Onsite EAP Consultant

As a member of the Franklin County Cooperative, you have access to several confidential and free resources to help you thrive in your everyday life. This includes private conversations with Franklin County’s dedicated EAP Consultant, Valerie Schenk-Greil.

Your Onsite EAP Consultant through Optum can assist you with topics such as:

Work-life balance
Parenting and family concerns
Depression, anxiety, and stress
Legal or financial concerns
...and more!

Your conversations with Valerie are confidential and at no cost to you. To speak with Valerie, you can also reach her through the Onsite EAP and Health Engagement Nurse Support Line at 614.525.6773.

Valerie Schenk-Greil LPCC, LICDC, NCC

Valerie brings over a decade of experience to her practice, holding licenses in mental health and addiction since 2007. Having lived in Columbus for the past decade, Valerie has a deep love for the community. She enjoys outdoor activities, going to the beach, Pilates, and rooting for the Buckeyes. Additionally, she actively supports organizations helping K-9 working dogs retire with their handlers.

Email Valerie or Book an appointment

EAP Group Sessions

Each month Franklin County Cooperative and ThriveOn host group training sessions on a variety of mental health topics. Below you will find links to attend the sessions as well as workbooks/materials for each topic as soon as they are available.

If you have questions about any of these trainings, please reach out to ThriveOn at ThriveOn@franklincountyohio.gov or 614.525.3948.

Imposter Syndrome

Thursday, July 23 from 12-1pm
In today’s busy world, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by competing priorities and feel unsure that when we achieve success, we truly deserve it. We may doubt the skills, talents, or accomplishments we have worked for. We may have a persistent fear of being exposed as frauds who don’t deserve accolades or luck. It can feel as though we are deceiving others because we don’t feel as intelligent as we outwardly portray ourselves to be. This feeling is known as “Imposter Syndrome”. In this program, participants will be introduced to Imposter Syndrome, learn how it impacts our feelings and actions, identify signs of it in ourselves and others, and learn strategies to overcome it.

Move to Improve Mental Health

Thursday, August 27 from 12-1pm
Mental health and physical health are closely connected. Research suggests that increased physical activity of any kind can improve depression, anxiety, and ADHD symptoms, improve sleep, and reduce stress. Engaging in regular physical activity has also been shown to reduce the risk of developing depression and other mental health conditions in children and adults. This training program will introduce participants to the benefits of movement on mental health and teach strategies for adding movement to their daily routine.

Not finding what you are looking for? Please view a listing of our other programs.