Attachment-based Therapists in Columbus, OH

Everyone feels stuck at times and unsure what to do. I believe that with the right help you can make the changes you need so that a new path can be discovered. My passion is to work along side individuals, families, adolescents, children, and parents to help create this new path. I specialize in Marriage & Family Therapy and Art Therapy. I work with those dealing with past or current trauma, family issues, youth, emotional hardships, life transitions, divorce, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, addiction, adoption, and behavior issues just to name a few.
Everyone feels stuck at times and unsure what to do. I believe that with the right help you can make the changes you need so that a new path can be discovered. My passion is to work along side individuals, families, adolescents, children, and parents to help create this new path. I specialize in Marriage & Family Therapy and Art Therapy. I work with those dealing with past or current trauma, family issues, youth, emotional hardships, life transitions, divorce, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, addiction, adoption, and behavior issues just to name a few.

Chad Kays
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MACMHC, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43220
Are you tired of trying to overcome your problems on your own? I believe you are not alone in your challenges and that you do not have to carry the burden by yourself. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to grow and transform their lives for the better. I hold extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds in the areas of counseling, alcohol and drug addiction, postsecondary education, and health & wellness.
Are you tired of trying to overcome your problems on your own? I believe you are not alone in your challenges and that you do not have to carry the burden by yourself. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to grow and transform their lives for the better. I hold extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds in the areas of counseling, alcohol and drug addiction, postsecondary education, and health & wellness.

My passion is to help you improve your ability to overcome emotional wounds and trauma in order to cultivate an embodied feeling of compassion, curiosity, clarity, creativity, calm, confidence, courage, and connectedness with yourself and others. I enjoy working with individuals that are seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves in order to change pervasive patterns of thinking (about yourself and others), feeling, and decision making.
My passion is to help you improve your ability to overcome emotional wounds and trauma in order to cultivate an embodied feeling of compassion, curiosity, clarity, creativity, calm, confidence, courage, and connectedness with yourself and others. I enjoy working with individuals that are seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves in order to change pervasive patterns of thinking (about yourself and others), feeling, and decision making.

Connor is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who obtained his Bachelor’s of Social Work and Master’s of Social Work Degrees from The Ohio State University. Connor sees clients 18 and above but specializes in work with young adults. He works with clients struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and managing life transitions. Connor takes an existential approach to therapy, working with clients to explore themselves and to ask the deep questions of life, meaning, and fulfillment.
Connor is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who obtained his Bachelor’s of Social Work and Master’s of Social Work Degrees from The Ohio State University. Connor sees clients 18 and above but specializes in work with young adults. He works with clients struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and managing life transitions. Connor takes an existential approach to therapy, working with clients to explore themselves and to ask the deep questions of life, meaning, and fulfillment.

Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by life’s challenges? Are you tired of feeling disconnected, anxious, or burdened by emotions that seem impossible to navigate? Maybe your relationships feel strained, or you’re struggling to feel comfortable in your own skin. Have you been wrestling with grief, wondering if the pain will ever ease, or questioning how to repair or strengthen the relationships that matter most to you? Life’s pain can feel isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. You deserve to be free. I am here to help you!
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by life’s challenges? Are you tired of feeling disconnected, anxious, or burdened by emotions that seem impossible to navigate? Maybe your relationships feel strained, or you’re struggling to feel comfortable in your own skin. Have you been wrestling with grief, wondering if the pain will ever ease, or questioning how to repair or strengthen the relationships that matter most to you? Life’s pain can feel isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. You deserve to be free. I am here to help you!

Laurie Sparks-Dennison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You're out of spoons by 9 am, if you had any at all today. You're constantly vacillating between feeling overloaded and shut down. Your world is too much, and your comfort zone has become your prison; months or years pass before you feel confident enough to take any kind of risk at all. Maybe your pets have become your sole source of social interaction, or you live a rich virtual life and daydream about belonging to an actual in person community who accepts you for exactly who you are (whoever that is!). You want to be the curious master of your own universe, and your fear of change has you tethered to a 10-mile radius.
You're out of spoons by 9 am, if you had any at all today. You're constantly vacillating between feeling overloaded and shut down. Your world is too much, and your comfort zone has become your prison; months or years pass before you feel confident enough to take any kind of risk at all. Maybe your pets have become your sole source of social interaction, or you live a rich virtual life and daydream about belonging to an actual in person community who accepts you for exactly who you are (whoever that is!). You want to be the curious master of your own universe, and your fear of change has you tethered to a 10-mile radius.

