Therapists for Adults in Mount Sterling, OH

Zackary Stockham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Serves Area
Zackary specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and alcohol and drug use concerns. He recognizes how these conditions can affect self-esteem, relationships, and overall quality of life. By offering a supportive space and integrating targeted therapeutic interventions, Zackary empowers clients to develop healthier coping skills, challenge negative thinking patterns, and rediscover a sense of control and confidence in their daily lives.Zackary specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and alcohol and drug use concerns. He recognizes how these conditions can affect self-esteem, relationships, and overall quality of
Zackary specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and alcohol and drug use concerns. He recognizes how these conditions can affect self-esteem, relationships, and overall quality of life. By offering a supportive space and integrating targeted therapeutic interventions, Zackary empowers clients to develop healthier coping skills, challenge negative thinking patterns, and rediscover a sense of control and confidence in their daily lives.Zackary specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and alcohol and drug use concerns. He recognizes how these conditions can affect self-esteem, relationships, and overall quality of
(614) 328-9390 View (614) 328-9390
Kara Leach
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Serves Area
Kara Leach is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2001. Kara provides individual therapy to women struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, postpartum anxiety/depression, life transitions, parenting struggles, relationship struggles, and perimenopause/menopause. Kara aims to meet her clients where they are in their current struggles and walk alongside them on their healing journey. She utilizes CBT, ACT, DBT, supportive therapy, and mindfulness. Additionally, Kara is a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Professional.Kara Leach is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counse
Kara Leach is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2001. Kara provides individual therapy to women struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, postpartum anxiety/depression, life transitions, parenting struggles, relationship struggles, and perimenopause/menopause. Kara aims to meet her clients where they are in their current struggles and walk alongside them on their healing journey. She utilizes CBT, ACT, DBT, supportive therapy, and mindfulness. Additionally, Kara is a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Professional.Kara Leach is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counse
(614) 666-6982 View (614) 666-6982
Bree Ruoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Or a teen/young adult battling negative self-talk telling you you're never enough?
I love helping others find strength in their experiences & strategies to handle all of life’s big moments. Helping re-frame (but normalize) unhelpful thoughts is my jam. I also bring firsthand experience in school-based behavioral health, so school concerns, school anxiety and avoidance are familiar territory too.
Or a teen/young adult battling negative self-talk telling you you're never enough?
I love helping others find strength in their experiences & strategies to handle all of life’s big moments. Helping re-frame (but normalize) unhelpful thoughts is my jam. I also bring firsthand experience in school-based behavioral health, so school concerns, school anxiety and avoidance are familiar territory too.
(380) 205-2449 View (380) 205-2449
Julia Johnston
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LICDC
Serves Area
Julia Johnston, LPCC Julia Johnston is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2017. She attended Ohio Northern University where she received her BA in Psychology. At ONU, Julia worked with her professor to conduct research on how trauma impacts learning and memory. She presented her research findings at the national level. Julia attended John Carroll University for her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in addiction. Throughout her life, Julia has always been fascinated by how the brain works and how it influences thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
Julia Johnston, LPCC Julia Johnston is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2017. She attended Ohio Northern University where she received her BA in Psychology. At ONU, Julia worked with her professor to conduct research on how trauma impacts learning and memory. She presented her research findings at the national level. Julia attended John Carroll University for her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in addiction. Throughout her life, Julia has always been fascinated by how the brain works and how it influences thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
(614) 412-5692 View (614) 412-5692
Hayley Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Serves Area
Hayley is particularly skilled in working with children and adolescents who face behavioral and developmental challenges, including those on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disabilities. She utilizes evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness practices, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to help patients and families navigate trauma, build resilience, and strengthen relationships.
Hayley is particularly skilled in working with children and adolescents who face behavioral and developmental challenges, including those on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disabilities. She utilizes evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness practices, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to help patients and families navigate trauma, build resilience, and strengthen relationships.
(740) 509-7183 View (740) 509-7183
Lori Lycans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, MSW, LISW
Serves Area
She works with adults ages 27 and older, including those in midlife and later life transitions.
Her clinical interests include Women’s Issues and Substance Use Disorder, Women’s Issues more broadly, and Pre- and Post-Bariatric Surgery therapy. Lori is particularly committed to helping women navigate complex life changes, recovery journeys, and body-related transitions with dignity and empowerment.Her clinical interests include Women’s Issues and Substa
She works with adults ages 27 and older, including those in midlife and later life transitions.
Her clinical interests include Women’s Issues and Substance Use Disorder, Women’s Issues more broadly, and Pre- and Post-Bariatric Surgery therapy. Lori is particularly committed to helping women navigate complex life changes, recovery journeys, and body-related transitions with dignity and empowerment.Her clinical interests include Women’s Issues and Substa
(740) 518-3511 View (740) 518-3511
Fadia Jallaq
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Serves Area
Fadia is especially passionate about helping individuals heal from PTSD and trauma, recognizing how past experiences can shape present thoughts, emotions, and relationships. She creates a safe, culturally responsive space where clients feel understood and empowered to process difficult experiences at their own pace. Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and foster long-term healing.
Fadia is especially passionate about helping individuals heal from PTSD and trauma, recognizing how past experiences can shape present thoughts, emotions, and relationships. She creates a safe, culturally responsive space where clients feel understood and empowered to process difficult experiences at their own pace. Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and foster long-term healing.
(380) 233-9342 View (380) 233-9342
LifeStance Health
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Serves Area
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.
(740) 208-4891 View (740) 208-4891
Ronald Henderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S
Serves Area
(380) 324-4993 View (380) 324-4993

