North Ridgeville, OH Local Support & Community Resources

Dr. Kenneth A. De Luca, Ph.D., DABPS, is a distinguished psychologist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychological Specialties. With a rich background in the public school system as a psychologist, central office administrator, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent, he has brought a wealth of knowledge to his practice. Since 1985, Dr. De Luca has dedicated himself to full-time private practice while also imparting his expertise as a graduate-level professor at John Carroll University in Counseling and Human Services. His leadership roles include serving as a member and Chairperson of the Lorain County Board of Mental Health. He holds privileges at local hospitals and is known for conducting professional seminars and public presentations. Dr. De Luca specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, chronic illness, relationships, divorce, addictions, grief, and phobias. His extensive experience particularly shines in diagnosing and treating children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and addressing behavioral and school-related issues.

Tracy Carol Doran is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a supervision endorsement, a Board Certified Art Therapist, and a graduate of the clinical training program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. She creates a safe and supportive environment where healing can truly begin, adopting a holistic and person-centered approach. Tracy focuses on the strengths of each individual, enhancing their coping skills effectively. Utilizing holistic and expressive therapies, she fosters self-esteem, self-awareness, emotional resilience, insight, social skills, and personal growth. With over 22 years of experience, Tracy enjoys working with individuals, groups, families, and couples—including preteens, teens, and adults—with a wide range of diagnoses. She specializes in providing therapeutic support for LGBTQ+ individuals, offering specialized services at Phoenix Counseling Center. The office welcomes individuals from all ethnicities, nationalities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs, ensuring a safe space for everyone. Evening and weekend appointments are also available.

Candace Clark is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Certified Sex Therapist through AASECT, dedicated to guiding clients through their experiences with relationships, communication, intimacy, and pleasure. Known for being the first person many individuals feel comfortable discussing sensitive topics with, Candace thrives in partnering with motivated clients eager to navigate the complexities of their intimate lives with transparency and integrity. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and multi-partner relationships as they delve into intimacy, sexual functioning, power dynamics, and communication. Candace is devoted to providing a secure environment for clients to explore their deepest intimate concerns and foster meaningful change. Her practice employs a pleasure-focused, culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, and systems-oriented approach. She places significant importance on being affirming of sex work, polyamory, consensual non-monogamy, kink, and LGBTQIA+ identities. Candace is committed to cultivating a therapeutic atmosphere where clients feel respected, their strengths are acknowledged, laughter is encouraged, and vulnerability is cherished.