The All Ohio Counselors Conference is a continuing education experience, sponsored by the Ohio Counseling Association (OCA). The mission of OCA is to support and advocate for professional licensed counselors, clients, counselor educators, and supervisors throughout the state. Motivated by our dedication to wellness and education, OCA seeks to promote, connect, and encourage all of our members through leadership, mentoring, advocacy, and professional development.
The All Ohio Counselors Conference is hosted by the Ohio Counseling Association (OCA) at a familiar venue, just minutes away from historic downtown Dublin and Bridge Park!
$149++ /night
Group room rate (Not including tax or upgrades)
October 7
Booking cutoff date (Wednesday, October 7 by 11:59 PM ET)
Book your hotel stay using the link above, or call the Embassy Suites reservations line at (800) 220‑9219. Mention group code "92U" to receive the discounted room rate.
Get to know our AOCC Pre‑Conference Workshop Speakers.
Nancy Baur
LPCC‑S, LICDC, EOLD
Clinical Counselor Refuge Counseling, LLC
Nancy Baur(she/her/hers) is an LPCC‑S, LICDC, and EOLD practicing as a therapist in Southeastern Ohio. She holds an undergraduate degree from Ohio University and a double master’s degree in Special Education and Curriculum and Development from West Virginia University. Nancy began her career as a Special Education Teacher for students with severe and profound disabilities and later graduated from Ohio University’s counseling program. She also serves as an adjunct professor at The University of Rio Grande, teaching Addictions Studies and Grief and Loss. With over 20 years of experience, Nancy specializes in supporting children facing trauma, addiction, neurodiversity, grief, and those identifying as LGBTQIA+. She has also been active in the arts community for more than 20 years through knitting, crocheting, and weaving.
Kailey Bradley
PhD, LPCC‑S, NCC, FT
Clinical Director Refuge Counseling, LLC
Dr. Kailey Bradley(she/her/hers) is a licensed counselor with a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Ohio University (2024). She is certified in thanatology (FT) and has extensive training in grief counseling and end‑of‑life care. Dr. Bradley has experience in hospice settings and supports clients with end‑of‑life decision‑making. She is passionate about working with children and families facing grief and illness and currently serves as president of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling Ohio Branch. In addition, Dr. Bradley is an adjunct professor in the thanatology program at Marian University, where she teaches courses on childhood bereavement, pediatric hospice care, and expressive arts in counseling.
Monica Burbank
MA, LPCC‑S (Ohio), Therapist
Clinical Team Lead and Independent Counseling Supervisor Mindfully
Monica Burbank(she/they) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor‑Supervisor in Ohio. Monica holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Arizona University. Monica works with clients of diverse backgrounds and ages, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia, anger, trauma, and adjustment disorders. Monica has significant experience supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families. Currently, Monica leads Mindfully’s Gender and Sexual Identity (GSI) team and provides ongoing staff training on the queer community.
Amanda Cole
MA, LPCC‑S (Ohio), NCC
Assistant Professor The University of Akron
Amanda Cole(she/her/hers) is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Counseling at the University of Akron and a doctoral candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Kent State University. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor and supervisor, with expertise in affirming care for LGBTGEQIAP+ youth and psychodrama group work. Her clinical experience includes community agencies, private practice, university counseling centers, and an animal‑assisted therapy farm. She is a past president of the Eastern Ohio Counseling Association and the Ohio Association for Specialists in Group Work, and currently serves on the ACA Professional Standards Committee and as a trustee on the SAIGE Executive Board.
Michael Desposito
MA, LPCC‑S (Ohio), DBTC
VP & Clinical Director The Wellife, LLC
Michael Desposito(he/him/his) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) in Ohio, a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBTC), and a Certified Professional Life Coach. He holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Bowling Green State University, a DBT certification from the Evergreen Certifications Institute, and a 140-hour nationally approved life coaching certificate from Lark’s Song in Marion, Indiana. Michael has worked with at-risk youth transitioning to adulthood, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, dual-diagnosis populations, those experiencing emotion regulation challenges and grief, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and has facilitated creative expressive group programs in inpatient settings.
