Therapists in Dayton, OH
I am dedicated to providing a compassionate, secure, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your pain, celebrate your joy, and align with your values. I bring warmth and authenticity to the therapeutic relationship and invite you to show up fully as your whole self. It takes courage to challenge old patterns, and I’m honored to walk alongside you. Whether you're new to therapy or returning, you are welcome here. Reaching out is a brave first step and I commend you for taking it.
I am dedicated to providing a compassionate, secure, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your pain, celebrate your joy, and align with your values. I bring warmth and authenticity to the therapeutic relationship and invite you to show up fully as your whole self. It takes courage to challenge old patterns, and I’m honored to walk alongside you. Whether you're new to therapy or returning, you are welcome here. Reaching out is a brave first step and I commend you for taking it.
You might be feeling stuck in patterns that no longer fit: overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or a quiet disconnection from yourself. You might be processing trauma, burnout, or big life transitions and craving a sense of clarity, safety, and agency. Together, we slow down, make meaning, and help you reclaim the parts of yourself that got buried beneath survival.
You might be feeling stuck in patterns that no longer fit: overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or a quiet disconnection from yourself. You might be processing trauma, burnout, or big life transitions and craving a sense of clarity, safety, and agency. Together, we slow down, make meaning, and help you reclaim the parts of yourself that got buried beneath survival.
Evening and Weekend Appointments Now Available. Each of us is on our own individual journey. At times, we all need assistance to help us overcome the stumbling blocks that are in our path. These stumbling blocks may be from the distant past, recent past, present, or fear of the future and may be affecting us at school, work, home, in relationships, or all the above.
Evening and Weekend Appointments Now Available. Each of us is on our own individual journey. At times, we all need assistance to help us overcome the stumbling blocks that are in our path. These stumbling blocks may be from the distant past, recent past, present, or fear of the future and may be affecting us at school, work, home, in relationships, or all the above.
Finding the right therapist can be frustrating and challenging! Hopefully, I can make your search a little easier. With a warm and empathetic approach, I provide the judgment-free, trusting environment necessary to explore vulnerabilities and foster healing. I work with a diverse client base including people of various ages, backgrounds, and mental health diagnoses. I have advanced training in CBT, DBT and and I’m also well-versed in cognitive, mindfulness.
Finding the right therapist can be frustrating and challenging! Hopefully, I can make your search a little easier. With a warm and empathetic approach, I provide the judgment-free, trusting environment necessary to explore vulnerabilities and foster healing. I work with a diverse client base including people of various ages, backgrounds, and mental health diagnoses. I have advanced training in CBT, DBT and and I’m also well-versed in cognitive, mindfulness.
The counseling relationship is a collaborative agreement in which we work together toward the achievement of your goals. My primary objective is to provide consistent support and guidance, facilitating your journey toward wellness, inner peace, and personal development as you define it. Together, we will clarify and articulate what wellness means to you, and collaboratively strive to realize that vision.
The counseling relationship is a collaborative agreement in which we work together toward the achievement of your goals. My primary objective is to provide consistent support and guidance, facilitating your journey toward wellness, inner peace, and personal development as you define it. Together, we will clarify and articulate what wellness means to you, and collaboratively strive to realize that vision.
With Compassion and understanding I focus on helping clients find positive pathways to better their lives and overcome obstacles that stand in their way. I have a practical, laid back approach to therapy and help clients see different choices and begin achieving their goals. Using evidence based treatment my therapeutic approach is to provide support and give practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
With Compassion and understanding I focus on helping clients find positive pathways to better their lives and overcome obstacles that stand in their way. I have a practical, laid back approach to therapy and help clients see different choices and begin achieving their goals. Using evidence based treatment my therapeutic approach is to provide support and give practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
I’m John, and I work with teens and adults who are done pretending they’re “fine.” If your thoughts feel messy, emotions feel loud, or life feels off-track, this is a space where you don’t have to filter yourself. Whether you’re stuck in family chaos, battling anxiety, questioning who you are, or drowning in stress and self-doubt, we’ll get honest about what’s not working and change it. Therapy here is real, direct, and focused on helping you build confidence and a life that actually feels like yours.
I’m John, and I work with teens and adults who are done pretending they’re “fine.” If your thoughts feel messy, emotions feel loud, or life feels off-track, this is a space where you don’t have to filter yourself. Whether you’re stuck in family chaos, battling anxiety, questioning who you are, or drowning in stress and self-doubt, we’ll get honest about what’s not working and change it. Therapy here is real, direct, and focused on helping you build confidence and a life that actually feels like yours.
