Meet our Providers
Kayla Stanford, MSW, LSW
Kayla has her Masters in Social Work from The University of Hawaii. She has gained insight throughout her career by providing services within acute, community, and nonprofit environments.
She incorporates a person-first approach ensuring that clients are able to advocate for self using evidence-based practice and person-centered treatment modalities. She has experience working alongside individuals navigating depression, grief, anxiety, substance use, trauma, relational strain, and other life experiences. Through her work, Kayla strives to foster a safe space where clients can tell their story, gain insight into how that has impacted them, and create a new reality that is more fulfilling. She utilizes various therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. Her clients often describe her as intentional, compassionate, and caring.
Shanaye Carr, MA, LPC
Therapist
Shanaye received her Master of Education from The Ohio University, specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling. She gained experience working at a community mental health center, focusing on behavior modification, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, OCD, borderline personality disorder, trauma-related disorders, and dual diagnosis.
In addition to helping others overcome their mental health challenges, Shanaye is equally passionate about self-discovery, spiritual exploration, and working with marginalized groups. She emphasizes the importance of multicultural competency in her professional and personal life. Her approach toward clients is eclectic, utilizing different combinations of evidence-based practices and holistic techniques to help facilitate her client’s journey. She uses play therapy, floor time therapy techniques, and projective testing with children and adolescents.
“One of my greatest joys in life is helping others recognize that no matter what, at any moment, you can change your life for the better…..and I am here to help.”
Dr. Marilyn Morgan Ph.D. / EDU.D
Psychologist
Practicing at the Gahanna Location - Accepting New Clients
Kailynn VanHoesen MSW, LSW
Paige Velez, MSW
Paige has an undergraduate degree from Charleston Southern University in Sociology and a Masters in Social Work from Wesleyan University. She has 18 years of experience in the mental health field working with adults, adolescents, children, and families.
She has provided case management and therapy to client’s dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem, navigating conflict, boundary issues, and effective communication. The models she utilizes most are (CBT) Cognitive Behavior Therapy, person- centered therapy, and strength based therapy.
She has a passion to see individuals thrive regardless of their circumstances. Helping the client identify their strengths while displaying empathy, compassion, and understanding is what makes the process more comfortable. Paige’s clients would most commonly describe her as gentle, genuine and easy- going.
Megan Shaffer, MSW, LSW
Megan is a licensed social worker with over 10 years of experience. She received her bachelor’s in social work and masters of education as an intervention specialist from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. She also obtained a master’s of social work from Case Western Reserve University.
She has worked in hospice to provide therapeutic intervention to families, individuals, and couples as they work through major life events. She spent many years in mental health and SUD (Substance Abuse Disorder). Additionally, she has worked within the hospital systems for oncology, obstetrics, hospice, crisis, and as a case manager providing therapy to a range of complex needs.
Megan believes in building relationships with clients and allowing a holistic therapeutic relationship to naturally occur. I am focused on combinations of modalities, including, mindfulness, strength-based, motivational interviewing, and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), that are individualized and tailored to each case.
She will create different ways to communicate that allows the individual to develop through their most effective communication style. Megan specialize in depression, post-partum mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, crisis, life changes, grief and loss, SUD, behavioral, and adjustment disorders. I work with individuals, families, youth, and couples.
Paula Krivchenia, MSW
Paula has been a Clinical Social Worker since 1983 with an undergrad degree in psychology from The Ohio University and a master's degree from the The University of Cincinnati in social work. She has also completed the Post Graduate program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland.
Her education and consequent training and experience has afforded her the opportunity to work with a diverse client population. Living and studying in Mexico as an undergrad and living on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana was a time for her to further demonstrate skills learned; and overall sensitivity to different cultures and cultural circumstances.
Paula has worked in community mental health and private practice. She has enjoyed assisting clients in their growth and development as they make positive changes in their lives leading to increased satisfaction. She feels privileged to be a part of their coping with struggles and successes during your work together. Paula's clients would most commonly describe her as gentle, genuine, with a grandma approach to each client.
Alyssa Davis, MSW, LISW
Alyssa has her Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro. She has 10 years of experience in mental health across different settings and populations. Prior to entering private practice, Alyssa spent 6 years as a therapist in a non-profit agency focusing on working with the impact of trauma on the brain and using neurosequential modeling as a basis for treatment planning and therapy.
She believes in the ability to change and the power in getting the right help at the right time. Alyssa is experienced across all conditions and has a particular interest in anxiety, depression, trauma, sexuality, and gender-related concerns. She uses a client-centered approach, which means she selects which treatment approaches and interventions to use with a client based on what will work for each client as an individual. She has a very eclectic style. Alyssa clients most often describe her as relatable, flexible, insightful, and easy to talk to.
Joanette Pulskamp-Jackson, LISW-S
Jo is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio with over 20 years of experience working in community and hospital settings. She has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting special needs children, and managing the struggles of being a caregiver to the geriatric and chronically ill population.
The therapy style is casual, warm and interactive. She believes in treating every client with respect, sensitivity, and kindness. Her approach combines solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral theories to best help the client. Jo has helped clients who have had emotional and physical trauma in the past. She will adapt her sessions and create a treatment plan that focuses on your identified needs.
It takes courage to reach out and take the first step to make your life more fulfilling. If you are prepared to take the first step, I am ready to provide support and empowerment to you.