Depression Therapists in Grand Rapids, OH

Ohio Therapist Sarah Wearsch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LSW
Grand Rapids, OH 43522
Waitlist for new clients
Abandonment, addiction, anger, angst about civil rights/democracy, anxiety, betrayal, depression, DV/IPV, fearfulness, grief, hopelessness, isolation, loneliness, low self-esteem, mood swings, narcissistic abuse, negativity, neglect, nervousness, panic, OCD, perfectionism, C/PTSD, SA, self-sabotage, sexual concerns, social anxiety/skills, stress, substance use, suicide loss survivor, +/or unhealthy coping.
I have a background in counseling, psych, & social work w/decades of well rounded experience (suicide hotline, inpatient psych, partial hospitalization/group psychotherapy, private practice, emergency services/crisis intervention, community MH, residential, long term care, and hospice). I utilize depth work, evidenced based practice, & an eclectic approach.
Abandonment, addiction, anger, angst about civil rights/democracy, anxiety, betrayal, depression, DV/IPV, fearfulness, grief, hopelessness, isolation, loneliness, low self-esteem, mood swings, narcissistic abuse, negativity, neglect, nervousness, panic, OCD, perfectionism, C/PTSD, SA, self-sabotage, sexual concerns, social anxiety/skills, stress, substance use, suicide loss survivor, +/or unhealthy coping.
I have a background in counseling, psych, & social work w/decades of well rounded experience (suicide hotline, inpatient psych, partial hospitalization/group psychotherapy, private practice, emergency services/crisis intervention, community MH, residential, long term care, and hospice). I utilize depth work, evidenced based practice, & an eclectic approach.

Cynthia Kenny
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, OH 43522
Thank you for showing up and visiting my profile. You have taken the first step on your new counseling journey! I work well with adults experiencing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, and women who have experienced relationship trauma or abuse. I offer a counseling environment filled with warmth, empathy, and compassion. And provide a safe space that encourages the development of trust for processing change and traumatic life, chronic emotional and physical pain, as well as experiences, such as loss, grief, or separation from a loved one.
Thank you for showing up and visiting my profile. You have taken the first step on your new counseling journey! I work well with adults experiencing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, and women who have experienced relationship trauma or abuse. I offer a counseling environment filled with warmth, empathy, and compassion. And provide a safe space that encourages the development of trust for processing change and traumatic life, chronic emotional and physical pain, as well as experiences, such as loss, grief, or separation from a loved one.
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I have practice for over 18 years and specialize in trauma, depression, and anxiety.
I am an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision endorsement and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with a Clinical Supervisor endorsement. I have been in the Counseling profession since 2006.
I have practice for over 18 years and specialize in trauma, depression, and anxiety.
I am an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision endorsement and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with a Clinical Supervisor endorsement. I have been in the Counseling profession since 2006.

Or maybe depression has left you feeling like nothing really matters?
I prioritize client-centered care, ensuring that clients actively participate in their therapeutic journey by setting goals together and feeling empowered throughout the process. My approach draws from DBT, RO DBT, CBT, and I have completed Levels 1 and 2 of Gottman training, providing a diverse set of tools to address each client’s unique needs.
Or maybe depression has left you feeling like nothing really matters?
I prioritize client-centered care, ensuring that clients actively participate in their therapeutic journey by setting goals together and feeling empowered throughout the process. My approach draws from DBT, RO DBT, CBT, and I have completed Levels 1 and 2 of Gottman training, providing a diverse set of tools to address each client’s unique needs.

I have facilitated anxiety groups and work with clients experiencing, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life changes and transitions, social isolation and loneliness, dementia care.
I am familiar with caregiver stress, trauma, abuse and panic disorders. I am warm , easygoing and believe it's important to meet you, where you are on the road of life. I believe in respect, sensitivity and compassion. My approaches include: person-centered , solution-focused, mindfulness, CBT, DBT, relaxation and techniques.
I have facilitated anxiety groups and work with clients experiencing, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life changes and transitions, social isolation and loneliness, dementia care.
I am familiar with caregiver stress, trauma, abuse and panic disorders. I am warm , easygoing and believe it's important to meet you, where you are on the road of life. I believe in respect, sensitivity and compassion. My approaches include: person-centered , solution-focused, mindfulness, CBT, DBT, relaxation and techniques.

