Center for Intuitive Practices

Dr. Packard holds a PhD in Psychology, a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, and a bachelor's degree in business administration. For over 25 years Dr. Packard has used intuitive-based practices and conducted research focused on the importance of social support/connection and emotional management. Dr. Packard has worked in a variety of inpatient and community mental health settings throughout her career. Most recently, Francine has worked with private and state universities in creating, expanding, and supervising clinical mental health services for emerging adults, staff, and faculty. Within these settings, Dr. Packard has also provided quality clinical supervision to master’s level counselors in training and social workers in training. Dr. Packard is an EMDR Consultant, and an Independent Heartmath® Certified Trainer. She is also certified as an Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, Koru® Mindfulness Instructor, and Expressive Arts Therapist. In the area of Transpersonal Psychology, Dr. Packard is a registered energy worker (i.e., Usui Holy Fire III® Master/Teacher & Holy Fire III Karuma Reiki® Master), spiritual Psychic/Medium, ordained minister, and Experience Registered Yoga Teacher E-RYT 200. In addition to her clinical and research background, Dr. Packard was appointed to the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Regulatory Board from 2007-2010. In this capacity, Dr. Packard served as the Chairperson of the Continuing Education Steering Committee, along with creating and overseeing the out-of-state endorsement process. Dr. Packard strives to provide an all-inclusive safe space for professionals to explore holistic practices, expand their intuitive skills, and grow personally and professionally.

Dr. Rachel Weaver graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work. She also received her Doctorate in Psychology from Akamai University. Her dissertation, "The Authentic-Self Reimagined and its Integration into EMDR Therapy: A Scholarly Personal Narrative", was the first of its kind in the intersecting fields of EMDR, Holistic Health, and Integrative Psychology. Rachel has worked with a wide array of clients representing various ages and populations since 2006. She has been employed as a clinician, supervisor, educator, and clinical director in community mental health agencies, private practices, universities, and substance use agencies. While her main focus is being the owner and CEO of WiseMind Consulting & Wellness, she has worked for and currently contracts with various universities including The Ohio State University, Mount Carmel College of Nursing, and Youngstown State University. As a social work and chemical dependency supervisor, Rachel provides ongoing guidance and supervision to students, interns, and clinicians; both within and outside of her private practice. Expanding knowledge within the field, she presents continuing education workshops on topics such as DBT, EMDR, supervision, ethics, cultural humility, DSM-5-TR, and many more - in collaboration with The Center for Intuitive Practices as well as The Institute for Creative Mindfulness (both based out of Ohio). Her certifications, appointments, and training(s) include: First woman in the state of Ohio certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBTC). Certified in EMDR, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Practicum Facilitator. Certified Dancing Mindfulness Facilitator. Registered (Certified) Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT). Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher 200hr (E-RYT 200). Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS). Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP). Independently Licensed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, & Colorado [Social Worker with Clinical Supervisor status] (LISW-S) (LCSW) (LCSW). Independently Licensed in Ohio [Chemical Dependency Counselor with Clinical Supervisor status] (LICDC-CS). Approved Consultant - The Institute for Creative Mindfulness. Director of Continuing Education – Center for Intuitive Practices Regarding holistic and healing modalities, Rachel is an ordained minister/reverend through The Church Of Radiant Lights and is approved to perform marriages within the state of Ohio. She is also a Reiki Master-Teacher (RMT). She believes that holistic and complementary treatment approaches make for the best outcomes and sustained recovery. Rachel's Principles: Rachel aims to create a collaborative, person-centered relationship. In this relationship, you can explore and find your unique tools, techniques, and personal strengths to heal and discover your authentic self. Her intention in all levels of her work is to show up as an actively anti-racist, anti-sexist, anti-oppression, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, and sex-positive individual. She is dedicated to the continuous engagement–both in her professional and personal life–that this requires.