Christina Dawson, LISW-S, FT

Email: Christina@kellysgriefcenter.org

330-593-5959

Christina is a clinical social worker who has specialized in the field of bereavement and end-of-life care for 20 years. She provides counseling services and facilitates support groups for children, adolescents and adults. Her goal is to give clients a safe, nonjudgmental space to process their loss, normalize their emotions and experiences, empower them with knowledge about grief, and provide effective tools to help them cope and find healing. When working with children, she incorporates play and expressive arts. Christina earned her master’s degree in clinical social work at Case Western Reserve University. She specializes in grief and loss, terminal illness, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She utilizes a variety of treatment modalities tailored to meet the needs of each client. She is a Fellow Thanatologist. She is a member of the National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC), Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC), Portage County Suicide Prevention Coalition and National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

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Phyllis Vair, LPCC-S, CT

Email: phyllis@kellysgriefcenter.org

330-593-5959

Phyllis works with individuals, couples and children walking with them through their grief and life journey.  Using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions she has worked with many, both individually and in specialized groups for grief.  As a licensed professional clinical mental health counselor Phyllis focuses on grief and trauma while also empowering individuals to overcome obstacles with anxiety, trauma and depression.  Phyllis is an EMDR Trained Therapist and Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement (CT). Phyllis earned her degree from Kent State University. She is a professional member of American Counseling Association (ACA), Ohio Counseling Association (OCA) and Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC).

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Rebecca (Becky) Neal-Celusnak, LPC

Email: becky@kellysgriefcenter.org

330-593-5959

Becky received her bachelor’s degree from Kent State University in 2014 in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Gerontology. In 2018, she completed her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Heidelberg University and became licensed as a professional counselor in 2018. Since then, Becky has had the privilege to serve individuals as young as pre-school age all the way into their 100s. Becky is a member of Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC)

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Jacqueline Bonitati, CT

Email: jacqueline@kellysgriefcenter.org

330-593-5959

Jacqueline Bonitati (Pronouns: she/her) is a graduate student earning her M.E in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University. She is also a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Jacqueline strives to create a safe, comfortable, and collaborative space for clients to express themselves. She understands the importance of meeting clients where they are, and that each person’s experience is unique. Therefore, her therapeutic approach is individualized and client-centered. Throughout her education at Cleveland State, she has become passionate about grief/bereavement and trauma-informed therapy. Jacqueline recognizes that seeking therapy can be intimidating and that life can be difficult and unpredictable. She looks forward to providing an environment where clients feel at ease and is ready to support them as they gain insight, learn new coping skills, and navigate the complexities of being human.  Jacqueline is a member of Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC)

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Alexandra (Ali) Sommer, LPC

Email: Ali@kellysgriefcenter.org

330-593-5959

Ali (Pronouns: she/her) is a clinical intern through Kent State University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's Program. She is passionate about working with individuals, groups, children, and the LGBTQ+ community that are undergoing the many challenges associated with grief and trauma. Ali believes in creating a safe and welcoming environment for her client's to process through grief, depression, and other mental health concerns. By pulling from various theories such as Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, mindfulness practices, and narrative techniques, Ali believes in taking an eclectic approach to counseling. Ali received her BA in Psychology through Kent State University a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) .

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Lisa Tegiacchi, Administrative Assistant

Email: lisa@kellysgriefcenter.org

330-593-5959

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Lisa, our Administrative Assistant has 35 years of experience in Health Care Administration.  Her passion is ensuring that clients/patients receive the care they need in a timely and professional manner.  She has a pleasant demeanor and always willing to assist clients with whatever needs they may have. Lisa is an advocate for clients and is often told by many patients how appreciative they are for all she has done to help them resolve a concern whether its helping them to better understand their insurance, a billing statement, scheduling or simply just listening.

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Karen Feetterers, Administrative Assistant

Email: karen@kellysgriefcenter.org

330-593-5959

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Karen is a retired elementary school teacher. She recently joined the team at Kelly’s Grief Center and will be very happy to help you establish yourself as a new client. 

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