Who We Are

Nina Ayala, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC, CDCA

Cofounder & Lead Counselor

Nina Ayala, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC, CDCA (she/her) is a licensed professional counselor and licensed professional art therapist in Ohio who provides creative, trauma-informed, and person-centered care to children, adolescents, and adults. Her clinical focus includes mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, grief, life transitions, and supporting individuals experiencing suicidal ideation or self-harm. Nina integrates evidence-based psychotherapy with creative processes to help clients navigate difficult experiences with clarity, compassion, and resilience. Nina brings over seven years of experience working with clients ranging from early childhood through late adulthood. Her professional background spans inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, residential, holistic treatment settings, and a cancer center within hospital systems in Ohio and Tennessee. She earned a master’s degree in art therapy from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Malone University. Her training includes specialized coursework in spirituality and Yoga for Trauma, reflecting a commitment to holistic and integrative care. Supervised by Mary Robinson, LPCC-S #E.2202798-SUPV.

Jessica "Nicki" Stewart, LPC, LICDC

Cofounder & Lead Counselor

Jessica "Nicki" Stewart is passionate about walking alongside clients as they pursue emotional and spiritual wellness. With experience supporting both adolescents and adults, she works with individuals facing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction recovery, and non-suicidal self-injury. Jessica’s therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while also weaving in creative interventions to meet clients where they are. She believes that therapy should never be one-size-fits-all; instead, she tailors each session to honor a client’s unique story, strengths, and goals. For clients who desire it, Jessica integrates Christian faith into the counseling process merging clinical expertise with spiritual grounding. Whether faith-based or clinically focused, her work is rooted in grace, compassion, and the conviction that every person carries the innate capacity to heal, grow, and thrive. Jessica received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from The Ohio State University, a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling both from Liberty University. Supervised by Mary Robinson, LPCC-S #E.2202798-SUPV.