Anxiety Therapists in Oakwood, OH
My treatment philosophy is based on our capacity to heal. My primary means of treatment is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR reprocesses traumatic memories. Our brains use thought patterns to bring ideas, feelings and sensations to the forefront without discrimination. In instances of unresolved trauma, our ability to move forward in our lives is blocked, because thought patterns allow past trauma to continue to be replayed as if happening in the present. I collaborate with my clients via EMDR to reprocess trauma, allowing the brain to let natural healing occur.
My treatment philosophy is based on our capacity to heal. My primary means of treatment is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR reprocesses traumatic memories. Our brains use thought patterns to bring ideas, feelings and sensations to the forefront without discrimination. In instances of unresolved trauma, our ability to move forward in our lives is blocked, because thought patterns allow past trauma to continue to be replayed as if happening in the present. I collaborate with my clients via EMDR to reprocess trauma, allowing the brain to let natural healing occur.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship matters - I attempt to foster self-compassion and understanding in order to lighten the burden of difficult life situations.
I work from a CBT, interpersonal, and existential perspective. I believe in being flexible in order to meet the needs of the people with whom I work. My goal is to help you live life in a more meaningful, authentic way.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship matters - I attempt to foster self-compassion and understanding in order to lighten the burden of difficult life situations.
I work from a CBT, interpersonal, and existential perspective. I believe in being flexible in order to meet the needs of the people with whom I work. My goal is to help you live life in a more meaningful, authentic way.
MMRG Professional Mental Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer a client centered approach to my therapy style. I will assist you to identify and work on your mental health needs in a caring and genuine way. My purpose as a clinician is to build on your strengths and assist with your growth process. I offer a warm an personalized experience for each of my clients to create a healthy and productive theraputic relationship.
I offer a client centered approach to my therapy style. I will assist you to identify and work on your mental health needs in a caring and genuine way. My purpose as a clinician is to build on your strengths and assist with your growth process. I offer a warm an personalized experience for each of my clients to create a healthy and productive theraputic relationship.
I believe we are all a work in progress. We all deserve space, grace, and support to grow, heal, and become the best versions of ourselves. It is an honor to walk alongside those who embrace the possibility of change and commit to their own growth.
My goal is to meet you where you are in your life with authentic warmth, empathy, and collaboration. Together we can explore your strengths, overcome challenges, and move toward a more connected, balanced, and fulfilling life.
I believe we are all a work in progress. We all deserve space, grace, and support to grow, heal, and become the best versions of ourselves. It is an honor to walk alongside those who embrace the possibility of change and commit to their own growth.
My goal is to meet you where you are in your life with authentic warmth, empathy, and collaboration. Together we can explore your strengths, overcome challenges, and move toward a more connected, balanced, and fulfilling life.
Building a trusting, collaborative relationship is at the forefront of my work, though I’m aware this looks differently with each of my clients. I see the process of change as occurring in the context of relationships and through exploration of patterns that may be preventing one from living a fulfilling life. Through the discovery of these patterns, we can begin to understand how to live life more genuinely. I am a relational and psychodynamic therapist who incorporates various therapeutic approaches and interventions, including cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
Building a trusting, collaborative relationship is at the forefront of my work, though I’m aware this looks differently with each of my clients. I see the process of change as occurring in the context of relationships and through exploration of patterns that may be preventing one from living a fulfilling life. Through the discovery of these patterns, we can begin to understand how to live life more genuinely. I am a relational and psychodynamic therapist who incorporates various therapeutic approaches and interventions, including cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
I work with a variety of clients, all having one thing in common: They are unhappy with the direction their life has taken and seek insight so that their lives can change. Whether they are wanting to process a life event and only want to come one or two sessions, or whether they want to make a long-term connection with a counselor, I tailor my therapy to my clients' needs. My approach is interactive, engaging my clients in conversations that help them process past or present events, so that they can find their own path to healing.
I work with a variety of clients, all having one thing in common: They are unhappy with the direction their life has taken and seek insight so that their lives can change. Whether they are wanting to process a life event and only want to come one or two sessions, or whether they want to make a long-term connection with a counselor, I tailor my therapy to my clients' needs. My approach is interactive, engaging my clients in conversations that help them process past or present events, so that they can find their own path to healing.
Fear and worry may make it hard to breathe, or hopelessness may overcome you at times.
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist. EMDR helps your brain heal from unwanted distress caused by trauma. It is a powerful treatment and has helped me personally. Begin a new journey today of hope and restoration for your life. You don't have to figure this out alone anymore! Reach out now, call or email me. I'm here to help!
Fear and worry may make it hard to breathe, or hopelessness may overcome you at times.
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist. EMDR helps your brain heal from unwanted distress caused by trauma. It is a powerful treatment and has helped me personally. Begin a new journey today of hope and restoration for your life. You don't have to figure this out alone anymore! Reach out now, call or email me. I'm here to help!
Whether working on anxiety, behavioral concerns, social skills, or emotional regulation, she is dedicated to helping clients thrive.