Are you exhausted from trying “all the things” and still waking up with a nervous system stuck on high alert, replaying memories you can’t shake & bracing for the next emotional crash? As an EMDR-trained, trauma-centered therapist at New Life Wellness, our work together is highly personalized, collaborative, and grounded in lifestyle medicine so you experience real, sustainable change in daily life.
My specialties include trauma (complex, chronic, acute, sexual, religious), anxiety, depression, anger, grief/loss, chronic pain, relationships, and career counseling.
Are you exhausted from trying “all the things” and still waking up with a nervous system stuck on high alert, replaying memories you can’t shake & bracing for the next emotional crash? As an EMDR-trained, trauma-centered therapist at New Life Wellness, our work together is highly personalized, collaborative, and grounded in lifestyle medicine so you experience real, sustainable change in daily life.
My specialties include trauma (complex, chronic, acute, sexual, religious), anxiety, depression, anger, grief/loss, chronic pain, relationships, and career counseling.
Thank you for reaching out. If you’re moving through a life transition, I may be able to help. We all get stuck at times as we work to grow our sense of self, relationships, and lifestyle. With over 25 years of counseling experience, I strive to honor each person’s unique story while encouraging responsibility and authentic living. I am also certified in Somatic Interventions, EMDR, yoga instruction, and Ecotherapy. I completed a Feb–July 2025 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, applying many of these principles to my own journey. I currently offer telebehavioral health sessions and look forward to supporting you however I can.
Thank you for reaching out. If you’re moving through a life transition, I may be able to help. We all get stuck at times as we work to grow our sense of self, relationships, and lifestyle. With over 25 years of counseling experience, I strive to honor each person’s unique story while encouraging responsibility and authentic living. I am also certified in Somatic Interventions, EMDR, yoga instruction, and Ecotherapy. I completed a Feb–July 2025 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, applying many of these principles to my own journey. I currently offer telebehavioral health sessions and look forward to supporting you however I can.
Struggling to find peace or contentment in your life? You are not alone. So many issues in life can often keep us from the healthier state of mind we all desire. Counseling can help you identify the issues preventing peace and help you learn skills to maintain overall wellness. Therapeutic focus often involves supporting clients through processes of acceptance, healing, change, and decision making. Clients are then equipped to lead healthier, balanced lives even with life's challenges.
Struggling to find peace or contentment in your life? You are not alone. So many issues in life can often keep us from the healthier state of mind we all desire. Counseling can help you identify the issues preventing peace and help you learn skills to maintain overall wellness. Therapeutic focus often involves supporting clients through processes of acceptance, healing, change, and decision making. Clients are then equipped to lead healthier, balanced lives even with life's challenges.
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.
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.
You are used to carrying a lot, at work, at home, and for everyone else. Over time, that weight shows up as work stress, strained relationships, burnout, irritability, struggling with your role as a father, or feeling disconnected from yourself and the people you care about. You may be working hard for the future you want, yet still feel unsure about your purpose or next steps. I help men sort through what is weighing on them and move forward with clearer direction and confidence. Therapy helps you step back, think clearly, and choose a better way forward. Schedule a free consultation to start moving forward.
You are used to carrying a lot, at work, at home, and for everyone else. Over time, that weight shows up as work stress, strained relationships, burnout, irritability, struggling with your role as a father, or feeling disconnected from yourself and the people you care about. You may be working hard for the future you want, yet still feel unsure about your purpose or next steps. I help men sort through what is weighing on them and move forward with clearer direction and confidence. Therapy helps you step back, think clearly, and choose a better way forward. Schedule a free consultation to start moving forward.
Ebony M Speakes-Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LISW-S
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with your identity or self-image? Does it seem difficult to move past things that have happened to you? There are external factors beyond our control can shape how we see ourselves, our thoughts, and emotions. Our life challenges may be caused by the effects of trauma, family dynamics, or systems like class, race, and gender. At Dr. Ebony & Associates, we help bring awareness to the impact that dominant culture plays in your personal development and ability to lead a full and healthy life.
