Trauma Focused Therapists in Columbus, OH
Ashley McNamara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Columbus, OH 43214
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m so glad you are here. I know searching for the right therapist can be overwhelming and getting started can be the hardest part. I am here to help! Being part of someone’s therapeutic journey is a privilege and helping people heal is my passion. I’m a 2008 MSW graduate of The Ohio State University with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The time I’ve spent providing Individual/ Family Therapy, Hospice Care, Crisis and Trauma Treatment has taught me the power of a solid therapeutic relationship and ongoing collaboration. I place a strong emphasis on both, as well as understanding your individualized goals.
Hi, I’m so glad you are here. I know searching for the right therapist can be overwhelming and getting started can be the hardest part. I am here to help! Being part of someone’s therapeutic journey is a privilege and helping people heal is my passion. I’m a 2008 MSW graduate of The Ohio State University with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The time I’ve spent providing Individual/ Family Therapy, Hospice Care, Crisis and Trauma Treatment has taught me the power of a solid therapeutic relationship and ongoing collaboration. I place a strong emphasis on both, as well as understanding your individualized goals.
As a multi-state licensed clinician in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Hampshire, I am dedicated to helping individuals regain their footing during life's hardest moments. Whether you are healing from trauma, breaking free from addiction, or managing daily stress, I leverage my deep clinical experience to guide you through tough transitions and challenging chapters.
As a multi-state licensed clinician in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Hampshire, I am dedicated to helping individuals regain their footing during life's hardest moments. Whether you are healing from trauma, breaking free from addiction, or managing daily stress, I leverage my deep clinical experience to guide you through tough transitions and challenging chapters.
Our ideal clients are women,particularly Black women and women of color who are used to being strong for everyone else but are now feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and disconnected from themselves. Many are navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or unresolved trauma while trying to maintain a sense of control in their daily lives.
They often come to our practice feeling stuck in survival mode—struggling to rest, set boundaries, or prioritize their own needs without guilt. While they may appear high-functioning on the outside, internally they are seeking relief, clarity, and a more sustainable way of living.
Our ideal clients are women,particularly Black women and women of color who are used to being strong for everyone else but are now feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and disconnected from themselves. Many are navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or unresolved trauma while trying to maintain a sense of control in their daily lives.
They often come to our practice feeling stuck in survival mode—struggling to rest, set boundaries, or prioritize their own needs without guilt. While they may appear high-functioning on the outside, internally they are seeking relief, clarity, and a more sustainable way of living.
Hello! I am Sarina, a dedicated clinician specializing in working with teens & young adults going through life transitions who want to break the chains of self doubt and overthinking, that also may be rooted in cultural experiences and upbringings. As a therapist, I recognize the importance of cultural sensitivity and the impact it has on mental health. Whether you’re struggling with acculturation issues, intergenerational conflicts, or the pressures of cultural expectations, I am here to offer guidance and support. I am deeply committed to promoting mental health awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Hello! I am Sarina, a dedicated clinician specializing in working with teens & young adults going through life transitions who want to break the chains of self doubt and overthinking, that also may be rooted in cultural experiences and upbringings. As a therapist, I recognize the importance of cultural sensitivity and the impact it has on mental health. Whether you’re struggling with acculturation issues, intergenerational conflicts, or the pressures of cultural expectations, I am here to offer guidance and support. I am deeply committed to promoting mental health awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Welcome! My name is Charis, and I am a Licensed Social Worker who is passionate about helping individuals find healing! If you’ve experienced trauma, abuse, or simply feel weighed down by life’s challenges, I want you to know there is hope. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to walk through it alone. I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to move forward at your own pace. When you’re ready, I’d be honored to support you on that journey. Every client is different, so I believe therapy should be too! :)
Welcome! My name is Charis, and I am a Licensed Social Worker who is passionate about helping individuals find healing! If you’ve experienced trauma, abuse, or simply feel weighed down by life’s challenges, I want you to know there is hope. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to walk through it alone. I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to move forward at your own pace. When you’re ready, I’d be honored to support you on that journey. Every client is different, so I believe therapy should be too! :)
Has your mood become more depressed, more anxious? Are you looking for treatment that goes beyond medication and focuses on YOU, what is happening in YOUR life, and gives you the tools to become a better functioning, happier person?
You don't need a diagnosed mental illness to benefit from therapy. I work with folks with all kinds of history. And I work with all sorts of folks. Are you transitioning or thinking about it? I've helped people with that. PTSD? Intrusive thoughts? I'll meet you where you are
Your trauma, your history, your struggles, or your mental health challenges do not define you. You don’t have to face them alone.
Has your mood become more depressed, more anxious? Are you looking for treatment that goes beyond medication and focuses on YOU, what is happening in YOUR life, and gives you the tools to become a better functioning, happier person?
You don't need a diagnosed mental illness to benefit from therapy. I work with folks with all kinds of history. And I work with all sorts of folks. Are you transitioning or thinking about it? I've helped people with that. PTSD? Intrusive thoughts? I'll meet you where you are
Your trauma, your history, your struggles, or your mental health challenges do not define you. You don’t have to face them alone.
You are a foster or adoptive parent who came into this with the best of intentions, but now you feel overwhelmed, stuck, and judged. You know your child has the ability to heal and become the amazing person you know they are deep down, yet, somehow, no one else seems to see it. You want to give them the world. You know it isn't their fault that they've experienced the chaos and trauma that they have. You also know that you feel at your wit's end. You are giving everything to your child, and yet there is constantly more asked of you - by your child, your job, the system, your partner, everyone. You need someone to be there for you.
You are a foster or adoptive parent who came into this with the best of intentions, but now you feel overwhelmed, stuck, and judged. You know your child has the ability to heal and become the amazing person you know they are deep down, yet, somehow, no one else seems to see it. You want to give them the world. You know it isn't their fault that they've experienced the chaos and trauma that they have. You also know that you feel at your wit's end. You are giving everything to your child, and yet there is constantly more asked of you - by your child, your job, the system, your partner, everyone. You need someone to be there for you.
A & E Behavioral Healthcare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LISW, LSCSW, LCSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions? If so, I am here to listen without judgment and collaborate with you on your journey towards healing and growth. Furthermore, if you identify as a minority individual or with neurodivergences, I recognize the pain sometimes associated with these challenges, and I can help. I draw upon evidence-based modalities, such as Psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, SSP, Mindfulness, Culturally Sensitive & Strengths-Based approaches. I will listen attentively to your concerns without judgement. I am confident that together, we can work towards a better you!
Are you grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions? If so, I am here to listen without judgment and collaborate with you on your journey towards healing and growth. Furthermore, if you identify as a minority individual or with neurodivergences, I recognize the pain sometimes associated with these challenges, and I can help. I draw upon evidence-based modalities, such as Psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, SSP, Mindfulness, Culturally Sensitive & Strengths-Based approaches. I will listen attentively to your concerns without judgement. I am confident that together, we can work towards a better you!
Do you ever feel like your thoughts get caught in a loop that's hard to break? Whether you're navigating anxiety, OCD, the effects of trauma, or substance use, I help clients create a little more space between themselves and the thoughts that keep them feeling stuck. You deserve a life that is guided by what matters most to you and relief from the spirals that can make things feel so difficult.
Therapy should be a collaborative, creative, and intentional process. I try to create a warm, laid-back space (with lots of fidgets!) where you can show up just as you are, and where every part of you is welcomed with curiosity and empathy.
Do you ever feel like your thoughts get caught in a loop that's hard to break? Whether you're navigating anxiety, OCD, the effects of trauma, or substance use, I help clients create a little more space between themselves and the thoughts that keep them feeling stuck. You deserve a life that is guided by what matters most to you and relief from the spirals that can make things feel so difficult.
