Therapists - Shalom Ministries

Meet The Therapists

Peggy Lesniewicz
Therapist, PhD, LPCC

Peggy has 18 years experiene of clinical experience with a focus on sexual abuse, trauma, and mental disorders. In addition to her general mental health therapy she is practitioner of EMRD, and with her doctorate in transpersonal psychology, she is able to approach these areas of concern in a creative way.

Peggy also specializes in spiritual crisis or emergency and has served as a spiritual director for persons seeking to gain a better and deeper understanding of thier spiritual journey. She has taught on the university level and was instrumental in starting the Santa Fe Counselling Center in Santa Fe NM. You can email Peggy at

Kerry Beck, LISW, MSW
Therapist

Kerry received his B.A., Major in Social Work from Goshen College and his Master's of Social Work from Florida State University.

Kerry's expertise is in individual and group therapy, particularly with adolescents.

Kerry has helped many who have struggled with a history of abuse and neglect, disrupted families, physical aggression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and PTSD, bipolar, and depression.

To schedule an appointment with Kerry Beck call l419-445-1552 or email aruttershalomworks.org

Rich Sherman, IMFT, LPC
Therapist

Rich received his Bachelors Religious Education at Great Lakes Christian College in 1983 and his Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy at Abilene Christian University in 1986. His clinical Coursework was done at Heidelberg College.

Rich has been a practicing therapist for more than 25 years. He has a heart for helping people and brings a wide range of competencies to those he serves including: Personal and social counseling, child and adolescent counseling, marriage and family counseling, pastoral counseling, employee assistance counseling, mental health counseling, chemical and dependency counseling, consultation, supervision, administration, and diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

To schedule an appointment with Rich call 419-445-1552 or email aruttershalomworks.org

Katie Sprow-Arend, LISW, MSW, BSW,
Therapist

Katie received her Master of Social Work degree from The Ohio State University and her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Bowling Green State University. She has eleven years experience in family assessment and treatment for individuals and families in the field of foster care and adoption. She has an exceptional record of in-home counseling and out-patient therapy to adults, adolescents, children, families and groups.

Katie's area of competence and experience are in play therapy, the treatment of mental and emotional disorders, Psychosocial Assessment, Intervention Planning, the treatment of children and adolescents, family and individual counseling and clinical supervision.

To schedule an appointment with Katie Sprow-Arend call 419-445-1552 or email aruttershalomworks.org