Therapists in Montgomery County, OH

I believe that mental health issues arise when we are faced with overwhelming emotions in isolation. Without the necessary support, emotions get so big and daunting that we defend ourselves against them, leading to numbness, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to invite intense emotions into the room so that we can learn to regulate them together and they can be reincorporated into the psyche, leading to a fuller and healthier life.

My goal is to provide excellent client focused counseling to older teens and adults. My graduate training at the University of Dayton equipped me with a passion and the tools to serve our local population. I believe that every client is unique and that my approach aims to meet people where they are and help guide them to where they want to be. I hope that you will find me to be trustworthy, reflective, insightful, calming and safe. I hold the counseling relationship to be something special, it allows the client a place to explore, heal and grow and I am honored when I am included in this journey.

I work with adults on a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, interpersonal problems, identity, and life transitions. My goal is to help create a genuine, warm, and supportive therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe to explore, heal, and grow. I would welcome the chance to work with you to clarify what is important in your life, set meaningful goals, and move toward increased awareness and authenticity. Working together, we can build on your strengths, improve coping skills, and learn to deal with the fast-paced and often confusing world in more mindful and authentic ways.

My name is Wesley Bass and I have been a licensed mental health therapist serving the Dayton community since 2014. My primary focus is on individuals dealing with Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder, and Major Depression. I am committed to coming alongside you in finding healing, meaning, and a sense of being alive. It is my goal to nourish space where you feel seen and safe to develop and empower your authentic self.

First, thank you for reaching out. If you're in a life transition I may be able to help. My basic philosophy is that we sometimes become stuck on our journey to fully develop our self, our relationships, and our lifestyle. I have over 25 years successful counseling experience and strive to respect the unique stories and struggles of each client while encouraging responsibility and authentic living. This is my role in helping you. I am currently only seeing clients in telebehavioral health sessions . I look forward to helping however I can.

My approach to therapy is both focused on finding solutions and gaining understanding. First, I believe it is important to incorporate effective coping skills to mitigate the effects of any mental health concern. It is then often necessary to build insight as to the causes of these concerns in order to change problematic patterns in how we relate to ourselves and others. Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship matters - I attempt to foster self-compassion and understanding in order to lighten the burden of difficult life situations.

Jeffrey’s focus is on a variety of life issues that impede the unique potential of the individual. These include substance abuse and dependency, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder, anxiety, depression, and trauma as well as major life events that happen to us all. Jeffrey works with people from all walks of life including children, couples, and adults. His approach to counseling is person centered / existential and is concerned primarily with a person’s goals, aspirations, and realization of meaning. Jeffrey views life “problems” not as impediments to attaining goals but as opportunities.

—Accepting New Clients - Evening hours available— We all experience life transitions, conflicts at home and at work, the beginnings and endings of important relationships, and internal struggles that affect the way we think, feel and act. I believe as a counselor, it is my role to create a genuine and therapeutic environment to help people overcome challenges, make positive life changes, clarify decisions, relieve pain, enable growth, and so much more. Please do not hesitate to call me for a free phone consultation where I will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

**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.

Are you exhausted from wrestling your inner demons or existing in the past? Does it feel like you have been living life on autopilot or as an outside observer? We can only carry the weight of our inner world for so long until inevitably something has to give. It's at this breaking point that we seek outside help and if you have reached this point it would be my privilege to walk with you. I am committed to coming alongside you in finding healing, meaning, and a sense of being alive. It is my goal to nourish space where you are seen and safe to develop and empower your authentic self.

I am a clinical mental health therapist specializing in Sexual Health, Sex Education, and General Mental Health Issues. I conduct adult individual, group, and couples therapy. I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT), which means that one’s thoughts evoke emotions that drives one’s behaviors. Therapy focuses on a person’s thoughts, presumptions, cognitive distortions, emotion regulation, and behavioral changes. I am passionate about working with clients and am an empathetic therapist who enjoys working collaboratively to help his clients reach mental peace and creates a relaxed atmosphere that allows clients to feel safe.

Hello, my name is Dr. Stephen Fortson and I specialize in treating couples, families, and individuals with professional clinical counseling services. I have been a licensed clinical professional counselor for 29 years. I am also retired associate professor and chair of the Department of Human Services at Wright State University where I oversaw the counselor preparation program 20 years. If you are in need of personalized couples, family or individual counseling, please contact me. I am currently accepting new clients.

Have you found yourself in a narcissistic relationship and need help recovering or navigating? Are you noticing that life is difficult to cope with because of anxiety and depression? I can help you to achieve your goals and manage your life more effectively. My ideal client is an individual who is highly motivated to change, and ready to put the work in to make that happen.

I am licensed with 47 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Immediate openings I enjoy working with a variety of clients with many presenting problems. I work alongside my clients to help them meet their goals while motivating them to continue to grow in their therapeutic and personal journeys.

You are not your problems, the problem is the problem! Together we can begin to discern the difference and take action toward change. I am a white, genderqueer therapist dedicated to facilitating personal, interpersonal and collective healing through relationships and organizing. I specialize in supporting people experiencing issues related to boundaries, self-respect, burnout, anger, social/racial justice, healing trauma, identity development, existential questions, sexuality, gender identity, and life transitions. LGBTQ, poly, and kink identities welcome. More at: www.riverscapecounseling.com

When I decided to pursue a career as a therapist I did so because I wanted to make the world a better place, and decided to do that by helping one person at a time . My primary approach to mental health counseling is the Person -Centered approach . This means I believe that no one knows you better than you know yourself. It is my job to help you identify goals , improve communication , strengthen self-esteem and develop solutions and coping skills. During the counseling process you are in the driver's seat, I am just a GPS to help you on the road to better mental health. However, I'm not closed to other counseling approaches.

Working from a multicultural perspective that employs a Person-centered approach, I am able to gain a holistic perspective of you. Throughout your therapy, we will collaborate as we tend to your inner life; both the light and shadow. I will listen to you closely with care and curiosity, and without judgment. I align closely with Jungian theory and primarily use Psychodynamic Therapy. By helping you find and recognize patterns in your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs, you can gain insight into yourself. I find this approach fosters individuation and integration, allowing for wholeness and becoming the highest version of yourself.

Every person's journey through life is unique and will inevitably bring about challenging situations, particularly when we feel unable to handle the challenges we are facing. As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a trusting and warm environment, to allow you to explore and gain understanding of the challenges you face, as well as the possibilities that may create a positive change. I utilize person-centered and integrated approaches in therapy to address the dynamics of your inner life and commit to supporting your emotional growth, which allows me to create a therapeutic experience that's unique to each client.