Emotionally Focused Therapists in Columbus, OH
I draw from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Mindfulness Based Interventions.
If you are struggling with anxiety, overwhelming emotions, identity concerns, relationship difficulties, bicultural stress, low self-esteem, trauma, or self-harm, I am here to support you. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to better understand your experiences, develop self-compassion, and create meaningful change. I help clients explore how their identity, family of origin, culture, and life experiences shape the ways they think, feel, and relate to themselves and others. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including immigrant populations.
I draw from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Mindfulness Based Interventions.
If you are struggling with anxiety, overwhelming emotions, identity concerns, relationship difficulties, bicultural stress, low self-esteem, trauma, or self-harm, I am here to support you. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to better understand your experiences, develop self-compassion, and create meaningful change. I help clients explore how their identity, family of origin, culture, and life experiences shape the ways they think, feel, and relate to themselves and others. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including immigrant populations.
Sometimes, life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck, and we’re often unsure of how to manage it, or even harder, make a change. Adjusting to the unexpected, dealing with transitions, and trying to show up for ourselves while juggling relationships, work, family and responsibilities are all things that can lead to this. While coming to this realization is difficult, taking the next step by reaching out for help can feel like the most overwhelming task. I am here to offer a non-judgmental, supportive, and compassionate space to build fulfillment in your life and help you achieve the growth you’ve been looking for.
Sometimes, life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck, and we’re often unsure of how to manage it, or even harder, make a change. Adjusting to the unexpected, dealing with transitions, and trying to show up for ourselves while juggling relationships, work, family and responsibilities are all things that can lead to this. While coming to this realization is difficult, taking the next step by reaching out for help can feel like the most overwhelming task. I am here to offer a non-judgmental, supportive, and compassionate space to build fulfillment in your life and help you achieve the growth you’ve been looking for.
Are you struggling to feel heard and validated? Are you having difficulty managing your emotions, finding purpose, or processing lived experiences? Are you in need of someone capable of providing guidance, active listening, empathetic understanding, & who can provide them with the tools to succeed? Are you open to gaining the knowledge and skills used in everyday life to help you grow and improve your overall well-being? I offer coping skills, resources, and knowledge to overcome any mental health challenges you may be facing. Instilling your self-confidence to succeed and walking this journey alongside you.
Are you struggling to feel heard and validated? Are you having difficulty managing your emotions, finding purpose, or processing lived experiences? Are you in need of someone capable of providing guidance, active listening, empathetic understanding, & who can provide them with the tools to succeed? Are you open to gaining the knowledge and skills used in everyday life to help you grow and improve your overall well-being? I offer coping skills, resources, and knowledge to overcome any mental health challenges you may be facing. Instilling your self-confidence to succeed and walking this journey alongside you.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, challenges in relationships, accumulated stress, past trauma, communication, and attuning to needs of yourself and others, I would be honored to participate in you feeling a greater connection to your experiences, yourself, and with others in relationship. I provide specializations in Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, LGBTQIA+, kink positive, accumulated stress, and trauma. I enjoy providing individual, couple, consensual non-monogamy, polycule, family and non-traditional family mental health services.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, challenges in relationships, accumulated stress, past trauma, communication, and attuning to needs of yourself and others, I would be honored to participate in you feeling a greater connection to your experiences, yourself, and with others in relationship. I provide specializations in Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, LGBTQIA+, kink positive, accumulated stress, and trauma. I enjoy providing individual, couple, consensual non-monogamy, polycule, family and non-traditional family mental health services.
I also integrate techniques from CBT, DBT and EFT, tailoring my approach to each client's unique needs.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, people exploring ethically nonmonogamous relationships, and those dealing with depression, identity concerns or personality-related challenges, including extensive work with individuals living with Borderline Personality Disorder.
I also integrate techniques from CBT, DBT and EFT, tailoring my approach to each client's unique needs.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, people exploring ethically nonmonogamous relationships, and those dealing with depression, identity concerns or personality-related challenges, including extensive work with individuals living with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Welcome! I'm passionate about working with cycle breakers, including mothers, eldest daughters, & BIPOC individuals, who are carrying the weight of generational patterns and are ready for deeper, embodied change. Many of my clients come to therapy already highly self-aware, but feeling stuck in the gap between understanding their patterns and actually shifting them. My work is focused on helping clients move beyond insight alone and into meaningful, lasting transformation.
My therapeutic style is direct yet laid-back, authentic, and collaborative acting as a guide to help clients tap into their own innate capacity for healing.
Welcome! I'm passionate about working with cycle breakers, including mothers, eldest daughters, & BIPOC individuals, who are carrying the weight of generational patterns and are ready for deeper, embodied change. Many of my clients come to therapy already highly self-aware, but feeling stuck in the gap between understanding their patterns and actually shifting them. My work is focused on helping clients move beyond insight alone and into meaningful, lasting transformation.
