Medical Mutual Therapists in Columbus, OH

If you or your loved one is struggling with eating, sleep, motivation, or schoolwork, these can be indicators that life is out of balance. These are common signs of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, or PTSD. Having a child who is struggling to keep afloat can feel overwhelming, and recovery may feel like an insurmountable task. I provide evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents and young adults using Family Based Treatment (FBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Intuitive Eating, and CPT. I am here to guide you through the stages of treatment towards recovery and improvement of your life and family functioning.

I specialize in sexual issues, relationship issues, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, job related stress, life transitions, and the impacts of trauma, injury, and illness. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership and my goal is to create a supportive environment of trust and acceptance. I practice an insight-oriented and psychodynamic approach, meaning that the past informs the present and can create unconscious patterns of thought and behavior. Once we have awareness of how our experiences impact our lives, healing can begin.

Do you often feel overwhelmed or that you "can't handle it"? Do you struggle to communicate with those closest to you? Maybe you spend a lot of time thinking about the past or worrying about the future, or maybe you worry that you'll never feel good about yourself. Imagine what it might feel like to wake up and feel confident about yourself. Think about how you would feel if you knew that you could handle stress, felt good about your relationships, and had a life worth celebrating.

Our patterns of life can feel stressful at times. For example, there could be relationship breakdowns, anxiety, unhealthy anger, depression, confusion, negativity or past trauma. In addition, there are quotas, targets, and high expectations at work, school, or on the playing field. All of this can affect our performance, mood, and overall well-being. However, we are not limited by our struggles or challenges, but only at the points at which we break and refuse the proactive choice of putting ourselves back together, piece by piece.

"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.

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.

There is a way to regain hope and confidence. I can help you as you work through difficult times to make sense of and overcome difficult life situations. Many times, it is the perception that things are impossible that can stop someone from moving forward and healing. I would like to work with you through whatever concerns you. My passion for this field and desire to help others, is what will make this a positive opportunity for you to achieve your goals.

Living in balance is the ongoing goal I hope for my clients. Whether it be to repair relationships, working on achieving your personal best, learning to handle mental illness, moving towards forgiveness, or handling life changes, we can always move towards making positive changes to live a more satisfying life.

I listen carefully to your concerns in a warm, gentle and supportive environment. I will work with you to enhance your self-knowledge, self-esteem, life skills and confidence. After hearing your unique story, I work with you to set goals to help you get what you need and want. I share tools that can help stabilize your mood and change behaviors and thoughts that sabotage you. I can help enhance your relationships and make you feel comfortable in your skin and in the world. I have worked with many types of people and I enjoy meeting new clients and working together in the manner most comfortable to each person.

Adulting is hard is one of the most consistent messages, whether it's coming from a Tiktok video or from the people we care about. Having witnessed the persons struggle through detoxing, trying to figure out how to be really seen and heard by their partner without repeating the same conflict patterns, wrestling with depression about the past and/or anxiety about the future, I agree with the messages. I've also been there when someone in recovery reunites with their community, partners work to repair their relationship, and people who've been weighed down for years experience some relief. That type of outcome is what I work towards.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by big feelings like depression or anxiety? Is there a seemingly insurmountable distance between you and your loved one(s)? Are you dissatisfied with relationships with parents, children, or significant others? Does it ever feel like nobody could possibly understand what you're going through? Whether you struggle with family or relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other life stressors, therapy can be a major step toward healing.

I believe that you have within you what you need to heal, grow, and find peace in your life. I am committed to partnering with you to tap into those resources. Hopelessness, confusion, fear, struggle, and feeling stuck are all part of our human experience but you do not need to navigate them alone. I will walk with you through life's most difficult times and celebrate with you when you are on the other side. I specialize in emotional regulation, trauma recovery, relationship difficulty, mindfulness and holistic healing, and stress management.

Welcome! Working with children and their families, to help guide them through the tough years is one of my passions. Parenting isn't easy and being a kid and learning how to navigate this world is hard. I can help alleviate some of that stress.  I work with adults who are experiencing depression and/or anxiety or difficulty getting through the day to day. By changing the way we view life, social interactions and stressors we are able to change how they affect us and in turn, how we feel. Stress is a normal human condition.  How you allow it to affect your day to day life is up to you.

I believe in self-determination (choice) and the natural process of growth. I will, therefore, assist your growth/change process by providing you with education, support and honest feedback. Because I prefer to examine issues from a holistic perspective, I will discuss the integration of your strengths as they relate to the five life domains: emotional, mental, physical, relational and spiritual.

Are you having a hard time coping with life? Are you overwhelmed? Do you want to have inner peace? I can help you. I come into session as your equal who's only goal is helping you become your best self. I begin by establishing a trusting, honest, sincere and genuine therapeutic relationship. I will destruct the issues that you are experiencing by using integrative theoretical techniques that are personalized for your individual needs. I am constantly analyzing your puzzle pieces so that connections can be made to establish awareness that will ultimately lead to healing. I will help you recognize that you are worth the fight!