The Team

Meet Sarah!

Life can feel overwhelming. Maybe anxiety keeps your mind racing, relationships leave you emotionally drained, you're carrying the weight of past experiences, or you simply feel stuck and aren't sure how to move forward. Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't have to figure it out alone.

With more than 15 years of experience in mental health, Sarah helps adolescents and adults better understand themselves, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and build lasting resilience. She has a special passion for helping people who want more than just a place to talk—they want practical tools, deeper understanding, and a clear path forward.

One of Sarah's favorite parts of therapy is helping clients connect the dots between their thoughts, emotions, nervous system, relationships, and life experiences. She believes that when people understand why they think, feel, and react the way they do, they stop blaming themselves and start making meaningful change. Together, you'll uncover the patterns that keep you stuck and build practical skills to create healthier, lasting change.

Sarah specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, stress, self-worth, boundaries, relationship challenges, social anxiety, and life transitions. She is a Certified Trauma Therapist and integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, and trauma-informed care.

For clients who desire it, Sarah is also happy to integrate Christian faith into the counseling process, thoughtfully blending evidence-based therapy with biblical principles in a way that supports each client's unique values and goals.

Clients often describe Sarah as warm, insightful, down-to-earth, and encouraging. She believes the best therapy is both compassionate and practical—providing a safe place to process life's challenges while helping clients develop the skills and confidence to move forward.

Sarah earned her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati and serves as the Owner and Director of Agape Counseling Center.

Outside the office, she's a wife, mom, and self-proclaimed cat herder. She enjoys exploring flea markets, reading, spending time with her family, and grabbing a Starbucks refresher.

Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready to understand yourself on a deeper level, Sarah would love to help you gain the insight, skills, and confidence to create lasting change.

With more than 40 years of experience in private practice, Dr. Paul Entner has spent his career helping individuals navigate life's challenges with wisdom, compassion, and hope. As the founder of Agape Counseling Center, he has dedicated decades to serving the community while mentoring future professionals and advancing the field of psychology.

Dr. Entner believes meaningful change begins with understanding yourself. He provides a thoughtful, supportive environment where clients can explore life's struggles, gain new perspective, and discover they are often more resilient than they realize. His calm, compassionate approach helps clients find hope, healing, and practical ways to move forward.

He has a special passion for working with adults age 60 and older, helping clients navigate retirement, grief, changing health, shifting family roles, life transitions, and questions of purpose. He also enjoys helping clients explore the connection between emotional well-being and spiritual growth, recognizing that for many people, lasting healing involves caring for both the mind and the spirit.

Dr. Entner has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive concerns, sexual issues, substance use disorders, and factors affecting spiritual growth. He also holds a Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders, allowing him to support clients facing both emotional and substance-related challenges.

Throughout his career, Dr. Entner has taught at both the secondary and collegiate levels and has presented at regional and national professional conferences, reflecting his lifelong commitment to learning and excellence in clinical care.

Clients often appreciate Dr. Entner's depth of experience, thoughtful insight, and genuine compassion. He is known for creating a respectful, encouraging space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.

Outside of the office, Dr. Entner enjoys reading, walking, exercising, and volunteering in the community.

If you're looking for thoughtful guidance through life's challenges, Dr. Entner welcomes the opportunity to work with you.

Dr. Ruth Kauffold brings years of experience helping adolescents and adults navigate life's challenges with compassion, insight, and practical guidance. Her background includes undergraduate degrees in both education and clinical psychology, along with clinical experience in inpatient psychiatric settings and outpatient mental health care, giving her a broad perspective on supporting clients through a wide range of concerns.

Dr. Kauffold believes every person's story is unique. She takes time to understand each client's experiences, strengths, and goals, creating a supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Her thoughtful, collaborative approach helps clients gain greater self-awareness, develop healthier coping strategies, and build confidence in navigating life's challenges.

She has extensive experience helping individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trichotillomania, self-esteem concerns, the effects of abuse, communication challenges, parenting concerns, and the unique transitions that come with aging. She especially enjoys helping clients better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and develop practical skills that support lasting emotional well-being.

Clients often describe Dr. Kauffold as warm, perceptive, patient, and encouraging. She values building strong therapeutic relationships where clients feel both supported and gently challenged as they work toward their personal goals.

Outside of the office, Dr. Kauffold is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoys reading, gardening, spending time with her family, and continuing to learn about new developments in psychology so she can provide the highest quality care to her clients.

Whether you're facing anxiety, navigating a life transition, strengthening relationships, or simply seeking greater emotional well-being, Dr. Kauffold would be honored to walk alongside you.

