Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Columbus, OH

"Cheer up." "Relax." "Put the past in the past." If it's easier said than done, you don't have to do it alone. Anxiety, depression and trauma are all treatable. Anger and grief can be regulated and taken in stride. I welcome people whose emotions sometimes seem stronger than they are. With over twenty years of experience in private practice and community mental health, I've helped people face the hardest life has to offer.

I believe that each client is unique and therefore so must be their treatment. I am dedicated to assisting clients in feeling rooted, secure, and fulfilled in their lives. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in community mental health and private practice settings. In these settings, I have guided clients in managing and alleviating symptoms of behavioral and mental health concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, stress, self-injurious behaviors, and interpersonal conflict.

My clients come to me for a number of reasons. Mostly because they are hurting and in need of intervention and change. I strive to help individuals make positive permanent change through a variety of methods. I practice from a holistic and integrative perspective which includes looking at all facets of the individual’s life and using appropriate interventions to help clients feel better. I focus on anxiety and depression as well as relationships, family conflict, parenting and postpartum. I also have an extensive history working with young adults and college age students.

I believe that every person deserves respect, and I am comfortable working with clients of nearly any age. As a part of the LGBTQIA + community, I understand and accept you for who you are. I am experienced working with both individuals and families. I specialize in supporting clients who struggle with chronic pain, trauma, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. I work to create a therapeutic relationship, to help develop trust for the process and so that you can have a true safe space, no matter what. Then, we work together to create individual interventions and goals to support your growth.

Are you goal oriented? Do you struggle with maintaining your motivation to change? Would you like to develop the skills needed to create positive changes in your life? If you are trying to make changes to improve your physical or emotional health I can help you by creating a plan with positive and achievable goals that get you the results you want. Whether you have challenges due to depression, anxiety, ADHD or a chronic health condition you can improve your ability to manage your situation effectively.

I have worked in outpatient clinics, community mental health centers, and college counseling. I have experience working with adults, children, and adolescents in individual, family, and group-based therapy. I also have experience conducting comprehensive psychological assessments for a wide range of behavioral and psychological issues. My clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, adjustment and relationship difficulties, stress and anger management, behavioral pain management, employee-assistance programs (EAPs), psychological assessment, and working with individuals of diverse multicultural backgrounds.

NOW ACCEPTING NEW REFERRALS. Olive Branch Counseling Center, LLC offers practical help for anger, anxiety, depression, grief and stress-related relationship problems. Primarily based in CBT intervention with availability for Christian and Pastoral Counseling, I specialize in multiculturally sensitive interventions for all and in particular to African-American and Latino communities. I also offer psychoeducational seminars to churches and community organizations on "Making Healthy Choices." Why not give me a call and permit me to help you "take care of yourself while taking care of others?"

Life is full of good times, hard times, curveballs, and changes. Even when things seem to be going well, it can be difficult to enjoy it when the stress and pressure we place on ourselves tells us that we aren't measuring up. Therapy can be a great way to better understand ourselves and learn new ways to cope with those changes and feelings. Whether you are looking to learn new skills and strategies, process past experiences, or just find a safe place to vent and talk through the thoughts that are weighing on you, I'm here to walk with you on that journey.

*Now scheduling new patients* Our mental health and physical health can be impacted by life’s stressors or competing priorities. Increased stress can lead to depression, anxiety, emotional eating, out-of-control eating and other problematic behaviors. Stress can impact sleep and chronic health conditions that you may be managing, and can lead to you feeling like you’ve lost touch of your values and leaving you feeling stuck in a pattern of failure. I am here to help you regain balance with your mental and physical health and reestablish your priorities. Reconnecting with your values will lead to long lasting change.

With 5.5 years of specialized training and experience, my expertise is primarily in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders and frequent comorbidities (depression, anxiety, trauma). I am trained in a number of evidence-based modalities that I'm dedicated to delivering with warmth and excellence: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for treating PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and schema therapy. I am DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and RO-DBT (Radically Open-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) informed. Additionally, I am a certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider.

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: