Gabriel Somarriba PsyD

  Dr. Somarriba is a clinical psychologist who is fluent in both English and Spanish.  He received his doctoral degree in psychology and his master’s degree in clinical psychology from Divine Mercy University, also completing a post-doctoral fellowship in family medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center, and earned his bachelor’s degree in international studies from American University. He has experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings providing psychotherapy and psychological assessments for patients of all ages. His treatment specialties include abuse, anxiety, child and adolescent services, depression, dementia, geriatric care, parenting, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and men’s issues.

  psychbc.com – Gabriel Somarriba  216-468-5050

Nellie Krawczynski MSW, LISW-S

Nellie Krawczynski is a licensed independent social worker with a supervisory designation who received her master’s degree in social work from Cleveland State University with a clinical concentration and her bachelor’s degree in social work from Capital University. She has previously worked in community agencies, outpatient hospital settings, and private practice for 17 years. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma therapist and is also certified in eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR). Nellie received her certification in Spiritual Direction from the Avila Institute/Heart of Christ spiritual direction program and has spent most of her career working with those with PTSD and Big “T” trauma histories (sexual, physical, verbal abuse; sexual assault, domestic violence) and small “t” trauma histories (impactful incidences). Her experience also includes those suffering from depression, anxiety, addiction, grief issues, and adjustment difficulties. Nellie sees adults for individual therapy.

 Nellie K Counseling, LLC

 6315 Pearl Rd. ~ Suite 303

 Parma Hts. OH 44130

 216-302-7707

  Email: nellie@nelliekcounseling.com

  Fax: (216) 539-5704

Kay Metzler, M.A., LPCC, MFT, School Counselor

Specializing in individual, family, and couples counseling  in: Anxiety, ADHD, especially in children, behavioral concerns, autism identification, perinatal and postpartum depression, women’s health inc. infertility, miscarriage, grief and loss.

Takes most commercial insurances including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Care Sourse, Optum United Health Care, Medical Mutual, etc.

Dan Spadaro, LPC

Imago Dei Counseling

 10 Boulder Crescent Suite 204F

 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719-310-2211 imagodeicounseling.com

 Imago Dei Counseling is devoted to strengthening and healing the family. Our goal is to help individuals discover their personal dignity and guide them toward the freedom to live generously in relationship with others. Our services include: counseling for pornography or sexual addiction, structured teleconference groups for men to grow in purity, couples and individual counseling for relationship strengthening and rebuilding intimacy and issues related to parenting and child rearing. Sessions available face to face or telephonically.

James E. Roembke, Jr., Psy.D.

 Vital Sources, LLC

10 North Jefferson Suite 403

Frederick, MD 21701 301-620-8700 ext. 103 vitalsources.org  jim@vitalsources.org

Taken together, the name Vital Sources means “Life-Giving Streams.” We have chosen this name as a symbolic description of the work we do. Vital Sources is an organization that provides the full range of professional psychological services from a uniquely Christian world-view. We see ourselves as conduits of God’s goodness and life in us.

Doreen M. Horan, MS, LCPC, NCC

Stella Maris

2300 Dulaney valley Rd.

Timonium, MD 21093 410-252-4500 ext. 7382 stellamarisinc.com   dhoran@mdmercy.com

Doreen Horan is the manager and a clinician for the Stella Maris Center for Grief & Loss. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor, schooled at Loyola University of Maryland. Doreen works in clinical pastoral counseling with teens and adults, as a bereavement specialist, and helping others find spiritual transformation. Doreen is available for presentations, training, and workshops.

Dr. Bob Schuchts

John Paul Il Healing Center

2910 Kerry Forrest Pkwy, #D4-344

Tallahassee, FL 32309 jpiihealingcenter.org     info@jpiihealingcenter.org

Dr. Bob Schuchts founded the John Paul Il Healing Center in January 2010. The mission of the center is to combine Theology of the Body with inner healing principles in a counseling setting. The team hopes to use this approach with their clients as well as train other professionals on how to bring Theology of the Body into their own practices.

Christopher L. Sperling, M.A.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy Associate

930 S. Bell Blvd. #404

Cedar Paris TX 78613 512-587-1784 intuitus-group.com   chris@intuitus-group.com

My practice is centered on the integration of the person as God intended not only as a body-soul composite but also within their vocation. I work with married couples who struggle with infidelity (Physical or online infidelity). I also work with individuals who struggle with sexual addiction (pornography, masturbation etc.) and unwanted same sex attraction, I focus my practice on mending damaged marital relations and removing the obstacles to a better relationship with God.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of Texas. I earned my M.A. in Counseling from St. Edwards Uni. & my B.A. from Rhode Island College in Psychology. I am a certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator & Seminar Director. I work with the Diocese of Austin preparing premarital couples using Theology of the Body.