Darcy Haag Granello
PhD, LPCC‑S
Professor The Ohio State University
Darcy Haag Granello(she/her/hers) is a Professor of Counselor Education and Director of The Ohio State University Suicide Prevention Program. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Supervising Credential in Ohio and a Fellow of the American Counseling Association. Dr. Granello has published over 70 peer‑reviewed articles, delivered more than 300 presentations at various levels, and secured over $3 million in grants. Her primary research focuses on suicide prevention, assessment, and intervention. She founded and directs the largest campus‑based suicide prevention program in the United States, implementing a comprehensive plan at OSU. Her additional interests include counselor education, particularly cognitive development, supervision, cultural competence, and attitudes toward individuals with mental illness.
Carmella Hill
M.Ed., LPCC‑S
Director of Counseling Services The University of Mount Union
Carmella Hill(she/her/hers) is a licensed professional clinical counselor and supervisor in Ohio with over 27 years of experience in mental health across diverse settings and age groups. She is dedicated to clinical practice, professional development, and supervising licensure candidates. As a recognized speaker on cultural diversity, she frequently leads workshops and seminars for agencies, teams, and organizations. Carmella is committed to fostering multicultural awareness and sensitivity among professionals. Since 2005, she has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in higher education. In addition to her role at Mount Union, she serves as adjunct faculty in the counseling programs at Cleveland State University and Youngstown State University.
Chase Morgan‑Swaney
PhD, M.Ed., LPCC‑S, NCC, CCMHC, ACS
Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling (60th President, OCA) Baldwin Wallace University
Chase Morgan‑Swaney(he/him/his) is an assistant professor of counseling at Baldwin Wallace University. Prior to joining Baldwin Wallace, Morgan-Swaney served as a senior lecturer in the School of Counseling at The University of Akron, teaching across accredited clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and marriage and family therapy/counseling programs. He is a licensed professional clinical counselor with a training supervision designation (LPCC-S) in Ohio. He holds national certifications as a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). He specializes in counselor preparation and training to affirmatively serve LGBTQIA+ clients.
Get to know our AOCC Pre‑Conference Workshop Speakers.
Nancy Baur
LPCC‑S, LICDC, EOLD
Clinical Counselor Refuge Counseling, LLC
Nancy Baur(she/her/hers) is an LPCC‑S, LICDC, and EOLD practicing as a therapist in Southeastern Ohio. She holds an undergraduate degree from Ohio University and a double master’s degree in Special Education and Curriculum and Development from West Virginia University. Nancy began her career as a Special Education Teacher for students with severe and profound disabilities and later graduated from Ohio University’s counseling program. She also serves as an adjunct professor at The University of Rio Grande, teaching Addictions Studies and Grief and Loss. With over 20 years of experience, Nancy specializes in supporting children facing trauma, addiction, neurodiversity, grief, and those identifying as LGBTQIA+. She has also been active in the arts community for more than 20 years through knitting, crocheting, and weaving.
Kailey Bradley
PhD, LPCC‑S, NCC, FT
Clinical Director Refuge Counseling, LLC
Dr. Kailey Bradley(she/her/hers) is a licensed counselor with a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Ohio University (2024). She is certified in thanatology (FT) and has extensive training in grief counseling and end‑of‑life care. Dr. Bradley has experience in hospice settings and supports clients with end‑of‑life decision‑making. She is passionate about working with children and families facing grief and illness and currently serves as president of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling Ohio Branch. In addition, Dr. Bradley is an adjunct professor in the thanatology program at Marian University, where she teaches courses on childhood bereavement, pediatric hospice care, and expressive arts in counseling.
Monica Burbank
MA, LPCC‑S (Ohio), Therapist
Clinical Team Lead and Independent Counseling Supervisor Mindfully
Monica Burbank(she/they) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor‑Supervisor in Ohio. Monica holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Arizona University. Monica works with clients of diverse backgrounds and ages, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia, anger, trauma, and adjustment disorders. Monica has significant experience supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families. Currently, Monica leads Mindfully’s Gender and Sexual Identity (GSI) team and provides ongoing staff training on the queer community.
Amanda Cole
MA, LPCC‑S (Ohio), NCC
Assistant Professor The University of Akron
Amanda Cole(she/her/hers) is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Counseling at the University of Akron and a doctoral candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Kent State University. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor and supervisor, with expertise in affirming care for LGBTGEQIAP+ youth and psychodrama group work. Her clinical experience includes community agencies, private practice, university counseling centers, and an animal‑assisted therapy farm. She is a past president of the Eastern Ohio Counseling Association and the Ohio Association for Specialists in Group Work, and currently serves on the ACA Professional Standards Committee and as a trustee on the SAIGE Executive Board.
