Family Therapy in Miamisburg, OH

Life has changed for an uncertain period of time. Finding a safe space to really be heard, so we can process, heal and grow is helpful during this difficult time. Feeling isolated, depressed, anxious or unable to face daily challenges is normal, but finding ways to handle the stress or difficult feelings when they become overwhelming can make life easier and bring about more success and happiness in your. Sometimes it's stress within a relationship (family, dating, marriage, parenting) that can really throw us off our game. Sometimes work is overwhelming. Sometimes everything seems to get us down.

Waybridge Counseling is a group practice of specialists who provide treatment for a variety of concerns. Our specialists work in teams and this is a critical element of our success. Each team meets regularly for ongoing training and consultation in the team's specialty. We believe that this significantly increases the quality of counseling we offer.

Accepting New Clients in KY and OH. Therapy can be challenging and emotionally draining but we are here to work alongside you as an equal partner/team member. This is and will always be a judgement free zone. Keep in mind that therapy is not a "quick fix." Our Clinicians can offer skills that you can implement immediately but lasting change involves a deeper exploration of issues and commitment to self.

My goal is to help clients find happiness and harmony. I like to take a holistic approach to therapy - addressing mind, body, and spirit. I want to share your journey to healing and learn which therapeutic approach is best for you. If you are struggling to find peace in your life or relationship, we can work together to get you where you want to be.

I practice with the belief that therapy can be a rich and vital exploration into understanding the deepest parts of our selves: the parts we cherish as well as the parts we want to change. We all have unconscious patterns that can get in the way of living the life we want to lead. These patterns can manifest as anxiety, depression, phobias, physical illness or pain, addiction, even rage. These symptoms can affect relationships, work, self esteem, creativity, and sexuality. Change is possible when these patterns can be expressed and understood in an open, and accepting space.

As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe and confidential environment for my clients to talk about their struggles. My approach is from a cognitive-behavioral model and is strength- based. I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals who are experiencing difficult challenges in managing their daily lives. My goal is to support your journey to a more healthy lifestyle. I also support families dealing with someone who is abusing substances. I opened my practice in a rural community to serve those who need access to local services at a low cost, coupled with convenience. As of April 2019, I am fully trained in EMDR.

My approach to therapy is assisting the client find their own personal strengths and values to improve the quality of their life. We do this together, discovering ways the client can reach her inner resources for growth. I believe the therapeutic process is mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual, and I integrate all of these areas in my approach.

I believe wholeness is the essential nature we are all born with. None of us come into the world feeling unlovable, unworthy or undeserving. Inequities, injustices and trauma pervade our external world. Our individual experiences, environment and the "unknown" may leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed and or struggling to manage our emotions, ultimately impacting our relationships, jobs and more. It is never too late to heal. No matter what has happened to us, healing may allow us to find wholeness, balance and flip the script of our lives.

I am passionate about providing a supportive, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment to hold space for clients so they can navigate life challenges. I incorporate mindfulness-based, holistic therapy and am passionate about functional, root-cause approaches.approaches. Some areas of interest include depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem issues, life purpose, and relationship and marital issues.I believe that therapy is an investment in oneself, and I love seeing clients thrive and grow as they process existing struggles, heal past wounds, learn new skills, and develop their already existing strengths.

I am strengths based in my approach. I believe that you have skills and talents that will allow you to reach your potential and thrive. I want to start where you are and help guide you to use those skills and add more to your toolbox. Your comfort in the therapeutic alliance we develop is very important to the work we do together, and I believe my compassionate, warm and open-minded approach will create a safe space for you to explore the challenges you are facing right now.

I believe that healing results from addressing the whole person so approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, highlighting individuals' resilience and awakening their own ability to heal. I value a strong creative, collaborative relationship.