Therapists in Dayton, OH

Participating in therapy, mindfulness, or any practice of healing or self development takes vulnerability and courage. I help hard working men and women who are impacted by stress and/or trauma to quickly uncover internal resources and to untangle sources of stress, so they can show up clear, calm, and connected with their families, at work, and everywhere in between. I see you. I know what you're going through. And I know that it seems easier to just keep pushing and getting things done than it is to stop. I know you wish you could "just get over it". If you are stuck and don't know what to do next, let's connect.

I believe that everyone needs a safe place to talk through events and challenges in life. Using a strengths-based approach, I work with clients to identify goals and develop strategies to achieve those goals. I have significant experience working with children and teens, however, I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, adults and couples.

Therapy can be beneficial to those struggling and facing a variety of challenging life situations. You may be struggling with a relationship, struggling with a physical or mental health issue or have persistent sadness or worries that are getting in the way of your life. Working with a therapist can help you process issues that may be too difficult to work through on your own. I am currently accepting new in-person clients and also offer teletherapy. Additionally, I currently have evening availability.

I connect best with individuals and couples who have a lot of emotions, but have trouble communicating their emotional experiences to people in their lives. These individuals may feel misunderstood, unaccepted, different, or alone, but want desperately to feel understood and accepted.

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.

"I believe that life should be lived with passion and meaning. Anything that is getting in the way of this can be changed or accepted. Through counseling, I will help you alter the course you and your loved ones are traveling in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way. Together, we will find more passion and meaning in your life." My academic training began at the University of Notre Dame, with a B.A., continued at the University of Dayton, with a MS.Ed., and concluded with a Ph.D. at Kent State University.

I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults with disabilities, and people from a wide variety of backgrounds. As a parent , I am familiar with the challenges of raising a child who has special needs. I believe that all therapy should be trauma informed, as we all do the best we can with what we know and what has worked for us in the past. My primary approaches to therapy are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Start.Restore.Heal I would like to assist you with gaining control over your life through positive coping strategies to help address current psychosocial adaptations and poor coping skills. My focus will help you reduce your mental health symptoms by developing healthy life choices, positive coping skills and improved self image. I will provide you with the most exceptional care in a compassionate and authentic manner. I'm currently providing in person and via Telehealth services for individuals seeking therapeutic support. Path to Tranquility Counseling Services is willing help work with you to regain a sense of peace.

Empower Psychology + Wellness (formerly Kline & Associates) has been providing a full range of psychological services to the Dayton area for over 30 years. Our mission is to guide and empower people to overcome mental adversity. Our success and reputation have been built on a foundation of caring and providing exceptional therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and adults.

**EVENING AND WEEKEND APPTS NOW AVAILABLE OVER TELEHEALTH** Sometimes people become stuck as a result of depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, or other issues that disrupt them from living their best life. They may have difficulty moving forward because of excessive worry, unhelpful thoughts, low energy, or the inability to access and utilize healthy coping skills. Therapy provides a safe place to address the issues that affect your life, and to receive the support and guidance you need to overcome limitations and meet your goals.

I would like to have the opportunity to help you gain a better sense of balance in your relationships and personal growth. I offer supportive and compassionate counseling to help empower you in meeting life's struggles in the fast-paced society in which we live.

Alice Walker said, "the most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." Have you given up your power? Depression and anxiety can make us believe that we don't have any power and that things are hopeless. If you struggle with your daily life, relationships, self-esteem, and adjustment to changes, therapy can be a wonderful tool to help aid in your growth and find your power. Black and brown women have a lot coming at them and it can often make you feel powerless, let's work together to work through those things that may be holding you down.

Accepting new clients online and in person - evening availability! Are you an adult or teen that is experiencing life’s challenges and wishing you had someone to walk alongside you as you learn to cope and heal? Maybe it's anxiety, depression, a divorce, loss of a loved or loss of a significant relationship. Maybe you have had changes in a relationship or employment and are struggling to manage on your own. Maybe you want a new perspective and someone to encourage you as you grow - I am here to support you.

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.

Today you might be curious about effective therapeutic experiences that enhance your wellbeing, looking for a new professional member of your personal performance team or struggling and/or frustrated with failing coping strategies and symptom management techniques. You're busy and you don't have time, energy or desire to engage a traditional long therapy process program; and if at all possible, you'd like to start right away. With so much recent change in cultural, career and relational processes; you might be noticing more difficulty in integrating, adapting and concentrating than before and hope you're not being left behind.

*** Accepting new patients. I am only offering telehealth services.*** Peace. Balance. Healing. Awareness. No matter your search, I can help you find it. You deserve to be free from whatever is holding you back, and it can be hard to navigate change by yourself. Life is challenging, overwhelming and even heavy at times. It’s easy to feel lost and alone. But you are not alone! Let me walk alongside you through the challenges you face. I offer a safe, judgement-free space where you will be heard.

I believe that people come to therapy for many reasons but their overall goal is to improve upon their lives and themselves. My main focus and overall goal as a therapist is to help my clients foster a better understanding of themselves and their relationships, in order to achieve a happier, more successful and productive life! I integrate Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to find the best combination to elicit change and personal growth in my clients.

My goal for the counseling relationship is to create a safe environment while offering support to clients struggling with feeling alone, misunderstood, or lost. I show up for clients with an open mind and an opportunity to share their thoughts, express their feelings, and explore their experiences. Everyone deserves the opportunity to speak their truth and be heard and affirmed in return.

I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to make changes in their lives or are at least aware of their need to address their current life situation. I like the challenge of assisting people with their self-limiting beliefs that can create anything less than a fulfilled and happy life. I enjoy helping people with their relationships, marital or otherwise and relish working with couples, helping them redefine their differences, improve communication and rejuvenate their intimacy. I have also written a manual that can help couples who are having sexual issues reconnect and re-establish a healthy sex life.