Therapy should be a collaborative, creative, and intentional process. I try to create a warm, laid-back space (with lots of fidgets!) where you can show up just as you are, and where every part of you is welcomed with curiosity and empathy.
I specialize in treating generalized anxiety, OCD, depression, complex trauma and PTSD, substance and alcohol use, couples & marital issues, grief, major life transitions, vocational/career discernment, and a variety of everyday and lifelong existential questions and realities we all face. Are you depressed and anxious about many things, with sleepless nights and moments of quiet desperation, helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness? Are you searching for answers to questions both known and unknown, looking to share with someone who can validate the reality of suffering in your life & help you find ways to navigate?
I specialize in treating generalized anxiety, OCD, depression, complex trauma and PTSD, substance and alcohol use, couples & marital issues, grief, major life transitions, vocational/career discernment, and a variety of everyday and lifelong existential questions and realities we all face. Are you depressed and anxious about many things, with sleepless nights and moments of quiet desperation, helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness? Are you searching for answers to questions both known and unknown, looking to share with someone who can validate the reality of suffering in your life & help you find ways to navigate?
Healing that meets you where you are. at Door2Door Therapy, LLCS, we specialize in helping adults, women, adolescents, and professionals navigate anxiety, burnout, trauma, and life transitions with grace and power. Whether you’re carrying hidden grief, managing to overwhelm, or rebuilding after a painful chapter, I offer a judgment-free space rooted in compassion and clinical excellence.
Healing that meets you where you are. at Door2Door Therapy, LLCS, we specialize in helping adults, women, adolescents, and professionals navigate anxiety, burnout, trauma, and life transitions with grace and power. Whether you’re carrying hidden grief, managing to overwhelm, or rebuilding after a painful chapter, I offer a judgment-free space rooted in compassion and clinical excellence.
I am a cis, Queer, white, neurodivergent, partnered woman with children. I live in a non-disabled, straight/thin body, I work with individuals and romantic relationships. I see all types of clients in my practice. I specialize in work with the LGBTQIA+ population. I work with issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, neurodivergence, coming out, identity changes, and relationship concerns (relationship repair, amicable separation, communication, co-parenting, managing transition/identity changes, kink, and ENM), I offer counseling as well as professional supervision and consultation.
I am a cis, Queer, white, neurodivergent, partnered woman with children. I live in a non-disabled, straight/thin body, I work with individuals and romantic relationships. I see all types of clients in my practice. I specialize in work with the LGBTQIA+ population. I work with issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, neurodivergence, coming out, identity changes, and relationship concerns (relationship repair, amicable separation, communication, co-parenting, managing transition/identity changes, kink, and ENM), I offer counseling as well as professional supervision and consultation.
My person-centered approach combines solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and trauma-focused strategies.
I have experience conducting individual, couples, family, and group therapy, both in-office and online. I work with clients presenting a wide range of issues, including depression, stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship and ,family conflict, and teen concerns
My person-centered approach combines solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and trauma-focused strategies.
I have experience conducting individual, couples, family, and group therapy, both in-office and online. I work with clients presenting a wide range of issues, including depression, stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship and ,family conflict, and teen concerns
As a therapist I believe safety in the relationships is key. I value listening with compassion and nonjudgement. I focus on joining with clients to move through difficult past issues, bring balance to present day struggles, and grow in confidence in navigating future concerns. I have had a wide variety of training in Interpersonal Neurobiology, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and other trauma-informed modalities. I have enjoyed working in the mental health field through inpatient psychiatric care, emergency room, schools, community mental health, and in private practice.
As a therapist I believe safety in the relationships is key. I value listening with compassion and nonjudgement. I focus on joining with clients to move through difficult past issues, bring balance to present day struggles, and grow in confidence in navigating future concerns. I have had a wide variety of training in Interpersonal Neurobiology, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and other trauma-informed modalities. I have enjoyed working in the mental health field through inpatient psychiatric care, emergency room, schools, community mental health, and in private practice.
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.
