Our Clinical Staff
Carole Bower, M.A., L. P.C.C.-Supv. has been in private practice since 1993, and opened 3C Counseling & Consulting Services in 2001. She holds an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling and a B.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati. Carole has additional training in Marriage and Family Therapy and Play Therapy for children. She also served as a Military & Family Life Counselor on an installation. Special areas of interest and expertise are the effects of nutrition and exercise on Behavioral health, and Adoption and Attachment (R.A.D.)
Carole is E.A.G.A.L.A.-certified in the use of the Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy model, and in 2005 began H.A.P.P.E.N.I.N.G.S., an experiential outdoor therapy program utilizing horses for producing insight, growth and change in clients. She serves as Executive Director of Heavenward Farm and Horsemanship, the nonprofit that hosts H.A.P.P.E.N.I.N.G.S. and other therapeutic equine programs. She and her husband are the parents of four grown children, two adopted cross-culturally, and were formerly foster parents.
.Dr. Jonathan Trauth, Ed.D., LISW, graduated from Xavier University with a dual degree in Psychology and Theology, and then earned his Doctorate in Counseling from the University of Cincinnati. He is the Chair of the Social Work Department at Central State University. He formerly worked with adolescents and families at Lighthouse Youth Services, Ohio Mentor and Clermont Recovery Center. Jon has a particular interest in the area of Addictions Recovery.
Jon is married with young children and enjoys outdoor activities such as gardening and backpacking. He also has a passion for helping immigrants adjust and establish a sustainable living.
Judy Frazier, M.S. is completing her PhD in Psychology.. She provides assessment, testing and evaluation along with psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. She has experience at St. Joseph's Home for children, Child Focus, TEAM and other agencies. Judy is trained in Equine-assisted Psychotherapy through the OK Corral Series (Greg Kersten).
Judy is a mother and grandmother, and is active in her church. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, the outdoors, and horses.
Seyi "Precious" Oluwadare, MA, LPC completed her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Xavier University and had been a Counselor Intern with us. Coming to us from Nigeria, Precious has a particular interest in helping girls from single-parent families and utilizing faith and spirituality in therapy.
Precious is married and has a young daughter. She is available for remote sessions and teletherapy.
Paige Gear, CT is having her Practicum and Internship experience with 3C Counseling and Wellness Center. She is completing her Master's in Mental Health Counseling degree at Xavier University. Paige is providing Individual and Family counseling, and seeing children and adolescents. She is learning the art of utilizing Equine-assisted Psychotherapy alongside Carole.