A Ray of Hope – Mason, OH
Health Care in Mason, OH
We are a staff of physicians, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, and counselors that base our success on our patients’ long-term good health.
We believe in personalized care based on your health concerns.
We are an organization that specializes in Christian Counseling Mason, Ohio. Anxiety, stress, and depression can be hard to deal with on your own. We at ‘A Ray of Hope’ Counseling are here for you on your journey to healing, every step of the way. We work together to serve our community, family, and friends. Our dedicated and professional team believe in providing comprehensive health care and counseling services to our clients in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
There may be numerous reasons why you are seeking counseling, whether it’s stress from losing your job, or grief from losing someone close to you. Regardless of the reason, we are able to help assist you. We have specialists in depression, relationships, pre-marital counseling, affair recovery, emotional disturbance anger management, and chronic pain. Our therapists work with individuals, couples, families, and children. When looking for the right therapist, you want to find someone that you can trust.
Our therapists are qualified and professional individuals who understand what you may be going through, so you can trust that you are in good hands. With years of counseling services, we have the experience and expertise needed to help you.
You can expect to have a professional and confidential discussion about your needs. We are looking forward to helping you.
A Ray Of Hope
A Ray of Hope’s mission is to provide personalized, high-quality care on an as-needed or preventative basis. We have created a practice that we believe in and choose for our own family members.
We are a Counseling and Health Service Organization that has brought providers together who are dedicated, experienced providers who believe in working with our patients to maintain and improve their health. We work together to serve our community, family, and friends. Our Professional Team believes in providing comprehensive health care and counseling services to our clients in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. We also believe in educating our patients as we work with them to achieve the best physical and emotional state possible.
Each physician is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and comes to our practice with years of experience in their area of specialty. Our board-certified nurse practitioners always consult with the attending physician prior to working with each patient in order to provide informed, consistent care at all times.
Yvonne Fernandez
Founder, of “A Ray Of Hope”
She is a passionate registered nurse and life coach.
Counseling Services
Health Care in Mason, OH
Counseling
We are a group of Health Professionals: therapists, counselors, mediators that specialize in empowering diverse individuals, families, and groups to find individualized solutions. Ray of Hope, offers outpatient services to children, adolescents, young adults, and adults and their family.
Our treatment approach is built on best practice models to provide you and your family with the most current evidence-based intervention strategies. We strongly believe in working collaboratively with you and other professionals to provide the best quality of service.
People engage in therapy to explore a wide variety of issues. Therapy can be seen as a preventative measure to ensure healthy functioning. A ray of Hope provides relationship counseling, individual and family therapy. An eclectic approach is used to help you meet your counseling goals. We meet you where you are in the process and help guide you toward where you want to be. Below is a list of areas that you are areas often treated by us:
Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy:
- Communication
- Affair Recovery
- Co-Parenting
- Separation/Divorce
- Pre-marital Counseling
- Blended Families
- Coping with a family member with a mental health diagnosis
Individual Counseling:
- Stress
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual or Physical Abuse
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Loss or Grief
- Self Esteem
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anger Management
Medical/Provider
A Ray of Hope is a unique health service organization where innovation and personal passion is about the well-being of people.
We have a passion for providing high-quality care to seniors in whatever living environments they reside, and this passion is the impetus for our Foundation of Care, the cornerstone of everything we do.
A Ray of Hope specializes in adult & geriatric medicine. We make house calls to private residences, senior housing buildings and assisted living facilities. Our comprehensive home health care ranges from treating minor ailments to serious, chronic illnesses as well as diagnostic testing. Most importantly, we help relieve the stress and anxiety of transporting a sick loved one to the doctor.
Our Care Providers:
A Ray of Hope is an employer of uniquely skilled and talented Practitioners (Physicians and Nurse Practitioners).
A Ray of Hope provides an innovative solution to the increasing transitional care clinical challenges in post-acute settings, such as Skilled Nursing, In-Patient Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care Nursing, and Assisted Living Facilities.
Mediation
At the Ray of Hope Center, we offer mediation services. Mediation is a voluntary process in which the parties to a dispute are aided in their settlement negotiation by a neutral third party called a mediator. The mediator does not have the power to impose a resolution. Rather, the role of the mediator and the goal of the process is to help the parties achieve their own resolution.
Mediation enables the parties to communicate perceptions, feelings, and information directly to one another in a controlled environment. This type of communication often reduces hostility and facilitates rational discussion.
- Family Conflict
- Marital/ couple
- Joint Parenting,
- Divorce Parenting
- Parenting -Teen,
- Elder,
- Civil (general)
- Separation
- Child Custody
- Partnership, Neighbors
Community Based Programs
Support Groups
– Bereavement/ Grief
– Addiction
– Sexual Abuse
– Mental Health
– Family
DBT Skills Training Group
What is DBT?
DBT stands for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Developed by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. and modified for adolescents, DBT Skills Training teaches life-long skills that can lead to an improved ability to cope with stress, better communication skills, greater acceptance of oneself and others, and healthier approaches to dealing with strong emotions.
Helping middle and high schoolers who…
- Are emotionally sensitive
- Have a difficult time calming down once upset
- Anger easily and/or engage in impulsive behavior
- Have high levels of anxiety.
- Cut themselves or hurt themselves in other ways
- Have difficulty developing and/or maintaining healthy peer relationships
- Are still not doing well despite already being involved in therapy and/or taking medication
- Need more support than individual therapy alone can provide
About this DBT Group
This is an 18-week curriculum and adolescents and parents must make a commitment to attend all sessions. Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Mindfulness will be taught and practiced. There will be handouts and homework. Some weeks will be for the youth alone and others with at least one parent present.
What is the referral process?
Parents/guardians should call (513) 409-3635 to schedule an appointment. At that time, your teen will be assessed for the group and any of your particular questions will be answered. Each adolescent must have an individual therapist.
DBT for Teens Skills Group
16 – weeks
Skill Building Experiences
for girls ages 13 – 16
Saturdays from 10:30 a.m – 12:00 p.m
Dialect Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an effective combination of cognitive and behavioral therapies. The goal of DBT is to transform negative thinking patterns and destructive behaviors into effective life experiences
What you need to know:
•You will need to be seen by the therapist to determine the readiness to begin the class and to continue in the program
•Each 16-week class will be broken into four cycles
•Each cycle will cost $320 and must be paid at the start of each 4-week term
•There is a $175 non-refundable deposit that must be made to hold your place and will go toward your first $320 payment
•Individual sessions will be billed at $160 for the first visit and $80 for each thereafter
Teletherapy
You are now motivated and ready to make some change in your life with the help of a professional but logistics are in your way. If commuting to and from one more appointment or finding childcare, parking having to tell someone at work “hey I need to head out for an appointment every week at this same time” may or may not be hard to explain.
Teletherapy Sessions
We support busy professionals and busy families who are on the go with online and teletherapy. Our online video conferencing software is designed for our team so you have assured convenience, privacy and more importantly, HIPAA compliance.
Research displays teletherapy can be more effective than face-to-face therapy in certain situations.
The Benefits of Teletherapy:
- Flexible: Scheduling Options. It’s easier to find time to meet and change/reschedule an appointment.
- Build Up To In-Person Therapy: Sometimes a safe distance is what we need to start out. Teletherapy is great for people who might be nervous about coming to therapy to feel comfortable opening up.
- Technology Options: Choose the phone or webcam.
- Convenient: Call or email to schedule and conduct a session from wherever you are! This is convenient for working families, professionals, and stay at home parents.
- No Commute: Save money, time and the earth.
Our Teletherapy counseling and coaching services can be provided via FaceTime, Zoom, or another similar method.
Teletherapy is especially helpful for college students who may need a few supporter sessions and people with busy travel schedules. Therapist for Depression. Talk with your counselor or coach to find out if this is an option for you.
The Reasons Teletherapy Is Effective:
- First, people miss fewer appointments because of the convenience factor so they reap the rewards of regular attendance.
- For some people, they need to build up to being vulnerable in close physical space with another person.
Teletherapy is a great therapeutic way of growing the ability to relate more openly and honestly. Start with teletherapy, and build up to face-to-face interaction.
OUR TEAM
We approach each individual’s needs by listening with patience, reacting with kindness and consideration and respecting the whole person.
Paula Adolfson
Office Manager of A Ray Of Hope.
She handles the Financial and Business Aspects of our Organization
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Paula is our office manager. She handles the financial and business aspects of our organization. She is also a friendly face you will see in our Loveland office, and a cheerful voice you hear when you contact A Ray of Hope.
Rosalind Sistrunk (MA, LPC, CDCA)
Individual, Couple, Family, and Pre-Marital Counseling.
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Relationships are an essential part of our lives. I have a passion for helping others improve their lives and relationships. It is my understanding that relationships are built on three components: mutual trust, empathy, and love. Once achieved, the relationship bond will grow deeper and richer each time there is a positive connection. If any one of these components is impaired, the foundation of the relationship will be negatively impacted. There is reparative hope in counseling. I offer individual, couple, family, and premarital counseling. I take a holistic approach when working with clients using systemic therapy, attachment theory, and spirituality when requested. I am here to support you as you begin your journey to improve the quality of your life and relationships.
Iris Pfeffer (LISW-S)
She has a focus on DBT with adolescents, adults, and couples. She provides therapy to a wide variety of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, issues of adjustments, and transition and mood disorders.
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Iris is a licensed independent social worker who has over 40 years of experience. She has a focus on DBT with adolescents and adults. She provides therapy to a wide variety of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, issues of adjustments, and transition and mood disorders. She finds great satiation working with adults, adolescents, and couples.