Michael Desposito
MA, LPCC‑S (Ohio), DBTC
VP & Clinical Director The Wellife, LLC
Michael Desposito(he/him/his) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) in Ohio, a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBTC), and a Certified Professional Life Coach. He holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Bowling Green State University, a DBT certification from the Evergreen Certifications Institute, and a 140-hour nationally approved life coaching certificate from Lark’s Song in Marion, Indiana. Michael has worked with at-risk youth transitioning to adulthood, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, dual-diagnosis populations, those experiencing emotion regulation challenges and grief, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and has facilitated creative expressive group programs in inpatient settings.
Darcy Haag Granello
PhD, LPCC‑S
Professor The Ohio State University
Darcy Haag Granello(she/her/hers) is a Professor of Counselor Education and Director of The Ohio State University Suicide Prevention Program. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Supervising Credential in Ohio and a Fellow of the American Counseling Association. Dr. Granello has published over 70 peer‑reviewed articles, delivered more than 300 presentations at various levels, and secured over $3 million in grants. Her primary research focuses on suicide prevention, assessment, and intervention. She founded and directs the largest campus‑based suicide prevention program in the United States, implementing a comprehensive plan at OSU. Her additional interests include counselor education, particularly cognitive development, supervision, cultural competence, and attitudes toward individuals with mental illness.
Carmella Hill
M.Ed., LPCC‑S
Director of Counseling Services The University of Mount Union
Carmella Hill(she/her/hers) is a licensed professional clinical counselor and supervisor in Ohio with over 27 years of experience in mental health across diverse settings and age groups. She is dedicated to clinical practice, professional development, and supervising licensure candidates. As a recognized speaker on cultural diversity, she frequently leads workshops and seminars for agencies, teams, and organizations. Carmella is committed to fostering multicultural awareness and sensitivity among professionals. Since 2005, she has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in higher education. In addition to her role at Mount Union, she serves as adjunct faculty in the counseling programs at Cleveland State University and Youngstown State University.
Chase Morgan‑Swaney
PhD, M.Ed., LPCC‑S, NCC, CCMHC, ACS
Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling (60th President, OCA) Baldwin Wallace University
Chase Morgan‑Swaney(he/him/his) is an assistant professor of counseling at Baldwin Wallace University. Prior to joining Baldwin Wallace, Morgan-Swaney served as a senior lecturer in the School of Counseling at The University of Akron, teaching across accredited clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and marriage and family therapy/counseling programs. He is a licensed professional clinical counselor with a training supervision designation (LPCC-S) in Ohio. He holds national certifications as a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). He specializes in counselor preparation and training to affirmatively serve LGBTQIA+ clients.
Charles "CJ" Potter
PhD, LPCC‑S (Ohio)
Therapist Mindfully, LLC
Charles "CJ" Potter(he/him/his) is a LPCC‑S in Ohio and has practiced since 2013. He earned a Master’s in community mental health from Heidelberg University, where he also served as a full‑time track and field coach. In 2020, CJ completed his doctorate in Counselor Education at The Ohio State University, focusing his research on how individuals pursue and achieve personal wellness goals. CJ primarily works with clients facing substance use concerns and individuals with military experience. He also has experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a range of issues, including adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, anger management, court‑ordered counseling, and more.
Parastesh Sattari
M.D.
Graduate Student Ohio University
Parastesh Sattari(she/her/hers) specializes in trauma‑informed care and is passionate about working with children. She has experience supporting individuals from marginalized and refugee communities, approaching each client with multicultural humility and respect for diverse experiences. Parastesh is committed to creating a safe, affirming environment where clients feel seen and supported as they explore their stories and work toward holistic healing. With a strong interest in the mind‑body connection, she uses a biopsychosocial approach to help clients understand and manage their emotional experiences. Parastesh is bilingual in English and Persian, enabling her to support clients in the language with which they are most comfortable.
Keith Vukasinovich(he/him/his) supports clients experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma, whether recent or longstanding. Many clients appear high‑functioning but feel depleted, tense, or emotionally disconnected. They seek practical, evidence‑informed strategies to regulate the nervous system, process experiences, and change recurring patterns in relationships, work, and daily life. Keith offers trauma‑informed therapy that integrates evidence‑based talk therapy with somatic and mind‑body techniques, focusing on nervous system regulation, coping skills, and meaning‑making to help reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. He provides culturally responsive care, and many clients appreciate working with a Black male clinician.
