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Find Peace and Balance Through Counseling
At The Center for Behavioral Health, we focus on helping those who are enduring mental illness and developmental disabilities through empathetic counseling and psychiatric services. Trust our friendly staff and get the help you need today.

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Find Peace and Balance Through Counseling
At The Center for Behavioral Health, we focus on helping those who are enduring mental illness and developmental disabilities through empathetic counseling and psychiatric services. Trust our friendly staff and get the help you need today.

Steven King, M.D.

Dr. Steven King graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. King has trained at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Metro Health Medical Center and University Hospitals of Cleveland. He is a board-certified psychiatrist with specialty training in forensic psychiatry. He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association.

His areas of interests include the treatment of mood disorders, assessment and treatment of benzodiazepine dependence, treatment of the developmentally disabled, and performance of disability assessments.
Outpatient Councilor —  Boardman, OH — Center For Behavioral Health

Charles L. Boris, ACSW, LISW

Charles is a licensed independent clinical social worker and a board-certified diplomat in clinical social work. He is a member of the Academy of Clinical Social Workers and the National Association of Social Workers. He is licensed by the state of Ohio Counselors and Social Work Board. Charles has extensive experience in mental health services for more than 40 years. He counsels children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Mr. Boris specializes in providing marriage preparation counseling services with an emphasis on couples who are having difficulties managing emotional, behavioral and health concerns in couples therapy. He counsels couples who need to examine if they share lifestyle expectations or if they are at least compatible. Charles maintains a strong professional stance that relationship stressors can increase the probability and the onset, and prolong the course, of mental health problems in a trouble marriage. He also specializes in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with individuals who have been injured in industrial accidents and veterans. In addition, he offers grief counseling, stress management and crisis intervention.

He has an extensive background in cognitive, behavioral, psychotherapy, and clinical hypnosis. He stresses a multi-dimensional treatment approach to depression, anxiety, psychosomatic illnesses, and adult disorders. He collaborates closely with other health care providers to ensure continuity of care.

Mary Beth Barbush, PCC

Mary Beth has worked as an outpatient counselor at Center for Behavioral Health since 2007. Previous to this, she was employed in adult psychiatric services at Northside Hospital and in outpatient counseling services at Valley Counseling.

Mary Beth has experience in the treatment of mood disorders, especially for conditions such as anxiety disorders, panic attacks, depression, and bipolar disorder. She also specializes in providing counseling to improve coping skills for dealing more effectively with chronic pain and chronic medical conditions and the life-changing impact it can have on people’s lives.

Mary Beth provides marital and family counseling and is experienced with treating women’s issues including codependency traits, relationship problems, and self-esteem issues. She also provides assessments and counseling for adults with attention deficit disorder. As well, she has experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.

Mary Beth gained a bachelor's degree in psychology as well as a master's degree in community counseling from Youngstown State University. She is also licensed as a professional clinical counselor through the state of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board.
Outpatient Councilor —  Boardman, OH — Center For Behavioral Health

Diane Dankovich, MsED

Diane grew up in Mahoning Valley, has been married for 35 years, and has three children and two granddaughters.

Diane has been licensed in social work for 39 years, and a licensed counselor for 31 years, graduating with degrees both in sociology and psychology from Youngstown State University. She became nationally certified in 1982.

Diane has worked in a variety of mental health settings over the years, including outpatient agencies, schools, in-home counseling, special needs early childhood programs, as well as at the Department of Human Services as a social worker.

Diane specializes in individual counseling with children and adults, crisis intervention and trauma counseling, family counseling, school counseling, and play therapy. She treats individuals having depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, divorce/separation issues, low self-esteem, and behavioral concerns.

Diane’s personal philosophy is based on the quote, “Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is carrying some kind of burden.”

Diane also has volunteered in various organizations and in varying capacities such as a former Help Hotline Crisis Center volunteer and trainer, Mahoning County AIDS Task Force and Canfield Community CareNet Social Services chairperson.

April Topfer, PhD

Dr. April Topfer provides an integrated, transpersonal (beyond the ego), and wisdom-oriented approach in her clinical practice. She received her graduate and post-graduate training in Northern California with a focus on positive psychological approaches and treatment interventions. She is experienced with providing evidence-based practices, such as mindfulness, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and Self-Compassion to treat anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.

Another central focus in Dr. Topfer's practice includes treatment interventions for trauma; she received EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) trainings I and II. Her therapeutic style is interactive, compassionate, and present-oriented. She believes in helping the client follow his/her natural wisdom to cultivate healing and wholeness. 
Clinical Psychologist —  Boardman, OH — Center For Behavioral Health

Monica Franklin, M.A., LPCC

Monica is a licensed professional independent counselor. Graduating with her Masters Degree in 2008;  she has studied at the University of Toledo and Capella University. Practicing for over 13 years, throughout the course of her career she has held many positions to include in the home, community mental health agencies, corrections, and  private group practice. In the past she has facilitated dual diagnosis groups, worked extensively with first psychosis patients, conducted ongoing couple therapy sessions, supervised case managers and residential care homes, and provided and coordinated crisis care treatment. Currently Monica provides diagnostic assessments and individual therapy services to adults.

As a trained cognitive behavioral therapist Monica’s approach is one that is passionate, flexible, multidimensional, and catered to each person. Adding in elements of humor, harm reduction, problem solving, motivational interviewing, and acceptance Monica’s goal is to help each of her patient’s discover their inner power and take control over enacting beneficial changes.

Her areas of specialty include the treatment of  mood disorders, addictive behaviors, anxiety,  and managing adjustment periods. Monica’s current areas of interest are related to women’s issues, diminishing negative cultural impact, support of correctional staff and reintegration programming.

Mental Health Councilor —  Boardman, OH — Center For Behavioral Health

William Combs, LPCC

William worked as a specialist for fourteen plus years assuming a variety of roles including, case management, supervision, and dual diagnosis counseling. In this role William provided group, individual, and family therapy. He has an additional five years specializing in mental health treatment, providing services to a diverse population including inpatient crisis, forensics, and outpatient treatment.
William has experience working with most mental health diagnoses, with a focus on trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety disorders.

He uses a dynamic multi-disciplinary approach to treatment. His primary treatment method is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and specific subgroups of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to include Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He generally works with patients ranging from young adulthood to older adults.

William received an Associate's Degree in Human Services Technologies, and a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family studies from Kent State University. He went on to earn a Master's of Science in Education Counseling from Youngstown State University. He worked in the manufacturing industry for several years, and is an Army veteran.

Mental Health Councilor —  Boardman, OH — Center For Behavioral Health
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Thomas M. On 10.11.2018
Treated first class all the way through both visits from the initial screening tom the first visit with Dr. King. I am comfortable going to future visits.

Center for Behavioral Health, Boardman

725 Boardman Canfield Road, Building D, Boardman, OH 44512
 Phone: 330-783-9690
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