Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Cincinnati, OH

I believe in a holistic approach, meaning that mental, emotional and physical health should be addressed in order to help an individual heal. I am solution focused, and believe my role is to help assist you in working through the issues that will allow you to becoming healthier and happier, achieving a fulfilling life that has purpose and meaning. I am extremely passionate about people and relationships. I have been working as a therapist since 2007, when I completed my graduate degree. My undergraduate degree was obtained in 1997 from San Diego State University in Health Education.

I have been a practicing Clinical Counselor for over 15 years. As a counselor, I have sought to help others reach their full potential, utilizing their strengths and internal motivation to conquer their struggles. The counseling process is a partnership and an opportunity to share the weight of your burdens. It is an opportunity to process your belief systems and utilize your own tools to overcome even the hardest of challenges.

I am passionate in specializing in women's issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem/self worth, anger management, health and wellness, relationship issues, parenting strategies, challenges with life transitions (child birth, loss of a loved one, ending of relationship, start of new phase of life).

Help starts here! I provide therapy services to individuals, groups and couples with problems related to health, mental health and career. Life crises, depression, grief and substance abuse can all get better faster with professional help. I provide coaching and consulting to executives, managers and professionals in acheiving career goals and work/life balance. I provide clinical supervision to social work and counseling professionals. As an educator, I teach classes and facilitate workshops for all levels of employees, as well as university students.

Therapy should be accessible to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender preference, trauma history, mental or physical health challenges or income. That is why I keep my fees low. Psychotherapy can help you move through difficult times and losses. It can help you identify your personal barriers to change and help you develop tools to enhance your future. I can see clients by telehealth in both Ohio and Florida.

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Dealing with relationship conflict that you just can't resolve, or wrestling with questions about the future of your relationship? Or are you simply overwhelmed by just how different your life is from the one you imagined before becoming a parent? Parenthood often brings old wounds to the surface, making it difficult to show up the way we want to for our children. I support parents in working through personal and parenting struggles using a positive, connected approach. Additionally, I have extensive experience supporting mental health professionals who are doing their own work.

As a clinical psychologist, I have over 15 years of experience providing evidence-based therapies for a variety of presenting concerns. I specialize in individual and couples therapy and approach therapy from a strengths-based, client-centered orientation. If you're struggling with relationship conflicts, mental health symptoms like anxiety or depression, or problematic substance use, we might be a good fit. Most importantly, I am committed to providing a warm, collaborative, and empathetic environment where you can achieve your goals and create a life worth living.

My top priority is to provide effective, high quality treatment within a safe, confidential, and respectful environment in which clients can explore their concerns, express their feelings, and learn new skills to mange themselves, their relationships, and their lives. I believe that the foundation of successful treatment rests on the quality of the working relationship that develops between the psychologist and client.

My professional experience with grief and anger, and my experience of healing from childhood wounds and significant loss, impacts my work by encouraging a heart and mind open to the goodness of the human soul, the possibility of healing of mental disease, and an acceptance of every faith tradition. I am ready to work with individuals and couples using mindfulness , a variety of individualized cognitive therapies, and spiritual development based on my professional training and life experience. I especially want to be of service to men with anger, addiction, depression, grief, and PTSD issues.

Feeling overwhelmed? There is hope! My passion is to help couples and individuals heal from emotional pain and trauma. You will receive a personalized counseling experience tailored to help support you as you work towards identifying and removing barriers that are negatively impacting the quality of your life and relationships.

As someone with life experiences, training, and clinical work in the caring professions for over two decades, I have shared space with many individuals and groups of varying ages, and backgrounds. This allows me to say with certainty that people have an amazing healing capacity inside of them that CAN be accessed! There are so many ways to cope with life’s challenges, and together we can find the ways that work for you! Sex and intimacy are some of our most basic needs in life, and I specialize in finding options to allow more joyfully connected living.

Transitional experiences are a part of life. Often we are able to fully embrace, celebrate or grieve and pass through these with relative ease. However if you find yourself in a struggle where mood is shifting, anxiety is increasing or if joy is missing from moments that should be joyful- if fear inhibits your desired growth or you struggle to find purpose or motivation-- maybe this is part of your life's journey where you allow yourself to be supported. I work from a strengths perspective, treating, diagnosing and offering opportunities for insight, growth and healing. Your story is the focus of care, your uniqueness is celebrated

Life is a journey. Your journey and personal life experiences mean everything- the blessings as well as the traumas. When there are unhealed wounds of the past, it is hard to feel safe in the world, secure with ourselves or in relationships with others. As a result, we often experience anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I offer a gentle, non-intrusive, compassionate and safe space for you to begin the healing process to live your most meaningful life. “What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.”

I believe in human resilience and the power of connection. I approach clients with an objective perspective, considering how all parts of their lives could impact their current experience. I try my best to listen openly in an effort to hone in the primary concerns of clients. While I view clients' pasts as affecting who they are and their current perceptions, I tend to focus on helping to improve the present and future experiences of clients. It feels most empowering to help clients discover their own answers, so I prefer to ask questions rather than tell clients 'what to do.'

I work with individual adults and couples on the changes they'd like to see in their lives, whether it be addressing stress, conflict, depression, behavioral concerns, fears and worries, loss, anger, recovery, the past, parenting, or simply wanting to continue growing emotionally. I approach therapy with great compassion and respect for those who seek it. I provide a safe space to talk about whatever's on your mind. I offer short-term practical help as well as more in-depth exploration.

Personal vulnerability leads to unbreakable strength. We often build barriers to protect ourselves from being vulnerable because letting down our guard can be terrifying. Our responses to abuse, trauma, and grief can sometimes build walls that result in depression, anxiety, and difficulty in our most intimate relationships. Together we can work to utilize your inner strengths while processing and learning new skills to gently knock down barriers and rebuild a life you love to live.

People possess an astonishing and incredible natural capacity to heal themselves both mentally and physically. But, many are not able to find their path through life's complex and sometimes painful questions. Therapy can be the catalyst for healing by peeling back the layers to find your innate, intuitive wisdom about yourself. My role as your therapist is to be your champion- to accept you and unconditionally support you, no matter what you are facing or experiencing.

I love my work, and I feel fortunate to walk beside people like you who want a better life. It's incredibly fulfilling to see someone come out of the confusion and into a life of awareness and meaning. I combine evidence-based practices of western psychotherapy, mindfulness meditation and yoga to help people develop greater peace so that they can turn toward difficult feelings and find their own inner truth.