Neena VanCoppenolle, MEd, LPCC

Neena received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Women’s and Gender Studies from Ball State University. She later went on to receive her Master of Education in Counselor Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ohio University. Neena is licensed with the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and currently serves as a Staff Counselor and Coordinator of the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) at Ohio University. Prior to their role at Ohio University, Neena worked in community mental health, providing counseling to individuals ages 12 and older. Neena’s approach to counseling is trauma-informed and strengths-based, and often integrates person-centered, CBT, DBT, and ACT approaches. They also often address and reflect on the impact of oppressive systems on mental health and overall well-being. Neena’s clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, and supporting individuals in recovery from or navigating substance use disorders. She is especially passionate about working with college students and empowering them in their personal growth and healing. Outside of their professional work, Neena enjoys spending time with their cats and loved ones, gardening, doing nail art, and playing cozy games.