Emotionally Focused Therapists in Centerville, OH
Hi, I'm Laura. Thank you for visiting my profile. With over 20 years of experience as a counselor, I provide compassionate and inclusive support for couples, teens, and adults. My approach is warm, welcoming, and collaborative- creating a space where you can bring your whole self, even the messy, confused or hurting parts. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as the everyday challenges that can leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
Hi, I'm Laura. Thank you for visiting my profile. With over 20 years of experience as a counselor, I provide compassionate and inclusive support for couples, teens, and adults. My approach is warm, welcoming, and collaborative- creating a space where you can bring your whole self, even the messy, confused or hurting parts. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as the everyday challenges that can leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
Emely Jones, Mindful Mending LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I’m Emely Jones. I'm a passionate and empathetic mental health therapist who believes in the power of personal growth, healing, health, and a little humor (when appropriate). I'm dedicated to fostering a warm, friendly environment, by working alongside clients to unlock their inner resilience and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. I'm also a married mom of a wonderful 2-year-old son. Some of my preferred mental health coping skills include great sleep, kitchen concerts (I love to sing), exercise, a good mystery novel or TV show, a healthy meal, and a cozy meditation.
Hi! I’m Emely Jones. I'm a passionate and empathetic mental health therapist who believes in the power of personal growth, healing, health, and a little humor (when appropriate). I'm dedicated to fostering a warm, friendly environment, by working alongside clients to unlock their inner resilience and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. I'm also a married mom of a wonderful 2-year-old son. Some of my preferred mental health coping skills include great sleep, kitchen concerts (I love to sing), exercise, a good mystery novel or TV show, a healthy meal, and a cozy meditation.
While I have experience working with a wide variety of clients and issues, particular emphasis areas include: young adults, navigating life changes, managing academic and/or work stress, improving relationships, identity development and integration, queer and gender diverse experiences, impact of
While I have experience working with a wide variety of clients and issues, particular emphasis areas include: young adults, navigating life changes, managing academic and/or work stress, improving relationships, identity development and integration, queer and gender diverse experiences, impact of
I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have facilitated several groups including topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, social skills, and creative journaling. I believe in tailoring therapy to each unique individual, drawing from a wide range of theories. I work collaboratively to identify what my clients want out of therapy and develop strength based goals. Using my creativity, I design interventions that will benefit clients in achieving their goals as well as have a little fun. Various forms of art and play are often incorporated into sessions.
I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have facilitated several groups including topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, social skills, and creative journaling. I believe in tailoring therapy to each unique individual, drawing from a wide range of theories. I work collaboratively to identify what my clients want out of therapy and develop strength based goals. Using my creativity, I design interventions that will benefit clients in achieving their goals as well as have a little fun. Various forms of art and play are often incorporated into sessions.
I specialize in sexual addiction, partner betrayal trauma, and PTSD. I am a certified sexual addiction therapist (CSAT) and EMDR certified. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I specialize in sexual addiction, partner betrayal trauma, and PTSD. I am a certified sexual addiction therapist (CSAT) and EMDR certified. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Feeling stressed or anxious about life? Unsure of your next steps? Parenting a child with special needs? I’m here to help you navigate these challenging and transitional moments. With 15 years of experience as an Intervention Specialist in a public school district, along with my work as a mental health counselor, I understand the stress, anxiety, and extensive paperwork involved in supporting both students and parents. Together, we will work on self-advocacy, setting healthy boundaries, and developing effective coping strategies so you can feel empowered to be the best version of yourself.
Feeling stressed or anxious about life? Unsure of your next steps? Parenting a child with special needs? I’m here to help you navigate these challenging and transitional moments. With 15 years of experience as an Intervention Specialist in a public school district, along with my work as a mental health counselor, I understand the stress, anxiety, and extensive paperwork involved in supporting both students and parents. Together, we will work on self-advocacy, setting healthy boundaries, and developing effective coping strategies so you can feel empowered to be the best version of yourself.
You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy. If you are having difficulties that are becoming difficult to manage, I believe my approach to therapy can help you gain a sense of clarity, empowerment and hope. Through our therapeutic relationship, you can begin to feel understood which can ultimately lead to an increase in self-exploration and awareness. I have a great deal of experience helping individuals with relationship difficulties and adjustment issues associated with life transitions. I work primarily with adults with a wide range of mental health problems and life difficulties.
You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy. If you are having difficulties that are becoming difficult to manage, I believe my approach to therapy can help you gain a sense of clarity, empowerment and hope. Through our therapeutic relationship, you can begin to feel understood which can ultimately lead to an increase in self-exploration and awareness. I have a great deal of experience helping individuals with relationship difficulties and adjustment issues associated with life transitions. I work primarily with adults with a wide range of mental health problems and life difficulties.
