Brett Fitzer attended The Ohio State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2000. Continuing his education, he graduated from Ashland Theological Seminary in 2003 with a Master of Arts in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. Brett specializes in the following areas:

• Anxiety issues including panic, obsessive compulsive and social anxiety disorders
• Self-esteem/identity issues
• Marital/relationship issues
• Pornography addiction
• Male sexuality issues
• Other non-chemical addictions including gambling, etc.
• Depression
• Grief/loss

Brett is married and a father of one. In his spare time, he enjoys playing drums, movies, reading and card magic.

Mary Rose Hamparian is a supervising counselor. She holds an Associates of Applied Science, completing a Program prescribed in Mental Health/Chemical Dependency and Mental Retardation from Columbus State Community College. In 2003, she received her MA in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary where she continues to serve as an adjunct professor for the Midwest Counseling Program. Mary Rose specializes in the following areas:

• Abuse
• Anxiety
• Clinical Supervision
• Dependency
• Depression
• Grief / Loss
• Marriage / Relationships
• Affairs
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Issues with Intimacy
• Pastoral Counseling
• Trauma

Mary Rose's faith, her genuine value of others, and belief in treating self and others with respect enhances her counseling.  She has been married over 25 years to a personable and talented "computer wiz" and is the proud mother of two adult sons. Along with her family, she looks forward to vacations in Northern Michigan, traveling, walking, nature, sports, reading, music, and board games.

Amy Brown received her Master of Arts in Counselor Education from The Ohio State University in June of 2008. She completed internship experiences both at St. Ann's Family Practice in Westerville and at New Directions Career Center in Columbus prior to joining the wonderful team of counselors and coaches at Beacon. In addition, Amy taught middle and high school Language Arts in Ohio and South Carolina and worked as a nonprofit organization fundraiser prior to attaining counselor licensure in the state of Ohio. She is a member of the American Counseling Association. Amy specializes in the following areas:

• Adolescents (ages 10 and up)
• Adults
• Aging Issues
• Anxiety
• Career Counseling
• Depression
• Family
• Grief and Loss
• Individual
• Life Transitions
• Marital
• Parenting
• Self-Esteem
• Spiritual Concerns
• Women's Issues

Amy has been married to a wonderfully supportive husband for nearly ten years. They are blessed each and every day by their outgoing and energetic pre-school aged daughter and new son. In her spare tme, Amy enjoys doing community outreach both within and outside of her local church. She also treasures family vacations, the outdoors, and reading. Amy credits her close relationship to Jesus Christ as the motiviating force that led her to the counseling profession. A believer in every day miracles, Amy has witnessed how the power of God's love can transform lives.

Courtney Frost graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She continued her education and graduated from the University of Dayton in 2008 with a Masters of Arts in Counseling. Courtney is also a member of the Ohio Counselor Association. Courtney specializes in the following areas:

• Postpartum Depression
• Anxiety
• Marital/Relational Issues
• Divorce Issues (specifically children of divorce)
• Self Esteem Issues
• Adolescents and Children
• Women's Issues
• Life Transitions
• Parenting

Courtney has been married to her husband Brad for 6 years and they just welcomed their first child in December of 2008. Courtney's husband is a police officer and they both are very active in their local community and church. Courtney loves spending her free time with family, reading, going for walks, and landscaping. Courtney is passionately in love with her baby girl and husband, and feels extremely blessed to have been given such a wonderful gift from God.

Sharon Williston received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The Ohio State University in 1995 and completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary in December of 2009. Besides her degree, Sharon has experience in counseling while serving as an intern at Wellspring Counseling previous to joining the Beacon Counseling team. Prior to attending seminary, Sharon served as an aquatics director for the local parks and recreation as well as the YMCA. She is currently a member of the American Counseling Association, Ohio Counseling Association, and the Ohio Association for Spiritual Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling. Sharon specializes in the following areas:

• Adolescents (age 10 and up)
• Adults
• Anxiety
• Chemical Dependency Counseling - Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Depression
• Individual
• Marital / Relational
• Pastoral Counseling / Spirituality
• Trauma / Traumatic Injury

Sharon enjoys being involved in her local church where she has served as a Stephen Minister and Women's Ministry team member. She cherishes her relationship with the Lord and feels blessed to have many close relationships with family and friends as well as taking her call to the ministry of counseling very seriously. Sharon enjoys life and laughter and many recreational activities including sports, reading, music and the arts.

Bob Buchan received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Otterbein College (Westerville, OH), and then went on to receive a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University (M.Ed.) and another graduate degree in Theology from International Seminary (M.Th.).

Bob has served as a pastor for many years and has extensive experience in working with individuals and couples. His specialties include:

• Marriage
• Family Life
• Parenting
• Men's Issues
• Self-Esteem/Personal Growth
• Grief/Loss
• Communication/Conflict Resolution
• Relationships

Bob was married to his wife, Linda, in 1979, and they have been blessed with five children. Bob is also the author of the book, First Love that Lasts, published by Destiny Image.

Linda Buchan has served alongside of her husband, Bob, in pastoral ministry for 30 years. She has extensive experience in working with individuals, couples and groups. Linda received a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Education through Indiana University and is a certified Life Coach, having completed her education through the Institute of Life Coach Training. Linda was also trained at Ashland Theological Seminary to lead "Transformational Healing Groups", which help people work through the hurts of the past.

Linda is also the mother of five children, C.J., Amy, Matt, Meredith and Michael. Her specialties include:

• Marriage
• Family Life
• Parenting
• Women's Issues
• Self-Esteem/Identity/Personal Growth
• Grief/Loss
• Communication/Conflict Resolution
• Relationships

Thomas Hyland is currently attending Ashland Theological Seminary, completing his Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling in the Midwest Counseling Program. Tom is recently retired from a thirty five year banking/finance career as Vice President/Director for a major financial institution. He is experienced as a deacon in home church leadership and church planting. Tom holds a bachelor of arts degree from Houston Baptist University. His areas of interest are:

• Abuse
• Dependency
• Depression
• Grief/Loss
• Marriage Relationships
• Affairs
• Conflict Resolution
• Issues with Intimacy
• Pastoral Counseling
• Trauma

Tom's commitment to following Christ and a deep sense of calling has led him into the counseling profession in a unique time of "retirement" in his life. He has been married for over twenty years to a beautiful, gifted mother and homemaker. They are the proud parents of a daughter and son, both currently in college. Tom is an avid baseball fan, biking enthusiast, reader, and loves the traditional annual family vacation to the Outer Banks of North Carolina.