Together we can ease some of your pain and suffering from trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, loss, and difficult life transitions.
At times we all get overwhelmed or find situations and emotions difficult to manage. It is important to remember you do not have to go through it alone and that there are tools to help you through life's stressors and challenges. I am here to help you find those tools and strategies for coping and even thriving in difficult times. I have always been motivated to help because people do typically feel better with counseling, therapy, and some objective guidance. People do get better.
Together we can ease some of your pain and suffering from trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, loss, and difficult life transitions.
At times we all get overwhelmed or find situations and emotions difficult to manage. It is important to remember you do not have to go through it alone and that there are tools to help you through life's stressors and challenges. I am here to help you find those tools and strategies for coping and even thriving in difficult times. I have always been motivated to help because people do typically feel better with counseling, therapy, and some objective guidance. People do get better.

I offer an effective, nonjudgmental approach to topics like substance use, relationships, trauma, race, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and sexuality.
Congrats for getting this far on your road to change! I understand it's not a simple choice to make, and I'm here to help you make sense of a senseless world. I got my bachelor's in Criminology from Ohio University and my graduate Social Work degree at Ohio State. My experience working in criminal justice and health systems gives me a progressive view on how our struggles relate to the world around us.
I offer an effective, nonjudgmental approach to topics like substance use, relationships, trauma, race, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and sexuality.
Congrats for getting this far on your road to change! I understand it's not a simple choice to make, and I'm here to help you make sense of a senseless world. I got my bachelor's in Criminology from Ohio University and my graduate Social Work degree at Ohio State. My experience working in criminal justice and health systems gives me a progressive view on how our struggles relate to the world around us.

Dr. Clark Ausloos
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LPSC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have experience working with youth, adolescents and adults, dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, academic issues, career and life change issues, sexual and gender identity issues and eating and body image disorders.
I diagnose and treat clients with a person-centered, individualized approach, focusing on strengths and wellness to promote resiliency and growth. I utilize a holistic framework, examining a myriad of factors in a clients life to implement change. If you feel like you are ready to change, but anxious about seeking psychotherapy, contact me - I provide a comfortable, warm, supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere. As of 9/1/24 I am accepting new clients via telehealth in the State of Ohio.
I have experience working with youth, adolescents and adults, dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, academic issues, career and life change issues, sexual and gender identity issues and eating and body image disorders.
I diagnose and treat clients with a person-centered, individualized approach, focusing on strengths and wellness to promote resiliency and growth. I utilize a holistic framework, examining a myriad of factors in a clients life to implement change. If you feel like you are ready to change, but anxious about seeking psychotherapy, contact me - I provide a comfortable, warm, supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere. As of 9/1/24 I am accepting new clients via telehealth in the State of Ohio.

My specialty areas include depression and anxiety with kids (10+), adolescents, and young adults.
I have 20+ years of experience in a variety of settings including group and private practice, counseling centers and schools. Local and respected pediatricians and mental health colleagues refer to me for their patient's mental health treatment.
My specialty areas include depression and anxiety with kids (10+), adolescents, and young adults.
I have 20+ years of experience in a variety of settings including group and private practice, counseling centers and schools. Local and respected pediatricians and mental health colleagues refer to me for their patient's mental health treatment.

Shelley Horine
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Waitlist for new clients
My primary focus is working with adults specifically dealing with LGBTQ treatment, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, trauma, and managing relationships.
From a theoretical standpoint I integrate a variety of treatment approaches to best meet the unique needs of each client such EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
My primary focus is working with adults specifically dealing with LGBTQ treatment, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, trauma, and managing relationships.
From a theoretical standpoint I integrate a variety of treatment approaches to best meet the unique needs of each client such EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.

I work with women and those who identify as women with behavior health concerns including depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
I am passionate about helping others recognize their strengths and use those to work through whatever they may be going through. I strive to create a judgment free and validating space for women and those who identify as women (15 and up) through every aspect of life.
I work with women and those who identify as women with behavior health concerns including depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
I am passionate about helping others recognize their strengths and use those to work through whatever they may be going through. I strive to create a judgment free and validating space for women and those who identify as women (15 and up) through every aspect of life.

She specializes in working with couples; adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders; and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, bullying, sexual identity and famliy issues.
Lisa works together with her clients to determine what the main concerns are, and then helps to find a path to improving the clients quality of life, improvement in their relationships, and enhancement in their self esteem.
She specializes in working with couples; adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders; and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, bullying, sexual identity and famliy issues.
Lisa works together with her clients to determine what the main concerns are, and then helps to find a path to improving the clients quality of life, improvement in their relationships, and enhancement in their self esteem.

