Grief Therapists in Cincinnati, OH

Meeting with a counselor requires a lot of courage, so I have great respect for anyone who wants to start that journey. I will provide a non-judgmental space for you to identify your areas of concern and ultimately what you hope to change. Our goal is to build awareness together, so that you can make different choices instead of automatically doing the same things that no longer support you. We will work together to help you pay greater attention to your mind and body processes (i.e., a holistic approach) to facilitate a deeper connection with yourself and others.

CURRENTLY TAKING NEW PATIENTS We all desire and deserve to be healthy. Therefore, I strive to provide psychotherapy treatment for individuals, couples, and families who are looking for assistance with a wide range of problems. The most common difficulties people who have sought my help are for depression, anxiety, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder, academic problems, work-related problems, and family or marital conflict. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and young adults. I also have specialized experience with patients who are suffering from addictions, as well as complicated grief .

I work with adults processing a variety of issues including trauma, grief , relationships, complicated life transitions, depression, anxiety, and more. We can tend to feel “stuck” during difficult periods of our lives, or even start to form negative beliefs about ourselves as a result of trauma. Thoughts such as “I’m not good enough”, “something is wrong with me”, or “I’m permanently damaged”, “I can’t trust myself or others” etc.

It is hard to ask for help! I am passionate about working with individuals who are motivated and willing to grow personally. I help them understand they have more control in their lives than it may seem. I teach my clients to recognize their strengths and abilities which empowers them. I guide them in their decision making so they recognize what steps help them reach their goals faster and improve their quality of life!

Most of us will experience significant mental distress, trauma, loss , and grief at some point; however, we often feel that we have to go through it alone. While our world stops, everyone else seems to continue moving, and that can feel isolating, overwhelming, and out of control. Whether you just need someone to be with you and listen with empathy and without judgment, are looking to learn skills to feel back in control of our mental well-being, or want to grow to improve your relationship with yourself and others, my hope is to provide these to you in a safe and inviting environment.

Specializing in complicated grief and the transition into motherhood. Typically when we think of loss , we only think of death . In reality, we experience a variety of losses throughout our life such as the loss of a relationship, loss of a job...the list goes on. It's normal to have an emotional response to these events. However, if you've experienced an especially devastating loss , if your emotional response to the loss is prolonged or extreme, or your relationship with a lost person was complicated or unhealthy, you may need more than just time to heal.

You wish there was someone who understood you; someone you could talk to without being judged or made to feel bad about your feelings. You’ve suffered a great loss and you haven’t been the same since. You’re wondering if the pain will ever go away and if you’ll ever be happy again. Life has been hard and you’ve questioned if it’s even worth living. You’re bombarded with mental images, thoughts, or reminders about a trauma that won't seem to go away. Grief and trauma have a way of changing our entire world. You desperately want to feel hope again. Or maybe you're experiencing stress and worry about other major life transitions.

I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. I provide a nurturing environment where we can safely explore difficult issues. I have a highly interactive approach and believe that the best results come from a strong therapeutic relationship. Many of the people I work with are the "walking wounded" - 'regular folks' feeling that they are not dealing well with the stresses of everyday life. Other people I work with have a history of chronic mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and bi-polar disorder.

Evening availability! I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works primarily with individuals ages 10 and older. My passion is working with individuals who have endured grief , crises, and/or somatic symptoms that may be associated with reactions to trauma. With my clients, we tend to explore how the brain and mind function together when we experience intense emotions. In addition, we may focus on self-compassion, stress reduction, self-talk and personal stories, and cultural context related to the presenting concerns.

You may feel lost, scared, sad, and even unable to get out of bed. Maybe you want to find out what direction in life you truly want to be headed. Your mind may be going a mile a minute. You may be wanting someone objective to listen to what you're going through without judgment. You as an individual need to be seen as a person. You need someone to truly listen and trust that you're an expert in your own experience.

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.

I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Ohio. I studied counseling because I wanted to help others maintain their mental wellness and regain their mental health during difficult times. I view mental health as a normal part of life. As such you don’t have to seek my services only when you are struggling. You could come to counseling to discuss issues, feelings, and matters of your everyday life or to organize your ideas or gain clarity about your life or aspects of your life. You can also come to therapy because you are struggling with anxiety or adjusting to a new dynamic or event in your life.

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.

As someone who has been both the client and counselor, I know how difficult it can be to ask for help. I believe everybody has a story worth telling and I am here to listen. Along with experience treating a number of common concerns – anxiety, career counseling, depression, self-esteem issues, stress, trauma, etc – I specialize in helping clients navigate grief and loss . I also pride myself on being a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community. Counseling should be a collaborative process, and together we’ll find the right approach to fit your needs, whether it be CBT, mindfulness, narrative, etc.

I believe understanding our feelings, thoughts and experiences can bring new insight & paths to our journey. It's a privilege to assist others in finding growth and enjoyment in life. Specialties: loss / grief , relationship difficulties, depression, stress, anxiety, healthy relationships, parenting and life transitions.