OUR TEAM OF THERAPISTS
We Work Hard
We hire strong mental health counselors who are passionate about their work and the clients we serve. Our mission is to provide unmatched counseling services with an upscale experience to our clients, and we’re proud of the work we do in our Worthington community, serving the greater Columbus Ohio area.
We’re Real
The story behind Blue Boat Counseling is about being your true self, which is not only a goal we have for our clients, but it’s true for us, too. We deliver genuine empathy to each person we work with. Whether you’re here for anxiety treatment, depression counseling, teen therapy, marriage counseling or PTSD treatment, you won’t get fake or rehearsed responses from us. We’re real with a true desire to help.
We Work Hard
We hire strong counselors who are passionate about their work and the clients we serve. We aim to provide unmatched counseling services and a premium experience to our clients, and we’re proud of the work we do in our community.
We’re Real
The story behind Blue Boat Counseling is about being your true self, which applies to our clients as well as our own lives. We deliver genuine empathy to each of our clients. You won’t get fake or rehearsed responses from us. We’re real with a true desire to help.
Meet The Team
Brittany Mendenhall, LISW-S
Clinical Therapist (she, her, hers)
I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Supervisory designation (LISW-S) and I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy. I don’t see myself as someone who should give you advice or tell you what choices to make. I see myself as someone who wants to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space help support you, listen to you and actually HEAR what you’re feeling and going through, and as someone who can help guide you toward your goals. My counseling specialities are:
- Trauma informed care
- Anxiety therapy
- Depression therapy
- Trauma/PTSD
- LGBTQ+
- Stress management
- Self-esteem
- Relationship issues including couples & marriage counseling
AJ Johnson, LISW
Clinical Therapist (they, them, theirs or he, him, his)
I’m an LISW, Licensed Independent Social Worker, and I believe that therapy is a team effort coming from both the therapist and the client, and it is an honor to be invited into clients’ lives through therapy to work through and discuss some incredibly important and often weighty topics. My counseling specialities are:
- LGBTQIA+
- Teen therapy
- Anxiety therapy
- Depression therapy
- Relationship concerns (not couples counseling)
- Trauma informed care
- Emotional regulation
- Stress management
Heather Waldvogel, LPCC
Clinical Therapist (she, her, hers)
I’m a LPCC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and I believe in meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them as they begin to manage their emotions and regain control of their mental health. My counseling specialities are:
- Child and teen therapy
- Family therapy
- Emotional Regulation
- Anxiety therapy
- Depression therapy
- Trauma and PTSD
Calysta Bartley, LPCC
Clinical Therapist (she, her, hers)
I am an LPCC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and I am a therapist because I know what it is to heal from emotional trauma. I genuinely want to help people see that they can be their best selves in a warm and empathetic environment. I also know one size doesn’t fit all in therapy, but my training has prepared me to help find what fits you. My counseling specialties are:
- Anxiety therapy
- Depression therapy
- Couples & marriage counseling
- Therapy for caregivers
- Parenting issues
- Adjustment to medical diagnosis or chronic illness
- Emotional Trauma
Carol Kasha-Ciallella, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS
Clinical Therapist (she, her, hers)
I am an LPCC-S, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Supervisory designation, and an LICDC-CS, Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with Clinical Supervisory designation, with over 20 years of experience in helping people with their life issues. My approach is to first understand what you want for yourself and then to help you achieve your personal goals- not my goals for you. My counseling specialties are:
- Adult issues
- Anxiety therapy
- Depression therapy
- Substance use therapy
- Stress management
Kelly Verdibello, IMFT
Clinical Therapist (she, her, hers)
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I have a passion for helping. I work collaboratively with people to find solutions to various issues. Together, we can create goals that will decrease the problem and allow space for positive support and learning new tools. I take a systemic approach in exploring how the problem affects self, others, and the world. My counseling specialities are:
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety therapy
- Family Therapy
- Depression therapy
- Infertility/Postpartum
Leah Boring, LPCC-S
Clinical Therapist (she, her, hers)
I’m an LPCC-S, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Supervisory designation, and I believe growth is a collaborative process where people build from their existing strengths along with support, validation and practical tools to achieve their goals. My counseling specialties are:
Kate Pedro, LPCC
Clinical Director, Therapist (she, her, hers)
I’m an LPCC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and I take a collaborative approach to therapy to help you guide your own life success, rather than tell you what to do. My counseling specialties are:
- Teen therapy
- Eating disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Anxiety therapy
- Depression therapy
Andy Sears, LPCC
Owner, Therapist (he, him, his)
I’m the owner of Blue Boat Counseling and an LPCC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have true passion for what I do. Nothing gives me more energy than connecting with a client and feeling like they’re finding their true self and on a path to living an authentic life. My counseling specialties are:
Let us help
With excellent counselors in an environment that feels better than the rest, we take pride in offering an upscale counseling experience to our Worthington community. We understand taking that first step toward counseling is a big one, but it’ll be worth it, and we’re here to help you be you.
