Therapists in Columbus, OH
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Barbara Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Greetings, my name is Barbara Thomas. I received my Social Work undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University and my graduate degree from The Ohio State University in Social Work, with a Business Administration focus. I have worked in a variety of community settings including Home Base Services, hospitals, residential and virtual locations. I have serviced children, teens, adults, and older adults also known as the Geriatric population experiencing homelessness, alcohol and drug addiction, COVID-19, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, depression, and more. I have provided therapeutic services with the following treatment modalities:
Maxine D. Sims
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional." ~Haruki Murakami.. Interpretations of events throughout our lives plays a fundamental role in our level of satisfaction in life. Understanding perspective, which shapes our view of the world, is essential in the change process. Because of this understanding I use an eclectic approach to counseling with an emphasis on Cognitive Restructuring to help my clients navigate through life's ups and downs. Working in several different areas of mental health including community mental health, substance abuse, and home- based family counseling has given me the opportunity to work with individuals and families from diverse populations and socioeconomic statuses.
Jamie Blalock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
We all have innate needs for closeness, connection, and comfort. Sometimes, nothing is more painful or lonely than feeling like we aren't getting the support and investment from others that we desire. I am committed to helping individuals and romantic partners embrace curiosity and compassion – towards themselves, towards their loved ones, and towards their individual and relational patterns. I love helping partners relearn how to be vulnerable with each other, as well as access and own their individual and shared needs for connection.
Katie Kovacs
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S
Verified
Verified
Katie specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of eating disorders (including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and disordered eating), anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and related issues. Other areas of clinical interest for Katie include: embodiment; shame and vulnerability; autoimmune issues and eating disorders; giftedness and eating disorders; sexual anorexia/bulimia; and eating disorders and spirituality. Katie is an EMDR trained therapist, and she strives to be client-centered, trauma-informed, and justice-informed in her practice.
Lisa Pringle
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Lisa Pringle is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Coach with over 20 years of experience working in community-based mental health and corporate America. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in counseling and coaching settings and is well-versed in a variety of treatment and therapeutic modalities. Lisa has worked with a diverse population throughout her career and has experience treating a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, adjustment, relationship concerns, conflict/anger management, career and job performance, self-esteem, and self-awareness.
Patricia D Bailey
PhD, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Dr Bailey is a doctoral prepared dual board certified psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner. At NP Advantage, she specializes in medication management only for ADHD, Addiction/Recovery Medicine, Anxiety, and Depression. At this time, the provider is not offering any type of individual, group, or family therapy sessions.
Kelslan Scarbrough
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMHC, RDT
Verified
Verified
As a licensed counselor in Ohio (LPCC) and the state of Washington (LMHC), I view each individual as the expert of their experience, and foster a therapeutic space where unique strengths are celebrated and employed to create meaningful change. My education and experience provide me the opportunity to work with a variety of clinical concerns, including relational distress, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and personal wellness, among others. My approach to counseling is client-centered and eclectic in nature. I draw upon narrative, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), strength-based and evidenced-based modalities
Not accepting new clients
Seth Evans
Counselor, MACMHC, LPCC-S
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Could your relationship be enhanced? I assist couples who are looking to restore a struggling relationship as well as those looking to strengthen an already good situation. I have completed Level 3 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I also work with individuals to assist them in reaching their counseling goals related to anxiety, depression, and faith.
Charity McGuire
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Currently accepting new clients in 100% virtual sessions. I take a holistic and somatic approach to working with clients that is interwoven with Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Theory, and mindfulness based practices. This format allows the many layers of your experience to unfold organically, and creates space for any emotions that may arise within session. I enjoy working with clients who are interested in exploring current patterns, processing traumatic experiences, and integrating new ways of being.
Waitlist for new clients
Erin Vlach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, RYT 200
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I had the honor of serving as the director of the counseling center at Columbus College of Art & Design for 10 years before moving into private practice. I especially enjoy working with artists and creatives, queer folks, transgender and non-binary folks, and neurodiverse folks. Some of the treatment areas I've focused on most include PTSD and complex trauma, sexual violence, childhood abuse, dissociation, anxiety and panic, depression, and relationship concerns. I believe in folks’ own natural and innate ability to learn, shift, grow, and heal, and I see myself as a guide or partner in the process. I highly value client feedback.
Stephanie Tobin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
You know that "thing" you are going through right now? That "thing" that prompted you to look up a therapist? No need to go through that thing alone. Be it adjustment to motherhood, divorce/separation, employment or college strife, work/life balance, difficult family situations, or concern for the future, we can work through this. Interested in enhancing communication skills, developing stronger coping mechanisms, or processing a difficult time in life? I believe in practical, sustainable methods of treatment. My approach is compassionate but honest. Together, we will identify your thought patterns while improving emotional regulation and self awareness.
Victoria Edgington
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Most of my clients come to me to work through anxiety, panic attacks, irritability, and/or traumatic experiences (such as birth trauma, miscarriage, secondary trauma due to working as a first responder, or medical trauma).
Lindsay Spoerl
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My mission is to help people explore internal wounds and find healing so joy and fulfillment are possible. I bring all of my skills to this work to help clients manage anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, trauma and more. I offer a supportive and warm environment where clients can feel seen and heard. (You can book an initial consultation free of charge on my website www.everydaytherapy.org)
Waitlist for new clients
Emily K Kirby
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have 10+ years experience conducting therapy with children, adolescents, adults, families, with special expertise in depression, anxiety, women's issues, grief/loss, couples and family therapy, parenting concerns, and behavioral challenges in children and adolescents. I utilize an integrative approach to meet each client's unique needs and goals, incorporating cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based interventions. I am dedicated to building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients by providing empathy, respect, and compassion in a non-judging, safe environment. My collaborative, individualized approach empowers clients to make lasting changes in their lives and increase feelings of self-worth.
Tom Danis
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MEd
Verified
Verified
Creating successful relationships and lives as an adolescent, adult or couple is one of the central challenges we all face. I am a Gestalt based psychotherapist who works to help clients discover their potential and explore the blocks that may be getting in their way. My work starts with the premise that each of us has within us what we need to live grounded and fulfilling lives. My goal with clients is to help them build awareness to what is occurring in the moment as a springboard for potential change. Through process oriented therapy, I believe we all can get through challenges that emerge in life.
Joshua Samuel Jonassaint
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have earned my Masters of Social Work from Rutgers University and brings more than 6 years of clinical experience and expertise working with queer folks, adolescents, couples, and families. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents and young adults who are struggling to cope with anxiety, mood, trauma, sexual issues, and relationship issues. I also have experience in working with the queer community on an array of issues and concerns.
Adam Clevenger
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, CST
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I (he/they) am a mental health counselor, and an AASECT certified sex therapist. I prefer to build genuine relationships with my clients, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging your active participation in the counseling process. I'll welcome your humor and shared laughter while helping you to harness inner strengths, self-compassion, and newly developed skills to overcome the obstacles impacting your personal growth. I will bring a trauma informed lens and anti-oppression values to our work together and will trust you as the 'expert' of your own lived experience to help identify realistic solutions to life's challenges.
Evan Wilkerson
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW, RYT-200
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My background includes working with clients on a broad spectrum of therapeutic goals — including substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, anger management and more. My counseling philosophy is based on the understanding that no matter what we have experienced, there is an aspect of us all that is whole and complete just as it is. By continually orienting to this ground of wholeness, I believe we can fundamentally alter our relationship to our problems — shifting them from something that defines us to something that simply needs to be met, understood, and resolved.
Marisa Calvio
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS
Verified
Verified
I believe counseling is about understanding your strengths and what values drive who you are and the decisions you make. Every person has the tools for success inside of them; counseling and wellness are merely the means to learn how to access those tools. I work individually with clients to help them achieve their full potential.
Not accepting new clients
Kathy Ortiz, LISW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSW
Verified
Verified
I have 43 years of experience, in both mental health counseling and administrative work. My current practice is focused on assisting adults (ages 19-85) who are struggling with life issues, emotional stress, depression, anxiety and other challenges. The approaches I use are person-centered and motivational, with a focus on achieving the goals of the individual, family or couple. Assisting with skill building and/or identifying new tools can make the difference toward individual happiness and better life contentment.
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What type of Columbus mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist in Columbus?
When looking to find a therapist, it is certainly important to consider training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Understanding cost and insurance coverage is an important concern for many people. With some basic research and conversations with prospective therapists, you should be able to have a good understanding of the best way to afford therapy.