Emotionally Focused Therapists in Columbus, OH
“Changing the memories that form the way we see ourselves also changes the way we view others”. I appreciate building an alliance in therapy to create a safe space a client can use to process thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I use a cognitive behavioral approach, or IFS, to help clients find emotional freedom and produce change. I also have training in DBT for emotional regulation and anxiety, and EMDR to treat trauma and emotional distress. A hope I have for clients is to train the brain to live in the "gray" or to walk the middle path. I aim to help clients decrease emotional suffering that living in extremes can cause.
“Changing the memories that form the way we see ourselves also changes the way we view others”. I appreciate building an alliance in therapy to create a safe space a client can use to process thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I use a cognitive behavioral approach, or IFS, to help clients find emotional freedom and produce change. I also have training in DBT for emotional regulation and anxiety, and EMDR to treat trauma and emotional distress. A hope I have for clients is to train the brain to live in the "gray" or to walk the middle path. I aim to help clients decrease emotional suffering that living in extremes can cause.
Maybe you're overwhelmed by stress, navigating a major life change, sitting with grief that feels too heavy to carry, or working through trauma that still lingers. Life can be a lot, and you might be doing your best to hold it all together, yet unsure how to move forward.
Whether you’re adjusting to the unexpected, coping with loss, or just trying to make it through the day, I’m here to help you sort through the chaos, reconnect with yourself, and find steady ground again.
Maybe you're overwhelmed by stress, navigating a major life change, sitting with grief that feels too heavy to carry, or working through trauma that still lingers. Life can be a lot, and you might be doing your best to hold it all together, yet unsure how to move forward.
Whether you’re adjusting to the unexpected, coping with loss, or just trying to make it through the day, I’m here to help you sort through the chaos, reconnect with yourself, and find steady ground again.
A licensed clinical counselor for 20+ years, I create an accepting welcoming safe environment for you to explore your needs and work through challenges related to life transition, loss, grief and trauma. LGBTIA+ affirming and culturally aware, I use Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic and Psychodynamic approaches to therapy and have been trained in DBT and EMDR. I have assisted patients with all depressive and anxiety diagnoses and employ Exposure Response Prevention for those with OCD issues. You are the expert on yourself and your needs, so I join with you to create your individualized journey of self-discovery and healing.
A licensed clinical counselor for 20+ years, I create an accepting welcoming safe environment for you to explore your needs and work through challenges related to life transition, loss, grief and trauma. LGBTIA+ affirming and culturally aware, I use Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic and Psychodynamic approaches to therapy and have been trained in DBT and EMDR. I have assisted patients with all depressive and anxiety diagnoses and employ Exposure Response Prevention for those with OCD issues. You are the expert on yourself and your needs, so I join with you to create your individualized journey of self-discovery and healing.
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.
Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Columbus
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Columbus, OH 43212
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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.
Starting therapy is a meaningful step. I work with clients of all ages and have a special focus on working with children and adolescents to navigate anxiety, behavioral challenges, or big life transitions. My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual’s needs.
Starting therapy is a meaningful step. I work with clients of all ages and have a special focus on working with children and adolescents to navigate anxiety, behavioral challenges, or big life transitions. My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual’s needs.
Ryan Michael Ziegler
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, MLIS, LPCC
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43214
I practice counseling from a humanistic perspective, valuing people's intrinsic potential to move toward growth and healing. I collaborate with clients, providing the space and opportunity to explore the nature of their relationship with self and their relationship with others. I seek balance in my work. I respect that my work with clients often needs to shift fluidly between different approaches: practical concerns such as skills-building and decision-making, internal explorations of experience, and existential concerns regarding discovering or creating meaning and purpose.
I practice counseling from a humanistic perspective, valuing people's intrinsic potential to move toward growth and healing. I collaborate with clients, providing the space and opportunity to explore the nature of their relationship with self and their relationship with others. I seek balance in my work. I respect that my work with clients often needs to shift fluidly between different approaches: practical concerns such as skills-building and decision-making, internal explorations of experience, and existential concerns regarding discovering or creating meaning and purpose.
I believe that everyone is the master of their own life. As a counselor, my role is to explore and guide my clients in recognizing and utilizing their strengths, while supporting them as they navigate through challenging times. I feel privileged to witness each client’s unique journey toward healing and growth.
As an immigrant from Taiwan, I understand the cultural barriers that can impact mental health. I am fluent in Mandarin and Taiwanese, in addition to English, which allows me to connect with a diverse range of clients more deeply and authentically.
I believe that everyone is the master of their own life. As a counselor, my role is to explore and guide my clients in recognizing and utilizing their strengths, while supporting them as they navigate through challenging times. I feel privileged to witness each client’s unique journey toward healing and growth.
As an immigrant from Taiwan, I understand the cultural barriers that can impact mental health. I am fluent in Mandarin and Taiwanese, in addition to English, which allows me to connect with a diverse range of clients more deeply and authentically.
