The staff at Mindful Guidance currently provide individual counseling services to individuals of ages 3+ via Telehealth or in-person sessions. They can provide a 15-minute consultation session via phone to discuss individual needs before scheduling for counseling. In-person sessions are held inside The Wellife Counseling building, 6663 Frank Avenue NW North Canton, OH 44720
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Mindful Guidance is moving in April 2026! New Address: 2705 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44709
Our Team
Melinda “Mindy”
Barth
Founder/CEO, M.A.Ed, LPCC, LICDC
Mindy on The Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls, Canada
Mindy at the top of Mount Marcy, tallest mountain in The Adirondack Mountains
Mindy has been working in behavioral health since 2019 and brings a wealth of experience across a variety of treatment settings. She is deeply passionate about mental health and genuinely enjoys learning the idiosyncrasies that make each person unique. Her style is warm, approachable, and collaborative, often incorporating humor to help clients feel comfortable, understood, and supported.
Mindy’s therapeutic approach is rooted in Adlerian theory and integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and DBT skills. She works primarily with older adolescents (16+) and young adults, and is open to working with most adults ages 18 and older. Mindy values curiosity, insight-building, and helping clients develop practical tools they can use in their everyday lives.
Outside of work, Mindy enjoys hot yoga, walking and running, playing the guitar, and relaxing with a good true crime book or documentary.
mindy@mindfulguidanceoh.com
Denise Tripp, M.A.Ed., LPCC
Clinical Counselor
Denise is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Education degree from Malone University. Her scope of practice includes anxiety, trauma, anger management, addictions, adjustment disorders, attention difficulties, and supporting individuals (16+) wherever there is a desire for growth.
Denise utilizes a variety of therapeutic interventions and strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. She believes that a vital part of the therapeutic relationship is offering unconditional positive regard and creating a space that fosters learning, growth, and support.
In her free time, Denise enjoys knitting, playing the accordion, and spending time outdoors with her husband and their two children.
Please inquire for insurance plans that Denise is able to accept at this time. She will begin seeing clients at Mindful Guidance in April 2026.
denise@mindfulguidanceoh.com
Danelle German, MSW, LISW, LICDC, GAMBp
Social Worker
Danelle is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with a gambling endorsement. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and works with individuals of all ages, specializing in families and children impacted by various trauma, substance use, behavioral addictions, and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Danelle is passionate about strengthening family systems, supporting healthy child development (ages 3+), and helping clients build stability and resilience through evidence-based, trauma-informed care and eye movement desensitization reprocessing therapy.
In her free time, Danelle enjoys helping to coach cheer for her local youth athletic foundation and is also a devoted girl scout leader. She enjoys curling up with a good book and doing some self-reflective journaling. She also loves to travel and embrace the beauty and diversity of different cultures.
Please inquire for insurance plans that Danelle is able to accept at this time. She will begin seeing clients at Mindful Guidance in Spring 2026.
danelle@mindfulguidanceoh.com
Shawn Barth
Director of Operations
Shawn has a strong passion for helping others and ensuring that business operations run smoothly behind the scenes. He plays a key role in supporting the practice’s organizational and financial health—often serving as the voice reminding Mindy how to keep the business finances on track.
Shawn holds a degree in Business and plans to pursue an MBA in Healthcare Management. His interest in the healthcare field, combined with his business background, allows him to support the practice with a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach focused on sustainability, efficiency, and long-term growth.
Mindy enjoying a nice cold glass of water (yes it really is water) at Fronimo’s Downtown during Pride Month
Mindy’s Retro-Themed Office
Your View in the Office
Another View of the Counseling Office
PHILOSOPHYThe staff at Mindful Guidance believe that having a sense of humor is imperative to conquering challenges in life and very important in the counseling relationship.
At Mindful Guidance, you can receive individual counseling services in the form of in-person or Telehealth therapy.
SERVICESReady to talk? The “questions” button will lead you to our email!
“I truly believe that laughter is the best medicine. It’s important to laugh even when times get tough (or just plain shitty).”
Melinda Barth, M.A.Ed, LPCC, LICDC, Founder/CEO