Adults Therapists in Cincinnati, OH

Are you someone who is struggling with depression, anxiety, or just frustration with daily life? Do you have specific mental health concerns that you would like to address and process from a current or previous diagnosis? I believe everyone would benefit from having an impartial person that can listen, create and work on achieving life goals, and guidance as to getting personal needs met. I am currently seeing adults and toddlers.

Currently Accepting New Clients. As someone who has been in the client chair before, I understand how difficult it can be to decide whether counseling is the right first step for you or how intimidating it is to discuss life’s hardships with another person. However, I can also attest to the benefits that counseling can produce in one’s life if given the proper time, effort, and care. Mental health is an integral component of overall health and well-being, and my goal as a counselor is to ease people through tough transition periods and to assist in cultivating meaningful lives.

Christina Mayhaus is an independently licensed clinical counselor. Christina received her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati and her Master of Arts in Counseling from Xavier University. Christina has grown up in Cincinnati. She has been working with children, teens, young adults , adults and families in the mental health field for several years.

I believe that counseling doesn't come with a manual or a "cookie-cutter" approach. You are a person with feelings and thoughts unique to your own concerns and issues. I don't approach our counseling relationship based on your diagnosis or societal labels. I try to assist according to how you see your world and recognize that we all make different choices. We don't have to be held captive to a mental illness and I will help you try to find the "keys to those locks".

Some self-disclosure only benefits the therapeutic relationship. It’s hard to tell someone everything about yourself when you know nothing about them. I’m honest about my past because I truly believe it has shaped who I am today as a person, mother, wife, therapist, and friend. I lost my mom at a young age to cancer, and I’m the youngest of three. I have always wanted to help people, which led to my bachelor’s degree in psychology. After a year of service with AmeriCorps, I obtained my MSW. I have worked at various levels of care in the tristate area focused on adolescents, different mental health diagnoses, and eating disorders.

Welcome! I want to start by saying thank you for taking a moment to visit and read about me and what I do. It is not easy when choosing a therapist to talk to about life’s struggles. It can be scary and overwhelming, but I believe that it is an empowering and brave start. My name is Erin and as a therapist I offer safe space for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. I implement a strength-based and mindfulness approach with a strong belief that change and personal growth are possible, and that individuals are able to find their inner strength and work through life stressors and barriers to happiness.

Accepting New Clients March 2023. Do you feel overwhelmed or that you cannot cope with your life right now? Have you experienced a significant loss and feel that your life has no direction? Do you feel stuck? Imagine you can enjoy life again, that you can feel capable and motivated to go on and live a fulfilling life.

As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor I look forward to working with you on your journey to overcome whatever struggles or challenges you may be dealing with. I can help you explore your feelings and we will work together to learn new coping skills, positive ways to adapt, and manage stressors that are a part of our ever-changing, busy lives. I look forward to working with you through your journey!

I am committed to helping people find the strength inside of them to triumph in relationships, overall functioning and living a balanced life. I have worked with young children, adolescents, adults , family and specialized groups. Clients have presented with issues such as anxiety, depression, communication problems, marital concerns, parenting, ADHD, eating disorders, grief/loss, self-injury and social skills development. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship helping drive individuals and families to reach their full potential and live a life void of unresolved issues.

Are you struggling with negative emotions and unpleasant thoughts? Is it consuming your life, and interfering with your day to day routine? Feeling hopeless and not sure what to do about it? All of us will struggle at some point in dealing with complicated feelings, or unwanted thoughts.

I’ve often likened “good therapy” to a “good massage”. You enter feeling tense and uncertain with the hope that you'll leave feeling more centered and able to take on what’s next. At times, you may need a gentle and compassionate approach; other times, you may need deeper work to really start the healing process. My primary goal in our work together is to utilize my 21 years of direct clinical experience and 10 years of experience as a clinical supervisor to improve your overall life satisfaction.

I’m passionate about helping my clients overcome obstacles and making meaningful changes in their lives. We all experience tough times in our lives differently. My goal is to help you identify and develop the skills that best enable you to take on those challenges. We will work together to explore your feelings, developing new coping skills, and on better managing the stressors you face.

Are you struggling in silence? Have you experienced such pain in your life that you feel alone and isolated? Are you fearful to share because you believe no one will understand? Well, you are not alone. If this is how you feel or have felt, there is hope. You don't have to fight alone. There is support for you. There is someone who understands and will provide you with the tools to to walk through this journey. I am available to meet with individuals, couples and families in-person and through teletherapy appointments.

My areas of focus include treating adolescents & adults with anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. I am very passionate about helping my patients overcome guilt, shame and self-esteem issues. I incorporate a lot of DBT skills into sessions, helping patients build distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal communication skills - along with how to apply these skills to their life. I help couples work on communication, validation and empathy as a starting point to resolve their conflict. I'm a believer in the value of developing a structure, schedule and routine to help build a life worth living.

Holistic style therapy creates a safe and trusting environment for clients to take reprieve and work on core issues that may be hindering their quality of life. In holistic therapy, individuals, couples and families will build a healthy foundation to create lasting change. The style of therapy is for everyone. We will work together to create goals including healthy coping skills, creating and maintaining safe and positive relationships, addressing trauma, and building a life you love! I work with children ages 3 to 18, young adults , couples and families. I am LGTBQ+ affirming and offer a safe space for everyone.

After realizing you’ve been stuck in a relationship or patterns that just aren’t good for you anymore, you want to redesign your life. Still, you have mixed emotions. After all, there were plenty of good times mixed in with the tough times. Even though you’re ready to shed the toxic stuff, it’s still hard. And scary. And even sad. But you’re tired of feeling numb. Tired of pushing all those feelings down just so you can make it through another day. You’re ready to take control of your own life and make choices that reflect who you are and who you want to be. You just don’t know how to get started.

I am experienced in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, depression, anxiety, life transitions, post traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem, and LGTBQ+ issues. While I enjoy working with clients of a variety of backgrounds, life stages, and diagnoses, I am passionate about treating adolescents, teens, and young adults with eating disorders. I maintain a person-centered strengths-based approach to care, implementing elements of CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing.