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    Guiding House Counseling & Coaching provides compassionate counseling/mental health therapy using modalities such as EMDR, Somatic Therapy, IFS, CBT, and more for a vast variety of mental health concerns, trauma, and life adjustments.

    We also offer marriage counseling and marriage intensives.

    We see individuals, couples, and families throughout Ohio via telehealth, and in-person locally in North Canton, Jackson Towship, Canton, Green, Uniontown, Hartville, Massillon, and surrounding areas throughout Stark and Summit Counties.

    We invite you to take a moment to browse our website.

    At Guiding House, we are deeply rooted in values of compassion, grace, healing, and clinical excellence.

    Our approach is grounded in     respect, curiosity, and the belief that every person carries sacred worth. We meet you where you are, with no agenda—only quality clinical care.

    Feel free to text/call us:

    330.778.2919

    We are happy to answer any questions or set up an appointment.


    You can also e-mail us

A different kind of counseling experience…

  • 12 experienced mental health therapists specializing in specific areas of mental health. We use the “gold standard modalities” to treat each concern.

  • Personalized therapist matching.

  • Marriage Intensives. (Mini and Full Weekend)

  • EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Therapy. (Bottom -Up work)

  • Psychological Testing. (ADHD)

  • A warm, boutique, sensory- catering environment.

  • Men & women’s mental health/ sexuality & gender concerns. We do not clench our pearls (we promise).

  • Christ-centered counseling available (by request). We also help treat spiritual abuse.

  • High therapist retention allows clients to build lasting relationships with the same trusted clinician. We value and are grateful to have such an exceptional team.

Connect with a counselor who understands your unique journey.

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    Janelle Paris, MAEd., LPCC-S

    Founder, Co-Owner, Managing Director
    Mental Health Therapist

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    Dr. Matthew Paris, Psyd.

    Co-Owner, Clinical Director
    Licensed Psychologist

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    Megan Nogasky, JD, LISW

    Mental Health Therapist

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    Jen Slaski, MA, LPC

    Mental Health Therapist

  • A woman with brown hair and light skin smiling, sitting on a beige couch in front of a large green plant and a wooden wall, wearing a dark blue blouse, a gold watch, and a gold chain necklace.

    Katya Shilling, MSW, LSW

    Mental Health Therapist

  • A smiling woman with wavy brown hair and glasses, sitting on a beige armchair, wearing a floral blouse and purple cardigan.

    Ellie Brooks, MA. LSW

    Mental Health Therapist

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    Jarrod Pyle, MS, LPC, LICDC

    Mental Health Therapist

  • A middle-aged woman with shoulder-length gray hair smiling, sitting on a beige armchair in a cozy living room with a potted plant on a table behind her.

    Mel Scott, MAEd, lpc

    Mental Health Therapist

  • A woman with short curly hair smiling while resting her chin on her hand in a cozy, well-lit room with blue curtains and modern decor.

    Taryn Bentley, MAED, LPCC

    Mental Health Therapist

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    Sarah stein, maed, lpcc-s

    Mental Health Therapist

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    Catherine Moody, MS, LPC

    Mental Health Therapist

  • A woman with long brown hair and a black sweater smiling while sitting on a beige chair in a well-lit room with cream-colored curtains and a lamp.

    Rachel long, maed, lpcc

    Mental Health Therapist

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    nikki olear

    Office Manager

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    Nicole Knisely

    Billing Specialist

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    Individual Counseling

    Adults 18+

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  • Marriage Counseling

    Using the Gottman Relationship Checkup resources.

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    Children & Family Counseling

    Children ages 6-18

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    Psychological Testing

    Interview, testing, scoring, interpretation, and explanation with a licensed psychologist.

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Guiding House Counseling is dedicated to providing comfort, healing, and hope to our community.

We offer mental health counseling/therapy in person locally to those in Jackson Township, North Canton, Canton, Perry Township, Plain Township, Louisville, Marlboro, Massillon, Canal Fulton, Hartville, Green, Uniontown, Manchester, New Franklin, Mogadore, Alliance, Tallmadge, Hudson, Stow, Cuyahoga Falls, Wooster, Akron, and surrounding areas in Ohio.

We are also able to see clients via telehealth within the entire state of Ohio.

We offer a safe, non-judgemental, and compassionate space for clients of all ages and backgrounds. Our licensed therapists offer techniques from:

  • Trauma

  • Parts of Self

  • Identifying distorted thoughts and reframing them into realistic thoughts.

  • All interviews, testing, scoring, interpretations, and explanations are done with our licensed Psychologist, Dr. Paris.

  • Behavioral

Conveniently located behind Belden Village:

Guiding House Central
4429 Fulton Dr NW
Canton, Ohio 44718
(Second Floor)

Guiding House “THe loft”
4469 Fulton Dr. NW
Canton, Ohio 44718
(Second Floor)

Both located in the same condo complex
on the opposite sides of the parking lot.

Telehealth & In-Person Sessions available.

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    Telehealth

    You’ll get a link sent to your phone and e-mail. Simply click the link and log on to meet with your therapist.

    It’s that simple!

    Now you can schedue sessions on lunch breaks, at school, during the children’s naps, etc.

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    In-Person

    Come a little early and rest in our calming waiting areas. Have a light snack and a cup of coffee or tea. We’re so glad to have you as our guest.

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