You are living a daily battle in your head about what you can eat, how much you should exercise, if you are worthy of taking up space. You are consumed by counting calories and by the negative voice inside that tells you, you’ll never be good enough or thin enough, smart enough or pretty enough. You are fed up with how the society/culture tells you how you should look and feel and behave. Your behaviors have you feeling exhausted and depleted and you wonder how you can go on another day. Others may think you have it all together on the outside, but the mental torture inside is killing you and feel like your life is shrinking.
You are living a daily battle in your head about what you can eat, how much you should exercise, if you are worthy of taking up space. You are consumed by counting calories and by the negative voice inside that tells you, you’ll never be good enough or thin enough, smart enough or pretty enough. You are fed up with how the society/culture tells you how you should look and feel and behave. Your behaviors have you feeling exhausted and depleted and you wonder how you can go on another day. Others may think you have it all together on the outside, but the mental torture inside is killing you and feel like your life is shrinking.

You are the expert on your own life and experience. My aim is to create a safe emotional space where, together, we can explore your inner world. I see my role as that of a thoughtful companion on your personal journey, and a humble witness to the amazing systems you have created to help you to function through the ups and downs of life. There are times for all of us where we realize that a way of living that has worked for us in the past is no longer working for us. This can be terrifying, but behind that fear is an opportunity for change and healing.
You are the expert on your own life and experience. My aim is to create a safe emotional space where, together, we can explore your inner world. I see my role as that of a thoughtful companion on your personal journey, and a humble witness to the amazing systems you have created to help you to function through the ups and downs of life. There are times for all of us where we realize that a way of living that has worked for us in the past is no longer working for us. This can be terrifying, but behind that fear is an opportunity for change and healing.

We’re here to support you in working through whatever might be getting in the way of what you want for yourself. People come to therapy for a lot of reasons; you might want to connect more with yourself or others, want changes in relationships, support through difficult situations, or you might just want some help in navigating life. Therapy isn’t just getting a diagnosis and treating you for it. Sometimes it’s about being heard and understood. If there’s a specific circumstance you're dealing with, an ongoing pattern you've noticed, or you're not really sure what you want but it seems like therapy might be helpful - we're here.
We’re here to support you in working through whatever might be getting in the way of what you want for yourself. People come to therapy for a lot of reasons; you might want to connect more with yourself or others, want changes in relationships, support through difficult situations, or you might just want some help in navigating life. Therapy isn’t just getting a diagnosis and treating you for it. Sometimes it’s about being heard and understood. If there’s a specific circumstance you're dealing with, an ongoing pattern you've noticed, or you're not really sure what you want but it seems like therapy might be helpful - we're here.

Patty McGrath
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC-S, LICDC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Is work and life stress leaving you feeling drained and disconnected from what truly brings you joy? Have you spent so much time caring for others that you've lost touch with your own happiness and desires? If you're ready to break free from unhealthy habits and reclaim the fulfilling life you deserve, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
As a licensed mental health counselor with nearly a decade of experience in the behavioral health field, I specialize in helping adults who are ready for a fresh start and committed to improving their well-being.
Is work and life stress leaving you feeling drained and disconnected from what truly brings you joy? Have you spent so much time caring for others that you've lost touch with your own happiness and desires? If you're ready to break free from unhealthy habits and reclaim the fulfilling life you deserve, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
As a licensed mental health counselor with nearly a decade of experience in the behavioral health field, I specialize in helping adults who are ready for a fresh start and committed to improving their well-being.

Megan Bonecutter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43206
Someone once told me, “You don’t have to live this way” and I have since spread that message to my clients. Are you having trouble coping with or processing the past? Are you anxious or fearful about the future? Perhaps the relationships in your life could be better. Maybe you are struggling from a single or multiple traumatic events in your life and the symptoms have become unmanageable or unbearable. I have a special interest in trauma-informed therapy and care, which includes my EMDR training. Let's work together to begin the process of you healing and living a better life.
Someone once told me, “You don’t have to live this way” and I have since spread that message to my clients. Are you having trouble coping with or processing the past? Are you anxious or fearful about the future? Perhaps the relationships in your life could be better. Maybe you are struggling from a single or multiple traumatic events in your life and the symptoms have become unmanageable or unbearable. I have a special interest in trauma-informed therapy and care, which includes my EMDR training. Let's work together to begin the process of you healing and living a better life.
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Julianne Frechette
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
Everyone needs someone to tell their story to and I am here to listen to yours. I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, codependency, complex trauma, relational issues and life transitions. My goal is to provide a safe, collaborative, and trauma-informed environment in which you can feel empowered to recognize your unique capacity for personal growth and change.
Everyone needs someone to tell their story to and I am here to listen to yours. I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, codependency, complex trauma, relational issues and life transitions. My goal is to provide a safe, collaborative, and trauma-informed environment in which you can feel empowered to recognize your unique capacity for personal growth and change.

Brian J Sambecki
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CWC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43221
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist who lives with ADHD and a mood disorder, I believe it's my duty to walk alongside others as they work to manage the roller coaster of life. Believe me...it's possible. My work with clients centers around the belief that we all possess the strengths necessary to navigate life’s struggles. I believe it is vital to provide an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard, empathic understanding, and authenticity for each person that I am fortunate to work with here. Whether you are longing for change, a new path forward, or to begin your journey toward inner peace, you are welcome here.
As a therapist who lives with ADHD and a mood disorder, I believe it's my duty to walk alongside others as they work to manage the roller coaster of life. Believe me...it's possible. My work with clients centers around the belief that we all possess the strengths necessary to navigate life’s struggles. I believe it is vital to provide an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard, empathic understanding, and authenticity for each person that I am fortunate to work with here. Whether you are longing for change, a new path forward, or to begin your journey toward inner peace, you are welcome here.

Sarah Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43220
Are you noticing patterns in your life that keep preventing you from moving forward? Do you want to address deeper issues that are holding you back? I can help you on that journey towards healing and transformation, so that you can get back to engaging in life with confidence and clarity. I work with people who want to understand themselves better and see things from a different perspective. My goal is to help you discover your inner wisdom that already lies within, so that you can become your own source of healing and growth. If you are ready to develop a new relationship with yourself, then we might be a good fit for each other!
Are you noticing patterns in your life that keep preventing you from moving forward? Do you want to address deeper issues that are holding you back? I can help you on that journey towards healing and transformation, so that you can get back to engaging in life with confidence and clarity. I work with people who want to understand themselves better and see things from a different perspective. My goal is to help you discover your inner wisdom that already lies within, so that you can become your own source of healing and growth. If you are ready to develop a new relationship with yourself, then we might be a good fit for each other!

My name is Beth Pilous-Smith (Licensed in OHIO). As a therapist, I am passionate about empowering individuals. I aim to join you in successfully reaching your goals of repairing/resolving conflicts, lessening distress and emotional pain, solving problems, and enhancing your overall well-being. I work hard to create a safe, calm place where my clients feel supported and heard.
My name is Beth Pilous-Smith (Licensed in OHIO). As a therapist, I am passionate about empowering individuals. I aim to join you in successfully reaching your goals of repairing/resolving conflicts, lessening distress and emotional pain, solving problems, and enhancing your overall well-being. I work hard to create a safe, calm place where my clients feel supported and heard.

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 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.
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 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.

I’m Ernest Lee, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma recovery and identity development. My work focuses on helping individuals heal from past wounds while exploring and shaping a stronger sense of self. Whether you’re navigating the impact of recent or longstanding trauma, or working to uncover deeper meaning and authenticity in your life, I’m here to support your journey. Together, we can build resilience, foster transformation, and help you connect with who you are and who you want to become.
I’m Ernest Lee, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma recovery and identity development. My work focuses on helping individuals heal from past wounds while exploring and shaping a stronger sense of self. Whether you’re navigating the impact of recent or longstanding trauma, or working to uncover deeper meaning and authenticity in your life, I’m here to support your journey. Together, we can build resilience, foster transformation, and help you connect with who you are and who you want to become.

Megan Donelan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43220
Are you looking for a compassionate, experienced therapist to help you navigate anxiety, trauma, or life’s challenges? Megan offers individualized therapy for a wide range of concerns, specializing in anxiety treatment, trauma recovery, and attachment issues. She helps clients build distress tolerance and develop resilience to increase their tolerance to everyday stressors, and prioritizes making therapy a positive experience for first-timers and seasoned clients alike. Many of her clients are new to therapy and appreciate her ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space.
Are you looking for a compassionate, experienced therapist to help you navigate anxiety, trauma, or life’s challenges? Megan offers individualized therapy for a wide range of concerns, specializing in anxiety treatment, trauma recovery, and attachment issues. She helps clients build distress tolerance and develop resilience to increase their tolerance to everyday stressors, and prioritizes making therapy a positive experience for first-timers and seasoned clients alike. Many of her clients are new to therapy and appreciate her ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space.

Krista Rush Sisterhen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43240
It takes a lot of courage to seek help when things aren’t going well. I understand. You want to talk with someone who can help you work through a challenging time with compassion, skill and respect - someone you can trust.
It takes a lot of courage to seek help when things aren’t going well. I understand. You want to talk with someone who can help you work through a challenging time with compassion, skill and respect - someone you can trust.

Hi there, my name is Dr. Smith and I’m a clinical psychologist licensed in Ohio, Texas, and Kansas. I have nearly two decades of experience working with various populations and age groups. I joined WellQor in May 2019 as a lead psychologist, and I’m now a Clinical Director overseeing a large team of mental health professionals. My team is responsible for the evaluation, care planning, and treatment of adults with mental health issues ranging from mild depression and anxiety to more serious diagnoses.
Hi there, my name is Dr. Smith and I’m a clinical psychologist licensed in Ohio, Texas, and Kansas. I have nearly two decades of experience working with various populations and age groups. I joined WellQor in May 2019 as a lead psychologist, and I’m now a Clinical Director overseeing a large team of mental health professionals. My team is responsible for the evaluation, care planning, and treatment of adults with mental health issues ranging from mild depression and anxiety to more serious diagnoses.
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