About Us — Patricia Bertschler, MA, LPCC  

Co-owner Prof'l Clinical Counselor Mediator Professional Education Author

Patricia Bertschler, MA, LPCC
Patricia (Patti) Bertschler, founding partner of NCS, speaks extensively throughout Ohio on topics related to behavioral health and conflict in the workplace with her background as a Licensed Clinical Counselor (Ohio #E1638), trained mediator, and her work at Parma Community General Hospital’s Behavioral Center for Older Adults and at Windsor Behavioral Health Center, Chagrin Falls, OH.  Patti is co-author of two books on Elder Mediation (2004,2009) and 88 Tips for Shy Introverts: Becoming Personally and Professionally Assertive (2010). 

In her private practice with a gentle version of the “Dr. Phil approach,” Patti specializes in wellness in transition, assertiveness training, relationship issues, eldercare, post-abortion syndrome, low-grade trauma and conflict resolution. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Social Psychology from Notre Dame College of Ohio and her MA in Counseling and Human Services from John Carroll

University. Patti is active in her church, volunteers at Womankind Prenatal Care Cente, enjoys

beating her husband at Scrabble, and designs creative silk floral arrangements.

Cleveland, Ohio 44131