Teletherapy for Cincinnati, OH

Hello and welcome! My name is Becca Carelock (she/her), and I am a neurodivergent, Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Kentucky University. Leanue Bolo, MA, LPCC-S, currently supervises me. My therapeutic orientation at the core is humanistic, and I use acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and narrative therapy. I provide clients a safe, non-judgmental place to process their thoughts and feelings.

Not every therapist is for a client and not every client for a therapist. The Client-Clinician relationship is of greatest importance. I work with a variety of populations, presenting issues, and within different realms of interventions and theories. It is not a one shoe fits all. I meet the client where they are and work accordingly. Now that is not to say I do not nudge gently with a soft challenge. If I didn't I would not be doing my work, nor the service you (and everyone) deserves! I utilize animals within therapy work in sessions.

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.

Therapy needs to be special to each person, as each person experiences life from a different lens. My approach is to first get to know you as a person, understand your experiences, and then to decide what therapy techniques will work best for your healing and growth. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and utilize person-centered and humanistic approaches. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are trying to cope with anxiety, depression, bereavement, traumatic stress, body image and self-esteem difficulties, and challenges with life transitions.

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.

Life can present us with difficulties and events that challenge our well-being and impact our ability to manage our life circumstances. There are times when we need guidance, support or assistance with processing these events, our thoughts and feelings, or help with making difficult life decisions. I provide counseling and therapy with a warm, caring and empathic approach. I highly value patient confidentiality, trust, understanding, and recovery. I believe that it is -in -and through the strong working relationship that develops between the client and the counselor that the healing of issues is achieved and the clients' goals are mastered.

Update: Practice is full. Not accepting new clients . Waitlist available. When other clients transition out of therapy or to fewer sessions you will be contacted. I know finding a great therapist is challenging. I am here to help you find a way to improve and heal. Taking the first step towards getting better might be intimidating, but you will be grateful about seeking support once you realize how smooth and easy the therapy experience is, and how much reward there is for you.

You probably don't know exactly when or how it happened, but the person next to you feels like a stranger. Maybe it started when the children came along, or maybe you're just now understanding that you weren't quite as compatible as you thought. You fight over the tiniest things, & it can get ugly so quickly; or you live in frozen silence, with invisible walls between you that sometimes seem impossible to get past. It feels like you barely touch or kiss, much less make love. Maybe one of you is thinking of, or actually having, an affair. How did it come to this? And where do you go now? It can all feel so hopeless and overwhelming.

Anxiety and depression often point to where we might need to look at our current direction, relationships, and/or make tweaks on how we treat ourselves. I'll help you find solid solutions to your anxiety, depression, panic-that affect you, feelings of being stuck, toxic relationships, people-pleasing and how to take charge of life. Do you often feel others take advantage of you? Have you been called sensitive? Have you lost your confidence? I can help you to understand your personality and set goals so you can begin to really love your life! I am not judgmental. I've been through my own therapy too. l will come along side you!

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 focus on helping immigrants who are adapting to living in a new culture and are struggling being away from home. I offer support to clients that are experiencing grief. I also work with individuals and couples who are living or exploring polyamory/consensual non-monogamy.

Are you hurting so much that you're wondering if living is really worth all this pain? It hurts so bad that it feels physical; you can feel it in your gut. You don't let those closest to you know what's going on because no one gets it; no one can help. Sometimes you feel completely out of place, like you don't belong here. Everything hurts so much and you can't stand it anymore. You keep looking for ways to take it all away. You don't deserve to hurt like this anymore. And you don't have to. It's time to take control of your emotions so your emotions stop controlling you.

Emotional pain from childhood can affect many aspects of adulthood. You many feel that your past is: Compromising your ability to enjoy the present; Creating a disconnect from those around you; Causing you to please everyone but yourself; Contributing to generally unmothered, unsettled, and unhappy feelings. If this describes what you have been feeling, let's talk. I will help you make sense of those feelings in a very caring and understanding manner. We will find ways to help you move forward and enable you to appreciate who you are.

I love walking alongside people as they realize their own resilience and strength. I am passionate about working collaboratively with my clients to find the best ways of helping them heal, grow, and thrive. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages on a variety of different topics, such as adjustment, attachment, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and emotional regulation, but I have a great love for working with survivors of trauma, abuse, and those who are experiencing loss.

Are you feeling a bit stuck, drained, or perhaps alone in your struggles? Does anxiety seem to be taking over, or are self-doubt and self-judgment weighing heavily on your shoulders? Maybe you're grappling with finding your purpose or battling feelings of un-deservingness or guilt. And if low motivation or depression has dimmed your spark, know that you're not alone. You deserve to feel better. That's why I'm here to offer support and guidance. Let's tackle these challenges together, working towards bringing more tranquility and healing into your life. You don't have to navigate this journey on your own. I'm here to help!

Current Openings! I am here to empower your child to learn how to navigate feeling, thoughts, and behaviors. When children enter the play room, they are able to build skills and process through challenges through play or sharing. I support children through this growth ages 3-12years old.

We often enter therapy in the midst of some experience of turmoil that has become a bit (or a lot) unruly. We may feel ashamed, stuck, angry, sad, afraid, confused. You are taking a risk to open up and I am honored to hold space and help you express and address. We can do this, together. Therapy will take different directions pending your needs and priorities. And you will always remain the driver choosing your path and speed.

It's hard knowing where to even begin, right? Everyone thinks that you have it all together, but you’re feeling lost. You need to make some changes. But how? It can be exhausting to even get through the day. You manage so much - a career, home life, family, relationships, finances…the list goes on and on - but rarely do you put yourself at the top of the list. You're feeling the pressure of it all. This rapid pace has worked well for you and you’ve had your share of success, but it’s just not working for you anymore. Something has to give, but you don’t know exactly where to begin. Therapy can be a meaningful start towards healing.

My current practice is focused on helping the helpers. I enjoy working with a large range of human service professionals and caregivers from therapists to parents to teachers to first responders, nurses, and doctors to hairdressers. Those who are on their feet providing for others are my cup of tea. Burn out, secondary trauma, and re-aligning purpose are some of my specialties. I would love to create space where you can process, grow, and replenish your passion.

Mrs. Miller is an international expert on child abuse, childhood trauma, attachment, and family violence or severe stress. Her paper on severe child abuse as torture has been downloaded in 83 countries. She speaks to international audiences on how to treat complex trauma in young people using innovative techniques that have been scientifically proven- including play-based, sensory, and experiential treatment (water, sand, nature), expressive treatments (art, music, animal, and yoga therapy,) and humanist therapy based on compassion for all people. She also provides expert witness and forensic services.