mental health issues and mood disorders. Michelle has extensive experience working with teenagers, young adults, adults, and couples and has expertise in helping those who struggle with grief/loss. Michelle brings extensive knowledge, training, and expertise as she has continued to provide priceless training/work supervision, guidance, and support for interns and new LPC providers.

Amanda Jerger MA LPCC-S

Archbold - Bryan

Specialty: Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health and Emotional Disorders, Social Psychotherapy, Individual Mental Health Counseling, school-based counseling for young children, and serving as the Family Intervention Court Treatment Team representative for Shalom.

Mandy received her Master’s degree in Counseling from Bowling Green State University after completing her undergraduate work at BG. Mandy has over 20 years of experience as an Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor. Throughout graduate school, Mandy had the opportunity to be the Graduate Student Senator for the Guidance and Counseling Program, be a victim’s advocate with the Link program through Behavior Connections, study abroad in Alcala De Henares, Spain for one semester and present at the All Ohio Counselors Conference.

Mandy has a wide range of experiences in the mental health field that include providing group therapy, family therapy, school-based therapy, and individual therapy. Mandy’s career focus and primary specialty has been working with young children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. Mandy is also an Adoption Assessor for the state of Ohio. Mandy feels blessed to have the honor to work closely with and be a part of the healing and transformation journey of those she serves. Mandy is an EMDR certified provider and has achieved her LPCC-S licensure, expanding her skills in areas such as gender-dysphoria related issues and more.

Brittany McClarren MA LPC

Wauseon

Specialty: Diagnosis, and Treatment of Mental Health and Emotional Disorders for adults and children.

Brittany attended the University of Toledo, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. She then attended The University of Northern Colorado for school psychology, but she soon learned that she had a passion for counseling, so she transferred to Indiana Wesleyan University, where she earned her Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling.

Brittany is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Ohio working towards independent licensure and has her certification as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Brittany provides individual counseling to all ages but specializes in therapy for youth ages 9+. She has experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, oppositional defiance disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD). Prior to becoming a therapist, Brittany worked as a graduate research assistant at the University of Northern Colorado, as a substitute teacher in both Colorado and Ohio, and as an autism aide for several years.

Alicia Graham MA LISW-S LICDC

Bryan

Specialty: Diagnosis/treatment of mental health and emotional disorders, substance use disorders, social psychotherapy and individual mental health counseling for all ages 5+.

Alicia is passionate about serving in Northwest Ohio as she was born and raised in Williams County and is a strong voice & community advocate for substance use prevention. She is an independently licensed supervising Clinical Social Worker Supervisor and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. Alicia has been working full time in the mental health field since 2006. Alicia has experience working with clients to address a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, low self-esteem, substance abuse/dependence, difficulty managing behaviors, codependence, and trauma.

Alicia has experience in leading dual diagnosis treatment groups in both outpatient and residential treatment settings and has served Shalom as a facilitator for Moral Reconation Therapy groups, the Shalom rep at the William’s County Drug Court Treatment Team, and is an active member/rep for the EHCO coalition. Alicia joins a team of experts across Williams County at ECHO (Educating Communities on Healthy Opportunities) who work together to create/implement a vast array of prevention projects as part of the Substance Abuse Prevention task force in Williams County. This collaboration creates massive impact alongside other Williams County experts serving the HEALing Communities grant to address the opioid crisis. Alicia is trained in EMDR and brings extensive knowledge, training, and expertise as she provides priceless training/work supervision, guidance, and support for interns and LSW providers. Alicia enjoys spending time with her family, going hiking/being in nature, listening to music, canning and working in her garden.

Jessica Flores MSW LISW

Archbold - Bryan

Specialty: Diagnosis/treatment of mental health and emotional disorders, social psychotherapy and individual mental health counseling for all ages 10+.

Jessica has a BSW from Defiance College and a MSW from the University of Toledo. She is trained in trauma-informed care, TF-CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and stays connected with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network to continue to learn evidence-based approaches. Her experience includes working with the children’s hospital to aid children who have experienced trauma, working in a hospital outpatient behavioral health center to assist adults in need, providing a strength-based approach in the public school system, and assisting young adults in college navigating transitions. It has been Jessica’s goal to provide others with a strength-based approach to learning new techniques, build coping skills, identify and challenge cognitive distortions, as well as build on their own self-worth.

Jessica has also been heavily involved in community outreach & advocacy, working with NAMI, The University of Toledo, and the Black Swamp Art Council. She assisted to coordinate and presented at NAMI’s Latino Mental Health Forum. She assisted in coordinating the University of Toledo Latino Youth Summit and has also worked as an instructor for the Black Swamp Art Council's mobile art program. Jessica is well-versed in teaching others to use art as a means of self-expression and creativity with survivors of domestic violence.

Julie Sasseen MSW LISW & Fiona

Bryan

Julie Sasseen is an independently licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Ohio State University with a B.S. in Psychology and from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master’s in Social Work. She is trained and experienced to provide EMDR. Julie has served on the Shalom team since 2017 and is an expert in the provision of therapy for trauma/complex trauma.

Julie works with Fiona, a loving addition to therapy sessions. Fiona is a kind and gentle golden labradoodle in training to receive her Therapy Dog certification. Her focus of study is in the care and love for all humans. Fiona provides clients with additional acceptance and comfort in efforts to make entering therapy a bit easier.

Lorenzo Mendez MA LPC

Archbold - Wauseon

Lorenzo was born and raised in Northwest Ohio and shares that he is grateful to have the opportunity to give back to his community by serving on the Shalom team as a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2024. Before joining Shalom, Lorenzo attended Bowling Green State University where he earned his undergraduate degree in psychology. Following his undergraduate studies, Lorenzo pursued his master's degree in counselor education at the University of Toledo. During his time at UT, Lorenzo had the opportunity to work at the university's counseling center and at the Zepf Center. He has worked with a diverse range of populations, including college students from all walks of life and individuals dealing with substance use disorders. Lorenzo has become well-versed in providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults as he has worked towards independent licensure as an LPCC.

Self-care is important to Lorenzo. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, watching movies/television, listening to music, playing tennis, and spending quality time with his wife and cat. Additionally, Lorenzo volunteers as a wrestling coach in his spare time.