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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Info
    • Fees and Insurance
    • Gallery
    • Rhythms!
    • Specialties >
      • Abuse / Trauma / Victimization
      • Anger Management
      • Anxiety and Stress Management
      • Assessment Services
      • Developmental Disabilities
      • Pet-Related Concerns
      • Problematic Sexual Behaviors
      • Self-Esteem / Self-Compassion
  • Contact & Location
  • Health Considerations

the Journey well, llc team!

Your Path To Greater Fulfillment!

We look forward to meeting you!
Being with you on your journey, no matter where your journey began or where it might lead. The Journey Well, LLC approach is to see the road you are on through your eyes, to help you navigate your path so you can better overcome obstacles and move forward in a healthier, more fulfilling direction. It is our privilege to share this part of your journey with you. Our services can assist you in addressing emotional or behavioral concerns that have created distress in your life and with identifying and achieving specific goals to further enhance your life.

If you feel you need "help", but are unsure what that might look like, please contact us and we will be happy to explore which services would best fit your present need. Whether you are struggling with a particular issue or desire to expand your potential, we want to help. We provide a supportive, caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of more rewarding experiences in life. The goal is to help provide you with the insights and tools you need to move beyond those roadblocks and toward a path that will allow a greater sense of wholeness and satisfaction.

Please note that we are unable to offer immediate appointments;
however, our waitlist is currently open
and additional clinicians are joining the Journey Well, LLC team. 

We appreciate your patience as we make this transition. Thank you!
(Updated 5/11/23)
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We are located at 5720 Gateway Blvd. #204, Mason, OH!

(PLEASE NOTE:  Our office is on the second floor and only accessible by stairs.)
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My name is Jennifer Biggs (she/her). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. My career began in juvenile justice with a focus on providing treatment for adolescents and families with substance abuse and sexual behavior problems. This provided a great foundation to build my therapeutic approach, which is largely trauma-informed and rooted in being a motivator for change. Morphing from a residential to an outpatient provider, I have enjoyed working with younger children, adolescents and adults with a variety of challenges. I believe in the power of a positive therapeutic relationship, combined with person-centered, cognitive-behavioral and expressive techniques. I am always excited to meet each client where they are in life – and help propel them to the place they want to be!
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​Please click on an area of specialization below for details:
  • Abuse / Trauma / Victimization
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety and Stress Management
  • Assessment Services​
  • Problematic Sexual Behaviors
  • Self-Esteem / Self-Compassion
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
Professional Memberships:
  • American Counseling Association
  • Trauma-Informed Learning Community of Warren & Clinton Counties

Credentials:
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC; Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board)​
  • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDCIII; Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board)
  • Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (University of Louisville)
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy) trained clinician
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My name is Luciana Andrews (She/her). I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern who is currently concluding my Master’s Degree at Northcentral University and plans to be finished June 2024. I became a Peer Counselor for the Women’s Eve Center in 2019 where their motto is “We’ve been where you are”, and I have co-facilitated and facilitated support groups such as Grief studies/support and Anxiety-Free Living. Additionally, I have been a volunteer at the YWCA since 2021 working with the women in a group setting in the Domestic Violence Dove shelter. We have since formed a group called "Girl Talk". I specialize in working with people in relationships. The relationships we are in both with others and ourselves are constantly changing and sometimes we just need that extra push to maneuver through the obstacles of change. I am compassionate, empathic and an active participant in therapy. My goal is to provide a safe and non-Judgmental space where I can help my clients reach their full potential by processing feelings, improving communication and exploring family issues that may be barriers to success. I’m looking forward to working with adults, children, adolescents, couples and families with various issues. My focus is on the health of my clients and the system. We will work together so we can activate your strengths and abilities and create goals that help develop and maintain healthy relationships.

