Therapists in Norwood, OH

Hello! My name is Heidi and I'm a mom and a veteran of the US Air Force. I enjoy meeting and working with people who want a better life for themselves and for their family. Life is stressful and many times situations or relationships are thrust upon us that we have little control over, but those who seek out help, who want to learn healthier ways to cope and who want relief from the rut of negative thought patterns or relationships are the people I'm here for. The only necessities are to reach out for help and be ready to start on your path to wellness!

To me, at the core of psychotherapy, is creating a working alliance with the client in a safe, perfection-free, and respectful environment. I help individuals better understand their internal emotional worlds, learn more about why they do the things they do, help them to decide for themselves what changes they would like to make in their lives, and give them guidance and support in how to do so.

Do you feel connected and passionate within yourself? With your partner? My professional focus is in helping individuals and couples develop deeply connected, intimate and vibrant relationships with their partner and within themselves. I have found that a committed couple can often work through hurt, misunderstanding, and loneliness to find a relationship that feels safe, loving, and deeply engaged. I work in an open, encouraging, and emotionally attuned style that respects each partner's experience, which can then help to dissolve painful, disconnecting cycles and develop new enlivening, loving, and connected ways of relating.

I specialize in substance use disorders, mood disorders, stress management, trauma, and PTSD. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated for change and are open to exploring strategies to help them improve their mental health and quality of life. I appreciate individuals engaged in the therapeutic process and sharing their thoughts and feelings openly, allowing for a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

Calm your body & mind, connect with your heart, discover who you are outside of your childhood programming & trauma. This leads to more peace, confidence, better relationships & often better health. Healing is a journey and ideally we dip into the past just long enough to learn from it and let it go. Living in the present becomes much easier when trapped emotions from the past aren’t always right there waiting to be activated. I offer an open, no-judgement, holistic space for you to bring your truest self, all preferences and spiritualities welcome.

Making the first call is sometimes the hardest part of the therapeutic process. I commend you for your strength and courage in seeking help. One of the most important steps of pursuing counseling is finding a passionate, knowledgeable, and trusting therapist that you feel comfortable with. One that will sit with you through your difficult moments and help you to recognize or remind you of your strength. If a mood disorder is taking control of your life, I can help you to learn how to manage it. ​If you are experiencing challenges with your significant other(s) I can help you to improve the connection, understanding, and intimacy.

People possess an astonishing and incredible natural capacity to heal themselves both mentally and physically. But, many are not able to find their path through life's complex and sometimes painful questions. Therapy can be the catalyst for healing by peeling back the layers to find your innate, intuitive wisdom about yourself. My role as your therapist is to be your champion- to accept you and unconditionally support you, no matter what you are facing or experiencing.

Welcome! My approach in therapy is guided by my belief that each of us has an innate ability to become the healthiest and best version of ourselves, individually and in relationships. Together, we'll explore the origins of the thought and behavior patterns negatively impacting your well-being. I will help you learn how to identify your needs and wants, set limits, develop communication and listening skills, and experience joy. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed with everyday struggles or stuck in the shadows of longer-term turmoil, there is hope. I believe you will find it here.

As a clinician, my hope is to walk alongside clients as they unfold the layers of themselves that have influenced their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors impacting their struggles. Through this experience, my hope is to assist clients stepping into their confidence of becoming their true, unique self without judgement.

My top priority is to provide effective, high quality treatment within a safe, confidential, and respectful environment in which clients can explore their concerns, express their feelings, and learn new skills to mange themselves, their relationships, and their lives. I believe that the foundation of successful treatment rests on the quality of the working relationship that develops between the psychologist and client.

Life's journey can be quite the rollercoaster, right? Whether you're navigating the thrilling twists and turns of parenthood and leading a family, finding your footing after a breakup, or making other daunting life changes, know that you're not alone. I'm dedicated to providing the support and guidance you need to navigate through these transitions. In our sessions together, we'll tackle the serious stuff with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. From mastering the art of baby talk to navigating the choppy waters of relationship endings, we'll work through it all with empathy and understanding.

You probably don't know exactly when or how it happened, but the person next to you feels like a stranger. Maybe it started when the children came along, or maybe you're just now understanding that you weren't quite as compatible as you thought. You fight over the tiniest things, & it can get ugly so quickly; or you live in frozen silence, with invisible walls between you that sometimes seem impossible to get past. It feels like you barely touch or kiss, much less make love. Maybe one of you is thinking of, or actually having, an affair. How did it come to this? And where do you go now? It can all feel so hopeless and overwhelming.

I am a born again, spirit filled professional mental health and drug and alcohol counselor. I rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance during sessions and counsel from a biblical perspective.

I am Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with active licenses in Ohio, Hawai'i, & Texas. I am a trauma informed practitioner with 9 years of experience in Zen and Integral Psychotherapy, and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems. I am Safe Zone trained and affirming of all gender identities & expressions. I am experienced in supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and other communities of diverse relational norms. I am skilled in healing religious trauma and renewing spiritual connection.

Maybe you struggle with trusting people and opening up to others. You seem to be attracted to the same type of men, and your relationships end up being toxic and unhealthy. You want to stop and do things differently but you don’t know how. Maybe you keep on trying to forget about something that happened to you, or perhaps you’re always feeling on edge or jumpy. You may want to stop people pleasing and apologizing so much, and stop being so hard on yourself. Whatever it is that you’re experiencing, you just want to feel normal again and feel like everyone else. You want to feel confident and decisive, and feel happy and light.

My dream client is someone who's navigating life's intricate maze, juggling the demands of work, relationships, and self-care. They might wrestle with stress, anxiety, and some emotional rollercoasters. They're craving a warm and understanding companion to share their journey. Whether they're navigating a new life transition or wrestling with a persistent inner battle, my ideal client is someone who wants relief and effective strategies to move forward toward a satisfying life.

Partnering with you to find realistic solutions while exploring limitless possibilities

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio providing counseling services to equip individuals, couples, groups to fully embrace their uniqueness, restore lost hope, and live life in healthy and purposeful ways. I work extensively with individuals suffering from abuse, trauma, grief and loss, depression, codependency, other mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, substance and process addictions, interpersonal relational conflict, spiritual issues, dissociative disorders, and personality disorders. Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Certified Betrayal Trauma Therapist, Developmental And Relational Trauma Therapist