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440-460-0140

Family Behavioral Health Services, LLC
  • Home
  • Meet our staff
  • Services
  • Medication refills
  • New Patients
  • FORMS
  • Contact us
  • Insurance
  • Employment
  • Newsletters

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 https://valant.io/myio/FamilyBehavioralHealthServices  


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Office Staff

Administrative Staff

 

Receptionist

Jaida
frontdesk@fbhsllc.com
440-460-0140 option 2 for then 1 for scheduling


Billing Department

 Ashley 

ashley@fbhsllc.com

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They are the first voices you hear on the telephone, when you call our office. They will set up appointments for you, help you with billing and insurance, check you in at the window and help answer any questions you may have. 

Practice Manager

 Jennifer Morris

jmorris@fbhsllc.com 440-460-0140 ext. 22
Practice Manager/Community Relations/Marketing.

Our providers

William T. Elwood, LPCC-S, MAC, CCMHC, Clinical Director

William T. Elwood, LPCC-S, MAC, CCMHC, Clinical Director

William T. Elwood, LPCC-S, MAC, CCMHC, Clinical Director

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.

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Linda Elwood, LPCC-S Clinical Director

William T. Elwood, LPCC-S, MAC, CCMHC, Clinical Director

William T. Elwood, LPCC-S, MAC, CCMHC, Clinical Director

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.

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Laura Moyer, PMHCNS-BC

William T. Elwood, LPCC-S, MAC, CCMHC, Clinical Director

Laura Moyer, PMHCNS-BC

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). 

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Peter Golden, MD

Peter G. Kontos, DO

Laura Moyer, PMHCNS-BC

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. 

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Peter G. Kontos, DO

Peter G. Kontos, DO

Peter G. Kontos, DO

pkontos@fbhsllc.com


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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 

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Misty Kluk, LPCC-S

Peter G. Kontos, DO

Peter G. Kontos, DO

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

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Stephanie Marder, LPCC

Stephanie Marder, LPCC

Stephanie Marder, LPCC

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.

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Susan Marder, LPCC

Stephanie Marder, LPCC

Stephanie Marder, LPCC

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.

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Ron Colonna, LPCC

Stephanie Marder, LPCC

Audrey Tate, LPCC, AT

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. 

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Audrey Tate, LPCC, AT

Alex Pescho, LPC, ATR-P

Audrey Tate, LPCC, AT

  

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. 

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Samantha Ramos, CT

Alex Pescho, LPC, ATR-P

Alex Pescho, LPC, ATR-P

sramos@fbhsllc.com

  

Samantha is a Counselor in Trainee at Cleveland State University completing her practicum and internship at Family Behavioral Health Services. She received her Bachelor of Arts at Cleveland State University and is currently completing her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Samantha has a passion for working with substance abuse, trauma, depression and anxiety. 



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Alex Pescho, LPC, ATR-P

Alex Pescho, LPC, ATR-P

Alex Pescho, LPC, ATR-P

apescho@fbhsllc.com


Alex is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist and graduated from Ursuline College. Alex has worked individually with children, teenagers and adults addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression as well working in groups with children who have behavioral issues. Alex uses a holistic art therapy approach to counseling, utilizing a variety of art materials and believes in the benefits of creative expression in the healing process. Alex has an interest in working with and addressing  the need for more mental health services and emotional support within the LGBTQ+ population.

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Our providers

Eileen Xenarios, LPC

Eileen Xenarios, LPC

Eileen Xenarios, LPC

 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.

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Bonita Tyree, CT

Eileen Xenarios, LPC

Eileen Xenarios, LPC

 btyree@fbhsllc.com


Bonita Tyree is a Counselor in Training and is completing her internship at Family Behavioral Health Services. She completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Cincinnati and is currently working on her master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling at Cleveland State University.

She has over 16 years’ experience in Women’s Health, working with a diverse population and has completed Cognitive Behavioral Compassionate Training (CBCT) through the Spiritual Care department at the Cleveland Clinic which focused on Mindfulness and Self Care. 

Bonita understands the importance of caring for oneself emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually to experience well-being. She believes in a strength-based approach of self-empowerment and self-compassion. 

