Kari Higgins, LISW-S, ACSW-SW

Location: Xenia, OH

Phone: 937-626-1849

Email: higgins_45385@yahoo.com

4 years of experience providing one-on-one supervision

Areas of Specialization: Geriatric social work, existentialist work, solution focused, individual, family & group therapy, child sex abuse, clerical sex abuse, university adjunct/field liaison, cognitive behavioral therapy, social work management and administration

Bachelor's from Miami University, Master's from The Ohio State University

De'Asia Thompson, LISW-S

Location: Dayton, OH

Phone: 937-619-9089 ext 2000

Email: supervision@deasiathompson.com

Times/ Days: Thursdays 1-3pm and Friday 9-11 am, by appointment.

De'Asia's areas of specialization: cultural competence; adolescents, adults, young millennials; EMDR, DBT, CBT; adjustment disorders; professional women issues; anxiety, depression, mood disorders; AA women, women's issues; crisis, suicidal ideation; family conflict, child custody; racial trauma; self-care; advocacy; career and personal development; ethics; anti-oppression informed practice, psychodynamic frameworks in therapy Supervision

Focus Areas: Ethics, Boundaries, Therapy Theory & Technique, Diagnosis & Assessment, Self-Analysis, Laws & Regulations, Self-care, Leadership, Exam Prep, Specific Clinical issues, Macro issues, Social Welfare Policies, Professional Goals, and Evaluation 

Education: BA- Criminology w/ minor in African American & African Studies; The Ohio State University MSW-Adolescent Mental Health, The Ohio State University

Melnea Paige, LISW-S

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Phone: 513-993-5919

Email:melnea@seepaigeone.com

8 years of experience providing one-on-one supervision

Areas of Specialization: administration, aging, child welfare, disability, domestic violence, ethics, foster care and adoption, housing, human trafficking, LGBTQ resources and supports, Medicaid, mental health, military/veterans, schools, social services, substance abuse, and university/teaching.

Location: Bellbrook, OH

Phone: 614-565-1864

Email: kaylisw@aol.com

25+ years of experience providing one-on-one supervision

Areas of Specialization: certified solution focused brief therapist, certified active parenting educator national trainer, certified PREP (couples) educator, military families

David Zidar, LISW-S
Location: Dayton, OH
Phone: 330-772-0372 (day) | 330-772-0372 (evening) | 330-651-5253 (cell)
Email: davezidar@mac.com

15+ years of experience providing one-on-one supervision

Areas of Specialization: residential treatment, hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, social work education, public child welfare, in home treatment issues, family therapy, juvenile sex offender treatment, foster care

Bachelor's from Capital University, Master's from Case Western Reserve University, Certificate from University of Louisville in Offender Treatment

Jeff Witwer, MSW, LISW-S, BCRPS

Location: Dayton, Ohio

Phone: 937-626-0852

Email: witwerjef@gmail.com

2 years of experience providing clinical supervision, new to training supervision

Areas of Specialization: Addictions treatment, use of 12 steps, relapse prevention; behavioral problems in children, adult mental health, couples and family counseling, private practice, group therapy; anger management group leadership, training foster parents, teaching parenting skills, work with sex offenders, and trained with Autism Certification Center

Bachelor's from Purdue University; Master's from Grand Valley State University 

Location: Dayton, Ohio

Phone: 937-671-3306

Email: Jill.Bucaro@gmail.com

2+ years of providing training supervision; 4+ years of providing clinical/field supervision

Areas of Specialization: Micro Practice: Case Management, Assessment & Diagnosing, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Chemical Dependency Counseling, Trauma-Informed Care, Clinical Supervision, Anti-Oppression Informed Practice, Engagement with Individuals Experiencing Homelessness, Individuals Experiencing Incarceration, Traditionally “Hard-To-Serve” Populations, Transition-Age Youth. Macro Practice: Criminal Justice Reform, Program Development, Community Organizing, Holistic Public Defense, Training and Consultation, Leadership Development

Bachelor's from University of Dayton; Master's from The Ohio State University 

Sonia Tillman, MSW, MA, LISW-S

Location: Columbus, OH

Phone: 614-638-7320

Email: Stillman1126@icloud.com

10+ years providing training supervision

Area of Specialization: Child Welfare - training and coaching of Ohio's Differential Response (Practice Profiles) engagement techniques for the Ohio Child Welfare Training Program. IPV and Domestic Violence Community Protocol development with FYLaw. Trauma Informed Care certification. Clinical certification of integrated care practices for substance use disorder and mental health disorders. Statewide implementation of programming and special projects. Administrative Supervision of federal workforce development grants to address national health emergencies (opioid epidemic and COVID-19).

Bachelor's from The Ohio State University and Master's from University of Cincinnati

Location: Columbus, OH

Email: hinesdeaja@gmail.com

Phone: 937-230-7673

<1 year of experience providing individual supervision

Areas of Specialization: Addictions treatment, relapse prevention, adult mental health, couples and family counseling, private practice, group therapy; anger management, cultural competence, DBT, CBT, adjustment disorders; professional women issues; anxiety, depression, mood disorders; AA women, women's issues; crisis, family conflict, racial trauma, self-care, advocacy, career and personal development

Group supervision occurs Saturday mornings. Individual sessions, by appointment 

Bachelor's from Wright State University; Master's from The Ohio State University

Ami Wallace-Benning LISW-S

Location: Dayton, OH

Phone: 937-203-0975

Email: info@wellnesswithami.com

4+ years of providing training supervision; 5+ years of providing clinical or field supervision

Areas of Specialization: Child and Adolescent mental health Providing services in a school setting Providing services in an outpatient, private practice setting Experience in Child Welfare Competency in clinical documentation standards

Bachelor's & Master's from University of Cincinnati

Sherrie Griffin, LISW-S

Location: Columbus, OH

Phone Number: 614-353-9693

Email: griffinconsultantsoh@gmail.com

2+ years of providing training and clinical/field supervision

Areas of Specialization: Diagnostic Assessment, MH Counseling Crises Mgmt, Foster Care Clinical Supervision, Residential, Tutoring for LSW, LMSW, LISW, LCSW, and Social Work Consulting

Bachelor's from Central State University and Master's from The Ohio State University

Ri Molnar, MSW, LISW-S

Location: Miami Valley: Fairborn, Yellow Springs, Dayton

Phone: 937-251-7542

Email: r.molnar.lisw@gmail.com

New to providing training supervision. Invested in supporting Queer and Trans as well as Abolitionist-Aligned Mental Healthcare Providers in gaining Independent Licensure.

Areas of Specialization: Trauma, LGBTQAI+ community, Gender Affirming Care

Bachelor's from Wright State University, Master's from Wright State University: Greater Miami Valley MASW program in collaboration with Miami University 

Shannon Root, MSW, LISW-S 

Location: Dayton, OH

Email: shannonrootlisw@gmail.com

10+ years of providing training, field, and clinical supervision.

Areas of Specialization: Case Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, SPMI, Addiction treatment, Motivational interviewing, CBT, ACT, brief therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Clinical Supervision, Homelessness, Housing, Chronic health conditions in pediatric and adult populations, Grief/loss/Bereavement, Domestic Violence, Social Work Education, Community organizing, Non-profit Administration, Advocacy

Bachelor's from Montana State University; Master's from Boston University

India Warfield, LISW-S

Location: Dayton, OH

Phone: 937-371-6411

Email: indiawarfield@gmail.com

5+ years of providing training supervision; Under 1 year of providing clinical or field supervision.

Areas of Specialization: Effectively advocating for clients and their families' needs, navigating complex family dynamics, cultural sensitivity by tailoring interventions to diverse clients, collaborating with community agencies to obtain necessary resources, discharge planning, proper assessment and diagnosis skills, the ability to develop individualized treatment plans, and the ability to adhere to professional codes of ethics and maintaining confidentiality.

Bachelor's from The Ohio University; Master's from University of Southern California

Location: Tipp City, OH

Phone: 937-280-6716

Email: mstiffler.lisws.oh@gmail.com

New to providing training and clinical/field supervision.

Areas of Specialization: School social work (community mental health), foster care, and pediatric mental health. I bring a well-rounded, approach to my practice. I specialized in DBT, CBT, elements of ACT, and mindfulness skills. My work focuses on helping client's aged 7 and up manage a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, crisis intervention, parental guidance, and the effects of divorce.