The All Ohio Counselors Conference is a continuing education experience, sponsored by the Ohio Counseling Association (OCA). The mission of OCA is to support and advocate for professional licensed counselors, clients, counselor educators, and supervisors throughout the state. Motivated by our dedication to wellness and education, OCA seeks to promote, connect, and encourage all of our members through leadership, mentoring, advocacy, and professional development.
Join over 400 counseling professionals that will participate in sessions that cover a variety of relevant and timely topics for the counseling profession, a continuing education experience.
The All Ohio Counselors Conference is hosted by the Ohio Counseling Association (OCA) at an all new venue, just minutes away from historic downtown Dublin and Bridge Park!
$139 /night
Group room rate (Not including tax)
October 1
Booking cutoff date (Wednesday, October 1 by 11:59 PM ET)
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Get to know our AOCC Pre‑Conference Workshop Speakers.
Nancy Baur
LPCC, MRSS
Crisis Counselor Hopewell Health
Nancy Baur(she/her/hers) is a LPCC who works for Hopewell Health Centers in McArthur, Ohio. She works with youth in the public schools and serves as the supervisor for the Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Treatment program for her clinic. Nancy spent her first career as a teacher specializing in helping children with moderate to severe special education needs. Nancy has an undergraduate degree in teaching from Ohio University as well as two Master’s degrees from West Virginia University.
Kailey Bradley
Ph.D., LPCC‑S, NCC, FT
Counselor Refuge Counseling
Dr. Kailey Bradley(she/her/hers) is a licensed counselor and obtained a doctorate in counselor education and supervision in 2024 from Ohio University. Kailey also holds certifications in thanatology (FT) and has extensive training in grief counseling and end of life care. Kailey also is an educator and is currently an adjunct professor at Marian University in their thanatology program where she teaches courses on childhood bereavement, pediatric hospice care, and expressive arts in counseling.
Monica Burbank
MA, LPCC‑S (Ohio), Therapist
Gender & LGBTQ+ Therapist Mindfully
Monica Burbank(she/they) leads Mindfully’s Gender and Sexual Identity team. Monica has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Psychology, Queer Studies, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Monica has experience working with people across a wide range of identities and needs, from adolescents to older adults. Monica has worked with clients with depression, anxiety, bipolar and mood disorders, schizophrenia and related disorders, anger, and trauma and adjustment disorders.
Marisa Cargill
Ph.D., M.Ed., LPCC‑S
Counselor, Senior Lecturer, and Podcast Host More Light Counseling, LLC
Marisa Cargill(she/her/hers) is a seasoned mental health professional, educator, and advocate. With an extensive background in counseling and education, Marisa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her work in both clinical and academic settings. In her current role as a counselor at Spring Health and owner of her own mental health practice, More Light Counseling, LLC, Marisa provides compassionate care while she tailors treatment plans to address individual needs to ensure positive client outcomes.
Sacha Cheng
LPC
Graduate Teaching Assistant The Ohio State University
Sacha Cheng(she/her/hers) is responsible for RUOK? Buckeyes for Graduate and Professional Students. She is a current doctoral student in the Counselor Education program at The Ohio State University with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University (2024). Sacha works as a GTA in the OSU Suicide Prevention Program. Her clinical and research interests include multicultural counseling, international students, suicide prevention, and adverse childhood experiences.
Victoria Frazier
LPC
Counselor Arbor Sana
Victoria Frazier(she/her/hers) diagnoses and treats mental health conditions under the clinical supervision of Brenda Dillane, LPCC‑S. Victoria (Tori) utilizes person‑centered affirmative therapy and has experience working with clients of all ages dealing with anxiety, trauma disorders, and depression. Tori has a particular passion for LGBTQ+ clients and children ages 5+. Her clients are typically looking for someone to collaborate with and untangle complicated problems and questions.
Paul Granello
Ph.D., LPCC‑S
Associate Professor The Ohio State University
Paul F. Granello , Ph.D. (he/him/his) is an associate professor of Counselor Education in the Department of Educational Studies at The Ohio State University. He graduated with his M.S. in mental health counseling from Stetson University in 1990, and his Ph.D. in counselor education was awarded in 1995 from Ohio University. He is a LPCC‑S and Fellow of the American Counseling Association. In his clinical work in private practice, Paul specializes in working with clients who present with depression, anxiety, and suicide risk.
Darcy Haag Granello
Ph.D., LPCC‑S
Professor of Counselor Education The Ohio State University
Darcy Haag Granello(she/her/hers) is a Professor of Counselor Education and Director of The Ohio State University Suicide Prevention Program. She is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Supervising Credential and a Fellow of the American Counseling Association. She has published over 70 articles in peer‑reviewed national journals, has made over 300 international, national, and state presentations and has secured over $3 million in grants and funding.
