Renew Christian Counseling Professionals

Life can be hard, and we all need a little help sometimes! Talking with a therapist can help foster growth and healing in many ways. At Renew, we strive to help our clients:

Untangle complicated emotions and hurt

Gain insight into how to set healthy boundaries in relationships

Get “unstuck” and heal from the past

Manage stress and intense emotions such as depression, anxiety and intrusive, overwhelming thoughts

Cope with difficult situations and emotions

Identify and challenge unhelpful “stuck points” and patterns of self-talk

Clarify and begin working towards personal, relational and emotional goals

As a faith-based counseling center, we seek to meet each client where they are in their spiritual journey and walk gently and humbly with them through their trials. Our mission is to help clients “be transformed by the renewal of [their] mind” (Romans 12:2)

Annie Baxter, MSW, LISW-S, Owner

Annie Baxter is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor (LISW-S). Annie began counseling adults and adolescents in 2007. She has worked in a variety of settings including a crisis intervention hotline, multiple community mental health centers, a hospital Weight Management Clinic and several private practices in Mason and West Chester. Annie works with adults and teens dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship concerns, identity and esteem crises, spiritual concerns, stress management, and weight management & healthy lifestyle goals. Annie currently provides in-person sessions, telehealth options and outdoor Walk & Talk Therapy sessions in local parks.

Annie works from a faith-based counseling perspective and integrates spiritual principles into a Cognitive Behavioral model of therapy. She enjoys helping people grow and find peace and healing for their relational and emotional concerns through the lens of their faith in Christ. She has a particular passion for helping women navigate the stressors of life transitions and challenges.

Annie makes it her goal to create a safe, warm and non-judgmental environment where clients can process and challenge unhelpful thinking, relationship and behavior patterns. She strives to create a therapeutic relationship that is warm and accepting as she helps clients to grow, heal and thrive in their emotional, physical, relational and spiritual lives. Annie has extensive experience in Trauma Processing Therapy for adult survivors of childhood abuse and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for trauma, mood and anxiety disorders.

Annie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Miami University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati. Annie also holds a Formation Certificate through the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation.

Annie’s Rates:

Initial Assessment: $165

Individual Session: $150

Couples/Family session: $165

CCEF Biblical Counseling

Kathy Strzyzykowski, MSW, LISW, Therapist

Kathy is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). She began counseling children and their parents in 2010. Since then, she has worked in adoption, pregnancy counseling, community-based therapy with kids, teens, and adults, and in private practice. Kathy enjoys working with adults, couples, teens, and children who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, neurodiversity, and grief and loss. Kathy currently provides in-person and telehealth sessions.

Kathy approaches each person with compassion and grace, and she partners with them to take the next step in their personal journey. Kathy uses the Bible as the foundation of all her counsel, and desires to help her clients grow in their personal relationship with Jesus. She helps people unpack the obstacles that are preventing them from flourishing personally, relationally, physically, and spiritually, and provides practical skills to address them. She utilizes a variety of modalities based on the client’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play therapy, as well as teaching communication skills to improve relationships. Kathy seeks to be client-centered and wants each person to be an active part of their own healing and progress.

Kathy obtained a bachelor’s degree in Bible and Counseling from Clarks Summit University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University.

Areas of Focus:

Christian Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Social Concerns, Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Play Therapy, Grief and Loss, Pregnancy and Post-partum, Biblical Counseling

Kathy’s Rates

Initial Session: $155

Individual Session: $140

Couples/Family Session: $155

Meredith Scudder, MSW, LSW, Therapist

Meredith is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), licensed in Ohio and Indiana. She began her
career in the mental health field in 2014 and has been providing psychotherapy since 2019.
Meredith has worked in a variety of settings including schools, private practice, wilderness
therapy, and a faith-based non-profit. She has experience working with at-risk youth/teens within the juvenile justice system, a psychiatric hospital, and a pediatric day treatment center. Meredith primarily works with teens, families, and young adults specializing in treating trauma and attachment. She seeks to help others get to the root of their distress, rather than just manage the symptoms seen on the surface.

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, overwhelming stress, self-worth, relationships, or addiction, Meredith strives to help you identify and heal what’s underneath.

Meredith currently provides in-person and telehealth sessions. Meredith is passionate about helping individuals recognize their maladaptive behaviors and patterns and identify and heal the emotional wounds driving them. Unattended emotional wounds impact our relationships and how we see ourselves, creating major barriers to living out the abundant life God promises. In order to heal, we must feel. Through patience and attunement, Meredith holds the safe space needed to sit with your pain, so you can be relieved
of it. She believes it is important that you feel seen, heard, and understood, meeting you where you are and approaching with intentionality, truth, grace, and love. Meredith utilizes a holistic approach, including trauma responsive care, brain-based therapy, and God’s truth, to help you reprocess and heal the root of your distress, so you can discover your identity, passions, and purpose.

Meredith obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work
from Indiana University. Meredith is a Certified Brainspotting Therapist and holds a certificate in Neuropsychotherapy. Meredith practices under the supervision of Annie Baxter, MSW, LISW-S.

Meredith’s Rates:
Initial Session: $155

Individual Session: $140

Couples/Family Session: $155

Due to availability, experience levels and other factors all of our therapists bill at different rates. You can find these rates under each therapist’s biography. Common fees and cancellation fees are listed below. Please reach out to info@renewccp.com with questions.

Reading/Replying to e-mails/Phone: $25/15 min

Late Cancellation (less than 24 hour): $75

No Show: Full Session Fee Applied for No Show/No Call

While we do not currently accept insurance, we are happy to help clients navigate the process for seeking out of network reimbursement. Your insurance plan may include partial or full reimbursement for private pay mental health services. Please reach out to info@rewnewccp.com for questions regarding the insurance reimbursement process.

You can also use helpful tools, such as Reimbursify, to manage your out of network reimbursements.

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Notice of Good Faith Estimate:
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

We are here to help. Reach out today for more information or to schedule with one of our therapists. You can also contact us by phone at 513-443-4845 or e-mail info@renewccp.com.
Existing clients can schedule an appointment through the Portal or by reaching out directly to their therapist.

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