Trauma Focused Therapists in Columbus, OH
Welcome to a journey of healing and self-discovery! Greetings! I'm Acacia, I'm a seasoned therapist with seven years of expertise in guiding individuals toward resilience, empowerment, and a life filled with purpose. My passion lies in untangling the complexities of the human mind and heart, empowering you to rewrite your story. Most of my work has beeb with clients who have faced the tumultuous storms of life, wrestling with the shadows of trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and intimacy issues. These struggles are not roadblocks; they are invitations to transform, grow, and reclaim your inner strength.
Welcome to a journey of healing and self-discovery! Greetings! I'm Acacia, I'm a seasoned therapist with seven years of expertise in guiding individuals toward resilience, empowerment, and a life filled with purpose. My passion lies in untangling the complexities of the human mind and heart, empowering you to rewrite your story. Most of my work has beeb with clients who have faced the tumultuous storms of life, wrestling with the shadows of trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and intimacy issues. These struggles are not roadblocks; they are invitations to transform, grow, and reclaim your inner strength.
I specialize in ADHD treatment and testing, helping adults with ADHD better understand their unique brains and discover tools to fully meet their potential. Do you struggle with holding it all together on the outside while feeling stressed and scattered on the inside? If you’re like many of my clients with ADHD, you might find that no matter what you achieve, you still feel misunderstood and overlooked in life. Whether you’re seeking help with ending burnout, achieving work/life balance, navigating communication in relationships or career transitions/advancement, I provide a supportive space to gain clarity and move forward.
I specialize in ADHD treatment and testing, helping adults with ADHD better understand their unique brains and discover tools to fully meet their potential. Do you struggle with holding it all together on the outside while feeling stressed and scattered on the inside? If you’re like many of my clients with ADHD, you might find that no matter what you achieve, you still feel misunderstood and overlooked in life. Whether you’re seeking help with ending burnout, achieving work/life balance, navigating communication in relationships or career transitions/advancement, I provide a supportive space to gain clarity and move forward.
There are times to cope and there are times to heal. I am passionate about helping clients “do the work” of healing past wounds, limiting mindsets, and whatever else keeps them from being as healthy, whole and happy as possible. I believe in being gentle with one’s self especially in the work of healing. My desire is to help clients work WITH their internal system to move toward greater internal harmony which I believe gives them access to more of their personal power, happiness and freedom.
There are times to cope and there are times to heal. I am passionate about helping clients “do the work” of healing past wounds, limiting mindsets, and whatever else keeps them from being as healthy, whole and happy as possible. I believe in being gentle with one’s self especially in the work of healing. My desire is to help clients work WITH their internal system to move toward greater internal harmony which I believe gives them access to more of their personal power, happiness and freedom.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
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.
My clients are people typically navigating questions of identity, belonging, and self-trust. Many are LGBTQ+, living with HIV, seniors, or coping with anxiety, depression, and the impact of stigma. They’re often thoughtful, introspective individuals who have had to adapt to environments that didn’t always respect who they are. Some are moving through major transitions such as gender affirmation, relationship changes, retirement, or family estrangement. Others simply feel stuck and want to understand themselves better. They’re seeking an affirming space to build coping tools, heal from past harm, and reconnect with community.
My clients are people typically navigating questions of identity, belonging, and self-trust. Many are LGBTQ+, living with HIV, seniors, or coping with anxiety, depression, and the impact of stigma. They’re often thoughtful, introspective individuals who have had to adapt to environments that didn’t always respect who they are. Some are moving through major transitions such as gender affirmation, relationship changes, retirement, or family estrangement. Others simply feel stuck and want to understand themselves better. They’re seeking an affirming space to build coping tools, heal from past harm, and reconnect with community.
Hello. My name is Amanda. I have been working in the mental health field for over 11 years. Prior to that, I worked in special education. In the mental health field, I have worked in a variety of areas, including employment, child and family counseling, criminal justice counseling, and crisis therapy.
Hello. My name is Amanda. I have been working in the mental health field for over 11 years. Prior to that, I worked in special education. In the mental health field, I have worked in a variety of areas, including employment, child and family counseling, criminal justice counseling, and crisis therapy.
I.M. Legacy Counseling & Counsultation Services
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC-S
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you ever feel unseen, unheard, and downright over it?
