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The Empowering Space
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43085
I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have earned my Masters of Social Work from Rutgers University and brings more than 6 years of clinical experience and expertise working with queer folks, adolescents, couples, and families. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents and young adults who are struggling to cope with anxiety, mood, trauma, sexual issues, and relationship issues. I also have experience in working with the queer community on an array of issues and concerns.
I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have earned my Masters of Social Work from Rutgers University and brings more than 6 years of clinical experience and expertise working with queer folks, adolescents, couples, and families. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents and young adults who are struggling to cope with anxiety, mood, trauma, sexual issues, and relationship issues. I also have experience in working with the queer community on an array of issues and concerns.
(614) 618-4978 View (614) 618-4978
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Traci Henson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, LICDC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43220
Starting your journey and looking for the right therapist can be overwhelming. I'm glad you're here! With my warm and non-judgmental approach, I hope to help you discover and understand the difficulties you are facing.
Starting your journey and looking for the right therapist can be overwhelming. I'm glad you're here! With my warm and non-judgmental approach, I hope to help you discover and understand the difficulties you are facing.
(740) 245-6157 View (740) 245-6157
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Jill Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43235
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
(614) 980-0658 View (614) 980-0658
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Terra Nicole Unterbrink
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43085  (Online Only)
Terra is a trauma-informed therapist who advocates for neurodiversity and believes in recognizing and celebrating the unique strengths of each person. Her approach is client-centered, meaning she will prioritize your needs and empower you to lead your own healing journey. Terra understands the importance of tackling the intersectional identities of her clients in order to fully understand and meet her clients where they are.
Terra is a trauma-informed therapist who advocates for neurodiversity and believes in recognizing and celebrating the unique strengths of each person. Her approach is client-centered, meaning she will prioritize your needs and empower you to lead your own healing journey. Terra understands the importance of tackling the intersectional identities of her clients in order to fully understand and meet her clients where they are.
(440) 598-5096 View (440) 598-5096
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Heather Koontz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43085  (Online Only)
Heather Koontz has been practicing in the mental health field for 24 years and holds a Master’s Degree from the College of Social Work at The Ohio State University. She is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor and is Pupil Licensed through the Ohio Department of Education. She is an Independently Licensed in Social Worker with a Supervisory Designation. She specializes in mood disorders, relationships of all kinds, adolescents, young adults, life changes, and pre-marital or marriage counseling. Heather’s therapy approach is inclusive and affirming with a strong focus on solution-based interventions.
Heather Koontz has been practicing in the mental health field for 24 years and holds a Master’s Degree from the College of Social Work at The Ohio State University. She is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor and is Pupil Licensed through the Ohio Department of Education. She is an Independently Licensed in Social Worker with a Supervisory Designation. She specializes in mood disorders, relationships of all kinds, adolescents, young adults, life changes, and pre-marital or marriage counseling. Heather’s therapy approach is inclusive and affirming with a strong focus on solution-based interventions.
(440) 557-4704 View (440) 557-4704
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Melissa Mary Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43085
My favorite question to ask a new client is: 'What will life look like one day when you come into my office and say, 'life is smooth, I'm succeeding, and I don't need counseling any longer?’ We will begin working with this goal in mind. The idea isn't to be in counseling forever, but to learn some skills for your life's toolbox to help you handle the journey you are on and setting the stage for wholeness that lasts a lifetime. I'm honored to be included in your journey and story and I’m ready to work alongside of you during your current season in life. See my website to learn more about me.
My favorite question to ask a new client is: 'What will life look like one day when you come into my office and say, 'life is smooth, I'm succeeding, and I don't need counseling any longer?’ We will begin working with this goal in mind. The idea isn't to be in counseling forever, but to learn some skills for your life's toolbox to help you handle the journey you are on and setting the stage for wholeness that lasts a lifetime. I'm honored to be included in your journey and story and I’m ready to work alongside of you during your current season in life. See my website to learn more about me.
(234) 259-6375 View (234) 259-6375
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Adam Qin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSSA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43210
I believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. My expertise is working with ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, and Couple’s issues. (Check my website if you're interested in more details of my approach)
I believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. My expertise is working with ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, and Couple’s issues. (Check my website if you're interested in more details of my approach)
(216) 868-4841 View (216) 868-4841
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Mind Trek Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43230
We believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. Our expertise is working with ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, Couple’s issues, Racial identity, and other Identities. (Our website provides much more information about us: www.mindtrekcounseling.com)
We believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. Our expertise is working with ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, Couple’s issues, Racial identity, and other Identities. (Our website provides much more information about us: www.mindtrekcounseling.com)
(216) 616-7563 View (216) 616-7563

