Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Loveland, OH
If you are seeking a soft space to land in an individual-focused, intentional space- all are welcome here and I would be honored to walk with you. I’ve had the privilege of working with couples, adults (18-80), and teens. My areas of experience are mood disorders, life transition, relationships, trauma, self-harm/SI, grief, and women’s health, including fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Whether you are navigating a specific challenge, adjustment, or simply seeking greater self-understanding, my goal is to walk alongside you with compassion and empathy, and help you move forward with confidence and intention.
If you are seeking a soft space to land in an individual-focused, intentional space- all are welcome here and I would be honored to walk with you. I’ve had the privilege of working with couples, adults (18-80), and teens. My areas of experience are mood disorders, life transition, relationships, trauma, self-harm/SI, grief, and women’s health, including fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Whether you are navigating a specific challenge, adjustment, or simply seeking greater self-understanding, my goal is to walk alongside you with compassion and empathy, and help you move forward with confidence and intention.
Now accepting telehealth clients with daytime availability.
Christy works with adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to fully be themselves. You may be navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction, or challenges related to identity or coming out. Many of her clients feel like they have to hide parts of who they are or struggle to find spaces where they feel truly accepted. If you’re tired of carrying things on your own and want a place where you can be open, understood, and supported, this is a space to start.
Now accepting telehealth clients with daytime availability.
Christy works with adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to fully be themselves. You may be navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction, or challenges related to identity or coming out. Many of her clients feel like they have to hide parts of who they are or struggle to find spaces where they feel truly accepted. If you’re tired of carrying things on your own and want a place where you can be open, understood, and supported, this is a space to start.
Adjusting to life-changing conditions or illnesses can lead to anxiety and depression for both patients and caregivers alike. Chronic pain, fatigue, or cognitive decline may leave you feeling like you're searching for purpose. These conditions may have you struggling to cope with new limitations, different expectations, or changing roles leaving you feeling overwhelmed. As a caregiver you may be hoping to find tools to manage your stress, learn strategies for engaging with your loved one, or to process your own grief.
Adjusting to life-changing conditions or illnesses can lead to anxiety and depression for both patients and caregivers alike. Chronic pain, fatigue, or cognitive decline may leave you feeling like you're searching for purpose. These conditions may have you struggling to cope with new limitations, different expectations, or changing roles leaving you feeling overwhelmed. As a caregiver you may be hoping to find tools to manage your stress, learn strategies for engaging with your loved one, or to process your own grief.
The house goes quiet and your mind start racing. You’re tossing and turning over yesterday’s mistakes or tomorrow’s fears, and some nights, the anxiety is just a nameless buzz that won't let you settle. You're used to being the person with all the answers, but now you're noticing people (your partner, kids, co-workers) are hesitant to approach you. It’s exhausting to live that way, knowing deep down that your life has become more about surviving than actually enjoying the things that matter most.
The house goes quiet and your mind start racing. You’re tossing and turning over yesterday’s mistakes or tomorrow’s fears, and some nights, the anxiety is just a nameless buzz that won't let you settle. You're used to being the person with all the answers, but now you're noticing people (your partner, kids, co-workers) are hesitant to approach you. It’s exhausting to live that way, knowing deep down that your life has become more about surviving than actually enjoying the things that matter most.
You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional sensitivity, relationship issues or difficulty focusing. I have extensive experience as a doctoral-level cognitive behavioral therapist and I believe helping individuals understand how their thoughts and behaviors contribute to intense emotions is key to mental health. Challenging unhealthy thinking and learning how to think differently can be very effective. I teach specific and diverse skills and coach people on using them in real-life situations. I often share behavioral management techniques to help clients gain control over repetitive or compulsive actions and reduce anxiety in feared situations.
You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional sensitivity, relationship issues or difficulty focusing. I have extensive experience as a doctoral-level cognitive behavioral therapist and I believe helping individuals understand how their thoughts and behaviors contribute to intense emotions is key to mental health. Challenging unhealthy thinking and learning how to think differently can be very effective. I teach specific and diverse skills and coach people on using them in real-life situations. I often share behavioral management techniques to help clients gain control over repetitive or compulsive actions and reduce anxiety in feared situations.
More Therapists Nearby
There is a waitlist for clients under 18 years of age.
My name is Tiffany M. B. Chouteau and my ideal client is someone who is ready to work towards the change they want to see in their lives. I enjoy helping others to empower themselves towards the changes they want to make in their lives. My primary goal is work collaboratively with clients in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
There is a waitlist for clients under 18 years of age.
My name is Tiffany M. B. Chouteau and my ideal client is someone who is ready to work towards the change they want to see in their lives. I enjoy helping others to empower themselves towards the changes they want to make in their lives. My primary goal is work collaboratively with clients in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
“Today is victory over yourself of yesterday.” — Miyamoto Musashi
I specialize in working with men who want a straight-shooting, results-driven approach. You may be new to therapy or returning because talking in circles hasn’t helped. Common issues: stress, burnout, anger, anxiety, ADHD patterns, relationship conflict, life transitions, and leadership challenges. You want clarity, tools, and accountability - not platitudes. Your goal is to break unhelpful cycles, communicate better, and make steady progress at work and at home.
“Today is victory over yourself of yesterday.” — Miyamoto Musashi
I specialize in working with men who want a straight-shooting, results-driven approach. You may be new to therapy or returning because talking in circles hasn’t helped. Common issues: stress, burnout, anger, anxiety, ADHD patterns, relationship conflict, life transitions, and leadership challenges. You want clarity, tools, and accountability - not platitudes. Your goal is to break unhelpful cycles, communicate better, and make steady progress at work and at home.
If you're ready to find yourself again after anxiety, self doubt, and overwhelming emotions have taken the wheel, you don’t have to navigate those feelings alone. Together, we’ll explore the beliefs and attachment patterns beneath your anxiety while building practical, positive changes. My goal is to help you feel safer experiencing emotions you may have learned to avoid and to work with your mind instead of against it. My counseling style can be described as warm, direct, kind, and humorous to also make counseling something you look forward to.
If you're ready to find yourself again after anxiety, self doubt, and overwhelming emotions have taken the wheel, you don’t have to navigate those feelings alone. Together, we’ll explore the beliefs and attachment patterns beneath your anxiety while building practical, positive changes. My goal is to help you feel safer experiencing emotions you may have learned to avoid and to work with your mind instead of against it. My counseling style can be described as warm, direct, kind, and humorous to also make counseling something you look forward to.
It can be harmful to have a therapist who appears to support you in session but then tries to vote your rights and safety away in their own private life. My time, energy, & financial donations go toward supporting the Human Rights Campaign, American Civil Liberties Union, The Trevor Project, Black Lives Matter, Stand In Pride, Planned Parenthood, & the Palestinian BDS National Movement. <> I love helping adults with ADHD, anxiety, & depression learn to lead more fulfilling lives. I know first-hand what it's like to live with these conditions, which means you'll get down-to-earth & realistic skills to improve your quality of life. <>
It can be harmful to have a therapist who appears to support you in session but then tries to vote your rights and safety away in their own private life. My time, energy, & financial donations go toward supporting the Human Rights Campaign, American Civil Liberties Union, The Trevor Project, Black Lives Matter, Stand In Pride, Planned Parenthood, & the Palestinian BDS National Movement. <> I love helping adults with ADHD, anxiety, & depression learn to lead more fulfilling lives. I know first-hand what it's like to live with these conditions, which means you'll get down-to-earth & realistic skills to improve your quality of life. <>
Hi there! I’m Deborah (She/Her/Hers), a neurodivergent licensed social worker in Ohio and a registered drama therapist! I am passionate about following passions in order to create a life that is meaningful and works for you. I strive to create a space where one can reconnect with or even discover their authentic self for the first time.
Hi there! I’m Deborah (She/Her/Hers), a neurodivergent licensed social worker in Ohio and a registered drama therapist! I am passionate about following passions in order to create a life that is meaningful and works for you. I strive to create a space where one can reconnect with or even discover their authentic self for the first time.
You may be holding it all together on the outside, but your mind rarely stops. Conversations replay in your head, every decision is filled with doubt, and your body is tense even when nothing's wrong. Perfectionism, self-criticism, and constant pressure make work, relationships, or parenting feel heavier than they should. Anxiety can show up as anger, irritability, or paralysis. Sometimes there's not even a real trigger, which is confusing and frustrating. If you're looking for relief, insight, and strategies to feel calmer and more confident, therapy can help you function without getting in your own way.
You may be holding it all together on the outside, but your mind rarely stops. Conversations replay in your head, every decision is filled with doubt, and your body is tense even when nothing's wrong. Perfectionism, self-criticism, and constant pressure make work, relationships, or parenting feel heavier than they should. Anxiety can show up as anger, irritability, or paralysis. Sometimes there's not even a real trigger, which is confusing and frustrating. If you're looking for relief, insight, and strategies to feel calmer and more confident, therapy can help you function without getting in your own way.
