Female Therapists in Columbus, OH

Have you been looking for a quiet place to sit and talk with someone who will listen without judgement or criticism? That is exactly what you will find in my office. I want you to be able to come in, get comfortable and freely express your thoughts, feelings and emotions. I encourage you to say what you need to say, if you can't find the words I will help. The most important aspect of therapy is the relationship between you and your therapist. As your therapist, I will support you on your journey.

Hi there! I specialize in working with women , moms, and those in helping professions who are experiencing panic, anxiety, irritability/anger, guilt/shame, and trauma. Think BIG emotions that like to run the show, dominate your actions, and take up precious time! Most of my clients come to me to work through anxiety, panic attacks, and/or traumatic experiences (such as birth trauma, miscarriage, secondary trauma due to working as a first responder, or medical trauma).

Are you stuck, unable to move forward in your life? I believe that we as human beings are resilient, and that, when we find ourselves stuck unable to move forward in our lives, it's important to seek guidance outside our ourselves to unravel and break free from whatever is blocking our inner light. I work with children, teens and adult women age 4-40 struggling to cope with PTSD, anxiety, depression, phase of life adjustments and transitions, self esteem and self confidence issues, self sabotaging behaviors and emotion regulation difficulties.

I specialize in working with women throughout transitions in life - namely the transition into motherhood. As a Perinatal Mental Health (also known as Maternal Mental Health) Specialist, I’ve received additional training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders through Postpartum Support International and appropriate interventions to support growing families. As a mother myself, I also know the challenges and joys of this phase of life and believe that we can all use a little more support.

Hi and welcome, I offer support towards individuals involving several presenting concerns, including, anxiety, trauma, depression/mood, intrusive thoughts, marital issues, self-care, relaxation, stress, healthy coping skills, low self-esteem, life transitions, grief/loss, relationship and communication conflict. Some interventions I assist with include EMDR trained, CBT, DBT, holistic, eclectic, client-centered therapy, solution focused, and trauma informed care. I focus in collaboration with an individual based on their stage of change, goals/values, security, and trust as establishing a strong therapeutic alliance.

We may be a good fit if you struggle with relationship challenges, family of origin, people pleasing, a biting inner critic, self-worth, anxiety, life transitions, or mood management. I work with adult individuals, most of whom are women and/or LGBTQIA+ folx. My therapy style is informed by attachment theory, internal family systems, emotionally focused therapy, and best practices in trauma treatment. Through gentle curiosity and candor, I help untangle patterns that don't serve you well, and strengthen habits based on your values.

As we progress into the second year of being limited in traveling, gathering and socializing, we are finding ourselves less able to avoid our triggers, struggles, self image and overcome messages of being misunderstood and alone. For some, these last two years have caused more strain than strength within your relationship with children, family and or your partner. No matter the situation that brings a person to counseling the goal is to find a supportive, strength based, experienced, and compassionate clinician who will also challenge them to see that beyond the immediate storm there are blooming flowers.

It's hard to move forward in life with an old lens of past hurts, self-doubt, and fear. You need a safe space to be heard and create a new story. I.M. Legacy Counseling & Consultation Services is here to hold space for you to ignite your own legacy! I am Vaya Fraley, co-founder of I. M. Legacy Counseling and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I specialize in serving African-American women with visible disabilities or women who struggle with emotional trauma, depression, and anxiety.

Tired? Overwhelmed? Falling Apart? Worried God can't use you? Research has shown that ADHD is just as common in adult women as it is in young boys, but most women are misdiagnosed with depression, anxiety, or PMS. Less known characteristics of ADHD are, easily stressed, feeling you will never measure up, struggling to follow through, sleep trouble, relational conflict, emotional dysregulation, trouble remembering the moments in life that really matter, and many others. Maybe you don't have depression/anxiety/PMS. Maybe your brain works in a unique way that will thrive with a few changes to your thinking and your routine.

You are a woman who has been devastated by grief over pregnancy loss, infertility, or postpartum depression or anxiety. You desperately want to find someone to talk to about how alone and sad you feel. You feel heartbroken, ashamed, and angry lately. Your world has stopped while everyone else seems to be moving on without you. You find yourself having the same fights with your partner over and over again. Society glamorizes pregnancy and motherhood which can make you feel even more alone and misunderstood. If you see one more pregnancy announcement or social media post about the happiness of motherhood, you might lose it!

After I graduated with my master’s in social work, I found a passion for advocating for adults, specifically women in need of redemption and second chances. I have been working for over 4 years with women that were previously incarcerated. I have worked with those that are justice involved; individuals with substance use disorders and mental health disorders. I have experience running group therapy and doing individual treatment planning for those working through various mental health disorders anything from bipolar I to major depressive disorder. I enjoy making a game plan for clients and helping them to be resilient!

Jen Billock, MFT Jen Billock is a Marriage and Family Therapist in Ohio who has been practicing since 2011. She has a BA in Psychology from San Francisco State University and an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Syracuse University. Jen believes that clients need a safe place to be validated, have their emotions normalized with trauma-informed psycho education. She feels they are the experts of their own lives. In her spare time, Jen enjoys aviation, women in aviation, piano, and travel.

I help women learn to take up space in their own lives. Sometimes they present with perfectionism or other anxiety, body image struggles, difficulty managing stress, or experiencing an overall dissatisfaction with life. Women who have been carrying heavy burdens, or who have lost self-connection are some of my favorite people to work with. I do my best work with folks who are open to learning about themselves, trying out some new perspectives or skills, and showing up fully in session.

I provide services to teens, young adults and adults. I have experience working with persons with depression, anxiety, identity issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma. My passion is working with women who have been in, or are in, abusive relationships (physically, emotionally, sexually, or verbally) and/or have trauma and work to help heal, restore, and empower them while growing into the women they want to be.