Staff & Independent Practicing Affiliates

Staff & Independent Practicing Affiliates

Clinical Staff

Kevin D. Arnold, Ph.D., ABPP
Psychologist, Ohio Lic. 4398 (also licensed in Wisconsin) Board Certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology American Board of Professional Psychology Director

			Kevin D. Arnold, Ph.D., ABPP, is the director of the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy in Columbus, Ohio, and a licensed psychologist. Kevin is a clinical faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at Ohio State University, as well as serving a number of leadership roles at the state and national level in cognitive-behavioral therapy and professional psychology. He balances his practice and leadership activities with his most important roles: father to his son (age 6) and daughter (Alex, age 5) and husband to his wife.

Jeanie Zsambok, Ph.D.
Psychologist

			Jeanie Zsambok is a PhD at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her doctorate in developmental disabilities from Nisonger Center of Excellence through the Ohio State University. She has been practicing for over 20 years. She specializes in children and adults with developmental disabilities, behavior support, testing, Autism spectrum disorders (either as primary or dual diagnoses). She also consults with several county boards of Developmental Disabilities in central Ohio.

Emily B. Haley, MA
Psychology Aide Under the supervision of Dr. Kevin D. Arnold

			Emily Haley is a Masters of Special Education at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her Masters of Special Education with Emphasis on Applied Behavioral Analysis from the Ohio State University. She has been practicing for 9 years. She specializes in program development using applied behavioral analysis (ABA) behavior modification, parent training, school support training, and early intervention for children and adolescents with Autism, ADHD, and cognitive delays. She also provides home consultation services for families with special needs. She also sees children through the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Monisha H. Acharya-Lammert, BS
Psychology Aide Under the supervision of Dr. Kevin D. Arnold

			Monisha H. Acharya-Lammert, BS

Lauren Conklin
Psychology Aide Under the supervision of Dr. Kevin D. Arnold

			Lauren Conklin is a MSEd at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her Masters of Special Education from the University of Dayton. She has been providing ABA services for 8 years. She specializes in program development using applied behavioral analysis (ABA), parent training, behavior modification, and school support. She sees children through the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Independent Practicing Affiliates

The following professionals are Independent Practicing Affiliates (IPA). IPAs are independent contractors. As independent contractors, IPAs maintain complete control over the independent practice of their services. Patients of an IPA are treated completely independently by the IPA, and CCBT does not exercise control over the clinical services nor does CCBT violate the sanctity of the therapist-patient confidentiality through any clinical oversight of cases. Each IPA's conduct is subject to the regulatory board under which he or she is licensed.

Helen Ahlborn, Ph.D.
Psychologist

			Helen Ahlborn, Ph.D.

Tiffany Alexander, PCC
Psychologist

			Tiffany Alexander is a Licensed Practicing Clinical Counselor (Supervisor) at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her Masters of Counseling from Franciscan University. She has been practicing for 10 years. She specializes in depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, trauma, family conflicts, relationship issues, parenting, bipolar disorder, and psychoeduation on addiction. She sees children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Kelly M. Altic, MSW, LISW-S
Clinical Social Worker

			Kelly Altic is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (Supervisor) at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her Masters of Social Work from the Ohio State University. She has been practicing for 7 years. She specializes in depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Elizabeth Logan Batzer, MA, PCC-S, LICDC
Professional Clinical Counselor, Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor

			Elizabeth (Beth) Logan Batzer is a Licensed Practicing Clinical Counselor and Licensed Independent Clinical Drug Counselor at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She has her Masters of Counseling, and attended Northern Illinois University, Ball State University, and the University of Dayton. She has been practicing for over 28 years. She specializes in mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, gambling addiction, and relationship issues. She uses both Cognitive and Behavioral interventions as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

Judith Bischoff
Psychologist

			Judy Bischoff is a Licensed Practicing Clinical Counselor at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her Masters of Clinical Counseling from the University of North Colorado. She has been practicing for 25 years. She specializes in mood disorders, marriage/couples counseling, anger management, women’s issues, and work issues.

Jennifer A. Burger, Psy.D.
Psychologist

			Jennifer Burger is a PsyD at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her Doctorate of Psychology from the University of Indianapolis. She has been practicing for 4 years. She specializes in anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), adjustment to chronic illness, and chronic pain. She sees children and adolescent patients under 18.

