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05/03/10
The 9th Annual Sophia Center Golf Outing fundraiser will be held Friday, July 16th, 2010 at the South Toledo Golf Club. Group and individual participation as well as sponsorship opportunities are available. More...

09/19/08
The Organized Student Workshop provides helpful information for parents of children with learning problems and ADHD More...

02/13/08
Sophia Center has been selected to receive donations from the Jamie Farr golf tournament in 2008. More...
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Sylvania Office

Counseling Staff

S. Rachel Nijakowski, OSF, PhD, Executive Director Psychologist (Ohio #4699)
  • Doctorate in School Psychology from Ball State University, Muncie, IN (Cognate in Neuropsychology)
  • Masters in Education, Bowling Green State University, School Psychology
  • Specializing in Child & adolescent issues; psycho- Educational/psychological testing
S. Sharon Pollnow, CSA, LISW, MA, MSW
  • Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • Masters in Social Work, Clinical Practice, University of Michigan
  • Master in Education, University of Minnesota
  • Adjunct Instructor at Lourdes College
  • Certified Spiritual Director
  • Individual, marital, family and group counseling
  • Certified Trauma and Loss Consultant and School Specialist
Bonnie Schrock, MA, LSW
  • Licensed Social Work
  • Masters in Guidance and Counseling, Bowling Green State University
  • B.A. in Psychology, Lourdes College
Craig M. Ward, MSW, LISW
  • Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • Masters in Social Work In Interpersonal Practice – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • Bachelors in Psychology, Tulane University, New Orleans Dependency Assessments
  • Individual, marital, family, and group counseling
Dianne M. Nyitray, MSW, LISW
  • Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • Masters in Social Work, Clinical Practice, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Bachelors in Psychology, Lourdes College, Toledo, Ohio
  • Adjunct Professor UTMC
  • Certified in bioenergetic psychotherapy, NYC, NY
  • Certified Spiritual Director, Colombiere Jesuit Retreat Center
  • Specializing in PTSD, dissociative disorders, mood/anxiety disorders and physiological pain symptoms
Psychiatrist

Jeanne M. Holup, MD
  • Board Certified Psychiatrist
  • MD, Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
  • BA in Biology, University of Toledo, OH
  • Psychiatry Residency, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
  • Specializing in the use of psychotherapy and if needed, Medication to help adults with mood/anxiety disorder, chronic stress, anger management and other mental health issues
  • Member of the Catholic Medical Association
  • Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors
Education Specialist

Linda Joan Dvorak, BE
  • Bachelor of Education, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
  • Specializes in working with students who have Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, Developmentally Handicapped, Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder, And Memory Dysfunction
Deborah A. Carney, CPO, Certified Professional Organizer, New Order Organizers LLC
  • Deborah is a member of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) Specializes in working with children, families / and adults with attention deficit disorder. Deals with homework organization strategies, time-management skills, residential and office organization.
Massage Therapist

S. Mary Ann Sydlowski, OSF, BA, RN
  • Licensed Massage Therapist
  • Registered Polarity Practitioner
  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist