Therapists in Dayton, OH

Jacqueline McKenzie received the degree of Associate of Applied Science in Mental Health Technology Degree in 1974. She recieved a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from The University of Dayton in 1989. A Master of Arts in Specialized Ministries from The United Theological Seminary in December,2005. Jacqueline McKenzie's professional experiences includes outpatient and inpatient psychotherapy. She has supervised Master Level Social Worker students. Jacqueline McKenzie has taught at adjunct at WIlberforce University. The Wright State University as adjunct professor a course on Contextual Ethics for social workers.

You'll feel confident and comfortable working with me because you'll know that we are a team and that I'll always have your best interests at heart. I am an incredibly attentive listener and will work very hard to understand your needs and then tailor my approach to meet your individual needs. We'll work together to develop skills and overcome negative patterns of thinking and to navigate any issues you're facing such as anxiety, depression, school or peer issues, family relationships, low self-esteem, grief, sexual identity, or other concerns you might have. I am open minded and will fully accept you for who you are as a person.

Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have a passion for helping people. I became a therapist to help and encourage people. I have a wide variety of experience. I worked in community health for several years. During that time, I saw a multitude up clients with a variety of issues to include but not limited to addiction, depression, bi - polar disorder, and many others. I provided care inpatient and outpatient and ran many different types of groups for adults and children. I worked with children and families on our juvenile unit as well.

My office now offers therapy exclusively online. Services are available to residents of Ohio and Indiana! Experience therapy in the comfort of your home or anywhere you have private access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet or computer. With respect and honor for every client, I teach skills and promote insights to further personal growth. A variety of techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques and others are used depending on the specific client. Most recently offering Cognitive Processing Therapy as treatment for PTSD and trauma.

Psychotherapy is a healing process. We believe in creating a supportive, empathic environment to allow you to begin your journey. We can help foster insight, knowledge and skills to help improve your quality of life. The process of change begins from within. We can help you progress through your stages of change by teaching you skills, providing support and motivation to help you reach your goals and maintain these changes. We strongly believe in the self and one's inner ability to restore any imbalance to help live a more meaningful and purposeful life.

I help people become more successful and content in all areas of life; to identify and/or surpass their goals, overcome obstacles, meet challenges and feel more alive. I work to support addiction recovery, changing negative habits, improving relationships, overcoming life and professional challenges, in addition to coping with medical and mental health issues. Let me assist you discover and overcome your roadblocks, establish good life habits, as well as actualizing your potential.

I am passionate about women feeling empowered to make changes to help them hope, heal, and live wholeheartedly. I specialize in grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and women's issues. I work with a variety of therapeutic models and skills, including EMDR, DBT, and ACT, to best come alongside my clients on their unique journeys.

Many of us are hurting for many different reasons. Some may come from a broken family, experience financial burdens, have medical problems, have lost loved ones, or are stressed from perfectionism. Children experience adjustment difficulties, behavioral issues, and trauma; Adolescents: new hormones, bullying, depression, identity struggles, peer pressure, and fears of the future; Adults: relational conflict, family conflict, financial hardships, prejudices, and difficult life changes. What most of us have in common is that we want to feel good about ourselves, needed, and belonged.

I provide an eclectic approach utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills, CBT, Polyvagal therapeutic approach, and trauma informed approaches, including Dr. Bruce Perry's Neurosequential Model of Treatment (NMT). I utilize movement, breath work, and mindfullness skills to help reset the nervous system. I tailor my therapeutic approach to client needs and client centered approach. I work to combine evidenced based treatment and empowerment and partnership with clients to meet their goal. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your challenges in your journey.

Today you might be curious about effective therapeutic experiences that enhance your wellbeing, looking for a new professional member of your personal performance team or struggling and/or frustrated with failing coping strategies and symptom management techniques. You're busy and you don't have time, energy or desire to engage a traditional long therapy process program; and if at all possible, you'd like to start right away. With so much recent change in cultural, career and relational processes; you might be noticing more difficulty in integrating, adapting and concentrating than before and hope you're not being left behind.

If you are sitting there and wondering to yourself why do I feel this way, why am I not living or producing the life that I desire or maybe you have had some traumatic events in your life that you desire to break through so that you can engage again in life, or that you do not feel comfortable in your own skin. I am here to help with over 21 years of experience in counseling and specializing in psychopathology. I use humor in my sessions to help build rapport and to help clients experience laughter in their day.

I'm happy you are here. I work with women and new parents who are struggling with the transition to pregnancy or parenting and want to feel more enjoyment and confidence in their new identity and relationships. I know it can be intimidating to consider therapy. You may be pregnant or newly postpartum, grappling with the physical, emotional, and environmental changes that come with such a transition. You may be a tired or stressed out parent, trying to “have it all” but always falling behind the endless to-dos. I understand the difficulties that come with expanding your family. We can work together to improve your wellbeing.

Since each of our clients is unique, we do not take a cookie-cutter approach to counseling. Our clinicians will propose a care plan after an appropriate assessment. This care plan will be based on the client’s reasons for seeking help while incorporating their personal goals and strengths.

"There are far better things ahead than those we leave behind." C.S Lewis. If you are ready for your life to be different and you would like some help getting it there I would welcome the opportunity to go through that process with you. In the 14 years I have been in my profession I have worked in a variety of settings with adults, adolescents and children and have enjoyed every part of it equally. Each therapeutic relationship is different. I appreciate and value each dynamic with recognition of the unique opportunities they bring.

Groups Enrolling Now: Healing Trauma Therapy Group and Sex Addiction Therapy Group. Anxiety, shame, depression, and relationship stress are some of the most common impacts of trauma. Whether you have experienced trauma from childhood abuse or neglect, interpersonal violence, combat, infidelity or from your calling as a first responder or mental health professional, you deserve liberation. If you are stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless, I would be honored to sit with you, hear your story and help you find or restore joy and peace in your life.

I specialize in working with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. These situations can be difficult to navigate on our own, but with the help of a third party to understand the goals and priorities, these situations can become more manageable. My ideal client is someone who wants to work as a partner in the therapy process to achieve a better understanding of their needs in a way that makes sense to them. I believe that individuals are the expert in their own lives, and my job is to provide insight and observations to better understand how your inherent strengths can help you through tough times.

Stephanie Little is a Psychologist in Ohio who has been practicing since 2016. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree from Smith College, her M.S. and PhD from Vanderbilt University, and completed her pre-doctoral internship at Vanderbilt's Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Stephanie has extensive training in diagnosis; thus, she is able to assess psychological disorders fully and accurately in youth. She utilizes evidence-based interventions, including cognitive-behavioral, family, humanistic, psychodynamic, and play therapies, while considering each client's unique characteristics and situation.

I believe therapy can be a beneficial tool to assist those who are hurting, dissatisfied, or filled with uncertainty. Sometimes we find ourselves struggling in our relationships. We may have persistent sadness or worries that get in the way of life. We may have losses that are too difficult to process on our own. Or we may feel our life has just gotten off track. There are many reasons to seek therapy. Do you want to learn and try new coping skills? Do you want to improve a relationship? Do you want help working through a problem in your life? I can help. I offer therapy in-person or online and have evening availability.

My philosophy is that within each of us is the capacity to flourish. Counseling can be transformational for people working through life transitions, painful emotions, challenging relationships, and so much more. Together we can work to implement practical strategies that cultivate positive wellbeing and decrease stress. I help my clients to deepen their awareness and self-compassion so that they can feel empowered to make nurturing choices for themselves each day.