Art Therapy in Columbus, OH
You’re the strong one. The leader. The responsible one. But now, you're in a season of change, navigating a spiritual awakening, healing from a relationship, religious trauma, a significant loss or reclaiming yourself after a major life transition. You’ve done therapy before, but craving something deeper. More embodied. More transformational. My clients are heart-led, high-functioning leaders, therapists, & caregivers ready to stop performing and start living aligned. I offer a space for you to be fully seen, supported, and empowered. Together, we’ll explore the parts of you needing healing & help you come home to your truest self.
You’re the strong one. The leader. The responsible one. But now, you're in a season of change, navigating a spiritual awakening, healing from a relationship, religious trauma, a significant loss or reclaiming yourself after a major life transition. You’ve done therapy before, but craving something deeper. More embodied. More transformational. My clients are heart-led, high-functioning leaders, therapists, & caregivers ready to stop performing and start living aligned. I offer a space for you to be fully seen, supported, and empowered. Together, we’ll explore the parts of you needing healing & help you come home to your truest self.
Angela is a compassionate Licensed Social Worker (MSW, LSW) with 18 years of experience supporting individuals in the Central Ohio area. With a Master’s degree from The Ohio State University, Angela has worked with people of all ages, from children and adolescents to seniors, focusing on promoting overall well-being. For the past 11 years, she has specialized in youth services, working most notably as a school social worker and outpatient therapist, giving her a deep understanding of the unique challenges young people face today. Angela also welcomes individual adults seeking support with warmth and empathy.
Angela is a compassionate Licensed Social Worker (MSW, LSW) with 18 years of experience supporting individuals in the Central Ohio area. With a Master’s degree from The Ohio State University, Angela has worked with people of all ages, from children and adolescents to seniors, focusing on promoting overall well-being. For the past 11 years, she has specialized in youth services, working most notably as a school social worker and outpatient therapist, giving her a deep understanding of the unique challenges young people face today. Angela also welcomes individual adults seeking support with warmth and empathy.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, making art, video games, animals, nerdy interests, and trying new foods.
Hello! I'm so glad you're taking this step for your mental health. My goal as a therapist is to provide a supportive, collaborative, and curious space where you can talk through whatever's on your mind. I will walk alongside you and provide perspectives and reflections as you decide what paths to take. This is your space, and I want to make sure we are always working towards goals that are important to you. We can identify and utilize the strengths, values, and skills you already have to navigate life's challenges. While working together, I hope to help you feel heard, understood, and confident in your own abilities.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, making art, video games, animals, nerdy interests, and trying new foods.
Hello! I'm so glad you're taking this step for your mental health. My goal as a therapist is to provide a supportive, collaborative, and curious space where you can talk through whatever's on your mind. I will walk alongside you and provide perspectives and reflections as you decide what paths to take. This is your space, and I want to make sure we are always working towards goals that are important to you. We can identify and utilize the strengths, values, and skills you already have to navigate life's challenges. While working together, I hope to help you feel heard, understood, and confident in your own abilities.
No art experience is necessary.
When my clients first reach out to me, they typically have tried many strategies on their own. They are dealing with conditions and challenging life events such as anxiety, depression, illness, grief, loss, divorce, family issues, life transitions, or trauma.
They feel overwhelmed, and while they know they want relief, finding their way forward has become difficult. I help my clients clarify goals, outline steps forward, and leverage their strengths to create the lasting change they seek.
No art experience is necessary.
When my clients first reach out to me, they typically have tried many strategies on their own. They are dealing with conditions and challenging life events such as anxiety, depression, illness, grief, loss, divorce, family issues, life transitions, or trauma.
They feel overwhelmed, and while they know they want relief, finding their way forward has become difficult. I help my clients clarify goals, outline steps forward, and leverage their strengths to create the lasting change they seek.
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life stressors?Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? Are you struggling to communicate to your partner or others? Are you experiencing family conflict? Do you need help sorting through emotional distress? Are you having trouble adjusting or transitioning to change or a life event? Have you experienced a traumatic event? Are you experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one? Do you struggle to set boundaries? Are you feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward in life?Are you seeking to get insight & awareness about yourself or your experiences?
