Abby graduated with her Masters of Social Work from the University of Akron in 2014. She has spent her career providing mental health therapy to individuals between 5 and 65. Abby has received extensive trauma training over her career and utilizes this information in partnership with evidenced based treatment methods to provide best practice to clients. Abby has worked in outpatient treatment, inpatient treatment and school-based community mental health care. Abby is an EMDR provider and is trained to provide trauma first aid interventions such as CRT and ATIP. 

E-Mail Abby at:

Abby@IlluminateWooster.com

Angela earned her Masters of Social Work from The University of Akron in 2011. She has experience providing outpatient therapy to children, teens, adults, and families. Angela integrates evidence-based approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR Level 1 trained) to support healing at both cognitive and body-based levels. Her clinical interests include trauma, particularly in the context of attachment and development, as well as parenting and adoption support. Angela’s approach prioritizes collaborative, meaningful relationships and is grounded in an understanding of the nervous system. 

Angela currently offers telehealth services only.

E-mail Angela at:

Angela@IlluminateWooster.com

Karen Becker, MA, LPCC-S

Karen has been in the counseling field for 34 years. Karen has expertise in the following areas: adults who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss and marital counseling. She is currently accepting adult clients! 

Karen@IlluminateWooster.com

Bethany Proudfoot, DSW, LSW, LNHA, is a licensed social worker with over 12 years of experience in clinical practice, healthcare leadership, and trauma-informed care. She holds a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Louisville, completed in 2025, and offers a compassionate, client-centered approach grounded in evidence-based therapy and respect for each person’s lived experience. Bethany works with older adults and individuals navigating chronic illness, anxiety, and depression, as well as grief, life transitions, and caregiver stress. Her clinical approach integrates trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral strategies, strengths-based practice, and mindfulness practices, using a holistic person-in-environment perspective. With a background in healthcare leadership, Bethany brings a strong understanding of burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and the challenges faced by caregivers and helping professionals. She creates a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental therapy space where clients can build sustainable coping skills, healthier boundaries, and greater self-compassion.

Bethany@IlluminateWooster.com