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belwood@fbhsllc.com

Bill  Elwood is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who earned his  Bachelor of Arts Degree in psychology from Ursuline college, and Masters  Degree in counseling from John Carroll University and is a Certified  Clinical Mental Health Counselor. He has extensive experience with  adolescent behavior problems as well as marriage and family related  issues. He is Certified Master Addictions Counselor and is a Substance  Abuse Professional. He also has specialized training in co-dependency  treatment approaches. Mr. Elwood has an interest in the function of  faith and spirituality in the healing process. He is an Ordained  Permanent Deacon for the Cleveland Catholic Diocese and Adjunct Faculty  member at St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology.

lelwood@fbhsllc.com

Linda Elwood is a  Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and earned her Bachelor of Arts  Degree in Psychology from Ursuline College and her Masters Degree in  Counseling at John Carroll University.  Linda takes a family systems  approach to treating relationship problems; family and parenting issues,  depression, LGBTQ and women's issues.  She also has had extensive  experience with Sensory Processing Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive  Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, adolescent behavior problems and adolescent  community out-reach and intervention programs.  She is also a former  youth minister for the Cleveland Catholic Diocese and a recipient of the  1992 James P. O'Donnell Award for outstanding youth work.

lmoyer@fbhsllc.com

Laura Moyer is an  adult psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialist and a graduate  of the University of Toledo, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in  psychology and master’s degrees in education and nursing. Previously in  private practice near Toledo and in Willoughby, she also taught mental  health nursing in both classroom and clinical settings at the UT College  of Nursing. She also served in two board positions on the Faculty  Affairs Committee. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse  Practitioners. Her specialty areas include anxiety, depression, grief  counseling and bipolar, eating and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD). 

pgolden@fbhsllc.com

Dr. Peter Golden is  a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine. He  has practiced psychiatry in many different settings over the past 12  years including, Ohio Guidestone, Beech brook, Portage Path and Private  practice. He is dedicated to the community and working with individuals  who are dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and grief. Through  excellent professional training Dr. Golden has developed skills to help  people manage and master their afflictions, as well as how to use  medication to aide in therapy. 

pkontos@fbhsllc.com

Dr. Peter Kontos is a graduate of John Carroll University and the Chicago  College of Osteopathic Medicine.  he has practiced psychiatry in many  different settings over the past 25 years including the Cleveland  Clinic, Ravenwood Center of Geauga County, and Coleman Professional  Services of Summit County.  Dr. Kontos brings a wealth of experience to  our practice as well as the benefit of a warm and caring professional  dedicated to the practice of quality psychiatry 

mkluk@fbhsllc.com 

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Misty  Kluk has a Master's Degree in Counseling and Human Services from John  Carroll University.  She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor  with a Supervisor designation.  Misty has over 13 years of counseling  experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Misty enjoys  doing individual, group, and family counseling.  She specializes in  working with individuals and families that have experience traumas,  particularly sexual abuse.  She has worked with victims of human  trafficking as well.  Misty has extensive experience working with  individuals who deal with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues,  personality disorders, and relationship difficulties.  She has a great  deal of experience working with adolescents who demonstrate emotional  and behavioral issues in the home, school, and/or community

stephanie@fbhsllc.com

Stephanie  Marder is a Licensed Professional Counselor, earning her Bachelor of  Arts in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire and her Masters  of Arts in Psychology from Boston University. She is currently working  on her PHD at Kent State University. Stephanie worked at Bellefaire JCB  assisting adolescents and their families in-home and in the community.   She has been working with at-risk youth, adolescents, young adults and  families dealing with a wide range of concerns including anxiety,  depression, and interpersonal conflicts. Stephanie takes a integrative  approach to her counseling practice, ensuring treatment is tailored to  the individual or family.

smarder@fbhsllc.com

Susan Marder is a Licensed  Professional Clinical Counselor who earned her Bachelors of Arts Degree  in sociology at Brooklyn College and her Master’s Degree at John Carroll  University. Susan’s diverse experience includes parent education, child  behavior management, effective discipline techniques, and family  issues. As Coordinator of the Early Intervention Program through the  Lake County General Health District she worked with parents of children  who were medically fragile and/or developmentally delayed.  Susan has worked as a family therapist with Bellefaire JCB  where she provided in-home intensive counseling services to young  children, adolescents and families. Susan specializes in phase of life  problems counseling in the areas of empty-nest stressors, retirement  issues, and loss of a job.  Assisting individuals dealing with  frustration and anxiety related to providing caretaking to aging or  dependent parents.   She works with parents, step parents, and new  parents with the daily demands and struggles that they face with raising  a family.  She has extensive experience with grief, anxiety,  self-esteem and depression for all age groups.

