Hello! I’m Mondie

LISW-S

My name is Mondie Gonzales and I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW-S) in the state of Ohio. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1992 and then a Masters in Social Work in 1999. I have worked with kids and families in a community mental health setting for most of my 30 year career as a mental health professional. I opened a private practice, working with individuals, couples and families 10 years ago. I utilize many different modalities and techniques, depending on your needs and goals. Throughout these experiences I have discovered that the most important aspect of any therapeutic relationship is the relationship! I believe that you are the expert in your own life and my role is to help you implement the changes you are hoping to make.

My goal is to help individuals and families gain or improve their life skills in order to make the best choices for what they want to accomplish. My focus as a practitioner is to help you know what you want, name it and define what it looks like, so that you can live your life in a way that moves you toward that goal. I believe that everything in your life intertwines to create your life story and that we all have control over our destiny. I believe in making informed choices, setting appropriate boundaries, and accepting responsibility.

Hello! I’m Emily

LISW

My name is Emily Davis and I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) offering telehealth sessions via my home office in Lakewood, OH. I earned my Masters in Social Work in 2019 following a 10 year career in the fashion industry. My passion for mental health ignited this drastic career change. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families for 4 years, offering an array of therapeutic approaches.  

 Your first session will include an exploration of what brings you to therapy, discussion of past experiences with mental health providers, and what you hope to accomplish in our time together. More importantly, the first session is an opportunity for you to get a sense of my therapeutic style and determine if I am the right fit for your needs. I look forward to working alongside you as you endeavor to heal and grow!

Hello! I’m Degra

LISW

Whether you’re trying to heal from trauma or trying to break generational cycles. Change can be hard. My name is Degra Spencer, and I am here to help. I believe in being real and honest with my clients to get to the best possible outcome, and I will try my best to make my clients comfortable enough to be real and honest with me. I am an experienced LISW with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Social Work. I have experience working with men, women and adolescents. While working together we can get you on track to being the person you once were or the person you want to
be. Don’t ever worry about being judged when you come to see me. In addition, I am also empathetic and understanding of life’s challenges. Give me a call and let’s figure this out together.

Hello! I’m Katharine

LSW

Before I began my clinical career, I worked as a high school English teacher, and the values of growth, lifelong learning, openness, and authenticity that I developed as an educator have continued into my work as a therapist. It is from those values that I learned I have a passion for working with individuals across the lifespan who are in a state of flux and transition…

Hello! I’m Erin

LSW

My name is Erin Feldman and I am a licensed social worker (LSW) in the state of Ohio. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSA) in 1994 and then my Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) in 2005. I have worked with individuals, as well as children and families in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient facilities, hospitals and home-based care. I incorporate many therapeutic approaches, but always start with where you are and respect your journey. I believe that your journey forward is enhanced by the work that we will do together to get you where you want to go. 

Hello! I’m Caleigh

SWT

My name is Caleigh Blum, and I am a passionate and dedicated graduate student at Cleveland State University. I am currently pursuing my master’s degree in social work. After four years in the human resources field, I made the decision to follow my passion for becoming a mental health counselor. My academic training is providing me with the necessary tools and understanding to address a wide range of mental health, family-related, and couples’ issues. With a solid educational background in social work, I am committed to offering compassionate and effective care tailored to your specific needs.

Hello! I’m Victoria

Certified Yoga Teacher

My name is Victoria S. Malecki (she/her) and professionally have been a yoga instructor and case manager/social worker for several years. I have grew up being very active and professionally have facilitated yoga offerings for 7 plus years. For the past 4 years I have offered primarily Trauma-Sensitive Yoga groups with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center and Oasis Counseling. I co-facilitate the Somatic Movement and Embodiment Committee at the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. I also offer yoga classes for Stonewall Sports.

I have worked for the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center for the past 5 years and currently my role is Manager of Case Management – Anti Human Trafficking Program. I have several years’ experience working as a social service provider or case manager with other community agencies including working within schools, immigrant & refugee communities, LGBTQ+ and Queer Communities, and working with victims of domestic and sexual violence. I am a bilingual professional, Spanish is my second language, and also contribute my time and efforts in working within several committees within CRCC including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and Homelessness Committee.