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Insurances Accepted:
Anthem, United Healthcare/UMR, Caresource, Molina, Paramount, Buckeye, Aetna Medicaid, Multiplan, Humana, Humana Military
Contact Sharon:
sharonwise@catalystcounselingllc.org
(513) 2593-4998
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Sharon Wise, MSW, LISW-S
When a child struggles in school behaviorally, emotionally or academically, it can cause significant stress within the family unit, as well as having lifelong effects on the child. Witnessing these struggles in children and their families, led Sharon to become passionate about supporting children in their school environment.
Sharon is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the State of Ohio. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in a wide array of settings, including inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient mental health centers, community outreach, and school-based settings. She specializes in treating behavioral disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and ADD/ADHD. Sharon also has a special interest in the wellness and self-care of educators. In her work as a school-based therapist, she has observed the high demands and stress that teaching can bring. In response to this, she sought out significant training and developed a Teacher Support and Wellness Program. It is currently being offered to all school districts that Catalyst serves, and has been very well received.
Sharon earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Xavier University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati. Through her many years of clinical experience, Sharon realized that a positive school experience can lead to a lifetime of success. Her hope is to partner with children and their families to help them find that success.
In her time away from work, Sharon enjoys raising three kids who keep her joyfully and exhaustively busy.
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Insurances Accepted:
Caresource, United Healthcare/UMR, Medical Mutual, Buckeye, Molina, Paramount, Cigna, Anthem
Contact Abby:
abbywest@catalystcounselingllc.org
(513) 360-8859
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Abby West, MSW, LSW
Abby West is a Licensed Social Worker who is entering her second year of school-based counseling. Abby has a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati and an Associate's of Arts degree with a Social Science Focus from Miami University.
In her undergraduate internship, Abby worked for an organization that provides support and respite to caregivers of children with developmental and intellectual disabilities. In her graduate internship, Abby worked at Butler Behavioral Health Services, a community mental health agency in Middletown, and worked with a variety of clients of different ages and backgrounds. Abby has been at Highland Elementary since the beginning of last school year and enjoys that school-based work allows for collaboration with school personnel.
Abby enjoys both non-directive and directive play therapy techniques, as well as mindfulness and strengths-based work. In the future, Abby hopes to gain her independent license and work towards a certification in play therapy. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, spending time outdoors, going to concerts, and hanging out with friends and family.
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Insurances Accepted:
Anthem, Cigna, Caresource, UHC/UMR, Medical Mutual
Contact Kelly:
kellyfisher@catalystcounselingllc.org
(513) 788-3979
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Kelly Fisher MSW, LSW
Kelly Fisher is a Licensed Social Worker for Catalyst Counseling, LLC working in the Hamilton City School District. Kelly received her Masters of Social Work from Miami University as well as a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
During her undergraduate internship, Kelly worked for Focus on Youth, a foster care agency, providing trauma-informed care, case management, and support services to children in foster care and their foster families. Kelly also has experience working with children through her volunteer experiences working with children with disabilities and through the college program College Mentors for Kids. During Kelly's graduate level internship, she interned here at Highland Elementary providing mental health services to students.
Kelly is passionate about engaging and working with children. She is super excited to continue to support the students in the Hamilton School District. Kelly enjoys using both non-directive and directive play therapy techniques, as well as strengths-based work. In the future, Kelly hopes to gain a certification in play therapy and her independent license. In her free time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going outdoors, and baking yummy treats.
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