DR. CHRISTINA WOLOCH, LPCC-S, LICDC
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A licensed professional counselor (LPC) is a mental health provider who holds a master’s or doctoral degree in counseling and who has met all requirements set forth by the state licensure board to provide quality mental health care.
The second “C” (LPC“C”) denotes advanced clinical experience and knowledge as required by the state licensure board that allows for independent practice (meaning, without the need for supervision).
The “S” (LPCC-“S”) denotes advanced experience and knowledge in clinical supervision as required by the state licensure board that allows for supervision of LPCs and counselors-in-training.
A licensed independent chemical dependency counselor (LICDC) is a chemical dependency professional who holds a master’s degree or higher in a behavioral science and who has met all requirements set forth by the state licensure board to provide quality chemical dependency counseling.
Dr. Christina Woloch (pronouns: she/her) is an experienced licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor and independent chemical dependency counselor. Her treatment approaches are grounded in evidence-based practice and customized to meet the distinct and personal needs of individuals aged 18 and older. Dr. Woloch’s specialty interests include: anxiety and depression management, suicidal ideation/self-harm, trauma, addiction (behavioral, substance use, and co-occurring), parenthood, girls’/women’s issues, religion/spirituality, anger management, career exploration/development, and the cultivation of inner self confidence/esteem. Dr. Woloch also works affirmatively with LGBTGEQIAP+ adults to address their mental health, wellness, career, and educational needs.
Dr. Woloch completed her advanced education at The University of Akron, earning a doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision. She also completed a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Malone University. In her formative years, she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Wright State University. Dr. Woloch is innately curious about the complexities of the human mind and considers herself to be a true ‘student’ of life.
Prior to private practice, Dr. Woloch worked with diverse clients in a community mental health setting, three college campuses, K-8th grade school, and in a residential treatment facility providing inpatient treatment for an alcohol, benzodiazepine, cocaine, methamphetamine, opiate drug, nicotine, caffeine, and marijuana addiction. Service modalities included individual, couple, family, and group counseling.
Over the last 11 years, Dr. Woloch has had many unique opportunities that have highlighted her passion for multicultural competent counseling practice, advocacy, and social justice – from serving multiple years as a Team Captain at the National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMIWalk to being a recognized researcher, publisher, educator, clinical counselor, and social justice advocate on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Woloch serves as an Associate Professor at Malone University in the Counseling & Human Development Department. In addition to teaching, she is also the Practicum & Internship Clinical Coordinator, Chair of the Remediation Team, and an Academic Policy Committee Member. Additionally, Dr. Woloch is deeply devoted to scholarship and service in the broader profession as evidenced by her current involvement as the Secretary for the Ohio Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (OACES).
Dr. Woloch’s approach to counseling is relational and person centered. Her goal is to create a safe space for each client to process, reflect, release, and grow. Dr. Woloch meets each client where they are at in terms of change, whether ambivalent and unsure, to fully committed and ready to make forward movement towards goal achievement. She is dedicated to supporting each client in their journey to becoming their most authentic and confident self. Using coping skills, strategic approaches, psychoeducation, metaphors, and thought process examination, Dr. Woloch provides her clients with opportunities to make changes in their life that embrace a future that is full of hope and possibility.
Her strengths include: compassion, open mindedness, collaborative, encouraging, understanding, and respectful.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensure & Certifications
- Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- Supervision
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor – Supervisor (LPCCS)
- Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)
- American Counseling Association
- Chi Sigma Iota
- Association for Humanistic Counseling
- Counselors for Social Justice
- Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- North Central ACES
- Ohio Counseling Association
- Ohio Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
- Ohio Substance Use Disorders Professionals Interest Group
Dr. Woloch completed specialized doctoral coursework in supervision and continues to engage in professional development in supervision ethics, strategies, models, and current issues/conditions. She has over 5 years of experience supervising clinical mental health counseling graduate students as an Internship I/II instructor and serves as the Practicum and Internship Coordinator, overseeing placements, mentoring students, and ensuring program and professional standards. She has also provided workshops on supervision at local, regional, state, and national levels.
Her supervision approach is rooted in a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. She supports counselors in developing the knowledge, skills, and cultural awareness needed to serve clients from diverse backgrounds while fostering reflective, ethical, and evidence-based practices that promote mental health and wellness for all communities.
AREAS OF COUNSELING
Wellness Grove
