Let’s rewrite your story together.
At Rooted & Restored Counseling, we have a team of over 30 therapists with over 100 years of collective experience in this field. Our therapists have diverse education, ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds and are ready to meet you where you are. We offer in person services at our office in downtown Columbus as well as online therapy to anyone in Ohio.
Rebecca and Maggie opened the practice in 2020 after seeing the immense need for additional support throughout the pandemic. Our values of transparency, flexibility, connectedness, and accessibility are what drive the decisions we make as a practice. We know taking the first step to seek counseling services can be intimidating and we feel honored to be given the opportunity to help.
Individual Counseling
We encourage compassionate, individualized therapy to those experiencing challenges with depression, anxiety, stress and burnout, grief and loss, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, and impacts of trauma.
Our Services
Medication Provider
We provide a supportive space for clients to explore the use of medication management to help alleviate their symptoms in tandem with counseling or other holistic approaches. We take the time to get to know our client’s needs and experiences.
Dietitian Services
We work with adolescents and adults to address a variety of nutritional challenges and strive to repair your relationship with food and your body. We specialize in eating disorder treatment, gut and hormone health, and anti-diet culture.
Group Counseling
We offer a variety of groups with focuses on body image for female and male identifying clients, religious trauma, postpartum, and DBT skills. We offer both in person and online groups.
What we can help with
Our team is skilled in supporting a variety of mental health concerns:
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Feeling unmotivated, not like yourself, or experiencing changes in eating or sleeping patterns? Learn more abut depression here.
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Overthinking? Nervousness? Always feeling on edge? Learn more about anxiety treatment here.
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Have you experienced things that have impacted how you view yourself, other people, or the world? Learn more about trauma treatment here.
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Are you struggling with your relationship with food or body image? Learn more here.
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Are you struggling with your relationship with substances? Learn more here.
A note about our process
Our priority is fostering the therapeutic relationship.
Our clinicians have specialized training and experience in a variety of areas. When you reach out to us, you’ll be carefully matched with the therapist who is best equipped to support you. You are always welcome to inquire about working with a specific therapist. Visit our About page to learn more about our therapists.
Meet the Team
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Shruthi Smith
I do my best work with people who have struggled with self-esteem and body image and no longer want it to be their identity.
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Regina Neiheisel
Life can be full of hardships, but I believe everyone has the strength and resilience to grow, change, and create a more meaningful life.
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Ashley Save
I’m here to understand your story, recognize your strengths, and help you explore how your past experiences may still be shaping your present.
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Jo Ogilvie
I am passionate about social justice, access to care, destigmatization, decolonization, and cultural awareness. I believe clients are experts in their own lives.
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Amanda Cramer
I blend evidenced-based practices with a nurturing, person-centered style to help clients build resilience, clarity, and confidence.
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Beatriz Lagarto
I offer a balanced and whole-person approach to mental health counseling where we look at the various factors contributing to current challenges.
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Monica Badea
I value creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space that empowers individuals to embrace their strengths and build resilience.
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Rakiya Harris
Whether you are facing anxiety, grief, or relationship challenges, I’m here to help you navigate life’s complexities with a compassionate, supportive approach.
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Brittney Worthington
I believe that every person deserves access to a safe, warm, and inclusive therapy space that is unique and tailored just for them.
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Sam Eastwood
I am passionate about supporting those who long for deeper emotional intimacy, security, and healthier ways to navigate conflict in their relationships.
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Nicole Marran
I work best with adolescents and young adults who struggle with anxiety and feel overwhelmed by their thoughts, emotions, or life transitions. Seeking support is a meaningful step, and I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen, heard, and understood.
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Macie Hobbs
I want to empower my clients to be the best version of themselves, while also showing love and compassion for their flaws, because hey, we're all human!
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Taylor Leonhart
I believe in creating a safe, supportive space where you can show up as your authentic self—without fear of judgment, pressure, or expectation.
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Jacqueline Becker
Anxiety, stress, depression, interpersonal conflicts, and grief can rule our lives; leaving us exhausted, hopeless, broken, and trapped. I am here to tell you that you are not broken, there is hope, and you are worthy of love.