Get to know our AOCC Pre‑Conference Workshop Speakers.
Nancy Baur
LPCC, MRSS
Crisis Counselor Hopewell Health
Nancy Baur(she/her/hers) is a LPCC who works for Hopewell Health Centers in McArthur, Ohio. She works with youth in the public schools and serves as the supervisor for the Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Treatment program for her clinic. Nancy spent her first career as a teacher specializing in helping children with moderate to severe special education needs. Nancy has an undergraduate degree in teaching from Ohio University as well as two Master’s degrees from West Virginia University.
Kailey Bradley
Ph.D., LPCC‑S, NCC, FT
Counselor Refuge Counseling
Dr. Kailey Bradley(she/her/hers) is a licensed counselor and obtained a doctorate in counselor education and supervision in 2024 from Ohio University. Kailey also holds certifications in thanatology (FT) and has extensive training in grief counseling and end of life care. Kailey also is an educator and is currently an adjunct professor at Marian University in their thanatology program where she teaches courses on childhood bereavement, pediatric hospice care, and expressive arts in counseling.
Monica Burbank
MA, LPCC‑S (Ohio), Therapist
Gender & LGBTQ+ Therapist Mindfully
Monica Burbank(she/they) leads Mindfully’s Gender and Sexual Identity team. Monica has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Psychology, Queer Studies, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Monica has experience working with people across a wide range of identities and needs, from adolescents to older adults. Monica has worked with clients with depression, anxiety, bipolar and mood disorders, schizophrenia and related disorders, anger, and trauma and adjustment disorders.
Marisa Cargill
Ph.D., M.Ed., LPCC‑S
Counselor, Senior Lecturer, and Podcast Host More Light Counseling, LLC
Marisa Cargill(she/her/hers) is a seasoned mental health professional, educator, and advocate. With an extensive background in counseling and education, Marisa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her work in both clinical and academic settings. In her current role as a counselor at Spring Health and owner of her own mental health practice, More Light Counseling, LLC, Marisa provides compassionate care while she tailors treatment plans to address individual needs to ensure positive client outcomes.
Sacha Cheng
LPC
Graduate Teaching Assistant The Ohio State University
Sacha Cheng(she/her/hers) is responsible for RUOK? Buckeyes for Graduate and Professional Students. She is a current doctoral student in the Counselor Education program at The Ohio State University with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University (2024). Sacha works as a GTA in the OSU Suicide Prevention Program. Her clinical and research interests include multicultural counseling, international students, suicide prevention, and adverse childhood experiences.
Victoria Frazier
LPC
Counselor Arbor Sana
Victoria Frazier(she/her/hers) diagnoses and treats mental health conditions under the clinical supervision of Brenda Dillane, LPCC‑S. Victoria (Tori) utilizes person‑centered affirmative therapy and has experience working with clients of all ages dealing with anxiety, trauma disorders, and depression. Tori has a particular passion for LGBTQ+ clients and children ages 5+. Her clients are typically looking for someone to collaborate with and untangle complicated problems and questions.
Paul Granello
Ph.D., LPCC‑S
Associate Professor The Ohio State University
Paul F. Granello , Ph.D. (he/him/his) is an associate professor of Counselor Education in the Department of Educational Studies at The Ohio State University. He graduated with his M.S. in mental health counseling from Stetson University in 1990, and his Ph.D. in counselor education was awarded in 1995 from Ohio University. He is a LPCC‑S and Fellow of the American Counseling Association. In his clinical work in private practice, Paul specializes in working with clients who present with depression, anxiety, and suicide risk.
Darcy Haag Granello
Ph.D., LPCC‑S
Professor of Counselor Education The Ohio State University
Darcy Haag Granello(she/her/hers) s a Professor of Counselor Education and Director of The Ohio State University Suicide Prevention Program. She is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Supervising Credential and a Fellow of the American Counseling Association. She has published over 70 articles in peer‑reviewed national journals, has made over 300 international, national, and state presentations and has secured over $3 million in grants and funding.
Mike Hochwalt
Ph.D., LPCC
Attorney Hochwalt, Schiff, and Thorp
Michael A. Hochwalt(he/him/his) has the complete background to help clients get past very stressful situations and cares about the process along with the final product. A lawyer since 1984 and LPCC, Mike has education, experience, and accomplishments that are extensive in the legal aspects of counseling. Mike also published Legal Issues in Counseling — a desk manual for Ohio Mental Health Professionals.
