Therapists in Columbus, OH

You are a woman who has been devastated by grief over pregnancy loss, infertility, or postpartum depression or anxiety. You desperately want to find someone to talk to about how alone and sad you feel. You feel heartbroken, ashamed, and angry lately. Your world has stopped while everyone else seems to be moving on without you. You find yourself having the same fights with your partner over and over again. Society glamorizes pregnancy and motherhood which can make you feel even more alone and misunderstood. If you see one more pregnancy announcement or social media post about the happiness of motherhood, you might lose it!

I provide Telehealth sessions Mon - Thurs from 10a est - 5p EST. I am focused on working with adults and adolescents. I do not work with couples or children younger than 12. I am trauma and attachment focused. I offer a client-centered, affirming, collaborative, relational approach. I support clients struggling with Trauma, PTSD, and Grief & Loss. I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (somatic trauma therapy) and Board Certified in Art Therapy. I am also LGBTQ allied and am affirming of all sexual, gender and relational identities. I am a Clinical Supervisor and can provide supervision to pre-licensed MFT/ATR trainees.

Do you feel like you are not being heard? Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck? If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction issues, or find yourself in a season of life that is causing you pain, I can help. Your story is important to me. Our past hurts and struggles can have a tremendous impact on the quality of life we live today. By working together, we can partner on a journey that can help you achieve your therapy goals.

"The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." Starting therapy can come with many emotions; fear, sadness, confusion, desperation, or many of the other emotions we all have. Despite that, you are here, and I know the strength it requires make that step. Therapy is a deeply personal and unique process. Together, we will work to establish your goals and we will work at your pace towards resolution. I am free of judgement towards all things that make you, you.

Having had experienced many losses in my life, I often wonder what to do next or how to move forward. Sometimes life happens so quickly that it seems like there is not enough time to catch a breath. It's a scary feeling to have to figure out the hustle and bustle of life while still hurting inside. Fearful of being misunderstood, judged or like "it" may not work may be the negative thoughts that have developed during such a devastating loss.

My theoretical orientation is eclectic and integrative incorporating interpersonal process therapy (IPT) (here and now), psychodynamic, relational and CBT models. I approach therapy from a strengths based approach, focusing on client’s inherent strengths and resiliencies rather than their weaknesses. I also utilize CBT to focus on changing negative core beliefs and cognitive distortions and DBT to teach distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal assertiveness skills. Lastly, I am very relational in my approach in order to provide clients with a corrective emotional experience and holding environment for them to feel safe, secure, empowered and validated.

When people are struggling, they want to be heard, validated, and feel that there is hope. Their goal may be to just feel better, but they need help figuring out how to get there. They want someone they can talk to without fear of judgement and who can help them process their thoughts and emotions in a way that they may not have done in the past. They want to feel that the support they desire does exist and is accessible.

Hello, my name is Kailey. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor, but do not consider myself the expert on what you need, you are the expert on you! I am a companion and guide as you navigate grief. I focus on transitions and loss. I am a certified thanatologist which means I have additional training in best practices for supportive grief counseling and end of life care. With a background working in a Hospice setting, I am equipped to help with end of life decision making. I love working with children and families and am currently the president-elect of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling Ohio Branch.

My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.

Melinda “Mindy” Sponseller is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor LPCC) in Ohio and Kentucky with over 20 years experience working in the mental health field in some capacity, including therapy since 2006. Mindy has worked in a variety of settings including in-home, schools, private practice, and community mental health facilities assisting individuals overcome and deal with life's challenges. Her scope of practice includes general mental health issues (anxiety, depression, etc.), relationship issues, life transitions, work/life balance, career, grief, anger management, and more.

If you’re reading this, I congratulate you on your courage and determination to seek help. Authenticity, self-alliance, and curious exploration are the core themes of my therapy. I view well-being holistically from a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens, i.e. your early life upbringing, biology, social relationships, stressful life events, demographics (e.g. culture), conscious and subconscious thought patterns, emotional skills, and society all influence your mental health. In practice, I blend empirically supported treatments with energy / spiritual work and social justice informed by 10 years of training and practice.

I know the decision to pursue counseling can be a difficult one. I applaud you for choosing to move forward. By doing so, you've taken the first step to making things better. Now comes the challenging task of finding the right therapist; someone who will be empathetic, insightful, and actively engaged in helping you reach your goals for therapy.

I love to work with people of all ages, including children, adults, and older adults. I am experienced in helping clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and many other challenges. I have decades of experience working with diverse populations, and I have a keen awareness of how difficult life can be at times. I think that most people can benefit from a non-judgmental safe space to share and be supported. I believe that the client knows themselves the best and is the author of their life. I am here to make suggestions, share my clinical expertise, and offer encouragement and feedback.

I enjoy working with clients who may be struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, emotional management, poor self-esteem, experiencing grief and loss; who are motivated and open to change and doing homework, and who desire to be a healthier version of themselves.

I believe a fine tuned awareness of oneself and a well regulated body are essential to overall well-being. I support you in understanding your problems in new ways and clarifying novel, practical options you can take to increase satisfaction and reduce distress. I work to assist you in clarifying your personal needs, mapping repetitive patterns and noticing what interferes with feeling fulfilled or settled. Action toward change is complicated and usually feels risky. I am here to help you understand yourself better and work through patterns that keep you stuck. Usually these patterns feel “second nature” and difficult to change.

Life is constantly evolving and for adolescents, young adults, and young professionals that can be overwhelming and scary. Whether it is experiencing anxiety, depression or life transitions, my goal is to support you through your individualized journey. I also work with clients who seek support around relationships, self-esteem, grief, anger, stress management, women’s issues and identity exploration.

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.

I listen carefully to your concerns in a warm, gentle and supportive environment. I will work with you to enhance your self-knowledge, self-esteem, life skills and confidence. After hearing your unique story, I work with you to set goals to help you get what you need and want. I share tools that can help stabilize your mood and change behaviors and thoughts that sabotage you. I can help enhance your relationships and make you feel comfortable in your skin and in the world. I have worked with many types of people and I enjoy meeting new clients and working together in the manner most comfortable to each person.

I’m committed to providing my full attention and support in helping people work toward positive changes that align with their own values and goals. I work with adults and adolescents, and I take an eclectic and holistic approach to help with concerns that may include mental health, stress, trauma, grief, addiction, relationships, or adjusting to life changes. This may be a matter of short-term counseling to strengthen coping skills or overcome a specific challenge, or more in-depth therapy to better understand and resolve deeper patterns and issues.