About Us
Wellness Place, a Mental Health Collaborative, is an exceptional group of dedicated and compassionate mental health care professionals. The group was formed in 2019 in hopes of providing the best possible evidence based psychiatric and psychotherapeutic services to our patients. With routine expert consultation among the team, we are able to ensure our patients unparalleled care.
Wellness Place Team
Robin Arthur, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Robin Arthur has been serving those with mental health challenges for more than two decades. After several years serving community mental health…
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Robin Arthur, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Robin Arthur received her BA in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati. She received her master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Xavier University. She was awarded the Thesis of the Year award. Her Post-Doctoral Studies were in Neuropsychology at the University of Cincinnati. She attended University of Cincinnati for MBA studies in 2009. In addition to her clinical practice at Wellness Place, she is the CEO and Managing Director of Transform Consulting, LLC. Her consulting clients are both national and international.
Dr. Arthur was on the team that built the Lindner Center of Hope mental health hospital in Mason, Ohio and served as their Chief of Psychology for 9 years. She was on faculty at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry for 12 years. She instructed and supervised Residents and Psychology Doctoral students during her time at University of Cincinnati. She was awarded the Distinguished Psychologist of the Year award by the Ohio Psychological Association.
Dr. Arthur works from a strength-based positive psychology perspective rather than disease model. She is intensively trained in Performance Psychology, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Experiential Therapy. Her background before moving into the field of psychology included supporting a variety of medical disciplines, including general and vascular surgery, neurology, cardiology, and pediatrics. She has been a small business owner for over 25 years.
Dr. Arthur lectures on many topics locally and regionally.
Nicole M. Gibler, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Nicole M. Gibler is Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Since 2015, she has served in outpatient...
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Nicole M. Gibler, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Nicole M. Gibler is Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Since 2015, she has served in outpatient private practice, providing psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in the diagnostic assessment and treatment of various mental health issues, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Gibler strongly values the importance of thorough diagnostic assessment prior to making treatment recommendations which may include medication adjustments and psychotherapy. She is dedicated to understanding her patient’s story, advocating for an individual’s mental well-being, and showing compassion through this process.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Gibler was an attending physician at the Lindner Center of Hope in Mason, Ohio. She completed her adult psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She served as Chief Fellow for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry during her final year of fellowship. Also while at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Dr. Gibler received the Marc H. Hollander, MD Award for Outstanding Performance by a Psychiatry Resident from the Faculty of the Department of Psychiatry.
Dr. Gibler graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. While in medical school, she was Co-Director of Urban Health Project and received the America’s Health Care Heroes Appreciation Award for providing health-related services to at-risk populations of Greater Cincinnati, OH. She also won the Stanley M. Kaplan Essay award from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry based on research performed at the Duke University Medical Center.
Understanding psychiatric illness and helping those with mental health issues have been passions of Dr. Gibler since early in school. She served as an advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault at a women’s center in downtown Cincinnati and as a crisis counselor in Oxford, OH during her undergraduate years at Miami University.
Dr. Gibler was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH and enjoys being part of such a wonderful community. Providing care to those with mental illness in the Greater Cincinnati area is truly a humbling and rewarding journey for which she feels so fortunate.
Tina Moran, MSW, LISW-S
Clinical Social Worker/ Therapist
Tina is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) and has worked in a variety of settings since graduating with her Masters in 2010…
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Tina Moran, MSW, LISW-S
Clinical Social Worker/ Therapist
Tina is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) and has worked in a variety of settings since graduating with her Masters in 2010. She started her private practice Tina Moran LLC in 2019 and treats adolescents & adults with anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.
Tina is very passionate about helping her patients overcome guilt, shame and self-esteem issues. In her practice she has found that these issues are often at the core of destructive behaviors and until patients learn to identify and manage them, unhealthy coping strategies continue to "win out". Tina incorporates Brené Brown's shame resilience materials to help patients move through the understanding and healing process. This can be emotionally intensive, but for those patients who have struggled to figure out why they're feeling "stuck" or other therapy or treatment "isn't working" or leading to results, this work is often critical.
In addition to her work with patients on shame, Tina incorporates a lot of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills into sessions, helping patients build distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal communication skills. Tina helps couples work on communication, validation and empathy as a starting point to resolve their conflict. Tina loves teaching her patients skills - it is her hope that by sharing her knowledge of various coping skills, patients can become more independent, successful and build a life worth living!
Tina’s history of working at outpatient and residential treatment programs has given her a wide array of experience and knowledge with complex patients and family dynamics. Her work history includes supporting patients through case management and individual, group, family and couples therapy. Tina balances empathy and understanding with a direct and humorous approach to help move patients along and closer to reaching their goals.
Noah Lankford, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Noah Lankford specializes in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, performance issues for athletes, and phase of life problems in adolescence and adulthood..