DShiffman@fbhsllc.com 

Devorah “Dev” Shiffman is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Ohio University and her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University. Dev has an interest in working with adolescents and young adults as well as children working to manage transitions, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, Dev has training and experience working with the LGBTQ+ community. Dev enjoys both individual and group counseling and utilizes a variety of evidence-based counseling techniques to best meet her client’s needs. 

rcolonna@fbhsllc.com

Ron  Colonna is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed  Social Worker.  He received his undergraduate degree from Geneva College  and his Masters degree from the University of Saint Francis in Fort  Wayne, Indiana.  He is nationally board certified as a Counselor and as a  Clinical Mental Health Counselor.  His counseling experiences are in  mood, personality, adjustment disorders, marriage and family issues, and  the relevance of faith within individuals' lives.  His extensive  undergraduate and graduate university teaching experiences have  augmented his clinical mental health practice and research.  Ron has  done local and state workshops on mood disorders, marriage and other  relationships, suicide and family survivors of suicide.  He has  co-authored The Counselor Intern's Handbook. 

atate@fbhsllc.com

Audrey graduated from Ursuline College with a master’s degree in Counseling and Art therapy. Using Trauma Informed techniques, creative therapies and DBT interventions, she assists clients to look at challenges from a wholistic perspective. Previous work with the Centers for Families and Children and Bellefaire JCB have informed Audrey’s approach of assisting adults and adolescents with an open mind and understanding of environmental complications. Specializing in mood disorders, LGBTQ+ population, and trauma management, she utilizes creative approaches to assist clients in addressing their needs. 

driccardi@fbhsllc.com

David earned his Master of Art degree in Counseling Psychology from Ball State University and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University. He has worked for over 41 years helping individuals, couples and families to improve the quality of their lives. While he has specialized training and experience in the addiction and Employee Assistance (EAP) fields, he has many years of experience with helping clients with a variety of life problems. David has had past work experience at Glenbeigh and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. He is a well-versed and highly experienced counselor who practices with a holistic and mindfulness approach to treatment.

Ebraccia@fbhsllc.com

Emily is a Counselor in Trainee at Cleveland State University completing her practicum and internship at Family Behavioral Health Services. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Cleveland State University in 2019 and is currently working on her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a certified chemical dependency counselor assistant and is passionate about working with elderly clients, and helping clients through the grief process, along with working with all clients of different backgrounds. Emily works as a substitute teacher and has worked in assisted living facilities 

skramer@fbhsllc.com

Samantha is a Counselor in Trainee at Cleveland State University completing her practicum and internship at Family Behavioral Health Services. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Human development and Family Studies at Kent State University in 2019 and is currently working on her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has worked as a child advocate and a substance abuse prevention intern.  Working within the social services field has allowed me to work with people from diverse backgrounds and has provided me with a deep understanding and awareness of the hardship’s individuals face. Additionally, it has enlightened me on how environmental, situational, social, physical, mental, and financial factors can translate into an individual's holistic health

 Exenarios@fbhsllc.com

Eileen Xenarios is a Licensed Professional Counselor and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Ursuline College, a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University, and a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from John Carroll University. Eileen takes an integrative approach using evidence-based treatment practices that consider the integration of mind, body and spirit for each client, within the broader social and cultural environment. She uses a framework of empowerment and leveraging strengths to help clients reach personal goals. She has experience, education, and training in treating substance use disorders, trauma-informed care for survivors of violence, general mental health challenges including depression and anxiety, with a focus on women’s issues including life transitions, caregiving and parenting. Eileen is a yoga and meditation instructor, and has volunteered with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center, and has designed and facilitated corporate wellness and stress management programs. She also supports social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion through community engagement.