My therapeutic style is direct yet laid-back, authentic, and collaborative acting as a guide to help clients tap into their own innate capacity for healing.
Hello, my name is Emily Elliott (she/her/hers), I am a therapist with experience in crisis work, community mental health, and private practice settings. My passion is creating safe spaces that allow clients to open up, reflect, and share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe that therapeutic success is only possible when a strong therapeutic relationship between provider and client exists. I enjoy working with all humans and have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hello, my name is Emily Elliott (she/her/hers), I am a therapist with experience in crisis work, community mental health, and private practice settings. My passion is creating safe spaces that allow clients to open up, reflect, and share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe that therapeutic success is only possible when a strong therapeutic relationship between provider and client exists. I enjoy working with all humans and have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
I believe that positive relationships are the most powerful agent of healing. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, body image, life transitions, or a history of trauma such as physical or sexual abuse or neglect, we will work together to strengthen your relationship with your therapist, the people around you, and ultimately yourself. I use a warm, person-centered approach to help you feel that I am your partner in reaching your goals.
I believe that positive relationships are the most powerful agent of healing. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, body image, life transitions, or a history of trauma such as physical or sexual abuse or neglect, we will work together to strengthen your relationship with your therapist, the people around you, and ultimately yourself. I use a warm, person-centered approach to help you feel that I am your partner in reaching your goals.
Life is both an incredible adventure and so unbearably hard that we are not sure what way to turn next. Sometimes people, even people who love us , make it so much more difficult. Sometimes we seem to be making choices that make things worse when all we are doing is trying to feel better or be true to ourselves. There can be moments when we just need someone to listen, really listen. Listening and then helping others to figure out what is best for them is why I love being a counselor.
Life is both an incredible adventure and so unbearably hard that we are not sure what way to turn next. Sometimes people, even people who love us , make it so much more difficult. Sometimes we seem to be making choices that make things worse when all we are doing is trying to feel better or be true to ourselves. There can be moments when we just need someone to listen, really listen. Listening and then helping others to figure out what is best for them is why I love being a counselor.
Are you struggling to manage anxiety, self-doubt, conflict in relationships, past trauma or complicated family dynamics? Your past experiences often shape how you function in the present and can impact your overall well-being. I am passionate about building strong relationships with my clients to allow them the safety and comfort to process the past, live more fully in the present, and better plan for the future. I strongly believe that everyone has the ability to change, heal, and grow. Sometimes, all it takes to find motivation to change is someone who will listen, who believes in you, and who truly cares.
Are you struggling to manage anxiety, self-doubt, conflict in relationships, past trauma or complicated family dynamics? Your past experiences often shape how you function in the present and can impact your overall well-being. I am passionate about building strong relationships with my clients to allow them the safety and comfort to process the past, live more fully in the present, and better plan for the future. I strongly believe that everyone has the ability to change, heal, and grow. Sometimes, all it takes to find motivation to change is someone who will listen, who believes in you, and who truly cares.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with four years of experience helping adolescents, adults, and seniors manage anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addiction, stress, and self-esteem challenges. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling to clients who are open, motivated, and ready to change their lives for the better. I believe treatment should invite discussion of diverse issues, needs, and goals, and that a positive dynamic between therapist and client is key. The ability to connect with all clients is at the heart of my philosophy of care.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with four years of experience helping adolescents, adults, and seniors manage anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addiction, stress, and self-esteem challenges. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling to clients who are open, motivated, and ready to change their lives for the better. I believe treatment should invite discussion of diverse issues, needs, and goals, and that a positive dynamic between therapist and client is key. The ability to connect with all clients is at the heart of my philosophy of care.
Hello my name is Tiara Kendrick. After several years of mental health experience I started Zion Counseling. My educational background in Mental Health and Human Development and Family Science allows me to understand the needs of individuals over a wide range of ages and life span challenges. I will support and advocate with you as you learn to function better in every area of life. Do you need help with depression, reducing anxiety, improving decision making budgeting, or communication skills, stress management, strengthening your social life, or managing lifestyle changes like break ups, job changes, stress, parenting concerns?
Hello my name is Tiara Kendrick. After several years of mental health experience I started Zion Counseling. My educational background in Mental Health and Human Development and Family Science allows me to understand the needs of individuals over a wide range of ages and life span challenges. I will support and advocate with you as you learn to function better in every area of life. Do you need help with depression, reducing anxiety, improving decision making budgeting, or communication skills, stress management, strengthening your social life, or managing lifestyle changes like break ups, job changes, stress, parenting concerns?
