Family Therapy in Columbus, OH
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Kathy Ortiz, LISW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSW
Verified
Verified
I have 43 years of experience, in both mental health counseling and administrative work. My current practice is focused on assisting adults (ages 19-85) who are struggling with life issues, emotional stress, depression, anxiety and other challenges. The approaches I use are person-centered and motivational, with a focus on achieving the goals of the individual,
family
or couple. Assisting with skill building and/or identifying new tools can make the difference toward individual happiness and better life contentment.

Counseling, Ltd.
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S
Verified
Verified
We are a professional counseling firm with experienced counselors in Sexual Abuse, Relationship/Marital Counseling,
Family
counseling, Codependency Counseling, Gender Identity, Incarceration/Probation Counseling, and specialize in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling for adults and teens, as well as Trauma and PTSD.

Dominique Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , I-MFT
Verified
Verified
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?

H Dreme McLennan
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT, LMFT, RDT, CCATPCA
Verified
Verified
I look forward to being a part of that process for you, your
family
, or your child.
Anxious? Overwhelmed? Exhausted? Unable to feel Joy? This might describe yourself, your teen, or your child. You may have struggled to find the right therapeutic fit or found it challenging to be vulnerable. You may not even know where to start!

Brandee L Crim
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Your life feels heavy, hopeless, chaotic and out of control. Your mind is racing, you’re exhausted from people-pleasing and your self-confidence is at an all-time low. Anxiety, depression, and stress are ruling your life, and it feels as if you may never feel peace again. Maybe you are a parent trying to find balance and control in the midst of chaos, but wearing a mask so that your abilities are not questioned. You struggle with guilt, comparison, and nothing ever feels like it is enough. You have thoughts that you could never say out loud to friends and
family
, all the while desperate for support. You need to find yourself.

William Lessler
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Adjunct Professor of Psychology in private practice for over 15 years. Using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, I help patients struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, bereavement, anger, and many other issues. From ages 10 to 90, I offer individual, couples, marital and
family therapy
that requires an active effort on your part. If you're motivated to work hard to make needed changes in your life, then please give me a call. I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Not accepting new clients

Victory Mental Health Services of Columbus
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, MEd
Verified
Verified
I have experience with Individual and
Family
Counseling.
How many times in life do you put off doing what you want or need? Sometimes your own fears might get in the way. Other times, you might fear what your friends,
family
or community will think or say. When it comes to your health, you are what matters. If you are experiencing mood changes, feelings of sadness, isolation, fear or anger and want to find the source of these emotions, schedule an appointment today. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not a weakness. Confidential services are available for children and adults.

Rebecca Flowers Schamess
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You can learn to resolve conflicts, set boundaries, parent with love, and change and grow individually, as a couple, and as a
family
-- all with love, kindness, awareness and acceptance.
My therapist taught me how to love myself—and by extension, my life partner, my kids, and everyone else! It is possible, no matter where you're starting from, to have less inner conflict, less outer conflict, and more love, peace, calm, and creativity in your life. And if you’re a woman with ADHD, I can help with that too. Your life doesn’t have to feel chaotic, and you don’t have to call yourself names (lazy, careless, stupid) to get things done. Whether I see you one-on-one or with an important other, I will meet you with compassion, hope, and acceptance. Because we all deserve not just to survive, but to thrive.

Monika Zoretic
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I am experienced helping people with eating disorders, mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder), trauma, and PTSD. Adoption and blended
family
problems are also close to my heart and I enjoy helping others in these areas. I am Star Behavioral Health Tier 2 trained and have lived the military life as a spouse of a career Marine. I work with those aged 5 and older. If you need someone who can really listen to you and help you figure out how to change your life for the better, I can help you.

Sara Grace Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Ms. Sara Bates is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation trained in Trauma-Informed Care for All,
Family Therapy
, Gender-Affirming Care and Therapy, Sex-Positive Therapy, Pleasure Education and Intimacy Coaching, Couples Counseling, CBT, DBT, and IFS; treating both adolescents and adult populations. Her clinical approach is to meet the clients where they are, by building on personal strengths and supporting them through life’s difficult challenges. She provides EAP services as a contractor, for local and federal law enforcement agencies.
Columbus, OH 43228
& Online

Charity McGuire
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My training is rooted in
family
systems theory, cultural diversity and competency, and is supported by current research in the fields of trauma and PTSD, attachment theory and development, and neuroscience.
Currently accepting new clients in 100% virtual sessions. 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 any 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.

