Journey Well, LLC
The Counseling Practice of Sharon Anchak, MA, LPCC-S, LSW
​Your Path To Greater Fulfillment

Hi! My name is Sharon Anchak and I founded Journey Well, LLC in 2015 to fulfill my vision of providing quality clinical services in a warm and supportive environment. With more than 20 years experience in the behavioral health field, I remain strongly passionate about providing people with the opportunity to discover (or re-discover!) their strengths and grow in ways they may not have envisioned for themselves. The therapeutic relationship involves comfort, trust, shared humor, and an authentic exchange of thoughts and emotions and I believe it is the foundation for healing, growth, and positive changes. I value the therapeutic relationships I establish in my practice. My experience includes providing clinical services for children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, inpatient, residential, school, and correctional settings.

As a life-long and avid lover of nature and animals, my family currently includes two dogs (Jasper and Aurora), two cats (Ceili and Roxie), two dumbo rats (Smoky and Pippin), and various inhabitants of a saltwater aquarium. I also enjoy combining my love of nature with another favorite activity - photography - and wanted to share that with you!  The photos throughout my website were taken by me at places like The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Rocky Mountains National Park, and South Carolina. I love incorporating the healing power of nature and of the human-animal bond into my professional life, whether as a clinician, practitioner, or consultant.

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Education:

• Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio​​
• Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Sociology, Muskingum University, New Concord, Ohio

Credentials:

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation (LPCC-S; Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board)
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW; Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board)

• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (International Association of Trauma Professionals)
• Animals and Human Health Certification (University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work, Institute for Human-Animal Connection. Here is my "graduation" photo at the wonderful Zoology Foundation Sanctuary at Crooked Willow Farms in Larkspur, CO!)

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Professional memberships:

• American Counseling Association
• Ohio Counseling Association
• Ohio Mental Health Counselors Association
• Ohio Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling​

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• Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International)
• International Association of Trauma Professionals
• Trauma-Informed Learning Community of Warren & Clinton Counties
• Mason Deerfield Chamber of Commerce

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I am excited to announce that Jennifer Biggs, MS, LPC, LCDCIII is also available to work with those of you who have CareSource, Molina, Paramount Advantage, and Ohio Medicaid insurance or are self-pay.  I will let her introduce herself ...

​My name is Jennifer Biggs. For the past ten years, I have been providing direct services for youth involved in the juvenile justice setting, primarily serving those in residential treatment. My career has largely involved interventions that are specific to adolescents with substance abuse or sexual behavior problems; although more recently, has focused on providing those services under a trauma-informed lens. With a goal of enhancing the services provided within a correctional setting, I embarked on a new educational goal in mental health counseling.  Although I have largely focused on work with adolescents, I am interested in providing services for children, adults and families.
  
Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
• Master of Science, Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling, Walden University

 
Credentials:

• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDCIII; Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board)
• Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (University of Louisville)

 
Professional Memberships:

• American Counseling Association
• Trauma-Informed Learning Community of Warren & Clinton Counties

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Journey Well, LLC
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Mission Statement:

Enhancing lives and
promoting wellness
through the provision
​of quality services.

CORE Values:
Compassion, Originality, Respect, Equality

Compassion for the experiences of others.
Originality in choosing what works.
Respect in words and in actions.
Equality in treatment.

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If you are considering counseling, call 513-445-9959 or use the Contact Form.
​Let's see what we can accomplish together!

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