I’m Audia Fraley, LPCC-S, and Co-Founder of I.M. Legacy Counseling and Consultation Services. I support you in navigating the joys, complexities, and challenges of Black girlhood and womanhood, including identity-based trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, family, and life transitions. Together, we’ll draw on your strengths, using traditional healing, mindfulness, EMDR, and CBT to create space that affirms your story and empowers your growth and legacy.
Do you ever feel unseen, unheard, and downright over it?
I’m Audia Fraley, LPCC-S, and Co-Founder of I.M. Legacy Counseling and Consultation Services. I support you in navigating the joys, complexities, and challenges of Black girlhood and womanhood, including identity-based trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, family, and life transitions. Together, we’ll draw on your strengths, using traditional healing, mindfulness, EMDR, and CBT to create space that affirms your story and empowers your growth and legacy.
I believe that “trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.” I work with those who have experienced various forms of trauma, including shock, developmental, medical, relational, and religious trauma. I also work with those experiencing forms of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and those experiencing systemic and cultural forms of oppression. I believe that everyone has the right to a nurturing and supportive space, and I strive towards the ongoing creation of an inclusive environment for all.
I believe that “trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.” I work with those who have experienced various forms of trauma, including shock, developmental, medical, relational, and religious trauma. I also work with those experiencing forms of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and those experiencing systemic and cultural forms of oppression. I believe that everyone has the right to a nurturing and supportive space, and I strive towards the ongoing creation of an inclusive environment for all.
I do my best work with emerging adults and college students as they navigate periods of transition, identity development, and significant life changes. I also have specialized training and experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence. I have a passion for working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, PTSD, OCD, intimate partner violence, personality disorders, and life transitions. I meet you where you are and work alongside you to uncover and strengthen these abilities.
I do my best work with emerging adults and college students as they navigate periods of transition, identity development, and significant life changes. I also have specialized training and experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence. I have a passion for working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, PTSD, OCD, intimate partner violence, personality disorders, and life transitions. I meet you where you are and work alongside you to uncover and strengthen these abilities.
I believe healing happens when people feel genuinely seen, understood, and empowered. My passion lies in helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, emotional challenges, life transitions, grief, trauma, and self-esteem concerns while building resilience and confidence.
I believe healing happens when people feel genuinely seen, understood, and empowered. My passion lies in helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, emotional challenges, life transitions, grief, trauma, and self-esteem concerns while building resilience and confidence.
I assist people who are experiencing personal and relationship problems, those who are chronic worriers, withdraw and avoid too much or are excessively sad and depressed. I also counsel those whose lives are shattered by severe trauma, loss, marital conflict, divorce, aging, and delusional thinking/psychosis. I apply theory, methods, and approaches that work best with the unique needs and personality of the person, couple, or family I'm counseling.
I assist people who are experiencing personal and relationship problems, those who are chronic worriers, withdraw and avoid too much or are excessively sad and depressed. I also counsel those whose lives are shattered by severe trauma, loss, marital conflict, divorce, aging, and delusional thinking/psychosis. I apply theory, methods, and approaches that work best with the unique needs and personality of the person, couple, or family I'm counseling.
Relationship & Sex Therapy can help! Having the same fight over and over? Does the mental and emotional load in your relationship feel imbalanced? Are their hurts you've just not been able to move past? Does a nap sound better than sex? Do you avoid touch with your partner out of fear that it will lead to them wanting sex?
My clinical practice specializes in relationship issues and sexual concerns such as communication challenges, recovery from infidelity, difficulty with sexual desire, arousal and orgasm, erectile and ejaculatory difficulties and pain with sex.
Relationship & Sex Therapy can help! Having the same fight over and over? Does the mental and emotional load in your relationship feel imbalanced? Are their hurts you've just not been able to move past? Does a nap sound better than sex? Do you avoid touch with your partner out of fear that it will lead to them wanting sex?
My clinical practice specializes in relationship issues and sexual concerns such as communication challenges, recovery from infidelity, difficulty with sexual desire, arousal and orgasm, erectile and ejaculatory difficulties and pain with sex.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, or finding it tough to navigate relationships and daily stress? Taking the brave step to seek counseling can be an important and constructive step toward addressing life's challenges. I'm here to provide a warm, supportive space where you can begin your journey toward healing and explore new opportunities for growth. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults, customizing my approach to meet your individual needs and goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, or finding it tough to navigate relationships and daily stress? Taking the brave step to seek counseling can be an important and constructive step toward addressing life's challenges. I'm here to provide a warm, supportive space where you can begin your journey toward healing and explore new opportunities for growth. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults, customizing my approach to meet your individual needs and goals.
