Jill Bigelow
MA, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
(Ohio & California)

Jill is honored to walk with others as they seek the next stage of their healing along life’s path. It is a privilege to provide a safe space for people to work through and process whatever they are facing. Over many years she has enjoyed working with children of all ages, individuals, couples, families, and groups. As a part of her training, she worked in schools and helped coordinate a program to mentor several therapists as they supported students in the classrooms. She has some background in teaching, the Spanish language, and intercultural studies. While adapting modalities to the needs of each client, she often finds cognitive behavioral therapy to be helpful. Jill enjoys traveling, the warm sun, and getting outside.

Brianna Leary
MSW, LISW

Licensed Independent Social Worker

Brianna is an individual therapist who works with adults, assisting clients who are experiencing adverse life events, grief, trauma, depression and anxiety so that they may have hope and healing. Brianna graduated with a Master of Social Work from Spring Arbor University in 2017 and holds an Independent Social Worker license. She has worked in addiction treatment and community mental health for over 6 years. Within her work in addiction treatment and community mental health, she has experience as a case manager, as a medical social worker, and mental health therapist providing individual and group therapy to clients struggling with addictions and other mental health disorders. Additionally, Brianna works with clients experiencing grief or difficult family relationships. She graduated from University of Phoenix in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management. Brianna is originally from Toledo, Ohio and has lived in Germany, when her husband was stationed there during his military career.  She is also the proud mom to a teenage daughter and is happily married for 23 years to her husband. Brianna enjoys traveling, reading, listening to music and hanging out with friends and family.

Erinn Smith
MSW, LISW

Erinn’s therapy style is client centered, solution-focused, engaging and affirming. Erinn earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from The University of Southern California and has experience in both private practice and community mental health settings, as well as school based mental health services. As a therapist, Erinn has provided counseling for clients of all ages, and has helped them deal with issues ranging from trauma, primarily intergenerational trauma and is IFS informed. Erinn also works with individuals with ASD/ADHD, anxiety, depression and also has extensive experience working with eating disorders and body image concerns as well as OCD. She has a passion to assist couples to improve their personal and interpersonal challenges and help them to achieve deeper intimacy. Erinn enjoys working with individuals within the LGBTQ+ population and provides affirming care. Erinn’s approach is based on the principles of client centered therapies with a focus in parts work, narrative and exposure based therapies. Erinn works to assist clients in developing their emotional toolkit for long-term integration. Erinn strives to be an approachable and relatable partner in the therapeutic process with her clients throughout their road to recovery and self-improvement. She really enjoys engaging with a diverse clientele and feels that a key component in helping people heal and grow is the connection.

Jane Franckhauser
M.Ed., LPCC-S, Clinical Supervisor

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Jane has been a clinical therapist in the Toledo area for over 25 years treating adolescents, transitional youth, adults and families. Jane’s experience includes working in both community mental health as well as with the juvenile justice program with juvenile felony offenders. She has supported clients with diagnoses such as conduct disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, and the SPMI population including clients with psychosis. Jane has experience utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), structural family therapy, motivational interviewing and responsible thinking. She offers an experienced and thoughtfully integrated approach to supporting clients with whatever concerns bring them to counseling.

Jane was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio by adoptive parents who adopted her through Catholic Social Services. She came to Toledo to attend the University of Toledo where she got her bachelor’s and master’s Degree. She is a huge football fan and studied sports medicine in her undergraduate program. She loves working out, doing Pilates, reading and spending time with family. But mostly she loves serving others through supportive and connected clinical care.

Amanda Herron
MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Ohio and currently practices under the supervision of Sara Micham, MA, LPCC-S. She is passionate about helping individuals grow, heal, and discover their inner strength. She earned her Bachelor of Liberal Studies with a concentration in Communications from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio and completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan.

Amanda’s professional background includes experience in mental health counseling as well as healthcare. During her clinical training, she completed internship experience in equine-assisted therapy, where she worked alongside licensed professionals to help children, teens, young adults and adults develop emotional awareness, build confidence, and strengthen coping skills through therapeutic interactions with horses and other small animals using CBT, DBT and Mindfulness. She also brings valuable healthcare experience from her previous roles as a Medical Assistant in both podiatry and family medicine, where she supported patient care, coordinated services, and developed a deep understanding of the connection between physical and emotional health.

Amanda approaches counseling with empathy, authenticity, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story. As someone who was adopted, she understands the importance of belonging and navigating life’s complex emotional experiences. She is known for her thoughtful insight and ability to help clients recognize patterns, gain deeper self-understanding, and identify meaningful steps toward growth and healing. Her approach focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.

Outside of her professional work, Amanda enjoys tennis, exploring creative arts, and serving others in her community. She values meaningful connections and loves spending time with family and friends. Amanda brings compassion, resilience, curiosity, and a genuine passion for helping people live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Joy Hester
MS, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Joy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Ohio and currently practices under the supervision of Sara Micham, MA, LPCC-S. She earned her Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, graduating in December 2025, and is a proud member of the American Counseling Association (ACA).

Joy brings over two years of professional experience providing bereavement counseling through Hospice, where she serves as a Bereavement Coordinator supporting individuals and families navigating grief, loss, death, and life transitions. She facilitates grief support groups and works with clients across the lifespan, helping them process complex emotions and rediscover meaning and hope after loss.

Prior to her clinical counseling career, Joy spent more than 25 years in ordained ministry, providing care, guidance, and support to individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. Her experience includes working with children, teens, married couples, and adults, as well as leading creative community programs such as the Spill the Beans women’s conference, which uses humor to explore meaningful life lessons. This background continues to inform her compassionate, whole-person approach to counseling while honoring each client’s personal values and beliefs.

Joy’s counseling approach is integrative and draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and evidence-based integrative practices within a trauma-informed framework. She is known for creating a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to share their stories. Clients and colleagues appreciate her practical and compassionate style, which blends clinical insight, authenticity, and her signature sense of humor.

Outside of her professional life, Joy enjoys spending time with her husband of 25 years and their four children, whose ages range from 14 to 22. She enjoys the thrill of retail therapy, especially when finding a good “Clar-ran-ce” deal (it sounds fancier in French!), and treasures meaningful conversations over a great cup of coffee with friends and family.

Grace Ehrmantraut.
LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Grace is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Ohio and currently practices under the supervision of Sara Micham, MA, LPCC-S. She works with children ages 7 and older, adolescents, and adults. Grace holds a B.S. in Psychology from Bowling Green State University and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Heidelberg University. She completed her clinical internship in a community mental health setting and has experience supporting clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, foster care involvement, and neurodiversity.

Grace has experience supporting clients with a wide range of concerns, including complex trauma, attachment, anxiety, depression, and identity-related challenges. She is LGBTQ+ affirming and committed to providing culturally responsive care that honors each client’s identity and background.

Grace’s approach is warm, relational, and empowering. She is passionate about creating a respectful counseling relationship that supports personal growth and helps clients use their existing strengths to move toward their most authentic selves. She believes in meeting clients where they are and offering tools they can apply in everyday life. Grace uses an integrative approach informed by several therapeutic modalities, drawing most heavily from person-centered therapy, DBT, ACT, somatic approaches, and creative and expressive therapies. She is trained in Sandtray Therapy and Trauma-focused CBT, and she tailors techniques to each client’s needs and preferences. In her free time, Grace enjoys live music, making art and crafts, finding treasures at thrift stores, and spending time with her partner and their three cats.