I am a therapist who works primarily with adolescents, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, social challenges, and identity development. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and developmentally sensitive, with a strong emphasis on helping clients feel safe, understood, and respected in the therapy space.
I believe therapy works best when clients are met where they are, not where they are “supposed” to be. I focus on building genuine rapport and trust, often using creative, conversational, and experiential strategies—such as shared interests, and narrative exploration to reduce anxiety.
I am a therapist who works primarily with adolescents, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, social challenges, and identity development. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and developmentally sensitive, with a strong emphasis on helping clients feel safe, understood, and respected in the therapy space.
I believe therapy works best when clients are met where they are, not where they are “supposed” to be. I focus on building genuine rapport and trust, often using creative, conversational, and experiential strategies—such as shared interests, and narrative exploration to reduce anxiety.
Immediate openings - ONLINE or in OFFICE. Do you ever feel as though you are not living the REAL you? Would you like to make changes and realize your fullest potential? Would you like to improve relationships? Overcoming obstacles can be difficult especially when done alone. Together we are stronger. I will share in your struggles by lending you support to live a fuller and freer life. It would be my honor and privilege to support the changes you desire for improving your mental and emotional health. Together we can make a lasting impact on your relationship with yourself and with others.
Immediate openings - ONLINE or in OFFICE. Do you ever feel as though you are not living the REAL you? Would you like to make changes and realize your fullest potential? Would you like to improve relationships? Overcoming obstacles can be difficult especially when done alone. Together we are stronger. I will share in your struggles by lending you support to live a fuller and freer life. It would be my honor and privilege to support the changes you desire for improving your mental and emotional health. Together we can make a lasting impact on your relationship with yourself and with others.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress-related concerns, and emotional challenges that may feel overwhelming or difficult to manage alone. Many clients come to therapy seeking support during life transitions, after traumatic experiences, or while coping with mood and anxiety disorders. As a counselor trainee, I strive to provide a compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive environment where clients feel heard, safe, and supported as they build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and work toward long-term healing and personal growth.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress-related concerns, and emotional challenges that may feel overwhelming or difficult to manage alone. Many clients come to therapy seeking support during life transitions, after traumatic experiences, or while coping with mood and anxiety disorders. As a counselor trainee, I strive to provide a compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive environment where clients feel heard, safe, and supported as they build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and work toward long-term healing and personal growth.
Welcome, and I’m happy you’re here. You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you’re feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected, therapy can be a place to breathe, reflect, and rebuild. I work with individuals and couples who are ready to explore their emotions, relationships, and past experiences in a supportive and nonjudgmental space.
Welcome, and I’m happy you’re here. You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you’re feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected, therapy can be a place to breathe, reflect, and rebuild. I work with individuals and couples who are ready to explore their emotions, relationships, and past experiences in a supportive and nonjudgmental space.
I am a licensed Counselor Trainee as well as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student at Wright State University in my final semester of the program! I have experience in intensive case management, supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, including psychotic disorders. I believe that every person has a meaningful story, and sometimes, we need help understanding the meaning. I utilize an integration of approaches (CBT, DBT, CPT, ACT, SFBT, MI, etc) to curate a unique therapeutic experience to meet your individual needs to get you closer to living your best life.
I am a licensed Counselor Trainee as well as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student at Wright State University in my final semester of the program! I have experience in intensive case management, supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, including psychotic disorders. I believe that every person has a meaningful story, and sometimes, we need help understanding the meaning. I utilize an integration of approaches (CBT, DBT, CPT, ACT, SFBT, MI, etc) to curate a unique therapeutic experience to meet your individual needs to get you closer to living your best life.
My name is Dr. Natalie Bressman, and I am a Postdoctoral Fellow with almost a decade of experience providing individual, group, and family therapy as a LPC and LICDC. I work with people of all ages with the oldest client having been 103 years old.
My name is Dr. Natalie Bressman, and I am a Postdoctoral Fellow with almost a decade of experience providing individual, group, and family therapy as a LPC and LICDC. I work with people of all ages with the oldest client having been 103 years old.
Do you ever get tired of not feeling heard or safe to just be YOU? To help with this, I strive to provide a safe space of individually tailored support and collaborative care with each client that I meet. Using a variety of therapeutic methods, I work with clients to increase self-awareness, confidence and feel empowered to make the necessary steps toward a healthy understanding of themselves and their family dynamics. For those interested, as an Ordained Minister, I can help explore how faith and spirituality has played a role in their life, family and relationships regardless of religious beliefs, traditions or affiliations.
Do you ever get tired of not feeling heard or safe to just be YOU? To help with this, I strive to provide a safe space of individually tailored support and collaborative care with each client that I meet. Using a variety of therapeutic methods, I work with clients to increase self-awareness, confidence and feel empowered to make the necessary steps toward a healthy understanding of themselves and their family dynamics. For those interested, as an Ordained Minister, I can help explore how faith and spirituality has played a role in their life, family and relationships regardless of religious beliefs, traditions or affiliations.
