Co-Owner of The Karuna House, Psychotherapist, Consultant, Speaker and Business Coach. She is a lead trainer and consultant at The Karuna House Trauma Training Institute, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Clinical Supervisor, M.Ed., PCC-S, Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDR Approved Consultant and Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist

“Mirror the light to the person that doesn’t see the light in themself.”-Judith Royal.

Every human being has their own governing intelligence and their own path of self-discovery, growth, and healing. Meeting her clients with authenticity, Gretchen works with her clients to help them explore and discover their path and the pain that may be blocking their path.  She has a boundless capacity for holding light for people as she elucidates what has been adaptive for them while they work to transform the pain inside. 

Over the past 25 years, Gretchen von Seggern has accompanied individuals and couples in their process of healing past and present psychological pain, opening them to the concept that life can be different.  Understanding that our past informs our present and how we respond and embody our current pain shapes our present well-being is at the core of Gretchen’s work with her clients. 

Gretchen is a trained EMDR Psychotherapist and an expert in the field of trauma and attachment trauma, supported by her interdisciplinary approach that includes EMDR therapy and Sensorimotor psychotherapy. Gretchen is passionate about her work in the field of Trauma, understanding that when people understand their trauma they can begin to understand and heal their pain. She maintains a continuous commitment to her professional training in the field of Mind-Body Trauma Psychotherapy and provides training in the field of trauma and consultation and certification in EMDR therapy to therapists around the country.

She is the Northwest Ohio EMDR Regional Network Coordinator and is actively involved in expanding trauma awareness, training, and treatment within the community, school settings, and police, fire, and rescue departments.

Whether your healing work exists in your personal life or professional world, all transformation begins with attachment to oneself and others. It involves the authentic expression of who we are and who we are to become.  She welcomes the opportunity to work with you on your healing journey in both.

Co-Owner of The Karuna House, Lead Trainer and Consultant at The Karuna House Training Institute, Therapist, M.A., PCC-S, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Clinical Supervisor, Certified EMDR therapist, EMDR Approved Consultant, and Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist

"Because I deeply believe that counseling makes a profound positive impact in people’s lives, allowing for transformation, healing and growth, I have co-founded Karuna House, a wellness center, where practitioners’ work will embody ‘Karuna,’ any action taken to diminish the suffering of others."

It's not about the rupture but the repair. Andrew believes therapy is about the repair that allows us to unshackle ourselves from the procedural ways of responding to the world which no longer serve us. During the course of our experiences as humans, we are faced with varying degrees of challenges that causes us to have to adapt to survive. Sometimes these adaptions become ways of responding to the world that no longer work for us in our adult life, but we need assistance in resolving the wounds that caused them in the first place. It is in this place that Andrew believes counseling/therapy makes a significant difference. When one is going on this type of journey, it is important to have a guide who is well versed in the terrain and can assist in shining a light into those areas that are difficult to see, in order to illuminate areas that may need attention and healing… Healing one’s trauma doesn’t happen alone or magically but by having someone there to bear witness, offer support, empathy, validation and understanding, things that may have been missing.

After two decades in the mental health field, Andrew utilizes a variety of counseling and healing modalities to aid his clients as they move to achieve lasting and meaningful changes in their lives.

Andrew deeply holds that each one of us has the capacity to heal, change, and grow. This fuels his commitment as a counselor. His work is informed by his ongoing practice of the Japanese martial art Aikido, meditation and yoga. Aikido is often translated as the way of harmony, a concept that Andrew cultivates with clients to aid in the process counseling. Andrew trains at Shobu Aikido of Ohio regularly, teaching classes there twice a week.

Andrew has also reached out to a wider audience co-presenting at the American Counseling Conference, the All Ohio Counselors Conference, Wood County NAMI and radio spots on mental health and decreasing stress, as well as offering hypnosis seminars and numerous talks on mindfulness, coping with stress, grief, and humor.

Andrew continues to pursue professional training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and EMDR Therapy while developing professional and community based educational trainings to help broaden perspectives and knowledge bases on trauma and mental health issues with Karuna House co-founder Gretchen Leu.

LPC, M.A., EMDR Trained, Certified First Responder Associate

“What you most want to be found will be found where you least want to look… If you gaze into the abyss long enough, you will see the light, not the darkness.” -Jordan Peterson

Emma is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bowling Green State University as well as her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She is currently a member of the U.S. Air Force where she serves in the Air National Guard as a medic. Emma currently has a passion for working with first responders and the military.

Emma recognizes the unique challenges faced by those in high-stress, high-stakes roles and provides support that addresses the specific emotional and psychological demands. Her work involves helping people integrate their past experiences with their current realities, bridging the gap between high-pressure scenarios and everyday life. Emma focuses on helping people navigate the complexities of their roles while reinforcing resilience and emotional stability.

Emma helps people cultivate self-awareness with gentle curiosity, helping people move away from self-criticism and towards self-acceptance. She helps people gain deeper self-awareness and enhance their relationships with others. They discover how to live authentically and find stability in their own uniqueness. Emma empowers people to make meaningful changes and achieve a more fulfilling life.

EMDR Certified, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 Trained, M.A., LPCC

“Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you- all of the expectations, all of the beliefs- and becoming who you are.” -Rachel Naomi Remen

While life is often full of beauty, it also comes with uncertainties, challenges, and at times, suffering. Aisha believes therapy is an empowering tool for anyone who may be struggling to navigate through life’s challenges, adjusting to present adversity or processing unhealed trauma. Regardless of the struggle you may be facing, Aisha seeks to promote a non-judgmental and relatable approach to assisting others in establishing autonomy. She works collaboratively with her clients to implement the most effective approach for each unique individual’s circumstances. She aspires to apply strategies to assist individuals in moving through challenges and overcoming obstacles while gaining self-empowerment.  

Aisha is passionate about blending EMDR therapy with a variety of counseling modalities, giving clients the tools necessary to succeed. She seeks to teach and provide individuals with strategies they can implement both in and out of therapy to see lasting changes in their mindset, perspectives, and behaviors. Aisha works with individuals working through current, past, or childhood trauma, life adjustments, PTSD, anxiety, panic, abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and those who have experienced emotional abuse and/or narcissistic abuse. 

Aisha gained experience through her practicum and internship working in a community mental health setting. There she provided counseling for individuals with dual mental health and substance use diagnosis in both individual and group therapy. Aisha also previously worked in another helping profession as an Intervention Specialist for 8 years, working in the public school setting for 10 years. There she taught students with disabilities (ages 7-21) academic, independence, and life skills. Aisha is passionate about helping individuals from a variety of beliefs and backgrounds, including teens and adults of all walks of life with a wide range of challenges and needs.

MSW, LISW, EMDR Trained

"I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship” -Louisa Mal Alcott

Samantha believes that all individuals have the right to determine how to sail their ship and recognizes that everyone’s learning and sailing process is different. It is Samantha’s goal to help others along their healing journey so they can become the best version of themselves on their own terms. It is recognized that everyone’s journey looks different and Samantha believes that all persons deserve a safe and supportive space to heal and utilizes techniques such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, skills-based on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and much more to assist individuals within this journey.

Samantha holds her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Bowling Green State University and also earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan. Her passion is focused on individuals healing from past experiences and trauma and identifying who they are as healthy individuals today. Samantha’s professional experience includes working with both adults and adolescents who have been diagnosed with mental health and/or substance use disorders. This experience has allowed her to gain a strong desire to treat individuals who have been impacted by anxiety, depression, trauma, life changes, struggles with self-esteem, and much more. This also includes her drive to help individuals identify emotions that they experience, to provide a safe space to explore those emotions and experiences, as well as to find safe and healthy methods of coping. It is Samantha’s goal to continue growing as a clinical therapist by expanding their education on a variety of clinical interventions that can assist others to discover the strength and healing within themselves.

M.S.Ed, LPC, EMDR Trained, CFRA, Certified First Responder Associate

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are. Choosing authenticity means cultivating the courage to be imperfect.” -Brené Brown

Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a graduate of Youngstown State University where she received her Masters of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health and Addiction Counseling. Her undergraduate degree is from Western Michigan University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Gender and Women’s Studies.

Before joining Karuna House, Rachel has experience with providing individual and group therapy and working with diverse populations within inpatient and outpatient community mental health and addiction settings. Rachel has a background in creating a safe space for individuals to process grief/loss, addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes. Rachel will utilize therapeutic approaches that best suit the client and create a therapeutic relationship that is conducive to the client’s goals.

She is passionate about helping each individual and meeting them where they are at in their stage of life. Rachel utilizes therapeutic approaches that are client-centered to bring the best possible care to everyone.