Nicola Sherman (Nicki) is a 1996 graduate of BGSU and is independently licensed in both clinical and addiction counseling. Nicki is honored to have served the Oak Harbor area residents for 27 years including 20 years as founder & clinical director of Co-Pilot Counseling, LLC. 

 

Nicki utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma informed care to support teens, adults, and couples in their personal growth. She believes that an increased understanding of automatic cognitive and behavioral patterns while utilizing simple holistic, mindful techniques can bring decreased symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction leading to healthier coping skills & happier relationships.

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Professionally, Nicki loves to influence the next generation of counselors. She supervises, challenges, & mentors each masters level intern, strengthening clinical skills and providing cutting edge treatment.

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Personally, Nicki and her husband live in the Oak Harbor area where they raised their three adult children.  She enjoys gardening, cross stitching, kayaking, scrapbooking, and fishing on lake Erie.

Zeb Schafer is currently completing a Master’s in Counseling at Bowling Green State University, building on his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University. 

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With a particular focus on teens, children, and young adults, Zeb uses techniques grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift negative thought patterns, develop healthy coping skills, and address the root causes of their struggles. His approach is centered on supporting clients in managing their current challenges while also exploring deeper issues that may be contributing to those struggles. He is committed to helping clients build resilience, improve their mental well-being, and make positive changes in their lives.

 

Outside of the office, Zeb enjoys watching sports, listening to music, and spending time with his family and dog.

Claudia's goal is to assist and support clients as they encounter various mental and emotional challenges, while fostering an inclusive and accepting environment. With skills such as client empowerment and empathetic listening, Claudia takes pride in her ability to create an uplifting therapeutic environment focused on client-centered growth.

 

Additionally, through her previous experience as a nanny, Claudia has worked with children directly in various capacities while assisting their emotional, mental, and physical development. Claudia's coursework has enhanced her counseling skills and increased her knowledge of adolescent and adult theories and treatments.

 

Overall, Claudia's diverse experiences in nonprofit work and adolescent development studies have provided her with an understanding of and a passion for working with children, adolescents and those who are grieving.

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Michael Rizzi (Rizzi) received his Master's of Arts in Counseling degree from Heidelberg University where he also graduated with a bachelors in Psychology.

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As a full-time counselor at Co-Pilot, Michael assists people achieve their highest potential and allow anybody and everybody the space to be heard and be recognized as an individual. 

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Rizzi enjoys golf, video gaming, creating podcasts, at-home cinema, and spending time together with his friends, family, and dogs. He intends on one day managing his own private practice as well as a business in property management.

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A message from Michael:

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"Believe you can and you're halfway there."

- Theodore Roosevelt

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Anthony is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern and graduate research assistant at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) for both adults and children.

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Anthony is passionate about helping clients navigate challenges by identifying their strengths, reshaping thought patterns, and fostering motivation for change through evidence-based, best practices. His approach is client-centered, collaborative, and goal-oriented, creating a supportive space where clients can develop effective coping strategies and work toward meaningful progress in their mental health journey.

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Meegan Kaiser is the one who keeps our Co-Pilot team on the straight and narrow.

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Meegan is an entrepreneur and community oriented individual who, prior to joining Co-Pilot Counseling, operated her own educational childcare business for 8 years. She believes that everyone, no matter their age, deserves somewhere comfortable and inviting to grow, develop character traits, and explore a variety of skills.

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Meegan believes that communication is key for success when seeking counseling. During her office hours she can be reached by phone call and email. She will go above and beyond to investigate and explain insurance benefits, schedule your first session, or relay messages to your counselor.

 

Meegan currently resides in Oak Harbor and is married with three children, two cats and one dog. She enjoys warm weather, reading, playing golf, crochet, and baking.