Buddhist Therapists in Cincinnati, OH
Hi, I’m Harry Klisch, a clinical counselor in the Cincinnati area. I use a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to help you reconnect with your values, goals, and sense of self. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder and codependency. If you often feel emotions are too intense, fear abandonment, or struggle in relationships, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll build a safe, collaborative space for healing and growth.
Hi, I’m Harry Klisch, a clinical counselor in the Cincinnati area. I use a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to help you reconnect with your values, goals, and sense of self. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder and codependency. If you often feel emotions are too intense, fear abandonment, or struggle in relationships, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll build a safe, collaborative space for healing and growth.
Empowering Ohioans for thirty years, I AM an EMDR trained, heart-centered Therapist/Teacher/Artist/Reiki Master/Bodhisattva. My work focuses on enhancing the holistic well-being of adults suffering from aversive childhood experiences, traumatic events, Near Death Experiences, and every day stress that provokes anxiety and/or depression. My efforts focus on building confidence and strong identity with spiritual seekers, Highly Sensitive People, internationals, and victims of abuse through an array of approaches like Integral Psychotherapy, Empowerment Therapy, and Feminist Therapy.
Empowering Ohioans for thirty years, I AM an EMDR trained, heart-centered Therapist/Teacher/Artist/Reiki Master/Bodhisattva. My work focuses on enhancing the holistic well-being of adults suffering from aversive childhood experiences, traumatic events, Near Death Experiences, and every day stress that provokes anxiety and/or depression. My efforts focus on building confidence and strong identity with spiritual seekers, Highly Sensitive People, internationals, and victims of abuse through an array of approaches like Integral Psychotherapy, Empowerment Therapy, and Feminist Therapy.
I’m queer, gay, neurodivergent, & a non-linear thinker. I specialize in helping people who feel like misfits & outcasts find their power to be free & true to themselves. I do this work because I know what it's like to live it. You're not too much. You don't need to shrink to find your tribe. Your joy comes from finding people who love & celebrate you when you unmask, when you show the deeper parts of yourself you've learned to hide. I help people unlearn the internalized messages that say they’re broken, wrong, or unworthy. I help people tap into their power to be free & true. Let's get started in finding your power to be you.
I’m queer, gay, neurodivergent, & a non-linear thinker. I specialize in helping people who feel like misfits & outcasts find their power to be free & true to themselves. I do this work because I know what it's like to live it. You're not too much. You don't need to shrink to find your tribe. Your joy comes from finding people who love & celebrate you when you unmask, when you show the deeper parts of yourself you've learned to hide. I help people unlearn the internalized messages that say they’re broken, wrong, or unworthy. I help people tap into their power to be free & true. Let's get started in finding your power to be you.
Are you seeking a sense of belonging, but struggle to fit in and be accepted for your authentic self? Have you struggled to find motivation and reach your potential, even though you have goals, skills, and dreams for yourself? Do emotions sometimes get out of control—or feel hard to access—getting in the way of the relationships you want and the person you want to be? Is identity something you're actively exploring, whether that's gender identity, race, culture, or a major life transition?
Are you seeking a sense of belonging, but struggle to fit in and be accepted for your authentic self? Have you struggled to find motivation and reach your potential, even though you have goals, skills, and dreams for yourself? Do emotions sometimes get out of control—or feel hard to access—getting in the way of the relationships you want and the person you want to be? Is identity something you're actively exploring, whether that's gender identity, race, culture, or a major life transition?
I studied meditation in a Buddhist monastery nestled in the mountains of Northern Thailand.
Accepting new clients! I help people overcome difficulty and use it to grow and pursue a life of meaning and purpose. Sometimes we start by treating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, career, or LGBTQ+ and other identity issues, and over time turn to deeper issues about the life you want to create, your identity, and your values. I’m a humanistic counselor, which means I’ll never tell you what to do and I’ll always empower you to make the choice that’s best for you. I use a collaborative, gentle approach that helps you connect with your intuitive sense of self and your intrinsic motivation to grow and do difficult things.
I studied meditation in a Buddhist monastery nestled in the mountains of Northern Thailand.