Recognizing that children often express themselves in ways beyond words, Brittany integrates expressive interventions such as art, play, and creative activities into therapy. By incorporating these hands-on approaches, she creates a safe space where children and adolescents can process emotions, build confidence, and explore solutions in a way that feels natural and meaningful to them.
Whether working on anxiety, behavioral concerns, social skills, or emotional regulation, she is dedicated to helping clients thrive.
Recognizing that children often express themselves in ways beyond words, Brittany integrates expressive interventions such as art, play, and creative activities into therapy. By incorporating these hands-on approaches, she creates a safe space where children and adolescents can process emotions, build confidence, and explore solutions in a way that feels natural and meaningful to them.
I believe all people have the ability to overcome even the most dis-empowering obstacles, and sometimes we need help finding the way to do this. I work across a range of mental health and addiction concerns, to help you, to help yourself. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and am honored by the opportunity to help you tap into your expertise. My practice uses principles of Mindfulness, compassion, personal empowerment, and hope. Together, we will discover your strengths, and learn how to use your own power to conquer challenges, to grow, and heal.
I believe all people have the ability to overcome even the most dis-empowering obstacles, and sometimes we need help finding the way to do this. I work across a range of mental health and addiction concerns, to help you, to help yourself. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and am honored by the opportunity to help you tap into your expertise. My practice uses principles of Mindfulness, compassion, personal empowerment, and hope. Together, we will discover your strengths, and learn how to use your own power to conquer challenges, to grow, and heal.
Are you doing your best and still not thriving? Are you tired of repeating old patterns, struggling with boundaries, or feeling disconnected from yourself or your values? Are there issues you can no longer ignore? The good news is therapy can help. I provide a compassionate and mindful space where we can explore these patterns together, with curiosity rather than judgment. My goal is to help you deepen self-awareness, build self-compassion, and create a life that truly aligns with who you are. Whether we’re working on managing emotions, trauma processing, or quality of life concerns, I tailor therapy to your unique needs.
Are you doing your best and still not thriving? Are you tired of repeating old patterns, struggling with boundaries, or feeling disconnected from yourself or your values? Are there issues you can no longer ignore? The good news is therapy can help. I provide a compassionate and mindful space where we can explore these patterns together, with curiosity rather than judgment. My goal is to help you deepen self-awareness, build self-compassion, and create a life that truly aligns with who you are. Whether we’re working on managing emotions, trauma processing, or quality of life concerns, I tailor therapy to your unique needs.
My philosophy is that within each of us is the capacity to flourish. Counseling can be transformational for people working through life transitions, painful emotions, challenging relationships, and so much more. Together we can work to implement practical strategies that cultivate positive wellbeing and decrease stress. I help my clients to deepen their awareness and self-compassion so that they can feel empowered to make nurturing choices for themselves each day.
My philosophy is that within each of us is the capacity to flourish. Counseling can be transformational for people working through life transitions, painful emotions, challenging relationships, and so much more. Together we can work to implement practical strategies that cultivate positive wellbeing and decrease stress. I help my clients to deepen their awareness and self-compassion so that they can feel empowered to make nurturing choices for themselves each day.
My experience includes working with folks who are navigating anxiety, panic attacks, grief and loss, traumatic experiences, family and relationship conflict, career change, and health-related trauma and anxiety.
My approach to counseling is centered in helping folks understand what is important to them. We all have the skills and abilities to help ourselves, but sometimes can find ourselves stuck in the face of major changes in our lives related to grief, trauma, health, relationships, career, or just experiencing new feelings for the first time. Transitions can shake us off of our routines, leave us feeling stuck, and impact the way we move through the world. I believe therapy can provide the time and space to reflect on challenges, gain insight, and work toward finding balance in our lives.
My experience includes working with folks who are navigating anxiety, panic attacks, grief and loss, traumatic experiences, family and relationship conflict, career change, and health-related trauma and anxiety.
My approach to counseling is centered in helping folks understand what is important to them. We all have the skills and abilities to help ourselves, but sometimes can find ourselves stuck in the face of major changes in our lives related to grief, trauma, health, relationships, career, or just experiencing new feelings for the first time. Transitions can shake us off of our routines, leave us feeling stuck, and impact the way we move through the world. I believe therapy can provide the time and space to reflect on challenges, gain insight, and work toward finding balance in our lives.
If you’re tired, anxious, or overwhelmed — I see you.
I practice in Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota and Georgia through the counseling compact. Life gets heavy sometimes, but you don’t have to carry it alone. I offer a compassionate space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal. Let’s work together to help you breathe easier and move forward with strength.
If you’re tired, anxious, or overwhelmed — I see you.
I practice in Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota and Georgia through the counseling compact. Life gets heavy sometimes, but you don’t have to carry it alone. I offer a compassionate space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal. Let’s work together to help you breathe easier and move forward with strength.
I specialize in grief/loss, depression/ anxiety, relationships/attachments, using client centered, solution focused, and CBT.
Hi there...my name is Cindy, and I have been helping individuals, couples, and families for 15 plus years, and I would love to help you. I know that taking this big step of seeking counseling can be scary and intimidating. I understand, and tell my clients they are the bravest people I know. Let's face it, life can be hard and difficult to manage at times, but it can also be beautiful and rewarding. I would be honored to help you live your best life.
