Gahanna, OH Local Support & Community Resources

Marshawna (Starr) Hoyte is a dedicated counselor with a deep commitment to supporting individuals, couples, parents, and families through life's challenges. She established Thriving Families to empower people ages 12 and older to navigate the storms of life effectively. Drawing on the belief that past experiences significantly influence present behaviors, she emphasizes the importance of exploring one's history to uncover and address unhealthy core beliefs. Marshawna understands that these core beliefs shape how individuals perceive themselves, others, and their surroundings. With a focus on fostering healthy core belief systems, she aims to alter the trajectory of her clients' lives positively. Passionate about working with teens, adults, and families, Marshawna is particularly skilled in addressing a variety of challenges, including trauma. Her experience also includes working with at-risk youth and their families. Marshawna’s desire is for clients to enter her practice feeling wounded and leave with a sense of healing, achieved through a whole-person perspective in counseling. As a State-approved supervisor, she takes great pleasure in guiding those on their journey toward becoming licensed or independently licensed counselors. While she is currently not accepting new clients, she is welcoming new supervisees into her practice, providing them with the support needed for their professional growth.

Britney Banyas is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, LISW-S, dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive environment for her clients. With a strong belief in treating the whole person, she employs mind-body approaches to facilitate healing and empowerment. Working primarily with adolescents and adults, Britney addresses a spectrum of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, infertility, traumatic birth, and pregnancy loss. Specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she is committed to helping her clients reach their individual-centered goals and overcome challenges with resilience.

Sarnell Breedlove is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist specializing in guiding individuals through life's uncertainties. Recognizing that we all face moments where we feel overwhelmed by emotions such as depression, anxiety, and relationship conflicts, Sarnell is committed to providing support during these challenging times. With a wealth of experience working with adults across different levels of care, Sarnell employs a client-centered approach that prioritizes each individual's unique goals. Utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), along with a trauma-focused methodology, Sarnell aims to foster emotional and social wellness. Understanding the importance of having a safe, non-judgmental space to share one's thoughts, Sarnell is eager to assist and support those on their journey to healing.