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life stressors?Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? Are you struggling to communicate to your partner or others? Are you experiencing family conflict? Do you need help sorting through emotional distress? Are you having trouble adjusting or transitioning to change or a life event? Have you experienced a traumatic event? Are you experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one? Do you struggle to set boundaries? Are you feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward in life?Are you seeking to get insight & awareness about yourself or your experiences?
Hi, I’m Taylor, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with individuals who feel deeply and have learned to hold it all together, often while living with a busy inner world full of thoughts, emotions, and tension that can feel hard to slow down. Beneath the surface, there is often intensity, sensitivity, and a rich inner landscape that hasn’t had much room to breathe. Many are women, young adults, creatives, or high achievers who were taught—directly or indirectly—to hold back parts of themselves. This work is for those ready for clarity, confidence, self-trust, and a more authentic way of being.
Hi, I’m Taylor, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with individuals who feel deeply and have learned to hold it all together, often while living with a busy inner world full of thoughts, emotions, and tension that can feel hard to slow down. Beneath the surface, there is often intensity, sensitivity, and a rich inner landscape that hasn’t had much room to breathe. Many are women, young adults, creatives, or high achievers who were taught—directly or indirectly—to hold back parts of themselves. This work is for those ready for clarity, confidence, self-trust, and a more authentic way of being.
Hello!
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming and I work to create a calm, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood.
My approach is practical, strengths-based, and developmentally appropriate. I use evidence-based strategies tailored to each client, helping them improve their relationships.
Hello!
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming and I work to create a calm, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood.
My approach is practical, strengths-based, and developmentally appropriate. I use evidence-based strategies tailored to each client, helping them improve their relationships.
Dreme H. McLennan
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT-S, LMFT, RDT, BCT, CCATPCA
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43221
It feels like nothing will ever change. It’s as if you are talking in circles with no solutions. That’s why I work beyond words. Specializing in depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic illness/disability and neurodivergence for adults and youth 10+, we provide a supportive environment for personal growth and healing. We see beyond diagnoses and work with head, heart and body.
It feels like nothing will ever change. It’s as if you are talking in circles with no solutions. That’s why I work beyond words. Specializing in depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic illness/disability and neurodivergence for adults and youth 10+, we provide a supportive environment for personal growth and healing. We see beyond diagnoses and work with head, heart and body.
I specialize in Marriage & Family Therapy and Art Therapy, with a focus on relationship dynamics, interpersonal challenges, and trauma-informed care.
My approach is collaborative, relational, and insight-oriented. I help clients explore patterns in their relationships, develop healthier communication, and understand how past experiences—including trauma—may be influencing present-day challenges. I believe meaningful change happens when people feel safe, understood, and empowered in the therapeutic process
I specialize in Marriage & Family Therapy and Art Therapy, with a focus on relationship dynamics, interpersonal challenges, and trauma-informed care.
My approach is collaborative, relational, and insight-oriented. I help clients explore patterns in their relationships, develop healthier communication, and understand how past experiences—including trauma—may be influencing present-day challenges. I believe meaningful change happens when people feel safe, understood, and empowered in the therapeutic process
Therapy is for ANYONE and is often helpful for those looking for an enhanced sense of self-understanding and acceptance in the world. I hope to help you explore and understand how your past experiences have shaped the way you view yourself as well as your understanding of your relationships with others. I provide a safe place for my clients to explore thoughts, feelings, and reactions and how this impacts their lives in the day-to-day. I would love the opportunity to provide space for you as you move through a big life change or need support navigating this journey we call life.
Therapy is for ANYONE and is often helpful for those looking for an enhanced sense of self-understanding and acceptance in the world. I hope to help you explore and understand how your past experiences have shaped the way you view yourself as well as your understanding of your relationships with others. I provide a safe place for my clients to explore thoughts, feelings, and reactions and how this impacts their lives in the day-to-day. I would love the opportunity to provide space for you as you move through a big life change or need support navigating this journey we call life.