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Danielle Willis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Columbus, OH 43207
Are you overwhelmed? Feel hopeless? Feel like you aren't good enough? Problems coping with the challenges in life? Sick and tired of being sick and tired? I get it! I will walk alongside you as you navigate the circumstances of life and your journey for hope, healing and peace.
Are you overwhelmed? Feel hopeless? Feel like you aren't good enough? Problems coping with the challenges in life? Sick and tired of being sick and tired? I get it! I will walk alongside you as you navigate the circumstances of life and your journey for hope, healing and peace.
(380) 246-6844 View (380) 246-6844
Andy Yinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you an LGBTQIA+, transgender, or gender-expansive adult looking for a therapist who truly understands and affirms you?
My approach is client-driven, strengths-based, and grounded in compassion and curiosity. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), ACT, expressive arts, storytelling, TTRPGs, and solution-focused therapy. I also support executive-function challenges, identity exploration, dissociative systems, and provide WPATH letters for gender-affirming care.
Are you an LGBTQIA+, transgender, or gender-expansive adult looking for a therapist who truly understands and affirms you?
My approach is client-driven, strengths-based, and grounded in compassion and curiosity. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), ACT, expressive arts, storytelling, TTRPGs, and solution-focused therapy. I also support executive-function challenges, identity exploration, dissociative systems, and provide WPATH letters for gender-affirming care.
(614) 881-5036 View (614) 881-5036
Don D Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW-S, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Dublin, OH 43017
Welcome! I am Dr. Don Allen. I have a concierge practice and have formally opened my Austin, Texas office! I currently specialize in the treatment of Marriage and Emotional Trauma. I am a Certified Gottman Therapist, Certified EFT Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist. Prior to 2012, I specialized in the treatment of Children and Adolescents and Drug and Alcohol Intervention. Please visit my website to get to know me, learn more about my practice, see videos and listen to my live radio broadcasts. Looking forward!
Welcome! I am Dr. Don Allen. I have a concierge practice and have formally opened my Austin, Texas office! I currently specialize in the treatment of Marriage and Emotional Trauma. I am a Certified Gottman Therapist, Certified EFT Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist. Prior to 2012, I specialized in the treatment of Children and Adolescents and Drug and Alcohol Intervention. Please visit my website to get to know me, learn more about my practice, see videos and listen to my live radio broadcasts. Looking forward!
(512) 601-5297 View (512) 601-5297
Alicia Clark-Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
I am compassionate and provide trauma-informed therapy for adults and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship stress, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.
Your life is overwhelming, you're carrying the entire family, and the weight of holding everything together. You've spent years being the strong one for everyone else while silently screaming. You're exhausted, stuck in bad patterns, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward. When you try to push through, things feel even heavier.
I am compassionate and provide trauma-informed therapy for adults and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship stress, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.
Your life is overwhelming, you're carrying the entire family, and the weight of holding everything together. You've spent years being the strong one for everyone else while silently screaming. You're exhausted, stuck in bad patterns, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward. When you try to push through, things feel even heavier.
(234) 600-8200 View (234) 600-8200
Eric North
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with young adults and adults who are struggling at home, school, work, and/or in relationships.
If any of the descriptions above remind you of yourself, I am happy to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for you. I work from a humanistic approach, meaning you are a person with unique experiences, potential, and challenges.
I work with young adults and adults who are struggling at home, school, work, and/or in relationships.
If any of the descriptions above remind you of yourself, I am happy to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for you. I work from a humanistic approach, meaning you are a person with unique experiences, potential, and challenges.
(513) 436-3733 View (513) 436-3733
Tamryn Van Der Walt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Columbus, OH 43214
My ideal client is navigating a tough transition—maybe a change in relationships, school, or health—and feels anxious, lost, or unsure of what’s next. They’re ready to understand their emotions, face patterns that hold them back, and build healthier ways to cope and move forward.
My ideal client is navigating a tough transition—maybe a change in relationships, school, or health—and feels anxious, lost, or unsure of what’s next. They’re ready to understand their emotions, face patterns that hold them back, and build healthier ways to cope and move forward.
(614) 660-5435 View (614) 660-5435
Kathleen Smith
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Online Only