Anttarch Brandy (LPC)
Individual, Couples, Drug and Alcohol, and Anger Assessments for clients 15 and older.
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Anttarch has been the field of Social Work? Counseling for 27 years. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Cumberland College as well as a Master’s degree in Education from The College of Mount Saint Joseph and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Xavier University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, as well as a Substance Abuse Professional. He trained in DBT, REBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing in his counseling sessions. He works with male and female clients ages 15 and up. He can also counsel couples. He performs out ordered alcohol, drug, and anger assessments. Ge enjoys the opportunity to work with people and has experience working with people with diverse backgrounds dealing with depression, anxiety, mental health issues, and other life stressors.
Angela Ashby (LSW)
Counseling for Individuals and Families from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds.
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Angela has been a Licensed Social Worker since 1996, covering Ohio and Michigan (2014-2016). She has vast experience working to strengthen and empower individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her approach to treatment combines an eclectic blend of different treatment modalities CBT, Solution Focused, Reality therapy, and Spirituality, as requested. She specializes in substance abuse, dual diagnosis, trauma/abuse, depression, anxiety, and grief.
Angela Kaskocsak (KM, LPC)
Individual Counseling for Adults.
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Angela is a Veteran of the army and has a Master’s degree in Crime Analysis and a second Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She specializes in CBT and DBT. She is client-centered focused and believes in empowering others to achieve their long-term goals.
Ellise Cook (MSW, LSW)
Counseling to any Age Group as well as Families.
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Ellise graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Master’s degree in Social Work, specializing in mental health. She enjoys working with trauma treatment and psychopharmacology. Her undergraduate work was with the Lighthouse Youth Crisis Center and graduate school work was with Gateway Recovery. She enjoys working with children and adults, diagnosing mental health and substance use problems. She also enjoys family therapy, individual therapy, and group therapy. Her experience in TFCBT, DBT, and CBT treatment modalities. She has treated adults and children/adolescents suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief/loss, substance use, and adjustment disorders.
Michael F. Pignatiello, Ph.D., Psychologist
He has a focus on behavioral/emotional issues and serves persons with developmental disabilities. He also continues to work with persons with memory issues, associated with Alzheimer’s and other neurocognitive disorders.
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“Dr. Mike” has served many clients/agencies since the 1980’s, having been a researcher, counselor, therapist supervisor, community MHC clinical director, workshop instructor, private practice owner, and independent behavioral health consultant. He has treated those from childhood to the elderly, tailoring services to meet one’s individual needs, using a BPSS (Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual) approach that is energetic, informative, and empowering. His consults offer insight/perspective to both clients and service providers, to help address their concerns/issues, all in ‘real time.’
In 1983, he received his bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from the Univ. of Dayton. In 1988, he received his doctorate in Applied Biopsychology from the Univ. of New Orleans, with an emphasis on cognition and the neurobiological bases of depression and dementia. From 1991-2005, he owned a dynamic child/family clinical private practice that focused on behavioral/emotional issues. Since 1991, he has consulted with facilities/county boards that serve persons with developmental disabilities. He also continues to work with persons with memory issues, associated with Alzheimer’s and other neurocognitive disorders.
“A Ray of Hope strives to help people experience a better life,” he comments. “And to do so within such a caring atmosphere, makes working towards this goal all the more rewarding.”
Stella Juenger (LSW)
She has focused on children, teens, and families suffering from many different diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, conduct and mood disorders.
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Stella is a licensed social worker (LSW) with her masters of social work with a focus on mental heath from the University of Cincinnati. She has experience working with children and teens utilizing many different treatment modalities- such DBT , CBT, and TF-CBT, and various other behavioral techniques. She works diligently to ensure each client is treated with empathy, respect, and kindness while understanding the importance of trauma informed care. Stella has treated children, teens, and families suffering from many different diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, conduct and mood disorders.
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Highly recommended Counseling and Health Care Provider! I’ve undergo counseling with A Ray Of Hope for my depression that I’m going through. They absolutely change my life my being in my darkest days to brighter days, they give hope in people like me undergone depression and anxiety. This is a serious matter that anybody should immediately take action with. People should be good Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally. Great job A Ray Of Hope! Thank you.
With the help of A Ray Of Hope, my DUI/DWI case was already dismissed. Aside from helping me get rid of my DUI/DWI case it really saves me a lot of time and energy. They also gave me good advise! Thank you.
Business Hours
Monday To Friday 9:00 a.m – 7:00 p.m
Saturday 9:00 a.m – 7:00 p.m
Sunday – CLOSED
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Location
7588 Central Parke Blvd
Suite #105
Mason, OH 45040
Phone
(513) 409-3635
yvonne@arayofhopeservices.com