Wildwood Counseling Services

03/27/2026

Clinician Spotlight: Deanna Manolio, LSW

Deanna works with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and neurodivergence — especially those exploring late-diagnosed ADHD or autism.

Many of her clients have spent years feeling different, misunderstood, or like they’ve had to “perform” just to function. Her therapy style is grounded, authentic, and focused on helping clients unmask, better understand themselves, and build a life that works with their brain instead of against it.

Deanna offers virtual therapy for adults across Ohio with same week availability right now!

To learn more or schedule:
419-405-1000 (call or text)
https://www.wildwoodcounselingservices.com/deanna-manolio

03/23/2026

Clinician Spotlight: Lorenzo Mendez, LPCC

Sometimes it’s not that you don’t understand what’s going on- you just feel stuck in the thoughts, emotions, or patterns that keep showing up. You may be trying to push through anxiety, navigate OCD, or make sense of a difficult life transition, but aren’t sure how to move forward.

Lorenzo works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, and life changes. He has a strong interest in helping clients build confidence in managing difficult thoughts and emotions, while also creating a life that feels more meaningful and aligned.

His approach is calm, collaborative, and supportive. Lorenzo focuses on helping clients develop practical coping skills while also encouraging growth, autonomy, and a deeper understanding of themselves.

Lorenzo offers in-person and virtual therapy at Wildwood Counseling Services.

To learn more or schedule:
419-405-1000 (call or text)
https://www.wildwoodcounselingservices.com/lorenzo-mendez

03/05/2026

Clinician Spotlight: Huda Kaake, LPCC

Some people come to therapy already deeply self-aware. They understand their patterns, have reflected on their past, and know the “why” behind their struggles - but still feel stuck.

Huda works with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, identity exploration, and complex relationship patterns. Many of her clients are therapists, teachers, and other professionals who spend a lot of time in their heads and are looking for support turning insight into meaningful change.

Her approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and reflective. She focuses on creating a space where clients can slow down, explore their experiences honestly, and reconnect with themselves in ways that feel empowering and authentic.

Huda offers individual therapy for adults and couples at Wildwood Counseling Services.

To learn more or schedule with Huda:
419-405-1000 (call or text)
https://www.wildwoodcounselingservices.com/huda-kaake

03/05/2026

Eating disorders are serious medical illnesses, and the way we talk about them matters. Here are some facts you can use during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week and beyond to help shape the conversation around eating disorders. https://go.usa.gov/xzqGj.

02/18/2026

New Virtual OCD Peer Support & Coaching Group (18+)

If you’re struggling with OCD — or anxiety that feels obsessive, repetitive, and exhausting — you’re not alone.

We’re launching a virtual OCD peer support and coaching group focused on ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention) skills. A formal diagnosis is not required.

This is a structured, reassurance-free space where you’ll:
✔ Learn how the OCD cycle works
✔ Reduce compulsions (including reassurance-seeking)
✔ Build tolerance for uncertainty
✔ Practice responding differently in real time

We focus on growth and skill-building — not detailed processing of intrusive thought content.

Facilitated by Makayla at Wildwood Counseling Services.
Spots are limited to preserve safety and group integrity.

Message us or contact our office at 419-405-1000 to learn more.

You don’t have to eliminate uncertainty to move forward. You just have to learn how to tolerate it — and we can practice that together.

12/27/2025

10/14/2025

Busy week? We’ve got you. 🧡

Wildwood is now offering evening and weekend sessions for kids, families, and psychiatry clients — so you can get the support you need without rearranging your whole week.

Our team provides a calm, understanding space for healing, growth, and connection — whenever you’re ready.

Find a time that fits:
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10/14/2025

🌿 Now Enrolling: “Let’s Unpack That” Support Group 🌿

Therapists Jamie and Jade will be leading the next round of our Let’s Unpack That group — a supportive space for women (18+) to explore disordered eating, body image, and self-acceptance in a safe, understanding environment.

📅 Start Date: November 19th
🕠 Time: 6:30–8:00 PM (biweekly for 6 weeks)
📍 Location: In-person (3454 Oak Alley Court Suite 505, Toledo, OH) or virtual option available
💵 Self-pay: $40 Per Session

This group is designed to help participants unpack the thoughts and patterns that impact their relationship with food, body, and self-worth — while connecting with others who understand.

If you know someone who might benefit, please share this post or reach out to Jamie or Jade for more information.

08/05/2025

08/05/2025

As the school year begins, it’s more important than ever for youth to have access to high-quality enrichment programs!

Did you know you can call 211 or search our resource database to find youth programs available right here in our community?

Studies show that participating in enrichment programs supports personal growth, academic success, and social development.

👉 Visit our database today and discover opportunities that can make a lasting impact on your child’s future! https://bit.ly/211database

08/05/2025

I want to share one of my favorite frameworks for parenting, and one I come back to again and again: Most Generous Interpretation, or as I call it, MGI.

It’s human to jump to conclusions when a child acts out, like hitting a sibling or snapping at us after coming home from school. Our first thought is often our LGI - Least Generous Interpretation - thinking something like, “Hmm, my kid’s just a sociopath, they don’t care about anyone,” or “They’re bad.”

But what if we paused... and made space for a different story by using our MGI? By thinking of the most generous interpretation, you can separate a child from their behavior.

With the MGI framework, we remember that our child is still figuring out how to manage frustration and sometimes struggles to express their feelings. Now we know that we need to work on this skill with them and we build a stronger and more stable connection with our child in the process.

The MGI framework is 100% applicable in adult relationships too - with a coworker, friend, or partner! Truly a game changer in conflict resolution. What is a behavior that you can reframe and give your most generous interpretation of? Let me know in the comments below.

08/05/2025