Modern, holistic mental health and wellbeing

Meet Our TeaM | Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Meet Our Team

Meet Britney

Britney (she/her/hers) is not currently taking on new clients, except for those interested in ketamine-assisted therapy.

I am passionate about helping people meet their potential and become the very best versions of themselves.

I started Alternative Therapeutics in 2018 with the vision to provide my community with modern, evidence-based services for addressing mental and cognitive health. Through a combination of traditional counseling methods, modern neuroscience techniques and state of the art technologies, we allow individuals to take back control of their brain and body.

As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory status (LPCC-S) and Board Certified Neurofeedback Clinician (BCN), I combine my expert knowledge in neuroscience with traditional therapy approaches and a passion for teaching others holistic mental health tools to help people meet their goals and improve their lives.

My most recent areas of passion and study are psychedelic-assisted therapy and retreats as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Trainings:

EMDR and FLASH Trained- 2021

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Theory & Methodology- 2023

Supportive Trainings for Psychedelic work: Consent to Touch, Harm Reduction Therapy, Navigating Difficult Experiences, Psychedelic Integration- 2024

Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Frank Anderson, MD- 2024

Contact Britney: britney@trainyourbrainohio.com

 

Meet Olivia

Olivia (she/her/hers) is an LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor) and loves working with both children and adults. Olivia utilizes her experience and training in neurofeedback, biofeedback, EMDR, person- centered therapy, play therapy, and CBT in working with her clients. She enjoys working collaboratively with her clients to help create a path to their goals in an efficient and effective way.

Olivia’s clients describe her as kind, patient and dedicated to their improvement. Her work as a helper has resulted in miraculous change and improvement in the lives of many.

In her free time, Olivia loves to train her dog, Penny, who is in the process of becoming a certified therapy dog. She also enjoys cross-stitching, making crafts with her Cricut, and spending time outside hiking.

Olivia is BCIA trained and certified in providing neurofeedback.

Trainings:

EMDR and FLASH Trained- 2021

Contact Olivia: olivia@trainyourbrainohio.com

 

Meet Mary Beth

Mary Beth (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). She is BCIA trained and certified in providing neurofeedback. She is also trained in EMDR Therapy and is passionate about incorporating this approach throughout her practice.

She specializes in the treatment of trauma through the combination of EMDR and neurofeedback, along with IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy, Somatic Therapies and Polyvagal Theory. Many who have been in traditional talk therapy for years find Mary Beth's holistic approach to be highly efficient and effective for healing the nervous system as they root out deeply entrenched issues from the past.

Mary Beth sees adults throughout the lifespan, and loves working with concerns regarding trauma/PTSD, anxiety, career, life adjustments, mood dysregulation, and attachment issues. Additionally, she loves incorporating her passion and knowledge for neuroscience into her work with clients. Her personal style is warm, empathic, witty, and genuine.

When not working with clients, you can find Mary Beth enjoying nature by hiking any Summit Metro Park with her husband and son, aquascaping her fish tanks, or being a lounge chair for her two cats, Opie and Evey. 

Trainings:

Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate- 2023

Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) by Frank Anderson, MD- 2023

Internal Family Systems Workshop- 2022

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Body Oriented Therapy Techniques for Trauma & Attachment by Pat Ogden, PhD- 2022

EMDR and FLASH Trained- 2021

Contact Mary Beth: marybeth@trainyourbrainohio.com

 

Meet Grace

Grace Williamson (she/her/hers) is an LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor) who primarily sees adults. Grace works with people with a variety of mental health concerns, from adjusting to life stressors and current world events to those with pervasive mental illness. She has a particular passion for working with client’s who have a history of trauma and addiction.

Grace believes that the most important part of therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. She focuses on building a strong foundation and relationship with her clients and adapts her therapeutic techniques to meet their individual needs. Grace primarily uses client-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and neurofeedback.

Grace’s clients describe her as “real” and “down to earth”, someone who cares deeply about her clients and really listens. She is caring yet direct in her approach. When she’s not at the office, Grace enjoys lifting weights, exploring neuroscience and spirituality, and spending time with her daughter.

Grace is trained and certified in providing neurofeedback. Grace is trained in providing EMDR therapy as well.

Trainings:

EMDR and FLASH Trained- 2021

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Tapping- 2022

The Ultimate Trauma Treatment Certification (CCTP/CCTPII) Course: A Blueprint for Greater Therapeutic Success for Clients with Complex Trauma- 2023

Contact Grace: grace@trainyourbrainohio.com

 

Meet Samantha

Samantha Miller (she/her/hers) is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and is passionate about working with women, young adults, and LGBTQ individuals. She specializes in working with women's issues, identity crises, mood disorders, and individuals navigating life transitions and daily stressors. Using holistic methods and creativity, Samantha hopes to assist her clients in working through their personal history and telling their story so they can live life freely and authentically. Samantha especially enjoys the opportunity to offer virtual sessions for her clients to benefit their own comfort and felt sense of safety.

