Life Coaching Therapists in Toledo, OH

Are you just getting by, saying "I'm okay" when asked how you are? It's okay to be okay, but there's so much more to well-being. Do you wake up excited for the day ahead? Are you moving towards your goals? Are you confident in your next steps or at least curious about your options? Are you organized and prepared for what's coming? If these things don't ring true for you, let me help you be the best version of yourself: focused, connected, thoughtful, and thriving.

I have years of experience working with youth, adolescents and their families dealing with a range of issues from juvenile delinquency, substance abuse and trauma. I have developed professionalism and discipline form my time in the U.S. Army, and have extensive experience in education and coaching. I have spent years helping youth academically, athletically and socially. I have worked with the offender populations and have demonstrated a safe and caring space for this marginalized group. In addition, I have worked with victims of abuse, and have created a safe, caring empathetic place for them to process their concerns. My experience has allowed me to develop the unique ability to bridge the gap between, offender/victim, teacher/student, caregiver/child, felon/community and individual/system. If you are in need of culturally competent, evidenced based treatment, with a focus on solutions, and a balanced approach of love and logic, faith and fact then look no further.

I entered this field and have remained in it for over 30 years because I am passionate about helping people to live better lives. I can assist you if are dealing with a mental illness, or if you desire coaching to reach your full potential. If you have had enough of your life as it is, and are ready to make significant changes, I can help you! You deserve a life of peace and hope.

Do you feel worthless, not good enough and insecure? To everyone else you may appear happy & have yourself together. If they only knew how much strength it is taking for you to put a smile on your face each day. You look in the mirror & think you don’t deserve happiness, because all you are used to is disappointment & pain. You experience a sharp tightness in your chest & it feels like a ton of bricks weighing you down. Your mind seems cloudy due to your thoughts racing, screaming at you that you’re not good enough. You blame yourself for your past & feel you deserved being hurt. You don't feel beautiful and fear steps in your way.

Everyone has the power within themselves for positive change, sometimes we just need a little guidance and new tools to get there. I am a licensed professional counselor and will provide a safe and supportive environment for you to do so. I treat preteens and adolescents as well as adults and families with individual, group and family therapy. I work closely with people to identify their specific needs with a focus on the mind/body connection and healing from a holistic and cognitive behavioral approach. My greatest desire in my work is to help others reach their full potential and see positive change in their lives.

Are you looking for healing and hope? Let me help you build upon your strengths and find solutions for happiness. In a supportive and understanding environment, we will explore challenges and move towards a journey of developing coping skills and strategies for change and success. You deserve the blessings of better tomorrows! Why not start today?

Wrestling with life's issues can be challenging - especially when trying to do it alone. It can be overwhelming and/or painful attempting to navigate through the questions and uncertainties that sometimes come up. In 20+ years working with diverse populations in the helping professions, in all the stories I've heard, what typically stands out is the need to know and understand self, the things that happen to us, how it all fits together - making meaning, and how to move forward and find a sense of purpose. "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" - Anais Nin

Thich Nhat Hanh said, "The present moment contains past and future. The secret to transformation is in the way we handle this very moment." I believe the best, most immediate, steps on the path to health and wellness for the mind, body, and spirit begin with the present journey inward. By better understanding and honoring ourselves, we can live more genuine, self-actualized lives. In finding compassion for ourselves, we can manifest greater compassion for others through the choices we make and how we communicate. Our greatest ally in having a rich and fulfilling life is found within. This is the essence of my clinical work with you.

Life can feel overwhelming at times but having a support person to guide you through this can have a positive impact on your life. I see therapy as an opportunity to collaborate with patients to identify how to move through struggles to get to a better place and be their best selves. My approach is direct but compassionate and I use strengths-based interventions. I offer a safe and judgment-free space to process through struggles and help you get the most out of your treatment. This journey is not always easy but having a therapist to support and guide you can make the journey a bit easier and not feel so alone.

My main objective is to "help you help yourself" in a safe, non-judgmental environment that can foster positive change. I believe a positive therapeutic relationship can facilitate meaningful change and breakthrough by assisting you with developing skills and obtaining tools that will aid you in obtaining a more fulfilling life. I provide services to individuals, families, and couples using different theoretical approaches that are tailored to the needs and the situation of those I am serving.

Make the life changes you've wanted...letting go of addictions, resolving Trauma, sexual compulsivity-addiction...anxiety and depression

Life stressors, chronic illness, relationship struggles, and underlying trauma can often lead to anxiety, depression, overwhelm and distress. I believe we all do the best we can at any given moment; however, sometimes we all need additional support to help us re-engage our strength to tackle our emotional pain and heal. Therapy isn't about ridding ourselves of our human experience, but to help us be our best self in spite of it.

Life can be challenging! Your pain does not define you or own you. Let me help you to find abilities that will lead to a meaningful and joyful life. Together we will explore your story, at your pace, as I serve as a guide and support on your journey to growth, healing, and wellness. We will honor you as a unique individual with unique needs and create a treatment plan specific to you and what is best for you. As a licensed counselor, I will introduce you to valuable tools and practices that are based on scientific research and proven therapies to directly address the challenges that may have hindered you from living your best life.

My goal is to help you improve your life. I believe that small positive changes compound over time. I will help you to build your toolbox of skills to combat the stresses of life. My approach involves cultivating purpose, focusing on the present, and building skills for the future.

I understand that life can be difficult, some things are within our control and other things just aren't. I also know for some there is a challenge to seek support. Let me first congratulate you in making a tough, yet hopeful choice. I have worked with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds, with a wide variety of needs. I am excited to work with you, whether dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, trauma, or just seeking a better quality of life. If you are motivated to do the work, I will provide one of a kind support for your journey!

You're a mid-career professional. Life is supposed to be pretty good. But it's not. There's a big gap. All you know is that what you've been doing isn't working. How do you get from here to where you really want to be?

Accepting new clients! Have you been struggling with a significant life change such as entering adulthood, recent separation, empty nesting, becoming a parent? During this transition, have you felt like you lost yourself in the process? If you are looking to learn and use new coping skills, set more boundaries in your relationships, and are looking for effective communication techniques to strengthen your relationships, I would love to help! I often work with clients with "engineer-like" / very logical- based mindsets. I have a directive and driven therapy style, and a solution-focused approach.

Helping you overcome life difficulties and reach your full potential is the mission of U Change. We provide various therapies and a safe environment to help you reach your goals. U Change staff are a group of individuals that have faced some major life issues and now have the experience and the education to help you reach your goals.

I believe that stronger self-awareness better equips individuals to set goals and make choices that affirm integrity, authenticity, and wholeness. As a clinician, I hope to create a safe environment where all can come to know themselves more fully and implement practical steps to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.