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Jessica Birkhimer is a Licensed Professional Counselor and serves as a Residential Counselor at the Lindner Center of HOPE. She attends to the Sibcy House and Williams House residential programs.

Prior to her current role as a counselor, Jessica served as a Mental Health Specialist at the Lindner Center of HOPE on the inpatient and residential units. This is where she acquired further experience and deepened her passion for helping others. While completing her graduate practicum and internship fieldwork, Jessica acted as an individual and group therapist in an outpatient practice. Jessica earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Xavier University and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati.

Jessica has completed comprehensive graduate training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis on theories and techniques, assessment and diagnosis, psychopathology, human development, cultural competency, ethics and professional standards, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and research and evaluation. She has been trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). As a Residential Counselor, Jessica’s primary roles are serving as a group therapist as well as a RO DBT coach. Additionally, she completes Structured Clinical Interviews for DSM Disorders (SCID) with the purpose of diagnosing mental health disorders. Jessica also performs career and life skills development, DBT skills coaching, ACT skills coaching, and trauma-informed coaching within the residential facilities.

Areas of Specialty and Interest:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT)

Degree(s):

• 2015-2019 B.A. Psychology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
• 2021-2023 M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

Practicum/Internship:

• 2022 Practicum, NorthKey Community Care, Covington, KY
• 2022-2023 Internship, NorthKey Community Care, Covington, KY

Licensure and Certification:

• 2023 Licensed Professional Counselor, CSWMFT Board, Ohio, #2305459
  • Directly supervised by Adan Liendo, MS, LPCC-S
    • CSWMFT Board, Ohio, #2102425-SUPV

Presentations:

• Concurrent Treatment of Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

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Samuel Hodge serves as a residential counselor at the Lindner Center of HOPE. He attends to Sibcy House and Williams House residential programs.

Samuel earned his M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ashland University and B.A. in Psychology from The Ohio State University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Ohio under the supervision of Dr. Chris Tuell LPCC-S.

He has graduate training in crisis counseling, lifestyle and career development, group dynamics, substance use disorder counseling, mood and anxiety disorder counseling, personality disorder counseling, spiritual themes in counseling, sexuality and gender issues in counseling.

Prior to joining the Lindner Center of HOPE, he worked in an outpatient practice completing his graduate internship as a Counselor Trainee in the State of Ohio. Samuel also previously worked as an office administrator and intake coordinator for multiple outpatient practices.

Samuel specializes in group therapy, couples and family therapy, substance use disorder therapy, and career development, and life skills development. He also performs DBT skills coaching, ACT skills coaching, RO-DBT skills coaching, and trauma-informed coaching within the residential facilities.

Degree(s):

• 2015-2018 B.A. Psychology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
• 2020-2023 M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Ashland University, Ashland, OH

Internship and Residencies:

• 2022 Counselor Trainee, Rivertown Wellness, Cincinnati, OH

Licensure and Certification:

• 2023 Licensed Professional Counselor, Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, License Number C.2305097

Presentations:

• Aldstadt, V., Danos, K., Hartmann, W., Hodge, S., Shanaberger, J. (January 30, 2023) The Clinical Benefits of an Extended Stabilization Evaluation: Identify the elements of an extended stabilization evaluation. Outline the clinical benefits of an extended stabilization evaluation in residential treatment. Identify patients who will benefit from an extended stabilization evaluation in residential care. Lindner Center of HOPE: The Sub-Acute Chronic Patient…Now What?. Cincinnati, OH (virtual).

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Shelby serves as a behavioral health care coordinator at the Lindner Center of HOPE. She attends to adult patients on Sibcy House and William’s House in relation to identifying comprehensive resources that will continue to aid in treatment while admitted and after discharge. She actively connects patients to healthy outlets that will promote physical and mental wellness.

She has earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a bachelor’s Degree in Sociology – Criminology at Ohio University. Prior to beginning her work at the Lindner Center of HOPE, Shelby was an investigative caseworker for Hamilton County Jobs and Family Services where she worked primarily with children and their families to address mental health and other co-occurring concerns such as substance use and child abuse. Her background in casework and mental health services, with ongoing professional activity in this branch of science, keeps her informed about best practices and emerging treatment opportunities.

Prior to entering her role as a Behavioral Health Care Coordinator, Shelby had the experience of working alongside her patients as a Mental Health Specialist on Sibcy House. During that time, Shelby learned to focus on a patient’s strengths to optimize their engagement in treatment. With experience as a mental health professional, Shelby assisted with the development of the Behavioral Health Care Coordinator role. She has experience responding to crisis, de-escalating patients who are distressed, and facilitating communication with families to ensure patient needs are being met.

Shelby has experience working alongside patients with Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Depression, and substance use disorders.

Presentation Topics:

• Concurrent Treatment of Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Degree(s):

• 2016-2020 B.A. Psychology, Ohio University, Athens, OH
• 2016-2020 B.A. Sociology - Criminology, Ohio University, Athens, OH

Specialized Training:

• Overall Care Coordination Techniques
• Crisis Prevention Institute

CPR – Resuscitation Quality Improvement Program

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Jessica Shanaberger serves as expressive therapist at the Lindner Center of HOPE. She works with both Williams and Sibcy patients, providing daily art therapy and other experiential groups that encourage participants to practice and implement skills learned in their DBT, ACT and CBT curriculum.

Prior to joining the Lindner Center of HOPE, Jessica worked as a primary therapist for patient ages raging from early childhood through adolescents in outpatient and school settings. She also has experience in developing and facilitating a variety of art therapy groups for patients across the lifespan. Jessica is passionate about developing art therapy groups that are appropriately adapted to fit the needs of the population, environment, and individuals who are participating. She has facilitated art therapy groups in outpatient settings, schools, residential treatment, acute treatment, and correctional facilities.