Accepting new clients! I help people overcome difficulty and use it to grow and pursue a life of meaning and purpose. Sometimes we start by treating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, career, or LGBTQ+ and other identity issues, and over time turn to deeper issues about the life you want to create, your identity, and your values. I’m a humanistic counselor, which means I’ll never tell you what to do and I’ll always empower you to make the choice that’s best for you. I use a collaborative, gentle approach that helps you connect with your intuitive sense of self and your intrinsic motivation to grow and do difficult things.
I am a devoted psychotherapist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (IN, OH, NV, AZ), trained in EMDR and mindfulness for clinical practice at Harvard. With a compassionate and integrative approach, I support adults, children, teens, and parents on their unique journeys. My focus is on fostering healing, resilience, and meaningful personal growth while fully honoring and respecting each person’s unique story, culture, strengths, and capacity for change.
I am a devoted psychotherapist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (IN, OH, NV, AZ), trained in EMDR and mindfulness for clinical practice at Harvard. With a compassionate and integrative approach, I support adults, children, teens, and parents on their unique journeys. My focus is on fostering healing, resilience, and meaningful personal growth while fully honoring and respecting each person’s unique story, culture, strengths, and capacity for change.
I am also a practicing Buddhist, studying Tibetan Buddhism, Gelukpa Tradition since 2006.
Do you struggle to picture yourself in a stereotypical counseling setting that is awkward and heavy? Or have past therapy experiences left you feeling like something essential was missing despite your best efforts? I’ve heard this far too often, and I’m passionate about offering a refreshing alternative to what can be the stifling environment of modern therapy. I strive to empower those who've struggled—or worry about struggling—to find a therapist who truly understands and is able to help. Together, we'll unlock your innate potential: mastering challenging emotions, growing positive ones, and taking bold action with inner-strength.
I am also a practicing Buddhist, studying Tibetan Buddhism, Gelukpa Tradition since 2006.
Do you struggle to picture yourself in a stereotypical counseling setting that is awkward and heavy? Or have past therapy experiences left you feeling like something essential was missing despite your best efforts? I’ve heard this far too often, and I’m passionate about offering a refreshing alternative to what can be the stifling environment of modern therapy. I strive to empower those who've struggled—or worry about struggling—to find a therapist who truly understands and is able to help. Together, we'll unlock your innate potential: mastering challenging emotions, growing positive ones, and taking bold action with inner-strength.
Therapy for the "I'm fine" people. I work with high functioning adults and parents. On the outside, it looks like you are managing life well but internally you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in the same patterns. Many of my clients are used to being competent, reliable, or the "strong one who gets things done." Underneath that is chronic stress, overthinking, burnout, decision fatigue, or relationship strain. This doesn't have to be you! You'll go from just surviving to actually living.
Therapy for the "I'm fine" people. I work with high functioning adults and parents. On the outside, it looks like you are managing life well but internally you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in the same patterns. Many of my clients are used to being competent, reliable, or the "strong one who gets things done." Underneath that is chronic stress, overthinking, burnout, decision fatigue, or relationship strain. This doesn't have to be you! You'll go from just surviving to actually living.
I offer a collaborative approach to find the best way to support you with your specific needs. Therapy should be a partnership that allows you an opportunity to contribute to the healing process. I have a laid back personality with a good sense of humor that helps others feel comfortable opening up. I believe that your counseling experience should be tailored to you and your specific needs. I work to facilitate open communication so that you feel comfortable collaborating on the best treatment for you.
I offer a collaborative approach to find the best way to support you with your specific needs. Therapy should be a partnership that allows you an opportunity to contribute to the healing process. I have a laid back personality with a good sense of humor that helps others feel comfortable opening up. I believe that your counseling experience should be tailored to you and your specific needs. I work to facilitate open communication so that you feel comfortable collaborating on the best treatment for you.
I am an Air Force Veteran and a Psychotherapist (LPCC-S, NCC). I am licensed in four states: Oregon, Maine, Ohio, and Kentucky. I have been working with individuals and couples since 2004. My Specialties include: LGBTQIA, sexual concerns, relationship issues, anxiety, and grief.