My experience ranges from kids to adults with depression, anxiety, life adjustments, trauma, addiction and crisis intervention.
I believe in giving people practical guidance so that it can be applied to real life situations… not just things we talk about in sessions. I want you to be able to feel comfortable with yourself and be your own best friend.
My experience ranges from kids to adults with depression, anxiety, life adjustments, trauma, addiction and crisis intervention.
I believe in giving people practical guidance so that it can be applied to real life situations… not just things we talk about in sessions. I want you to be able to feel comfortable with yourself and be your own best friend.

I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and self esteem.
It is in these little moments that make life magical. We tend to overthink, over-plan, and over-worry.
I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and self esteem.
It is in these little moments that make life magical. We tend to overthink, over-plan, and over-worry.

I enjoy working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I utilize treatment modalities such as EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and I maintain a trauma-informed approach.
Taking the step to seek help can be a big one, and the journey to address what led you to this point can be difficult.
I enjoy working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I utilize treatment modalities such as EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and I maintain a trauma-informed approach.
Taking the step to seek help can be a big one, and the journey to address what led you to this point can be difficult.

I work with grief/loss, trauma, Depression, Anxiety, coping skills & boundaries, relationship and job stressors, life transitions, and general support.
I am solution-focused & want my clients to set goals to develop a path to make the incremental change needed. I offer an environment of safety and vulnerability so that insight can be gained. I am a listening ear, empathetic, & the push you may need to make the progress you want. I want to see you achieve your goals & get back to your life.
I work with grief/loss, trauma, Depression, Anxiety, coping skills & boundaries, relationship and job stressors, life transitions, and general support.
I am solution-focused & want my clients to set goals to develop a path to make the incremental change needed. I offer an environment of safety and vulnerability so that insight can be gained. I am a listening ear, empathetic, & the push you may need to make the progress you want. I want to see you achieve your goals & get back to your life.

I work with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Congrats on taking a step towards positive and lasting change! We all deserve to experience that feeling of peace, comfort, and a purpose that lasts! It IS possible to have meaningful and thriving relationships. Working with adults and adolescents for over a decade, the clients I work with have admittedly benefitted from my warm, motivational, and genuine approach. I am not a therapist who wants to just smile and nod and tell you what you want to hear. I will always listen but apart of the change process will involve us discussing what you NEED to hear in an unconditional way that uplifts and enhances your overall well-being.
I work with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Congrats on taking a step towards positive and lasting change! We all deserve to experience that feeling of peace, comfort, and a purpose that lasts! It IS possible to have meaningful and thriving relationships. Working with adults and adolescents for over a decade, the clients I work with have admittedly benefitted from my warm, motivational, and genuine approach. I am not a therapist who wants to just smile and nod and tell you what you want to hear. I will always listen but apart of the change process will involve us discussing what you NEED to hear in an unconditional way that uplifts and enhances your overall well-being.

I primarily work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety and relationship challenges.
I have a Master’s Degree in Agency Counseling. I have over 20 years of experience in community mental health. I work with different counseling theories that are best suited to you as an individual client that include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Emotion Centered Therapy.
I primarily work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety and relationship challenges.
I have a Master’s Degree in Agency Counseling. I have over 20 years of experience in community mental health. I work with different counseling theories that are best suited to you as an individual client that include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Emotion Centered Therapy.

Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, family relationships, perinatal support, or trauma, I'm here to help you navigate your journey.
Hello! I'm Jacquelyn, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (MSW) with a passion for destigmatizing mental health treatment and fostering growth and independence. My journey in social work has taken me through various subspecialties, including developmental disabilities, addictions, forensics, and now private practice. Each role has reinforced my commitment to supporting people in examining their thinking and finding real-life solutions.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, family relationships, perinatal support, or trauma, I'm here to help you navigate your journey.
Hello! I'm Jacquelyn, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (MSW) with a passion for destigmatizing mental health treatment and fostering growth and independence. My journey in social work has taken me through various subspecialties, including developmental disabilities, addictions, forensics, and now private practice. Each role has reinforced my commitment to supporting people in examining their thinking and finding real-life solutions.

My specialties include complex conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Personality Disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and autism.
As a seasoned clinician with over 28 years of experience managing complex behavioral concerns, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, each bringing their own unique stories and strengths. My passion for individualizing clinical supports has allowed me to tailor my approach to meet each client’s unique needs, fostering a collaborative environment where they feel empowered and understood.
My specialties include complex conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Personality Disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and autism.
As a seasoned clinician with over 28 years of experience managing complex behavioral concerns, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, each bringing their own unique stories and strengths. My passion for individualizing clinical supports has allowed me to tailor my approach to meet each client’s unique needs, fostering a collaborative environment where they feel empowered and understood.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.