Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Counseling Services in Bowling Green, OH
Mighty Oak Christian Counseling was founded in 2014 to provide quality licensed professional counseling in a hope-filled and safe environment. Our team of experienced counselors works with children, adults, couples, and families to help them discover wisdom, courage, strength, and comfort to thrive despite life's challenges. With expertise in trauma-focused CBT, complex PTSD, grief, anxiety, and family therapy, we emphasize resiliency, relationships, and evidence-based approaches.Our counselors hold advanced degrees and certifications, combining diverse backgrounds in education, ministry, and clinical settings. We serve Bowling Green and surrounding areas, offering compassionate care rooted in Christian values while maintaining professional excellence. Our office staff ensures a smooth onboarding process, even during high-demand periods.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Grief Counseling
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Parenting Support
Substance Abuse Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer experienced counselors with diverse clinical backgrounds
- Our team specializes in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy
- We provide comprehensive care for children, adults, and families
- Our counselors hold advanced degrees from accredited institutions
- We maintain a safe, hope-filled therapeutic environment
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling sessions provide personalized mental health support for adults and adolescents. Using evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy, we help clients address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Each session focuses on building resilience and developing practical coping strategies tailored to the client's specific needs and goals.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy helps partners improve communication and resolve relationship challenges. Our counselors use proven techniques to address conflict patterns, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connections. This service supports couples navigating life transitions, parenting issues, or seeking to deepen their relationship through improved understanding and collaboration.
Family Counseling
Family counseling addresses relationship dynamics and communication issues within households. We help families navigate challenges like parenting conflicts, adolescent behavioral issues, and major life transitions. Our approach focuses on improving understanding between family members and creating healthier interaction patterns that benefit all participants.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma recovery services address the effects of traumatic experiences using evidence-based techniques like trauma-focused CBT. Our counselors help clients process traumatic memories safely while developing coping mechanisms. This service supports individuals dealing with PTSD symptoms, complex trauma, and related mental health challenges in a compassionate therapeutic environment.
Crisis Intervention
Crisis intervention provides immediate support during acute mental health emergencies. Our counselors offer stabilization strategies for clients experiencing suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, or traumatic events. This service includes safety planning and connection to appropriate resources while maintaining compassionate, nonjudgmental support during critical moments.
People
Linann Teggart
Owner/LPCC-S
Founder of Mighty Oak with 10+ years of counseling experience. Specializes in trauma therapy and complex PTSD treatment. Holds a Master's from Spring Arbor University and licenses in Ohio. Combines clinical expertise with Christian values in her relational therapy approach.
Lisa Napierala
LPCC, LSC
Dually-licensed counselor with expertise in anxiety disorders and relationship dynamics. Uses cognitive-behavioral and client-centered approaches. Holds Master's degree from University of Toledo. Specializes in connecting past experiences with current challenges for lasting personal growth.
Brenda Wilhelm
LPCC, LSW
30+ years of counseling experience including school counseling and private practice. Developed successful programs for parenting and recovery support. Combines social work and counseling expertise to help clients achieve personal growth and life purpose fulfillment.
Wayne Morse
Clinical Psychologist
32 years of clinical experience with specialization in childhood sexual abuse recovery and eating disorders. Doctorate from Union Institute & University. Uses integrative approach to address emotional issues stemming from past trauma while maintaining Christian counseling values.
Emily Padgett
Licensed Psychologist
Specializes in clinical child psychology with focus on anxiety and family conflict. Doctorate from Bowling Green State University. Uses cognitive-behavioral and family systems approaches to help children, adolescents, and families navigate mental health challenges together.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. Specialties include trauma recovery, anxiety treatment, family therapy, and crisis intervention using evidence-based approaches.
How do I start counseling services?
Contact us by phone or email to discuss your needs. Our intake specialist will connect you with an appropriate counselor and guide you through our onboarding process during available openings.
What are your office hours?
Our office is staffed Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Appointments are scheduled during these hours, with telehealth options available when needed.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as private pay providers. Payment details and financial arrangements will be discussed during your initial contact with our office staff.
Are there counseling options for children?
Yes, we specialize in child and adolescent counseling with experienced therapists who use age-appropriate techniques to address emotional and behavioral challenges in young clients.
What if I need emergency help?
For mental health emergencies, contact local crisis services or visit the nearest emergency room. Our counselors provide crisis intervention during scheduled appointments and office hours.