Joe Catania, LISW-S, LCDC-III
Clinical Social Worker, Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor

			Joe Catania is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (Supervisor) at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. He received his Masters of Social Work from the Ohio State University. He has been practicing for over 20 years. He specializes in substance abuse, marriage/couples counseling, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other issues pertaining to returning to returning military members. He sees adolescents and adults.

Barb Chuko, LISW
Licensed Independent Social Worker

			Barb Chuko is a Licensed Independent Social Worker at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her degree from the Ohio State University. She has been practicing for 8 years. She specializes in trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anger management, borderline personality disorder (BPD), dissociative disorders, impulse control issues, loss and grief, coping skills, and relationship issues.

Rebecca Collins, LISW-S
Licensed Independent Social Worker

			Rebecca Collins is a Licensed Independent Social Worker at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her Masters of Social Work from Ohio University. She has been practicing for 7 years. She specializes in relationship issues, family conflicts, job related stress, life transitions, grief and loss, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, and the impacts of trauma and illness. She sees adults and older adolescents. Rebecca practices an insight-oriented and psychodynamic approach, meaning that the past informs the present and can create unconscious patterns of thought and behavior.

Peggy H. Cook, Ph.D.
Psychologist

			Peggy Cook is a PhD at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her doctorate in Psychology from The Ohio State University. She has been practicing for over 20 years. She specializes in depression, attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She sees children, adolescents, and adults. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

Jacqueline Hatten, PCC-S
Professional Clinical Counselor

			Jackie Hatten is a Licensed Practicing Clinical Counselor at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her Masters of Clinical Counseling from the Ohio State University. She has been practicing for 9 years. She specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, couples counseling, self esteem issues, and success coaching. She sees adolescents (14-17) and adults.

Danielle Hayes, PCC
Professional Clinical Counselor

			Danielle Hayes is a Masters of Community Counseling at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her degree from the Ohio State University. She has been practicing for 5 years. She specializes in depression, anxiety, anger management, domestic violence victims/survivors, and women’s issues. She sees adults.

Julie Henzel, Ph.D.
Professional Clinical Counselor

			Julie Henzel is a PsyD at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her doctorate from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has been practicing for 8 years. She specializes in child and adolescent psychology, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), psychological assessment/testing, and learning difficulties and disorders. She is also an Ohio certified school psychologist.

Nicollette Howells, Ph.D.
Psychologist

			Nicolette Howells is a PhD at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her doctorate from Northern Illinois University. She has been practicing for 8 years. She specializes in bullying/victimization, adolescent issues, self injury, anxiety, and trauma. She also provides testing and assessment. She sees children and adolescents.

Tonnie A. Hoyle, Psy.D.
Psychologist

			Tonnie Hoyle is a PsyD at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. He was received his doctorate from Wright State University. He has been practicing for 31 years, 19 years as a psychologist. He specializes in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, geriatric/aging counseling, and marital counseling. He sees adults.

Kara J. Karam, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist

			Kara J. Karam, Psy.D.

Summer Lawson, LISW
Licensed Independent Social Worker

			Summer L. Lawson is a Licensed Independent Social Worker at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her degree from Masters of Social Work from the Ohio State University. She has been practicing for 12 years, 6 as a psychologist. She specializes in crisis intervention, behavioral and emotional disorders, family and group counseling, psychosocial assessment and intervention, and trauma therapy. She is expanding her specialties to include weight-centered psychotherapy. She sees children and adolescents.

Gina Sansotta, J.D., Psy.D.
Psychologist

			Gina Sansotta, J.D., Psy.D.

Sarah D. Shearer, PCC-S
Professional Clinical Counselor

			Sarah D. Shearer, PCC-S

Noam Shpancer, Ph.D.
Psychologist

			Noam Shpancer is a PhD at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. He received his doctorate from Perdue. He has been practicing for 18 years. He specializes in anxiety disorders in adults.

Leslie B. Timmons, MSW, LISW
Clinical Social Worker

			Leslie Timmons is a Licensed Independent social Worker at the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. She received her Masters of Social Work at the Ohio State University. She has been practicing for 19 years. She specializes in depression, anxiety, marital/couples counseling, and grief counseling. She sees children, adolescents, and adults.

Drew Travis, LISW
Licensed Independent Social Worker

			Drew Travis, LISW

Office Staff

Mark Bryant
Office Staff

Kaitlin DeShon
Office Staff

Chrissy Gardener
Office Staff

Lynda Myers
Office Manager

Jaelene Krug
Office Staff

Ken Filbert
Practice Administrator