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Brenda Howell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Looking for more balance in your life? Are you looking for your best self? Want a marriage with less conflict, know how to control worries, be able to cope & manage emotions, want children to be on green at school? I provide a non judgmental space that will help you develop new tools on your journey to reaching your desired goals.
Clients who see me often struggle with feeling hopeless, alone, trouble getting out of bed. Or some are in relationships and having trouble communicating. Some have children with issues at school and not sure how to help them. They are tried of feeling the way they do and want help. This is not how they envisioned life to be like. They want so much more out of their marriage, for their kids, for themselves. They want to be done fighting and carrying everything on their shoulders alone. They want help with the worrisome thoughts and controlling emotions. They would like to know they are not alone dealing with life struggles.
Looking for more balance in your life? Are you looking for your best self? Want a marriage with less conflict, know how to control worries, be able to cope & manage emotions, want children to be on green at school? I provide a non judgmental space that will help you develop new tools on your journey to reaching your desired goals.
Clients who see me often struggle with feeling hopeless, alone, trouble getting out of bed. Or some are in relationships and having trouble communicating. Some have children with issues at school and not sure how to help them. They are tried of feeling the way they do and want help. This is not how they envisioned life to be like. They want so much more out of their marriage, for their kids, for themselves. They want to be done fighting and carrying everything on their shoulders alone. They want help with the worrisome thoughts and controlling emotions. They would like to know they are not alone dealing with life struggles.
(937) 502-3858 View (937) 502-3858
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Ri Molnar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
This is your journey, and as your therapist, I can be a helpful guide along the way. Sometimes folks are afraid of "starting over with a new therapist" or "having to rehash the past". It's totally valid to be nervous about opening up to a new person, practically a stranger, but the good news is, we can start right where you are! I have found my "home" as a therapist with the intervention called EMDR, but have witnessed the benefits of other interventions I am trained in including: CBT, DBT, CAMS, and Expressive Arts Therapies. Suicidal ideation, depression, and trauma (including surviving abuse) are my specialties.
This is your journey, and as your therapist, I can be a helpful guide along the way. Sometimes folks are afraid of "starting over with a new therapist" or "having to rehash the past". It's totally valid to be nervous about opening up to a new person, practically a stranger, but the good news is, we can start right where you are! I have found my "home" as a therapist with the intervention called EMDR, but have witnessed the benefits of other interventions I am trained in including: CBT, DBT, CAMS, and Expressive Arts Therapies. Suicidal ideation, depression, and trauma (including surviving abuse) are my specialties.
(937) 858-8112 View (937) 858-8112
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Jennifer Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LICDC
Verified Verified
Yellow Springs, OH 45387  (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping individuals and families overcome life's challenges and achieve their goals. With 6 years of experience in the field of social work, I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of human behavior and the impact that social, emotional, and environmental factors can have on our lives. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep respect for each individual's unique experiences and perspectives. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I am committed to helping you tap into your inner strengths and resources to achieve your full potential.
I am passionate about helping individuals and families overcome life's challenges and achieve their goals. With 6 years of experience in the field of social work, I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of human behavior and the impact that social, emotional, and environmental factors can have on our lives. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep respect for each individual's unique experiences and perspectives. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I am committed to helping you tap into your inner strengths and resources to achieve your full potential.
(937) 870-3018 View (937) 870-3018
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Carrie Beaver-Evans Counseling Services
Counselor, MRC, LPCC-S, LICDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The entire world has been changed, seemingly overnight. Please reach out if you need to talk to someone. Ever wake up in the morning and said to yourself, "I cannot keep doing this", only to find yourself doing the very thing you swore off only four hours ago? If you have said this to yourself, you have probably been surfing the internet for a cure for addictions, or how to quit drinking so much, or how to make it through detox. Addictions are insufferable. I have been working in the field for 13 years with mental health and addiction issues.
The entire world has been changed, seemingly overnight. Please reach out if you need to talk to someone. Ever wake up in the morning and said to yourself, "I cannot keep doing this", only to find yourself doing the very thing you swore off only four hours ago? If you have said this to yourself, you have probably been surfing the internet for a cure for addictions, or how to quit drinking so much, or how to make it through detox. Addictions are insufferable. I have been working in the field for 13 years with mental health and addiction issues.
(513) 334-4137 View (513) 334-4137
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Ryan R Taylor
Counselor, MRC, CRC, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Coping with stress, low self-esteem, navigating a life transition, or anxiety and depression? Perhaps a trusted person in your life told you it was time to try therapy. We can explore your communication, expectations, and own boundaries for a healthy relationship with yourself and others. Choose to work on yourself in a safe environment with no judgment. I'll walk next to you on your journey helping you to find what works for you, so you can pursue your pathway to healing and growth. I operate a private pay office. We accept HSA, FSA, and credit cards. I do not work directly with insurance.
Coping with stress, low self-esteem, navigating a life transition, or anxiety and depression? Perhaps a trusted person in your life told you it was time to try therapy. We can explore your communication, expectations, and own boundaries for a healthy relationship with yourself and others. Choose to work on yourself in a safe environment with no judgment. I'll walk next to you on your journey helping you to find what works for you, so you can pursue your pathway to healing and growth. I operate a private pay office. We accept HSA, FSA, and credit cards. I do not work directly with insurance.
(937) 595-0078 View (937) 595-0078

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Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.