Psychodynamic Therapists in Dayton, OH

The path to healing is not a straight line. There will be ups, downs and side steps. However, with the help of therapy the path to healing can be made less bumpy. Understanding the best ways to navigate part of your life journey will help you maintain a healthy mental state of being. My specialty in psychodynamic therapy and solution focused therapy equips me to guide you to deeply understand your feelings and thoughts during your self-reflection. In our sessions, you will be provided tools and strategies to enhance your positive self-talk, and meditation techniques to improve your emotional self-regulation.

Building a trusting, collaborative relationship is at the forefront of my work, though I’m aware this looks differently with each of my clients. I see the process of change as occurring in the context of relationships and through exploration of patterns that may be preventing one from living a fulfilling life. Through the discovery of these patterns, we can begin to understand how to live life more genuinely. I am a relational and psychodynamic therapist who incorporates various therapeutic approaches and interventions, including cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques.

Working from a multicultural perspective that employs a Person-centered approach, I am able to gain a holistic perspective of you. Throughout your therapy, we will collaborate as we tend to your inner life; both the light and shadow. I will listen to you closely with care and curiosity, and without judgment. I align closely with Jungian theory and primarily use Psychodynamic Therapy. By helping you find and recognize patterns in your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs, you can gain insight into yourself. I find this approach fosters individuation and integration, allowing for wholeness and becoming the highest version of yourself.

I am motivated and passionate about helping client’s to have the best quality of life possible. I enjoy working with clients who experiencing life changes and transitions. I often assist clients in exploring historical relationship dynamics, and help clients to utilize their own strengths and insight to make positive changes in their lives. I aim to help provide a safe place for clients to explore, grow, and cope through difficult times. It’s not always easy to seek help, but I believe anything is possible through a strong therapeutic partnership.

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.

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.

Accepting new clients online and in person. Seeking help and vulnerability can be scary and difficult. Taking the step to find change in your life is a powerful and courageous move. I believe people are capable of growth and change and living a life they enjoy. People come to therapy for a variety of reasons, but I believe what everyone can find through the process is more peace, joy, and excitement for life.

I provide comprehensive, caring and professional therapuetic services with a specialization in mental health, trauma, adoption issues as well as individual/family counseling. My services enhance self esteem while providing coping skills and fostering resilience and empowerment to make positive change.

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.

You have likely accomplished many things already in your life, whether you are a young adult, a parent, grandparent, or a couple. Well-being, and challenges to our abilities to cope, however, are not just the challenge of others, "those less fortunate." Leaders and professionals face unique challenges and levels of stress, as do highly successful students. All of us face grief, loss, change, and challenges may weigh on us, and/or inspire us to new heights of accomplishment and success. Whether you are in some level of personal crisis, challenge, or just need a tune up, I am honored to assist you. Come and find compassion and CARE.

If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.

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.

I am accepting new clients, and offer appointments as late as 8PM. I believe it is imperative to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment for each of my clients. I address my clients with empathy and respect. Sometimes we need help, and I am here to listen, make recommendations provide options, coping skills, etc., in an objective manner. My target populations are adults, and adolescents (11 - 18). I will help you develop and grow in the direction you want to go by setting goals and by maintaining a collaborative client/counselor relationship. You will be in a safe place to express yourself and your needs.

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.

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.

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.

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.