Self-Harming Therapists in Columbus, OH
My ideal clients are individuals who feel that traditional talk therapy is only one piece of the puzzle and are seeking a more comprehensive, body-oriented approach to healing. They are often professionals, parents, or high-achievers who feel "stuck" in cycles of stress, anxiety, or burnout and recognize that their physical health and mental well-being are deeply intertwined.
My ideal clients are individuals who feel that traditional talk therapy is only one piece of the puzzle and are seeking a more comprehensive, body-oriented approach to healing. They are often professionals, parents, or high-achievers who feel "stuck" in cycles of stress, anxiety, or burnout and recognize that their physical health and mental well-being are deeply intertwined.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or strong emotions; questioning who you are; navigating a major life change; or feeling disconnected from the people who matter most. Perhaps fear and avoidance are limiting your life, your teen is struggling, or your relationships feel caught in painful patterns. I work with teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families who want to better understand themselves and create meaningful change. Together, we identify what keeps you stuck, build practical skills, and strengthen confidence, communication, and connection.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or strong emotions; questioning who you are; navigating a major life change; or feeling disconnected from the people who matter most. Perhaps fear and avoidance are limiting your life, your teen is struggling, or your relationships feel caught in painful patterns. I work with teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families who want to better understand themselves and create meaningful change. Together, we identify what keeps you stuck, build practical skills, and strengthen confidence, communication, and connection.
We believe you DO NOT need to have a mental health diagnosis to benefit from counseling. Our Therapeutic Relationship will empower diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish your individual mental health, wellness, education, and/or career goals. We will work with potential patients on strategies to overcome obstacles and personal challenges that you are facing, no matter the area of your life. It’s more important to move forward than to be perfect! We look forward to helping you on the Forward Path to Wellness. Call for a FREE consultation Today!
We believe you DO NOT need to have a mental health diagnosis to benefit from counseling. Our Therapeutic Relationship will empower diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish your individual mental health, wellness, education, and/or career goals. We will work with potential patients on strategies to overcome obstacles and personal challenges that you are facing, no matter the area of your life. It’s more important to move forward than to be perfect! We look forward to helping you on the Forward Path to Wellness. Call for a FREE consultation Today!
As a therapist, I am deeply committed to helping clients navigate a range of unique challenges that impede individual growth and evolution. I hope to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative space to understand needs and assist clients in living life in a more intentional/peaceful manner. The focus of treatment includes exploring elements of the past to help create a framework for present and future objectives. My approach is centered around learning who you are as an individual and walking with you in the journey of addressing symptoms and concerns, in the effort to achieve your ultimate goals.
As a therapist, I am deeply committed to helping clients navigate a range of unique challenges that impede individual growth and evolution. I hope to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative space to understand needs and assist clients in living life in a more intentional/peaceful manner. The focus of treatment includes exploring elements of the past to help create a framework for present and future objectives. My approach is centered around learning who you are as an individual and walking with you in the journey of addressing symptoms and concerns, in the effort to achieve your ultimate goals.
Taking a step to do something for your self is the right thing to do. Start slow and easy if that helps, see how it goes, or jump right in. Either way - we are here for you and can help.
Taking a step to do something for your self is the right thing to do. Start slow and easy if that helps, see how it goes, or jump right in. Either way - we are here for you and can help.
I have been counseling for over 45 years and have provided psychotherapy services to all types of individuals,couples and families. I strive to provide a compassionate and safe environment in which my clients can address their issues confidentially. I understand how difficult it is to first enter counseling and I am committed to making it a successful experience for them. My goals as a therapist are to help clients in discerning old patterns, explore feelings, thoughts, behaviors and attitudes and provide therapeutic opportunities for change.
I have been counseling for over 45 years and have provided psychotherapy services to all types of individuals,couples and families. I strive to provide a compassionate and safe environment in which my clients can address their issues confidentially. I understand how difficult it is to first enter counseling and I am committed to making it a successful experience for them. My goals as a therapist are to help clients in discerning old patterns, explore feelings, thoughts, behaviors and attitudes and provide therapeutic opportunities for change.
Creating a trusting relationship and holding a safe space for you to feel seen, heard, respected and understood is my top priority. It is my privilege to listen and provide support through some of life's most difficult challenges. I bring a gentle, curious, compassionate, non-judgmental and often playful approach to therapy. I help children, adolescents, and adults who may be experiencing or have a history of a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, low self-esteem, body image issues, grief, life transitions, changes in beliefs, relationships and identity.
Creating a trusting relationship and holding a safe space for you to feel seen, heard, respected and understood is my top priority. It is my privilege to listen and provide support through some of life's most difficult challenges. I bring a gentle, curious, compassionate, non-judgmental and often playful approach to therapy. I help children, adolescents, and adults who may be experiencing or have a history of a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, low self-esteem, body image issues, grief, life transitions, changes in beliefs, relationships and identity.
I am passionate about working with diverse populations and providing neuro-affirming care for individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. I work with many individuals who have experienced trauma, are 'neuro-spicy', or have anxiety.
I am passionate about working with diverse populations and providing neuro-affirming care for individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. I work with many individuals who have experienced trauma, are 'neuro-spicy', or have anxiety.
Hi, I’m Ashley, and I am so honored that you are considering starting therapy. My approach is relaxed, nonjudgmental, and compassionate, grounded in the belief that you are already whole. I’m here to understand your story, recognize your strengths, and help you explore how your past experiences may still be shaping your present. Together, we’ll navigate the experiences that brought you here, whether you’re healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, or adjusting to life transitions and relationship challenges.
Hi, I’m Ashley, and I am so honored that you are considering starting therapy. My approach is relaxed, nonjudgmental, and compassionate, grounded in the belief that you are already whole. I’m here to understand your story, recognize your strengths, and help you explore how your past experiences may still be shaping your present. Together, we’ll navigate the experiences that brought you here, whether you’re healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, or adjusting to life transitions and relationship challenges.
The world can feel pretty scary a lot of the time, and I believe therapy can be a place to navigate it in a safe and supportive environment. I focus on cultivating a non judgemental space to meet clients where they are at in life. My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct and compassionate, as well as using humor as an outlet when it is needed during a session. I believe therapy is never one size fits all and should be a place to explore what works for you with support.
The world can feel pretty scary a lot of the time, and I believe therapy can be a place to navigate it in a safe and supportive environment. I focus on cultivating a non judgemental space to meet clients where they are at in life. My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct and compassionate, as well as using humor as an outlet when it is needed during a session. I believe therapy is never one size fits all and should be a place to explore what works for you with support.
I specialize in working with couples and families to improve communication, resolve conflict, increase warmth, and foster authenticity. My clinical experience includes working with diverse families and individuals (e.g., adoptive, foster, and blended families; LGBTQIA+ individuals; immigrants and refugees; youth and older adults) across varying levels of severity, complexity, and comorbidity, including trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorders, homelessness, domestic abuse and intimate partner violence, discernment and separation counseling, parenting and co-parenting, sex and intimacy, consensual non-monogamy, infidelity, and divorce.
I specialize in working with couples and families to improve communication, resolve conflict, increase warmth, and foster authenticity. My clinical experience includes working with diverse families and individuals (e.g., adoptive, foster, and blended families; LGBTQIA+ individuals; immigrants and refugees; youth and older adults) across varying levels of severity, complexity, and comorbidity, including trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorders, homelessness, domestic abuse and intimate partner violence, discernment and separation counseling, parenting and co-parenting, sex and intimacy, consensual non-monogamy, infidelity, and divorce.
With over a decade of experience as a psychologist, I am committed to helping adults and adolescents work towards better well-being. I provide a compassionate, validating environment for those struggling coping with painful circumstances (significant losses, grief, or trauma). I also help clients looking for useful strategies to manage intense emotions such as anxiety, panic, sadness, anger, or shame. I use evidence-based psychotherapies that have a proven track record for helping clients make improvements in as few sessions as possible. I value these approaches because I know clients are struggling and want to feel better.
With over a decade of experience as a psychologist, I am committed to helping adults and adolescents work towards better well-being. I provide a compassionate, validating environment for those struggling coping with painful circumstances (significant losses, grief, or trauma). I also help clients looking for useful strategies to manage intense emotions such as anxiety, panic, sadness, anger, or shame. I use evidence-based psychotherapies that have a proven track record for helping clients make improvements in as few sessions as possible. I value these approaches because I know clients are struggling and want to feel better.
Kel Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a proud queer and transgender therapist who has dedicated my practice to providing inclusive and culturally humble services to all. My passion is in providing care to LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples & families. Additionally, I run therapy & support groups for LGBTQIA+ youth and plan to create more group spaces for people to connect to their community and peers. I have also had the privilege of providing training and education to professionals, clients and families on providing a safe and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ youth.
I am a proud queer and transgender therapist who has dedicated my practice to providing inclusive and culturally humble services to all. My passion is in providing care to LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples & families. Additionally, I run therapy & support groups for LGBTQIA+ youth and plan to create more group spaces for people to connect to their community and peers. I have also had the privilege of providing training and education to professionals, clients and families on providing a safe and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ youth.
I am licensed to work with clients living in Ohio, Illinois and South Carolina!
Trauma often makes us feel disconnected from ourselves and others, and can make it difficult to create a fulfilling life. It can lead to feeling that you are out of touch with yourself, like your responses are hard to control and struggling with feelings of shame. I want to help you feel whole, to be able to regulate yourself, and to feel in control of your life again. Post-traumatic stress is incredibly difficult to live with, and with the right tools, you can heal and return to who you want to be.
I am licensed to work with clients living in Ohio, Illinois and South Carolina!
Trauma often makes us feel disconnected from ourselves and others, and can make it difficult to create a fulfilling life. It can lead to feeling that you are out of touch with yourself, like your responses are hard to control and struggling with feelings of shame. I want to help you feel whole, to be able to regulate yourself, and to feel in control of your life again. Post-traumatic stress is incredibly difficult to live with, and with the right tools, you can heal and return to who you want to be.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Columbus, OH. Over the years, I have been working in private practice where I work with diverse populations of both adolescents and adults. I also work with Addiction, Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, interpersonal relationships and more.
I work with the LGBTQ community and use various modalities such as a Person-Centered Approach, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Strength-Based Approach to help clients reach their overall goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Columbus, OH. Over the years, I have been working in private practice where I work with diverse populations of both adolescents and adults. I also work with Addiction, Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, interpersonal relationships and more.
I work with the LGBTQ community and use various modalities such as a Person-Centered Approach, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Strength-Based Approach to help clients reach their overall goals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.