About Us

A Sound Mind Counseling Service

About Us

Dr. Shantel Thomas, Ph.D. is President and CEO of A Sound Mind Counseling Service, LLC. She received her B.A., M.Ed. from the University of Toledo where she attended on a full athletic scholarship and had a stellar career as a sprinter, traveling the world competing and receiving various honors, including MAC Athlete of the Year and NCAA Woman of the Year for Ohio. Her doctorate is from Kent State University.

Thomas was inducted into the University of Toledo’s Hall of Fame and selected as one of Cincinnati’s Leading Women. She was a Health Care Hero and Athena Awards finalist in 2006. She was also honored in Who’s Who of Black Cincinnati in 2009 and 2007. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a life member of the Ohio Counseling Association.

Shantel is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana. She and her husband, Benjamin, have two sons.

A Sound Mind Associates

	Kimberly Johnson, MA., Community Counseling Ms. Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She received her BA from Wittenberg University and an MA from Xavier University in Cincinnati Ohio. Ms Johnson has experience working with children, adolescents and families. She has 18 years experience working with at-risk populations. She is the mother of two children and a native of Cincinnati Ohio.

	Orienta Nicole Eison, MA, LPC Nicole has been working to improve the lives of youth for over 15 years. She holds a BA in African-American Studies from the University of Cincinnati, an MA in Community Counseling from Xavier University and she is a graduate of Public Allies, Americorp service learning program. She has worked at A Sound Mind Counseling Services since 2004, initially as a Counseling Intern and currently as an Independent Therapist, where she continues to use her skills to promote safe and healthy lifestyles for youth and families.
	Ms. Neresa Thomas is a licensed independent clinical counselor with A Sound Mind Counseling Service. She received her undergraduate degree from Tennessee State University and her Master's Degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati. Ms. Thomas was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and has worked in both Hamilton and Butler County. She has worked in the social service field for eight years and has worked with clients with a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Her areas of expertise include, but are not limited to Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADD, Anxiety Disorder, Grief and Loss, Stress and Anger Management, Women's Issues and End of Life Issues.

	Mrs. Shawnta Brent is a ( PCC ) Professional Clinical Counselor of A Sound Mind Counseling Service. Mrs. Brent received her Bachelors of Arts and Science from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio with a dual degree in Psychology/Social Work and her Masters in Agency Community Counseling from Xavier University. She has been in the field for over 13 years. Mrs. Brent has experience working with diverse backgrounds with mental health issues and other daily stressors. Her areas of interest include, but are not limited to Individual Counseling, Relationship Issues, Depression/Anxiety, Personal and Social Issues and Stress Management.
	Ms. Angela N. Smittie MSW, LISW-S Angela is an independently licensed social worker supervisor and has been a social worker for over nine years. She is clinically licensed to assess, diagnose and treat mental health disorders including addictions. She received her BSSW from Miami University, her MSW and her Certificate in Addictions Studies from the University of Cincinnati. Her Specialties include: Mental Health Issues, Stress Management, Drug/Alcohol Abuse/Addiction, Marital/Couples Counseling.
	Alicia Roberson, LPC, NCC Served in the United States Air Force and later went on to receive a masters degree in professional counseling in 1998 from Webster University. In addition to being a licensed professional counselor she is also a licensed school counselor. Mrs. Roberson has worked in the human services field for over 14 years, working with people with varying ages and from different backgrounds. She has had extensive training in the areas of Grief & Loss, Low Self Esteem, and Adolescent Issues and has special interests in the areas of Anxiety Disorders, Depression and Women’s Issues. While she has travels to various parts of the world she is native Cincinnatian where she resides with her family.
	Umona L. Sharp, MA, CTC Umona is a Christian Counselor with "A Sound Mind Counseling Services". She received her BS in Therapeutic Recreation from Indiana University and her MA in Christian Counseling from American Bible College and Seminary. She promotes optimal health in Jesus Christ. Mrs. Sharp has 11 years experience in the mental health field. She specializes in working with women and married couples. Her areas of expertise are depression, suicide, anxiety, sexual abuse, marital conflicts, and spiritual problems. She is happily married to Charles and they have two beautiful girls. She is a native of Terre Haute, Indiana.
	Kimberly Youngblood, LCDCIII, ICADC Kimberly has worked in the field of addictions for 25 years. Kimberly has a passion to assist individuals with personal addictions by providing them with coping skills to live a healthy and addictive free lifestyle. Kimberly holds a Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a focus on Addictions from the University of Cincinnati. She is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDCIII). She is also an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor by Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDPB). Kimberly also has experience in American Sign Language and volunteers these services at her local church.
	Greg Mason, LSW Mr. Greg Mason is a Licensed Social worker (LSW). He received his BSW from the College of Mount Saint Joseph and his Masters of Social Work (MSW) from The University of Cincinnati. Mr. Mason has experience working with adolescent's and families. His specialties include problems that affect youth and men such as anger, depression and stress management. Greg has nine years of experience working with at-risk populations, men and families. Mr. Mason is married with four children. He is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio.