Expressive Arts Therapists in Perrysburg, OH

During life's most challenging moments, we can feel overwhelmed and weighed down, making it hard to navigate through our experiences. This can result in various difficulties that impact our ability to find joy in life. As a counselor, my aim is to simplify the counseling journey. While it involves exploring sensitive issues that may be difficult to discuss, my goal is to provide support and guidance as we work together towards your healing and personal growth over time.

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.

There is a curious habit that I've noticed, especially when working with teens, that clients will mostly only work on the "issue of the week." This can have numerous benefits and can also delay the client's progress on any underlying concerns or patterns. Ideally, once a client has agreed to their treatment goals, they continue to take attainable steps towards that goal in therapy and in their daily life. When a client feels comfortable with their therapist to share their thoughts, emotions, and vulnerabilities, then deeper work can happen.

Hello! My name is Ava Donnersbach (she/her/hers). I am committed to helping youth (age seven and up), college students, and young to middle-aged adults using collaboration, strengths, and genuine empathy. For youth, I work conjointly with parents/guardians to ensure a well-rounded service that meets your child’s needs. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Bowling Green State University. I can assist you with a variety of social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs including anxiety, depression, self-harm, adjustment challenges, stress, grief, ADHD, and more.

Are you feeling anxious, unfulfilled, or empty? Have you suffered a loss and need help rediscovering joy? Do you want to live a happier, healthier, more balanced life? If you are looking for an experienced and genuine counselor who desires to help you from a holistic perspective, it's time to schedule an appointment at Moving Forward Counseling Services. Here you will learn to inhale the future and exhale the past! Located close to a beautiful park, you can experience nature based counseling or seek help in a quaint historic office building. Either way, you will find compassion, encouragement, and support on your journey.

As an LPCC, I use traditional based counseling skills in the therapy process. With an added specialty as a Dance/Movement Therapist and EMDR Therapist, I believe this diverse set of skills allows clients to explore their needs and experiences. I work from a holistic approach that is person centered and I believe in the health of the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. I believe strongly in the importance of offering a safe space for healing and developing a healthy therapeutic alliance to help you achieve your goals. Life is difficult and overwhelming and we need someone to listen.

Helen Keller wrote, "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." For those in emotional pain, life can be a dark and lonely place. When we suffer, we lose touch with our core of strength and well-being. But the resilience of the human heart offers hope for healing. I will provide reassurance through a strong bond of trust and non-judgmental acceptance. In a compassionate and supportive atmosphere, I will help you find your way back to peace and well-being.

No matter where you are in life, sometimes we all need help adjusting to our “new normal.” I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and over-control as a means to cope with life. Perhaps you are entering or completing college, graduate school, becoming a new parent, contemplating a career change, experiencing loss, or adjusting to new circumstances in your life. Do you try to plan or perfect each aspect of life, in order to keep your anxiety in check? Welcome.

You may be here because you feel like you’re struggling. Whether that struggle is new or has been ongoing for years, something may feel broken and you’re not sure how it can be fixed. Your mental health is the product of many different experiences and dimensions of your life. Taking a holistic approach, we will collaborate to explore emotions and clarify the underlying circumstances that influence them. We will identify your personal goals and discuss a tailored approach to help you feel well again. I believe in your ability to find healing and joy. My intention is for you to begin to believe it for yourself.

Let’s face it, life can be stressful! Do you find yourself stuck in a state of worry, feeling hopeless and unable to complete the tasks of daily life, struggling with body image and eating issues, or dealing with a difficult life change? You do not need to face these issues alone! As a licensed professional clinical counselor I work with my clients to help empower them to make the changes needed to get their lives back and become their best selves! I view myself and my client as a team. Together we will work to build awareness, develop healthier skills, and move towards a more fulfilling life.

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor specializing in treating trauma. My other areas of clinical expertise include perinatal mental health (mental health needs that arise during and after pregnancy) and working with the LGBTQ+ population. I am certified in EMDR therapy and am also a registered dance/movement therapist.

Currently accepting new clients. Do you find yourself struggling with the ups and downs that life brings and want to find true happiness? Do you feel alone at times going through life? Want assistance in finding your freedom and be on your way to a happier and more fulfilling life? I'm here to tell you that life is not meant for us to struggle in silence and on our own. As human beings, we were created for relationships, connections, and true happiness.

I diagnose and treat clients with a person-centered, individualized approach, focusing on strengths and wellness to promote resiliency and growth. I utilize a holistic framework, examining a myriad of factors in a clients life to implement change. If you feel like you are ready to change, but anxious about seeking psychotherapy, contact me - I provide a comfortable, warm, supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere. Unfortunately, as of February 1st, 2021, I am unable to accept new patients.