Meet The Staff

Meet your Counselors

Family Counseling — Connie L . Wallace in Dover, OH
"...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable~if anything is excellent or praiseworthy~think about such things." Philippians 4:8 (NIV) 
Connie L. Wallace, LPCC-S, CTT 
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervision designation.
  • Licensed by the state of Ohio to train and supervise other counselors.
  • Master's Degree in Community Counseling from Kent State University.
  • Certified Traumatologist through Intensive Trauma Therapy Institute at Morgantown, WV.
EXPERIENCE 
  • Owner and CEO of Guiding Grace Counseling, LLC since 2005
  • Many years of experience as both a Christian Counselor and as a Mental Health Therapist, and an Administrator
  • Served as Executive Director of Harbor House (battered women's shelter and alcohol/drug halfway house); and as an adjunct professor in the Human Development and Family Studies program at Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus. Worked as a counselor for Hospice of Stark County, and as Executive Director of Westcare, the mental health center of Western Stark County.
  • Works with individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children. Experience and expertise in working with adjustment, mood, and personality disorders, codependency, domestic violence, sexual abuse, women's issues, depression, anxiety, marital issues, grief, trauma/PTSD, dissociative disorders, severe mental disabilities, and other mental health issues.
  • Served as a speaker to various Christian seminars on topics related to mental health and issues of faith.
  • Counseled with pastors, their families and parishioners, from a variety of denominations.
  • Completed East Ohio Emmanuel Emmaus Walk No. 50
MEMBERSHIP & ASSOCIATIONS 
ABOUT 

Connie and her husband, Ed, reside in New Philadelphia. They have three grown daughters and one son, and six grandchildren. Ed is a retired elementary school principal, a gospel singer and speaker. He is known by some as "Edvis" for his Elvis vocal impersonations. Connie and her husband enjoy traveling, and spending time with their family and friends, and their little pound rescue, Joshua. 
Grief Counseling — Jill A. Watson in Dover, OH
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverb: 3: 4-6 (NIV) 
Jill A. Watson, LPCC, CTT 
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with the state of Ohio
  • Licensed School Counselor
  • Certified Traumatologist by Intensive Trauma Therapy Institute at Morgantown, WV
  • Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Counseling from Malone University
  • Master of Science in Educational Administration
EXPERIENCE 
  • Experienced working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
  • Experienced in diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, including childhood and adolescence disorders, substance-related disorders, mood disorders, (depressive and bipolar) anxiety, adjustment, and personality disorders, relational problems, domestic violence, couple counseling, family counseling, and trauma therapy.
  • Certified Trauma Therapist specializing in diagnosing and treating posttraumatic stress disorder.
  • Served as an intern at a non-profit mental health agency and at a domestic violence shelter for women and children.
ABOUT 

Jill resides with her husband in Tuscarawas County. They have been married for 39 years and have two adult children. They enjoy traveling, working in their gardens, walking, biking, and spending time with family and friends. Jill taught at Strasburg-Franklin Schools for 35 years. 
Insurance Accepted — Tamara L. Sabo in Dover, OH
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." Psalm 119:105 
Tamara L. Sabo, LPCC, LCDC III, CGP 
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with the state of Ohio.
  • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-III with the state of Ohio.
  • Master of Arts Degree in Counseling and Human Development from Walsh University.
  • Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist
EXPERIENCE 
  • Experienced working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
  • Seven years experience with the Alcohol and Addiction Program at the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
  • Experienced in diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, including childhood and adolescence disorders, substance-related disorders, mood disorders, (depressive and bipolar) anxiety, adjustment, and personality disorders, relational problems, domestic violence, marriage counseling, and family counseling.
  • Tamara served in the United States Navy for 4 years as an Air Traffic Controller.
ABOUT 

Tamara resides in New Philadelphia with her husband, William. They have been married for over 30 years, and have four adult children. Tamara, originally from the area, still holds the school record in basketball at New Philadelphia High School for 21.6 average points per game in 1976. At that time, there were no 3-point shots. In her spare time, Tamara likes to pursue a variety of interests, which include her love of the outdoors, biking, reading, drawing, and spending time with her family. She is skilled with a yo-yo, and is currently learning to play the guitar. 
"Yet in all things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:37-39 (NKJV)
Stephen J. Wallace, LPCC

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with the state of Ohio
• Master of Arts in Education (Clinical Counseling) from Malone University


EXPERIENCE

• Works with individuals, couples, as well as individuals of all ages. Experience working with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol and substance related disorders, sexual, psychological, and physical abuse, adjustment problems, grief, men's issues, and other problems.
• Many years of experience within the social services and counseling field.
• Employed as a school based social worker within a high school assisting students who were considered high risk due to academic concerns or problems at home.
• Experience as a case manager assisting clients who have severe mental illnesses obtain various needs within the community.
• Stephen has served as a rehabilitation job coach supervising and evaluating developmentally disabled individuals who were attempting to obtain employment.
• Experience working as a support staff supervising and assisting developmentally disabled individuals within residential settings.
• Served as a chemical dependency counselor within an alcohol and drug treatment provider for multiple years
• Stephen has also provided clinical counseling for individuals who have experienced physical, psychological, or sexual abuse as well as other types of trauma within a domestic violence shelter.
• Experience counseling individuals with co-occurring mental health and AOD concerns.