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Emily Perry
I do my best work with motivated, insightful, and accountable individuals who want to better understand how their past impacts their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
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Alison Winnard
I'm here to meet you where you are, offering compassionate support as we work together to navigate your path towards healing and growth.
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Gabby Metzler
Her dedication to fostering resilience and hope in her clients is evident in her compassionate and committed therapy style.
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Kelsy Chesser
As a therapist it is my role to support your journey, provide you with tools to navigate life’s challenges and to celebrate your wins with you. I want to help you find peace in a healing and accepting space.
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Sarina Tran Herman
With a deep understanding of the unique cultural nuances and challenges faced by individuals of diverse backgrounds, I provide culturally competent therapy in a supportive and understanding environment.
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Emily Bingham
I help adults explore their mind-body connection, and effective regulation of the nervous system.
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Stephanie Garber
I enjoy working with individuals who are healing from trauma and are willing to look into their past to improve their present. Therapy can be intimidating, so I recognize the importance of building rapport and informed consent.
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Amber Furness
I help people heal from childhood trauma and other traumatic experiences.
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Emily Holley
If you have found yourself struggling with identity and values after leaving a high-control religious environment, let me help you take your first step toward healing.
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Lakisha Greene
I help people who are unfairly judged by their skin color or sexual orientation through loss and grief.
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Julianne Frechette
I do my best work with anxious perfectionists who are looking to overcome patterns of codependency, people-pleasing, and low self-worth.
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Megan Roesch
I’m most passionate about providing empathetic support to young adults who are working towards healing from traumatic experiences as well as adults who are navigating ADHD.
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Lisa McGann
My core value in the therapeutic space is to holistically empower my clients to better understand their values, navigate their own healing, and discover joy.
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Mo Speight
I do my best work with members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are navigating loss and life changes within their journey of self-exploration.
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Lauren Grieco
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist that is dedicated to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals, reduce symptoms experienced, and heal your relationship with food and body!
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Faith Kappeler-McCafferty
I work best with those who struggle with a depressed or anxious mood and those who want to improve their mindsets and behavior in relationships and other important life pursuits.
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Emilio Irizarry
As an LGBTQ+ counselor, I strive to be someone who listens without judgment, affirms your identity, and helps you discover your strength, worth and capacity for transformation.
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Nicole Lehman
Grief and trauma are often intertwined and at the root of many struggles we face, let me explore this with you.
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Charity Harrison
I specialize in working with people of color- my therapy room is your safe space to access the safety healing and wellness you’ve always deserved.
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Meredith Voorhees
I work well with clients who are introspective and motivated to learn new tools for coping with anxiety and ways of processing past trauma.
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Amanda Gaddis
You are looking to challenge your behavioral patterns, heal your relationship with substances or explore how your mentality is impacting your reality.
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Clare Neltner
I prioritize fostering a safe therapeutic relationship through optimism, authenticity, and empathy.
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Charlotte Wyrick
I believe that a therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and acceptance fosters meaningful change, and I offer a safe, supportive space where you can show up fully as yourself.
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Rae Conner
I work to support mothers, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women in embracing their authentic selves, fostering healing and growth through compassionate care.
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Christina Okazawa
I take a thoughtful, multimodal approach to care, which means I see medication as just one piece of the puzzle.
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Alyssa Hoyng
Let me walk alongside you in this journey we call life, helping you identify and utilize the strength, power, and resilience I know is already within you.
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Amaya Martin
I take a client-first approach meaning you take control over your counseling experience. I am here to meet you where you are and to walk with you through your journey.
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Anika Muliolis
I believe that therapy is a collaborative space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to reconnect with your strengths and values, even amid physical or emotional pain
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Kelsey Moore
I believe that my role as your counselor is to help you explore what a fulfilling life means to you, and together we will work to empower you to move toward that ideal.
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Madeleine Stover
I approach therapy through a lens which blends the somatic, cognitive and spiritual experience of being a woman.
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Tyler Lehman
I value therapy that balances compassion, honesty, and practical support to help people navigate real-life challenges in a way that feels manageable.