Sheryl Ankrom, MS, LCPC
Director of Clinical Services
Sheryl is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health services. Sheryl believes that it is imperative to understand each client's uniqueness and uses a collaborative therapeutic approach that is based on the client’s individual needs and perspectives. In a nurturing and supportive environment, Sheryl focuses on identifying and building upon each individual’s strengths and guides clients through the process of modifying problematic issues and attaining personal growth.
In private practice, community non-profit and hospital settings, Sheryl has worked with individuals, families, and couples with a broad range of difficulties, including relationship, emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues. She has also received specialized training to work with survivors of domestic violence.
Sheryl has extensive experience in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of presentations, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, addiction issues, relationship problems, parenting issues, and unhealthy expressions of anger.
As a former mental health writer for About.com, a New York Times Company, Sheryl has numerous published articles relating to the symptoms, causes, treatments, and self-help strategies for individuals with mental illness and their families.
In private practice, community non-profit and hospital settings, Sheryl has worked with individuals, families, and couples with a broad range of difficulties, including relationship, emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues. She has also received specialized training to work with survivors of domestic violence.
Sheryl has extensive experience in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of presentations, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, addiction issues, relationship problems, parenting issues, and unhealthy expressions of anger.
As a former mental health writer for About.com, a New York Times Company, Sheryl has numerous published articles relating to the symptoms, causes, treatments, and self-help strategies for individuals with mental illness and their families.
Gina Smith, MS, LCPC
Gina is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has a calm and empathetic nature that shines through when helping others. The environment she provides in the counseling setting consists of a non-judgmental and trusting atmosphere. Throughout treatment, Gina guides her clients to learn how to identify and correct thoughts and behaviors that are negatively impacting their lives.
In Gina's own words:
"Together we can work through life challenges, whether it involves current issues that interfere with daily life or past events that keep coming up. My goal is to open your mind, expand your thoughts on what is possible, to offer you a vision for your future, to enhance your current skills to create healthier ones.
I believe that positive change occurs through the integration of approaches that meets the client's emotional and psychological needs. Throughout this type of treatment, clients learn how to identify and correct negative thought patterns by replacing them with positive ones which can contribute towards a healthier way of thinking.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults with a wide variety of life issues, including relationship, single parenting, family conflict, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and child/adolescent behavioral issues".
In Gina's own words:
"Together we can work through life challenges, whether it involves current issues that interfere with daily life or past events that keep coming up. My goal is to open your mind, expand your thoughts on what is possible, to offer you a vision for your future, to enhance your current skills to create healthier ones.
I believe that positive change occurs through the integration of approaches that meets the client's emotional and psychological needs. Throughout this type of treatment, clients learn how to identify and correct negative thought patterns by replacing them with positive ones which can contribute towards a healthier way of thinking.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults with a wide variety of life issues, including relationship, single parenting, family conflict, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and child/adolescent behavioral issues".
Samantha Hawkinson, MS, LPC
Samantha uses a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to connect with her clients. Samantha's overarching approach to treatment is meeting each person where they are in life, then helping them deepen their self-awareness in order to grow toward positive change. Sam is experienced working with adolescent through adult clients with a wide range of presentations, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, relationship issues, family conflict, separation/divorce, blended family issues, and substance use issues. Sam has experience working in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization settings.
In Sam's own words:
"Working together as a collaborative team, my goal is to walk beside you in your journey toward positive change. Together, we will explore tools and strategies you can use to manage, emotional, psychological, and relational concerns. In a warm, non-judgmental, and safe environment we can explore current and past difficulties, identify personal strengths and inner resources, and develop a plan for positive and lasting change to meet your life goals.
I utilize person-centered therapy as the foundation of the therapeutic relationship to meet my clients where they’re at in life. I integrate appropriate evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Systems, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) based on your presenting issues.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or alone, together we can explore barriers and past or current difficulties that are keeping you stuck in dysfunctional patterns. I will help you discover the possibilities that are within your reach and will guide you through the process of positive and lasting change based on your goals".
In Sam's own words:
"Working together as a collaborative team, my goal is to walk beside you in your journey toward positive change. Together, we will explore tools and strategies you can use to manage, emotional, psychological, and relational concerns. In a warm, non-judgmental, and safe environment we can explore current and past difficulties, identify personal strengths and inner resources, and develop a plan for positive and lasting change to meet your life goals.
I utilize person-centered therapy as the foundation of the therapeutic relationship to meet my clients where they’re at in life. I integrate appropriate evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Systems, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) based on your presenting issues.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or alone, together we can explore barriers and past or current difficulties that are keeping you stuck in dysfunctional patterns. I will help you discover the possibilities that are within your reach and will guide you through the process of positive and lasting change based on your goals".
Amy Busse, MS, LCPC
Amy received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Lewis University. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of life challenges, including trauma, family conflict, divorce/separation, single parenting, grief/loss, behavioral issues, self esteem issues, social skills issues, and many others.
Having worked in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings, Amy understands the importance of creating a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals to heal and grow. Many of her clients mention her ability to make them feel at ease.
Having worked in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings, Amy understands the importance of creating a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals to heal and grow. Many of her clients mention her ability to make them feel at ease.
Lauren Mock, MS, LPC
Lauren received her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University, with a specialization in Child and Adolescent therapy. She is a calm, receptive, and compassionate clinician who understands the importance of a therapeutic environment that feels safe for each individual. Lauren enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults with varying mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, autism, and developmental/intellectual/learning disabilities. Lauren has worked in an inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings.
In Lauren’s words:
“No matter what you are going through, you can push through it and become a better you or change that negative energy into something positive. My goal is to provide a safe place so you may feel comfortable to open up about what is going on in your life. Fostering growth in all individuals is how people can help themselves change and flourish. I will help you work through difficult challenges and come up with positive realistic goals for the future that you can achieve".
In Lauren’s words:
“No matter what you are going through, you can push through it and become a better you or change that negative energy into something positive. My goal is to provide a safe place so you may feel comfortable to open up about what is going on in your life. Fostering growth in all individuals is how people can help themselves change and flourish. I will help you work through difficult challenges and come up with positive realistic goals for the future that you can achieve".
Ruth Henrichs, RN, LCPC
Ruth Henrichs, RN, LCPC
In addition to holding a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Ruth also holds a Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. With over 20 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient treatment, Ruth provides quality care for a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, and stress management.
Ruth understands the course of change is different for each person. She creates a nonjudgmental, supportive, and collaborative relationship with her clients through a therapeutic process of identifying and harnessing a client's personal strengths.
Ruth understands the course of change is different for each person. She creates a nonjudgmental, supportive, and collaborative relationship with her clients through a therapeutic process of identifying and harnessing a client's personal strengths.