Divorce Therapists in Cincinnati, OH

Divorce is often a time in life where you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and unable to make decisions. There are times before, during, and after the divorce where you possibly feel powerless and lost. You may feel like there are no good choices and scared of the impact each decision will have for the future. Well, you don’t have to stay in this foggy state of mind and you don’t have to travel on this journey alone.

I understand and value that therapy requires your time, money and commitment, so we are going to work together to accomplish your goals. It is my mission to work with you in an effective, solution-focused manner to empower you to manage life’s challenges, stressors, worries and anxieties on your own with the tools and resources we have developed together. My goal for you is to feel like you no longer need therapy.

From the outside, it may look like you’ve got it all. But inside? You're struggling: grappling with big changes, living with the lasting impact of past experiences, or deciding what the next step needs to be in your relationship. It may be hard to even remember life without these challenges, but you know that you didn't used to feel this overwhelmed, sad, stuck, lonely & stressed. I specialize in working with couples, teens & adults with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, or facing big changes including divorce , parenthood, empty nest, etc. 4 offices in Hyde Park, Blue Ash, West Chester & Downtown Cincy.

I believe in the ability of people to heal and recover from traumatic life situations including alcohol and drug issues and to learn to make good life choices in the process. I see my job as a therapist as helping empower my clients so that they can move through the seasons of life making good life decisions and learning to solve problems creatively and successfully. I am also family mediator and work extensively with couples going through transition.

For over 25 years, my work has focused on individuals, couples and families. I focus primarily on the marital and parenting relationship. All relationships are fertile ground for personal growth and improved understanding of self. Relationships are places where emotional triggers are experienced which can cause feelings of stress and vulnerability. I help my clients understand how relationships are places where greater self awareness can be developed with an increased understanding into who you are and what is important. Finding greater peace lies in the ability to solve personal conflicts, honestly express feelings and develop greater understanding of others.

Most people can solve their own problems -- unless there is something they are not aware of that is in the way. I help couples, families, children, and individuals figure out what is in the way. In addition to my general practice, I specialize in adult sibling relationships, mid-life issues for women and for men.

My work focuses on supporting those suffering from toxic relationships, particularly narcissistic abuse which presents with unique needs for healing. I also specialize in helping parents adjust their parenting techniques to the unique needs of their child(ren) or situation. This includes adjusting to conflict in the home, divorce , and issues surrounding gender and sexual diversity. Additionally, I work with adults and youth experiencing personal adjustment based on sexual and gender diversity.

I work with kids and adult women. If you have a kid who has experienced something stressful – abuse, neglect, divorce , medical ailments, multiple moves, etc. – and is anxious, angry, sad, distrustful, clingy and more, I will work with your child and you to effectively deal with what has happened and decrease problematic behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. If you are an adult woman who has mild stress for whatever reason and you either want to alleviate that stress or just want someone outside your personal world to talk with, I will work with you to meet your goal.

Being defensive in your relationships causes exhaustion, frustration and can ultimately lead to breakup or divorce . In fact, it almost caused my marriage to end in divorce several times over the years. I've also been by-passed for promotions and lost some good friends because of my defensiveness. I now refer to myself as a "recovering defense-aholic" because everyday, I practice being self-aware and use the "tools" I have, to prevent it from becoming an issue. Are you or someone you know, a "defense-aholic?" I can help!

We are all wired to find equilibrium – the state of rest and balance with our body, mind, and spirit. But sometimes outside influences like relationships, work, money, illnesses, politics, and world issues keep that from happening. We take a few steps forward, only to get pushed back much further. If you find yourself struggling to cope and hold things together in the midst of stress, loss, and/or a radical change, Life is likely calling for you to grow. Engaging in therapy is like going on a journey with a trusted guide who sees, hears, teaches, and supports you wholeheartedly.