Our brains really are wired for connection. It’s a beautiful thing, and it can also make disconnection feel so painful, confusing, and hard. Whether you feel disconnected from yourself or a partner because of trauma, betrayal, anxiety, or other struggles, I start my work with clients from the same foundation – the idea that all behavior makes sense in context. Simply put, you are doing the best you can with what you know, even if it’s not the way you want to show up. Starting from that perspective can help unravel the shame associated with patterns you find yourself stuck in with your partner or with yourself.
Our brains really are wired for connection. It’s a beautiful thing, and it can also make disconnection feel so painful, confusing, and hard. Whether you feel disconnected from yourself or a partner because of trauma, betrayal, anxiety, or other struggles, I start my work with clients from the same foundation – the idea that all behavior makes sense in context. Simply put, you are doing the best you can with what you know, even if it’s not the way you want to show up. Starting from that perspective can help unravel the shame associated with patterns you find yourself stuck in with your partner or with yourself.
Hi! My name is Sam (he/him), and I have been a Professional Counselor since 2018. I am a Korean-American, Cisgender, Gay man, and I am very passionate about working with clients at the intersection of BIPOC and Queer Identities. I am familiar with issues that impact College Students, Cancer/Serious Illness Patients, Caregivers, and people with Eating Disorders. I enjoy working with adults 18+ who are struggling Grief, Anxiety, and Trauma. While therapy can be vulnerable, humor is a big part of my therapeutic style and personality.
Hi! My name is Sam (he/him), and I have been a Professional Counselor since 2018. I am a Korean-American, Cisgender, Gay man, and I am very passionate about working with clients at the intersection of BIPOC and Queer Identities. I am familiar with issues that impact College Students, Cancer/Serious Illness Patients, Caregivers, and people with Eating Disorders. I enjoy working with adults 18+ who are struggling Grief, Anxiety, and Trauma. While therapy can be vulnerable, humor is a big part of my therapeutic style and personality.
My expertise is providing therapy to those struggling with life's unexpected barriers - whether you are working through a new diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one OR have tried therapy numerous times in the past without feeling like it helps, I would love to chat and offer some strategies.
My ideal client would be one who is able to sit down with me and tell me where they are at and what they need whether it be support, strategies, skills or talking things through. We can start from the same place and identify goals together.
My expertise is providing therapy to those struggling with life's unexpected barriers - whether you are working through a new diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one OR have tried therapy numerous times in the past without feeling like it helps, I would love to chat and offer some strategies.
My ideal client would be one who is able to sit down with me and tell me where they are at and what they need whether it be support, strategies, skills or talking things through. We can start from the same place and identify goals together.
I am licensed in Ohio with 15 years of professional work experience. I have successfully treated clients with anxiety, depression, trauma history, addiction issues, blended-family issues and many other struggles. I also have experience helping clients cope with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor treatment to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage! I am here to support you in that process.
I am licensed in Ohio with 15 years of professional work experience. I have successfully treated clients with anxiety, depression, trauma history, addiction issues, blended-family issues and many other struggles. I also have experience helping clients cope with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor treatment to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage! I am here to support you in that process.
Life can feel like a never-ending to-do list. Where’s the time for you? I help clients who struggle with perfectionism and people pleasing get to the root of their problems. This might come up in life as feeling guilty for saying “no”, feeling selfish for not always putting others first, or feeling “not good enough”. It's difficult to maintain the pressure that others put on you, let alone the pressure that you put on yourself. Is this what you imagined life to be? It's time to break the cycle.
Life can feel like a never-ending to-do list. Where’s the time for you? I help clients who struggle with perfectionism and people pleasing get to the root of their problems. This might come up in life as feeling guilty for saying “no”, feeling selfish for not always putting others first, or feeling “not good enough”. It's difficult to maintain the pressure that others put on you, let alone the pressure that you put on yourself. Is this what you imagined life to be? It's time to break the cycle.
Stephanie N Vanyo
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45213
A belief I carry into my work is "We are not robots! We are imperfect, complicated human beings." For you, this may look like fears of failure, struggling to get through daily tasks, lacking joy, feeling hopeless, or comparing yourself to others. Maybe you have tried SO HARD to create the life you want, but feel stuck or at your wits' end. Maybe you find yourself expecting too much, or not even knowing what you want! There is no simple switch to flip (because you aren't made of metal), but I am here to help you catch a break with your ADHD, anxiety, depression (or life) and create clarity, calm, and acceptance.
