Meet Our Team

Lisa Dunn, LISW-S, SAP

Clinical Director

Lisa earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Cleveland State University. She has been in the behavioral health field for more than twenty years with experience providing clinical services to those in need. In addition to her clinical work she has extensive experience providing clinical and administrative/operational leadership. She continues to be driven by her passion to help others.

Sarah Ballash, LSW

Therapist

Deborah Devlin, LCDC III, LPCC-S, LSW

Psychotherapist/Group Facilitator

Deborah has worked in outpatient settings, in hospitals, on disaster teams, in home-based programs, and overseas for military members and their families. Deborah’s client-centered perspective utilizes tools of motivational interviewing, systems theory, developmental theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma focused, cognitive behavioral therapy. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Akron and obtained her master’s degree in community counseling from Malone University. She holds a master’s degree in philosophy and is completing her doctorate at Walden University. She recently completed her dissertation on post-traumatic growth and military members. Deborah works with youth, families, individuals, and groups with mental health disorders and addiction disorders.

Carmella Johnson, LSW

Therapist

Rebecca Karl, LSW

Therapist

Michelle Lanzi, MSSA, LISW-S

Therapist

Michelle Lanzi, MSSA, LISW-S graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, and Case Western Reserve University with a Master’s of Science in Social Administration. Michelle has 16 years clinical experience in the field of mental health, and has specialized in the treatment of co-occurring disorders for individuals 18+ for more than a decade. Michelle has worked in a variety of clinical settings including outpatient counseling centers, and inpatient hospital systems. Michelle has experience in providing individual and group counseling, facilitation & management of Intensive Outpatient Programs, Clinical Supervision, Program Development & Implementation, and is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Michelle’s areas of competence include: Assessment & Screening, Dual Diagnosis, Mood & Anxiety Disorders in Adults, Personality Disorders, and Chemical Dependency/Addictions. Michelle is located at the Mentor office.

Marisa Rodgers, CDCA, QMHS

Treatment Specialist

Marissa holds a B.S. degree in Psychology from South University in Savannah, Georgia, and has a CDCA I & II license for patients battling alcohol and drug addiction. She has multiple roles at Charak Center providing case management, as well as therapy to our patients in Elyria.

Sarah Bound, LPC

Group Leader/Counselor

Stephen Roos, LPCC-S

Psychotherapist/Group Leader/Supervisor

Steve holds a Master's degree from Wright State University in Mental Health Counseling and Substance Abuse Counseling, and a Bachelor’s degree from Miami University in Interdisciplinary Studies. He has been an individual and group therapist at community behavioral health and addiction agencies for 20 years, and specializes in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy. Steve works with clients who have been diagnosed with anything from depression or anxiety, to bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, to personality disorders, as well as those with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse/dependence conditions. Steve sees clients at the Mentor and Garfield Heights offices.

Deborah Robenstine, LPC

Therapist/Counselor

Douglas Adair, LPCC

Therapist

Audra Snyder, LSW

Therapist