Welcome TO
The Open Door
The Open Door
Counseling & Community Center
Lorain County’s Counseling & Community Center
All of us have experienced varying degrees of isolation and trauma, and we all have burdens to bear, but you don't have to do it alone! At the Open Door Counseling & Community Center, we have two main goals in order to uplift our community:
1) Provide accessible mental health care through professional counseling
2) Make space for togetherness, fellowship, and mutual care through classes and support groups
We're here to spread the hope and light of Jesus Christ by loving our neighbors and meeting practical needs.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm
Address
300 4th Street, Elyria, OH 44035
Having a mental health crisis? Dial: 988 | Need emergency services? Dial: 911
Counseling Services at The Center
Our mission is to offer hope and healing to Lorain County by providing Christ-centered counseling rooted in biblical principles and clinical expertise. We strive to empower individuals and families to find restoration, purpose, and wholeness.
Diagnostic Assessment & Evaluation
Individual Counseling
Telehealth Services
What to Expect on Your First Visit
The first appointment generally follows a specific flow:
Paperwork and Housekeeping
You will complete or review forms regarding privacy (HIPAA), consent to treatment, and cancellation policies.
You will complete or review forms regarding privacy (HIPAA), consent to treatment, and cancellation policies.
Get To Know You
The counselor will ask questions about your background, including your family, work, health, and what symptoms you are experiencing.
The counselor will ask questions about your background, including your family, work, health, and what symptoms you are experiencing.
Setting Goals
You will discuss what you want to achieve through counseling. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.
You will discuss what you want to achieve through counseling. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.
Answer Questions You May Have
It is a two-way street. You are encouraged to ask the counselor about their experience, approach, and how they can help you.
It is a two-way street. You are encouraged to ask the counselor about their experience, approach, and how they can help you.
Important Things to Know About Your Appointment
About Open Door Counseling
The Center exists to offer hope and healing for the Lorain County community through Christ-centered and clinically informed professional counseling. We reduce common barriers—accessibility, affordability, and timeliness—so that you can get the support that you need without the burdens that so often come with seeking help for your mental health.
Our mission is to offer hope and healing within the Lorain County Community by providing Christ-centered counseling and services rooted in Biblical principles and clinical expertise.
Meet Our Staff
Executive Director
Deborah Broaddus
MEd. LPCC-S
COUNSELOR
Lee Strouse
MA, LPCC, RN, MSN
COUNSELOR
Jason Cunningham
LPCC, LICDC
Billing
Patty Pigman
Having a mental health crisis? Dial: 988 | Need emergency services? Dial: 911
Client Testimonial
Anne M.Come to The Center to receive help and healing for everywhere that you hurt. I highly recommend The Center because I have experienced what this specific team of people can do. I received help from them at a former agency and it transformed my life in many areas. And now this gifted team of people have come together to serve at The Center.
I would like to share about one area of healing that means so much to me. I was born a natural extrovert who loved to be around people. But after going through some hard things, I became overtaken by daily panic attacks and paralyzing anxiety. I became terrified to go out in public. My once vibrant and fun self, turned into a scared individual that couldn’t handle normal life. I was ruled by anxiety. But this team of people helped me tremendously, using both clinical skills and hearts of compassion to pour into my life.
Through their techniques and safe environment, I was set free from panic attacks and anxiety! And now, I have enjoyed this healing for 5+ years! I can fully enjoy going out in public. I even play piano in front of a crowd on a regular basis. This help and healing is available for you too! Come and receive!
The Open Door Center's Community Center
We connect people to people and create opportunities to both grow individually and cultivate community. Whether you're looking for a support group while you're grieving or in recovery, or you want to take a class or workshop to bolster life skills like personal finance, you're in the right place!
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Support Groups at the Community Center
Support groups and classes use the community center space located in the downstairs portion of the same building as our counseling services.
- All of our support groups are free to attend.
- Some of our groups have 13-week cycles, but you are ALWAYS welcome to join anytime!
Do you have questions about these support groups?
Please reach out via email to: groups@theopendoorcenter.com
VIEW ALL GROUPS
Celebrate Recovery
Thursdays | 6:30pm
Starts September 10
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GriefShare
Mondays | 6:30pm
Starts September 21
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DivorceCare
Sundays | 6:30pm
Starts September 13
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesdays | [time]
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