MEMBERSHIP & ASSOCIATONS

• Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors

ABOUT

• Stephen and his wife, Jamie, reside just outside of Dover. They have two children. Jamie has worked as a registered nurse and clinical supervisor within the medical field. Stephen and Jamie enjoy spending time with their family as well as watching their son and daughter participate in activities.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
Olivia Carpenter, LPC 
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Malone University 
Experience 
  • Experience working with children and adolescents, individuals, families, mood disorders, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other issues.
  • Has experience and training in providing trauma-informed care for children and adolescents. 
  • Has experience working in both school and home-based settings to address both academic and home concerns. 
  • Has experience running groups with children and adolescents with a variety of topics, such as, anger management and coping skills. 
  • Olivia worked as a case manager in a residential setting for several years providing services to children and adolescents who were dealing with a variety of issues. 
Membership & Associations 

  • Chi Sigma Iota - Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International 
  • Member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association
About 
  • Olivia resides in Massillon with her husband, Caleb. Both Olivia and her husband are actively involved in their family church, which Olivia grew up in. Olivia enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her golden retriever. 
Family Counseling — Connie L . Wallace in Dover, OH
"...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable~if anything is excellent or praiseworthy~think about such things." Philippians 4:8 (NIV) 

Connie L. Wallace, LPCC-S, CTT 
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervision designation.
  • Licensed by the state of Ohio to train and supervise other counselors.
  • Master's Degree in Community Counseling from Kent State University.
  • Certified Traumatologist through Intensive Trauma Therapy Institute at Morgantown, WV.
EXPERIENCE 
  • Owner and CEO of Guiding Grace Counseling, LLC since 2005
  • Many years of experience as both a Christian Counselor and as a Mental Health Therapist, and an Administrator
  • Served as Executive Director of Harbor House (battered women's shelter and alcohol/drug halfway house); and as an adjunct professor in the Human Development and Family Studies program at Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus. Worked as a counselor for Hospice of Stark County, and as Executive Director of Westcare, the mental health center of Western Stark County.
  • Works with individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children. Experience and expertise in working with adjustment, mood, and personality disorders, codependency, domestic violence, sexual abuse, women's issues, depression, anxiety, marital issues, grief, trauma/PTSD, dissociative disorders, severe mental disabilities, and other mental health issues.
  • Served as a speaker to various Christian seminars on topics related to mental health and issues of faith.
  • Counseled with pastors, their families and parishioners, from a variety of denominations.
  • Completed East Ohio Emmanuel Emmaus Walk No. 50
MEMBERSHIP & ASSOCIATIONS 
ABOUT 

Connie and her husband, Ed, reside in New Philadelphia. They have three grown daughters and one son, and six grandchildren. Ed is a retired elementary school principal, a gospel singer and speaker. He is known by some as "Edvis" for his Elvis vocal impersonations. Connie and her husband enjoy traveling, and spending time with their family and friends, and their little pound rescue, Joshua. 
Insurance Accepted — Tamara L. Sabo in Dover, OH
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." Psalm 119:105 
Tamara L. Sabo, LPCC, LCDC III, CGP 
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with the state of Ohio.
  • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-III with the state of Ohio.
  • Master of Arts Degree in Counseling and Human Development from Walsh University.
  • Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist
EXPERIENCE 
  • Experienced working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
  • Seven years experience with the Alcohol and Addiction Program at the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
  • Experienced in diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, including childhood and adolescence disorders, substance-related disorders, mood disorders, (depressive and bipolar) anxiety, adjustment, and personality disorders, relational problems, domestic violence, marriage counseling, and family counseling.
  • Tamara served in the United States Navy for 4 years as an Air Traffic Controller.
ABOUT 

Tamara resides in New Philadelphia with her husband, William. They have been married for over 30 years, and have four adult children. Tamara, originally from the area, still holds the school record in basketball at New Philadelphia High School for 21.6 average points per game in 1976. At that time, there were no 3-point shots. In her spare time, Tamara likes to pursue a variety of interests, which include her love of the outdoors, biking, reading, drawing, and spending time with her family. She is skilled with a yo-yo, and is currently learning to play the guitar. 





Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
 Starlene Lewis, LPCC, LICDC-CS, NCC
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with the state of Ohio
  • Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor-Counselor Supervisor with the state of Ohio
  • National Certified Counselor
  • Master of Arts in Education in Community Counseling from University of Akron 
EXPERIENCE 
  • Experienced in diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders including mood disorders (depressive and bipolar), anxiety, adjustment disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, domestic violence and relational problems. 
  • Experience working with the Severely Mentally Disabled
  • Experienced in diagnosing and treating substance use disorders
  • Served as Executive Director of a local domestic violence shelter
  • Served as the Director of the S.H.I.E.L.D Therapeutic Community at the Noble Correctional Institution 
ABOUT
  • Starlene and her husband moved to Tuscarawas County from Vandalia, Ohio over 25 years ago. They along with their then teenage son built a cabin and have lived there since. They have one son and two granddaughters. Starlene and her husband enjoy spending time cooking out and swimming with family at their cabin in rural Tuscarawas County. They have an annual July 4th camp out in which family come and camp out at their country home for a week of fun, food and swimming.

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