David B. Brown, MDIV, LISW received his B.A. from Oral Roberts University, a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Masters in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago.  Dave has counseled people with varying issues including depression, anxiety, personality and communication problems, as well as sexual abuse and addiction for over 30 years. He counts it an honor to help people grow and heal emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. He is in his 10th year at Deerfield Twp Family Counseling Center.  He is a valuable asset to our office and community.

Christine Sweeney, LISW-S received a Psychology/Child and Family Studies Degree at Syracuse University in New York and her Master of Social Work with a specialty in Gerontology at Boston College.  Christine has experience working with the elderly population and is an expert at meeting the biopsychosocial needs of older adults.  She has also worked with caregivers in individual therapy and in group settings.  Additionally, Christine has experience with individuals dealing with anger issues, domestic violence,  anxiety, chronic illness, Co-occurring Disorders, substance abuse, depression, hoarding tendencies as well as loss and grief.

Taylor Koehler, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), received a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Dayton. She has experience working with all ages and walks of life. Taylor is accepting clients as young as 3 though the golden years. During her internship, she worked with adults with anxiety, depression, and relationship distress. She has also worked in an inpatient psychiatric setting with teens with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As a paraprofessional, she worked with children with Autism in the school setting from preschool-first grade. Now, Taylor primarily works with those with anxiety, depression, relationship distress, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as well as those going through life transitions. She utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy to meet her clients’ individualized needs. Taylor typically incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well as a Strength-Based approach into her sessions. In her free time, Taylor enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog Milo. She also likes to go on hikes, try new restaurants, and travel.

Mark Freshley, LISW has worked in many different settings and has experience with individual and family therapy, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities, community mental health programs, school-based counseling, and has also facilitated in a court ordered program for domestic violence offenders. He has had training in family therapy, play therapy, helping children deal with divorce or parental drug/alcohol addiction, brief therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy, and the teaching family model to name a few.  Mark has experience helping children deal with hypervigilance behaviors, ADHD, depression, anxiety, peer relationships, grief & loss, recovery from sexual abuse and other traumas. He has worked with parents to help them use their strengths to guide and nurture their children, so they can be successful in life. He has worked with adults regarding relationship and family issues, anger management, domestic violence, trauma recovery, anxiety and depression.

Daniel Byerly, LPC, EMDR-PTII (Certified EMDR Provider), CCATP (Certified Clinical Anxiety provider), CMDP (Certified Mood Disorder Professional), C-DBT (Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist) has over 25 years of clinical experience working with all different ages in a variety of roles and settings. He is certified in a variety of very helpful modalities. What is EMDR? EMDR which stands for stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a type of therapy that uses eye movements to change the way the brain reacts to trauma, PTSD, fears, phobias, grieving, addictions, unwanted emotions, depression, anger, and low-self esteem.  Does EMDR work? In some clinical studies, 75% of test subjects no longer demonstrated their symptoms after as few as three sessions of EMDR therapy. 

What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy? It is a form of treatment that helps people with a range of conditions including: Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Self-Esteem, Self-harm or suicidality. DBT is especially effective for individuals with trouble regulating the intensity of their emotions. The goal is to help people accept themselves and their emotions and to strive to make positive changes in life. DBT teaches life/coping skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance and interpersonal effective skills.
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Dan uses an eclectic approach to therapy when not using EMDR. He takes various aspects from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Reality Therapy. Drawing on techniques that focus on the power of one’s thoughts that determine feelings and behaviors. This is accomplished through learning thought blocking and utilizing the power of positive self-talk. The focus is always on a positive and bright future by identifying healthier choices and attainable goals. EMDR and DBT are available upon request.​

Marilyn Brandon, LISW-S is also a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. She has dedicated her adult life and career to helping others. Active in the substance abuse recovery movement for over 40 years, she has worked extensively with groups, families, and individuals caught in the web of addiction. She also specializes in family of origin issues, relationships, life transitions, depression and other mood disorders. She strongly believes in empowering individuals to access their inner wisdom and the innate ability to heal and grow from life's adversity.

Brittany Peck, LPCC is a licensed professional clinical counselor. She received her Masters of education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Kent State University. She has been counseling since 2014. She enjoys working with individuals who struggle with addictions, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, mood disorders and trauma and stress related disorders. Brittany utilizes person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, motivational interviewing and some aspects of DBT within her counseling sessions. She is laid back and is passionate about helping individuals find their internal and external happiness. 

Emily Bart, LISW-S believes in the profound process of integrating ones inherent capacity for creative expression and healing and how it can transform an individual’s experience in the world.   Emily helps families and individuals with adjustment to loss, couples counseling, family issues, parenting difficulties, job issues, and emotional distress.  Emily has been a mental health therapist for over 30 years and has the training, experience, and sensitivity to help you.  Adults, couples, and families realize their goals through therapy tailored to their needs.  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family/Couples therapy, and psychodynamic approach may be utilized.  While her style is relaxed and supportive, She is active in challenging the status quo, assisting clients in thinking in new ways to create change.   

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