Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Dayton, OH

The counseling relationship is an agreement we enter into together; it is a collaborative relationship where, as a team, we work toward your goal. My aim is to be a source of support and guidance to help you reach wellness, inner peace, healing, and in becoming your best self as you see it. I will support you in defining what wellness looks like and means to you and together we can work to achieve that vision.

Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, childhood trauma , or mood swings? Do you have trouble speaking up for yourself, asking for what you need, or setting healthy boundaries? Is the "new normal" not supporting your needs? I'd love to unpack that with you, and support you in building a life that fulfills you! This is your journey, and as your therapist, I can be a helpful guide along the way. Sometimes folks are afraid of "starting over with a new therapist" or "having to rehash the past". It's totally valid to be nervous about opening up to a new person, practically a stranger, but we can start on this new path together!

I am an African American Independently Licensed Social Worker, who has much experience working with African American Women, Children, and Families. I am here to assist children, adolescents, and families with adoption and attachment issues. I am also a Certified Child Adolescent Trauma Professional. I also assist Adult Clients, especially African American Women with issues of trauma and decision making.

As of 03/13/2023 I am full. I will have availability in late April My hours are 9 to 5, Monday through Friday. If you have trauma in your past, then I can help! I love EMDR and how effective it is. Therapy is more than "just talking". It can help you to learn new ways of thinking, and new coping skills. Let's take the journey towards healing together. I have over 25 years of experience in outpatient mental health , and I have seen numerous people grow and change in order to live their best life. As an experienced LPCC Mental Health counselor who is EMDR certified, I love seeing people heal from their trauma experience.

"There are far better things ahead than those we leave behind." C.S Lewis. If you are ready for your life to be different and you would like some help getting it there I would welcome the opportunity to go through that process with you. In the 14 years I have been in my profession I have worked in a variety of settings with adults, adolescents and children and have enjoyed every part of it equally. Each therapeutic relationship is different. I appreciate and value each dynamic with recognition of the unique opportunities they bring.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation and I have 13+ years of experience providing mental health and substance use treatment to children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, couples, and families. I utilize many different models of therapy to help clients reach their specific goals including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and EMDR. Areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem, abuse and trauma , grief/loss, relational issues, substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+