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.

419.466.9891 | gretchenleu@karunahousellc.com

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.

419.467.9406 | andylesniewicz@karunahousellc.com

MSW, LISW-S, Certified EMDR Therapist, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, Level I Trained Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

"...Connecting is the nature of human nature...the loss of connecting is our deepest trauma, the trauma behind all traumas; and our life agenda is to restore connecting.” -Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt

Trauma is inevitable. Healing is possible. I would be honored to guide you on your journey to heal. Through the innate healing powers of the body and mind and the restoration of human connection, I believe that people can overcome the deepest traumas including childhood abuse and neglect, abandonment, loss of relationships, grief, and more.

As part of my treatment approach, I use a holistic perspective and integrate the mind, body, and spirit into my work with clients, believing that healing takes place starting with the body. As part of this approach, I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, as well as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I believe these research-based, trauma-informed therapies work to heal the deepest wounds so that one may grow more fully into their authentic self, with an understanding that one’s past experiences inform their present experiences and can impact their vision of oneself in the future.

I am also a certified Imago Relationship Therapist. Imago Relationship Therapy is a form of relationship and couples therapy that focuses on transforming conflict into healing and growth through relational connecting. In conjunction with Imago Relationship Therapy, I am training to become a Certified Sex Therapist who helps couples and individuals with sexual issues and concerns including sexual function and dysfunction, sexual pleasure, sexual development, sexual abuse, and more.

As a Licensed Independent Social Worker, I strive to create a safe, relaxed environment to work collaboratively with clients on healing and recovery from trauma. Some of my areas of focus and expertise include attachment/development trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, and PTSD. I have worked with a wide variety of people including veterans, first responders, and adults/couples of all ages and life stages. I am reliable, compassionate, and work in a relational frame as I journey alongside you on your path to healing and being your authentic self.

419.455.1009 | Rebeccabrown@karunahousellc.com

M.A., LPC, EMDR Trained

“We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world.”-Gabor Mate

After a decade of studying human behavior and psychology, Lexi believes a safe relationship is one of the strongest containers for healing and that every individual has within them a universal intelligence with the capacity to guide them through healing. Lexi will be with you as you take the leap into the depths of your mind, body and heart. Lexi’s empathy and warmth help to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where individuals seeking healing can let their guard down to connect, process and grow. 

Lexi utilizes an integrative approach to therapy, collaborating with each individual to fit their unique needs. Lexi is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. Lexi obtained her Master’s Degree in Counselor Education with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health at The University of Toledo, as well as her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Lourdes University, where she was also awarded Psychology Student of the Year.

Lexi started her work in community mental health, and continued gaining experience in a dual-diagnosis treatment center where she facilitated day treatment groups and created a 15-week group curriculum to help individuals struggling with severe persistent mental health concerns and addictions. Lexi has also provided counseling to college students at The University of Toledo. She then gained additional experience counseling children ages five through 15 at Lial Catholic School, focusing on behavioral concerns and mental health challenges that developing minds commonly face. She completed EMDR therapy training in 2022 and is honored to experience the growth and healing alongside her clients as they embark upon their journey.

Through her experiences, she observed trauma disconnecting people from themselves and from others, leaving its mark on the mind, body, and spirit, and sending people into different modes of survival. This led her to adopting a holistic lens through which she views the healing and growth process. Lexi is committed to incorporating wellness into her daily practice through utilization of the eight dimensions of wellness and mindfulness.

M.A., LPC, EMDR Trained

“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” – Haruki Murakami

Cole is a licensed professional counselor and has earned his Master’s Degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. His undergraduate degree is from Taylor University, where he majored in psychology. It was during his years at Taylor that he realized he had a calling to go into the realm of mental health.

Cole utilizes his empathy and unconditional positive regard to assist every client with overcoming the obstacles that stand in the way of their full potential. Cole works side by side with each client and employs techniques and methods that are personalized just for them. His main areas of focus are trauma, depression, and anxiety.