I am an Air Force Veteran and a Psychotherapist (LPCC-S, NCC). I am licensed in four states: Oregon, Maine, Ohio, and Kentucky. I have been working with individuals and couples since 2004. My Specialties include: LGBTQIA, sexual concerns, relationship issues, anxiety, and grief.
How did you get here? You're not sure what happened, but little by little the resentment has grown. Even the smallest things can set you and your partner on a fast course to sleeping apart. You've heard all relationships go through tough times, but should you just hang on, hoping things work out somehow? Or is it time to get out? You used to be so close. At least you thought so, but now you're not even sure you made the right choice. Maybe one of you is thinking about or already involved with someone else. When relationship gets this unhappy, you need a specialist with real skills to help you sort the mess and see what's possible.
How did you get here? You're not sure what happened, but little by little the resentment has grown. Even the smallest things can set you and your partner on a fast course to sleeping apart. You've heard all relationships go through tough times, but should you just hang on, hoping things work out somehow? Or is it time to get out? You used to be so close. At least you thought so, but now you're not even sure you made the right choice. Maybe one of you is thinking about or already involved with someone else. When relationship gets this unhappy, you need a specialist with real skills to help you sort the mess and see what's possible.
From the moment you step into our therapy room, you will always be considered as a whole person inherently capable of growth, change, and the ability to thrive when provided the safe space and therapeutic support to do so. Your strengths, experiences, interests, stuck points, values, and core beliefs will guide our process as we work towards creating connection, balance and greater fulfillment in your life. I work collaboratively with clients in a space filled with empathy, curiosity, and authenticity. Sessions are uniquely designed for you and what works for you, as we move together along your path back to yourself.
From the moment you step into our therapy room, you will always be considered as a whole person inherently capable of growth, change, and the ability to thrive when provided the safe space and therapeutic support to do so. Your strengths, experiences, interests, stuck points, values, and core beliefs will guide our process as we work towards creating connection, balance and greater fulfillment in your life. I work collaboratively with clients in a space filled with empathy, curiosity, and authenticity. Sessions are uniquely designed for you and what works for you, as we move together along your path back to yourself.
I often use techniques from Compassion Focused Therapy, which is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy informed by evolutionary psychology and Buddhist teachings.
Born and raised in Italy and trained and licensed in the US, I bring an outside perspective to American mental health culture. I am not invested in self improvement and optimization culture. Therapy is not just about feeling better. It's about getting better. It should lead to happier minds by reducing fear based patterns and clarifying values and meaning.
Many people I work with feel constrained by fear, rigid expectations, or cultural pressures around productivity and self worth, and are looking for therapy that takes their experience seriously without reducing it to labels.
I often use techniques from Compassion Focused Therapy, which is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy informed by evolutionary psychology and Buddhist teachings.
Born and raised in Italy and trained and licensed in the US, I bring an outside perspective to American mental health culture. I am not invested in self improvement and optimization culture. Therapy is not just about feeling better. It's about getting better. It should lead to happier minds by reducing fear based patterns and clarifying values and meaning.
Many people I work with feel constrained by fear, rigid expectations, or cultural pressures around productivity and self worth, and are looking for therapy that takes their experience seriously without reducing it to labels.
I work with clients who are opening themselves up to seeing the things they are afraid of: be that a difficult conversation, a new relationship, or a different way of seeing themselves. I create an environment that challenges conformity and invites them to step into new, honest versions of themselves moment by moment. I do my best work walking alongside them, providing steady ground as we examine the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that challenge notions of what's "allowed" and instead ask us to exist outside of black-and-white thinking.
I work with clients who are opening themselves up to seeing the things they are afraid of: be that a difficult conversation, a new relationship, or a different way of seeing themselves. I create an environment that challenges conformity and invites them to step into new, honest versions of themselves moment by moment. I do my best work walking alongside them, providing steady ground as we examine the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that challenge notions of what's "allowed" and instead ask us to exist outside of black-and-white thinking.
