Therapists in Dayton, OH

Not feeling good about yourself or feel shame or guilt over past or present experiences that still impact your life today? If your stress is increasing, do you resort to unhealthy practices just trying not to feel? Do you struggle to effectively communicate with your spouse, family members or in other relationships? Depression, anxiety, anger and grief may be draining your energy while making it difficult to seek help. If you're feeling stuck and don't know how to take the next right step--call (937) 748-8799 now to begin to learn how to manage your life more effectively while experiencing renewed life energy!

I work with a variety of clients, all having one thing in common: They are unhappy with the direction their life has taken and seek insight so that their lives can change. Whether they are wanting to process a life event and only want to come one or two sessions, or whether they want to make a long-term connection with a counselor, I tailor my therapy to my clients' needs. My approach is interactive, engaging my clients in conversations that help them process past or present events, so that they can find their own path to healing.

I have many years of experience working with survivors of domestic violence, children, adolescents, adults with disabilities, and people from a wide variety of backgrounds. As a parent who has raised a child with a disability, I am familiar with the challenges of raising a child who has special needs. I believe that all therapy should be trauma informed, as we all do the best we can with what we know and what has worked for us in the past. My primary approaches to therapy are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I have specialized training in career counseling, and am

Understanding the whole person is of utmost importance. I am empowered to help people deal with and find relief for life's hurts. I help find the unique solutions to encourage health, happiness and well-being. I do this through a deep sense of understanding, compassion and personal experience. Over the past twenty years as an educator, pastor, businessman and counselor, I have helped many people in their pursuit of healing and wholeness. These experiences have not only provided me with a greater understanding of people's needs, but they also have helped me develop solid solutions for professional treatment.

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.

If you are looking for a safe, compassionate, nonjudgemental person to talk to about the problems you are having, I can help. I have 20+ years of experience in the counseling field. I have worked in a variety of settings including a community mental health center, a private psychiatric office, a school setting, and an alcohol and drug treatment center. My goal is to help you achieve your goals, which might include helping you identify your strengths, improve your relationships, reduce negative symptoms, teach coping skills, enhance your self esteem, help you express your emotions, and provide support and guidance.

Have you experienced profound loss or a significant change? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic syndrome? Are you stuck and unable to move past the pain of a very difficult experience? Unfortunately, there are circumstances in life we simply can not manage on our own. Dr. Carmela helps individuals navigate intense periods of grief with our model of safe, compassionate care and end-of-life planning and support.

Riverscape Counseling is a Counseling Practice dedicated to holistic psychotherapeutic care. Integrating the latest research with timeless principles of emotional development. Riverscape clinicians support you quickly and meaningfully to reduce your suffering and improve your life. Each of our counselors is highly trained and committed to living our core principles of wisdom, compassion, and mindfulness and a commitment toward treating the underserved in our community.

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.

It is my belief there is no crisis or concern too insurmountable or insignificant where the presence of a supportive therapeutic relationship cannot be beneficial. Seeking counseling is the first step on the path toward gaining insight, meaning and healing. I support clients in understanding emotions, thoughts and behaviors that may be causing suffering and impairing healthy functioning. I see adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, life transitions, difficult family dynamics, effective communication, anger, stress, and PTSD. I am humbled to walk alongside you on your path to healing.

Accepting New Clients With Immediate Availability. Each of us is on our own individual journey. At times, we all need assistance to help us overcome the stumbling blocks that are in our path. These stumbling blocks may be from the distant past, recent past, present, or fear of the future and may be affecting us at school, work, home, in relationships, or all the above.

My ideal client is an individual who is highly motivated to change, and ready to put the work in to make that happen.

I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to make changes in their lives or are at least aware of their need to address their current life situation. I like the challenge of assisting people with their self-limiting beliefs that can create anything less than a fulfilled and happy life. I enjoy helping people with their relationships, marital or otherwise and relish working with couples, helping them redefine their differences, improve communication and rejuvenate their intimacy. I have also written a manual that can help couples who are having sexual issues reconnect and re-establish a healthy sex life.

People strive to create meaningful relationships. Many enter psychotherapy because that need isn't being met, wasn't met, or because they fear it won't be met. People feel/behave for reasons often outside awareness. Attempts to master psychological pain determine why people behave consistently, predictably, and sometimes self-destructively. The therapeutic relationship is determined by my ability to provide a safe forum for examining thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by maintaining a nonjudgmental, empathic rapport. Successful treatment integrates cognitive and emotional components of people developing increasing self-awareness. It includes supportive and interpretive interventions, while also leveraging strengths.

A very warm welcome to you! I am a licensed professional clinical counselor offering convenient teletherapy services in both Ohio and South Carolina and have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I am an open-minded and caring counselor who emphasizes a strength-based philosophy in my therapeutic work by encouraging you to identify and utilize your innate and unique strengths to help facilitate the healing and growth process. I have extensive experience working effectively with children, adolescents, adults, and elderly clients.

I offer a client centered approach to my therapy style. I will assist you to identify and work on your mental health needs in a caring and genuine way. My purpose as a clinician is to build on your strengths and assist with your growth process. I offer a warm an personalized experience for each of my clients to create a healthy and productive theraputic relationship.

Disclaimer: In Person sessions only. Are you exhausted from wrestling your inner demons or existing in the past? Does it feel like you have been living life on autopilot or as an outside observer? We can only carry the weight of our inner world for so long until inevitably, something has to give. It's at this breaking point that we seek outside help. If you have reached this point it would be my privilege to walk with you. I am committed to coming alongside you in finding healing, meaning, and a sense of being alive.

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.

I'm a therapist who believes that therapy should feel authentic and help people to change their life based on their own experience. I want to learn about you. I will be the trusted voice that will challenge you to grow, and also to remind you to be gentle with yourself. I work best with people living with depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, and abuse. I have an interest in helping people who experience chronic trauma and PTSD, as well as those who identify as adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional homes (ACA/ACOA).