Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Swanton, OH

My focus as a therapist is to assist you in personal healing and discovering your wholeness. Therapy is a process that allows us to reflect, discover, and grow. Often feelings of depression and anxiety, self-esteem and relationship issues, addiction and trauma can block us from feeling "ok", and fully integrated into the life we want. My training in EMDR, as well as IFS informed EMDR, TF-CBT, blended with a utilization of mindfulness principles and "parts work" serve to assist my clients in healing and growth. I am also certified in SSP, a non-invasive application of Polyvagal Theory,

Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my therapeutic style. I am a warm and compassionate therapist who enjoys working with adults and adolescents coping with issues related to anxiety and depression. I strive to help clients define and understand their obstacles, set goals, and become empowered to make improvements in their lives.

Making the choice to begin therapy is not a decision that is made lightly. I understand how challenging it can be to find a therapist that is the right fit for your needs! I provide therapy with a client focused approach. I believe that you are the expert on your life and you are coming to therapy looking for assistance on how to reach your goals. I am seasoned in working with clients that have been experiencing anxiety, depression, anger and substance use. I enjoy working with women, first responders, veterans and individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.

Through life’s ups and downs, it is crucial for people to be seen, heard, and understood. It is through this validation that my goal is to be a consistent, constant support system for my clients through the ebbs and flows-good and bad. My contribution as a therapist is to provide a safe space for individuals to learn about themselves, explore their minds and hearts, and to challenge themselves when necessary. As for my approach, I often utilize Person Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as incorporating mindfulness techniques into treatment plans. I also integrate an eclectic approach to tailor to my clients needs.

Everyone needs help navigating life sometimes. If you are struggling to cope with parts of your past, wanting to make a change, getting stuck in the loop of maladaptive behaviors, or just feeling overwhelmed with life, counseling can be a great place to get relief from burdens holding you back and a place to make room for personal growth. My goal is to provide you with an emotionally safe place to work through your struggles, help you gain deeper insight and clarity into your problems, and deliver evidenced based treatment approaches.

Living your best life can be challenging, especially when upsetting and confusing things happen suddenly or continue over time. These stressful events often cause people to feel changed or different than before the stress. You may feel stuck, or that your life has become unmanageable. I will be your guide, your instructor, and your trusted counselor as you develop the strengths you need to work on the deeper issues that may be holding you back. I work well with adults of all ages using a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to help you learn effective skills to calm the body and soothe the mind.

Therapy is a collaborative process that is built on trust and fosters insight as well as growth. It is important to me to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental atmosphere where Clients feel comfortable to share as well as express their unique life experiences. My Practice is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Interventions, and Holistic Coaching. I utilize Affirmative Psychotherapy in which I meet people where they are in their own space and time. My clients would describe me as passionate, caring and humorous.

Whether you are experiencing difficulty because of painful experiences from childhood, more recent, or current circumstances that have led to stress, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, emotional issues, co-dependency, loss/grief, trauma, and relationship issues -- I would love to help. I strive to create a relaxed and accepting environment that allows you to explore not only your struggles but strengths as well. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own life and should feel empowered to create their own peace and live authentically.

I have experience in assisting clients dealing with depression, anxiety, Autism, ADHD, substance use, and many other mental health challenges. I enjoy working with adults to address and manage their mental health concerns. I prefer to utilize solution-focused techniques, mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in treatment. I further utilize person-centered techniques and psychoeducation to assist her client’s in finding their individualized paths to wellbeing.

YES-accepting new clients! Feeling overwhelmed, anxious and depressed? If you are feeling like todays world is moving too fast and full of curveballs its time to put yourself as a priority. You can often lose focus when your overwhelmed with daily stressors. Often our relationships with friends, family and coworkers suffer as a result of the high demands of todays world. My place in my clients lives is that of a non judgmental participant in the road to self discovery and healing. Focus is everything and when we lose focus we can feel lost. We will get through the hard days and celebrate the good days. Lets put you first.

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?

Lately you're lucky to make it through a whole day without, at least once, daydreaming about quitting your job, ending your relationship, and starting over in a new state. You don't remember life, work, and relationships being this hard. Plus, now you're experiencing guilt because of these thoughts! You used to enjoy these parts of your life and found real meaning and deep value from them. You can't remember when everything changed and it seems impossible to get back to that place where you felt excited about the day, felt heard and understood, confident, and hopeful. I know you're struggling, but I also see you haven't given up.

We use a holistic, integrative approach to mental health focusing on the mind, body, and spirit. We work with clients ages 3-100 using an integrative approach recognizing that many aspects effect mental health including our past experiences, upbringing, genetics, traumas, attachments, health, spiritual experiences, and more. We look towards the root cause of mental health symptoms and treat the whole person. We are an open-minded practice that welcomes all genders, religions, orientations, races, and cultures.

Do you have chronic pain and medical conditions? Anxiety? Depression? I have personal and professional experience and understand how it is hard to find someone who “gets it.” I would like to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions. I also enjoy helping individuals with mood disorders, stress management, and life transitions. I currently see clients ages 12 and up.

Are you ready to take the first step towards a healthier, happier you? I'm here to guide you on your path to healing and self-discovery. To start, I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation – your opportunity to connect with me, ask questions, and determine if I'm the right fit for your unique needs. You can reach out by phone, text, or email to schedule this free consultation. If you choose to email, please remember to check your spam folder for a swift reply. I specialize in working with adolescents (15+) and adults, offering in-person and Telehealth sessions for your comfort.

Counseling helps people who have problems or concerns that they are not resolving to their satisfaction by themselves. The counselor can help to identify the problems and offer an environment in which to test new ideas and behavior safely. The goal of such counseling is to help clients deal more effectively with the people, situations, and issues they face.

I believe therapy should be about a caring and collaborative relationship that helps you build the life that you desire. I am here to be supportive, encouraging, and emphasize already positive qualities, as well as develop effective coping skills, thinking patterns and insight. In a casual and safe environment, therapy will focus on processing experiences, building skills and developing a healthy lifestyle to cope with whatever depression, anxiety or trauma symptoms you are struggling with. I want to help you build a life you want by decreasing the negative impact of those symptoms and increasing your ability to cope with them.

I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.

Somehow, you’ve taken on more than your fair share again. How does this always seem to happen? It’s like they don’t notice- or care. It would be really nice to feel appreciated for a change, but you can’t remember the last time you even got so much as a thank you. Maybe things would be different if you could just communicate better… but how? Last time you tried that it turned into an argument and you walked away feeling frustrated, guilty and selfish for even saying anything. After all, aren’t you just being overly sensitive? “Just get over it”, you tell yourself for the hundredth time…