My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that each person possesses unique strengths and resilience. Through a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic alliance, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that each person possesses unique strengths and resilience. Through a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic alliance, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Empowering Ohioans for thirty years, I AM an EMDR trained, heart-centered Therapist/Teacher/Artist/Reiki Master/Bodhisattva. My work focuses on enhancing the holistic well-being of adults suffering from aversive childhood experiences, traumatic events, Near Death Experiences, and every day stress that provokes anxiety and/or depression. My efforts focus on building confidence and strong identity with spiritual seekers, Highly Sensitive People, internationals, and victims of abuse through an array of approaches like Integral Psychotherapy, Empowerment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Feminist Therapy, and DBT.
Empowering Ohioans for thirty years, I AM an EMDR trained, heart-centered Therapist/Teacher/Artist/Reiki Master/Bodhisattva. My work focuses on enhancing the holistic well-being of adults suffering from aversive childhood experiences, traumatic events, Near Death Experiences, and every day stress that provokes anxiety and/or depression. My efforts focus on building confidence and strong identity with spiritual seekers, Highly Sensitive People, internationals, and victims of abuse through an array of approaches like Integral Psychotherapy, Empowerment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Feminist Therapy, and DBT.
In addition to working on social skills and behavior management with clients and their families, Sarah has extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, art therapy and play therapy to help children who've been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder.
Sarah uses a systems approach with families to help clients improve socially, emotionally and behaviorally in all settings. She does this by advocating for clients at Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and collaborating with school staff to create an effective intervention plan for each client. Sarah works diligently to help clients meet their full potential.
In addition to working on social skills and behavior management with clients and their families, Sarah has extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, art therapy and play therapy to help children who've been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder.
Sarah uses a systems approach with families to help clients improve socially, emotionally and behaviorally in all settings. She does this by advocating for clients at Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and collaborating with school staff to create an effective intervention plan for each client. Sarah works diligently to help clients meet their full potential.
Ms. Sara Bates is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation. she is trained in Trauma-Informed Care for All, Family Therapy, Perinatal Therapy, Sex-Positive Therapy, Pleasure Education and Intimacy Coaching, Couples Counseling, CBT, DBT, and IFS; treating both adolescents and adult populations. Reiki Master/Teacher certified, for stress relief practices and coping strategies.
Ms. Sara Bates is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation. she is trained in Trauma-Informed Care for All, Family Therapy, Perinatal Therapy, Sex-Positive Therapy, Pleasure Education and Intimacy Coaching, Couples Counseling, CBT, DBT, and IFS; treating both adolescents and adult populations. Reiki Master/Teacher certified, for stress relief practices and coping strategies.
Hello, my name is Celisa, I am a LISSS based in the great state of Ohio (Go Bucks!) and I have been a practicing therapist for approximately nine years. I graduated with my masters in social work from The Ohio State University and my focus was co-occurring disorders. Currently I work mostly with adolescents and specialize in anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma, self-esteem, psychosis, and kids who are on the Autism spectrum.
Hello, my name is Celisa, I am a LISSS based in the great state of Ohio (Go Bucks!) and I have been a practicing therapist for approximately nine years. I graduated with my masters in social work from The Ohio State University and my focus was co-occurring disorders. Currently I work mostly with adolescents and specialize in anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma, self-esteem, psychosis, and kids who are on the Autism spectrum.
Inspiring Purpose Counseling Group, LLC is an independent group practice that provides confidential counseling, assessments, and consultation services to a broad based clientele including children, adolescents, and adults. We specialize in a variety of counseling services including but not limited to marital counseling, couples, individual counseling for anxiety, depression, family, addiction and trauma therapy. Our long term-goal is to create a nonjudgmental environment that helps motivate positive change and inspire our clients to find and live their purpose.
Inspiring Purpose Counseling Group, LLC is an independent group practice that provides confidential counseling, assessments, and consultation services to a broad based clientele including children, adolescents, and adults. We specialize in a variety of counseling services including but not limited to marital counseling, couples, individual counseling for anxiety, depression, family, addiction and trauma therapy. Our long term-goal is to create a nonjudgmental environment that helps motivate positive change and inspire our clients to find and live their purpose.
I have 23 years of professional work experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & depression. I am an innovative experienced professional that has been trained in Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and can assess the needs of others. Can develop & communicate plans for the client’s personal growth & development. Has the open mindedness & creativity to efficiently assist clients & their families to reach their treatment goals in a timely manner.
I have 23 years of professional work experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & depression. I am an innovative experienced professional that has been trained in Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and can assess the needs of others. Can develop & communicate plans for the client’s personal growth & development. Has the open mindedness & creativity to efficiently assist clients & their families to reach their treatment goals in a timely manner.
Have you ever asked yourself, “How do I hold the tension of my belief in goodness while experiencing suffering and pain?" Do you feel like God has called you to a life of service, but in return experience exhaustion, struggles with boundaries, people-pleasing, and a lack of self-care?
As a Trauma-Informed Christian therapist, I integrate mental and spiritual health to foster holistic care. Clients often come to me when they are struggling with a crisis of faith or a dark night on the soul. Teens and young adults come to my office experiencing anxiety, stress, and burnout from the high standards they hold themselves to.
Have you ever asked yourself, “How do I hold the tension of my belief in goodness while experiencing suffering and pain?" Do you feel like God has called you to a life of service, but in return experience exhaustion, struggles with boundaries, people-pleasing, and a lack of self-care?
As a Trauma-Informed Christian therapist, I integrate mental and spiritual health to foster holistic care. Clients often come to me when they are struggling with a crisis of faith or a dark night on the soul. Teens and young adults come to my office experiencing anxiety, stress, and burnout from the high standards they hold themselves to.
Starks Counseling & Consultation Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Columbus, OH 43215
Stephanie K. Starks, LISW-S, is a therapist and owner of Starks Counseling & Consultation Services, LLC . She 20 years of experience providing trauma-focused therapy. The goal at Starks Counseling is to provide “hope and healing” in a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. She and her staff do this by empowering their clients with the knowledge, skills and confidence to be active participants in their own healing, as they believe that they are all simply vessels in which to help facilitate the healing process.
Stephanie K. Starks, LISW-S, is a therapist and owner of Starks Counseling & Consultation Services, LLC . She 20 years of experience providing trauma-focused therapy. The goal at Starks Counseling is to provide “hope and healing” in a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. She and her staff do this by empowering their clients with the knowledge, skills and confidence to be active participants in their own healing, as they believe that they are all simply vessels in which to help facilitate the healing process.
Justine Morelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43221
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy utilizing art, sensory engagement, and other forms of creativity in the therapeutic process as a way to promote regulation, encourage openness & expression, and deepen rapport.
I empower adolescents and adults—particularly those struggling with shame, people-pleasing tendencies, and interpersonal stress—to move toward emotional wellness and more balanced relationships. I believe all individuals have the inner resources to heal and grow when supported by a nurturing environment. Utilizing a strengths-based and person-centered approach, I offer holistic therapy that prioritizes authenticity, empathy, and collaboration. I am committed to supporting clients from complex backgrounds on their healing journey, including those who have experienced emotional neglect, chronic criticism, or boundary trauma.
I enjoy utilizing art, sensory engagement, and other forms of creativity in the therapeutic process as a way to promote regulation, encourage openness & expression, and deepen rapport.
I empower adolescents and adults—particularly those struggling with shame, people-pleasing tendencies, and interpersonal stress—to move toward emotional wellness and more balanced relationships. I believe all individuals have the inner resources to heal and grow when supported by a nurturing environment. Utilizing a strengths-based and person-centered approach, I offer holistic therapy that prioritizes authenticity, empathy, and collaboration. I am committed to supporting clients from complex backgrounds on their healing journey, including those who have experienced emotional neglect, chronic criticism, or boundary trauma.
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Art Therapy Therapists
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.