Accepting new clients this summer: Personalized therapy for neurodivergent humans, from a neurodivergent therapist. If you've been running on fumes trying to navigate systems that don't work for you, you’re not alone. It can feel like everyone around you is somehow holding it together while you’re barely keeping up, or that our current systems weren't built with you in mind. We’re not wired to handle this much stress without support! You deserve to feel better, even when life feels heavy. Together we can find systems that fit YOU, so you can recover, rest, and thrive again—even in the chaos of it all.
Accepting new clients this summer: Personalized therapy for neurodivergent humans, from a neurodivergent therapist. If you've been running on fumes trying to navigate systems that don't work for you, you’re not alone. It can feel like everyone around you is somehow holding it together while you’re barely keeping up, or that our current systems weren't built with you in mind. We’re not wired to handle this much stress without support! You deserve to feel better, even when life feels heavy. Together we can find systems that fit YOU, so you can recover, rest, and thrive again—even in the chaos of it all.
Hi, I'm Courtney, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC). I am passionate about helping people find a sense of happiness, authenticity and confidence. Are you having difficulty deciding what comes next in your life, maybe going through some big life transitions? Are you exploring who you are and on a journey of self-discovery? Do you feel anxious, struggle with over control or OCD? I would love to help you find your inner strength and build the skills you need to feel confident and self-assured.
Hi, I'm Courtney, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC). I am passionate about helping people find a sense of happiness, authenticity and confidence. Are you having difficulty deciding what comes next in your life, maybe going through some big life transitions? Are you exploring who you are and on a journey of self-discovery? Do you feel anxious, struggle with over control or OCD? I would love to help you find your inner strength and build the skills you need to feel confident and self-assured.
I obtained my Master’s Degree in Counseling and graduated in 2002 from Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary (CCU). For the past 22 years, I have been providing community mental health therapy services to children, adolescents, their families and adults in Cincinnati, Ohio.
I obtained my Master’s Degree in Counseling and graduated in 2002 from Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary (CCU). For the past 22 years, I have been providing community mental health therapy services to children, adolescents, their families and adults in Cincinnati, Ohio.
“Changing the memories that form the way we see ourselves also changes the way we view others”. I appreciate building an alliance in therapy to create a safe space a client can use to process thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I use a cognitive behavioral approach, or IFS, to help clients find emotional freedom and produce change. I also have training in DBT for emotional regulation and anxiety, and EMDR to treat trauma and emotional distress. A hope I have for clients is to train the brain to live in the "gray" or to walk the middle path. I aim to help clients decrease emotional suffering that living in extremes can cause.
“Changing the memories that form the way we see ourselves also changes the way we view others”. I appreciate building an alliance in therapy to create a safe space a client can use to process thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I use a cognitive behavioral approach, or IFS, to help clients find emotional freedom and produce change. I also have training in DBT for emotional regulation and anxiety, and EMDR to treat trauma and emotional distress. A hope I have for clients is to train the brain to live in the "gray" or to walk the middle path. I aim to help clients decrease emotional suffering that living in extremes can cause.
Heather Willey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43212
Waitlist for new clients
Thanks for visiting this profile - indeed there are quite a few therapists to sift through when trying to find a good match! I've been a practicing therapist since 2009, and I enjoy counseling adolescents, adults, families and couples. I find that most people are searching for a therapist because they want to be happier. Perhaps this manifests through symptoms of worry or sadness, broken relationships, or simply feeling stuck or struggling to overcome something. Most of us want to be happier or for things in life to be better, and I feel honored to help my clients strive to achieve this. I truly believe it is possible.
Thanks for visiting this profile - indeed there are quite a few therapists to sift through when trying to find a good match! I've been a practicing therapist since 2009, and I enjoy counseling adolescents, adults, families and couples. I find that most people are searching for a therapist because they want to be happier. Perhaps this manifests through symptoms of worry or sadness, broken relationships, or simply feeling stuck or struggling to overcome something. Most of us want to be happier or for things in life to be better, and I feel honored to help my clients strive to achieve this. I truly believe it is possible.
I am licensed to work with clients in Ohio, Illinois and South Carolina!
Trauma 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 having 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 in Ohio, Illinois and South Carolina!
Trauma 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 having 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.
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