Layla Zickefoose, MSW, LISW
Layla Zickefoose is a licensed counselor in Virginia and Ohio. She earned her master’s in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. She enjoys whole-person treatment, believing that God created our physical, mental and spiritual selves to be intricately connected.
Layla earned a certification in nutrition and mental health in 2022 and also has specialized training in trauma care. Before moving to Ohio, Layla worked as a counselor in the Washington D.C. area, and volunteered to help those caught in human trafficking. Layla and her husband Dusty have two young kids.
Layla’s specialties: Anxiety, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Trauma and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Michael Sherr, Ph.D., M.S.W
Michael Sherr is Chair and Professor of Social Work at Cedarville University. He is an internationally recognized Christian scholar with over 25 years of practice and teaching experience. Michael enjoys using God’s word as a tool in counseling and is specifically focused on biblical discipleship at Maranatha Family Counseling.
Michael is also a co-founder of the Association of Christians in Health & Human Services, an organization supporting health and human services providers who are committed to Jesus Christ.
Michael and his wife Stacey have been married for over 30 years and have 3 children.
Michael’s specialties: Pornography Addiction, Men’s Issues and Anger
Michael Sherr, Ph.D., M.S.W
Michael Sherr is Chair and Professor of Social Work at Cedarville University. He is an internationally recognized Christian scholar with over 25 years of practice and teaching experience. Michael enjoys using God’s word as a tool in counseling and is specifically focused on biblical discipleship at Maranatha Family Counseling.
Michael is also a co-founder of the Association of Christians in Health & Human Services, an organization supporting health and human services providers who are committed to Jesus Christ.
Michael and his wife Stacey have been married for over 30 years and have 3 children.
Michael’s specialties: Pornagraphy Addiction, Men’s Issues and Anger
Alan Gruber, MA, MSW, LISW-S
Alan Gruber has formal training in biblical and clinical counseling before completing his master’s in Clinical Social Work from The University of Cincinnati. He has a variety of experience ministering to others, particularly to those facing major life transitions.
Alan enjoys studying and reading in his free time. Alan and his wife Joan have two daughters and one grandson. Joan and one of his daughters are also social workers! Their other daughter provides foster care.
Alan’s specialties: Grief, Health Issues, Aging, and Men’s Issues.
Amanda Rearick, MA, LPCC-S
Amanda has years of experience treating a wide range of mental health needs. She believes that true healing cannot happen without Jesus Christ and faith in Him. She graduated from the University of Akron with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Amanda enjoys walking with individuals with trauma and complex mental health challenges. Amanda also enjoys assisting children, teens and their families in managing mental health concerns.
In her free time, Amanda enjoys spending time in the sun, traveling, reading and playing with her two young children, dog and husband.
Amanda’s specialties: Trauma, anxiety, depression, and parenting skills. She is also trained in EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Emily Morrone, NCCA Licensed Pastoral Counselor
Emily is passionate about people knowing who God is and reminding them that they are known by Him. She is trained in deeply understanding ways God created us with unique differences that impact how we function and relate to each other. Her licence allows her to see anyone in the United States!
Emily has a master’s of arts in education and has experience mentoring teens. She loves helping children understand who God is and who He created them to be.
Emily is an active member at her church and lives in Louisiana with her husband.
Emily’s specialties: Relationship difficulties, emotional insecurities, Christian career guidance and social skills.
Beth Brown, MSW, LSW
Beth Brown has a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Political Science from Wright State University and her master’s in Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan. She works as a school mental health counselor, and has experience with behavior intervention and trauma informed care.
Beth is a leader for Bible Study Fellowship and really enjoys ministry to women. Beth also loves to travel and took an epic trip to Spain in 2023!
Beth’s specialties: Children, Teens, Women’s Issues, Depression and Anxiety
Beth Brown, MSW, LSW
Beth Brown has a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Political Science from Wright State University and her master’s in Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan. She works as a school mental health counselor, and has experience with behavior intervention and trauma informed care.
Beth is a leader for Bible Study Fellowship and really enjoys ministry to women. Beth also loves to travel and took an epic trip to Spain in 2023!
Beth’s specialties: Children, Teens, Women’s Issues, Depression and Anxiety
Diana Comiskey, M.Ed., LPC, LMHC
Diana Comiskey is a licensed counselor in Virginia and in Florida. She has been working with individuals and families for over a decade. She has experience serving youth in community mental health and in the school system.
Diana has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida International University and a master’s of Education in Family Counseling from The College of William and Mary. She and her husband live in Florida with their daughter.
Diana’s specialties: Teens, Women’s Issues, Anxiety and Depression
George Huff, MSSA, LISW – S
George Huff is a Senior Professor of Social Work at Cedarville University and has been there for the past 23 years. He especially enjoys working with couples, doing marriage counseling and pre-marital counseling.
George also has a heart to help people who have experienced trauma, particularly medical trauma. George and his wife were high school sweethearts and have two daughters and eight grandchildren.
George’s specialties: Marriage, Pre-Marital, Men’s Issues, and Medical Trauma
George Huff, MSSA, LISW – S
George Huff is a Senior Professor of Social Work at Cedarville University and has been there for the past 23 years. He especially enjoys working with couples, doing marriage counseling and pre-marital counseling.
George also has a heart to help people who have experienced trauma, particularly medical trauma. George and his wife were high school sweethearts and have two daughters and eight grandchildren.
George’s specialties: Marriage, Pre-Marital, Men’s Issues, and Medical Trauma
Hannah Gaskins, LPC
Hannah Gaskins has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Hawaii and a master’s degree from The Ohio State University. As someone involved in track and field in college, Hannah enjoys helping athletes strive for their goals while staying emotionally healthy.
In her free time, she likes to stay active in her community and church. She is also training to represent the United States’ national bobsledding team!
Hannah’s specialties: Teens, Women’s Issues, Depression, and Anxiety
Dustin Zickefoose
Dusty Zickefoose oversees the billing and daily operations of Maranatha Family Counseling. As a former corrections officer and an aid at a psychiatric residential facility, Dustin spent years working to help struggling people through vast experiences. He has a specific desire to be involved in the soul care of others and to help men struggling with sexual sin.
Dusty graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice in 2017. In his free time he enjoys woodworking and reading about theology and the bible.
Dustin Zickefoose
Dusty Zickefoose oversees the billing and daily operations of Maranatha Family Counseling. As a former corrections officer and an aid at a psychiatric residential facility, Dustin spent years working to help struggling people through vast experiences. He has a specific desire to be involved in the soul care of others and to help men struggling with sexual sin.
Dusty graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice in 2017. In his free time he enjoys woodworking and reading about theology and the bible.
Sarah Kittle, MA, RD, LD
Sarah Kittle is a dietician who has a heart for mental health and wellness. She is particularly interested in working with people struggling with eating disorders, body image struggles and with athletes.
She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Olivet Nazarene University and her master’s degree in Nutrition at Ball State University. She is licensed in Indiana and Kentucky. Sarah is a cross country and track athlete and still enjoys running. Sarah and her husband have two little girls.
Sarah’s specialities: Eating Disorders, Women’s Health, Gut Health, and Sports Nutrition.
