Therapists for Adults in Alexandria, OH
Renee Tong, LCSW is a highly skilled and compassionate clinical therapist dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care and support to adults over age 20, and is LGBTQ-friendly.
Life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, self-esteem struggles, Stress and worry, Caregiver stress, PTSD, Trauma, ACOA ( Adult Child of Alcoholic or Drug Addict), addictions, Relapse Prevention, Dual Diagnosis, Grief, Shame and Guilt, Abandonment issues, Codependency, Toxic Relationships.
Renee Tong, LCSW is a highly skilled and compassionate clinical therapist dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care and support to adults over age 20, and is LGBTQ-friendly.
Life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, self-esteem struggles, Stress and worry, Caregiver stress, PTSD, Trauma, ACOA ( Adult Child of Alcoholic or Drug Addict), addictions, Relapse Prevention, Dual Diagnosis, Grief, Shame and Guilt, Abandonment issues, Codependency, Toxic Relationships.
I am best positioned to serve young adults and adults seeking accessible, evidence-based mental health support and psychoeducation.
I am a blessed mom of 2 boys, with a loving spouse that supports me, and a world where I get to work with people that want support in their lives. Even with the life I live, there are many challenges that we have to navigate. I have 2 years of experience providing mental health services to the youth of today and because of my personal experinces, I have been able to connect with them and help them grow. All I can ask from my clients is to give me a chance to work with you as you navigate life challenges to find a life that's blessed.
I am best positioned to serve young adults and adults seeking accessible, evidence-based mental health support and psychoeducation.
I am a blessed mom of 2 boys, with a loving spouse that supports me, and a world where I get to work with people that want support in their lives. Even with the life I live, there are many challenges that we have to navigate. I have 2 years of experience providing mental health services to the youth of today and because of my personal experinces, I have been able to connect with them and help them grow. All I can ask from my clients is to give me a chance to work with you as you navigate life challenges to find a life that's blessed.
I work with clients of all ages including children, adolescents, adults and seniors.
I am Dr. Shazia Naurin, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor based in Ohio, dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and cultural sensitivity. I hold national certification as a counselor (NCC), a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS).
I work with clients of all ages including children, adolescents, adults and seniors.
I am Dr. Shazia Naurin, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor based in Ohio, dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and cultural sensitivity. I hold national certification as a counselor (NCC), a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS).
Hello! I specialize in trauma, addiction, and art therapy. I support individuals working through the effects of past experiences, substance use concerns, or emotional overwhelm. My approach is integrative and client-centered, combining evidence-based therapy with creative expression to help clients process emotions, build resilience, and develop healthier coping skills. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where healing, growth, and self-discovery can occur.
Trauma healing is not about erasing the past, but about learning to live fully and safely in the present.
Hello! I specialize in trauma, addiction, and art therapy. I support individuals working through the effects of past experiences, substance use concerns, or emotional overwhelm. My approach is integrative and client-centered, combining evidence-based therapy with creative expression to help clients process emotions, build resilience, and develop healthier coping skills. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where healing, growth, and self-discovery can occur.
Trauma healing is not about erasing the past, but about learning to live fully and safely in the present.
Welcome to your journey of self-discovery and healing
Each of us carries a unique story that is shaped by past experiences, current struggles or future uncertainties that can feel overwhelming. But, within every challenge lies the potential for healing, personal growth and transformation.
Welcome to your journey of self-discovery and healing
Each of us carries a unique story that is shaped by past experiences, current struggles or future uncertainties that can feel overwhelming. But, within every challenge lies the potential for healing, personal growth and transformation.
My main focus is adults with a trauma history but I have worked with all different types of mental health symptoms such as bipolar disorders, OCD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and severe mental health as well.
For the first session I always want to get to know my Clients! We will begin to build our therapeutic relationship and see if you feel like we are a good fit for each other! I like to create a list of goals with my Clients so we can get an idea on what issues you would like to tackle first.
My main focus is adults with a trauma history but I have worked with all different types of mental health symptoms such as bipolar disorders, OCD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and severe mental health as well.
For the first session I always want to get to know my Clients! We will begin to build our therapeutic relationship and see if you feel like we are a good fit for each other! I like to create a list of goals with my Clients so we can get an idea on what issues you would like to tackle first.
Welcome! I'm Leigh.
I know many people are working to do their best while balancing burnout, anxiety, and the feeling that “the world is on fire.” I work with you to build sustainable changes, and a life that includes not only surviving, but finding moments of joy, confidence, and acceptance of who you are and how your brain works.
Welcome! I'm Leigh.
I know many people are working to do their best while balancing burnout, anxiety, and the feeling that “the world is on fire.” I work with you to build sustainable changes, and a life that includes not only surviving, but finding moments of joy, confidence, and acceptance of who you are and how your brain works.
Hi, my name is Tara Devlin, and I am the owner of Peace of Mind Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 10 years of clinical experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I believe that positive mental health is fundamental to overall well-being, yet it is often misunderstood or stigmatized. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being open and honest.
