Parenting Therapists in Centerville, OH
Are you doing your best and still not thriving? Are you tired of repeating old patterns, struggling with boundaries, or feeling disconnected from yourself or your values? Are there issues you can no longer ignore? The good news is therapy can help. I provide a compassionate and mindful space where we can explore these patterns together, with curiosity rather than judgment. My goal is to help you deepen self-awareness, build self-compassion, and create a life that truly aligns with who you are. Whether we’re working on managing emotions, trauma processing, or quality of life concerns, I tailor therapy to your unique needs.
Are you doing your best and still not thriving? Are you tired of repeating old patterns, struggling with boundaries, or feeling disconnected from yourself or your values? Are there issues you can no longer ignore? The good news is therapy can help. I provide a compassionate and mindful space where we can explore these patterns together, with curiosity rather than judgment. My goal is to help you deepen self-awareness, build self-compassion, and create a life that truly aligns with who you are. Whether we’re working on managing emotions, trauma processing, or quality of life concerns, I tailor therapy to your unique needs.
I enjoy working with people during any phase of their journey. It's rewarding to connect with couples, adolescents, and adults going through stage of life changes and or trauma. I find joy in collaborating to cultivate peoples' motivations to change in a way that allows them to gain insight into their behaviors and achieve optimal health. I view people through a holistic lens thus seeing the whole person rather than their symptoms.
I enjoy working with people during any phase of their journey. It's rewarding to connect with couples, adolescents, and adults going through stage of life changes and or trauma. I find joy in collaborating to cultivate peoples' motivations to change in a way that allows them to gain insight into their behaviors and achieve optimal health. I view people through a holistic lens thus seeing the whole person rather than their symptoms.
We want patients who are interested in well-researched treatment and who are open to telepsychology or video based therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home. You'll save time and gas money.
We want patients who are interested in well-researched treatment and who are open to telepsychology or video based therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home. You'll save time and gas money.
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.
I am a direct, no-nonsense professional who has devoted my 40+ year career to helping people improve their lives. I work with adults and seniors (individual/couples) who are motivated to change. I work with children and teens within the structure of their families to resolve communication and behavioral difficulties. I have extensive experience working with adoptive (Reactive Attachment) and step families. If you are frustrated trying to connect with someone you love, outside intervention can help. Most often, that which is experienced as an emotional impasse, is an opportunity for growth.
I am a direct, no-nonsense professional who has devoted my 40+ year career to helping people improve their lives. I work with adults and seniors (individual/couples) who are motivated to change. I work with children and teens within the structure of their families to resolve communication and behavioral difficulties. I have extensive experience working with adoptive (Reactive Attachment) and step families. If you are frustrated trying to connect with someone you love, outside intervention can help. Most often, that which is experienced as an emotional impasse, is an opportunity for growth.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting issues, interpersonal problems with other adults, or issues with grief and loss, please contact me.
Hello, my name is Dr. Stephen Fortson and I specialize in treating couples, families, and individuals with professional clinical counseling services. I have been a licensed clinical professional counselor for 29 years. I am also retired associate professor and chair of the Department of Human Services at Wright State University where I oversaw the counselor preparation program 20 years. If you are in need of personalized couples, family or individual counseling, please contact me. I am currently accepting new clients.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting issues, interpersonal problems with other adults, or issues with grief and loss, please contact me.
Hello, my name is Dr. Stephen Fortson and I specialize in treating couples, families, and individuals with professional clinical counseling services. I have been a licensed clinical professional counselor for 29 years. I am also retired associate professor and chair of the Department of Human Services at Wright State University where I oversaw the counselor preparation program 20 years. If you are in need of personalized couples, family or individual counseling, please contact me. I am currently accepting new clients.
I specialize in women & individuals from marginalized communities who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, ADHD, and difficulties with relationships or life transitions. They often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, or seeking clarity and stability during periods of change. They may also be impacted by the effects of systemic stressors, relational strain or unresolved past experiences that continue to affect their current well-being. My practice provides a culturally responsive environment where clients feel safe & understood.
I specialize in women & individuals from marginalized communities who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, ADHD, and difficulties with relationships or life transitions. They often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, or seeking clarity and stability during periods of change. They may also be impacted by the effects of systemic stressors, relational strain or unresolved past experiences that continue to affect their current well-being. My practice provides a culturally responsive environment where clients feel safe & understood.
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.
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.
My ideal clients are people who feel stuck under the weight of stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma—whether the pain is recent or something they’ve carried for years. Many are high-functioning on the outside but internally feel depleted, on edge, or emotionally disconnected. They’re ready for practical, evidence-informed tools to calm the nervous system, make sense of what happened, and shift patterns that keep showing up in relationships, work, and daily life. Together, we work toward lasting change: greater clarity, steadier confidence, and a more grounded, integrated way of living.
My ideal clients are people who feel stuck under the weight of stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma—whether the pain is recent or something they’ve carried for years. Many are high-functioning on the outside but internally feel depleted, on edge, or emotionally disconnected. They’re ready for practical, evidence-informed tools to calm the nervous system, make sense of what happened, and shift patterns that keep showing up in relationships, work, and daily life. Together, we work toward lasting change: greater clarity, steadier confidence, and a more grounded, integrated way of living.
