Boardman, OH Local Support & Community Resources

Gloris Ann Griffin is a licensed professional counselor with credentials including MSED, LPCC-S, and LICDC-S. She deeply values the development of trusting relationships with her clients, approaching each individual with genuine care and a nonjudgmental stance. Recognizing that every client is unique, Gloris personalizes her therapeutic methods to cater to individual needs rather than adhering to social norms. She emphasizes the transformative power of self-awareness, which she believes is crucial for fostering change in a client's life, family, and community. As an EMDR Trained Counselor, Gloris employs a variety of counseling modalities to support her clients on their healing journey, helping them break free from what she describes as 'the Circle of Despair.' Her extensive knowledge and skills enable her to play a proactive and essential role in improving the lives of those she assists. Ultimately, Gloris aims to empower her clients to lead their fullest, most fulfilling lives.

Cynthia Anne Zeisler, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), has been committed to helping clients for over three decades since her initial licensure in 1991. Specializing in trauma and PTSD, she passionately supports individuals of all ages, from toddlers to elders, with a particular focus on children who have experienced adverse events such as sexual abuse. Her therapeutic approach is client-centered and grounded in developmental theory, allowing for meaningful connections and growth. Cynthia employs a diverse range of creative interventions, including EMDR, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and art and sandtray therapy, which enable her clients to express their inner emotions even when words fail. As a dedicated partner in the therapeutic journey, Cynthia believes wholeheartedly in the healing capacity of each person, and she is honored to be entrusted with the responsibility of guiding clients toward overcoming challenges and reaching their full potential.

Dr. April Topfer is a psychologist with a Ph.D. who offers an integrated and transpersonal approach in her clinical practice, emphasizing wisdom-oriented strategies. Her focus lies in positive psychological approaches and effective treatment interventions. Dr. Topfer’s therapeutic style is interactive, compassionate, and present-oriented, reflecting her belief in guiding clients to discover their innate wisdom for healing and achieving wholeness.