Therapists in Oak Harbor, OH

Individual therapy offers a non-judgemental space for you to learn more about yourself and the issues that are troubling to you. Central to my practice is a supportive and trusting relationship in which you can feel valued, respected, and worthy. I will be with you throughout the process, offering my support, encouragement, and candid observations. Facing these issues can be intimidating and seeking help takes courage. Whether you work with me or another professional, I am glad you are beginning this journey.

I am accepting new clients! I am passionate about helping adults overcome anxiety, depression, trauma reactions and interpersonal difficulties. My goal is to help you feel more confident and support you as you practice new tools to improve your coping and communication skills.

My clients come from a variety of backgrounds, identities, orientations, and have a variety of mental health needs. I work largely with people experiencing anxiety, depression, minority stress, interpersonal relationship challenges, gender exploration, and managing life's variety of stressors. My clients are looking to add to their mental health tool box, increase their understanding of self, and develop a healthier relationship with themselves and their mental health. I provide individual therapy and relationship therapy.

Today you are one step closer to living a healthier and happier life. As a seasoned psychologist skilled in the use of hypnosis and psychotherapy, my goal is to help you overcome the obstacles that keep you from achieving your goals and aspirations. Based on recent advances in the art and science of hypnosis, you will learn specific hypnotically augmented treatment strategies to meet and surmount the challenges you face. Once you experience hypnosis in our sessions you will then learn the important skill of self-hypnosis to maintain your therapeutic progress and advance your path forward, well beyond the time we spend together.

Hello! I am a Licensed Social Worker who specializes in working with children, teens, and young adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, conduct/defiant behaviors, and interpersonal conflicts. I also have extensive experience working with families, groups, and neurodivergent populations such as autistic people and individuals with ADHD.

Helping clients manage their mental health issues and build the life they desire with a variety of modalities, strength-based approaches and genuine compassion and concern

My therapy style is empathetic, insightful, reflective, humorous and goal-affirming. I have always had a "quirky" sense of humor and I love that I can bring that into session with me. Sometimes being able to laugh or to see the absurdity of life shakes loose the obstacles and anxiety. My initial goal is to connect with you and your experiences in your world, ask questions, provide feedback, and use interventions to rebuild and reinforce your sense of self and your place in the universe.

My idea of therapy involves being empathetic, validating, and allowing you to express concerns in a calm, nurturing, and welcoming environment. My desire is to create a safe space and build a trusting therapeutic alliance in working towards accomplishing your goals. I aim to help an individual identify their goals and values and build their motivation internally and externally. I specialize in working with individual clients 18 years and older, couples who are experiencing interpersonal conflict, & marital counseling. Issues that I work with include depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship conflict, adjustment issues.

Plumb Line Counseling is a welcoming, neutral place where the client from age 5 to 90 can resolve difficulties. Confidentiality is important with safety as key, maintaining ethics and professionalism, within these boundaries a human presence is provided. Individual counseling involves a holistic effort from both counselor and client, that includes a working partnership - exercising interventions outside of session to obtain goals. This office provides interventions for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neurological disorders, personality disorders, and interpersonal problems with respect for cultural backgrounds.

Supporting growth in self-awareness helps us lean into who we are, accept ourselves, and look at growth edges that may be painful or scary. As a therapist, I encourage my clients to achieve better ways of engaging with problems of living and improve personal well-being by expanding self-awareness and developing interpersonal communication skills. I practice from a clinical, Gestalt-oriented, developmental lens with evidence-based approaches, to support clients where they are and as they engage in the therapeutic process.

Many people struggle to address sexual functioning difficulties. If you are a person that values sexual response and pleasure, and have been experiencing sexual discomfort. Here's how I can help. As a research informed clinical expert in couples and family relationships and AASECT certified sex therapist. My clinical interest is providing sex therapy with individuals and couples to treat male and female sexual matters, sexual dysfunctions, sexual disorders, sexual orientation, sexual expression and gender identity issues. I'm committed to serving the spectrum of variations in human sexuality across the lifespan.

Are you concerned about your -- or your child/teen's anxiety/sadness, anger/emotionality, or attention/learning? Are there social issues and/or feelings of failure? My intention is to support those who seek to understand the true cause(s) of their issues and treat them, rather than rely on pills only. Would you like to improve focus/concentration, clear thinking and interpersonal/academic and job success using an Integrated traditional and holistic approach? I enjoy helping individuals of all ages develop a sense of connectedness & self-compassion. I strive to help them feel safe and cared for as they find themselves and their passion.

I offer a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship where we can work together toward growth and healing of life stressors and emotional struggles. I work with a variety of issues beginning in childhood through major adult life transitions, and am experienced with and committed to helping others use resources and inner strengths to transform their lives and reach desired goals. (**Because I am often in sessions with clients until 9PM, the easiest way to reach me is through texting. You may also email or leave a voicemail, but these are often answered in a less timely fashion. Thank you.)

Dr. Hao Chu is a licensed clinical psychologist in Ohio. He received his Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, Psy.D., from Wright State University, School of Professional Psychology. He has years of professional experience in working with clients to overcome issues relating to anxiety, depression, trauma, and personal relationships. Dr. Chu is a cognitive-behavioral based therapist, who often integrates elements of humanistic, multicultural, and interpersonal theory in his practice. Moreover, he believes in engaging clients with empathy and compassion.

Your life journey is unique. I respect your individuality and will work with you to maximize your potential for reaching your personal goals.

I believe in meeting each client where they are at currently & taking time to understand each person’s unique story. You may come to a spot where you feel stuck in your story and unable to move forward. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, weighed down, or having difficulty connecting with others. I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space for client's to participate in healing conversations. This space starts with a therapeutic relationship built on trust and acceptance, no matter who you are or what you are going through.

Change is hard, especially when life takes a turn you don't expect. Together, we'll discover how to cope with the changes in your life, whether they were planned or unplanned. More than that, we'll work together to help you become a better person. Adversity helps define who we are - our strengths and challenges. Whether you find yourself in circumstances of your own making, or thrown into life's unexpected storms, we will find a way through it. You'll be surprised at the strength you have, and your capacity to grow into a better person for it.

I believe life is a continuous evolution of healing and growth, and I am honored by the opportunity to walk with my clients through the sacred work of therapy. I foster a safe and supportive space, where I can meet you where you are at in your journey to help you discover that you are the expert in your own life. My goal is to guide you into a deeper connection with yourself, familiarize yourself with your internal landscape, the parts of you, and your strengths, in order to develop a sense of security within yourself and identify the patterns that may no longer be working for you.