Teen Therapists in Columbus, OH
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Megan Kochheiser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 6 years of experience partnering with youth,
adolescent
, and adult clients toward their personal goals. I truly believe that each and every person has immense value and strength, and I see it as an honor to come alongside you in your path toward mental and emotional wellness. Specific areas of concern that I have experience with include: general life stressors, grief/loss, anxiety, panic, depression, emotional dysregulation, school performance, trauma, and self-harm.

Gayle Kuhr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! Working with children and their families, helping to guide them through the tough years is one of my passions. Parenting isn't easy and being an
adolescent
and learning how to navigate life can be tough. Let's alleviate some of that stress by finding ways to manage it. I work with adults who are experiencing depression and/or anxiety or difficulty getting through the day to day. By changing the way we view life, social interactions and stressors we are able to change how they affect us and in turn, how we feel. Stress is a normal human condition. How you allow it to affect your day to day life is up to you.

Dr. Marsheena Murray
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Parenting, especially during this pandemic, can be exhausting, frustrating, and extremely difficult. Sometimes it feels like a thankless job that you cannot quit. Having a child who does not listen to you, screams for hours or acts up at school can be embarrassing and disappointing. Seeing your loving child change into a moody
teen
who stays in their room and refuses to interact with you can feel like you are living with a stranger.
Not accepting new clients

Jill Clemans Niswonger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Together, we will make sense of your relationships with your partner,
teen
, or child so that you can authentically give in the relationship AND ask for what you need.
You want to feel better and you don't know where to start. You feel afraid, angry, overwhelmed, lost, and, depressed most of the time. Maybe your marriage is unfulfilling, your teenagers and kids drive you crazy, or you can't even name what it is that feels so awful. You don't know how to show up, or how to fix things, and you are tired yet, the idea of contacting a therapist might be terrifying. I understand that it can be hard to seek help, but it might change your life.

Beth Rosner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I look forward to learning about you or your
teen
! Call today to set up a meeting.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with both teens and adults. Most people seek my guidance when they feel stuck regarding their health, relationships, work, and family life. Often there is an underlying depression, anxiety, or low self esteem. Sometimes we realize that it stems from childhood neglect or trauma. We will explore your past, identify your strengths, and help you to develop new ways of thinking, feeling, and acting that better serve your life vision and goals. My approach is warm, collaborative, and holistic.
Not accepting new clients

Terri Blake
Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialty is anxiety, depression, and child/
adolescent
-related issues.
The boldest thing you can do is embrace your story. It is in the choice to embrace that you discover your strengths, weaknesses, and quirks that make you uniquely you. As a free-spirited, Southern-raised Black woman, I understand that the journey is not always the prettiest. There are some thorns and pricks, but even in those moments, there is discovery. And that, my dear, is a beautiful thing. The thorns and pricks may cause some depression, anxiety, and negative emotions which can make the journey seem unbearable. So know this: I Got You and you are HEALED.

Kevin Kulwik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CDCA
Verified
Verified
I am now offering in person sessions with evening appointment opportunities and same week availability. Spaces will fill quickly! I specialize in
adolescent
and young adult mental health,
adolescent
and young adult LGBTQIA concerns,
adolescent
and young adult addiction, as well as life transitions, peer relationships, stress, grief, family conflict, relationship issues, school issues, boundary setting, and self-care implementation.
Not accepting new clients

H Dreme McLennan
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT, LMFT, RDT, CCATPCA
Verified
Verified
Anxious? Overwhelmed? Exhausted? Unable to feel Joy? This might describe yourself, your
teen
, or your child. You may have struggled to find the right therapeutic fit or found it challenging to be vulnerable. You may not even know where to start!

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.

Megan Thaler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I would be honored to help you and your
teen
find balance and joy in your lives.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults who struggle with issues related to food, body image, anxiety, and depression. I am a passionate advocate for my clients and believe in providing high quality, evidence-based care designed to support each individual’s goals. I operate from a strengths-based, person-centered approach and work to empower individuals and families to live their best, most balanced lives. I currently practice via telehealth only.

