Trauma Focused Therapists in Centerville, OH
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.
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 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.
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.
You may be working to better understand or accommodate yourself, unpacking body image and identity changes, reflecting on the impacts of undiagnosed ADHD/Autism in your life and relationships, experiencing burnout at work or in life, grieving losses associated with disabilities or new health issues, or struggling to navigate relationships with family or partners especially in the current landscape. I welcome the chance to offer you safety and support as you navigate these complex challenges and feelings and find a way forward into greater self-understanding and healthier and happier relationships with yourself and others.
You may be working to better understand or accommodate yourself, unpacking body image and identity changes, reflecting on the impacts of undiagnosed ADHD/Autism in your life and relationships, experiencing burnout at work or in life, grieving losses associated with disabilities or new health issues, or struggling to navigate relationships with family or partners especially in the current landscape. I welcome the chance to offer you safety and support as you navigate these complex challenges and feelings and find a way forward into greater self-understanding and healthier and happier relationships with yourself and 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.
Addressing your thoughts feelings, and behaviors can feel overwhelming. And the uncertainty of what to expect often keeps people from taking that first brave step. When you reach out, we'll begin with a thoughtful and collaborative assessment to help us understand what your facing. From there, we'll create a personalized plan to guide our work together, always at your pace and with your goals in mind.
Addressing your thoughts feelings, and behaviors can feel overwhelming. And the uncertainty of what to expect often keeps people from taking that first brave step. When you reach out, we'll begin with a thoughtful and collaborative assessment to help us understand what your facing. From there, we'll create a personalized plan to guide our work together, always at your pace and with your goals in mind.
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.
Emily C.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
3 Endorsed
Centerville, OH 45458
Waitlist for new clients
If you're seeking support to manage a mental health condition, make positive changes, process the past, or improve your self-care or relationships I would be honored to assist you. I believe in the inherent worth of each individual regardless of gender, race or ethnicity, sexuality, belief system, or educational or employment status. I believe each individual has strengths that can be used to improve mental health. Whether struggling with mental health, relationship challenges, life transition, healing from trauma, or simply feeling stuck, you don't have to do it alone. I work with minors and adults using evidence based practices.
If you're seeking support to manage a mental health condition, make positive changes, process the past, or improve your self-care or relationships I would be honored to assist you. I believe in the inherent worth of each individual regardless of gender, race or ethnicity, sexuality, belief system, or educational or employment status. I believe each individual has strengths that can be used to improve mental health. Whether struggling with mental health, relationship challenges, life transition, healing from trauma, or simply feeling stuck, you don't have to do it alone. I work with minors and adults using evidence based practices.
At Ellie Mental Health, we strive to transform the culture of mental health by making care more accessible and providing individualized care that meets the client where they are. I work with clients 14 years and older, helping by walking alongside them in their journeys of finding their strengths and taking back control of their life. I have experience working with individuals presenting with challenges such as depression, anxiey, trauma, OCD, life transition issues, grief, among many others.
At Ellie Mental Health, we strive to transform the culture of mental health by making care more accessible and providing individualized care that meets the client where they are. I work with clients 14 years and older, helping by walking alongside them in their journeys of finding their strengths and taking back control of their life. I have experience working with individuals presenting with challenges such as depression, anxiey, trauma, OCD, life transition issues, grief, among many others.
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.
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.
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 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.
Enrolling soon: Trauma Therapy Group. Email me to inquire. Anxiety, shame, depression, and relationship stress are some of the most common impacts of trauma. Whether you have experienced trauma from childhood abuse or neglect, interpersonal violence, combat, infidelity or from your calling as a first responder or mental health professional, you deserve liberation. If you are stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless, I would be honored to sit with you, hear your story and help you find or restore joy and peace in your life.
Enrolling soon: Trauma Therapy Group. Email me to inquire. Anxiety, shame, depression, and relationship stress are some of the most common impacts of trauma. Whether you have experienced trauma from childhood abuse or neglect, interpersonal violence, combat, infidelity or from your calling as a first responder or mental health professional, you deserve liberation. If you are stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless, I would be honored to sit with you, hear your story and help you find or restore joy and peace in your life.
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).
Julie is a caring and compassionate mental health therapist whose passion is to help her clients overcome challenges and experience healing so that growth and connection are possible. Julie specializes in treating teens through adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and grief. 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 is a caring and compassionate mental health therapist whose passion is to help her clients overcome challenges and experience healing so that growth and connection are possible. Julie specializes in treating teens through adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and grief. 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.
I am also verse in Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Therapy.
Ideal clients are those that are the ages of 13 - 77; I want these ranges because I feel I can best help them with their issues and needs which for me so far it has been about changing some aspect of themselves that they are having issues with dealing. From the limited exposure the goals are dependent on the client and what they want at the time, I have also learned that being flexible and fluid is the best way to help clients.
I am also verse in Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Therapy.
Ideal clients are those that are the ages of 13 - 77; I want these ranges because I feel I can best help them with their issues and needs which for me so far it has been about changing some aspect of themselves that they are having issues with dealing. From the limited exposure the goals are dependent on the client and what they want at the time, I have also learned that being flexible and fluid is the best way to help clients.
I am strengths based in my approach. I believe that you have skills and talents that will allow you to reach your potential and thrive. I want to start where you are and help guide you to use those skills and add more to your toolbox. Your comfort in the therapeutic alliance we develop is very important to the work we do together, and I believe my compassionate, warm and open-minded approach will create a safe space for you to explore the challenges you are facing right now.
I am strengths based in my approach. I believe that you have skills and talents that will allow you to reach your potential and thrive. I want to start where you are and help guide you to use those skills and add more to your toolbox. Your comfort in the therapeutic alliance we develop is very important to the work we do together, and I believe my compassionate, warm and open-minded approach will create a safe space for you to explore the challenges you are facing right now.
Seeking support can be a brave first step. It can be difficult navigating the needs of you and your family and I'm here to walk alongside you. I work with individuals of all ages who are navigating anxiety, and ADHD, family conflicts, depression and/or LGBTQ+ issues. I work to help you live the most fulfilling, authentic life possible, with warmth, compassion and occasionally humor. My approach is grounded in empathy, and I offer practical, evidence-based tools to help you thrive. In our early sessions, you can anticipate feeling a sense of support, gaining clarity, and developing a positive direction forward.
Seeking support can be a brave first step. It can be difficult navigating the needs of you and your family and I'm here to walk alongside you. I work with individuals of all ages who are navigating anxiety, and ADHD, family conflicts, depression and/or LGBTQ+ issues. I work to help you live the most fulfilling, authentic life possible, with warmth, compassion and occasionally humor. My approach is grounded in empathy, and I offer practical, evidence-based tools to help you thrive. In our early sessions, you can anticipate feeling a sense of support, gaining clarity, and developing a positive direction forward.
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