Life can be chaotic, overwhelming, and leave us feeling stuck or questioning what to do next. These feelings can be difficult to describe and process on our own, and you shouldn’t feel alone in your journey. I am passionate about helping individuals work through life challenges as well as celebrate their victories. True self-discovery can be key to living a genuine and authentic life and I’d love to help along the way.
Life can be chaotic, overwhelming, and leave us feeling stuck or questioning what to do next. These feelings can be difficult to describe and process on our own, and you shouldn’t feel alone in your journey. I am passionate about helping individuals work through life challenges as well as celebrate their victories. True self-discovery can be key to living a genuine and authentic life and I’d love to help along the way.
Together we can get you to where you want to be. I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) who is passionate about helping clients work through the issues they're struggling with and improve their mental health and overall well-being. I believe in providing a safe, judgment free environment of compassion, support, and unconditional positive regard to help my clients overcome obstacles in their lives so that they can move forward and thrive.
Together we can get you to where you want to be. I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) who is passionate about helping clients work through the issues they're struggling with and improve their mental health and overall well-being. I believe in providing a safe, judgment free environment of compassion, support, and unconditional positive regard to help my clients overcome obstacles in their lives so that they can move forward and thrive.
I’m a queer, sex‑positive therapist who centers LGBTQIA+ folks, women, nonbinary and trans people in individual and relationship therapy. I’m a good fit if you’re unpacking sexual shame, navigating pelvic pain or chronic illness and sex, exploring your desire or orientation, or trying to make polyamory feel less chaotic and more secure. Together we’ll notice how culture, trauma, and power have shaped your story and build more self‑compassion, choice, and pleasure in how you relate to your body and the people you love. My goal is to offer a brave, playful space where you can be fully yourself and practice new ways of relating.
I’m a queer, sex‑positive therapist who centers LGBTQIA+ folks, women, nonbinary and trans people in individual and relationship therapy. I’m a good fit if you’re unpacking sexual shame, navigating pelvic pain or chronic illness and sex, exploring your desire or orientation, or trying to make polyamory feel less chaotic and more secure. Together we’ll notice how culture, trauma, and power have shaped your story and build more self‑compassion, choice, and pleasure in how you relate to your body and the people you love. My goal is to offer a brave, playful space where you can be fully yourself and practice new ways of relating.
As the Founder of Rainbow of Resilience LLC, I specialize in mental health and substance use disorders. I utilize a holistic approach, while implementing a person centered approach so I can meet you where you are at. My goal is to focus on your overall wellness as an individual, not just sustaining mental/emotional health, but also increasing your quality of life. I have 10 years of experience working in the mental health and substance use field with various agencies in the Franklin County and Central Ohio area. I also have experience with diverse and vulnerable populations as well.
As the Founder of Rainbow of Resilience LLC, I specialize in mental health and substance use disorders. I utilize a holistic approach, while implementing a person centered approach so I can meet you where you are at. My goal is to focus on your overall wellness as an individual, not just sustaining mental/emotional health, but also increasing your quality of life. I have 10 years of experience working in the mental health and substance use field with various agencies in the Franklin County and Central Ohio area. I also have experience with diverse and vulnerable populations as well.
Do you feel like your emotions are in the driver’s seat? Are you finding yourself falling into the same unhealthy habits or relationship patterns? Are you feeling burdened by the pain of your past? These are some of the most common concerns I hear when someone is in search of therapy. My goal is to help people find balance and create a life worth living. I strive to build a trusting relationship with my clients so that they can successfully achieve the goals most personal to them. I want my clients to feel safe and supported, while also encouraged to grow.
Do you feel like your emotions are in the driver’s seat? Are you finding yourself falling into the same unhealthy habits or relationship patterns? Are you feeling burdened by the pain of your past? These are some of the most common concerns I hear when someone is in search of therapy. My goal is to help people find balance and create a life worth living. I strive to build a trusting relationship with my clients so that they can successfully achieve the goals most personal to them. I want my clients to feel safe and supported, while also encouraged to grow.
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