I specialize in grief/loss, depression/ anxiety, relationships/attachments, using client centered, solution focused, and CBT.
Hi there...my name is Cindy, and I have been helping individuals, couples, and families for 15 plus years, and I would love to help you. I know that taking this big step of seeking counseling can be scary and intimidating. I understand, and tell my clients they are the bravest people I know. Let's face it, life can be hard and difficult to manage at times, but it can also be beautiful and rewarding. I would be honored to help you live your best life.
"I believe that life should be lived with passion and meaning. Anything that is getting in the way of this can be changed or accepted. Through counseling, I will help you alter the course you and your loved ones are traveling in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way. Together, we will find more passion and meaning in your life." My academic training began at the University of Notre Dame, with a B.A., continued at the University of Dayton, with a MS.Ed., and concluded with a Ph.D. at Kent State University.
"I believe that life should be lived with passion and meaning. Anything that is getting in the way of this can be changed or accepted. Through counseling, I will help you alter the course you and your loved ones are traveling in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way. Together, we will find more passion and meaning in your life." My academic training began at the University of Notre Dame, with a B.A., continued at the University of Dayton, with a MS.Ed., and concluded with a Ph.D. at Kent State University.
While I see a wide range of clients, many of my clients have struggled with narcissistic family members or partners, dysfunctional families (now and in childhood), depression, and anxiety.
Have you spent your life overachieving, working hard, taking care of others, doing all the right things, and yet things aren't working out how you expected them to? Are your relationships very often one-sided, where you give a lot but no one takes care of you? I see you. My practice focuses on those who have "done all the right things," and are wondering why things are still so hard. Unfortunately, being hard on ourselves, working hard, achieving all the things, and taking care of everyone around us doesn't often lead to the sort of healing and peace we long for.
While I see a wide range of clients, many of my clients have struggled with narcissistic family members or partners, dysfunctional families (now and in childhood), depression, and anxiety.
Have you spent your life overachieving, working hard, taking care of others, doing all the right things, and yet things aren't working out how you expected them to? Are your relationships very often one-sided, where you give a lot but no one takes care of you? I see you. My practice focuses on those who have "done all the right things," and are wondering why things are still so hard. Unfortunately, being hard on ourselves, working hard, achieving all the things, and taking care of everyone around us doesn't often lead to the sort of healing and peace we long for.
Stress, low self-esteem, navigating a life transition, or anxiety and depression?
I have experience and training in trauma therapy, Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT, and short-term solution-focused. Together, we work through previous and current life events to stop the patterns and adjust to the growth you need now.
Stress, low self-esteem, navigating a life transition, or anxiety and depression?
I have experience and training in trauma therapy, Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT, and short-term solution-focused. Together, we work through previous and current life events to stop the patterns and adjust to the growth you need now.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, or unresolved trauma?
Part science, part art, my therapeutic process fuses trauma-informed research with intuitive care. I use both "mind to body" interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy and "body to mind" practices like meditation and mindfulness. I believe we all have the innate wisdom for healing. My job is to help you unlock yours.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, or unresolved trauma?
Part science, part art, my therapeutic process fuses trauma-informed research with intuitive care. I use both "mind to body" interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy and "body to mind" practices like meditation and mindfulness. I believe we all have the innate wisdom for healing. My job is to help you unlock yours.
My approach to counseling is pragmatic (which I've been called more than once). Pragmatic means "dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations" & "the study of how context contributes to meaning." As we collaborate to reach your goals, we will approach things sensibly and realistically, seeking understanding, clarity, & truth. We will explore language and context to gain insight, guide decision making, and heal old wounds. We will work as partners to identify growth areas, resolve issues, set goals, & affect change. We'll also have fun!
My approach to counseling is pragmatic (which I've been called more than once). Pragmatic means "dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations" & "the study of how context contributes to meaning." As we collaborate to reach your goals, we will approach things sensibly and realistically, seeking understanding, clarity, & truth. We will explore language and context to gain insight, guide decision making, and heal old wounds. We will work as partners to identify growth areas, resolve issues, set goals, & affect change. We'll also have fun!
You're wanting to feel alive and comfortable in your own skin, but you find yourself freezing up or overwhelmed with images from the past or stuck in ways you can't explain. While talking about it can be helpful, if you're dealing with a trauma or ingrained stress response, it gets stuck in the body and talking alone doesn't unlock the trauma patterns in the body. Body-based modalities combined with talking really help to unwind trauma patterns. If you come see me, we won't only sit in chairs talking.
You're wanting to feel alive and comfortable in your own skin, but you find yourself freezing up or overwhelmed with images from the past or stuck in ways you can't explain. While talking about it can be helpful, if you're dealing with a trauma or ingrained stress response, it gets stuck in the body and talking alone doesn't unlock the trauma patterns in the body. Body-based modalities combined with talking really help to unwind trauma patterns. If you come see me, we won't only sit in chairs talking.
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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.