For nearly 30 years, Linda Bilunka has been helping individuals and families find hope, healing, and lasting peace. A Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Linda has been serving clients at Agape Counseling Center for over 20 years, bringing both professional expertise and genuine compassion to every session.

Before becoming a counselor, Linda taught high school English, where she developed a deep appreciation for the unique challenges adolescents, young women, and families face. Today, she continues to provide a warm, encouraging environment where clients feel safe to share their stories, process difficult experiences, and discover healthier ways of moving forward.

Linda is EMDR Certified and integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and family systems approaches to help clients heal from trauma, reduce anxiety, and build resilience. She has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, women's issues, and spiritual concerns.

One area Linda is especially passionate about is helping clients overcome anxiety. She believes that "when peace wins out over fear, the freedom is phenomenal." Her goal is to help clients experience that freedom by developing practical coping skills, processing past hurts, and learning to respond to life's challenges with greater confidence and peace.

Clients often describe Linda as peaceful, compassionate, and encouraging. She believes healing happens within a caring relationship where clients feel accepted, understood, and gently guided toward lasting change.

Linda has been married to her husband, Paul, for more than 40 years and is the proud mother of four adult children, three of whom joined their family through adoption. Her family's journey has deepened her understanding of trauma, resilience, and the power of hope. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading, baking, serving on mission trips, and spending time with her family.

If you're longing for greater peace and healing, Linda would be honored to support you.

Every Person Deserves Dignity

Hello, I'm Stephanie Hope Alexandra Ezea, MS, LPCC-S, CDCA.

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me.

Before we spend time talking about what hurts, I'd like to get to know the person who's been carrying it.

Every life tells a story. I don't believe anyone can be understood by looking only at the chapter that brought them into counseling.

Pain may be one chapter of your story, but it was never meant to become the title.

My role is not to tell your story for you. It is to listen carefully, understand what has shaped your life, and walk beside you as we discover your strengths, clarify your values, identify your needs, and help you move toward the life you want to build.

I have always been fascinated by people—how we think, connect, adapt, protect ourselves, and make meaning from what we've experienced. I enjoy helping others understand how their brain, relationships, attachment style, and past experiences continue to shape the way they think, feel, relate to others, and respond to life's challenges today. Insight alone doesn't create change, but it is often the moment shame begins to loosen its grip, choices become visible again, and lasting growth finally has room to take root.

I have earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, and completed postgraduate training in forensic psychology. Today, I serve as a full-time telehealth therapist and Clinical Supervisor at Agape Counseling Center, providing care to adults throughout Ohio while mentoring developing counselors.

The field of counseling psychology continues to advance, and so should those entrusted to practice it. My patients, supervisees, and community deserve a clinician who never stops learning, growing, and refining the care they provide.

My relationship with Jesus Christ shapes every part of my life, including the way I care for those who trust me with theirs. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus consistently looked beyond labels, reputations, failures, and appearances to see the person standing in front of Him.

Jesus' example reminds me that every person is created in the image of God and deserves to be met with dignity, patience, honesty, and respect.

Whether or not you share my faith, my commitment remains the same: every individual deserves to be heard, understood, taken seriously, and treated as a whole person—not reduced to a diagnosis, a symptom, or the hardest chapter of their life.

No single approach helps every person, so therapy should never follow a script. I thoughtfully integrate trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment theory, motivational interviewing, solution-focused interventions, psychoeducation, and neuroscience according to your goals, personality, experiences, strengths, and the way you learn best.

One of the greatest privileges of my work is watching people understand themselves with greater clarity and compassion. As understanding deepens, hope grows, confidence returns, and meaningful change no longer feels impossible.

Together, we'll examine the thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationship patterns influencing your life—not to assign blame, but to understand what shaped them, what they once protected, and whether they're still serving you.

Some of the qualities people criticize most about themselves began as remarkably intelligent adaptations to circumstances they were never meant to endure.

Healing doesn't require people to despise the parts of themselves that once helped them survive. It simply asks whether those parts are still serving them.

Whether this is your first experience with counseling or you've worked with a therapist before, it would be a genuine privilege to meet you, hear your story, and walk alongside you in whatever chapter comes next.

“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’”— Matthew 11:28 (NLT)

P.S. Wherever you are today, I hope you leave here remembering one simple truth: every person deserves dignity—including you.

Monica Salisbury is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with more than eight years of experience helping adolescents and adults navigate life's challenges with compassion, encouragement, and practical support. She believes that meaningful change is possible for everyone and is passionate about helping clients discover the strength and resilience they already possess.

Monica understands that anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and major life transitions can leave people feeling overwhelmed or stuck. She provides a supportive, collaborative environment where clients can process difficult experiences, gain new perspectives, and develop practical tools to move forward with greater confidence.

