Meet Our Team!
Casey Sleppy is the owner and founder of Calm Waters Counseling, LLC. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor and a supervisor (LPCC-S). She received her Master of Education in clinical mental health counseling from Kent State University.
She has extensive experience working with teenagers and adults with a variety of disorders. These include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma/ PTSD, work or school stress, chronic illness/ pain, and relationship conflict. She is passionate about helping others overcome barriers to their life goals, and encourages her clients to take care of themselves in addition to taking care of others in their lives.
Casey’s top 3 modalities are dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. She aims to increase client’s insight into unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors stemming from past experiences, increase their self-compassion and positive self-talk, and give them the tools to help them change their lives for the better.
Madison Chizmar earned her degree from Kent State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She has experience working in university and community mental health settings, where she has supported adolescents and young adults from diverse backgrounds.
Madison’s primary clinical focuses include LGBTQ+ issues and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), along with substance use concerns, adolescent mental health, and navigating life transitions and personal growth.
Madison values a warm, collaborative, and person-centered counseling relationship, believing that meaningful change happens when clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
She integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to meet clients where they are and support them in working toward their goals. Madison is committed to creating a supportive and affirming space that fosters self-awareness, resilience, and lasting change.
