Elders (65+) Therapists in Dayton, OH

Hello. My name is Jennifer (Jen) Gobel. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing virtually via teletherapy in Ohio. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have worked in a variety of settings since becoming a counselor and have found my niche in private practice. I have worked with individuals ranging in ages from 5 to 65+ with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and much more. I have enjoyed the unique characteristics that each person brings as we are all such interesting individuals.

First, thank you for reaching out. If you're in a life transition I may be able to help. My basic philosophy is that we sometimes become stuck on our journey to fully develop our self, our relationships, and our lifestyle. I have over 25 years successful counseling experience and strive to respect the unique stories and struggles of each client while encouraging responsibility and authentic living. This is my role in helping you. I also am certified in telebehavioral health (online counseling) if that works best for you and your schedule. I look forward to helping however I can.

I dreamed of becoming a therapist when I was young and my passion for helping others has grown stronger with time. Mental health has great meaning in my life and I hope I can work with you to help you with your mental health. I have experience in working with individuals dealing with stress and anxiety, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, depression, anger management, homelessness, poverty, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, substance and alcohol use disorders, and human trafficking, among other issues. I use a variety of methods to help my clients dissect and understand each aspect of their mental health.

Are you frustrated with feeling worthless or invisible? Resentful about taking care of others? Need someone to take care of YOU? I specialize in helping women resolve the issues that directly affect them -- body image, feelings, the past, relationships, and children. I believe that the connection we make will help you find solutions that fit for you, become more open and accepting of yourself, and develop a greater capacity for intimacy. You will find a safe and nonjudgmental atmosphere in which you feel validated as you learn to express your emotions and examine your thoughts.

I feel it is important to offer expert quality care that is compassionate, and tailored to each person's uniqueness as an individual. I have 33 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, families, and adults facing various life challenges. Time passes quickly. We often spend our days unhappy, and stressed. Sometimes it can be difficult to see beyond the hardships, and realize what matters most to us. If you can't change a situation, change your perspective.

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.

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.

Life can be very challenging at times. We often take care of our physical health and other needs, but may not focus on our mental health. We all deserve to take a step back and take care of ourselves. Many times depression, anxiety and stress can become overwhelming. Taking time to focus on issues like these can help move life in a much more positive direction.

My areas of expertise are health and wellness. I treat people and families, not illness or disorders. I utilize a convergent multidisciplinary approach to assessment and treatment that focuses on people's inherent strengths to help them achieve their goals. My approach is a prevention-based model driven by the needs of the people for whom we work. I incorporate a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional approaches to health and wellness, striving to make each person's experience with us unique, functional, and meaningful.

Clients come to therapy looking for a comfortable environment and to find a therapist that is open, honest and is able to assist them with gaining tools into helping them cope with their particular situation.

As a psychologist with 40+ years of experience, I help partners build bridges over relationship divides when you’re at odds. All you need is to invest in a “neutral” expert to guide you. My marriage/couple/family clients report leaving sessions feeling better off because I don’t take sides and offer proven communication tools. Although change is difficult, the surest route to happiness is to grow and change.

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.

Trena Jenkins is a Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2000. She has an MSW from The Ohio State University. Trena believes every person should be treated with dignity and respect no matter what challenges they are facing. She will provide you with a supportive environment where you can safely explore and work through the thoughts, feelings, and experiences that are interfering with your quality of life. By working together, Trena will help you to gain the strength and personal growth needed for you to move forward with life and living.

Every person's journey through life is unique and will inevitably bring about challenging situations, particularly when we feel alone or lost in what we are facing. As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a trusting and warm environment, to allow you to explore and gain understanding of the challenges you face, as well as the possibilities that may create a positive change. I utilize person-centered and integrated approaches in therapy to address the dynamics of your inner life and commit to supporting your emotional growth, which allows me to create a therapeutic experience that's unique to each client.

I have been working as a therapist since 2006 and have extensive knowledge and experience working with individuals dealing with stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, death, divorce, loss of a loved one to suicide, women's issues, relationships (couples and families), life transitions, and domestic violence, among other issues. I have a client-centered approach and focus on the individual needs and concerns of each of my clients. I use evidence-based interventions to help my clients reduce their symptoms, promote recovery and develop optimal health and well-being

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.