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Noah Lankford
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology
Dr. Noah Lankford specializes in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, performance issues for athletes, and phase of life problems in adolescence and adulthood. Dr. Lankford also runs an ongoing men’s group twice per month.
Unlock the power of connection and personal growth by reaching out to Dr. Lankford today to join his transformative men's group or to inquire about ongoing individual therapy.
Molly Ganz, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Molly is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDCIII). Molly has been working...
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Molly Ganz, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Molly is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDCIII). Molly has been working in the field of counseling for 15+ years. Her area of focus includes treating adolescent and adults with anxiety, depression, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders (mental health & addiction).
Being diagnosed with a mental health disorder can be scary and lead to feelings of confusion, loneliness, fear, and shame. Molly is passionate about helping patients identify, understand, and accept the symptoms of their mental health or substance use disorders as well as assist in the development of healthy coping skills to better manage those symptoms. Molly feels it is important for her patients to feel empowered to advocate for their needs and know it is okay to ask for help when living with a mental health disorder.
Throughout her experience in working with her patients, Molly has learned that the family often gets left out of treatment while their loved one works on their own recovery. It is so important to recognize that the family will also need support and guidance through this process of their own recovery. Molly loves to support the family in their road to recovery and help them develop the necessary coping skills, communication skills and boundaries to promote healing for both the patient and the family.
Molly incorporates Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to assist patients in identifying irrational thoughts that can lead to negative, destructive behaviors and emotions. Molly helps patients challenge and work towards changing irrational thoughts, improve emotional regulation and develop the coping skills needed to reach their goals and improve the life they are living.
Molly has experience in individual, group, couple, and family therapy. Her direct, empathetic approach helps patients discover a healthier, more productive, positive way of life in a supportive and safe environment.
Dan Bielecki, MA, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Dan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision designation (LPCC-S) and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with ...
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Dan Bielecki, MA, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Dan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision designation (LPCC-S) and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with Clinical Supervision designation (LICDC-CS) with 17 years of experience working in the behavioral health field. Dan has worked with children and families in school, home, and office settings. Dan has over 6 years of experience working with co-occurring disorders (mental health and addictions). Additionally, he has spent over 10 years providing supervision towards independent licensure for LPCC, chemical dependency counselors and has assisted clinicians to obtain their supervision designation. He has participated in presentations relating to mental health issues and substance abuse prevention and serves as a passionate advocate for the field of mental wellness.
Dan’s approach to therapy is meeting the individual where they are and helping them to achieve the peace they strive to obtain. Dan follows the adage by Irvin Yalom that “everything is grist for the therapy mill”; everyday events can help one to better understand their circumstances and the control they have to manage the current situation. Dan uses a variety of approaches including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and a patient-centered approach to meet the needs of patients. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, attention issues, anger, and strengthening coping skills to navigate life’s transitions. Dan knows the key to an effective and positive experience in therapy is meeting you where you are at, and working together towards wellness.
Dan’s previous work with individual, group therapy, and clinician development has brought him to a place where he is excited to work directly with individuals and families. His intention is to listen to understand and provide empathy in your journey.
Lynda McConn, M.Ed, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Lynda McConn is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Dayton and a M.Ed in counseling from...
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Lynda McConn, M.Ed, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Lynda McConn is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Dayton and a M.Ed in counseling from Xavier University. Lynda has over 30 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families exploring patterns that get in the way of meaningful connections. She works alongside clients dealing with various challenges, including grief, divorce, recovery from infidelity, parenting, women's issues, anxiety, and intergenerational trauma.
Lynda began her career working with children with severe developmental trauma in a residential setting and then in a classroom setting through community mental health. Her past experience also includes providing therapy in an Employee Assistance Program setting for employees and their families from most major companies across the Cincinnati tristate area. During this time she completed advanced certification in Structural and Systemic Family Therapy, studied the Enneagram of the Narrative Tradition and completed an EMDR training. She has now been in private practice for over 10 years.
Lynda is certified as a Master NARM Therapist. NARM is the Neuro Affective Relational Model - a leading-edge trauma-informed therapy model for addressing attachment, relational, and developmental trauma by working with the attachment patterns that cause life-long psychobiological symptoms and interpersonal difficulties. These early, unconscious patterns of disconnection deeply affect how we relate to ourselves and our relationships with others. Learning to work simultaneously with these diverse elements is a radical shift with profound clinical implications for healing complex trauma.
Lynda will work with you to identify and understand attachment patterns and how they impact relationships, helping you have more secure and satisfying connections. By understanding your trauma-related symptoms and then developing skills for managing them, you can improve your self-regulation and gain greater awareness and and more readily shift your emotional/physical reactions. Healing begins with noticing patterns we have developed in the face of past trauma and creating greater capacity to connect to yourself and loved ones in an authentic way.
