Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Columbus, OH

Hello! I am so glad you are here! You are courageous for taking the first step on improving your life! My approach to therapy is reflective of a Strengths Based model and is client centered. You know your story best! I develop solution focused goals with my clients and prioritize what they feel is most important in developing a treatment plan. Some therapies I use include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Grief Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and IFS and Christian counseling. My goal is to offer interventions to allow you to be the best version of yourself. You are the author of your story!

Extremes in our emotional and psychological states can lead to imbalance, avoidance and mindlessness, and can be related to extremes in other areas of our health, such as eating, activity, and sleep. Eating too much or not fueling our bodies enough, stress or emotional eating-these are ways we cope with or respond to extremes in our thoughts and emotions, and distracts and disonnects us from our life values and goals. I am here to help you reestablish your values and goals by focusing on a more balanced perspective and awareness of your mind, body and behaviors.

We enjoy working with clients who are open to understanding how adverse life experiences negatively impact thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and are ready to do the work of exploring these connections in therapy. We strive to build a relationship with our clients based on the foundations of curiosity and empathy in a collaborative setting that is goal-oriented and relaxed, where their true self can be seen and feel accepted. Our overarching hope for clients is that through therapy they would believe they have inherent worth and value as human beings, apart from what they do, have, or what other people think and say about them.

At Eating and Behavioral Health Associates, I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, PTSD and co-occurring emotional concerns. I help people to find their inner strength through connection of their mind and body, and use evidence-based treatments such as CBT-E and Cognitive Processing Therapy to help individuals become free of the burdens from eating disorders and trauma .

I provide diagnostic assessment and treatment for adult populations with a broad range of mental health disorders, specializing in the treatment of anxiety and trauma -related disorders. My goals for all patients are two-fold: 1) to help mitigate symptoms in the immediate using cognitive-behavioral strategies and 2) to help patients identify and overcome unhelpful behavioral and relational patterns for long-term symptom reduction and life enhancement.

My name is Beth Pilous-Smith (Licensed in OHIO). As a therapist, I am passionate about empowering individuals. I aim to join you in successfully reaching your goals of repairing/resolving conflicts, lessening distress and emotional pain, solving problems, and enhancing your overall well-being. I work hard to create a safe, calm place where my clients feel supported and heard.

I work with you to help break through the shells that are impacting your life by assisting you in securing new roots and growing in strength and stability. If you are struggling with addiction and need support to help replacing the old thoughts and behaviors with positive skills, including communication, relationships and self-esteem I can help. If you are wanting help in developing coping skills for issues, such as depression, anxiety, anger management I can assist you.

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who specializes in individual counseling for children, adolescents, and young adults. I help individuals manage anxiety, depression, anger, behavioral issues, disorders related to trauma , relationship issues, major life adjustments/ transitions, and other personal issues. I have a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Miami University and a master’s degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University.

Whether your personal life feels confusing, overwhelming, and stuck or your most meaningful relationships are marked by significant pain, unresolved arguments, and disconnection- meeting with a trusted professional can help you feel more fully yourself and able to build healthier relationships. I provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy. While I work with a broad range of relational and mental health challenges, I focus on treating trauma and couples issues.

For over fifteen years, I have counseled individuals impacted by trauma and addiction. I specialize in working with vulnerable populations who have complex trauma or post traumatic stress disorder with a focus on survivors of human trafficking. Over the years, I have also had the opportunity to address the unique needs of the first responder community. Much of my experience has been with individuals impacted by substance abuse or addiction, including those in recovery and their loved ones. I have been trained in a variety of interventions that allow clients to process their traumatic experiences effectively and efficiently.

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.

We face many challenges throughout our lives. These challenges can either positively or negatively impact how we navigate our life journey. Either way, the challenges that we face can influence our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. I believe that it is important to come alongside clients on the journey to healing and self-awareness so that they can better navigate the challenges of life.

My ideal client is open about their issues and needs and motivated to work through them. My client's goal will be to build a foundation of good mental health that they can carry with them for the rest of their lives and use to improve their own lives as well as their family and friends. My ideal client comes to therapy because they want to be there and value what they can learn from their therapist and themselves.

Change, although inevitable, can be difficult and feel ruthless especially when life takes a turn you don't expect. We can start feeling lost, alone and out of touch with ourselves and those around us. Each of us are vulnerable to the pain, grief and the uncertainty of the human condition. In this way, I believe we can each benefit from a safe and non-judgmental space that allows us to put our guard down and encourages us to learn, be flexible and rest more fully into the natural process of simply being ourselves and listening to our own wounds.

Hi there, I'm Madi! Have you been struggling to move forwards with your life? Are you struggling to figure out how to take those next steps towards your future? Have you wanted to make a change but been too scared to take that first step?