Mary Steiner Iiames
Ph.D., LSC
Program Director & Assistant Professor Winebrenner Theological Seminary
Dr. Mary Steiner Iiames(she/her/hers) is currently an assistant professor and the Director of the Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Program at Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Dr. Iiames practiced as a public school counselor for 31 years. She teaches both Legal & Ethical Issues in Counseling and Career Counseling in Winebrenner’s counselor education program, and she presents on the topics of law and ethics related to professional counseling in various settings.
Alisa Kaczorowski
Certified Trauma & Resilience Practitioner (CTRP)
Educational Consultant & Professional Development Facilitator AK Educational Consulting
Alisa Kaczorowski(she/her/hers) has spent almost two decades in education as an elementary and intermediate teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. Alisa is a Certified Trauma & Resilience Specialist and the author of How to Implement Professional Learning Communities the Right Way. She has trained thousands of teachers across the United States and presented at dozens of state and national conferences.
Charles "CJ" Potter
Ph.D., LPCC‑S (Ohio), Therapist
Teen & PTSD Therapist Mindfully
Charles "CJ" Potter(he/him/his) has a background in serving clients with concerns related to substance use and those with experience in the nation’s military. A practicing counselor since 2013, CJ graduated with his master’s degree in community mental health from Heidelberg University. CJ has his doctorate in Counselor Education from The Ohio State University, with a research focus on personal wellness.
Mike Hochwalt
Ph.D., LPCC
Attorney Hochwalt, Schiff, and Thorp
Michael A. Hochwalt(he/him/his) has the complete background to help clients get past very stressful situations and cares about the process along with the final product. A lawyer since 1984 and LPCC, Mike has education, experience, and accomplishments that are extensive in the legal aspects of counseling. Mike also published Legal Issues in Counseling — a desk manual for Ohio Mental Health Professionals.
Mary Steiner Iiames
Ph.D., LSC
Program Director & Assistant Professor Winebrenner Theological Seminary
Dr. Mary Steiner Iiames(she/her/hers) is currently an assistant professor and the Director of the Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Program at Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Dr. Iiames practiced as a public school counselor for 31 years. She teaches both Legal & Ethical Issues in Counseling and Career Counseling in Winebrenner’s counselor education program, and she presents on the topics of law and ethics related to professional counseling in various settings.
Alisa Kaczorowski
Certified Trauma & Resilience Practitioner (CTRP)
Educational Consultant & Professional Development Facilitator AK Educational Consulting
Alisa Kaczorowski(she/her/hers) has spent almost two decades in education as an elementary and intermediate teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. Alisa is a Certified Trauma & Resilience Specialist and the author of How to Implement Professional Learning Communities the Right Way. She has trained thousands of teachers across the United States and presented at dozens of state and national conferences.
Charles "CJ" Potter
Ph.D., LPCC‑S (Ohio), Therapist
Teen & PTSD Therapist Mindfully
Charles "CJ" Potter(he/him/his) has a background in serving clients with concerns related to substance use and those with experience in the nation’s military. A practicing counselor since 2013, CJ graduated with his master’s degree in community mental health from Heidelberg University. CJ has his doctorate in Counselor Education from The Ohio State University, with a research focus on personal wellness.
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Exhibits & Sponsorship at the AOCC
Get your business/organization in front of hundreds of potential customers, and form lasting relationships with professional licensed counselors, counselor educators, and supervisors from all across Ohio! Sign up today!
Visibility options are a great way to stand out from the rest of the vendors at the AOCC. Depending on your organization’s interest and needs, select a sponsorship level with general benefits or select a visibility option to receive targeted exposure. Visibility options over $4,000 automatically receive Gold Level benefits.
Semi‑exclusive. Two available. Keynote sponsorship provides the most direct exposure. Welcome conference attendees and introduce the keynote speaker and OCA staff.
Pre‑Con Sponsor$4,000
Exclusive. One available. Sponsor pre‑conference workshops. Introduce all workshop speakers and create a personalized environment to up to 150 participants on Wednesday.
Bag Sponsor$2,500
With your help, we can provide all attendees with a complimentary conference bag, embroidered with your logo, to use and carry during the conference and beyond.
Signage Sponsor$2,000
We’re in a new venue! Help us provide better directional signage at the Hyatt Regency. Your organization logo will be prominent on all directional signs created for the AOCC.
Lanyard Sponsor$1,500
Sponsor the badge lanyards and have your logo worn by every attendee throughout the conference. Want to provide your own lanyard?Contact us for reduced pricing.