“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it”
~Helen Keller
Education:
  • Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy, Northcentral University (National University), San Diego, California​​
  • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio
  • Associate of Applied Business, Accounting Technology, Miami University, Hamilton, Ohio

Credentials:
  • Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee (MFTT, Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board)
  • Volunteer Peer Counselor (Eve Center)
  • Certified Life Coach (Atiras International Coaching Academy)
  • Six Sigma White Belt Certification (Franklin University)
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Hi! My name is Sharon Anchak (she/her) 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. I also enjoy and appreciate being part of the journey for future professional counselors as an adjunct professor with Xavier University's Community Mental Health Counseling program.

As a life-long, avid lover of nature and animals, my family currently includes two dogs (Jasper and Aurora), two cats (Ceili and Roxie), two rats (Alex and Kara), and various inhabitants of a saltwater aquarium. I also enjoy combining my love of nature with another favorite activity - photography - and wanted to share some of my photos with you on our website! I love incorporating the healing power of nature and of the human-animal bond into my personal and professional life. I am also excited to incorporate the healing power of music at Journey Well, LLC through our Rhythms! program.
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​Please click on an area of specialization below for details:
  • Abuse / Trauma / Victimization
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety and Stress Management
  • Assessment Services
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Pet-related Concerns (including loss of pet)
  • Problematic Sexual Behaviors
  • Self-Esteem / Self-Compassion

​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)​
  • EMDRIA EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Certified Therapist
  • Animals and Human Health Certification (University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work, Institute for Human-Animal Connection)
  • HealthRHYTHMS advanced trained facilitator
  • ​Trained in Natural Lifemanship Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy​ 

​Professional memberships:
  • American Counseling Association
  • Ohio Counseling Association
  • Ohio Mental Health Counselors Association​​
  • Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International)

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  • EMDR International Association
  • Natural Lifemanship
  • ​Trauma-Informed Learning Community of Warren & Clinton Counties
We are also able to assist you in resolving challenges related to:
  • Behavioral Concerns (School, Work, Legal)
  • Characterological / Personality
  • Depression
  • Emotional Dysregulation / Mood Instability
  • Interpersonal / Relationship / Family Discord
  • ​LGBTQ+
  • Loss / Grief
  • Maladaptive Thinking
  • Problematic Substance Use

Our personalized services are thoughtfully designed to assist you in meeting your goals. We utilize strategies and techniques from the following therapeutic approaches:
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Expressive, Play & Sand Tray
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing / Motivational Enhancement
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Reality Therapy
  • Solution-Focused
​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.

If you are considering counseling,
​call 513-445-9959 or use our Contact Form.


​We appreciate your interest in sharing part of your journey with us!

​Let's see what we can accomplish together!

Please note that we are unable to offer immediate appointments;
however, our waitlist is currently open
and additional clinicians are joining the Journey Well, LLC team. 

We appreciate your patience as we make this transition. Thank you!
(Updated 5/11/23)

​
We are located at 5720 Gateway Blvd. #204, Mason, OH!
(PLEASE NOTE:  Our office is on the second floor and only accessible by stairs.)
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Home | About Us | Info | Specialties | Fees and Insurance |
​Contact & Location | Gallery | Health Considerations

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

CORE VALUES:  Compassion, Originality, Respect, Equality

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​​5720 Gateway Blvd. #204, Mason, Ohio | Telephone:  513-445-9959 | Fax:  513-725-1276
(PLEASE NOTE:  Our office is on the second floor and only accessible by stairs.)​
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Being with you on your journey, no matter where your journey began or where it might lead. The Journey Well, LLC approach is to see the road you are on through your eyes, to help you navigate your path so you can better overcome obstacles and move forward in a healthier, more fulfilling direction. It is our privilege to share this part of your journey with you. Our services can assist you in addressing emotional or behavioral concerns that have created distress in your life and with identifying and achieving specific goals to further enhance your life.

If you feel you need "help", but are unsure what that might look like, please contact us and we will be happy to explore which services would best fit your present need. Whether you are struggling with a particular issue or desire to expand your potential, we want to help. We provide a safe and caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of more rewarding experiences in life. The goal is to help provide you with the insights and tools you need to move beyond those roadblocks and toward a path that will allow a greater sense of wholeness and satisfaction.