Do you feel anxious or overwhelmed? Hopeless, lost or alone? Disconnected from yourself or others? Angry, irritated or stuck in a negative cycle? Coping or striving in all the ways you know how but not getting the results you want? You are not alone. I understand these struggles deeply and I am here to support you in moving towards a more peaceful, joyful and fulfilling life.
Do you feel anxious or overwhelmed? Hopeless, lost or alone? Disconnected from yourself or others? Angry, irritated or stuck in a negative cycle? Coping or striving in all the ways you know how but not getting the results you want? You are not alone. I understand these struggles deeply and I am here to support you in moving towards a more peaceful, joyful and fulfilling life.
Thank you for reading my profile! Are you searching for relief from a stressful life transition or an interruption on your life path? Would you like to have another point of view or perspective about what you are presently experiencing? Life transitions are difficult for us all and you are not alone in feeling lost and confused on how to move forward. Please contact me to see if I can help you find a more peaceful way to deal with life stressors. I can offer you a free 30 minute consultation by phone to see if we are a good fit.
Thank you for reading my profile! Are you searching for relief from a stressful life transition or an interruption on your life path? Would you like to have another point of view or perspective about what you are presently experiencing? Life transitions are difficult for us all and you are not alone in feeling lost and confused on how to move forward. Please contact me to see if I can help you find a more peaceful way to deal with life stressors. I can offer you a free 30 minute consultation by phone to see if we are a good fit.
I approach each person's life story with curiosity and compassion. Together we can explore your life history and your experience of the here-and-now and develop deeper understanding and insight that may lead to a gradual shifting in how you relate to yourself, others, and life. I practice mindfulness and would be happy to work with you on developing mindful awareness in addition to understanding your past and how it may be affecting, shaping, sometimes distorting. your present.
I approach each person's life story with curiosity and compassion. Together we can explore your life history and your experience of the here-and-now and develop deeper understanding and insight that may lead to a gradual shifting in how you relate to yourself, others, and life. I practice mindfulness and would be happy to work with you on developing mindful awareness in addition to understanding your past and how it may be affecting, shaping, sometimes distorting. your present.
I specialize in working with neurodivergence and couples' counseling. I work best with people who know what they wany but aren't sure how to get there. I am CBT trained and enjoy doing proactive work.
I specialize in working with neurodivergence and couples' counseling. I work best with people who know what they wany but aren't sure how to get there. I am CBT trained and enjoy doing proactive work.
Are you feeling stuck, lost, overwhelmed, scared, in pain, in conflict? Perhaps you're a couple who've lost your connection, you're arguing all the time, or feeling betrayed or let down. I have helped many couples find the love, trust, respect and affection they used to share, and build a stronger, healthier foundation on which to continue growing. Perhaps you're an individual in crisis, or in a life transition, or lonely, depressed, anxious, or desperate for change. Together we will uncover your inner strength, recalibrate your direction, and open doors to a rewarding future. Perhaps you have a child or teen in need of support.
Are you feeling stuck, lost, overwhelmed, scared, in pain, in conflict? Perhaps you're a couple who've lost your connection, you're arguing all the time, or feeling betrayed or let down. I have helped many couples find the love, trust, respect and affection they used to share, and build a stronger, healthier foundation on which to continue growing. Perhaps you're an individual in crisis, or in a life transition, or lonely, depressed, anxious, or desperate for change. Together we will uncover your inner strength, recalibrate your direction, and open doors to a rewarding future. Perhaps you have a child or teen in need of support.
I approach care with the belief that mental health deserves the same attention, empathy, and expertise as any other medical condition. With training in family medicine and deep experience treating complex behavioral health concerns, I meet people where they are and walk with them toward sustainable healing. You’ll find a judgment-free space built on trust, where goals are realistic, progress is honored, and setbacks are never viewed as failure—just part of the journey.
I approach care with the belief that mental health deserves the same attention, empathy, and expertise as any other medical condition. With training in family medicine and deep experience treating complex behavioral health concerns, I meet people where they are and walk with them toward sustainable healing. You’ll find a judgment-free space built on trust, where goals are realistic, progress is honored, and setbacks are never viewed as failure—just part of the journey.
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Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognize that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilized frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilize elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.