Cole has experience working with children and adolescents and has co-led group counseling for adolescents. He began his training at the Karuna House Training Institute to specialize in attachment trauma and complex PTSD and has an unrelenting passion for what he does. Cole firmly believes that every child and adolescent has it within them to become the best possible version of themselves. He believes that the process of self-actualization is crucial for adolescents; they are only a few steps away from their future endeavors.

419.309.1008 | Colegraham@karunahousellc.com

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.

419.740.0275 | emmablum@karunahousellc.com

M.A., LPCC, EMDR Trained 

“Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose.” ~ Michelle Rosenthal 

I feel honored to be a part of witnessing others heal and strengthen themselves through the practice of therapy. I received my Masters Degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling through Montana State University, Billings and am now a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC). I am also trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) through the Institute For Creative Mindfulness. 

I use a strengths-based approach and specialize in working with trauma related disorders, depression and anxiety. My approach is holistic and focuses on identifying how a client’s past impacts their present, including their development of skills to cope with current struggles. I am passionate about offering healing through the use of EMDR. This structured form of therapy promotes recovery from trauma and PTSD symptoms. EMDR offers an opportunity to process core memories associated with present day problems. The result is likely to improve overall functioning and connect the mind, body and spirit. I wholeheartedly welcome you to a safe space for exploration towards living a life free of burdens and finding your authentic self. 

614.948.7936 | andrearyan@karunahousellc.com

MSW, LSW, EMDR Trained

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom.”  -Viktor Frankl

You may be here because you feel like you’re struggling. Whether that struggle is new or has been ongoing for years, something may feel broken and you’re unsure how it can be fixed. Your mental health is the product of many different experiences and dimensions of your life. Taking a holistic approach, we will collaborate to explore emotions and clarify the underlying circumstances that influence them. We will identify your personal goals and discuss a tailored approach to help you feel well again. I believe in your ability to find healing and joy. My intention is for you to begin to believe it for yourself.

We all experience storms and rough water navigating our way through life. Don't feel like you have to shoulder the burden alone. Help is available to navigate through difficult times. With treatment, you can feel good again.

Erin Anderson is a licensed social worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Marywood University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Miami University. She has prior experience working with a range of symptoms including depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, gender dysphoria, and postpartum depression, amongst others. Erin has specialized training for perinatal mental health support through Postpartum Support International and two years of experience treating women. Her experience includes women who struggle with fertility challenges, loss, birth trauma, and postpartum depression and anxiety. She is also versed in issues related to balancing the mental load, relationship changes, and identity crises after having children. Erin believes in the potential everyone has to change and grow positively. She encourages clients to believe in their capabilities and step into their power.

419.740.0354 | erinanderson@karunahousellc.com

M.A., LPC, EMDR Trained

“A story doesn’t live until it is imagined in someone’s mind…What does the story mean, then?…It means what you want it to mean…The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon. Too often, we forget that.” -Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings

Your life is a story, with a rich history, captivating characters, an engaging plot line, and moments of joy and turmoil. When we experience the latter, most often we need someone to sit with us in the pain, empathize, remind us of our strengths, and visualize those moments of joy that are likely just around the corner.

Spencer is a licensed, professional counselor and earned his Master of Arts in Counselor Education from the University of Toledo. Historically a public-school choir teacher, Spencer noticed that his students often needed a listening ear, to know they were not alone, and someone to remind them of their worth. This led him to pursue a career in clinical mental health counseling, where he now works collaboratively with teenagers, college students, and adults to recognize the impact of their past experiences on the present and develop a more positive outlook for the future.

Spencer has experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and OCD in both individual and group counseling formats. He began training with Karuna House to further his goals of working with teens who have experienced trauma. His approach involves cooperation with clients, wellness, mindfulness, and creative interventions to help clients meet their goals and make positive change.