Navigating life's constant challenges can be overwhelming - after all, we were never given a playbook for these things. We were never taught a step by step guide for how to manage all of the stressors our world throws at us. Yet, we often expect ourselves to have life figured out, and that just isn't fair. I am passionate about helping my clients learn the tools to navigate the most confusing, difficult, and possibly traumatic times of their life and I believe everyone deserves to feel as though they are the expert in their own mental health journey.
Navigating life's constant challenges can be overwhelming - after all, we were never given a playbook for these things. We were never taught a step by step guide for how to manage all of the stressors our world throws at us. Yet, we often expect ourselves to have life figured out, and that just isn't fair. I am passionate about helping my clients learn the tools to navigate the most confusing, difficult, and possibly traumatic times of their life and I believe everyone deserves to feel as though they are the expert in their own mental health journey.
I believe therapy should feel both supportive and purposeful. My work is grounded in a relational, individualized approach—one that honors your experiences while helping you move toward the changes you want to see in your life. Using trauma-informed, relational, psychodynamic/attachment oriented, and somatic perspectives, I pay close attention to your nervous system, your relationships, and the patterns that shape your experience.
I believe therapy should feel both supportive and purposeful. My work is grounded in a relational, individualized approach—one that honors your experiences while helping you move toward the changes you want to see in your life. Using trauma-informed, relational, psychodynamic/attachment oriented, and somatic perspectives, I pay close attention to your nervous system, your relationships, and the patterns that shape your experience.
Media Personality, Cousin Pat aka Dr. Pat Argiro:
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship stress, or major life changes, you may be looking for clarity, stability, and practical tools that truly work. You want relief, direction, and a safe place to process what you’ve been carrying.
My approach is structured, compassionate, and goal-focused. Together we create a clear plan, build coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and move toward lasting change at a pace that feels manageable and empowering.
Media Personality, Cousin Pat aka Dr. Pat Argiro:
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship stress, or major life changes, you may be looking for clarity, stability, and practical tools that truly work. You want relief, direction, and a safe place to process what you’ve been carrying.
My approach is structured, compassionate, and goal-focused. Together we create a clear plan, build coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and move toward lasting change at a pace that feels manageable and empowering.
For some clients an interpersonal and emotionally focused approach provides a cathartic benefit.
Are you seeking something different for yourself or in your relationships? Do anxiety or depression get in the way of daily life flow or experiencing meaningful contact with others? Are you curious about mindfulness and cognitive behavioral skills? Do you want to develop specific skills that can shorten the duration of mood symptoms and result in feeling more empowered in your life and in your relationships?
For some clients an interpersonal and emotionally focused approach provides a cathartic benefit.
Are you seeking something different for yourself or in your relationships? Do anxiety or depression get in the way of daily life flow or experiencing meaningful contact with others? Are you curious about mindfulness and cognitive behavioral skills? Do you want to develop specific skills that can shorten the duration of mood symptoms and result in feeling more empowered in your life and in your relationships?
Mental health struggles can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially when you feel alone. Maybe you've noticed patterns that are difficult to change, anxiety making decisions for you, or unresolved grief and trauma affecting your daily life. Counseling can help you gain understanding, develop skills, and take meaningful steps toward healing. I approach counseling with warmth and curiosity, offering space to process difficult experiences, explore how thoughts, emotions, and relationships influence current challenges while offering gentle guidance and practical tools when helpful.
Mental health struggles can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially when you feel alone. Maybe you've noticed patterns that are difficult to change, anxiety making decisions for you, or unresolved grief and trauma affecting your daily life. Counseling can help you gain understanding, develop skills, and take meaningful steps toward healing. I approach counseling with warmth and curiosity, offering space to process difficult experiences, explore how thoughts, emotions, and relationships influence current challenges while offering gentle guidance and practical tools when helpful.
I often use Emotionally Focused Therapy and Experiential Therapy in practice with clients.
In working with clients, I tend to develop rapport by using an authentic and genuine personality along with my professional experience to be creative, spontaneous, and adaptive when working with clients and their various needs. I strive to cultivate meaningful relationships with clients and take time to understand their struggles and how I can offer my best to them. I practice from a systemic lens while utilizing an experiential and collaborative approach when working with clients to create more constructive communication, establish deeper emotional connections, and help clients achieve a level of stability and peace in their lives.
I often use Emotionally Focused Therapy and Experiential Therapy in practice with clients.
In working with clients, I tend to develop rapport by using an authentic and genuine personality along with my professional experience to be creative, spontaneous, and adaptive when working with clients and their various needs. I strive to cultivate meaningful relationships with clients and take time to understand their struggles and how I can offer my best to them. I practice from a systemic lens while utilizing an experiential and collaborative approach when working with clients to create more constructive communication, establish deeper emotional connections, and help clients achieve a level of stability and peace in their lives.