Samantha has been described by clients as "bright," "comedic," "chill," and "easy to connect with." She is compassionate and transparent in personal style and approach and believes healing is possible even in the most challenging situations. Samantha utilizes a reservoir of skills in supporting her clients on their journey based on their personal needs.

In her spare time, you can find Samantha oil painting, reading up on philosophy and spirituality, exploring nature, tuning in to her favorite anime, and spending time with her ball python, Finn.

Trainings:

EMDR and FLASH Trained- 2022

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Theory & Methodology- 2023

Samantha is working to obtain BCIA certification under Britney Cirullo’s guidance.

Contact Samantha: samantha@trainyourbrainohio.com

 

Meet Lindsey

Lindsey (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) experienced in working with individuals of all ages. Lindsey is fond of working with teens and adults, especially LGBTQIA+ individuals. She is passionate about utilizing eclectic approaches in treatment tailored to the specific needs of her client. Lindsey firmly believes no one approach can suit all individuals and is adamant in finding the approach that fits best for you.

Lindsey works to establish a relationship full of authenticity and trust when working with her clients. She utilizes methods based in CBT, DBT, feminist theory, neurofeedback, and trauma informed care in her work.

Lindsey is trained in EMDR therapy and has special training in ABA science. Regardless of approaches used, she is always open-minded and offers never ending support.

Lindsey is described as compassionate, non-judgmental, and dedicated to the well-being of those she works with. She believes in fiercely advocating for her clients and creating an environment to foster actualization and empowerment.

In her spare time, Lindsey loves to tap into her artistic outlets, listen to music, and spend time with her many fur-babies.

Trainings:

EMDR and FLASH Trained- 2022

Lindsey is working to obtain BCIA certification under Britney Cirullo’s guidance.

Contact Lindsey: lindsey@trainyourbrainohio.com

 

Meet Hailey

Hailey (she/her/hers) is a CT (Counselor Trainee) experienced in working in behavioral health with individuals of all ages. Hailey is passionate about providing trauma-informed, person-centered care tailored to the unique life experiences of each client.

She often utilizes DBT, CBT, and Polyvagal Theory interventions through an IFS framework, but enjoys collaborating with clients to find the best individualized approach. Hailey utilizes her training in infant and early childhood mental health to provide specialized care on attachment issues and the family system.

Hailey views humans as relational beings, and therefore prioritizes the therapeutic relationship between counselor and client. She strives to be her authentic self in all spaces and provide a safe and supportive environment for curiosity, exploration, reflection, and growth.

In her free time, you’ll likely find Hailey spending time in nature, listening to music, exploringnew places, or playing with her fur-babies, Meeko and Marlee.

Contact Hailey: hailey@trainyourbrainohio.com

Meet Amanda

Amanda (she/her/hers) is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Reiki Master.  She holds her 200 CYT and has been teaching yoga and mindfulness for the past three years.  Amanda currently manages The Wellness Den and is now offering LENS neurofeedback and Health Coaching with Alternative Therapeutics.  She is most passionate about guiding her students and clients into their own power, healing and evolution.  She believes that everyone has the power within themselves to connect and transform their inner and outer worlds and loves nothing more than to see that union occur.  Amanda is passionate about working with female identifying persons who are struggling to put themselves and their healing first.  She also works closely with the adolescent and teen communities to help with life's biggest transition into adulthood.  

Amanda came into the field of healing from experiencing her own trauma and then finding her own ways to heal, which include: therapy, yoga, energy healing, neurofeedback, EMDR and nature.  Her journey back to herself allows her to now guide and assist others in their journey.  

She is a mother to an Ohio University student.  Go Bobcats!  Amanda enjoys hiking, kayaking, live music, spending time with her life-long friends and making new friends.  Born into the Osman Pie family, she has a severe sweet tooth and will never turn down a cookie.  It's balance!   

 

Meet Penny

Penny currently joins Olivia in session once a week, and will be at the office more often as she progresses in training. Penny passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, and will continue training to become a certified therapy dog.

Penny's favorite activities include chewing on squeaky toys until they don't squeak anymore, cuddling with her feline sisters, running on the golf course, and practicing training so that she can eat hot dogs.

Some of our clinicians would describe Penny as "a queen", "a cuddlebug", and "a striking resemblance to Bear in the Big Blue House".

 

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