Dr. Barbara Fordyce, Ph. D. -Psychologist

Dr. Barbara Fordyce is a licensed psychologist who has been in private practice for nearly 25 years.  She earned her B.A. degree from Wittenberg University and her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Akron.  Her extensive experience in dealing with all facets of human growth and development has given her a unique perspective on the issues of our times. While she no longer sees clients in private practice, she supervises other practitioners and does provide executive coaching. In addition, she is a wellness consultant at Aultman Hospital, where she is involved in the Integrative Medicine and Wellness Program. She has created several guided imagery recordings to assist in stress reduction, wellness promotion, and preparation for surgery and recovery. She provides Health Talks for the community, stress reduction seminars, wellness education as well as continuing education and team building for staff.

Kathleen Billingsley, Ph.D. – Psychologist

Dr. Billingsley provides individual and family therapy, specializing in interpersonal relationships, women’s issues, stress, depression, self-esteem, and health related issues. Additionally, she offers assistance with loss and grief, marital/divorce issues, and on various health and wellness topics.

Steve Graef- Psychology Assistant

Steve Graef is a young professional offering counseling for adolescents and adults. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, career/major indecision, relationship concerns, a death or loss, general stress, low self-esteem, and/or men’s issues, Steve is highly trained in working with you in those areas. In addition, Steve offers specialized expertise in working with athletes and other performers on both personal and performance concerns. Steve has completed his MA in Psychology at the University of Akron and will finish his Ph.D. this winter. He received his B.A. in Psychology at the Ohio State University, where he was also a member of the National Champion Buckeye football team. Steve looks forward to working with you to achieve personal and professional growth.

Dena Hargrove, M.A., LPCC, LICDC – Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor

Dena is a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and an Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with 23 years of experience. Dena provides individual and couples counseling for adults. Her areas of special interest include relationship and interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, stress and chemical dependency problems. Prior to the last 12 years in private practice with Fordyce & Associates, Dena worked in Community Agency settings with adults and teenagers struggling with chemical dependency, mental health, trauma and domestic violence issues. Dena earned her B.A. in psychology from Hiram College and her M.A. in community counseling from the University of Akron.

Melinda Liber, M.S.W. - Social Worker

Melinda Liber has been with Fordyce and Associates for 20 years. Prior to moving to Canton, she was affiliated with a private practice in Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a masters in Social Work. Melinda is experienced in working with people from adolescence through adulthood. Her areas of special interest are anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, self-esteem, interpersonal and marital relationships as well as family therapy. Melinda’s goal is to help clients develop and navigate a map for change and growth in their lives.

Pamela Meredith, LISW, ACSW – Licensed Independent Social Worker

Pam Meredith has over 20 years experience in providing caring and competent counseling services to adolescents and adults.  Her areas of special interest include couples and marital therapy, sexuality issues, stress and depression management, women’s issues, and trauma recovery.  Prior to joining Fordyce and Associates, Ms. Meredith worked with college students at Kent State Psychological Services and in private practice with a psychiatrist.  She is a graduate of The Ohio State University and the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Cynthia D. Rudick, Ph.D. , LPCC- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Cynthia D. Rudick has a Ph.D. in Counselor Education with a Cognate in Marital and Family Therapy. She has been licensed to practice clinical counseling since 1987 and also has the endorsement to supervise counselors. She has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups across the lifespan. She works with anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, eating disorders, addictive behaviors and personality disorders with an emphasis on wellness and self care. She serves as an adjunct professor in graduate counseling departments at John Carroll, Walsh and Cleveland State Universities. She has been executive director of mental health and welfare reform agencies. In addition, she is a professional mediator and arbitrator. She has extensive training in person-centered groups. She also wrote a textbook chapter on self-care for therapists working with trauma which will be published in 2012.

Deb Smith, MSSA, LISW – Licensed Independent Social Worker

Deb Smith’s areas of expertise include children, adolescents, and families with concerns such as parent-child relational problems, ADHD, behavioral problems, anxiety, mood disorders and issues related to developmental disabilities. Additionally, she offers group therapy for anger management for children and teens.

Denis Ward, Ph.D. – Psychologist

Denis Ward specializes in psychological and neuropsychological assessments.  He  has expertise treating children, adults, and couples.  Dr Ward’s specific areas of competence include boriatric assessments, working with multiple sclerosis patients and their families, children with selective mutism, and people with substance abuse problems. He is also emplyed by Aultman Hospital working with patients with chronic pain conditions.

Janet Westhoefer, Ph.D.- Psychologist

Dr. Westhoefer has over 25 years of experience helping people achieve their mental health and personal goals throughout every facet of adulthood. She has a special interest in stress management, divorce and trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, gerontology, and women’s issues. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Walsh University and her Master’s and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Kent  State University. She also had postdoctoral training in Psychopharmacology.

Christopher Wurst, MA, LPCC. – Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Chris Wurst provides individual and family counseling to children, adolescents and young adults. He assists with crisis management and has experience treating people with a wide range of mental health concerns as well as personal growth issues. Chris has worked with parents, teachers, and other school personnel in developing interventions for children.