Our team

Helen Magers, LPCC

Helen Magers, LPCC is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of Ohio. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati.  Helen has over 12 years of experience providing mental health counseling to adults, adolescents, and couples. She has experience working with those who suffer from PTSD and is trained in EMDR. Professionally, Helen’s areas of expertise are in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and effective communication.

Accepting New Clients

Currently In Network with - United Health Care, Ambetter Ohio, CareSource, and Anthem BCBS.


William “Bill” DeFelice LPCC

“Bill” specializes in working with families, couples, and individuals. He has worked extensively with diverse clinical issues, including anxiety, depression etc. along with relational issues such as trust, communication, etc. Bill utilizes a cognitive behavioral approach. This simply means that after identifying the behaviors that we want to change, we will focus on the thoughts that are contributing to the behavior that needs to be changed. I guarantee that I will work just as hard as you in therapy, so that you can make the positive changes necessary to better your life.

Accepting New Clients

Currently In Network with - United Health Care, Ambetter Ohio, Medical Mutual.

Lora “Danni” Ortega LISW

Danni is licensed in Ohio and Kentucky with 16 years of professional work experience. She has experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Limited Availability

Currently In Network with - United Health Care, Self Pay, and EAP.

Christine Heing LISW-S

Christine Heing, LISW-S, is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Christine has over 15 years of experience providing mental health therapy for adults. She specializes in working with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, grief and interpersonal difficulties. She offers evidence-based therapies, including: Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT-D), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Accepting New Clients

Currently In Network with - United Health Care, Self Pay, and EAP.

Administrative Team


Melinda Sponseller, LPCC

Melinda Sponseller is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisor Endorsement licensed through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board, as well as a Licensed Clinical Counselor in the State of Kentucky. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Morehead State University and her Master’s from Xavier University. Melinda has 19 years of experience working with individuals, families and children in a wide variety of settings, including private practice, in-home work and public mental health facilities. Taking a cognitive and eclectic approach to therapy, Melinda specializes in working with individuals dealing with grief, anger, depression, anxiety, adoption and divorce, trauma, parenting and family issues, as well as provides Clinical Supervision.

Not Accepting New Clients