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Alisa Farkas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISWS
Verified Verified
Grandview, OH 43212
Waitlist for new clients
Immediate openings via Telehealth I believe in people and encourage a mindfulness approach to life. It takes one phone call to change the rest of your life. I believe that people can triumph and feel better and I want to help someone on their journey to do just that.
Immediate openings via Telehealth I believe in people and encourage a mindfulness approach to life. It takes one phone call to change the rest of your life. I believe that people can triumph and feel better and I want to help someone on their journey to do just that.
(614) 524-5306 View (614) 524-5306
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Jennifer R. Jones
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Gahanna, OH 43230
When you are ready, we are here - This is the guiding statement of Dr. Jones, founder of Columbus Women's Wellness. CWW provides services that focus on the distinctive needs of women and adolescent girls and offers an unwavering commitment to each unique client. Our specialized providers apply tailored, research-based approaches to help clients reach their goals while considering biological, socioemotional, and cognitive influences that vary throughout a woman's life. Providers are only invited to join CWW when their skill set, expertise, and professional accomplishments meet the standards of CWW's specialized clinical services.
When you are ready, we are here - This is the guiding statement of Dr. Jones, founder of Columbus Women's Wellness. CWW provides services that focus on the distinctive needs of women and adolescent girls and offers an unwavering commitment to each unique client. Our specialized providers apply tailored, research-based approaches to help clients reach their goals while considering biological, socioemotional, and cognitive influences that vary throughout a woman's life. Providers are only invited to join CWW when their skill set, expertise, and professional accomplishments meet the standards of CWW's specialized clinical services.
(614) 474-9052 View (614) 474-9052