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Samantha Laffoon, M.Ed, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Samantha is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and trained Wellness Coach who for 16 years has been supporting adolescents, adults, and...
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Samantha Laffoon, M.Ed, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Samantha is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and trained Wellness Coach who for 16 years has been supporting adolescents, adults, and couples in their quests to achieve greater self-awareness, healthier relationships, and more fulfilling lives. Along with her trainings in developmental trauma, relationship counseling, and coaching, Samantha works extensively with Brené Brown's shame resilience curriculum as a Certified Daring Way Facilitator (CDWF). Samantha specializes in providing guidance and support for everyday living.
Samantha has always had a genuine interest in helping others navigate the many layers of life and often times uncharted emotional experiences that go with it; that combined with her curiosity about the thoughts and feelings that shape our experiences are what led her to become a therapist. Her approach in therapy is guided by her belief that each of us has an innate ability to become the healthiest and best version of ourselves, individually and in relationships. Samantha is committed to providing a therapeutic experience that is supportive, collaborative, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs and personality.
Together with you, Samantha will help you understand the underlying reasons behind the negative thinking and behavior patterns that have you feeling stuck. She focuses on core issues related to self-esteem, shame, guilt, perfectionism, and other barriers that keep you from living a more authentic and potentiated life. In a safe space, with a personable and direct approach, Samantha helps clients identify needs and wants, develop boundaries, improve communication and listening skills, and cultivate joy.
Kathryn H. Leugers, Psy.D., MBA
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Kathryn Leugers is an Ohio Psychologist with 15+ years of licensed experience providing individual and family therapy and parental consultation...
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Kathryn H. Leugers, Psy.D., MBA
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Kathryn Leugers is an Ohio Psychologist with 15+ years of licensed experience providing individual and family therapy and parental consultation. She is also a PSYPACT-approved provider, which allows her to offer telehealth appointments to her clients residing in or visiting PSYPACT-approved states. https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap
Dr. Leugers focuses on helping adolescent and adult clients explore and own their personal development journey while also practically addressing the key questions, current habits or challenging life circumstances that are bringing them in to meet. She frequently helps individuals and families seeking to address Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mood disorders, family conflict and adjustment, and fostering positive identity and career development. Please see Dr. Leugers’s website for a complete list of her services.
Her treatment philosophy is to approach each individual and family based on their unique goals and needs while considering the current research on efficacious treatments and integrating psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems perspectives. Dr. Leugers strongly values including family members in the therapy process as appropriate and collaborating with other professionals to facilitate our shared client’s development and success.
Dr. Leugers completed her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees at Widener University in Philadelphia, PA in 2007. She has professional psychological experience working in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient therapy centers, college counseling centers, college academic support services, and private practice settings and has been licensed as a psychologist in Ohio since 2008. Dr. Leugers established her own practice in 2013 after working for a family-owned, group practice in Columbus, OH for 6 years. She migrated to Cincinnati in 2018 and has collaborated with the Wellness Place practitioners since 2021.
You can create a new client account and message Dr. Leugers to schedule an initial consultation on the Schedule Now page of her website http://www.kathrynleugers.com/schedule-now/, e-mail her at kathryn@kathrynleugers.com , or call her office at 513-718-9010 x 1.
Katie Burchenal
Counselor in Training
Katie Burchenal earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio). Currently, Katie is a student counselor working ...
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Katie Burchenal
Counselor in Training
Katie Burchenal earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio). Currently, Katie is a student counselor working toward completing her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She shares a blended family with her husband, eight children, and lots of animals. They enjoy traveling and watching their children compete in college athletics. Her professional background includes experiences with trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, divorce, parental conflict, substance abuse, and young adult athlete psychology. Katie also boasts extensive experience with individuals with disabilities. She considers it a privilege to work with children and adults as they navigate their life journey. If you are in need of a counselor, Katie's practical, humorous, and direct approach may be a good fit for you. She is helpful with navigating those difficult relationships and looks forward to partnering with you.
SERVICES OFFERED
We offer to you our years of training, our passion, and our combined experience helping individuals successfully manage their mental health challenges. When a group of clinically skilled doctors and therapists collaborate to care and advocate for a patient with a mental health issue, results are optimized. Our teamwork, expertise, and professionalism make Wellness Place unique. Please contact us for information and to schedule an appointment. We welcome you to Wellness Place, a Mental Health Collaborative!
Psychotherapy
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
Educational Services & Coaching
- Psychoeducational Classes
- Executive Consulting
Assessment
- Diagnostic Assessment
- Psychological Assessment
- Neuropsychological Assessment
- Substance Use Evaluation
Psychotropic Medication Management
- Assessment for Medication
- Medication Initiation and Adjustment
- Medical Monitoring
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