Substance Use Therapists in Centerville, OH
I work with adult clients (18+) from all backgrounds and walks of life, providing a safe, accepting, and judgment-free environment to promote healing. Traditional approaches to therapy often focus on gaining awareness of our problems. Many of us are already aware of our problems—we want solutions! I walk with you to confront your barriers as we build on your unique strengths and bridge the gap between knowing to solving, from surviving to thriving!
I work with adult clients (18+) from all backgrounds and walks of life, providing a safe, accepting, and judgment-free environment to promote healing. Traditional approaches to therapy often focus on gaining awareness of our problems. Many of us are already aware of our problems—we want solutions! I walk with you to confront your barriers as we build on your unique strengths and bridge the gap between knowing to solving, from surviving to thriving!
Do you repeat self-defeating behaviors but don't know how to stop? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, or unresolved trauma? Maybe you just feel overwhelmed and can't even name what is wrong. I can help you make sense of the senseless, make peace with shame and blame, and gain the happiness you thought impossible. I provide compassionate, inclusive care for adults, teens (13+), couples, and families. I am LGBTQ+ and multicultural sensitive, offer telehealth, and am accepting new clients. My approach is holistic and client-centered.
Do you repeat self-defeating behaviors but don't know how to stop? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, or unresolved trauma? Maybe you just feel overwhelmed and can't even name what is wrong. I can help you make sense of the senseless, make peace with shame and blame, and gain the happiness you thought impossible. I provide compassionate, inclusive care for adults, teens (13+), couples, and families. I am LGBTQ+ and multicultural sensitive, offer telehealth, and am accepting new clients. My approach is holistic and client-centered.
My personal life, professional training and work experience has truly enabled me to assist and support individuals and couples in a caring atmosphere without judgment or prejudice. I am passionate to help you unravel the issues that you want resolved in your life and move on while learning about your strengths and resilience in this process. We all have challenges and encounter road blocks but I believe that I can help you be your own strong advocate to implement effective ways to manage such challenges.
My personal life, professional training and work experience has truly enabled me to assist and support individuals and couples in a caring atmosphere without judgment or prejudice. I am passionate to help you unravel the issues that you want resolved in your life and move on while learning about your strengths and resilience in this process. We all have challenges and encounter road blocks but I believe that I can help you be your own strong advocate to implement effective ways to manage such challenges.
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.
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 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.
Our approach to therapy is one in which our clients are viewed as resilient and resourceful. Our office is a place where change happens. I am now offering Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy to our practice. Horses are extremely intuitive animals and are able to help facilitate change on an emotional relational level that enhances the healing process.I have had a long interest in horses and find a healing effect to be activated when in their presence. This realization was probably the most important driving force that propelled me into this horse/person connection as a modality for treatment.
Our approach to therapy is one in which our clients are viewed as resilient and resourceful. Our office is a place where change happens. I am now offering Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy to our practice. Horses are extremely intuitive animals and are able to help facilitate change on an emotional relational level that enhances the healing process.I have had a long interest in horses and find a healing effect to be activated when in their presence. This realization was probably the most important driving force that propelled me into this horse/person connection as a modality for treatment.
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.
I have clinical certifications in Clinical Mental Health, Trauma Responsive Care, and Substance Use Disorders from the University of Kentucky with my Master of Social Work.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Social Worker who believes healing happens in safe, supportive relationships. I bring both professional training and lived experience into my work, creating a compassionate, respectful, and judgment-free space.
I work primarily with women and teens navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also have experience supporting individuals impacted by addictive behaviors, intimate partner violence or abuse, and individuals across diverse identities and life experiences.
I have clinical certifications in Clinical Mental Health, Trauma Responsive Care, and Substance Use Disorders from the University of Kentucky with my Master of Social Work.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Social Worker who believes healing happens in safe, supportive relationships. I bring both professional training and lived experience into my work, creating a compassionate, respectful, and judgment-free space.
I work primarily with women and teens navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also have experience supporting individuals impacted by addictive behaviors, intimate partner violence or abuse, and individuals across diverse identities and life experiences.
Over 5 years of experience helping others heal in various mental health settings. I worked with children and their parents in hospitals, schools, non-profit institutions, and foster care organizations. My mental health focus has been postpartum depression, depression, anxiety, and poor self-esteem in both youth and adults. I thrive to help others manage and develop coping strategies, self-esteem, self-confidence, reduce stress, and build resilience. I use a strength based and cognitive restructuring approach.
Over 5 years of experience helping others heal in various mental health settings. I worked with children and their parents in hospitals, schools, non-profit institutions, and foster care organizations. My mental health focus has been postpartum depression, depression, anxiety, and poor self-esteem in both youth and adults. I thrive to help others manage and develop coping strategies, self-esteem, self-confidence, reduce stress, and build resilience. I use a strength based and cognitive restructuring approach.