La’Shunae’ Johnson
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified
Verified
Are you dealing with the life stressors of being a
teenager
or young adult? Feeling stuck? Depressed? Anxious? Well, you’ve already passed the most difficult part which was seeking help. I empower adolescents, teens, and young adults to overcome daily struggles and live in their best potential at the best version of themselves. Together, we will work to identify your strengths and get you back to your higher self with balance. We will use a client-centered and strength-based approach to address the needs of your mental health.
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Kelsie A Salmen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
She has special expertise in depression, anxiety, child and
adolescent
issues, the LGBTQ+ community, adoption and foster care, and behavior management or other parenting concerns.
Dr. Salmen's approach to therapy is one that places great value on the therapeutic relationship. When a strong and trusting working relationship is built, clients are able to feel safe to express themselves, share their fears, celebrate their successes, and set important and attainable goals. Dr. Salmen's therapeutic style is a blend of techniques, which can be tailored to fit each client's unique needs. These techniques include psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and interpersonal and relational approaches.

Olivia Delahunty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe the whole family system is an essential resource of eating disorder treatment and recovery, and with the right tools, your
teen
will be able to have the life they deserve.
I work with adolescents and adults who struggle with issues related to food, body image, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, self-compassion, and self-worth. I provide holistic, evidence-based care and work with my clients in a genuine, realistic way to meet their therapeutic goals as they heal their relationship with food, movement, and find peace within their bodies. I believe in empowering caregivers and families to be a part of the treatment and healing of eating disorders and welcome diversity among clients including all body sizes, abilities, races, sexualities, genders, and religions.

Ashley L Daugherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping people of all ages and backgrounds experiencing imbalance in their personal, family, or professional life. I match myskills with your needs, wants and expectations. Together, we identify patterns in your life that no longer serve you and create a plan to help you accomplish what is most important toyou. While we may process the past, we focus on practicing new, more effective behaviors. I believe therapy is a collaborative process that I, as your therapist, can meet youwhere you are to help you, your child, your
teen
, your partner, and/or your family navigate through together.

Anna Lehew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, EMDR
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am trained in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Adolescent
-Community Reinforcement Approach, Functional Family Therapy and EMDR.
Graduated with a MSW and certification in clinical mental health from the University of Pittsburgh in 2014. I specialize in working with youth and adults who are experiencing mental health symptoms, PTSD, addiction, and/ or behavioral issues. I also work with couples and families to help them make changes that allow them to effectively communicate, work through conflicts in a skilled way and be able to be genuinely affectionate with each other.
Not accepting new clients

Amy Gaspard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
Verified
You’re reading this because there’s a part of yourself that you don’t want to live with anymore. You’re ready to change but feel stuck and haven’t been able to figure out how to do things differently. Or maybe you’re a parent who has been exhausting yourself trying to help your child or
teen
be the person they say they want to be, and it feels like you’re spinning your wheels. It's time to do something differently, and I can help.

Cariah Cox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you showing signs of sadness, fatigue, and worry? Do you feel alone? Has your
teenager
been distant lately? Are you experiencing a unique challenge that is difficult to navigate? Moving away from home, starting a new job, managing a unhealthy relationship, or just entering a new phase; I can help!.
Building zestful relationships and providing a safe space for transformational growth through realistic treatment planning, I meet my clients where they are for triumph progress! Every client, no matter their age, is the pilot on their own flight of life. I am a Licensed therapist that allows you to be your authentic self, unapologetically, while being seen, heard, and valued. I have 5+ years of experience working with diverse teens and transitioning adults in the juvenile justice system, education system, and within non-profit organizations

Molly McClenathan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPSC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in depression, anxiety, educator issues,
teen
issues, life transitions, and couples concerns.
Do you struggle with the what ifs of life? Tired of feeling burnt out? Do you want to reconnect with yourself and your spouse? I focus on the treatment of anxiety, depression, and couples work. My goal is to provide a safe space where I can help you heal. I enjoy helping couples reconnect and get back to a place of loving connection. As a former school counselor turned therapist, I have an abundance of experience working with kids and teens. In addition, I have worked with educators to navigate the stress of such valuable work.

Alexandra Restelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
Verified
Alexandra Restelli is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who offers her clients a safe and nurturing space in order to begin the healing and rebuilding process, using her more than 5 years of clinical experience to provide individual counseling, family counseling, crisis assessments, interventions,
adolescent
therapy, and more. She specializes in treating chronic stress, dysfunctional relationships, co-occurring disorders, and disorders ranging from anxiety, depression, ADHD, to PTSD and panic disorders. Alexandra earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Ohio State University.

Katie Castello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified
Verified
My specialties include anxiety, self-esteem, family conflict,
adolescent
issues, relationship issues, and depression.
My passion is to help adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties due to past trauma or current life stressors. My aim is to instill hope that change is possible and assist in making that change happen. I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel comfortable talking about their concerns openly and freely.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.