Leslie M Fehrman Ridenbaugh
MSW
Owner and CEO
LISW-S, LICDC-CS, HS-BCP
TBHI Certified Telebehavioral Health Practitioner
leslie@ohiofamilycounseling.org
740-610-0299
Leslie is an independent social worker and independent chemical dependency counselor. Leslie started OFC&C in 2018 to provide comprehensive behavioral health services to Coshocton and the surrounding areas. Leslie has almost 10 years of experience in mental heath services and over thirteen years of experience in social service delivery. Leslie received her bachelors of social work from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2010 and her masters of social work from The University of Akron in 2013. She has extensive training in Integrated Family and Systems Treatment. In 2016, she traveled to Hong Kong to train and be trained in the promising practice. In 2018, Leslie became certified in telebehavioral health by The Telebehavioral Health Institute. She is committed to offering compassionate and confidential services to individuals, groups, families, and agencies in the area.
Ashley Davis
MSW, LSW
Chief Operating Officer
ashley@ohiofamilycounseling.org
740-610-0197
Ashley is a masters level licensed social worker. She joined OFCC on the ground floor in 2019. Ashley graduated with her Bachelors of Social Work from Ohio University in 2014. She obtained her Masters of Social Work in 2015 from Ohio University. Ashley began her career as an intensive home-based case manager working primarily with youth and families. She has experience in outpatient, residential and inpatient psychiatric care as a mental health therapist. Ashley has worked with duel diagnosis including mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities. She has extensive training in trauma informed care as well as Integrated Family and Systems Treatment (IFAST). Ashley’s passion is developing a therapeutic relationship with each client, their family, and support system.
Lyndsey Kaiser
Chief Financial Officer
lyndsey@ohiofamilycounseling.org
740-610-0529
Lyndsey joined the OFC&C team in October of 2018. She graduated from the Everest Institute with a certificate in Medical Billing and Coding in 2008. Lyndsey has over 10 years of Medicaid billing. Lyndsey is an integral member of the administrative team and she is the go-to person for insurance and billing. Lyndsey is an avid crafter and is involved in the community including her church family. Lyndsey enjoys spending time with family, supporting her nieces and nephews, and raising her two children.
Angela Kirker
LISW-S, LICDC
Clinician
angela@ohiofamilycounseling.org
740-610-0261
Angela is a part-time therapist with OFCC. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in psychology from The Ohio State University in 2010. She earned her Master's in Social Work from The Ohio State University in 2015. Angela has five years of experience as a counselor, primarily focusing on substance use disorders and chemical dependency counseling. She has supervised field interns, facilitated dual diagnosis groups, and is a Community Transition Program coordinator and counselor. Angela brings expertise and a personalized approach to our services.
Kristen Warden
LISW-S
Clinician
kristen@ohiofamilycounseling.org
740-610-0142
Kristen is a part-time therapist with OFCC. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in psychology from Muskingum College in 1993. She earned her Master's in Social Work from The Ohio State University in 2002. She has 20 years of experience as a school social worker. She also has experience as an outpatient therapist as well as inpatient psychiatric care. Kristen works with children, adults, and families. Kristen is a fun and straight forward addition to our team!
Odessa Gonter
A.A.S.
Case Manager
odessa@ohiofamilycounseling.org
740-610-0116
Odessa is a case manager whose main focus is our partnership with Journey Home Foster Care. She graduated from Central Ohio Technical College in 2019 with an associates of social work. She has experience working as a youth services coordinator and as a resident care coordinator. Odessa obtained a certificate in addiction studies, also from COTC. Odessa is proactive and is excited to work with children, youth, and adults with OFC&C.
Krisandra Hughes
Case Manager
krissy@ohiofamilycounseling.org
740-610-0254
Krissy is new to the mental health field. She is working with Nana's Home as part of our partnership with Journey Home Foster Care. She is a student at Muskingum University and expects to graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in May, 2020. She has experience working in media production. She is a member of the Muskingum University Softball team and has been named with several honors for her outstanding softball skills. We are excited to have Krissy on board!
Erica Martin
BSW
Case Manager
erica@ohiofamilycounseling.org
740-610-0288
Erica is a case manager who provides services in the home, schools and the community. She graduated from Zane State college in 2016 with an associate's degree and from Ohio State, Newark branch in 2018 with a Bachelor's in social work. She have been a big sister through the big brothers big sisters program since 2015. Through the experiences she has had with her little during the program and with her own 2 children, she realized the passion she had for working with kids. We are so happy to have her on our team!
Lacey Rice
A.A.S., SWA
Case Manager
lacey@ohiofamilycounseling.org
740-610-0174
Lacey is a case manager and offers home-based and community-oriented services to clients and families. She is involved with the Opportunity School Care Team. Her favorites include: purple, music, kayaking and her two children.
Lacey graduated with an associates degree in human services from Central Ohio Technical College in May 2018 and recently started a Bachelor of Social Work program at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. While at COTC, Lacey completed her practicum with juvenile probation. It was there that she found her love for helping children. Before joining the team at OFC&C, Lacey has worked for Knox County Children Cervices and Coshocton County Head Start. Lacey has a passion for helping others, especially children.
Tawnya Wilson
BSW
Case Manager
tawnya@ohiofamilycounseling.org
740-610-0151
Tawnya has 8 years of experience as a mental health case manager. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Southwestern Christian University in 2018. Tawnya primarily provides case management through our partnership with Journey Home Foster Care. She is wonderful with children, adults, and families. Tawnya has experience with social skills and anger management. She has been a program coordinator in previous roles. We are pleased with all Tawnya has to offer our agency and her clients.