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.
My areas of specialization include ADHD, anxiety, depression, family issues, life coaching, parenting issues, relationship issues, and school learning and behavior problems.
After years of providing a broad range of services in the context of a traditional private practice office, which I closed at the end of 2017, I began doing therapy online. I decided to offer online services to maintain a limited professional practice, available to select clients for whom such a service delivery platform would be appropriate. Services are available to children, youth, adults, and families at the rate of $75 per 45-minute session and are payable via PayPal. I accept NO insurance, only self-pay clients.
My areas of specialization include ADHD, anxiety, depression, family issues, life coaching, parenting issues, relationship issues, and school learning and behavior problems.
After years of providing a broad range of services in the context of a traditional private practice office, which I closed at the end of 2017, I began doing therapy online. I decided to offer online services to maintain a limited professional practice, available to select clients for whom such a service delivery platform would be appropriate. Services are available to children, youth, adults, and families at the rate of $75 per 45-minute session and are payable via PayPal. I accept NO insurance, only self-pay clients.
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.
Julie has expertise in helping families navigate divorce and co- parenting issues, in addition to attachment-related challenges that are common with adoption and foster care.
Julie’s work is grounded in evidence-based therapy while providing warmth and empathy. Julie’s integrated approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based work, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness practices aimed at helping her clients better understand their patterns of behavior, regulate their emotions, and create meaningful life change.
Julie has expertise in helping families navigate divorce and co- parenting issues, in addition to attachment-related challenges that are common with adoption and foster care.
Julie’s work is grounded in evidence-based therapy while providing warmth and empathy. Julie’s integrated approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based work, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness practices aimed at helping her clients better understand their patterns of behavior, regulate their emotions, and create meaningful life change.
Parenting a child with special needs?
I work with both high school students and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship boundaries, and educational challenges.
Parenting a child with special needs?
I work with both high school students and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship boundaries, and educational challenges.
Barbara Ann High-Daniels
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Centerville, OH 45459
With 15 years of practicing therapy, I understand that therapy is a unique experience for everyone. Because of that, there is not a one size fits all approach. You and I will work together to take a comprehensive look at factors in your life that contribute to what has lead you to reach out. As a certified EMDR therapist, pulling largely from the cognitive and somatic dance, I meet clients where they are at in a person-centered approach. In your work with me, we will carefully look for the ways you can come Full Circle and close those loops that may be keeping you stuck.
With 15 years of practicing therapy, I understand that therapy is a unique experience for everyone. Because of that, there is not a one size fits all approach. You and I will work together to take a comprehensive look at factors in your life that contribute to what has lead you to reach out. As a certified EMDR therapist, pulling largely from the cognitive and somatic dance, I meet clients where they are at in a person-centered approach. In your work with me, we will carefully look for the ways you can come Full Circle and close those loops that may be keeping you stuck.
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 work with children and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions. My ideal client is open to growth—even if they feel stuck or overwhelmed. I use CBT, DBT, and play therapy to support emotional regulation, insight, and resilience. With children, I offer a safe space for expression through play. With adults, we explore patterns and build practical tools for change. I offer a collaborative, supportive approach tailored to your unique needs.
I work with children and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions. My ideal client is open to growth—even if they feel stuck or overwhelmed. I use CBT, DBT, and play therapy to support emotional regulation, insight, and resilience. With children, I offer a safe space for expression through play. With adults, we explore patterns and build practical tools for change. I offer a collaborative, supportive approach tailored to your unique needs.
With over 20 years successful experience in assisting clients in developing and building their long-term skills for coping and problem solving, I believe that my practice can help you find your way to the life goals you desire. My approach to counseling is interactive with my clients, based on the concept that understanding and coming to terms with one's emotions is essential to effective problem solving and personal growth. I strive to provide a comfortable, supportive and non-judgmental environment for clients to effectively deal with life's issues and enrich their lives.
With over 20 years successful experience in assisting clients in developing and building their long-term skills for coping and problem solving, I believe that my practice can help you find your way to the life goals you desire. My approach to counseling is interactive with my clients, based on the concept that understanding and coming to terms with one's emotions is essential to effective problem solving and personal growth. I strive to provide a comfortable, supportive and non-judgmental environment for clients to effectively deal with life's issues and enrich their lives.
I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I have extensive experience (over 18 years) working with children and adolescents with attention and behavior problems, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum symptoms, social issues, learning and school-related issues, and adjustment problems. I believe collaborating with schools, family members and other treatment providers is an important component of comprehensive treatment. The relationship between a therapist and client is often one of the most important factors in change, so I work hard to put my clients at ease from the first session.
I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I have extensive experience (over 18 years) working with children and adolescents with attention and behavior problems, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum symptoms, social issues, learning and school-related issues, and adjustment problems. I believe collaborating with schools, family members and other treatment providers is an important component of comprehensive treatment. The relationship between a therapist and client is often one of the most important factors in change, so I work hard to put my clients at ease from the first session.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.