Hi, my name is Tara Devlin, and I am the owner of Peace of Mind Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 10 years of clinical experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I believe that positive mental health is fundamental to overall well-being, yet it is often misunderstood or stigmatized. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being open and honest.
My name is Darcy Smith and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S) in the state of Ohio. I am from southern Ohio, and have raised my two sons here as well, ages 19 and 6. My journey in the helping profession began approximately 16 years ago when I started working as a behavioral rehabilitation specialist for a short term substance abuse treatment facility in West Virginia. Following that, I obtained two degrees from Ohio University - an Associate in Arts and Sciences with A Social Science Emphasis, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After this experience.
My name is Darcy Smith and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S) in the state of Ohio. I am from southern Ohio, and have raised my two sons here as well, ages 19 and 6. My journey in the helping profession began approximately 16 years ago when I started working as a behavioral rehabilitation specialist for a short term substance abuse treatment facility in West Virginia. Following that, I obtained two degrees from Ohio University - an Associate in Arts and Sciences with A Social Science Emphasis, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After this experience.
I have experience working with school age children, teenagers, and adults.
In our first session I will be asking questions to better understand the reason you are seeking therapy. I will talk to you about your past experiences in therapy and things you have found helpful or that have not been helpful for you.
I have experience working with school age children, teenagers, and adults.
In our first session I will be asking questions to better understand the reason you are seeking therapy. I will talk to you about your past experiences in therapy and things you have found helpful or that have not been helpful for you.
I love working with families and young adults!
My name is Alahya Steele, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and I specialize in systemic and strategic family therapy models. My counseling philosophy is grounded in the belief that healing occurs through our attachment and interactions and by transforming the systems around us. With expertise in relationships, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and depression, I focus on creating meaningful and lasting change. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate their challenges and achieve their fullest potential.
I love working with families and young adults!
My name is Alahya Steele, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and I specialize in systemic and strategic family therapy models. My counseling philosophy is grounded in the belief that healing occurs through our attachment and interactions and by transforming the systems around us. With expertise in relationships, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and depression, I focus on creating meaningful and lasting change. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate their challenges and achieve their fullest potential.
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My ideal client is a high-functioning woman who has spent years managing everything on her own — but internally feels exhausted, anxious, or like something unresolved is quietly running the show. She's self-aware and has likely tried to think her way through it. What she hasn't been able to do is change the patterns — the over-responsibility, the emotional shutdown, the difficulty asking for what she needs. She's ready to stop coping and start actually healing.
My ideal client is a high-functioning woman who has spent years managing everything on her own — but internally feels exhausted, anxious, or like something unresolved is quietly running the show. She's self-aware and has likely tried to think her way through it. What she hasn't been able to do is change the patterns — the over-responsibility, the emotional shutdown, the difficulty asking for what she needs. She's ready to stop coping and start actually healing.
Alexis provides individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and adults.
Alexis is especially committed to working with individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands how overwhelming the transition back to everyday life can feel and focuses on continuity of care, emotional safety, and practical skill-building during this critical period. Her goal is to help patients regain confidence, strengthen support systems, and establish routines that promote long-term stability and reduced risk of rehospitalization. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also addressing related challenges that affect families and couples.
Alexis provides individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and adults.
Alexis is especially committed to working with individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands how overwhelming the transition back to everyday life can feel and focuses on continuity of care, emotional safety, and practical skill-building during this critical period. Her goal is to help patients regain confidence, strengthen support systems, and establish routines that promote long-term stability and reduced risk of rehospitalization. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also addressing related challenges that affect families and couples.
I have over 10 years of experience working with clients in community and school settings as a licensed counselor in OH and TX. I also hold a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Kent State University and have worked for 10 years training counseling students to become licensed counselors. My experiences as a counselor and professor of counseling have helped me to become very skilled at providing meaningful counseling experiences that help clients reach their goals. I often help people struggling with parenting concerns, depression, anxiety, postpartum and pregnancy issues, grief, and life transitions.
I have over 10 years of experience working with clients in community and school settings as a licensed counselor in OH and TX. I also hold a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Kent State University and have worked for 10 years training counseling students to become licensed counselors. My experiences as a counselor and professor of counseling have helped me to become very skilled at providing meaningful counseling experiences that help clients reach their goals. I often help people struggling with parenting concerns, depression, anxiety, postpartum and pregnancy issues, grief, and life transitions.
Welcome! I work with clients who want to address the root cause of their issues, improve relationships with self and others, and enhance spiritual awareness. I value creating a warm and empathic therapeutic relationship where you have space to be yourself and explore your inner world, moving toward greater wellbeing and emotional security. I work with people experiencing self-esteem, career, relationship and racial/multi-racial identity issues. I also offer psychoeducation about early childhood development, and coping with narcissistic relationships. I blend IFS/parts work, Brainspotting, and the Enneagram personality system.