Are you struggling with your identity or self-image? Does it seem difficult to move past things that have happened to you? There are external factors beyond our control can shape how we see ourselves, our thoughts, and emotions. Our life challenges may be caused by the effects of trauma, family dynamics, or systems like class, race, and gender. At Dr. Ebony & Associates, we help bring awareness to the impact that dominant culture plays in your personal development and ability to lead a full and healthy life.
I connect best with individuals 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.
I connect best with individuals 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.
You'll feel confident and comfortable working with me because you'll know that we are a team and that I'll always have your best interests at heart. I am an incredibly attentive listener and will work very hard to understand your needs and then tailor my approach to meet your individual needs. We'll work together to develop skills and overcome negative patterns of thinking and to navigate any issues you're facing such as anxiety, depression, school or peer issues, family relationships, low self-esteem, grief, sexual identity, or other concerns you might have. I am open minded and will fully accept you for who you are as a person.
You'll feel confident and comfortable working with me because you'll know that we are a team and that I'll always have your best interests at heart. I am an incredibly attentive listener and will work very hard to understand your needs and then tailor my approach to meet your individual needs. We'll work together to develop skills and overcome negative patterns of thinking and to navigate any issues you're facing such as anxiety, depression, school or peer issues, family relationships, low self-esteem, grief, sexual identity, or other concerns you might have. I am open minded and will fully accept you for who you are as a person.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Hello, My name is Jessica Michels, I am a clinical social worker with an independent license to practice. I believe in a client-centered strengths-based approach to working with clients. I have an extensive background working with clients who have experienced trauma and I hold a certification as a trauma specialist. I have experience providing a variety of therapeutic approaches dependent on the client's needs.
Hello, My name is Jessica Michels, I am a clinical social worker with an independent license to practice. I believe in a client-centered strengths-based approach to working with clients. I have an extensive background working with clients who have experienced trauma and I hold a certification as a trauma specialist. I have experience providing a variety of therapeutic approaches dependent on the client's needs.
My philosophy is that within each of us is the capacity to flourish. Counseling can be transformational for people working through life transitions, painful emotions, challenging relationships, and so much more. Together we can work to implement practical strategies that cultivate positive wellbeing and decrease stress. I help my clients to deepen their awareness and self-compassion so that they can feel empowered to make nurturing choices for themselves each day.
My philosophy is that within each of us is the capacity to flourish. Counseling can be transformational for people working through life transitions, painful emotions, challenging relationships, and so much more. Together we can work to implement practical strategies that cultivate positive wellbeing and decrease stress. I help my clients to deepen their awareness and self-compassion so that they can feel empowered to make nurturing choices for themselves each day.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world and the pressure to keep it together, even when you’re running on empty? Do you feel like you put your own emotions aside because it's the only way to feel functional or sane? I'm Dr. Katey Gibbins-Burdette, a licensed clinical psychologist; I help adults, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, and disconnected build sustainable changes and reconnect with themselves. My approach is warm, genuine, and direct. I’m passionate about helping people heal from trauma, build deeper connections, and create lives that feel more grounded, meaningful, and true to who they are.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world and the pressure to keep it together, even when you’re running on empty? Do you feel like you put your own emotions aside because it's the only way to feel functional or sane? I'm Dr. Katey Gibbins-Burdette, a licensed clinical psychologist; I help adults, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, and disconnected build sustainable changes and reconnect with themselves. My approach is warm, genuine, and direct. I’m passionate about helping people heal from trauma, build deeper connections, and create lives that feel more grounded, meaningful, and true to who they are.
I have been practicing as a social worker since 2018. I have had the good fortune to work for several types of agencies during that time and have experience with severe, persistent mental illness as a result of my time working for an inpatient psychiatric unit as well as experience working as a therapist in community mental health. I am currently working with adults aged 18 and up. I have been successfully treating first responders, military personnel, and survivors of domestic violence and child abuse.
I have been practicing as a social worker since 2018. I have had the good fortune to work for several types of agencies during that time and have experience with severe, persistent mental illness as a result of my time working for an inpatient psychiatric unit as well as experience working as a therapist in community mental health. I am currently working with adults aged 18 and up. I have been successfully treating first responders, military personnel, and survivors of domestic violence and child abuse.
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Number of Therapists in Dayton, OH
500+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Dayton, OH who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Relationship Issues |
| 65% | Stress |
| 64% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 85% | Aetna |
| 70% | Anthem |
| 67% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Dayton, OH see their clients
| 62% | In Person and Online | |
| 38% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |