Meet our Staff

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Alesia has a BS degree in Elementary Education from Georgetown College and a Master’s Degree in School Counseling as well as licensure in Clinical Mental Health Counseling both through the University of Dayton. In addition to mental health counseling, her background includes experience as a teacher and school counselor in a public school setting.

Her counseling interests include: Christian counseling; trauma and abuse; PTSD; women’s issues including pregnancy, miscarriage or infant loss; grief counseling; family issues; parenting issues; anxiety; depression; and other mental health concerns. She sees herself as a partner in the journey towards healing and believes that healing begins as one is being heard.

Alesia counsels teens, college age and adults in individual couples or family sessions. 

 Alesia has lived in the Springboro area for over 20 years and is a busy sports mom who enjoys road trips to watch her kids.

Samantha earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Miami University (Oxford) and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. By applying a holistic approach with emphasis on person-centered and solution-focused perspectives, she works closely with clients in order to assist them in reaching their goals and their highest potential through self-growth. She believes that a strong client-counselor relationship is crucial to the success of counseling.

Samantha enjoys working with a diverse clientele of adults, teens, and children struggling with issues including, but not limited to: anxiety, grief, LGBTQ+ issues, self-esteem issues, social skills, sexuality issues, and preteen/teen social and life skills. She is open to individual, couple, and family sessions.

When she is not perusing her passion of helping others, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She also practices self-care by staying active and skating for the Gem City roller derby team.

“You are not broken, you are breaking through” -Alex Myles 

Jacqueline is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. Jacqueline achieved her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Dayton. Professionally she has worked in a variety of settings; residential treatment programs, outpatient treatment, a University/College setting.

Jacqueline began her counseling and social services field journey working with survivors of domestic violence, who were also dealing with mental health and substance use disorders. Her strong interest in breaking the stigma of addiction has led to working primarily with individuals dealing with substance use disorders, college age and beyond. While her career path has been centered on addiction treatment, she also has experience in anxiety and depressive disorders, trauma, women’s issues, relationships, and has a specific passion for the Military and veteran population.   

She works with children, adolescents and adults, on an individual level, as well as offering family and/or couples’ therapy.  

Outside of being a therapist, Jacqueline enjoys spending quality time with her husband, twin daughters, Goldendoodle, family and friends. She enjoys all things “Seinfeld, coffee, pizza and outdoors related.” 

“People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, ‘Soften the orange a bit on the right-hand corner.’ I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.” -Carl R. Rogers

Embark on a transformative journey with a compassionate and highly skilled therapist dedicated to empowering her clients. Equipped with a Master's Degree from Mid-America Christian University and a diverse therapeutic toolkit, Debi is committed to helping you navigate life's challenges and unlock your full potential.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, depression, PTSD, trauma, a personality disorder, Bipolar Disorder, or other persistent mental health disorder, Debi's unwavering support and expertise will guide you towards self-growth and lasting change. Her ability to build strong client relationships, combined with her openness to work with clients of all faiths, creates a safe and inclusive space for you to explore, heal, and thrive.

Debi's passion for her work is evident in her commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest therapeutic models, ensuring that her clients receive the most effective and personalized care. With her deep roots in the Dayton community and her cherished time with her family, she brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal understanding to every session.

Embark on your journey of self-discovery and transformation with Debi as your trusted partner. Take the first step towards your highest potential today. 

DOING GROUPS ONLY!! Madison earned her Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Old Dominion University, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She has a background in community mental health treating adults and children with intensive in-home therapy. She enjoys collaborating with clients using an approach to therapy that is person-centered, integrative, and utilizes a wide variety of techniques catered to the client’s needs. For the past few years she has worked at Anchoring Hope Counseling to support clients on their journey to healing and achieving their personal goals. 

Madison is open to working with individuals, adolescents, and children seeking help for trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, personality disorders, and more. She is also offering Christian counseling upon client request. 

When she isn’t working, Madison enjoys time with her husband and their three children, and spending time with her community church group.

Josh received his Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Wright State University.   Josh has a special interest both in working with couples suffering from negative relationship patterns as well as with adolescents with various mental health concerns.  Josh’s experience includes counseling both adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, anger management, suicidal ideation, grief, trauma, history of abuse, marital issues, and children of divorce.

Believing in the strength and resiliency of every client, Josh takes a person-centered approach to therapy, supplemented when necessary by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).  Josh is a Christian who is open to incorporating faith issues, whether Christian or non-Christian, into counseling upon client request.

In his free time, Josh attempts to practice the wellness he counsels.  He cares for his mental and physical health through quiet reading, social board games, educational podcasts, casual running, and the occasional mountain hiking trip. 

Paul earned his  bachelor’s degree from Heidelberg University and his masters degree from the University of Dayton in clinical mental health counseling. Paul is a counselor who is focused on the relationship with a client as the key therapeutic agent in change.  He believes that each client is an individual and that each session is uniquely theirs. He doesn’t believe in a “cookie cutter” approach to therapy. Paul’s counseling strengths are in working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, and Christian counseling.  

Bekah earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Cincinnati, and her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Cincinnati Christian University. Her previous experience includes community mental health in school-based, in-home, and inpatient settings providing support to clients across diverse backgrounds. 

Bekah enjoys helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate trauma and abuse, PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, conduct issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, self-harm behaviors, and suicidal ideation. She uses a warm, authentic, and direct style to empower clients to tap into their strengths and achieve their personal goals. Whether working through complex emotions or navigating life transitions, Bekah provides a non-judgmental, collaborative space where healing and growth are possible.

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Teresa earned her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Liberty University in 2020. She received her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling from Ohio University in 2004. She served for ten years as a school counselor before transitioning into private practice. Teresa’s background also includes teaching, residential treatment, and social services. 

