OUR MISSION
The mission of Bayshore Counseling Services is to create a system of care that will engage individuals in prevention, mental health, and recovery services in order to become participants in a healthy community. We provide a complete range of mental health, chemical dependency, prevention, intervention and treatment services for adults, adolescents, children and their families in an outpatient setting. Consumers are expected to be an active participant in their treatment. All services are provided by qualified clinicians and therapists who adhere to their professional code of ethics.
Henrietta Whelan, MSW, LISW-S – Executive Director
Henrietta graduated with a Masters in Social Work degree from The Ohio State University. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with supervisory credential. Henrietta has been in the behavioral health field for 30-plus years. She has been at Bayshore Counseling since 1995 as a Mental Health Therapist, Clinical Director and is currently the Executive Director.
MEET THE TEAM
Behavioral Health Staff
Valerie has a Master of Arts in Psychology and Addiction Counseling. Valerie has been employed at Bayshore Counseling Services for two years. She provides Chemical Dependency counseling for the Port Clinton Office.
Valerie Carman
MA, LCDC III
Katherine has a Master of Arts in Clinical Spiritual Counseling, Ashland Theological Seminary.
Katherine started with Bayshore Counseling Services in January 2015. She assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental illnesses including those related to alcohol and other drug in the Sandusky office individually and in groups.
Katherine A. Simmons, MA, LPCC-S
Chelsee has a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University and a Chemical Dependency Certification from Cleveland State University.
Chelsee has been employed with Bayshore Counseling Services for 3 years and is a Behavioral Health Therapist for both Sandusky and Port Clinton offices.
Chelsee T. Smith
M. Ed., LPCC, LICDC
Alphonso works as a Peer Support in Bayshore’s Alcohol and Drug Department. He uses his “lived life
experience” to help people seeking recovery and sobriety. Alphonso is a facilitator for NAMI (National
Alliance for Mental Illness) and for WHAM (Whole Health Action Management), which is a peer oriented
program.
Alphonso Darden
Peer Support
Taylor Opfer received her Master of Arts in counseling from Heidelberg University and became licensed as a professional counselor in May of 2017. Taylor has worked at Bayshore Counseling Services for nearly three years including internship. Taylor works in the Sandusky office as a mental health therapist, providing services for adults, children and couples on a variety of mental health diagnosis.
Taylor Opfer
MA, LPCC
Angie has a Master of Social Work from Spring Arbor University. Angie has been employed with Bayshore Counseling Services since January 2015. She provides mental health and chemical dependency counseling in Sandusky and Port Clinton, as well as at the Erie County Jail.
Angie Harris
MSW, LSW
Max is a Chemical Dependency Counselor and Case manager for Bayshore Counseling since July of 2016. He is a certified CDCA and currently attending Ashford University. He conducts individual and group counseling sessions for chemical dependency in both the Sandusky Office and in the Erie County Jail. He also assists in case management to help others achieve their goals of finding a job, obtaining health insurance and finding residential treatment.
Max King
CDCA
Melissa has a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Kent State University. Melissa has been employed with Bayshore Counseling Services for 6 years and she is currently a Mental Health and Addictions Counselor in the Sandusky office.
Melissa M. Fowler M.Ed., LPCC-S
Shelby has been at Bayshore since August 2018. She is the Jail Coordinator/Case Manager for Ottawa County Jails & Probation.
Shelby Blymyer
CDCA
Tammy graduated from Heidelberg University. She is a Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Provider providing treatment at Bayshore Counseling Services since 2012. Her treatment specialty is CBT/Trauma-Informed Care/EMDR/Autism Spectrum Disorder/Gambling & Other Drug Addiction/Anger Management.
Tammy Henderson
MA, LPCC-S
Brad graduated from Tiffin University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and worked with the Wood County Juvenile Court. Brad currently holds a CDCA License from the State of Ohio and provides groups, individual counseling, and assessments for clients and families in the Sandusky office.
Brad Downing
BS, CDCA
Amanda is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology from Capital University. She also has Chemical Dependency Counselor Training from the Institute of Chemical Dependency Counseling. Amanda has worked in the field of chemical dependency for over 10 years and has been employed with Bayshore Counseling Services for the past 2 years. She currently provides group and individual counseling at the Sandusky office. She also works closely with Erie County Children's Services.
Amanda L. Thomas
BA, LCDC III
Prevention Staff
Donna graduated from Kent State University with a BS in Education. She received her certification as an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist and works in the Prevention department doing Parenting Classes.
Donna Kelly
BS, OCPS
Carrie has a bachelor degree at the University of Toledo (Social Work), Master's at Case Western Reserve University (MSASS). Carrie has a license in Social Work and a credential in Early Childhood Mental Health. She has been working at Bayshore for six years in the prevention department, enhancing resiliencies and social-emotional awareness within the classroom, providing home visits and connecting community services.
Carrie Kennedy MSW, LSW
Sandy has a BA in Sociology at Ohio University. She has been at Bayshore for 15 years and providing prevention/intervention counseling at Huron city schools and other area schools.
Sandy Schuh
BA, LSW
Teri has a BSW in Social Work at Youngstown University. Teri has been at Bayshore for 3 years. She provides prevention and intervention in the Juvenile Justice Center and in the Juvenile Corrections Facility. She also implements the Incredible Years program in the Sandusky, Perkins, Huron City, and Ottawa County schools.
Teri Meyers
BSW, LSW
Erin received her bachelor degree in Social Work from Ohio University in 1996. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with her Masters in Social Work in 1999. She currently works in the Prevention department at Bayshore Counseling since August 2018.