Stow, OH Local Support & Community Resources

Collin Alonzo Myers is a compassionate counselor with a PhD and multiple credentials including PCC-S, DAC, NBCC, and NAFC. His practice at Fairhaven is a sanctuary where hope and healing flourish, supported by the delightful presence of a therapy dog who brings comfort to both adults and children during sessions. Collin serves a diverse clientele, working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. His expertise encompasses a wide range of issues, including ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, depression, and anxiety, as well as recovery from abuse and grief counseling. He is particularly skilled in career counseling and development, employing tools such as the Highlands Ability Battery, the Strong Interest Inventory, and the Myers-Briggs assessment. Collin respects the spiritual journeys of his clients and has extensive experience providing gentle Christian guidance alongside support for individuals from Jewish and Muslim backgrounds, as well as atheists, ensuring a non-intrusive approach to faith. His commitment to creating a welcoming environment extends to well-behaved dogs, ensuring all clients feel comfortable during their visit.

Diana Bala, a skilled counselor with credentials as an LPCCS and NCC, understands that the ideal client is one who engages actively in their therapeutic journey. She believes in the power of collaboration and empowers her clients to apply what they learn in sessions to real-life situations. As a therapist, Diana provides the essential tools needed for navigating life with greater emotional, physical, and relational health. While the path of counseling can be challenging, she emphasizes that the outcomes are profoundly rewarding. With a specialization in the relationships to self and others, Diana works in crucial areas like trauma, emotional abuse, and everyday enrichment. By examining attachment styles and patterns in destructive relationships, she helps uncover themes of trauma that stem from developmental setbacks and relational wounding. Through her expertise, Diana guides her clients toward healing, promoting safety, trust, and authenticity in their lives. She has successfully supported those grappling with anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, eating disorders, sexual addiction, narcissistic abuse, trauma-related pain, and marital concerns. Additionally, Diana offers teletherapy, enabling greater accessibility and flexibility for her clients, fostering more consistent and impactful therapeutic experiences.

Tom Butler is a dedicated marriage and family therapist, accredited with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in guiding couples who may find that their interactions often descend into conflict or feel devoid of the passion and intimacy that once defined their relationship. For those facing emotional distance or issues of fidelity, Tom is adept at identifying destructive thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that undermine relationships. He skillfully assists couples in learning new methods of interaction, allowing them to break unhealthy relational patterns and rekindle their connection. Tom is committed to fostering a deep understanding among partners about their contributions to relational challenges and empowering them to be active participants in their journey toward healing and stronger emotional bonds.