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| Serenity Concepts was born under the direction of Deb McSheffery. During a phase of daydreaming for a business, Deb considered opening a full scale store committed to serenity and healing. Nature, birds, horticulture, aromatherapy, music, books, meditations, stress classes all in a relaxed atmosphere were part of that dream. All concepts that promote serenity. The store did not come to fruition, but a mental health and substance abuse practice did. Using the same components of serenity, the center is decorated with birdhouses, aromatherapy, flowers, music, a lending library and a nurturing environment. Following, are small bios of all the therapists on staff. | |
| Steven Johnston, MA, PCC-S Steven has been a clinical counselor for over 19 years, with special training in the areas of Pastoral Counseling, Gerontology; Behavioral Addictions Treatment; Suicide Prevention; Domestic Violence; Child Sexual Abuse; and Marital Counseling. He received a B.A. in Bible from Mt. Vernon Bible College, Mt. Vernon, OH, in 1984, and a M.A. in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, OH in 1988. He completed the LPCC program through Ashland Theological Seminary in 1997. In Addition, Steven has developed a specialty in supervision of counselors. Joseph Rogers LISW-S, CDC Joseph is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. He received his Master's Degree from Ohio State University. Joe has worked in the mental health and substance abuse field over the past ten plus years. He specializes in treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and substance abuse. Joe works with adults, couples, and adolescents. Kathryn Giffin,PCC Kathy earned her Master's Degree, with a specialty in Social Agency Counseling from the University of Dayton. She has worked in community mental health for the past 12 years and has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families as well as with substance abuse issues. She has worked in a consulting capacity with the Columbus Public School, the Columbus Urban League, and Franklin County Children Services. She worked with adult male offenders at the Marion Correctional and Rehabilitation Center. | | Debra McSheffery, LISW-S Deb received her BA from Kent State University in 1977 and completed her Masters in 1982, from Case Western Reserve University. Deb is a clinical social worker who has been in practice for over 26 years. She has experience with mood disorders, PTSD, anger management, alcoholism and other drug addictions. She works with individuals, families, and, in a group setting. Her past experience include Directions for Youth, Riverside Methodist Hospital and Harding Hospital, prior to private practice. Marc Schramm, PsyD Marc earned his doctorate in clinical psychology in 1987, and has a diverse practice, based in Hilliard. Here at Serenity Concepts he provides group therapy. Marc is a member of The American Group Psychotherapy Association, and past president of the Tri-State Group Psychotherapy Society. He is a founding certificant of the National Registry of Group psychotherapists, and formerly was a contributing editor to Psychology Self-Help Magazine on the Web. Andrea Banks, LISW-S
Andrea received her BSSW in 1995 and her MSW in 2002, both from The Ohio State University. She has special training and experience in adoption and foster care fields. Her clinical experience includes working with domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and anger management. She has previously worked in the corrections field and in community mental health. Andrea treats individuals, couples and groups.
| | Monica Serrott, LISW-S Monica earned her Bachelor's Degree in 2002 and her Master's degree from the Ohio State University in 2004. Her primary clinical focus has been working with individuals struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has also worked extensively with individuals involved with the legal justice system. Currently, she works with adult individuals, groups and couples. Anna Toet, ADN, LISW Anna received her Associate degree in Nursing in 1989, her BA in 1996 and MA in social work at the University in the Netherlands in 2000. Her MA degree includes two years of education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Forensic Psychiatry, Traumatology and Alcohol and other drug treatment. Anna came to this country in 2001 and has continued her training in EMDR, focusing on the treatment of children and adolescents. She has specialization in trauma and dissociation and is in the process of publishing a manuscript regarding this. She has experience with mood/anxiety disorders, complex PTSD, dissociation, forensic psychiatry, psychotic disorders, domestic violence, ADHD, sex offenders treatment and homosexual related issues. She has 22 years in the field and has worked at a forensic psychiatric hospital, community mental health, residential treatment and juvenile drug court. Anna treats individuals (children, adolescents and adults) families, couples and groups. She loves being in outdoors, reading, playing softball and has a passion for animals. Her dog, Louie, occasionally comes to appointments, when approved. | |
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