419.318.8905 | spencerwilhelm@karunahousellc.com

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 from 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 whom they are as healthy individuals today. Samantha’s professional experience includes working with both adults and adolescents whom have been diagnosed with mental health and/or substance use disorders. This experience has allowed her to gain a strong desire to treat individuals that 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.

419.359.5176 | samanthabrownlee@karunahousellc.com

M.A., LPCC, EMDR Trained

“You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your own love and affection.” -Buddha

There is no greater feeling than being heard, validated, and empowered. It is Kayla’s goal to help everyone feel like they are the leader of their own journey and that they are capable of growth and positive changes. Kayla utilizes an eclectic and collaborative approach to help fit her clients' unique personalities and needs. Her motto is: be yourself, love yourself, and heal, through the therapy journey.

Kayla is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with teens and young adults of all backgrounds and identities. She holds a master's degree in mental health counseling from Bowling Green State University as well as a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology. Before joining Karuna House, Kayla worked in both community mental health and private practice settings and has since found a love for working with teens and young adults. Kayla enjoys working with clients who are dealing with life transitions, relationship conflict, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem and uses techniques taken from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Therapy shouldn't be a chore, it should be a safe place for growth and change. Kayla’s approach is empowering, compassionate, empathetic, humorous, and built on a want for everyone to be seen and heard. Kayla strives to be friendly, welcoming, accepting of all stories, identities, and views, and a safe person to those who need it. Kayla loves learning and growing with clients and places rapport building as a top priority with every client. Kayla is LGBTQ friendly, non-judgemental, and works to meet each individual client where they are at.

419-318-9468 | KaylaHawk@karunahousellc.com

M.A., LPC, EMDR Trained

“And just like the moon, you shall go through phases of light, of dark, and of everything in between. And though you may not always appear with the same brightness, you are always, always, whole.”

Pema Chödrön once said – “You are the sky, everything else -it’s just the weather” – and similarly, the journey of therapy is examining your worldview – your sky. Like the moon, you go through different phases in life, and like the stars, your constellations – you have a story. Looking up at the sky, like beginning therapy can feel vast and overwhelming – like an inexperienced astrologer who can see the stars but can’t read the signs.

As your therapist, I will sit with you, with a telescope, and help you piece together each star that tells your story. I will see the light and darkness of each of your moon phases, and help you to see that through both, you are whole. We will weather the storms, learn to dance in the rain (or at least locate an umbrella), we will celebrate the sunshine, and layer up for our midwestern winters. Through all our vastness, complexities, stories, and changes – like the sky – you are constant. I would be privileged to be a part of your journey of healing, and resilience, studying stories, and crafting new ones.

Juanita is a licensed professional counselor and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Disability Studies, and Master of Arts in Counselor Education with a concentration in clinical mental health counseling. She has experience working with teens in academic and community settings, individuals with disabilities in residential settings, patients in hospital settings, and adults in community mental health settings. Through these diverse settings, the themes of compassion, acceptance, and shame diminishing with the sharing of stories in safe spaces were illuminated. Juanita utilizes a person-centered approach that acknowledges the fallibility of the human condition and highlights the dialectic between people doing the best they can and having the capacity to do better. In other words – we can do hard things and grow – and we can begin this journey with patience, curiosity, and willingness to meet ourselves where we are and move forward one step at a time.

Juanita provides services to clients 18+ years old, has experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, and borderline personality disorder, and was formerly a clinician in a Comprehensive-Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) team. Juanita began training with Karuna House to continue helping individuals heal from trauma. She has completed EMDR training and is in the process of certification. Her approach involves collaboration, creativity, and utilization of clients’ strengths to heal trauma, build resilience, balance acceptance and change, and develop a strong sense of self/self-worth to aid clients in reaching their goals.

419.407.6531 | juanitaalvarado@karunahousellc.com

M.A., LPC, EMDR Trained, Level 2 Gottman Trained

“Not allowing people to go through their pain, and protecting them from it may turn out to be a kind of over-protection, which in turn implies a certain lack of respect for the integrity and the intrinsic nature and the future development of the individual.”