Online Therapists

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Kathleen R Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centerville, OH 45459
Some of the issues I have helped my clients resolve include depression, anxiety, anger, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, eating disorders, body image, a variety of relationship issues, sexuality, and sexual orientation.
I firmly believe that life presents us with opportunities to learn more about ourselves, even during some of our more difficult times. Each of us has the power within ourselves to make positive changes in our lives. I work hard in providing emotional support and tools to my clients to help them cope with whatever life presents to them."
Some of the issues I have helped my clients resolve include depression, anxiety, anger, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, eating disorders, body image, a variety of relationship issues, sexuality, and sexual orientation.
I firmly believe that life presents us with opportunities to learn more about ourselves, even during some of our more difficult times. Each of us has the power within ourselves to make positive changes in our lives. I work hard in providing emotional support and tools to my clients to help them cope with whatever life presents to them."
(937) 579-0426 x2 View (937) 579-0426 x2
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Mindfully - Montgomery, OH
Counselor, LPC, LPCC, LISW, LMFT, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mindfully is a leading full-service mental health practice in Ohio, offering comprehensive services for children, teens, and adults. Our services include individual counseling, couples therapy, group skills classes, psychiatry services, and peer support services. Mindfully uses specialized high quality care personalized to your needs, such as DBT, EMDR, and more.
Mindfully is a leading full-service mental health practice in Ohio, offering comprehensive services for children, teens, and adults. Our services include individual counseling, couples therapy, group skills classes, psychiatry services, and peer support services. Mindfully uses specialized high quality care personalized to your needs, such as DBT, EMDR, and more.
(513) 399-8811 View (513) 399-8811
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Rachelle Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Sidney, OH 45365
It is my goal to create a warm, safe, non-judgmental space where clients can tell their stories, gain insight into how life events have had an impact on them, and learn healthy ways of coping and walking through life. I believe it is important for an individual to find awareness of the root causes of their issues, learn to manage their emotions, and implement practical solutions into their daily lives. It is amazing to watch people find hope and healing in their lives and relationships, achieve goals, and break cycles of dysfunction. If you will trust the process and do the work, you can find peace and healing.
It is my goal to create a warm, safe, non-judgmental space where clients can tell their stories, gain insight into how life events have had an impact on them, and learn healthy ways of coping and walking through life. I believe it is important for an individual to find awareness of the root causes of their issues, learn to manage their emotions, and implement practical solutions into their daily lives. It is amazing to watch people find hope and healing in their lives and relationships, achieve goals, and break cycles of dysfunction. If you will trust the process and do the work, you can find peace and healing.
(937) 712-5169 View (937) 712-5169
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Priscilla Z Loba
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45440
I find that many people just want to feel better, be happier, feel less anxious. They want to change their lives or at least become aware of their desire to improve the situation. I like the challenge of assisting people with self-limiting beliefs that can create anything less than a fulfilled and happy life. I enjoy helping people with their relationships, marital or otherwise and relish working with couples, helping them redefine their differences, improve communication and rejuvenate their intimacy, sexuaI and emotional.
I find that many people just want to feel better, be happier, feel less anxious. They want to change their lives or at least become aware of their desire to improve the situation. I like the challenge of assisting people with self-limiting beliefs that can create anything less than a fulfilled and happy life. I enjoy helping people with their relationships, marital or otherwise and relish working with couples, helping them redefine their differences, improve communication and rejuvenate their intimacy, sexuaI and emotional.
(937) 719-0621 View (937) 719-0621
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Carly Rosenbeck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Centerville, OH 45459
Navigating a difficult time in life or trying to embrace a transition can be difficult in today’s world. Whether you are a teenager facing the stressors of high school or college, or an adult starting a new job or facing relationship challenges, I am here to provide you with the tools and support to best navigate that time of your life. Sometimes, the stress we endure from these life experiences can be worsened by mental health issues, which is sometimes more than we are equipped to handle alone.
Navigating a difficult time in life or trying to embrace a transition can be difficult in today’s world. Whether you are a teenager facing the stressors of high school or college, or an adult starting a new job or facing relationship challenges, I am here to provide you with the tools and support to best navigate that time of your life. Sometimes, the stress we endure from these life experiences can be worsened by mental health issues, which is sometimes more than we are equipped to handle alone.
(937) 806-5578 View (937) 806-5578
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Micayla Lyons
Counselor, MA, LPCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Marietta, OH 45750
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Micayla Lyons and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). My goal is to hold space for and provide support to those who are walking through challenging stages in their life. I firmly believe that no one should have to walk alone. Like the Willow tree, we can bend much farther than we sometimes believe, and I hope to aid you in learning to bend with life instead of breaking. I try my best to “protect my peace” and hope to help you be able to do this as well.