I work with both Individuals and Couples as they seek greater fulfillment in their lives and relationships. Individual therapy with me will feel like you’re telling your story. By providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space you’ll be able to approach the difficulties you have had and are currently facing. By engaging your story in this space, you’ll be able to understand yourself and the world around you in a new way that will lead to healing and growth. My approach with couples is similar in that I hope to help you engage each other in new ways, fostering fulfilling patterns of connection and attachment.
I work with both Individuals and Couples as they seek greater fulfillment in their lives and relationships. Individual therapy with me will feel like you’re telling your story. By providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space you’ll be able to approach the difficulties you have had and are currently facing. By engaging your story in this space, you’ll be able to understand yourself and the world around you in a new way that will lead to healing and growth. My approach with couples is similar in that I hope to help you engage each other in new ways, fostering fulfilling patterns of connection and attachment.
I’ve seen many couples ranging from newly married to empty nesters, both struggling with the same thing — feeling like they are a million miles apart from the person they love. Resentment, anger, and frustration cloud your ability to see your partner clearly and remember why you chose each other in the first place! We then find ways to protect ourselves from the potential hurt or rejection from our partners. We shut down or lash out because we’ve run out of ways to say “I want to be close to you”. What else happens? Well, we end up pushing our partner away, creating even more distance and less safety. This is where I come in.
I’ve seen many couples ranging from newly married to empty nesters, both struggling with the same thing — feeling like they are a million miles apart from the person they love. Resentment, anger, and frustration cloud your ability to see your partner clearly and remember why you chose each other in the first place! We then find ways to protect ourselves from the potential hurt or rejection from our partners. We shut down or lash out because we’ve run out of ways to say “I want to be close to you”. What else happens? Well, we end up pushing our partner away, creating even more distance and less safety. This is where I come in.
Each and every one of us has a unique story that shapes who we are as individuals. This story can be a mixture of positive and negative experiences, joyful and painful, the good and the bad. How we experience this story, how we share it with others, and how it impacts us are all pieces to an intricate puzzle of who we are and how we live our lives. My primary goal as a therapist is to create a non-judgmental environment filled with acceptance and compassion in the hopes that, by doing so, clients will feel comfortable sharing their stories, learn to embrace their authentic selves, and grow into the person they wish to be.
Each and every one of us has a unique story that shapes who we are as individuals. This story can be a mixture of positive and negative experiences, joyful and painful, the good and the bad. How we experience this story, how we share it with others, and how it impacts us are all pieces to an intricate puzzle of who we are and how we live our lives. My primary goal as a therapist is to create a non-judgmental environment filled with acceptance and compassion in the hopes that, by doing so, clients will feel comfortable sharing their stories, learn to embrace their authentic selves, and grow into the person they wish to be.
We also enjoy integrating Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapy and more into practice for personalized treatment and interventions.
At WITH Therapy LLC, we understand that every person's journey is unique and requires deep attention. We focus on a variety of concerns from depression, to anxiety, unpacking childhood trauma, PTSD, and more.
What Makes Us Different
-No Waitlist. Same-week sessions available
-Virtual and In-Person Options for flexibility
-Individual, couples, family, and group sessions
-Insurance & EAP accepted
-We offer mindful movement and holistic groups in our space
-We integrate faith if asked
-You are not just a number here!
Next Step
Reach out today we are ready to support you. We offer a FREE 15-minute consultation.
We also enjoy integrating Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapy and more into practice for personalized treatment and interventions.
At WITH Therapy LLC, we understand that every person's journey is unique and requires deep attention. We focus on a variety of concerns from depression, to anxiety, unpacking childhood trauma, PTSD, and more.
What Makes Us Different
-No Waitlist. Same-week sessions available
-Virtual and In-Person Options for flexibility
-Individual, couples, family, and group sessions
-Insurance & EAP accepted
-We offer mindful movement and holistic groups in our space
-We integrate faith if asked
-You are not just a number here!
Next Step
Reach out today we are ready to support you. We offer a FREE 15-minute consultation.
Relationships are unavoidable and make the world go round, but when they go wrong it can feel devastating. The relationship we have with ourselves is considered the most important, as we must be in a healthy place to interact and successfully bond with others. Often times past trauma can be exacerbated or triggered by our relationships with others- whether unintentional or due to the relationship itself consisting of abusive or unhealthy facets. It is imperative to work to resolve any trauma, so that it doesn't continue to dampen your happiness and quality of relationship with yourself and others.
Relationships are unavoidable and make the world go round, but when they go wrong it can feel devastating. The relationship we have with ourselves is considered the most important, as we must be in a healthy place to interact and successfully bond with others. Often times past trauma can be exacerbated or triggered by our relationships with others- whether unintentional or due to the relationship itself consisting of abusive or unhealthy facets. It is imperative to work to resolve any trauma, so that it doesn't continue to dampen your happiness and quality of relationship with yourself and others.
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