There are experiences and struggles in life that can create uncertainty in the things you thought you knew, that shake the confidence you had in yourself, and leave you feeling unsure of what to do next. Seeking help for yourself or your child can be an overwhelming process during an already difficult time; you are taking a significant first step. We will work together as a collaborative unit toward empowerment, confidence, and your or your child's personal goals.
There are experiences and struggles in life that can create uncertainty in the things you thought you knew, that shake the confidence you had in yourself, and leave you feeling unsure of what to do next. Seeking help for yourself or your child can be an overwhelming process during an already difficult time; you are taking a significant first step. We will work together as a collaborative unit toward empowerment, confidence, and your or your child's personal goals.
Life can be difficult at times. If you are in need of someone to listen and help you get through the hard parts of life, please call us. It can really help if you have someone to listen and give new perspectives when you get stuck or are struggling with a problem in your life. We have the best therapists in the area and have a strong reputation for quality and professional care.
Life can be difficult at times. If you are in need of someone to listen and help you get through the hard parts of life, please call us. It can really help if you have someone to listen and give new perspectives when you get stuck or are struggling with a problem in your life. We have the best therapists in the area and have a strong reputation for quality and professional care.
You might be managing stress, trauma, or relationship challenges while trying to hold everything together. You want better communication, stronger boundaries, and greater emotional balance. You’re looking for support that feels safe, collaborative, and practical—where insight and skill-building help you move forward with confidence.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, relational conflict, or stress that feels “in the body,” our work will focus on strengthening your regulation capacity, expanding awareness of internal experience, and fostering a supportive therapeutic relationship to help you feel more grounded and present.
You might be managing stress, trauma, or relationship challenges while trying to hold everything together. You want better communication, stronger boundaries, and greater emotional balance. You’re looking for support that feels safe, collaborative, and practical—where insight and skill-building help you move forward with confidence.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, relational conflict, or stress that feels “in the body,” our work will focus on strengthening your regulation capacity, expanding awareness of internal experience, and fostering a supportive therapeutic relationship to help you feel more grounded and present.
Accepting new clients online and in person - afternoon and evening availability! Are you an adult or teen that is experiencing life’s challenges and wishing you had someone to walk alongside you as you learn to cope and heal? Maybe it's anxiety, depression, a divorce, loss of a loved or loss of a significant relationship. Maybe you have had changes in a relationship or employment and are struggling to manage on your own. I have worked with many through divorce, job change, or simply dealing with changes as they age. If you're wanting a new perspective and someone to encourage you as you grow - I am here to support you.
Accepting new clients online and in person - afternoon and evening availability! Are you an adult or teen that is experiencing life’s challenges and wishing you had someone to walk alongside you as you learn to cope and heal? Maybe it's anxiety, depression, a divorce, loss of a loved or loss of a significant relationship. Maybe you have had changes in a relationship or employment and are struggling to manage on your own. I have worked with many through divorce, job change, or simply dealing with changes as they age. If you're wanting a new perspective and someone to encourage you as you grow - I am here to support you.
I am a student of life. I love to travel, have lived in multiple states, & met amazing people with their own unique perspectives, opening my eyes to different cultures & ways of thinking. In 2014, I felt it was time to plant my roots, so I moved to Ohio to be closer to family & bring my experience to my practice. I offer individual therapy to adults that focus on a person as a whole. I strongly believe in a collaborative relationship where your treatment is led by you within a welcome, safe space that will encourage you the freedom to feel heard, grow & heal. The design of this is to be able to meet you where you are at in life.
I am a student of life. I love to travel, have lived in multiple states, & met amazing people with their own unique perspectives, opening my eyes to different cultures & ways of thinking. In 2014, I felt it was time to plant my roots, so I moved to Ohio to be closer to family & bring my experience to my practice. I offer individual therapy to adults that focus on a person as a whole. I strongly believe in a collaborative relationship where your treatment is led by you within a welcome, safe space that will encourage you the freedom to feel heard, grow & heal. The design of this is to be able to meet you where you are at in life.
I believe we are all a work in progress. We all deserve space, grace, and support to grow, heal, and become the best versions of ourselves. It is an honor to walk alongside those who embrace the possibility of change and commit to their own growth.
My goal is to meet you where you are in your life with authentic warmth, empathy, and collaboration. Together we can explore your strengths, overcome challenges, and move toward a more connected, balanced, and fulfilling life.
I believe we are all a work in progress. We all deserve space, grace, and support to grow, heal, and become the best versions of ourselves. It is an honor to walk alongside those who embrace the possibility of change and commit to their own growth.
My goal is to meet you where you are in your life with authentic warmth, empathy, and collaboration. Together we can explore your strengths, overcome challenges, and move toward a more connected, balanced, and fulfilling life.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.