Julia M. Wedemeyer
MA, LPC (OH), NCC, CTP, ISTT
Owner / Private Practice Provider InnerVision Resources, LLC
Julia M. Wedemeyer(she/her/hers) is the founder and owner of InnerVision Resources, LLC, a trauma‑responsive private practice providing counseling, consulting, and educational services. The practice operates a virtual office serving clients across Ohio and a main office in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Julia is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio and a National Certified Counselor, with advanced credentials in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (ISTT) and as a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP). She integrates EMDR, Somatic EMDR, Applied Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS)/Parts Work, and holistic mind‑body interventions to support clients who are healing from complex trauma, post‑traumatic stress injury (PTSI), addiction recovery, disordered eating, and relationship challenges.
Charles "CJ" Potter
PhD, LPCC‑S (Ohio)
Therapist Mindfully, LLC
Charles "CJ" Potter(he/him/his) is a LPCC‑S in Ohio and has practiced since 2013. He earned a Master’s in community mental health from Heidelberg University, where he also served as a full‑time track and field coach. In 2020, CJ completed his doctorate in Counselor Education at The Ohio State University, focusing his research on how individuals pursue and achieve personal wellness goals. CJ primarily works with clients facing substance use concerns and individuals with military experience. He also has experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a range of issues, including adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, anger management, court‑ordered counseling, and more.
Parastesh Sattari
M.D.
Graduate Student Ohio University
Parastesh Sattari(she/her/hers) specializes in trauma‑informed care and is passionate about working with children. She has experience supporting individuals from marginalized and refugee communities, approaching each client with multicultural humility and respect for diverse experiences. Parastesh is committed to creating a safe, affirming environment where clients feel seen and supported as they explore their stories and work toward holistic healing. With a strong interest in the mind‑body connection, she uses a biopsychosocial approach to help clients understand and manage their emotional experiences. Parastesh is bilingual in English and Persian, enabling her to support clients in the language with which they are most comfortable.
Keith Vukasinovich(he/him/his) supports clients experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma, whether recent or longstanding. Many clients appear high‑functioning but feel depleted, tense, or emotionally disconnected. They seek practical, evidence‑informed strategies to regulate the nervous system, process experiences, and change recurring patterns in relationships, work, and daily life. Keith offers trauma‑informed therapy that integrates evidence‑based talk therapy with somatic and mind‑body techniques, focusing on nervous system regulation, coping skills, and meaning‑making to help reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. He provides culturally responsive care, and many clients appreciate working with a Black male clinician.
Julia M. Wedemeyer
MA, LPC (OH), NCC, CTP, ISTT
Owner / Private Practice Provider InnerVision Resources, LLC
Julia M. Wedemeyer(she/her/hers) is the founder and owner of InnerVision Resources, LLC, a trauma‑responsive private practice providing counseling, consulting, and educational services. The practice operates a virtual office serving clients across Ohio and a main office in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Julia is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio and a National Certified Counselor, with advanced credentials in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (ISTT) and as a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP). She integrates EMDR, Somatic EMDR, Applied Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS)/Parts Work, and holistic mind‑body interventions to support clients who are healing from complex trauma, post‑traumatic stress injury (PTSI), addiction recovery, disordered eating, and relationship challenges.
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Exhibits & Sponsorship at the AOCC
Get your business/organization in front of hundreds of potential customers, and form lasting relationships with professional licensed counselors, counselor educators, and supervisors from all across Ohio! Sign up today!
Visibility options are a great way to stand out from the rest of the vendors at the AOCC. Depending on your organization’s interest and needs, select a sponsorship level with general benefits or select a visibility option to receive targeted exposure. Visibility options over $4,000 automatically receive Gold Level benefits.
Semi‑exclusive. Two available. Keynote sponsorship provides the most direct exposure. Welcome conference attendees and introduce the keynote speaker and OCA staff.
Pre‑Con Sponsor$4,000
Exclusive. One available. Sponsor pre‑conference workshops. Introduce all workshop speakers and create a personalized environment to up to 150 participants on Wednesday.
Bag Sponsor$2,500
With your help, we can provide all attendees with a complimentary conference bag, embroidered with your logo, to use and carry during the conference and beyond.
Signage Sponsor$2,000
We’re in a new venue! Help us provide better directional signage at the Hyatt Regency. Your organization logo will be prominent on all directional signs created for the AOCC.
Lanyard Sponsor$1,500
Sponsor the badge lanyards and have your logo worn by every attendee throughout the conference. Want to provide your own lanyard?Contact us for reduced pricing.