Hello! My name is Micayla Lyons and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). My goal is to hold space for and provide support to those who are walking through challenging stages in their life. I firmly believe that no one should have to walk alone. Like the Willow tree, we can bend much farther than we sometimes believe, and I hope to aid you in learning to bend with life instead of breaking. I try my best to “protect my peace” and hope to help you be able to do this as well.
(740) 971-2264 View (740) 971-2264
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TheraVault LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LICDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Powell, OH 43065
Are you nervous about starting treatment? Are you unsure about opening up to a stranger? At TheraVault, our clinicians are warm, inviting, supportive, and hear to listen and help you through your challenges in life, big or small. We have a variety of clinicians with different skill set sets and training to meet client needs. We approach care as well rounded and holistic as possible. As individuals we are not 2 dimensional and neither should our healing journey. If you are new to therapy and unsure of what to expect, we can make the first step easy for you, if you have been to therapy before we can pick up where you left off or restart if needed. Our goal is to help you with your goals, if you aren't sure what those are we can help you explore what you might not be able to put into words. Being vulnerable is scary, overwhelming, and difficult. You don't have to have all the answers, show up and allow us to walk with your through this difficult time.
Are you nervous about starting treatment? Are you unsure about opening up to a stranger? At TheraVault, our clinicians are warm, inviting, supportive, and hear to listen and help you through your challenges in life, big or small. We have a variety of clinicians with different skill set sets and training to meet client needs. We approach care as well rounded and holistic as possible. As individuals we are not 2 dimensional and neither should our healing journey. If you are new to therapy and unsure of what to expect, we can make the first step easy for you, if you have been to therapy before we can pick up where you left off or restart if needed. Our goal is to help you with your goals, if you aren't sure what those are we can help you explore what you might not be able to put into words. Being vulnerable is scary, overwhelming, and difficult. You don't have to have all the answers, show up and allow us to walk with your through this difficult time.
(440) 517-4961 View (440) 517-4961
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Inclusive Counseling
Counselor, MA, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blue Ash, OH 45242
We all travel our own unique journey. I am here to assist in unlocking your positive attributes, strengths, and abilities. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, abuse or trauma symptoms, relationship issues, low self worth, or grief? I can help you get relief from the symptoms that are disrupting your quality of life and often heal the underlying causes of your problems so you have greater peace, happiness, and ability to live your life.
We all travel our own unique journey. I am here to assist in unlocking your positive attributes, strengths, and abilities. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, abuse or trauma symptoms, relationship issues, low self worth, or grief? I can help you get relief from the symptoms that are disrupting your quality of life and often heal the underlying causes of your problems so you have greater peace, happiness, and ability to live your life.
(513) 951-6032 View (513) 951-6032
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Megan E Smith
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LICDC
Verified Verified
Massillon, OH 44647
I offer person-centered care tailored to each client’s needs with vast experience in diagnostic assessment. I am also committed to ongoing education in an effort to best understand and serve my clients. Currently, I am studying traumatic stress and its effects on the brain and body through the Trauma Research Foundation founded by Bessel Van der Kolk, MD.
I offer person-centered care tailored to each client’s needs with vast experience in diagnostic assessment. I am also committed to ongoing education in an effort to best understand and serve my clients. Currently, I am studying traumatic stress and its effects on the brain and body through the Trauma Research Foundation founded by Bessel Van der Kolk, MD.
(330) 382-3100 View (330) 382-3100
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Momentum Counseling and Consultation, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LICDCCS
Verified Verified
Celina, OH 45822
Struggling with a relationship, anxiety, depression, or something else? We believe it’s never too late to be your authentic self. We can help you live a healthy, meaningful life and find the strength to grow and flourish. We know seeking help can be hard. So our counselors celebrate the courage and strength it takes to reach out for help. Most people debate seeking help for months, if not years before finding the courage to reach out. It’s OK to struggle with the stuff life throws at us. We have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Struggling with a relationship, anxiety, depression, or something else? We believe it’s never too late to be your authentic self. We can help you live a healthy, meaningful life and find the strength to grow and flourish. We know seeking help can be hard. So our counselors celebrate the courage and strength it takes to reach out for help. Most people debate seeking help for months, if not years before finding the courage to reach out. It’s OK to struggle with the stuff life throws at us. We have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
(419) 518-5053 x1 View (419) 518-5053 x1
Eating Disorders Therapists

What happens in therapy for eating disorders?

In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.

What therapy types help with eating disorders?

Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.

What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?

The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.

What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?

Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.

How long does therapy last for eating disorders?

Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.