Hi! I am a queer therapist who specializes in working with LGBTQ+ clients, including polyamorory/ENM, transgender clients, and identity-questioning clients. I also have expertise working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I aim to provide an affirming and authentic therapeutic environment where clients feel safe being themselves.
Hi! I am a queer therapist who specializes in working with LGBTQ+ clients, including polyamorory/ENM, transgender clients, and identity-questioning clients. I also have expertise working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I aim to provide an affirming and authentic therapeutic environment where clients feel safe being themselves.
(330) 510-1071 View (330) 510-1071
Sharon Salyers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Columbus, OH 43201
I'm Sharon Salyers, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with extensive experience in community mental health settings, working with children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of life challenges.
My style is warm, collaborative, and relaxed. I don't believe therapy should feel clinical or intimidating. From the very first session, my goal is simply to get to know you, understand where you're coming from, and make sure we're a good fit to work together.
I'm Sharon Salyers, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with extensive experience in community mental health settings, working with children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of life challenges.
My style is warm, collaborative, and relaxed. I don't believe therapy should feel clinical or intimidating. From the very first session, my goal is simply to get to know you, understand where you're coming from, and make sure we're a good fit to work together.
(380) 233-6822 View (380) 233-6822
Hannah Armbruster
Counselor, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome! I’m Hannah Armbruster and I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Ohio. My passion is helping women and girls who feel trapped by their past and want to move forward but fear the uncomfortable parts of healing from trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem challenges. My job as a therapist is to guide you through this process and help you to keep going, especially when it gets difficult or scary. I'm not here to do the work for you, I am simply a tool for you to use in your journey of self-discovery.
Welcome! I’m Hannah Armbruster and I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Ohio. My passion is helping women and girls who feel trapped by their past and want to move forward but fear the uncomfortable parts of healing from trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem challenges. My job as a therapist is to guide you through this process and help you to keep going, especially when it gets difficult or scary. I'm not here to do the work for you, I am simply a tool for you to use in your journey of self-discovery.
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Darcy Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Online Only
My name is Darcy Smith and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S) in the state of Ohio. I am from southern Ohio, and have raised my two sons here as well, ages 19 and 6. My journey in the helping profession began approximately 16 years ago when I started working as a behavioral rehabilitation specialist for a short term substance abuse treatment facility in West Virginia. Following that, I obtained two degrees from Ohio University - an Associate in Arts and Sciences with A Social Science Emphasis, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After this experience.
My name is Darcy Smith and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S) in the state of Ohio. I am from southern Ohio, and have raised my two sons here as well, ages 19 and 6. My journey in the helping profession began approximately 16 years ago when I started working as a behavioral rehabilitation specialist for a short term substance abuse treatment facility in West Virginia. Following that, I obtained two degrees from Ohio University - an Associate in Arts and Sciences with A Social Science Emphasis, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After this experience.
(740) 807-5520 View (740) 807-5520
Amy Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Online Only
Life’s challenges can be overwhelming and everyone has struggles in life from time to time. You don’t have to do it alone! It’s not always easy to make a decision to see a therapist, but it is truly a sign of strength. I place great importance on developing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. As an experienced clinician, I can help you explore your life experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, so that you can identify and change any patterns that limit you from living a happy and productive life.
Life’s challenges can be overwhelming and everyone has struggles in life from time to time. You don’t have to do it alone! It’s not always easy to make a decision to see a therapist, but it is truly a sign of strength. I place great importance on developing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. As an experienced clinician, I can help you explore your life experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, so that you can identify and change any patterns that limit you from living a happy and productive life.
(513) 348-1455 View (513) 348-1455

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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.

How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.

How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.