You end up in the same situation with different people. You react before you think, shut down when you want to stay open. You manage everyone's emotions, three steps ahead, but internally barely holding it together. You believe the right things but still struggle with anxiety or self-control; wondering if your faith isn't strong enough. Attachment patterns and nervous system responses operate beneath what can you see, creating disconnection. Relationship anxiety, emotional shutdown, repeating conflicts: these are the patterns that need reconditioning. I understand what it feels like being stuck in patterns you can't interrupt.
You end up in the same situation with different people. You react before you think, shut down when you want to stay open. You manage everyone's emotions, three steps ahead, but internally barely holding it together. You believe the right things but still struggle with anxiety or self-control; wondering if your faith isn't strong enough. Attachment patterns and nervous system responses operate beneath what can you see, creating disconnection. Relationship anxiety, emotional shutdown, repeating conflicts: these are the patterns that need reconditioning. I understand what it feels like being stuck in patterns you can't interrupt.
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.
You don’t have to carry the weight of life’s transitions, stress, or past experiences alone. My practice is rooted in a simple philosophy: therapy should be a safe harbor, not a rigid hierarchy. I prioritize creating a comfortable, relaxed environment where you can show up exactly as you are, without fear of judgment.
You don’t have to carry the weight of life’s transitions, stress, or past experiences alone. My practice is rooted in a simple philosophy: therapy should be a safe harbor, not a rigid hierarchy. I prioritize creating a comfortable, relaxed environment where you can show up exactly as you are, without fear of judgment.
At Polaris Counseling Group, we work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from their sense of purpose. Many of our clients are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD or other major life transitions—seeking clarity, healing, and direction. They’re ready to better understand themselves and build healthier patterns in their relationships, emotions, and identity.
At Polaris Counseling Group, we work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from their sense of purpose. Many of our clients are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD or other major life transitions—seeking clarity, healing, and direction. They’re ready to better understand themselves and build healthier patterns in their relationships, emotions, and identity.
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.
Melissa K. Owens - Front Porch Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, cdc-a, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP
Centerville, OH 45459
What would more joy and satisfaction in life be worth to you? Many people go through life unaware of their own intentions and motives, feeling as though life simply "happens to them." Through compassionate, nonjudgmental, and therapeutic exploration, I challenge and empower my clients to truly know themselves, deepen their faith, and gain a clearer understanding of their world and the people around them. Don't let life just happen to you—start living each day with purpose and intention.
What would more joy and satisfaction in life be worth to you? Many people go through life unaware of their own intentions and motives, feeling as though life simply "happens to them." Through compassionate, nonjudgmental, and therapeutic exploration, I challenge and empower my clients to truly know themselves, deepen their faith, and gain a clearer understanding of their world and the people around them. Don't let life just happen to you—start living each day with purpose and intention.
Part of "being in the solution" when times are difficult is what you are doing right now: looking for answers and the support to find them. Everyone is challenged by life events. The path to self-awareness and personal growth is not an easy one. I accompany my clients as they discover their potential and deal with the barriers that prevent them from reaching it. My approach is holistic, meaning that I pay attention to all aspects of a person's experience including their physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual well being.
Part of "being in the solution" when times are difficult is what you are doing right now: looking for answers and the support to find them. Everyone is challenged by life events. The path to self-awareness and personal growth is not an easy one. I accompany my clients as they discover their potential and deal with the barriers that prevent them from reaching it. My approach is holistic, meaning that I pay attention to all aspects of a person's experience including their physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual well being.
Ben views the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership, with the client as the expert of their own lived experiences. In his free time, he enjoys watching horror movies, reading books, and spending time outdoors.
Ben views the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership, with the client as the expert of their own lived experiences. In his free time, he enjoys watching horror movies, reading books, and spending time outdoors.
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.
Limiting NEW clients primarily to those interested in GROUP therapy; I have some openings for individual clients seeking eating disorder (ED) treatment. I prioritize space for group clients to be seen 1 on 1. See group listings; ED group for EATING disorder/BODY image related issues; DUAL Mental Health and Substance Abuse support; TRAUMA recovery group (lead by colleague). Having the right support can make recovery possible. Our agency has option for your psychiatry or peer support services; you can retain your own individual counselor if you’re seeking just to add one of the groups.
Limiting NEW clients primarily to those interested in GROUP therapy; I have some openings for individual clients seeking eating disorder (ED) treatment. I prioritize space for group clients to be seen 1 on 1. See group listings; ED group for EATING disorder/BODY image related issues; DUAL Mental Health and Substance Abuse support; TRAUMA recovery group (lead by colleague). Having the right support can make recovery possible. Our agency has option for your psychiatry or peer support services; you can retain your own individual counselor if you’re seeking just to add one of the groups.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.