Alex Ade

M.Ed, LPC

Hi! My name is Alex and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.

I received my Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Bachelor of Science in Psychology with honors from Ohio University.

I have experience with a diverse range of clients of all ages from my previous counseling work in community mental health. While I maintain my community mental health mindset to work towards goals with all clients regardless of what is bringing them into therapy, I specialize in working with clients who are living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. 

My therapeutic approach involves Person Centered Therapy (PCT) while integrating skills and interventions from various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), among others. 

I believe that every client has the ability to create change in their mental health and in their lives. My goal as a counselor is to support every client in their mental health journey to the best of my ability. 

Victoria Grace

Sound and Energy Healer

"Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise."

Jeremiah 17:14

Hello, my name is Vicki and I've been experiencing and sharing these sacred frequencies since 2020.

Sound healing techniques have been practiced for thousands of years, from times when the lapping of ocean waves was considered a source of healing to the chanting of Tibetan monks. Our Creator intended perfect health for us, and we can still find that path of healing through Him. Healing sounds surround us - which includes our voices! Speak with love in all you do.

Everything exists via energy. We are pure vibrational energy, and when that energy is afflicted by daily stressors, we are succeptible to illness. Sound Baths are an immersive, meditative experience beginning with helping people relax and let go of stress, anxiety, or other concerns.

This type of therapy has recently gained popularity in western medicine as a result of studies conducted on its therapeutic value and people looking for alternatives to enhance modern medicine.

This is a journey we all take together and alone. Each individual has the natural born ability to recognize and move with the energy our Creator has provided since the beginning of time.

Every atom, molecule, cell, tissue and body system is composed of energy. Each of these resonates at a particular frequency. Everything in life affects our energy and can either throw things out of sync or elevate and create vibrational wellness.

We hope to assist you in restoring balance and moving to a greater sense of being.  

Debra Barb

Adjunct Professor, Hiram College, Certified Rolfer®, 2024 Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), 2017

My journey to becoming a Certified Rolfer® and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) began with practicing martial arts as a child. My teacher always emphasized the importance of form, posture, and balance as the foundations of our practice. Eventually, form, posture, and balance became guiding principles throughout my life -- developing my skills as a college basketball player, balancing work & life responsibilities as a high school science teacher, and eventually deepening my yoga and Rolfing® practices.

In 2016, I earned a scholarship to train as a yoga teacher at The Source Energy Yoga School in Lakewood, Ohio, where I learned to unite body, mind, and breath through yoga. This foundation deepened my understanding of movement and holistic wellness. My personal yoga practice often involves combining Vinyasa and Yin elements, embracing the balance offered between the two. My teaching style is kind, authentic and always open to everyone - I truly believe yoga is for EVERY BODY. 

In 2021, during a lengthy & challenging battle with a COVID-19 infection and its debilitating symptoms, I discovered Rolfing®. It became a transformative experience in my own healing. While Rolfing® did not cure me from Long COVID, it made my body feel better, my brain more relaxed, and my recovery more supported. Since completing my Ten Series™ with Advanced Rolfer® Jessica Dillard, I have been free from chronic back pain and migraines, moved my body with increased ease, and found breathing to feel easier and more efficient!

In 2023, I took a leave of absence from teaching high school science to pursue Rolfing® training at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute in Boulder, Colorado, with a focus on helping others heal as I had. I spent a year learning and rediscovering myself.

Now back home in Cleveland, just a mile from where I grew up, I’ve proudly created a space where I can share the benefits of both Rolfing® and yoga with my community.

Gabi Barth

APRN, PMHNP- BC

Gabi Barth is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has been working in the mental health field since 2016. With a deep commitment to compassionate, client-centered care, she brings extensive experience supporting children, teens, and young adults through a wide range of mental health challenges.

Throughout her career, Gabi has worked across diverse clinical settings, honing a special passion for working with individuals on the autism spectrum, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those navigating complex diagnoses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. She strives to create a welcoming, affirming space where clients can feel heard, respected, and empowered in their healing journey.

While skilled in psychopharmacology, Gabi also believes in a holistic approach to mental health care. She enjoys discussing non-medication strategies to improve depression and anxiety, including lifestyle changes, mindfulness practices, sleep hygiene, nutrition, and movement-based interventions.

