Teen Therapists in Dayton, OH

I most often work with an individual adult or teen who wants healing and growth: healing from trauma and pain, growth in relationships with others and within self. Most clients have a desire for more connection, truthfulness about themselves and their world, peace, and spiritual life. I also enjoy working with couples and families toward better communication and relational health.

Accepting New Patients!!! Madeline Albright said, "It took a long time for me to develop a voice and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent." If you are looking to develop your voice and sense of self while overcoming the pain of trauma, I am here to help. Many times, we as women don't use our voice for fear of not being believed, heard, or understood. We keep our pain inside, and it's not healthy.

Jordan North is a Dayton-area therapist specializing in working with preteen, adolescent and college-age students with an emphasis on life course issues, interpersonal conflicts and issues surrounding identity (gender, race, class, sexuality). Practicing mental health professional with over half a decade in the field including as a case manager, school based therapist and middle school counselor. Licensed clinical mental health counselor and school counselor emphasizing a person-centered and trauma-informed approach to everyday challenges.

I specialize in working with youth and families who have experienced trauma, have difficulty regulating their emotions, or are having difficulties in school. I understand it can be difficult for a child or adolescent to seek mental health services; I use various techniques including play and art to help engage my clients in the counseling process. I make sure to involve clients in every step of the way to ensure that the treatment plan and interventions meet the client’s unique needs. I also offer tele-counseling if transportation is an issue or you simply want to stay home!

I believe that mental health issues arise when we are faced with overwhelming emotions in isolation. Without the necessary support, emotions get so big and daunting that we defend ourselves against them, leading to numbness, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to invite intense emotions into the room so that we can learn to regulate them together and they can be reincorporated into the psyche, leading to a fuller and healthier life.

Life has many challenges, at times we all need a listening ear of support. If your tired of being sick and tired let's work together to gain a balance in your relationships and personal growth. I offer supportive and compassionate counseling to help empower you in meeting life's struggles. I have a holistic approach to counseling that builds from a person's strenghts, by identifing challenges and working towards achieving balances in everyday living.

Maya Angelou said, "You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." Our youth and young adults today are faced with unique challenges their families and loved ones could not have prepared for. Do you or your teen struggle to cope with the events happening in their life? I offer support, tools, and guidance for kids and families that are having difficulty navigating this challenging time. A healthy future can be possible. I also offer EMDR to help with trauma experienced by clients.

When I decided to pursue a career as a therapist I did so because I wanted to make the world a better place, and decided to do that by helping one person at a time . My primary approach to mental health counseling is the Person -Centered approach . This means I believe that no one knows you better than you know yourself. It is my job to help you identify goals , improve communication , strengthen self-esteem and develop solutions and coping skills. During the counseling process you are in the driver's seat, I am just a GPS to help you on the road to better mental health. However, I'm not closed to other counseling approaches.

"My mission in life is not to merely survive, but to thrive and do so with some passion, compassion, some humor, and some style." -Maya Angelou As black women we are usually the last on our list- the order is usually kids, partners, parents, family, jobs, friends... then you. All of this and we're barely making it. Why continue to struggle and merely survive, when you can thrive. Depression doesn't always look like tears and pity parties. It can look like overwhelm, anger, unstable emotions, isolation, and anxiety too! Sound like anyone you know? Is it you girl?

My approach is grounded in social justice work, Humanistic Psychology, Jungian theory, and Person Centered practices. My specialization is in somatic therapy and expressive art therapy and I am a practitioner of Generative Somatics and a facilitator of the Be Present Empowerment Model. I work with individuals, adults, adolescent and children as well as couples and families. I welcome anyone interested in exploring and healing a broad spectrum of life experiences. These include: Identity Issues, Personal Empowerment, Self love and acceptance, Relationship issues, Emotional and behavioral obstacles, trauma and abuse as well as life transitions and personal growth goals.

*Not currently accepting new clients* I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have facilitated several groups including topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, social skills, and creative journaling. I believe in tailoring therapy to each unique individual, drawing from a wide range of theories. I work collaboratively to identify what my clients want out of therapy and develop strength based goals. Using my creativity, I design interventions that will benefit clients in achieving their goals as well as have a little fun. Various forms of art and play are often incorporated into sessions.

Life has many challenges, at times we all need a listening ear of support. If your tired of being sick and tired let's work together to gain a balance in your relationships, work and personal growth. Living in Balance offers supportive and compassionate counseling for individual and family interventions, to help empower you in meeting life's struggles. LIB respects your choices and your beliefs, acknowledging that difficult situation can be workable by achieving a common understanding. We are very sensitive to the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

My purpose is to assist children, adolescent , and young adults shift their thinking beyond external definitions and look inside to define themselves. Skewed definitions of self lead to difficulty regulating emotions, difficulties in school, or other emotional disorders such as depression and anxiety which can lead to poor coping skills. Parents allow me to journey with you and your child to successfully navigate the next steps toward a purposeful life.

Reaching out for help with mental health issues can be extremely difficult, and your bravery has led you to take this first step. Now that you have made it this far, I can assure you that there is a well-traveled path to wellness that is waiting for you. My goal is to help guide you on this path to meaningful change so that you can realize your full potential.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed in life? Are you feeling lost or confused while navigating through a life transition? When you’re experiencing feelings like these, being able to work through them in a safe environment that is free from judgement is important. Whether its relationship difficulties, work/school, or issues from past trauma, I’ll walk with you on this part of your life journey and together we will move towards helping you achieve the personal growth & inner strength you desire, finding solutions that work for you, and developing skills that can continue to help you throughout your life.

Hello! You are already on your way to finding a solution to the issues that are keeping you from becoming the person you want to be. The answers that you need and want are not far away, and together we can find the best solutions that work for you!