A belief I carry into my work is "We are not robots! We are imperfect, complicated human beings." For you, this may look like fears of failure, struggling to get through daily tasks, lacking joy, feeling hopeless, or comparing yourself to others. Maybe you have tried SO HARD to create the life you want, but feel stuck or at your wits' end. Maybe you find yourself expecting too much, or not even knowing what you want! There is no simple switch to flip (because you aren't made of metal), but I am here to help you catch a break with your ADHD, anxiety, depression (or life) and create clarity, calm, and acceptance.
My perfect client has got issues like a collector's edition comic book, needs like a never-ending buffet, and goals higher than a giraffe's daydreams! I've been a licensed therapist since 2013 and have extensive experience with teenagers and adults finding their way through the challenges of anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence especially autism. Having autism myself I understand some of the feelings my clients go through. I also am experienced with issues affecting LGBTQ+ persons and the genderqueer experience. I also engage in trauma informed forms of therapy as well.
My perfect client has got issues like a collector's edition comic book, needs like a never-ending buffet, and goals higher than a giraffe's daydreams! I've been a licensed therapist since 2013 and have extensive experience with teenagers and adults finding their way through the challenges of anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence especially autism. Having autism myself I understand some of the feelings my clients go through. I also am experienced with issues affecting LGBTQ+ persons and the genderqueer experience. I also engage in trauma informed forms of therapy as well.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety or struggling with low self-esteem that holds you back? Are past traumas or daily worries making it hard to feel confident and in control? These feelings can weigh heavily, but together we can face these challenges and build resilience. Through our work, you can regain hope and develop coping skills that bring lasting change. Taking the first step toward healing can open the door to the life you deserve.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety or struggling with low self-esteem that holds you back? Are past traumas or daily worries making it hard to feel confident and in control? These feelings can weigh heavily, but together we can face these challenges and build resilience. Through our work, you can regain hope and develop coping skills that bring lasting change. Taking the first step toward healing can open the door to the life you deserve.
Bailey Swinford-Carmichael
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
3 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45255
Therapy with me is a process of self-discovery. While clients often come to counseling hoping to reduce anxiety, heal from trauma, or survive a difficult season of life, I believe something deeper is possible: the opportunity to better understand yourself and, in doing so, become more fully who you are (after all, it's never too late to become who you're becoming). My counseling style is warm, collaborative, and deeply compassionate. I strive to create a space where you feel genuinely accepted, not because you've earned it, but because every human being is worthy of curiosity, care, and respect.
Therapy with me is a process of self-discovery. While clients often come to counseling hoping to reduce anxiety, heal from trauma, or survive a difficult season of life, I believe something deeper is possible: the opportunity to better understand yourself and, in doing so, become more fully who you are (after all, it's never too late to become who you're becoming). My counseling style is warm, collaborative, and deeply compassionate. I strive to create a space where you feel genuinely accepted, not because you've earned it, but because every human being is worthy of curiosity, care, and respect.
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Secular and Non-Religious Therapists
What is a secular and non religious approach in therapy?
Secular or non-religious therapy is a theoretical orientation used by many therapists and describes a therapeutic approach that does not rely on any specific religious or faith-based beliefs in the therapeutic process. Secular counselors will often approach therapy with an emphasis on evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients, instead of relying on religious practices, such as prayer or belief in God.
Is secular therapy primarily for non-religious people?
Both religious and non-religious individuals can benefit from secular therapy. People exploring their religious or spiritual beliefs may find it especially useful to work with a secular therapist who is unbiased toward any specific religion. While religious individuals might value the connection and familiarity of seeing a counselor who shares their beliefs, secular counseling can offer them the chance to develop coping skills independent of their religious practice, which can be beneficial in various aspects of their lives.
Can a secular approach to therapy help with religious trauma?
One major reason clients may seek a secular therapist is to process previous religious experiences, including religious trauma. Secular therapists can help clients manage symptoms of the trauma through practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They can also encourage clients through talk therapy or psychodynamic approaches to explore the roots of their religious trauma. Since secular therapists do not have any predetermined religious beliefs, they can be particularly helpful for clients looking to explore their own religious beliefs following a history of religious trauma.
What does non religious marriage and premarital counseling involve?
Marriage and premarital counseling typically involves a couple meeting with a therapist to discuss topics such as planning for marriage, navigating a new marriage, addressing relationship challenges, and developing better communication and conflict resolution skills. Non-religious therapists assist couples in achieving these goals without adhering to specific religious beliefs or frameworks, often emphasizing inclusivity and non-judgment, especially for "nontraditional" couples. However, seeking couples therapy from a non-religious counselor does not mean religious topics are off-limits. In fact, non-religious couples from different religious backgrounds may benefit from a secular therapist who remains neutral toward the beliefs of each partner.