Whether you're exploring new treatment options or continuing your care, Gabi is dedicated to working collaboratively to find a path that supports your goals and values.

Kim Kocuba

Life Coach

Kim's willingness to listen and see the potential in everyone is a special gift.  Like most people, her journey is paved with blessings but also struggles and unfortunate situations that were out of her control. Learning from that is a wisdom that only comes from working through it.  Kim's understanding of the importance of beliefs, boundaries, rest and renewal is an offering for everyone. 

Are you restless?  Do you need direction?  She would love to talk it through with you.

Kim can provide real life advice and tools for your life. 

Sometimes all you need is someone to listen and care. 

Would you like to talk about it?

Mykia Hickman

APRN, PMHNP-BC

With over 17 years of experience in the mental health field, I am a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatric care. For the past three years, I have worked as a Nurse Practitioner, providing diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and medication management for individuals across the lifespan. Prior to that, I spent 14 years as a Registered Nurse in mental health settings, where I gained extensive experience working with diverse populations and complex psychiatric conditions.

My clinical expertise includes treating patients with severe mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and conduct disorder. I have worked with both adult and pediatric patients, ranging in age from 10 to 60, tailoring care plans to meet individual needs with a holistic and evidence-based approach.

I am passionate about reducing stigma around mental illness and committed to helping patients achieve stability and improved quality of life through empathetic, person-centered care. 

Mallory Zabor

APRN, PMHNP- BC

Hey there! I’m Mallory—a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes in treating the whole person: mind, body, and soul. Nothing lights me up more than helping people find their own rhythm, balance, and joy in the healing process.

When I’m not in session, I’m usually chasing after my energetic 7-year-old (who doubles as my personal trainer) or catering to two very entitled dogs who think they own the place. I’m also a proud tie-dye addict, nature junkie, and lover of creek walks, especially in the sweet spots of summer and fall.

I’m so excited to be joining Casting Hope and can’t wait to walk alongside patients as they write the next chapter of their story—with support, self-discovery, and maybe even a little laughter along the way. 

Daniel Freeman

LSW, MSSA

Certified Trauma-Informed Practitioner

I grew up in the Buckeye/Kinsman neighborhood of Cleveland and bring both personal and professional experience to my work in mental health. I am a graduate of Case Western Reserve University and hold certification in Trauma-Informed Practice. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience supporting youth with behavioral and mental health challenges, as well as working with veterans navigating complex mental health needs.

My passion is helping individuals find their way through life’s difficulties, whether in the midst of a mental health crisis or dealing with everyday concerns. I believe in walking alongside my clients on their journey toward healing and resilience.

“In the end, it will all be okay—and if it isn’t, then it isn’t the end.”

Certified Life Coach

Brennon Mahoney

Office Manager

Brennon is the office manager at Casting Hope Therapy Group and brings years of office experience to the role. She ensures a smooth and welcoming experience for every client, from scheduling and answering questions to keeping operations running seamlessly behind the scenes. With a warm and approachable presence, Brennon is dedicated to supporting both clients and therapists. She takes pride in being a reliable point of contact and is grateful to be part of a team that helps individuals find hope and healing

Douglas

Emotional Support Aussie

Doug will greet everyone with a happy wag of his tail. He loves being where the action is and is very food motivated.

Doug’s favorite pastime is running around and chasing his housemates.

He will happily comfort anyone who needs it.

Can you see your face here?

Casting Hope Therapy Group is always looking for qualified individuals to join our growing team. If helping people is a passion of yours, send us your resume @ Info@castinghopetherapy.com

Deanna Revels

M.Ed., LPCC-S

Hi! My name is Deanna and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor.

I use modalities such as narrative therapy, reality therapy/choice theory, DBT, and EMDR.

I see patients as young as 5 years old.

I have mainly worked with those who have experienced trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, dissociative identity disorder, and personality disorders.

I believe we all have the ability to change our perspectives on our narrative story and it is a choice to come to counseling to alter those perspectives.

We choose to allow others to make us see our story in ways we do not like and counseling can help us not only change perspectives about our past but help us to have more preferred outcomes in the future.