Therapists in Dayton, OH

Our mission is to make getting mental health care the norm. And while we know that going to therapy and being vulnerable with someone you just met can seem scary, we do everything we can to make each session as comfortable and fun as possible. As your professional secret keepers, we aim to walk along this journey with you and provide you with a safe place to talk, decompress, and heal.

I ascribe to an Existential/Humanistic theoretical approach to counseling. I am interested in working with the LGBTQ community, those with chronic pain problems, chronic health problems, dissociative disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, women's issues, and suicide prevention. I enjoy helping people learn to cope and assist them in finding a resolution to the difficulties they experience in life. I do not work with couples or do relationship counseling.

Are you a woman who has ever asked herself "Why am I like this?" Because your're feeling caught in a loop of overthinking, people-pleasing, and striving for unreachable perfection? Exhausted by trying to be everything to everyone and getting caught in the spiral of worries? Burdened by unhealed wounds, strained relationships, or that nagging feeling of being stuck and unfulfilled? Tired of just treating symptoms rather than healing the root causes of your 'stuckness?' Craving a life ignited with purpose, a life where you're thriving, not just surviving, leaving behind the impulse to compare it to everyone else's 'highlight reel'?

Hello! My name is Kristin Dolph. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a specialization in trauma and wellness. I provide therapeutic services to a wide variety of emotional and mental health needs for adults, adolescents, children, and couples. My passion is to help my clients in becoming the best version of themselves. I strive to help all my clients by providing a safe and therapeutic environment filled with compassion and acceptance for optimal growth.

As your therapist, it’s my job to meet you where you’re at. What are you hoping to get out of therapy? Together, we can create a treatment plan and goals. Whether you’ve been in therapy for years or this is your first session, we will work together to figure out what will be most beneficial. Therapy sessions can look a variety of ways. Maybe it’s processing a recent trauma, identifying and breaking unhealthy patterns, or building skills. Our sessions will be a safe space where we can learn coping skills, build a better relationship with yourself and your body, figure out effective tactics for managing stress/anxiety, and more.

Limiting NEW clients to those seeking group counseling. Those seeking Eating Disorder Group treatment can be seen individually; if only interested in individuals, I can put you on my waiting list. Mental Health Support and Wellness group is open; I'm unable to take on individuals seeking individual general mental health counseling. Therapy is an opportunity for you to have support in taking a look at your life and yourself to make a change. Taking a new approach to face your challenges requires courage. I believe that allowing yourself to connect with others, such as in a group, can be an invaluable part of the healing process.

Accepting clients ages 6 and older. Do you or your child experience a lot of "big feelings?" Maybe you live with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, Autism, or maybe you're going through a big life transition. If that sounds like you, I could be a good fit. I've been in the mental health field for 10 years, working with kids (ages 6+), teens, adults, and families from many backgrounds. I am a warm and welcoming, laid back therapist who believes that therapy can be a fun and uplifting process. I will assign homework, ask you to try new things, and I'll strive to be creative and flexible in our work together.

I work with minors and adults using evidence based practices. I believe each individual has strengths that can be used to improve mental health. I use an integrative approach and have experience working with anxiety, stress and trauma, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, impulse-control disorders, and personality disorders.

It takes courage to engage in therapy and share your struggles. Challenges in life, anxiety, increased alcohol use, not getting along with others and now you feel isolated? You don't want to do it alone anymore. You will receive individual attention recognizing you as a whole person. Together we will build on your strengths, utilize EMDR, and understand difficult life experiences. You'll have a safe environment where you can explore your choices and opportunities.