Jessica completed her graduate studies at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, where she earned the degree of Master of Arts in Art Therapy. Prior to pursuing her graduate studies, she obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Wright State University.

Degree(s):

• 2006-2010 B.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
• 2011-2015 MA-AT Master of Arts in Art Therapy, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Terre Haute, IN

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Kellie Korte is an OCD & Anxiety Specialist on both residential units, Sibcy House and Williams House, and is also an integral member of the OCD and Anxiety Treatment Team at the Lindner Center of HOPE. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Cincinnati and has been at the Lindner Center of HOPE for the 13+ years since then. During this time, she received specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for OCD and anxiety disorders and has worked with both adults and children. In addition to providing ERP coaching for residents who struggle with OCD, social anxiety, Body Dysmorphia, Panic Disorder, and Agoraphobia, Kellie provides multidisciplinary care utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for OCD.

In addition to frequently collaborating with the residential psychologists who specialize in OCD and anxiety, Kellie co-leads the unit ERP group as well as regularly conducting therapeutic off-unit exposure outings when clinically indicated. She aided in providing training and helped with the development of TMS for OCD treatment at LCOH.

Kellie has presented locally and facility-wide on the topics of ERP and OCD to both professional and academic audiences. Additionally, she is involved in providing education and training for the unit staff on ERP and OCD. She is a member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and has presented at the IOCDF Annual Conference. She helps host the annual One Million Steps for OCD Walk in Cincinnati, Ohio each year and participates in fundraising for continued OCD research and treatment.

Presentation Topics:

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Exposure and Response Prevention
• Scrupulosity OCD
• Harm OCD

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Adan Liendo serves as an outpatient therapist who focuses on families, couples, addiction, and young adults. He has experience working as a therapist in school, residential, and outpatient settings. While he has experience working across the lifespan and with varying issues, his strength of rapport building and teamwork help him excel in his work with families, couples, and groups. He approaches therapy with a focus on fully understanding each client with the goal to uniquely tailor the therapy experience and treatment plan to be one that is obtainable, important to the client, and will lead them to a life worth living.

Degree(s):

• 2012-2016 B.S. Psychology, Evangel University, Springfield, MO
• 2016-2018 M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Evangel University, Springfield, MO

Internship and Residencies:

• 2017 Counselor Trainee, Evangel University Counseling Center, Springfield, MO

Licensure and Certification:

• LPCC-S Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, License Number E.2102425-SUPV

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Michael serves as a Behavioral Health Care Coordinator at the Lindner Center of HOPE. He attends to adult patients on Sibcy House and William’s House in relation to identifying comprehensive resources that will continue to aid in treatment while admitted and after discharge. He actively connects patients to healthy outlets that will promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

He has earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in creative writing at Miami University of Ohio. While attending Miami University, Michael joined the Research on Eating Disorders and Suicidality (REDs) Lab and studied the intersection of self-harm, body image, and suicidality alongside graduate students and faculty. Prior to beginning his work at Lindner Center of HOPE, Michael served as a crisis consultant for Sojourner Recovery Services where he worked primarily answering calls for the Warren and Clinton County mental health crisis hotline and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. His background in crisis de-escalation and referring to local services, with ongoing professional activity in this branch of science, keeps him informed about best practices and emerging treatment opportunities for Lindner Center residents.

Prior to entering his role as a Behavioral Health Care Coordinator, Michael had the experience of working alongside his patients as a Mental Health Specialist on Williams House. During that time, Michael learned to focus on a patient’s strengths and motivations to optimize their involvement in their treatment. With experience as a mental health professional, Michael assisted with the development of the Behavioral Health Care Coordinator role. He has experience with crisis de-escalation, motivational interviewing, and facilitating communication with families and supports to ensure patient needs are being met to the highest standard.

Michael has experience working alongside patients with chronic suicidality, personality disorders, thought disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, and substance use disorders.

Presentation Topics:

• “Making the ‘Case’ for Stabilization, Evaluation, and Restorative Treatment: Three Case Studies”

Degree(s):

• 2016-2021 B.A. Psychology, Miami University, Oxford, OH
• 2016-2021 Minor in Creative Writing, Miami University, Oxford, OH

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Vanessa serves as a behavioral health care coordinator at the Lindner Center of HOPE. She attends to adult patients on Sibcy House and William’s House in relation to identifying comprehensive resources that will continue to aid in treatment while admitted and after discharge. She actively connects patients to healthy outlets that will promote physical and mental wellness.

She has earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology, as well as a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Prior to beginning her work at the Lindner Center of HOPE, Vanessa was a Care Manager for Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services where she worked primarily with individuals of low socio-economic classes to address mental health and co-occurring substance use through scheduling of and transportation to psychiatric appointments, and connection to community resources for maintenance of basic needs such as housing and food. Vanessa has also worked within the criminal justice system as a Juvenile Court Corrections Officer, working primarily with adolescent women who struggled with behavioral health and trauma.

Vanessa has experience working with diagnoses of OCD, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and substance use disorders, among others.

Degree(s):

• 2019-2023 -- B.S. Psychology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
• 2019-2023 -- B.S. Criminal Justice, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

Specialized Training:

• Overall Care Coordination Techniques
• CPR – Resuscitation Quality Improvement Program
• Crisis Intervention Team
• Crisis Prevention Institute

Research Project(s):

• Vanessa Aldstadt et al., The Effect of Context on Perceptions and Empathy Towards Juvenile Offenders, (2022).