“My experience in Women’s Health and role as a caregiver for 12 years has informed me of the realities of daily life challenges and the need to gift ourselves with tools for positive change for a better quality of life”.



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Carmen Holmes, CT

Eileen Xenarios, LPC

Samuel Puccinelli, CT

 

cholmes@fbhsllc.com


Carmen Holmes is a Counselor Trainee at John Carroll University, completing her practicum/internship 

at Family Behavioral Health Services. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education at Notre Dame College and is completing her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 

Carmen is passionate about working with diverse populations, including 

individuals and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She utilizes multiple approaches to help individuals experience and maintain a good quality of life. Carmen is also a member of RISE, a City Mission initiative that aims to enrich women and children.

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Samuel Puccinelli, CT

Samuel Puccinelli, CT

  spuccinelli@fbhsllc.com


Samuel Puccinelli is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s degree student at Cleveland State University. He is interested in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-based approaches, Narrative Therapy, and is eager to deepen his practical skills through real-world clinical experience. With previous experience applying Person-Centered Planning in work with adults with developmental disabilities, he aims to bring a thoughtful, empathetic presence to the counseling relationship. Open to working with diverse populations, he is focused on developing his clinical judgment, refining his therapeutic voice, and building a strong foundation, in an effort to provide an effective and ethical approach to practice. He considers himself a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ communities and of the diverse population of neurodivergent people. Outside of counseling, he enjoys creating music and visual art. 

Michelle Paluf, CT

mpaluf@fbhsllc.com  


Michelle Paluf is a counselor-in-training, working on her Clinical Mental Health Licensure at John Carroll University. Michelle graduated from Kent State University in 2004 with a BA in Psychology, and graduated from John Carroll University with a Master’s of Education in 2009. Michelle offers 20 years of experience working with children and families in the mental health field, and has been in education as a school counselor for the last 14 years. Michelle is interested in working with neuro-diverse populations, autism spectrum disorder, trauma-informed care, and anxiety and depression. Michelle utilizes evidence-based techniques, while focusing on mindfulness and emotion regulation, giving the client the opportunity to learn, grow and build a strong sense of self. 

Willow Therapy Dog In Training

Willow is a 10 month old Black Lab that is training to be a Therapy Dog. She loves to go in session with Children and Adults.


Therapy  Dogs have been known to make it easier for clients to open-up and  become more relaxed. Their unconditional love can help clients through  the therapy process by adding additional support. Mutual interaction and  affection such as petting or cuddling with our therapy dog enhances  the counseling experience here at Family Behavioral Health Services,  LLC.    

Our dogs help give the practice  more of the comfort of home. 

Maggie Therapy Dog

IN MEMORIAM Kathleen "Casey" Toohig, LPCC

IN MEMORIAM Kathleen "Casey" Toohig, LPCC


Maggie is a 15 year old Cavachon.


Therapy  Dogs have been known to make it easier for clients to open-up and  become more relaxed. Their unconditional love can help clients through  the therapy process by adding additional support. Mutual interaction and  affection such as petting or cuddling with our therapy dog enhances  the counseling experience here at Family Behavioral Health Services,  LLC.   

Our dogs help give the practice  more of the comfort of home. 

IN MEMORIAM Kathleen "Casey" Toohig, LPCC

IN MEMORIAM Kathleen "Casey" Toohig, LPCC

IN MEMORIAM Kathleen "Casey" Toohig, LPCC

ONE LIFE THAT TOUCHED THOUSANDS! 


CASEY WAS A THERAPIST AT FAMILY BEHAVIORAL SINCE 1995, BEFORE THAT SHE WAS A NURSE FOR OVER 25 YEARS . SHE SPECIALIZED IN GRIEF, INFANT LOSS, NEW/FIRST TIME PARENTS AND POSTPARTUM. SHE FACILITATED NEW MOM GROUPS AND INFANT LOSS GRIEF GROUPS AT HILLCREST HOSPITAL.
HER KNOWLEDGE, HER CARING HEART, HER LOVE FOR HER WORK WAS AMAZING. SHE TRULY TOOK THE GIFT GOD GAVE HER AND CHANGED LIVES. 


May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.





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