JD is a native of the Northwest Ohio area and is looking forward to meeting and connecting with you! His practice is focused on working with men, couples, and teens. JD believes strongly in a growth-oriented approach to counseling and utilizes a soft receptive presence to facilitate healing and transformation.

JD has training in EMDR therapy, a trauma-based therapy that is excellent in treating many present-day symptoms. JD also has training in Gottman couples therapy, which informs his processes and techniques used with couples. Additionally, he has engaged in 4 years of “inner work” with the ManKind Project, a "men’s movement" based organization focused on helping men become more emotionally mature, spiritually aware, and deeper in their engagement with their communities.

JD looks forward to meeting with you and helping you reach where you need to go in your journey. He is open for text/call/email to set up a free 15-minute consultation to see if he can help with your needs.

419.913.6563 | jdreisinger@karunahousellc.com

M.Ed, PCC, LPCC

“I believe that we all need someone to listen....really listen, and that is the power of the relationship between a client and a therapist. We all need someone to guide us, walk with us and help us through difficult times that are either happening now or have happened in our past. I strive to be that for my clients.”

Fourteen years ago, Lisa DeClark switched her life course by leaving a career of 20 years to become a licensed clinical mental health counselor working with children, teens and adults in a community mental health environment. Her passion in the field of psychotherapy led her to yet another transition into the private practice sector at the Karuna House. Lisa has extensive knowledge working with teens and adults who have experienced abuse and trauma. Lisa uses a variety of different modalities and interventions to help her clients process abuse and trauma and cope with the impact the experience is having in their current life and relationships. Lisa believes that helping a client understand him or herself better, understand how trauma has impacted their mental health and assist them in finding the tools they have to cope with their pain is the path to recovery and healing. Lisa also has extensive experience, through individual and group therapy, in helping clients who are experiencing grief and loss as well as depression and anxiety. Lisa believes our mental health is strongly connected to our physical health as well as our relationship with others and ourselves.

419.376.6059 | lisadeclark@karunahousellc.com

B.A., CT (Counselor Trainee)

“When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another.” -Carl R. Rogers

Alexa is a master’s student in the clinical mental health counseling program at the University of Toledo. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in human development and family science from The Ohio State University. Her formal education has prepared her to provide individual and group counseling to children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults. She has been trained to work with typical developmental concerns, academic or career related concerns, stress management, relational concerns, phase of life or adjustment issues, and mild to moderate mental, emotional, social, and behavioral concerns. 

Alexa views counseling as a collaborative journey between the counselor and client. Her role as a counselor is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space for clients to share their stories, gain insight into their experiences, and navigate through life’s challenges. Alexa strives to empower clients by assisting them in identifying goals that reflect their inner values, desires, and beliefs. She incorporates various theories of counseling in her practice including person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. Alexa understands that each client is unique in their experiences and tailors sessions to meet the needs and preferences of each client, focusing on their strengths and resources to facilitate positive change.

567.205.1333 | alexalevison@karunahousellc.com

MSN, APRN, Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, EMDR Trained, TF-CBT Trained

"The most basic of all human needs is to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them” -Ralph Nichols

Brandi is a board-certified, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who uses a collaborative approach to treat patients and families. She understands issues surrounding low mood, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, irritability, frustration, nightmares, trauma, behavioral concerns, sleep issues, troubled thought patterns, difficult life transitions, and attention issues. She sees adults, teens and children as young as 5 years old, and believes better results occur when working together with the patient and members of the treatment team.

Brandi is a conservative prescriber and takes time to provide personalized care. She works with patients who are new to trying medication as well as those who have been taking medication for many years. She will review their current medication and will offer education and resources for those who may be considering a change. 