One of Monica's favorite parts of being a therapist is watching clients realize they are stronger than they thought. She believes that lasting growth happens when people begin to see themselves differently and recognize they are capable of overcoming challenges that once felt impossible.

She is EMDR Certified and integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and psychodynamic principles to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and goals. Monica has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals navigating significant life changes.

One of Monica's core beliefs is that lasting change begins with the way we think about ourselves and our experiences. She often reminds clients, "If you change your mind, you can change your life." Her goal is to help clients recognize unhelpful patterns, build healthier ways of thinking, and create meaningful, lasting change.

For clients who desire it, Monica is also happy to integrate Christian faith into the counseling process, thoughtfully blending evidence-based therapy with biblical principles in a way that supports each client's unique values and goals.

Clients often describe Monica as compassionate, encouraging, and easy to talk to. She values creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel supported while also being challenged to grow.

Whether you're healing from trauma, navigating a difficult season, or simply looking to better understand yourself, Monica would be honored to help you build the life you want.

Justin Hettinger is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who believes everyone deserves a place where they can feel heard, understood, and supported through life's challenges. Since entering the mental health field in 2020, he has been passionate about helping adults, including older adults and the Medicare population, navigate anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, and life's many transitions with compassion and practical support.

Justin understands that emotional struggles can leave people feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck. His goal is to help clients better understand themselves, develop healthy coping skills, and build the confidence to move toward the life they want to live.

One of Justin's greatest passions is helping people move through the hurdles they once believed were impossible to overcome. He believes that no matter how overwhelming life may feel today, growth is possible, and every step forward is worth celebrating.

Justin takes a collaborative, personalized approach to therapy, creating a supportive environment where clients can safely explore challenges, recognize their strengths, and learn practical tools they can use in everyday life. He tailors each session to meet the unique needs and goals of the individual, helping clients create meaningful and lasting change.

Justin earned his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ohio University. Clients often describe him as approachable, patient, and encouraging, appreciating his ability to provide both support and gentle accountability throughout the counseling process.

Whether you're facing a difficult season, working through anxiety or trauma, navigating the changes that come with aging, or simply looking to better understand yourself, Justin would be honored to help you take the next step.

Dr. Joshua (Josh) Englefield is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision designation (LISW-S) who believes every person has strengths that can be built upon, even during life's most difficult seasons. His goal is to help clients recognize those strengths, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Josh works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, anger, life transitions, family conflict, and difficulties related to school or work. He understands that every person's story is unique and believes therapy should be tailored to each individual's goals, values, and experiences.

Rooted in the social work principles of empowerment, dignity, and respect, he believes healing happens when clients feel understood, supported, and equipped to build on the strengths they already possess.

Josh integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Couples and Family Systems Therapy, and Anger Management techniques. For clients who desire it, he is also happy to incorporate faith and spirituality into the counseling process, recognizing the important role they can play in healing and personal growth.

Josh earned his Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University and his Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) from the University of St. Thomas. His research interests include compassion, advocacy for marginalized communities, and empowering individuals to find their voice.

Clients often describe Josh as compassionate, thoughtful, and encouraging. He strives to create a welcoming environment where clients feel respected, challenged, and supported as they work toward their goals.

Outside of the office, Josh enjoys spending time with his family and values caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. He enjoys intellectual pursuits, serving others, and practicing his faith with his family.

Whether you're facing a difficult season, strengthening relationships, or working toward personal growth, Josh would be honored to partner with you on your journey toward healing and hope.

Meet Caroline!

Hi, I'm Molly! Whether this is your first time in therapy or you've been before, my goal is for you to leave each session feeling a little more hopeful, a little more organized, and a little more confident than when you walked in.

Since 2010, I've had the privilege of helping adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, workplace burnout, and life's many challenges. (Healthcare workers—I definitely see you!)

I believe one of the most rewarding parts of therapy is watching the pieces begin to come together. Those moments when things finally make sense, you gain clarity, and you realize there's a way forward are why I love this work.

As a trauma-informed therapist, I recognize how past experiences shape the way we think, feel, relate to others, and respond to stress. I tailor therapy to each person, drawing from evidence-based approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), person-centered therapy, and logotherapy.

Clients often describe me as warm, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. I strive to create a supportive, judgment-free space where you can be yourself, process life's challenges, and build practical tools that help you move toward lasting wellness.

If you're looking to find clarity when life feels chaotic, I'm here to help

Kristi Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. With more than 25 years of experience in lay and pastoral counseling, she brings wisdom, compassion, and a calming presence to her work with teens, adults, couples, and families.

Kristi knows that life isn't always easy. Sometimes it feels messy, relationships become complicated, grief feels overwhelming, or anxiety begins calling the shots. Whatever season you're in, she believes you don't have to face it alone.

One of Kristi's greatest joys is helping people rediscover hope when life has felt heavy. She loves watching clients grow in confidence, strengthen relationships, and realize they're capable of healing—even when they couldn't imagine feeling differently when they first walked through the door.

Kristi integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based approaches to meet each client's unique needs. For clients who desire it, she is also happy to incorporate Christian faith into the counseling process, recognizing that faith can be a meaningful source of comfort, wisdom, and strength.

She has extensive experience helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief, relational conflict, life transitions, faith-related concerns, emotional regulation, boundary setting, relational wounds, and developing a healthy sense of identity and self-worth. She also enjoys helping couples strengthen communication, rebuild connection, and work through life's challenges together.

Clients often describe Kristi as warm, genuine, and easy to talk to. She believes therapy should be a place where you can laugh, cry, ask hard questions, and leave feeling a little lighter than when you arrived.

Maria Osborne is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who believes healing begins when people feel truly seen, heard, and valued. She takes a whole-person approach to counseling, recognizing that our thoughts, emotions, relationships, experiences, and, for many people, faith all play an important role in the healing process.

Maria works with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, and spiritual struggles. She is passionate about helping clients better understand themselves, strengthen emotional resilience, and discover the inner resources they already possess to move through life's challenges.

One of Maria's greatest passions is helping clients develop greater self-understanding and self-compassion. She believes that when we learn to understand the different parts of ourselves with curiosity instead of criticism, lasting healing and growth become possible.

Maria integrates evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's needs and is especially passionate about Internal Family Systems (IFS), continuing to deepen her training in this model. For clients who desire it, she also enjoys incorporating Christian faith into the counseling process while honoring each person's unique beliefs, values, and experiences.

Her experience working with individuals from diverse religious, cultural, and sexual orientation backgrounds has strengthened her commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where every client is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Clients often describe Maria as kind, thoughtful, and calming. She strives to create an environment where clients feel comfortable exploring life's challenges, gaining insight, and building hope for the future.

If you want to better understanding yourself with curiosity instead of criticism, I’m happy to be a part of your mental health journey.

Katie believes that healing doesn't always happen through big breakthroughs—often it begins with small moments of insight that grow into lasting change. She is passionate about creating a warm, encouraging space where clients feel safe to be themselves, explore life's challenges, and discover new ways to move forward.

Katie's approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients recognize unhelpful thought patterns, build healthy coping skills, and develop greater confidence in navigating life's ups and downs. For clients who desire it, she also enjoys incorporating Christian faith into the counseling process.

Before entering the counseling profession, Katie spent many years in music education and earned a Master's degree in Flute Performance. Her background has given her a deep appreciation for creativity, perseverance, and the unique ways people express themselves. When it aligns with a client's goals, she enjoys incorporating creative arts interventions into therapy to foster insight, resilience, and emotional well-being.

As a graduate counseling intern completing her clinical training, Katie is committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care under professional supervision while continuing to grow as a clinician.

Clients often describe Katie as calm, compassionate, and encouraging. She believes healing happens through connection, trust, and taking one step at a time.

Outside of counseling, Katie is a wife and mother of two daughters. She continues to perform as a flutist in a semi-professional wind band conducted by her husband. She enjoys hiking, spending time with her family, and embracing her role as the dedicated chauffeur to her daughters' many activities.

Whether you're navigating a difficult season, looking for practical tools, or simply wanting a safe place to grow, Katie would be honored to support you on your journey.

Hillary believes therapy should be a place where you feel safe enough to be yourself and supported enough to grow. She is passionate about creating a welcoming environment where clients can process life's challenges, build practical skills, and discover hope for the future.

Hillary enjoys working with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, and the everyday difficulties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. She understands that every person's journey is different and tailors therapy to each client's unique goals, strengths, and needs.

One of Hillary's greatest joys is helping clients recognize that healing doesn't mean having all the answers—it means taking the next step with courage. She believes every small step forward matters and loves watching clients grow in confidence as they develop new skills and healthier ways of navigating life.

Hillary earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cedarville University and is currently completing her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. She is also trained in premarital counseling and provides evidence-based care under professional supervision as she completes her clinical training.

Clients often describe Hillary as compassionate, encouraging, and easy to talk to. She believes therapy should provide both a safe place to process life's experiences and practical tools that help clients create meaningful, lasting change.

Outside of counseling, Hillary is a wife and mother of four children. She enjoys studying God's Word, reading, hiking, and spending time in nature.

Whether you're facing a difficult season, strengthening a relationship, preparing for marriage, or simply looking for a place to grow, Hillary would be honored to support you.