About Us

Director of Counseling Services (she/her/hers)
740-368-3145 | lkfroehlichterry@owu.edu

Leana is a licensed professional clinical counselor with supervision designation through the State of Ohio's Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Psychology from Tiffin University, a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Akron, and a Master's Degree in Public Health from The Ohio State University. Leana has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, hospital, and emergency/crisis settings. Her clinical approach is person-centered, collaborative, and draws from a variety of techniques and theoretical orientations to fit a person's unique needs. She also advocates for her clients and works to identify other resources that may further improve their quality of life. Leana believes that a person's strengths, values, and prior experiences can be important tools in learning what works best for them and what they need to reach their goals. She is especially clinically interested in trauma recovery, mindfulness, coping mechanisms, depression, anxiety, and psychosocial development.  

Leana also loves to read, listen to podcasts, be creative, try new restaurants, and travel with family and friends. 

Clinical Therapist (he/him/his)
740-368-3145 | cjgray@owu.edu

Office Manager (she/her/hers)
740-368-3145 | vsblomme@owu.edu

Vicki is the department Office Manager and has been with the Counseling Services since 2001. She makes the office a friendly, welcoming experience, helps with scheduling, and is the general go-to person for students seeking services. Vicki has 25+ years of experience working in the field of mental health, seven of those years being with HelpLine, Delaware's 24-hour crisis hotline. She is licensed as a Social Work Assistant by the State of Ohio. Vicki finds great satisfaction in her role of assisting Ohio Wesleyan students.

Clinical Therapist (he/him/his)
740-368-3145 | karjune@owu.edu

Krishna is a Licensed Professional Counselor and obtained his Master's Degree in Counselor Education from The Ohio State University. He is an alumnus of Ohio Wesleyan University, obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Currently, Krishna is pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from The Ohio State University. His research interest is in helping Asian American and other minority students succeed in higher education. Krishna has worked in various clinical settings, including a university wellness center, community mental health agency, and private practice. He enjoys working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, addressing concerns related to depression, anxiety, cultural issues, and daily stressors. He utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other treatment modalities, tailored to the individual needs of his clients.

In his free time, Krishna enjoys spending time with family and friends, doing research, fishing, and talking about cars.

Clinical Therapist (she/her/hers)
740-368-3145 | semadtes@owu.edu

Sarah is a licensed professional clinical counselor with supervision designation in the state of Ohio. She has been a licensed counselor since 2015. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and she earned her Master's in Mental Health Clinical Counseling at Ashland Theological Seminary. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults on issues including some of the following: anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship struggles, domestic violence backgrounds, substance abuse/recovery backgrounds, healthy boundaries, and goal setting. Her passion is about empowering people to grow and thrive. She looks forward to being able to work with college students and help them develop tools needed to achieve their goals. Her focus in therapy is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Person Centered treatment. She has specialized training in anxiety, nutrition and mental health, and trauma in college students.

In her free time, Sarah loves to spend time with family and friends, volunteer at her church, read, watch sports (especially college football), and enjoy time outside.

Clinical Therapist (she/her/hers)
740-368-3145 | jstrimmer@owu.edu

Jen earned her Bachelor's Degree from Denison University and her Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capital University. She has experience working with adolescents and emerging adults. Jen is a newly licensed professional counselor and recently completed her internship hours in OWU's Counseling Services office. She enjoyed her time working with students so much that she is back in an official capacity! Jen enjoys working with young adults on many issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, neurodivergence, relationship struggles, substance use concerns, and general identity exploration. Jen works from a Humanistic approach with an emphasis on mindfulness, somatics, and holistic wellness.In her free time, Jen loves to watch movies and listen to music. She also enjoys being outdoors hiking or gardening and spends a lot of time with her dog, two cats, friends, and family.

Counselor Trainee (she/her/hers)
740-368-3145 | cmkidd@owu.edu

Crystal is a Counselor Trainee in the state of Ohio. She is halfway through her Master's Degree at Grace College. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio Christian University. She enjoys working with people on issues like depression, anxiety, adjustment, relationship struggles, stress, and goalsetting. She is excited to collaborate with students and help nurture their own ability to grow and thrive in this unique setting. Crystal uses a Person Centered approach to treatment that encompasses many aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well.

Though she doesn't have much of it these days, in her free time Crystal enjoys crocheting, gardening, spending time with her family (especially her dogs), and serving at her church on the worship team.