Difficulties in our lives can interfere with our happiness, perhaps leaving us feeling stuck, anxious, depressed or angry. We want our lives to be better. Fortunately, the human spirit is resilient. This often is when we can heal, reconnect, and move forward in our life. My practice is built on the belief in our power to move from pain, change, to growth and joy. I have seen this in my life and my clients. I find success and purpose in this work. If you want to reach a better place, I have a gift for helping people achieve this, and would like to help you.

I see people for all kinds of everyday life problems including: life and work stress; depression; anxiety; phobias/fears; obsessive-compulsive disorder; bipolar disorder; marital/couples issues; divorce ; behavior problems; parenting; ADHD/ADD; clinical hypnosis; stress and anger management; smoking cessation; habit control; employee asssistance; alcohol/drug evaluations; codependence; post traumatic stress; minorities; spiritual/faith issues: and grief/loss. I provide employee assistance services to employees after traumatizing experiences like bank robberies, job injuries or coworker deaths.

I am warm, highly skilled, experienced, and result oriented. You can expect respect, a casual, and open environment with me! I stay active and outcome oriented. I am highly effective and have excellent success with my clients, I offer you everything I know and have. Together, we will solve and overcome obstacles, so you can improve the quality of your life. I am confident I can provide the kind of experience where you will progress, within a supportive comfortable relationship.

Each person holds a view of the world that has been shaped by unique experiences, interactions, and cultural influences. With a strengths-based, person-centered approach to counseling, I am guided by respect for and understanding of this principle. I support others in recognizing their strengths and building the resilience necessary to manage challenges with greater ease.

Like so many of us, life has had some unexpected twists and turns. Whether you are grieving, sensing a growing distance with your spouse, having trouble taking care of your family, struggling to form meaningful relationships, recovering from a divorce or break up, unsure how to help your adult children, experiencing mood swings, struggling with work or school, relocating, struggling with pregnancy or learning that being a mom or dad is a lot harder than you imagined, I can help you feel less overwhelmed and more fulfilled. My goal is to help you feel better by providing direct, honest, respectful, and supportive feedback.

Life's challenges bring us to our knees. At stressful times, a Licensed Professional Counselor, "LPC", helps. Confused, searching for answers, unsure of where to turn? Email cincypsychctr@gmail.com. My work with courts, hospitals & schools helps. I have "been there" -- I "get it". In 1990 as a full-time employee of the University of Cincinnati, I earned my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling (diagnosis & treatment of mental & emotional disorders) before earning my Doctorate (Univ. of Dayton) in my 20s as a full-time UD employee. As a Private Practice Owner & DBT Team Lead, I have Research and Evidence proving DBT works.

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio providing counseling services to equip individuals, couples, groups to fully embrace their uniqueness, restore lost hope, and live life in healthy and purposeful ways. I work extensively with individuals suffering from abuse, trauma, grief and loss, depression, codependency, other mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, substance and process addictions, interpersonal relational conflict, spiritual issues, dissociative disorders, and personality disorders. Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Certified Betrayal Trauma Therapist, Developmental And Relational Trauma Therapist

Weekend appointments are available NOW in our office, by phone and through TeleHealth. Following insurances accepted: CareSource, Paramount, Molina, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana, Medical Mutual, Optum, etc. PLAY THERAPY for children via Telehealth and in person available. Also therapy for ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS is available for many concerns at our office or via telehealth or phone. We can help with ANXIETY, BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, CO-DEPENDENCY, DEPRESSION, GRIEF, ADDICTIONS, DIVORCE SUPPORT, SELF-ESTEEM, and other life stress.

Anxiety and depression are often messengers that tell us where we might need to change our course, relationships, or how we treat ourselves. I'll help you find solid solutions to your anxiety and/or depression, feelings of being stuck, narcissistic abuse, people-pleasing and become whole again. Do you often feel others take advantage of you? Have you been called sensitive? Are you an empath? Have you lost your confidence? I can help you to understand your personally unique gifts and set goals so you can begin to really love your life! I am not judgmental. I've been through these things too. l will come along side you!