Existential Therapists in Cincinnati, OH

Nancy offers a therapeutic worldview that is holistic, intertwining existential philosophies with a comprehensive understanding of mental, emotional, and relational well-being. Committed to providing a safe and accepting space, Nancy helps clients delve into their deepest concerns, addressing immediate challenges and fundamental questions surrounding meaning, purpose, and identity. Embracing a client-centered, non-judgmental approach, she recognizes the uniqueness of each individual's journey. Her goal is to assist clients in uncovering their authentic selves, encouraging them to live in alignment with their values and aspirations.

Life is a journey. Your journey and personal life experiences mean everything- the blessings as well as the traumas. When there are unhealed wounds of the past, it is hard to feel safe in the world, secure with ourselves or in relationships with others. As a result, we often experience anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I offer a gentle, non-intrusive, compassionate and safe space for you to begin the healing process to live your most meaningful life. “What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.”

I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.

I am an independently Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio with over 5-years of experience working in the mental health field. I consider psychology, mental health, and the inner-experience as a life-long passion of mine and strive to keep improving in my knowledge and therapeutic application. I am founded in and pay respect to the natural healing that comes from genuine human connection. My aim is to create a non-judgmental and secure atmosphere in counseling that is driven by mutual respect and a shared curiosity between myself and clients.

I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.

Life is hard and there are no instructions. Sometimes we struggle with the big issues like death, anxiety, isolation and meaninglessness. Often, our relationship with family and other loved ones has has been challenging and painful. Substance use can truly destroy a life. For some there are specific quirks that are causing problems. Most of these issues require in-depth exploration; developing a better relationship to our minds, self and others; increased mindfulness and engagement with the world; and specific behavioral change. Having a trusted guide can be a great help.

Is your child becoming more depressed, anxious or defiant, spending way too much time on devices? Are you experiencing more anxiety, depression, or confusion about where you are at this point in your life and where to go from here? Are you a creative person? As individuals, we can struggle to strike a balance between our careers, our hobbies and interests, and our relationships with our partners and children. You may feel life is getting more difficult. I have extensive experience working with children, teenagers and with artistic people to follow their passions, stay realistic and not let a mental health disorder hinder them.

If you feel like you've lost your zest for life and are missing it fiercely, you may have decided it's time to find someone to talk to. Maybe you've forgotten who you are or what even lights you up anymore. Do you wake up with every day feeling like Groundhog Day? It takes courage to look at how to break the habits we've developed that are no longer serving us. You wish you felt calm and confident, but instead feel like you don't measure up, you're overwhelmed, or are irritated more often than you'd like. You're not sure why, because on the outside it appears you have a great life. It's ok to want more!

I enjoy working with people who love a challenge and want to learn and grow together. Change, similar to life, can feel like it is not for the faint of heart and sometimes we learn maladaptive ways of coping that are no longer serving us. Together we navigate substance use, relationship issues, life transitions, identity development, codependency, and anything else you want to work through. I am here to gently push you while being supportive to your needs in a genuine authentic space. I will encourage you to be a person who is here to take up all the space you deserve.

*Currently offering telehealth appointments only* I work with adults and adolescents and have experience helping with a wide range of issues. The only prerequisite for therapy is that you or your loved ones are suffering and would like some help. Where appropriate and useful, I prefer to work intensively in an exploratory and supportive capacity to attend to long-standing and entrenched problems that seem resistant to change. If your goal is better self-understanding, enduring growth, and becoming more comfortable in your own skin, we may be a good match.

My ideal client is an individual who is open to working as a team and benefiting from a therapeutic relationship in which honesty, accountability, and empathy are paramount. While a client’s concerns are unique and personal, there is nothing they cannot overcome through effective therapeutic interventions and a highly-trained and relatable clinician.

Dr. Maria Espinola is an award- winning, Harvard-trained psychologist who is passionate about helping her clients reach their full potential. She has successfully worked with clients from all walks of life, including prisoners, celebrities, athletes and Fortune 100 executives. Her work has been featured on a wide range of media outlets, including CNN, TeenVogue, Reuters, ABC News and the U.S. News and World Report.

Everything’s falling apart. You never imagined things could get this bad. It’s hard to know what to do. You can’t even focus long enough to know what your options are. Troubling thoughts about your relationship bounce around your head. You torture yourself about where you are in your career. No matter how hard you try, you can’t stop your thoughts. They attack you from all sides. And the chaos of life joins in to kick you when you’re down. Peace of mind always sits just beyond your reach – taunting you. It’d be great if you could talk to your friends and family about all this. But every time you try, it just makes matters worse.

Do you feel like every day is a struggle? Is your day-to-day life not getting you where you want to be? Perhaps the current situation you find yourself in doesn't match what you had imagined for yourself. Maybe you feel like you don't have anyone in your life you can share these thoughts and feelings with. These feelings can wear us down over time, making us feel like a failure, left wondering what we can realistically do to change things. If you're ready to take that step and make a change, I believe that there is no better time to do so than now.

It's a tough spot to be in when you don't know how to fix your problems. The more lost you feel, the more overwhelmed you get. You probably think something is wrong with you. Your relationships and work are suffering. The thing about it all is that you're not alone. Men tend to be at a loss when it comes to dealing with their emotions and not knowing what to do with problems that never seem to get better. There's actually nothing wrong with you. You just need a few things to learn about who you are.

I’ve been working in the behavioral health field for years and what I know to be true about therapy is that it looks different for every single person. It would be nearly impossible to tell someone how long the therapeutic process is going to last because what matters is that the client is willing to grow in a personal and meaningful way. With this goal in mind, growth can occur regardless of status, health, or any other circumstance.

The therapeutic relationship can be a powerful force. Oftentimes, people come to counseling seeking relief from symptoms, but it doesn’t have to end there. When the power of the therapeutic relationship is realized, it goes beyond symptom management and into a deeper understanding of self, with the power to illuminate a version of who you are that has yet to be expressed in this world.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or other difficult situations? We can help you find hope, reach your goals, and enjoy the abundance of life for which you were created. Contact us today to schdeule your first apointment, where we help you find the right therapist for you.

Hello and welcome! It takes a lot of courage to consider getting support for a better life. I hope to be able to help. One of my goals in counseling is to facilitate growth and development through compassionate understanding and research-based solutions. I believe that authentic and productive change begins by establishing trust in the counseling relationship. This is the foundation on which I work with clients, as we talk about issues in their past, develop skills for overcoming present challenges, and create a new, more hopeful future together.