Teresa enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds. She has experience treating a variety of conditions and diagnoses. Teresa integrates a variety of treatment approaches into her counseling practice with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Adlerian Therapy, Polyvagal Therapy, and Spiritual/Religious Integration approaches. 

Teresa utilizes a strength-based, holistic approach to counseling to meet her client’s individual needs. She accomplishes this by working closely with clients to identify their goals and create treatment plans that promote growth through increased awareness and empowerment.

James  is a husband, father, and brother with a wide range of personal and  professional experiences that enhance his capacity to connect with his  clients. After joining the Army  in 2014, James began his mental health education and experience in  Iowa, where he served adults in crisis and youth in the justice system.  After spending an additional year in community mental health, James  moved to Washington, D.C., where James had an opportunity  to teach children various skills in a Montessori setting. After starting his family in the early 2020s, James moved to Ohio and provided  intensive outpatient services to adolescents and teens before joining  our team here at Anchoring Hope.

James  earned his master’s in professional mental health counseling from  Divine Mercy University and utilizes a holistic approach to counseling  that provides opportunities to  navigate spiritual and religious experiences, work-life balance, and  the intricacies of the behavioral, cognitive, and emotional triangle.  James currently offers services to children, adults, veterans, and  couples, with a focus on navigating the many transitional  periods of life.

Starting the counseling journey can be daunting. Hi, my name is Michele Spencer, and I am so blessed to be part of the Anchoring Hope team. I enjoy working with individuals and families to help them explore their life choices and find healing. Working with people to help them discover possible solutions and healing is always the goal. I provide a confidential and relaxing environment where you can feel comfortable and safe sharing your feelings and concerns. God is a huge part of my life, and I am grounded in faith. It is an honor that my clients share their life and stories, their dreams, and their goals with me. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. I would love to work with you or your family to discuss ways to help you find the healthiest you. I work with ages twelve years old and up.

Cydney earned her BS in Psychology: Counseling and Human development through Liberty University. After graduating, she went on to obtain her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Cincinnati and then her Licensure.

 
She has experience working with and treating a variety of diagnoses and conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, grief, Bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and so on. She has spent the past few years working with children and families at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital as a Behavioral Health Specialist. Cydney loves working with children of all ages, adults, couples, and families to help improve their daily lives. 

 
When away from work, she loves spending time with her husband and children and being involved in her church by helping lead the youth group and serving the community. In her spare time, she enjoys playing board and card games, doing puzzles, watching TV, and taking her children on walks.

Each client has a unique journey. As a licensed psychotherapist Marcy’s core objective is to guide clients toward making positive changes to better deal with life’s challenges.  Her approach is to listen, understand and assist in the exploration of options to empower her clients, so they can take action steps at their pace and move forward. Marcy has worked with clients for over twenty years in numerous clinical settings including: school based, community mental health, hospital-based, residential treatment, and private practice. These diverse environments have provided her a solid base of therapeutic knowledge and skills, along with an opportunity to develop a compassionate and a nonjudgmental approach.  Marcy philosophy is to partner and collaborate with clients to best utilize their strengths during treatment that will allow them the greatest opportunity to succeed in reaching their goals.

Marcy background in becoming a therapist started with earning a Bachelor’s degree from Miami University and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the College of Notre Dame.  Although, she has the skills to work with a broad range of client mental health challenges, her focus is on working with mood, anxiety, trauma, school, social and behavioral issues. In addition, during client sessions, Marcy utilizes multiple modalities of therapy including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based, Family Systems, Interpersonal and Solution Focused Brief Therapy among others, that are best suited to working with an individual client and their presenting problem. She works with clients of all ages but enjoys working with children and adolescents.  

Marcy looks forward to working with her clients on their path toward healing, growth and overall improvement in their quality of life

Alexandra S. Bowersox is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health support to the Dayton community. Holding a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wright State University, she specializes in treating a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses through a trauma-informed lens. Her clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), cognitive restructuring, and emotion regulation skills training to help individuals navigate complex psychological challenges. Alexandra is deeply committed to fostering personal growth using mindfulness-based interventions and behavioral activation. She is equipped to provide a faith-integrated approach for clients who wish to incorporate their spiritual values into the therapeutic process. In addition to her focus on general mental health, Alexandra brings this perspective of holistic care to addiction recovery, where she has extensive expertise facilitating Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Non-Intensive Outpatient (NIOP) therapeutic groups. She utilizes Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change framework to support clients through substance use concerns and relapse prevention planning. Alexandra combines diagnostic assessment and treatment planning with a strong background in community referral and care coordination. Whether in individual sessions or group facilitation, Alexandra’s practice is defined by a drive to empower others through interpersonal effectiveness and the development of sustainable coping skills.

Ben is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Xavier University. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical and Theological Studies and a master’s degree in Ministry from God’s Bible School and College. He brings years of experience working with teenagers and adults.

Ben works with clients from adolescence through older adulthood. He enjoys helping people who are dealing with anxiety, major life transitions, uncertainty about their direction, or questions of meaning and purpose.

Ben believes meaningful change begins with seeing ourselves and our circumstances clearly. His approach is direct, thoughtful, and collaborative. He helps clients distinguish what they can control from what they cannot, examine the choices available to them, and consider how their present patterns are affecting their lives and relationships. His goal is not to make decisions for clients, but to help them develop the clarity and confidence to take responsibility for what is theirs and move forward with greater purpose.

Ben’s Christian worldview informs his understanding of human dignity, responsibility, relationships, and meaning. He brings that foundation to his work while respecting each client’s beliefs and freedom to reach their own conclusions.

Ben and his wife have been married since 2002, and they have six children. Outside of counseling, he enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with his family.