Welcome! I work with clients who want to address the root cause of their issues, improve relationships with self and others, and enhance spiritual awareness. I value creating a warm and empathic therapeutic relationship where you have space to be yourself and explore your inner world, moving toward greater wellbeing and emotional security. I work with people experiencing self-esteem, career, relationship and racial/multi-racial identity issues. I also offer psychoeducation about early childhood development, and coping with narcissistic relationships. I blend IFS/parts work, Brainspotting, and the Enneagram personality system.
I help adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes.
You’ve been holding it together for everyone, but inside you feel anxious, stuck, or weighed down by loss and constant pressure. You’ve accomplished so much, yet peace still feels out of reach. You want to feel grounded again—like yourself. You want to stop overthinking, to breathe, and to move forward without the heaviness that keeps following you. You’re ready for a space that’s calm and supportive—a place to sort through what’s hard, gain perspective, and begin rebuilding the clarity, strength, and hope you need to move forward.
I help adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes.
You’ve been holding it together for everyone, but inside you feel anxious, stuck, or weighed down by loss and constant pressure. You’ve accomplished so much, yet peace still feels out of reach. You want to feel grounded again—like yourself. You want to stop overthinking, to breathe, and to move forward without the heaviness that keeps following you. You’re ready for a space that’s calm and supportive—a place to sort through what’s hard, gain perspective, and begin rebuilding the clarity, strength, and hope you need to move forward.
I’m a licensed clinical therapist and late-diagnosed AuDHD adult, offering neurodivergent-affirming therapy and psychoeducational courses informed by both clinical training and lived experience.
I specialize in neurodivergent-affirming therapy for autistic and ADHD adults, focusing on anxiety, burnout, trauma, and self-understanding. I also offer a growing library of online courses to expand access to clear, affirming psychoeducation—providing language, context, and insight to help you make sense of your experiences at your own pace.
I’m a licensed clinical therapist and late-diagnosed AuDHD adult, offering neurodivergent-affirming therapy and psychoeducational courses informed by both clinical training and lived experience.
I specialize in neurodivergent-affirming therapy for autistic and ADHD adults, focusing on anxiety, burnout, trauma, and self-understanding. I also offer a growing library of online courses to expand access to clear, affirming psychoeducation—providing language, context, and insight to help you make sense of your experiences at your own pace.
Hello and welcome — I’m so glad you’re here, and thanks for landing on my page.
I am passionate about providing mental health care that feels comfortable, accessible, and affirming. I especially enjoy working with BIPOC clients, queer folks, and fellow therapists/social workers.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Ohio and Connecticut offering virtual therapy. I received my Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University and have 8 years of experience. I believe everyone has the tools to better their well-being; sometimes it just takes a few helping hands to find them!
Hello and welcome — I’m so glad you’re here, and thanks for landing on my page.
I am passionate about providing mental health care that feels comfortable, accessible, and affirming. I especially enjoy working with BIPOC clients, queer folks, and fellow therapists/social workers.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Ohio and Connecticut offering virtual therapy. I received my Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University and have 8 years of experience. I believe everyone has the tools to better their well-being; sometimes it just takes a few helping hands to find them!
I am a Deaf social worker who works with Deaf, DeafBlind, hard of hearing, late-deafened, and ASL-receptive hearing individuals navigating life's challenges, as well as those seeking a space to better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, or create meaningful change. Some clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by grief, ADHD, substance use, chronic health conditions, relationship concerns, stress, or major life transitions. Together, we'll identify your strengths, gain insight into patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical strategies that align with your goals and values.
I am a Deaf social worker who works with Deaf, DeafBlind, hard of hearing, late-deafened, and ASL-receptive hearing individuals navigating life's challenges, as well as those seeking a space to better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, or create meaningful change. Some clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by grief, ADHD, substance use, chronic health conditions, relationship concerns, stress, or major life transitions. Together, we'll identify your strengths, gain insight into patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical strategies that align with your goals and values.
Was your childhood often painful, difficult, or scary? Did you feel alone, invisible, or unloved? Maybe the past is just a blank. Or are you going through a difficult time in your life, frozen with worry, grieving, or overwhelmed and exhausted? Do you need to leave a situation that feels abusive or break a toxic pattern? Repeated disturbing memories, physical sensations, thoughts, or dreams can be signs of trauma. It may feel hard to be your real self, or that you over-react and can't stop. Your feelings might be extreme. Whether these are new or recurring symptoms, you can heal and lead a healthier and more authentic life.
Was your childhood often painful, difficult, or scary? Did you feel alone, invisible, or unloved? Maybe the past is just a blank. Or are you going through a difficult time in your life, frozen with worry, grieving, or overwhelmed and exhausted? Do you need to leave a situation that feels abusive or break a toxic pattern? Repeated disturbing memories, physical sensations, thoughts, or dreams can be signs of trauma. It may feel hard to be your real self, or that you over-react and can't stop. Your feelings might be extreme. Whether these are new or recurring symptoms, you can heal and lead a healthier and more authentic life.
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.

