Our team

Meet the compassionate professionals behind Beacon Pathways.

Staci Johnson

Staci R. Johnson

Founder & Managing Partner

Licensed Therapist · National Champion Coach · Academic Advisor

About

A licensed mental health counselor since 2003, Staci specializes in anxiety, emotional regulation, and life transitions — blending CBT, EMDR, and Solution-Focused techniques for each client.

Specialties

Anxiety Emotional Regulation Social Relationships Parenting Life Transitions CBT EMDR Reality Therapy Solution-Focused

Credentials

CA LPCC #14743 IN LMHC #39003708A M.A. Counseling National Board Certified EMDR Trained

Availability

Virtual & in-person
in select locations
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Jere Miller

Jere Miller

Associate Therapist

MA, MHC, APCC #18145

About

Jere helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, and life's complexities — offering support, guidance, and tools for lasting change by identifying the obstacles keeping situations stuck.

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Trauma Suicidality Adjustment Disorders Life Transitions Couples & Communication Conflict Resolution Affair Reconciliation Premarital Counseling

Credentials

MA, MHC APCC #18145

Availability

Accepting new online clients
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Melody Mak

Melody Mak

Associate Therapist

MA, CMHC, APCC #18023

About

Melody creates a healing space where individuals and couples can feel seen, heard, and accepted by providing a supportive, collaborative environment where you can explore life's challenges, develop greater self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Emotionally Focused Therapy EMDR Somatic Trauma Adjustment Disorders Life Transitions Couples Pre-Marital Counseling PTSD Self-Esteem Stress Parenting

Credentials

MA, CMHC APCC #18023

Availability

Accepting new clients
In-person and online
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Hasti Moradi

Hasti Moradi

Associate Therapist

MA, AMFT #157179, APCC #20229

About

A bilingual (English/Farsi) AMFT and APCC, Hasti supports adolescents, adults, couples, and families through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions — using ACT, CBT, and DBT to foster meaningful change.

Specialties

ACT Anxiety Depression Trauma Life Transitions Relationship Concerns Family Conflict Stress Management Emotion Regulation CBT DBT Trauma-Informed

Credentials

MA, AMFT #157179 APCC #20229

Availability

Accepting new clients
In-person and online
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Lacey Dewsbury

Lacey Dewsbury

LCSW, School-Based Therapist

Our Lady of Grace Catholic School

About

In the field since 2005, Lacey draws on experience across juvenile justice, child services, outpatient, and educational settings — empowering clients through CBT, Behavior Modification, and Supportive Psychotherapy.

Specialties

Depression Anxiety Leadership Social Relationships Emotional Regulation Parenting Conflict Resolution Coping Skills

Credentials

LCSW — Indiana M.S. Social Work Former Outpatient Supervisor

Availability

School-based therapy
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
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Abigail Conley

Abigail Conley

LSW, School-Based Therapist

Saint Louis de Monfort Catholic School

About

A graduate of IU Indianapolis with a Master's in Social Work, Abbi discovered her calling through roles in education at home and abroad — transforming the mental health culture at SLDM for students, staff, and families.

Specialties

School Social Work Student Wellness Mental Health Culture Family Support Faith-Based Care Life Transitions

Credentials

LSW — Indiana M.S. Social Work, IU Indianapolis

Availability

School-based therapy
Saint Louis de Monfort Catholic School
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