She/ Her
Clinical Therapist
Hey BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES,
I’m Gwen, a passionate and dedicated Licensed Social Worker based in Dayton, Ohio. With a bachelor’s degree in social work from Wright State University and currently pursuing my master’s degree from Grand Canyon University, I believe in the power of education to better serve my community. Every day, I am driven by the desire to learn, grow, and make a positive impact.
Before joining Rise Counseling, I spent over 14 incredible years working with a non-profit organization, where I had the privilege of counseling LGBTQI and high-risk populations on sexual health, healthy choices, relationships, and couples therapy. For the last 6 years, I served as the Communicable Disease Supervisor at Public Health and as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a Drug and Alcohol facility. These experiences have shaped me into the compassionate and understanding therapist I am today.
I specialize in mental health and substance abuse treatment, using a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Group Therapy. My approach is always centered on providing a non-judgmental space where everyone can feel free to express themselves, be heard, and be truly understood—no matter who they are or what they’re going through.
As a woman who embraces lifelong learning, I am constantly inspired by the remarkable individuals I’ve had the honor to meet and serve. I firmly believe in the “Butterfly Effect”—that even small changes today can create a powerful, positive impact on your tomorrow.
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the change it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”
I look forward to being a part of your journey. I’m available for sessions on Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm, Mondays through Wednesdays from 5 pm to 9 pm, and Saturdays from 8 am to 12 pm.
Let’s spread our wings together and fly!
Therapist Contact info:
gwen@risecounselinggroup.com
937-619-9089