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Counseling Services

Take advantage of Counseling Services offered at St. Catharine

Counseling Services at St. Catharine

Now offering E-Therapy sessions through a secure online video platform or telephone!

Roman Catholic and Christian Counselors offer faith-based professional counseling services to St. Catharine parishioners and to our surrounding community.


All counselors are licensed by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board and combine standard clinical counseling practices with the beliefs, practices, and spirituality of our Church to provide a thorough and Christ-centered approach to healing. 


Many health insurances are accepted and reduced fee schedules may be available to those who do not have insurance.


Counselors now have a dedicated office which is used only for counseling services.


Those interested in inquiring about counseling services are asked to contact the counselors directly using the information provided below.


Spirit of Peace Clinical Counseling

Meet our Counselors

Joe Geig MS, LPCC-S, CSRRS

Joe Geig is a Supervising Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor approved by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology from The Ohio State University and a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. He is also a Certified Sexual & Relational Recovery Specialist, approved by the Compulsive Sexual Behavior & Partner Trauma Institute (CSBPTI). Joe has worked in various business venues using his organizational and people skills. His passion is to work with families, couples, and adolescents especially in the areas of conflict, separation, divorce, stress, and adjustment issues. 

Contact Joe

Email: joe@sopcc.org


Phone: 614-442-7650 ext. 02


Availability:

  • Thursday
  • 9:00am-5:00pm


Additional days of the week will be available in the near future.

Clientele

Adolescents & Adults (ages 12 and up)

Couples

Families

Group

Marital

areas of focus

Adjustment Issues

Adolescent

Anger

Anxiety

Depression

Family Counseling

Grief & Loss

Life Transitions

Marital Conflict, Separation, Divorce

Parenting

Teen Issues

Sex Addiction

Stress Management

Insurance

ACI EAP

Aetna/Aetna EAP

Anthem BC/BS

CareBridge EAP

Cigna/Cigna EAP

CuraLinc EAP

ESI EAP

Impact EAP

Medical Mutual

OSU Prime Care/NGS

Prime Health Services

Out of Network

OhioHealthy Preferred Provider

United Healthcare/UBH/UBH EAP/OPTUM


Edward Luersman, MA, LPC

Edward Luersman has been approved by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapist Board as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Edward holds a Master of Art degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Ohio State University and entered the Professional Counseling field after several years working in the wholesale and retail plant nursery industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Health Management from The Ohio State University. He is passionate about offering validation and support through counseling, helping clients attain healing and wellness, and assisting clients to find deeper purpose and meaning in their lives. His central clinical focus includes grief and loss, emotional support for infertility and miscarriage, and spirituality in counseling.

Contact Edward

Email: edward@sopcc.org


Phone: 614-957-3061


Availability:

  • Tuesday
  • 8:00am-4:00pm

Clientele

Individuals (Adults)

Couples/Marital

Areas of Focus

Anger Management

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Grief and Loss

Infertility and Child Loss

Life Transitions

Men’s Issues

OCD

Self-Worth/Identity

Spiritual Issues

Stress Management

Trauma

Insurance

Aetna/Aetna EAP

Medical Mutual

OSU Prime Care/NGS

United Healthcare/UBH/Optum

Self Pay


Mikaela Haney, MSW, LSW, ICST

Mikaela Haney is approved by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board as a Licensed Social Worker. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Miami University and a Masters in Social Work from The Ohio State University. Mikaela is an Internationally Credentialed Sandtray Therapist (ICST), which is an intervention tool that has been shown to be effective with both children and adults. She has also completed Level 1 training of Theraplay, an attachment-based play therapy model. Her prior experience includes community-based mental health with children and families, workforce development for youth with disabilities, and prevention groups for school-aged children. Mikaela specializes in empowering children and families on their path toward healing. 

Contact Mikaela

Phone: 614-442-7650 Ext. 25


Email: mikaela@sopcc.org 


Availability:

  • Wednesday
  • 9:00am-6:00pm

CLIENTELE

Children (4+)

Adolescents

Adults

Individuals

Families

Groups 

AREAS OF FOCUS

Adjustment issues/life transitions

Anxiety/Stress management

Attachment issues

Autism Spectrum Disorder (mid-high functioning)

Children’s behavioral concerns

Family and parenting

Grief/Loss

Play therapy (Sandtray therapy & Theraplay)

Self-compassion

Social skills

Solution-focused therapy

Trauma/abuse 

INSURANCE

Aetna/Aetna EAP

Medical Mutual

United Healthcare/UBH/UBH EAP/OPTUM

Cigna

Reduced Self-pay