Believing in a patient-centered approach, Brandi will often say “therapy is where the heavy lifting happens” and believes the best treatment to improve overall well-being is a combination of therapy, lifestyle changes and, when necessary, medication. Brandi offers a holistic approach and will look at how physical activity, nutrition, support systems, and sleep affects mental health. She also offers genetic testing to help provide additional insight regarding which medications may be helpful in treating you or your child.

Brandi is trained in EMDR as well as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and is available to provide therapeutic resources in addition to prescribing medication. She will focus on symptom management and cultivating coping mechanisms, fostering resilience, and promoting overall well-being.

419.458.7705 | Brandismith@karunahousellc.com

Expert Level Sound Healing Facilitator Reiki Master-Teacher, B. Ed.

"Future medicine will be the medicine of frequencies” -Albert Einstein

"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy frequency and vibration.” -Nikola Tesla

Rebecca is a Sound and Vibrational Healing Practitioner and Facilitator. She is passionate about supporting her clients on their healing journey toward greater self-acceptance, peace, freedom,  joy, and creativity. She fosters empowerment, self-care, and trust in one’s own inner voice.  She believes sound therapy is an integral piece for a healthy balance in one’s body, mind, and emotions. Rebecca offers individual private sessions, as well as group sound baths. Each private session begins with a check-in. Rebecca feels it is essential to understand what it is that her clients are experiencing as well as any intentions they may be bringing into a session. This empathic, intuitive tuning- in process sets the foundation for a very personal, safe, healing experience.

Crystal bowls, tuning forks, and other sound healing instruments are used throughout each session as the client lays on a massage table fully clothed. This encourages the mind to quiet and the body to relax,  balance, and rejuvenate.  This state of inner stillness allows for a deeper connection with self and a potential feeling of wholeness and harmony within. The body may entrain to the specific frequencies being offered for each client’s needs. Group sound baths and private sessions provide similar benefits including improved sleep, stress and anxiety reduction, pain relief, closer connection with self and others, physical, mental, and emotional balance, and improved mood. Each sound session experience may deepen the benefits. Sound is not only heard through the ears but throughout the cellular makeup of the body.

Rebecca is a graduate of the University of Toledo with a bachelors in education and she has over two decades of teaching in Toledo Public Schools at the elementary level. In addition to her teaching licensure, she has over 25 years of certifications in several sound and healing modalities including Reiki Master Teacher, Quantum Touch, Crystalline Consciousnesses Technique, Energy  Vitality Technique with Tuning Forks, and Expert  Level Sound Healing Facilitator.

She has used her certifications throughout Michigan and Ohio offering community sound baths, and private one-on-one sessions. Rebecca offers workshops and collaborations with yoga studios, wellness centers, arboretums, children’s summer camp sound experiences, and spiritual centers as well as for Imagination Station's Community Eclipse Celebration.

Rebecca is grateful for the opportunity to support those interested in experiencing Sound Frequencies at Karuna House firsthand.

419.261.3790

Chief Compliance Officer, Primary Administrator, Insurance Specialist

"Words can travel thousands of miles, may my words create mutual understanding and love. May they be as beautiful as gems, as lovely as flowers." - Nhat Hanh

As the primary Administrator, I strive to be a strong bridge that connects you with the best counselor for you and the work you want to do here. I will listen and guide, and work to accommodate needs whenever possible. If you have questions on how things work around here, I have answers.

As an insurance specialist, my goal is for you to go into services knowing how you are covered and that services are financially sustainable for you. I will step toe-to-toe with the insurance companies to make sure your services are processed accurately and fairly. And I am always happy to help you navigate the complexities of insurance and gain clarity on how it all works.

As the chief compliance officer, I help to keep all of the amazing healing that happens here flowing, by moving and tracking all of the pieces at work. 

I am here because I love being a part of Karuna's compassionate action culture and doing my part to help heal my community. I am forever grateful to be a part of this team and this mission. And I look forward to connecting with you. 

*I am not a therapist 

419.806.6663 | frontdesk@karunahousellc.com