Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in 44122

The space of therapy is for you to connect with a sense of curiosity, calm, compassion, presence, creativity - your truest Self. We all love, parent, and experience emotions differently. We exist at the intersection of gender, race, culture, age, sexual orientation and many other layers that make us unique as individuals. I enjoy working within this diversity to explore parts of you that are struggling and guide you to find creative solutions. Over 25 years of experience in community and private practice settings, in the US and in Latin America, helped me cultivate a multicultural perspective.

If you have felt overwhelmed with intense emotions, hopeless, numb, had struggles connecting with others or acted in ways that are inconsistent with your values, we can work on recovering the parts of your life that bring you a sense of fulfilment and emotional freedom. I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, trauma. I am committed to form collaborative relationships, providing concrete skills, and working on rebuilding a life worth living and sharing.

If you're feeling stuck, anxious, down, or overwhelmed, you're not alone. I work with folks of all ages and genders who are struggling with the challenges of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. Therapy is a safe and sacred space for you to learn to manage difficult emotions, to explore who you are, and to find growth and healing.

My practice is based less on types of presenting issues and more on some fundamental assumptions about humanity. 1) Any client I work with is doing the best they can in the moment I meet them, 2) all people respond to compassion and understanding, and all people are injured by shaming and 3) two opposing things can be true at the same time, and much of our suffering is an inability to sit with that belief. Whoever you are and whatever your reason for seeking treatment, I will meet you exactly where you are the moment you walk in my virtual door. I consider myself your partner in your journey to find and be your most authentic self.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and I provide teletherapy to adults of all genders who live in the state of Ohio. Therapy can feel uncomfortable at times because change is difficult, so my hope is to create an environment where you can be authentic and share your thoughts and feelings. My approach to therapy is warm and person-centered with a trauma-informed perspective to learn about how your past experiences have impacted you. I offer therapy that is LGBTQ+ affirming.

I am both inspired by and respectful of the time, courage and commitment it takes for you to engage in a therapeutic relationship, especially via telehealth. Utilizing a strength’s-based approach, I believe helping you to set realistic and achievable goals is pivotal to a successful outcome of self-sufficiency and self-care. Working from a place of compassion, flexibility and sensitivity, I also recognize and incorporate in treatment the importance of different life factors (e.g., family, cultural and environment) that heavily influence us socially and emotionally and our abilities to cope with challenges.

I have a very holistic approach to psychotherapy and feel that each therapeutic relationship is unique and needs to be both broad and individualized. I help teens, and adults make sense of the complexity of a struggle or experience so that they can harness their strengths and feel empowered and supported to create a meaningful change in themselves and their relationships. I provide parent guidance for children of all ages to help parents make sense of complex childhood struggles and how best to understand and support their child's unique development.

I am a licensed independent social worker with a PhD in psychology (academic degree). My humanistic approach engages clients in active collaboration on the content/direction of therapy. I strive to make the therapeutic space & time warm, welcoming, & safe, to provide clients the ability to focus on problems. I have extensive experience working within healthcare & hospice environments, & have a strong understanding of medical issues. I utilize strengths-based approaches in counseling individuals, couples, & families. Techniques are based on therapies including; EMDR, mindfulness, acceptance, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, narrative, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, & client-centered therapy. My dissertation focused on existential suffering at end of life.

My approach to counseling is one of offering space to client for their own empowerment and assisting my clients in becoming active participants in their thoughts, growth, and lives. I strive to embody trust, transparency, and authenticity in all realms of my life and work. I believe a relationship with a counselor is a caring space where one can be themselves without worries of judgment. From my perspective, counseling is a safe relationship in which one can explore their concerns, learn about themselves and the world around them, and try new things to find what works to harness positive change and improve well-being.

Ready to move forward, but feel like your past is holding you back? Past trauma/abuse can leave you with a negative view of yourself and leave you struggling to connect to others. Along with this, current stress can trigger past hurts, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward. Whether you are leaving a spiritually abusive environment, wanting to heal from childhood abuse/neglect, or leaving a bad relationship, I would love to come alongside you. We can work to retrain your nervous system, release negative beliefs that have been keeping you stuck, and help you find your self and your spirituality again.

My 20+ years as a mental health therapist has allowed me to support others unbiasedly, while allowing them the space to become the best version of themselves. I value the therapeutic relationships I build with my clients and work believe the foundation of therapy is a relationship built on trust and respect, where each person is the expert of their own life.

I am a master at enhancing the quality of relationships primarily with yourself AND when in a marriage or partnership. I will guide you to improve the relationship you have with yourself to increase confidence and well being. I offer a concrete structure to enhance your personal relationship and will give you insight to your relationship patterns. I am a direct, insightful, empathetic, and solution focussed therapist and give you specific action steps in a short amount of time to help you get your relationship on track. I am an in- network provider covered by most insurances. Will respond to email, phone, or text.

I strive to work towards creating a space where you can radically accept who/where you are, while also working towards creating the life you want to live. A collaborative approach is used to explore developed behavioral patterns, emotional reactions, and instilled beliefs. Doing so can be an intimating yet a rewarding process, one I aim to walk alongside. I demonstrate a non-judgmental and supportive stance to assist you in identifying/strengthening your own internal resources.

What if you could feel calm and confident, free from overwhelm and uncertainty? Struggling to prioritize your needs, make decisions, and voice your opinions? Seeking direction and motivation while navigating changing relationships and marital challenges? You're here for answers, feeling trapped in your mind, desperate for a way out. Even though you might look successful on the outside, you still have doubts inside, feeling like you have to be perfect all the time. But change is possible – you're ready to reclaim confidence, clarity, and to rediscover what makes you truly happy so you can live a joyful life.

I work with adults, teens, and children to embrace their strengths, make meaningful changes, and find joy again. Therapy is a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can finally pause and breathe. We learn to cope with our stress, get clear on our values, set goals, identify barriers, and take aligned action. We get to know, accept, and embrace all parts of ourselves (yes, even the parts we don't like).

God has given us a purpose, a vision, and a mission! As someone who has experienced adversities, I have used my own experiences to empower, and strengthen others. I will admit I do not know everything. I say this because you know your story better than I. If you allow me access to know your story, we can grow together. I acknowledge that trust is an important part in any relationship to develop so do not trust me until I have earned it. My hope is that through partnership, engagement, patience, love, understanding, respect, kindness, and teamwork we can work towards healing and self-empowerment. "Please Email if you see Waitlist" !

Ms. Sharper is an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to serving her clients with compassion and magnetic optimism. She aids individuals in the interruption of unhealthy, generational patterns and strategies to combat codependency. Self worth and boundary setting are a focus. She provides couples therapy to foster positive communication skills and implement unique techniques that foster a deeper level of emotional intimacy. Melissa also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and treats clients with anxiety and depression. Melissa desires that clients develop self empowerment and wholeness one conversation at a time.

I have experience working with all types of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and complex trauma. My secondary specialties include severe chronic mental illness, relationship problems, recovery from previous domestic violence, LTGBQ+ concerns, self-harm, and developmental or attachment wounds from childhood. I continue to take continuing education classes to improve my knowledge and skills in these areas. I especially enjoy working with clients motivated to improve their lives and willing to take responsibility for their success rather than expecting others to do their work.

I work with adults and teens, building skills and laying down new pathways for dealing with relationship struggles, inner conflict, loss, developmental crises, and identity concerns. I consult with parents of children of all ages, guiding them in helping their kids live less painful, more fulfilling lives. I help people who grapple with anger, sadness, anxiety, and feelings of emptiness or despair. I help my patients learn to be mindful and nonjudgmental in their awareness of thoughts, feelings, and the many motivations that lead to sometimes difficult behaviors. I also offer an emotional skills workshop for parents.