Meet Our Counselor Trainees

Cornerstone Family Services is committed to increasing accessibility of Christian counselors and furthering counselor education in Central Ohio by providing internship opportunities for counseling graduates. Each Counselor Trainee (CT) is required by the State of Ohio to log 600 hours of supervised counseling before receiving their Licensed Professional Counselor designation. Each counseling session is reviewed with their supervising Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S). After reaching the 600-hour milestone, CT’s are required to pass the National Counselor Exam (NCE) to receive their Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) designation.

During the training and supervisory period, state law prohibits interns from receiving direct compensation for their counseling services. Through the internship program, Cornerstone provides no-cost counseling services for social agencies such as Mental Health America of Ohio (MHA), as well as low-pay counseling for economically disadvantaged clients. Fees collected from low-pay clients go directly to Cornerstone to support our mission of providing quality professional mental health care to anyone in need, regardless of financial means.

 

Mackenzie Arbogast, CT

Email: marbogast@cstoneohio.org

Phone: 614-459-3003 ext 822

Focus: Adjustment issues, Adolescents, Adoption, Anxiety, Chronic illness, College, Depression, Grief, Life transitions, Spiritual issues, Trauma, Women’s issues

Mackenzie Arbogast CT is a counselor trainee under the supervision of Chad Kays LPCC-S. She is studying at Ashland Theological Seminary to get her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Mackenzie graduated magna cum laude from the University of Toledo in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has been a nurse for seven years. Mackenzie is a member of the American Counseling Association.

Professional Focus:

Mackenzie is passionate about helping individuals on their path to healing and wholeness. She wishes to provide a safe environment where people can come as they are and find support. She is interested in working with: adults, adolescents, college students, people struggling with adjustments, anxiety, adoption, depression, grief, spiritual issues, trauma, women’s issues, and end-of-life challenges. Mackenzie is a nurse, and would love to partner with other healthcare workers on their path towards personal wellness.

Personal Info:

Mackenzie grew up in the Midwest. She spent two years in New York walking and eating her way through the city. She now lives in Columbus, and looks to travel every chance she gets. She also loves hiking, thrifting, a good cup of coffee, and spending time with loved ones.

Kristen Bullock, CT

Email: kbullock@cstoneohio.org

Phone: 614-459-3003 ext 824

Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Parenting, Marriage

Kristen Bullock is a counselor trainee under the supervision of Tracy Whiteside LPCC-S. She is studying at Liberty University for her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Kristen graduated from Ohio University with a BA in Psychology. Kristen has experience volunteering with the Crisis Text Line.

Professional Focus:

Kristen is interested in working with adolescents, adults, and couples. Her specific areas of interest are addiction, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, marriage and family issues.

Personal Interest:

Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband and six children. She enjoys reading about mental health, spirituality, and history.

Anne Cummings, CT

Email: acummings@cstoneohio.org

Phone: 614-459-3003 ext 820

Focus: Adjustment Issues, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Relationships, Trauma

Anne Cummings CT is a counselor trainee under the supervision of Seth Evans LPCC-S. She is studying at Ashland Theological Seminary to get her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Anne graduated from The Ohio State University in 2002 with a BS in Human Development and Family Studies. She has since been working to raise her three children with her husband, spent six years teaching preschool classes, works as a substitute teacher, and serves in her church’s children’s ministry. She is thrilled to be following her life-long calling into the counselling profession.

Professional Focus:

Anne is interested in working with adolescents and adults struggling with adjusting to life’s changes, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and dealing with traumatic experiences in the past.

Personal Interests:

Anne enjoys juggling the demands of three active teenagers, spoiling her pandemic puppy, and going on adventures with her family.

Melissa Pluth, CT

Email: mpluth@cstoneohio.org

Phone: 614-459-3003 ext. 823

Focus: Adjustment Issues, Anxiety, Depression

Melissa Pluth CT is a counselor trainee under the supervision of Tracy Whiteside LPCC-S. She is studying at Ashland Theological Seminary to get her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Melissa graduated from Xavier University in 2003 with a MA in Clinical Psychology and prior to that from Ohio University in 2001 with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Philosophy.

Melissa is an active member of esteemed professional organizations, including the American Counseling Association (ACA), where she stays abreast of the latest advancements in counseling practices. Her commitment extends to the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC), reflecting her dedication to incorporating spiritual and ethical considerations into the counseling process. In addition, Melissa is a proud member of Chi Sigma Iota, the international honor society for counseling students and professionals.

Melissa has since been working as an adjunct professor, volunteering at her local church in production and working at Beyond the Board game store to hep people find amazing hobby board games.

Professional Focus:

Melissa is interested in working with adolescents and adults struggling with adjusting to life’s changes, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and experiences in the past.

Personal Interests:

Melissa enjoys learning and playing board games, spending time with family and friends, and snuggling her cats while reading a good book. Her current favorite board game is Calico.

Amy Proctor, CT

Email: aproctor@cstoneohio.org

Phone: 614-459-3003 ext 821

Focus: adolescents, adults, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting, spiritual, and women’s issues.

Amy Proctor CT is a counselor trainee under the supervision of Tracy Whiteside LPCC-S. She is studying at Ashland Theological Seminary to earn her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Amy also holds a Masters of Science in Industrial Relations from Loyola University Chicago and a BS in Psychology from the University of Illinois.

Professional Focus:
Amy is passionate about working with adolescents and adults on their paths towards wellness. Her areas of focus include adoption, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting, spiritual, and women’s issues. Amy strives to provide an encouraging and nurturing environment in which to partner with her clients toward hope and healing.

Personal Interests:
Amy has been a stay at home mom, Bible study leader, and active church leader. She has served underprivileged families through a resource ministry for the past 13 years. She and her husband of 32 years have walked through the ups and downs of life with their growing family of five adult children and friends. Amy is grateful to be pursuing her new calling in counseling; discovering a new way of manifesting the Son of God makes her heart beat with excitement.

“We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19