Our Providers
Tara N. Tozzi, PsyD
Alexandria Hudeck, PsyD
Tara N. Tozzi, PsyD
Dr. Tozzi is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Mind Care Ohio. She brings over 17 years of experience working in numerous levels of care and specializes in treating eating disorders/body image concerns, anxiety disorders, depression and other mood disorders, and attention deficit. She also routinely works with individual
Dr. Tozzi is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Mind Care Ohio. She brings over 17 years of experience working in numerous levels of care and specializes in treating eating disorders/body image concerns, anxiety disorders, depression and other mood disorders, and attention deficit. She also routinely works with individuals seeking effective problem-solving for work and school related difficulties and family/relationship stress. Dr. Tozzi also provides evaluations of intelligence, attention, learning abilities, and cognitive skills. She is dedicated to creating a customized treatment approach that is best suited to the individual and believes in maintaining a laid back atmosphere filled with humor and compassion. She can be reached directly at ttozzi@mindcareohio.com
Wendy Kirby, RD, LD
Alexandria Hudeck, PsyD
Tara N. Tozzi, PsyD
Wendy Kirby is a Registered and Licensed Dietician who brings a wealth of experience and specializes in the areas of eating disorders, binge eating, obesity/weight management, pre and post bariatric surgical care, and disease prevention. She is committed to creating an individualized approach to achieving improved health and often works c
Wendy Kirby is a Registered and Licensed Dietician who brings a wealth of experience and specializes in the areas of eating disorders, binge eating, obesity/weight management, pre and post bariatric surgical care, and disease prevention. She is committed to creating an individualized approach to achieving improved health and often works collaboratively with other members of the Mind Care team and outside providers to ensure a comprehensive path to wellness. She brings an incredibly genuine and caring presence in her relationship with each client and is very effective at creatively and strategically identifying an approach that will work for each person, especially when traditional approaches have not sufficed. Wendy can be reached directly at wkirby@mindcareohio.com
Alexandria Hudeck, PsyD
Alexandria Hudeck, PsyD
Alexandria Hudeck, PsyD
Dr. Hudeck is a post-doctoral intern who has completed her doctorate degree in psychology (PsyD). Her areas of specialization include interpersonal trauma and PTSD, emotional dysregulation, depression/mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, and oppositional/defiant behavior. Dr. Alex is experienced in using many differe
Dr. Hudeck is a post-doctoral intern who has completed her doctorate degree in psychology (PsyD). Her areas of specialization include interpersonal trauma and PTSD, emotional dysregulation, depression/mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, and oppositional/defiant behavior. Dr. Alex is experienced in using many different treatment approaches, though primarily utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), both regular and trauma-focused, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). She also integrates many art therapy and positive psychology approaches and works to individualize each treatment plan and approach to suit the needs of each unique client. She is currently being supervised by Dr. Tara Tozzi and can be reached directly at ahudeck@mindcareohio.com
Antoinette Nethery, M.A. Ed., LPCC
Antoinette Nethery, M.A. Ed., LPCC
Antoinette Nethery, M.A. Ed., LPCC
Antoinette Nethery is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in the treatment of binge eating disorder, anxiety disorders, and depression/mood disorders. She is also very skilled in working with individuals seeking support in managing family, relationship, job, and school stressors. She views mental health diagnoses in
Antoinette Nethery is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in the treatment of binge eating disorder, anxiety disorders, and depression/mood disorders. She is also very skilled in working with individuals seeking support in managing family, relationship, job, and school stressors. She views mental health diagnoses in a holistic and comprehensive way and considers both physical and psychological/emotional origins of symptoms. Antoinette creates a therapeutic relationship full of compassion, humor, and hope and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Mind Care family. She also brings the wonderful presence of her Emotional Support Dog, Weezie, with whom she can often be found! Antoinette also leads the Binge Eating Recovery Program, focused around an intuitive eating approach to physical and mental wellness. She can be reached directly at anethery@mindcareohio.com
Pat Michalik, PCLC
Antoinette Nethery, M.A. Ed., LPCC
Antoinette Nethery, M.A. Ed., LPCC
Pat Michalik is a Professional Certified Life Coach and retired firefighter who is trained in both general life coaching and trauma-specific coaching. He specializes in working with first responders (police, fire, EMS, dispatch) and other medical professionals who have acquired trauma and/or signs of stress related to their work. He also
Pat Michalik is a Professional Certified Life Coach and retired firefighter who is trained in both general life coaching and trauma-specific coaching. He specializes in working with first responders (police, fire, EMS, dispatch) and other medical professionals who have acquired trauma and/or signs of stress related to their work. He also enjoys working with teens and adults seeking goal-oriented support for a number of concerns, including mood and anxiety difficulties, relationship and job/school stressors, ADHD/executive functioning difficulties, and concerns relating to athletics. Pat's approach is focused on goal setting, identifying and solving barriers to progress, and building upon existing strengths and his services can be utilized independently or in conjunction with traditional therapy. He brings a refreshingly down-to-earth and laid-back presence to his work and has a passion for helping people uncover their best selves! Pat can be reached directly at pmichalik@mindcareohio.com
Rachel Stypinski, LPC
Kristen Kipperman, PhD
Kristen Kipperman, PhD
Rachel Stypinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image and self-esteem difficulties, job/school-related stress, and relationship/family struggles. She also has s
Rachel Stypinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image and self-esteem difficulties, job/school-related stress, and relationship/family struggles. She also has specific background and interest in working with athletes of all ages. Rachel creates a therapeutic relationship that is filled with warmth, compassion, humor, and acceptance and believes in creating an individualized therapy experience that is customized to the needs of each client and family. She can be reached directly at rstypinski@mindcareohio.com
Kristen Kipperman, PhD
Kristen Kipperman, PhD
Kristen Kipperman, PhD
Dr. Kipperman is a post-doctoral fellow who has completed her doctorate degree in pediatric school psychology (PhD). Her areas of specialization include both assessment and intervention. As a trained school psychologist, Dr. K has experience conducting psychoeducational evaluations and school-based consultation. She also has 4 years of
Dr. Kipperman is a post-doctoral fellow who has completed her doctorate degree in pediatric school psychology (PhD). Her areas of specialization include both assessment and intervention. As a trained school psychologist, Dr. K has experience conducting psychoeducational evaluations and school-based consultation. She also has 4 years of experience working in schools providing intervention to teens with ADHD and executive functioning difficulties. Additional areas of expertise include working with children and adolescents experiencing behavioral and emotional difficulties, including disruptive behaviors, depression, and anxiety. She predominantly practices from a systems perspective and uses a cognitive-behavioral and/or behavioral treatment approach. Dr. K will also implement additional treatment approaches (e.g., motivational interviewing, skills-based, solution-oriented) to meet the needs of her patients. She also has specialization working with diverse patient populations, including the LGBTQIA+ community. Dr. K is currently being supervised by Dr. Tara Tozzi as she completes her licensure requirements. She can be reached directly at kkipperman@mindcareohio.com