Gregory Bottaro, Psy. D. 347-705-0406 catholicpsych.com  drgreg@catholicpsych.com

Dr. Bottaro is a clinical psychologist educated in the integration of Catholicism with psychological practice. He is especially trained in bringing John Paul Il’s insights to the therapeutic process. He is available by Skype, phone, and for office appointments in New York City. Visit his website for more information.

“The Head and Heart Immersion course – and any study of John Paul Il’s teachings — is a beautiful journey that opens a person up to new discoveries of reality. Some of these discoveries can be difficult to process, especially when they are related to our brokenness or the brokenness of others. I am on this journey myself, and I can help you work through your difficulties so that ultimately yours is a joyful one.

Gregory K. Popcak, Ph.D., MSW.

The Pastoral Solutions Institute offers telephone-based, Catholic integrated counseling services to Catholic couples, families, and individuals around the world. We integrate cutting-edge research from counseling psychology with solid theological insights and the spiritual traditions of our faith. All our counselors are licensed professionals with formal theological training. We operate within the anthropological assumptions of the Theology of the Body and integrate principles of Ignatian spiritual discernment with Cognitive/Behavioral and Solution Focused approaches to solving marriage and family problems, depression, anxiety, and other emotional/psychological disorders.

Mario Sacasa, Ph.D., LMFT

7611 Maple St., Suite Bl New Orleans, Louisiana 70118  drmariosacasa.com  drmario@sacasacounseling.com 

I am a Catholic Christian husband and father, that’s my primary vocation and passion, I am happily married to my wife of 16 years, Kristin, and together we share the joy of parenting our four sons. For work, I have a private counseling practice in New Orleans, LA. I am also the Associate Director of Willwoods Faith and Marriage, I enjoy writing and have delivered numerous lectures on the topics of married life, human sexuality, and Catholic integration into clinical practice. I have over ten years of counseling experience, where I have made a career of integrating the riches of our Catholic Faith with sound counseling practices.

Andrew Sodergren, Psy. D.

6675 Wesselman Rd.

Cincinnati, Ohio 45248 513-407-8878 rwpsych.org

Dr. Sodergren holds Masters and Doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences (IPS) in Arlington, VA, the only graduate school in existence devoted to integrating the best psychological science with a Catholic view of the human person and the moral life. His doctoral dissertation, completed in 2009, was entitled “Attachment and Morality: A Catholic Perspective.” Dr. Sodergren established Ruah Woods Psychological Services in 2011. His previous clinical work was with the Alpha Omega Clinic and Consultation Service in Bethesda, MD and with Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska. Dr. Sodergren is trained in child, adult, marital/family, and group therapies as well as psychological testing, including vocational assessment for candidates to the priesthood or religious life. He is certified in Relationship Enhancement®  couples therapy and is pursuing certification in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. He is an active member of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association and is a regular presenter at professional conferences and Church events on the integration of psychology and the Catholic faith. He also teaches an annual course on psychology and neuroscience as an adjunct professor at the John Paul Il Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, DC.

Dr. Valerie Lukasik 19855 W. Outer Dr. Suite #201 East

Dearborn, Ml 48124 313-682-4699 drlukasik.com   drlukasik@sbcglobal.net

I am responding to Christ’s command to his first disciples, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you” (John 20:21). As a Licensed Psychologist, I believe that it is important to treat the “whole person”. To me the whole person consists of your body, soul and spirit. If there are any issues in those realms, I feel it is open for exploration and discussion. With God’s graces, healing and transformation can occur. My practice is Christ centered, family-oriented, dedicated to the Gospel of Life, and faithful to the Magisterium. I have provided confidential and compassionate counseling for 20 years. I specialize in individual and marriage therapy for adolescents 16+ years, adults, and geriatric patients with a variety of psychological disorders and life challenges.

Carlos C. Gomez, PhD

Coral Gables, Florida  cgomez@gomezphd.com

Dr. Carlos C. Gomez is a bilingual psychologist in South Florida. He provides assessments, growth counseling, and psychotherapy in a manner that is faithful to Catholic anthropology. Areas of need served often include career counseling, depression, coping with chronic and terminal illness, pornography compulsions and addictions, bereavement, posttraumatic adjustment, and marital counseling. The Center for Human Formation also provides vocational assessments for seminarian and religious applicants, growth counseling for priests and religious, and tribunal evaluations. Its team of priests-and laity provide seminars and workshops to seminaries, marriage preparation programs, and lay groups.

Lisa M. Morin MA, LPC

Discoveries Christian Counseling Center, LLP

600 S. Denton Tap Road

Suite 145

Coppell, Texas 75019

469-583-4568 discoveriescounseling.com   lisammorin@gmail.com

I specialize in working with teenage girls, young adults, families and engaged couples and seek to integrate the Theology of the Body and my Catholic faith into therapy as much as possible

Rita L. McCarthy, M.A., LMFT

2921 S. Ocean Blvd #701

Highland Beach, Florida 33487 561-699-5800    ritamccarthy10@aol.com