Justin Addy
Office Manager
justin@ohiofamilycounseling.org
Hello! My name is Justin Addy. I am a life-long native to Coshocton County. I have worked at various places locally including JII Promotions/School Annual Publishing, Serenity Tea House, Linnet's Flowers on the Square, and the Coshocton County Recorder's Office.
I first learned to know Leslie when we worked together at the Tea House and we have been friends ever since. When Leslie offered me a position at her brand new company, I was excited for the opportunity to work for and with her, again.
Coshocton has always been my home and holds many important features of my life; my family, friends, Church family, and community ties. I am a member of the Kenne United Methodist Church where I play the keyboard for the choir and Sunday morning service. I also am on one of three bowling teams from Keene that participate in the Church League at Legacy Lanes.
I have always appreciated being part of a small community where friends and neighbors genuinely care for one another. That is part of what makes working for Leslie so special; knowing that she truly cares for and champions for people in need. I am grateful for the opportunity to assist Leslie in providing an environment that is welcoming and comfortable for people to come and share their lives with us.
Stacy Gibbs
BSW, LSW
Clinician
stacy@ohiofamilycounseling.org
740-610-0070
Stacy is a new therapist. She graduated with a Bachelor in Social Work in 2019 from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. She has an associate degree in human services from Central Ohio Technical College. Stacy is a dedicated foster parent and parent in Coshocton County. She has experience working with families, children, and adults. Stacy has internship experience with private practice mental health, juvenile probation, and family violence intervention services. Welcome, Stacy!
Jodi McCarthy
IMFT
Clinical Program Director
jodi@ohiofamilycounseling.org
740-610-0216
Jodi has 16 years’ experience with children and adolescents ages 5-18; teaching and mentoring in private school and community settings. Jodi obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix in 2012 and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University in 2015. She continues to work toward a Doctor of Psychology degree, as well. Jodi works part-time for OFC&C and full-time as a marriage and family therapist for another Community Mental Health. Previous to her experience as a therapist, Jodi was a teacher, administrative office manager, and guidance officer at Coshocton Christian School. Jodi has been trained in Integrative Family and Systems Treatment and has experience working with sexually aggressive youth. Jodi is active in the community on several committees and is active with her church and family.
Jo Ann Uhlig
MFT
Clinician
joann@ohiofamilycounseling.org
740-610-0155
JoAnn is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is a part time therapist with OFC&C. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Counseling from Ohio Christian University and a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from St. Bonaventure University in Olean, New York. JoAnn has many years of experience working with foster children and their families. She has worked for Southern Tier Christian Counseling Center in Levant, New York and The Meadows Outpatient Center in Mapleton, Pennsylvania. She has worked closely with eating disorder clients and clients with a substance use disorders. JoAnn has a passion for helping children and their families.
Jessalyn Hardesty
A.A.S., SWA
Case Manager
jessalyn@ohiofamilycounseling.org
740-610-0634
Jessalyn is a case manager and offers home-based and community-oriented services to clients and families. She is involved with Care Teams and Creative Options. Her favorites include: softball, her church family, and doing anything with her three children. Jessalyn graduated with an associates degree in human services from Central Ohio Technical College in May of 2017. She is currently a student in the Bachelor of Social Work program at Mount Vernon Nazarene University and will graduate in March of 2020. Jessalyn will be completing her practicum with OFC&C. Before working with our team, Jessalyn was a youth advocate for First Step Family Violence Intervention Services. She enjoys getting to know people and is eager to help families.
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David Grove
LISW-S, IMFT-S
Clinical Consultant
Mr. Grove is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Supervisor designation and a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family therapist in the State of Ohio. In addition to his licenses, Mr. Grove is also a Supervisory member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. Since 2000, Mr. Grove has been a principal developer and trainer of Integrated Family and Systems Treatment. Mr. Grove participated in both the development of the treatment model and in the dissemination of the model in the United States and in Hong Kong. As a principal trainer of I-FAST, Mr. Grove has trained seven different mental health and social service agencies in the U.S. and Hong Kong.
Since 1997, Mr. Grove has been a part time and full time instructor for The College of Social Work at The Ohio State University. He has taught courses on Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention, In-Home Treatment, and Psychopathology to graduate students in the Masters of Social Work program. Mr. Grove has also published numerous articles and books in the field of mental health and family therapy. He has published two books, “Invisible Men’ and “Conversations On Therapy” co-authored with Jay Haley, one of the founders of the field of family therapy.
In addition to offering agencies training in I-FAST, Mr. Grove has also offered clinical consultation to numerous mental health and social service agencies throughout Midwestern U.S. since 1992. Mr. Grove has also maintained a private practice in Westerville, Ohio since 1989, where he offers therapy to individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents and adults.
After receiving his Masters degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University in 1983, Mr. Grove pursued post graduate training at The Family Therapy Institute of Washington, D.C., under the instruction of Jay Haley and Cloe’ Madanes both leaders in the field of family therapy. Mr. Grove received five years of training at The Family Therapy Institute which included training as both a therapist and supervisor of therapists.
After completing his training at the Family Therapy Institute of Washington, D.C., Mr. Grove continued to consult with Jay Haley and collaborate with him on writing projects for an additional five years. One of these projects focused on men in therapy and culminated with the publication of Mr. Grove’s second book, “Invisible Men”. In 1992, Mr. Grove was made a Regional Faculty of the Family Therapy Institute of Washington, D.C. As a regional faculty, Mr. Grove offered training in Strategic Family Therapy throughout the U.S.
Chris Kesterson
Director of Information Services
chris@ohiofamilycounseling.org
Chris has 19 years of experience in the information services field. He has worked as a network/service technician, network administrator, alarm and surveillance installer, and a technology specialist. Currently, he works full time in the Mount Vernon, Ohio area while meeting the technology needs of OFC&C part-time. Chris's experience and wealth of knowledge help our office to function efficiently and effectively.