Amy Shevrin, LISW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
Whether it's stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship or
family
concerns, the emotional toll of an illness or a trauma, I have a strong record of helping my clients achieve their mental health goals. I am eager to support your efforts to move forward, address your challenges, and lead a fuller life. Sometimes we feel stuck in our lives. It takes courage to admit that everything we have tried to get ourselves unstuck has not worked. It also takes courage to contact a therapist for the first time, or if you have been in counseling before, trying it again.

Karen Corcoran
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you feeling anxious, stressed or depressed? Can you benefit from additional support? Seeking therapy services is one of the first steps to helping yourself feel better. I work with individuals who have experienced trauma, who struggle with depression and anxiety, as well as any other various stressors that occur in everyday life. Whether it’s job stress, difficult
family
dynamics or relationship struggles, things can get tough and complicated. As we work together, we can explore ways to help you feel calm, find ways to cope and to help you move forward in your life with confidence and peace of mind.

Angela Jerome
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I use an integrative approach heavily influenced by the Internal
Family
Systems model, and I’m trained in trauma-informed care and EMDR.
The stigma surrounding mental health care is finally starting to dissipate. It is my hope that preemptive counseling will eventually become as routine as annual trips to a primary care doctor. There’s much yet to be learned about the uncharted depths of the emotional world. The best place to start is in your own life. By doing your own work, you naturally pave the way for someone else to do theirs. Why not start today? If you’re stuck on your own path toward health, in a struggling relationship, or simply want to develop greater self-awareness, it’d be my honor to work with you.
Waitlist for new clients

Katie Mullin
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT-S, LICDC-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize an integrated approach that includes aspects of narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy, CBT and MI to help people struggling with addiction,
family
and relationship issues, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and other things to help people thrive.
People try to make sense of their world as they perceive it. This is why people struggle with depression, anxiety, emotional regulation and expression, addiction, etc. Overall, I believe people want to understand what makes them who they are. Through understanding their struggles and being able to choose different ways of thinking, acting, and feeling, people can learn to be the best version of themselves.

Noriyo Shoji-Schaffner
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
Verified
Practice in anxiety, depression,
family
conflict, marital conflict, abuse, grief & loss, PTSD, personality disorder, and behavioral & emotional problems.
As a licensed professional mental health clinician I strive to provide purposeful, confidential, and individualized counseling services to enhance as well as to integrate the emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being of the each client. I value the God-given potential of each person, thus I believe that experience of hope through counseling cannot be underestimated. I particularly strive to provide counseling services to help my clients make substantial and lasting changes with my expertise in integrating bicultural perspectives based on Asian and American cultural values to the therapeutic process.
Not accepting new clients

Ashley Nicole Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
My clinical approach is individualized, and I pull from a variety of modalities used in individual and
family therapy
.
My name is Ashley Howard, and I am the owner of Ashley Nicole Counseling Services. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who provides teletherapy services to young adults and adults. I am available for in-person sessions on Sunday's only. Clinically, I am most successful working with individuals who are looking to work on relationship issues (peer,
family
, romantic, parent-child, work, etc), anxiety, depression, and parenting struggles. I enjoy helping clients identify their goals, develop skills to work toward those goals, and feel more confident in their own abilities.

Evan Wilkerson
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW, RYT-200
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use a wide range of evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal
Family
Systems (IFS), and Solution-Focused (SF).
My background includes working with clients on a broad spectrum of therapeutic goals — including substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, anger management and more. My counseling philosophy is based on the understanding that no matter what we have experienced, there is an aspect of us all that is whole and complete just as it is. By continually orienting to this ground of wholeness, I believe we can fundamentally alter our relationship to our problems — shifting them from something that defines us to something that simply needs to be met, understood, and resolved.

Erik Buskard
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified
Verified
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues,
family
conflicts, and depression.
I am licensed in Ohio and Maine with 7 years of professional work experience. . I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It's hard to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support, empower, and challenge you in that journey

Sherry Harris Barbour
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT, BC-TMH, CCTS-I
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
, I use a systemic view of all presenting problems, understanding that although life can cause someone to feel alone, there is always hope.
When deciding to seek counseling, finding just the right person to take on the personal journey is important. Whether seeking help with communicating with a spouse, young children, teenagers, adult children, or extended
family
members, understanding how to cope with the loss of a loved one, dealing with past or present trauma, substance abuse, pre-marital, or marriage counseling, depression, or anxiety; choosing a therapist who has committed her life to helping you realize your goals makes the journey one of personal satisfaction and accomplishment. A committed and dedicated therapist helps you to see your unrealized strengths.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.