Current Residents and Alumni

Meet the Residents and Alumni of the Cleveland Emotional Health Private Practice Residency Program

Discover the remarkable individuals shaping the Cleveland Emotional Health Private Practice Residency Program. Our current residents form a diverse and passionate group, each bringing a unique perspective to emotional well-being and contributing to an enriching learning environment.

Our esteemed alumni have made significant contributions beyond private practice, excelling in research, distinguished clinical work, integrative therapies, and community advocacy. Together, we are a resilient network of professionals committed to advancing emotional health and making a lasting positive impact on the field.

Leslie Baker

Leslie Baker, a distinguished alumna, holds several Master’s degrees, the most recent from the University of Rochester. She is the proud founder of Soultion Alchemy, located in Brighton, NY. Leslie integrates spiritual elements, encompassing intuitive insights and non-ordinary reality experiences into her therapeutic interventions.

Brittany Chenenko

Brittany Chenenko, an accomplished alumna, holds both a Master’s in education and a Master’s in counseling from the University of Rochester. She is the visionary founder of Seed to Spout Counseling, Located in Rochester, NY, serving as a dedicated pediatric and family counselor.

Oliver Boxell

Alumnus Oliver Boxell, Ph.D. is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Counseling and Counseling Education at The University of Rochester, located in Rochester, NY

Jessica Wilcox

Resident Jessica Wilcox, a proud Masters alumna of St. Bonaventure University, practices as a compassionate family and children’s therapist located in Geneseo, NY.

Leah Batey

Alumna Leah Batey hold a Master’s degree from the University of Texas, works with young adults, young professionals, and as a couples counselor. She is the owner of Held and Free Counseling located in Brighton, NY

Leigha Smith

Resident Leigha Smith is completing her Master’s in Counseling at Alfred University and is counseling young children, teens, and their families, located in Brighton, NY.

Vanessa Mangione

Resident Vanessa Mangione completed her master’s degree from the University of Rochester and works with adults using experiential, relational, attachment-focused and trauma-informed approaches. She is also fluent in Italian!