Why “Heated Rivalry” Hit Us So Hard

Khannah Wetmore is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio who has been practicing since 2019. They have a Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA; MSW equivalent) from the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences via Case Western Reserve University. Khannah has expertise in end-of-life care, grief support and counseling, care of older adults, LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming care, and trauma-informed care. Khannah loves incorporating their clients’ lived experiences, personal passions, and current coping skills into their plan of care, as well as guiding them in finding new ways to cope with their stressors and mental health symptoms. Khannah has utilized trauma-informed CBT, narrative therapy, and therapeutic tabletop and video gaming with clients in the past, though Khannah is flexible and eclectic in their approach in order to best suit their clients’ individual needs. Outside of work, Khannah enjoys Tabletop gaming (specifically Dungeons & Dragons), video games, outdoor running, creative writing, and spending time with their cats.

Harley Rubin, LSW, provides compassionate, affirming mental health care to adolescents, teens, and adults across Ohio through LifeStance Health. Harley creates a therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate anxiety, trauma, identity, and life transitions. With a collaborative and trauma-informed approach, Harley helps clients develop meaningful tools for coping, healing, and self-understanding while honoring the complexities of their lived experiences.

Harley specializes in working with clients navigating gender identity, neurodivergence, and disability-related challenges. He is deeply passionate about offering affirming, accessible care for LGBTQ+ individuals, including those on the Autism spectrum and those managing chronic health conditions or disabilities. Harley centers his practice on relational therapy, motivational interviewing, and evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), always tailoring treatment to align with each person’s goals and values. His care philosophy emphasizes the importance of identity, community connection, and the right to safe, judgment-free spaces in mental health treatment.

Outside of his work at LifeStance, Harley is an avid artist, reader, and Nintendo Switch gamer. He enjoys sewing, creating visual art, and relaxing with his affectionate tortoiseshell cat, Pinto. A committed community member, Harley leads the Community Care Team in his local Jewish community and serves on the working board of a trans-focused nonprofit—positions he holds with great care and full confidentiality, keeping these roles distinct from his clinical practice.

Samantha Miller is the media relations manager at LifeStance Health, where she leads the organization’s national earned media strategy. She partners with clinicians across the organization to bring their expertise into stories and conversations that destigmatize mental health care and help people understand how care can support healthier, more fulfilling lives.