Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Hillsboro, OH

I do my best work with adults who experience the cumulative effects of microaggressions steeped in oppressive attitudes. I enjoy assisting clients with clarifying their most cherished values and helping them construct enforceable boundaries to protect their peace, the relationships that matter most to them, and, if need be, ending relationships that no longer serve them. I am honored when I am entrusted with the task of helping clients work through the traumas they endured so that they can reclaim ownership of their lives, bodies, and choices and return to feeling able to live safely in the moment.

I am passionate about helping those who are hurting & feel beaten down by life. I believe that beauty comes out of brokenness & that no tear is wasted. It is my desire to walk along side those who feel abandoned & alone & are holding onto the hope that healing is possible & change can happen. In my practice I aim to create a safe space for you to explore the hurts you have suffered that continue to hold you back from living the abundant life you desire. I use an integrative approach to help with concerns such as: depression, anxiety, grief, sexual abuse/trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, spirituality, & women's issues.

My ideal client is an individual who is open to working as a team and benefiting from a therapeutic relationship in which honesty, accountability, and empathy are paramount. While a client’s concerns are unique and personal, there is nothing they cannot overcome through effective therapeutic interventions and a highly-trained and relatable clinician.

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”- Mark Twain. Welcome to Devine Counseling Services, LLC. My goal is to facilitate an effective therapeutic journey toward your vision of the best you; Whether that involves managing symptoms related to depression/anxiety, coping with work/school stress, navigating relationships, or someone to simply listen. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing individual/family/group therapy for 14 years in Community-based programs, Day Treatment, and Private Practice.

I recognize that each person I work with has their own needs within the therapy process, and I seek to support each person with an individual approach. I have worked with people across the lifespan from preschool to later adulthood with a wide range of issues they are facing including life changes, depression and anxiety, internalized beliefs, trauma, childhood experiences, and more. I want to help you find connection to who you are, despite what your experiences and maybe even the world has told you.

In my time as a counselor, I have cultivated a knack for working with adolescents and young adults, and a passion for educating others about healthy relationships. I have the skills and experience to help those currently struggling with issues such as depression and anxiety, difficult life transitions, and traumatic experiences, among others. I am EMDR-trained and utilize a culturally sensitive, trauma-focused approach in my sessions. I approach my work with the understanding that you are a person before you are my client. This means I aim to tailor sessions to your individual needs, and firmly believe you are the expert on you.

With a background working in community mental health, I have experience with an exceptionally diverse population of clientele. My passion is working with individuals, but I am adaptable to any therapeutic situation.

I am a clinical psychologist licensed in New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia. Over the past 20 years I have worked collaboratively with clients on a wide range of issues, and am comfortable utilizing a variety of techniques designed to help empower my clients and establish a greater sense of integrity within their lives. My training in psychotherapy has been influenced by a wide variety of philosophies and theories, and I am skilled in helping clients become more aware of deeper connections to their problems, whether it be in their relationships with others or in their relationship with themselves.

My clients are those who feel frustrated due to recurring negative thoughts or behaviors they struggle to change on their own. We work together to improve these harmful patterns that can seem like a never-ending loop. To help initiate change, my therapeutic style utilizes a humanistic and person centered approach emphasizing trauma informed care. This approach centers our work on harmful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so we can work on the whole person to identify areas of need, allowing the opportunity to support those who have been feeling isolated or stuck.