My ideal clients are individuals feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or carrying unresolved trauma. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQ+ individuals, survivors of childhood trauma or sexual violence, women navigating life transitions or relationship challenges, and those struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD/CPTSD, codependency, or religious trauma. I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can process experiences, build healthier coping skills, strengthen self-trust, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels authentic and manageable for them.
My ideal clients are individuals feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or carrying unresolved trauma. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQ+ individuals, survivors of childhood trauma or sexual violence, women navigating life transitions or relationship challenges, and those struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD/CPTSD, codependency, or religious trauma. I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can process experiences, build healthier coping skills, strengthen self-trust, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels authentic and manageable for them.
I help highly capable, sensitive humans (individuals and couples/partners) find stability and peace within their own mind and relationships during difficult seasons of depression, anxiety, stress, and conflict.
On paper, it looks like you have it all together. You have the job, the partner(s), the grades, the house, the kids—everything they said should make you happy, but you aren’t. Behind the scenes, you struggle with constant anxiety, depression, insecurity, self doubt, and cyclical conflict you can’t seem to manage. You’re the one your friends admire, but struggle to take your own advice, and you’re at your breaking point.
I help highly capable, sensitive humans (individuals and couples/partners) find stability and peace within their own mind and relationships during difficult seasons of depression, anxiety, stress, and conflict.
On paper, it looks like you have it all together. You have the job, the partner(s), the grades, the house, the kids—everything they said should make you happy, but you aren’t. Behind the scenes, you struggle with constant anxiety, depression, insecurity, self doubt, and cyclical conflict you can’t seem to manage. You’re the one your friends admire, but struggle to take your own advice, and you’re at your breaking point.
Dr. Jackie McDaniel is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who practices an integrative approach to help clients meet their therapy goals. Dr. McDaniel believes strongly in collaborating with her clients to explain and explore a variety of therapeutic strategies in order to identify an approach that aligns with their personal preferences to meet their goals. She applies strength-based and value-based methods to build confidence and skills in handling emotions, relationships (including communication and boundary-setting), depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, aging, and identity development.
Dr. Jackie McDaniel is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who practices an integrative approach to help clients meet their therapy goals. Dr. McDaniel believes strongly in collaborating with her clients to explain and explore a variety of therapeutic strategies in order to identify an approach that aligns with their personal preferences to meet their goals. She applies strength-based and value-based methods to build confidence and skills in handling emotions, relationships (including communication and boundary-setting), depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, aging, and identity development.
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.
Many of the people I work with are adults, especially men, who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. They may struggle with self-criticism, stress, life transitions, anxiety, or expressing their emotions. Together, we'll slow down and explore the stories you've come to believe about yourself, make sense of your experiences, and create space for new perspectives. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, respond with greater self-compassion, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and meaningful.
Many of the people I work with are adults, especially men, who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. They may struggle with self-criticism, stress, life transitions, anxiety, or expressing their emotions. Together, we'll slow down and explore the stories you've come to believe about yourself, make sense of your experiences, and create space for new perspectives. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, respond with greater self-compassion, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and meaningful.
Immediate Availability as of 04/15/2026- I am a LISW with a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. My areas of professional interest include anxiety management, ADHD/neurodivergence, life transitions, family/relationship conflict, and stress. I use the following therapeutic approaches: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
Immediate Availability as of 04/15/2026- I am a LISW with a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. My areas of professional interest include anxiety management, ADHD/neurodivergence, life transitions, family/relationship conflict, and stress. I use the following therapeutic approaches: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
I am an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist with a designation as a training supervisor (IMFT-S). I have been providing couple and family therapy services for more than 15 years. I earned a Master's degree in Marital and Family Therapy from The Family Institute at Northwestern University.
I am an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist with a designation as a training supervisor (IMFT-S). I have been providing couple and family therapy services for more than 15 years. I earned a Master's degree in Marital and Family Therapy from The Family Institute at Northwestern University.
Consistent with my view that every individual is unique, my psychotherapeutic approach is thoughtfully tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Relying on a foundation of divrse educational and supervisory experiences, my conceptualization of cases often incorporates more than a single school of psychological thought, which translates into an integrative approach to treatment. Within this framework, my therapy generally considers the affective, cognitive, behavioral, and physiological systems of the individual in the context of the social and transpersonal realms in which the person functions.
Consistent with my view that every individual is unique, my psychotherapeutic approach is thoughtfully tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Relying on a foundation of divrse educational and supervisory experiences, my conceptualization of cases often incorporates more than a single school of psychological thought, which translates into an integrative approach to treatment. Within this framework, my therapy generally considers the affective, cognitive, behavioral, and physiological systems of the individual in the context of the social and transpersonal realms in which the person functions.
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