Anxiety Therapists in Paulding County, OH
I offer techniques to help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and life transitions.
I offer services to people of all ages (children and adults). I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy and have developed a core focus of treating trauma, including single incident trauma and complex trauma. However, I use a variety of other treatment modalities to meet my clients' needs.
I offer techniques to help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and life transitions.
I offer services to people of all ages (children and adults). I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy and have developed a core focus of treating trauma, including single incident trauma and complex trauma. However, I use a variety of other treatment modalities to meet my clients' needs.
You don’t have to walk through this alone.
If you've experienced trauma—especially the kind that’s hidden, denied, or dismissed by others—you may carry pain that feels unspeakable. As a therapist who has personally survived abuse and has spent 25 years helping others heal from sexual, ritual, and spiritual trauma, I offer a grounded, compassionate presence that can hold what others cannot.
You don’t have to walk through this alone.
If you've experienced trauma—especially the kind that’s hidden, denied, or dismissed by others—you may carry pain that feels unspeakable. As a therapist who has personally survived abuse and has spent 25 years helping others heal from sexual, ritual, and spiritual trauma, I offer a grounded, compassionate presence that can hold what others cannot.
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.
I feel it is important to offer expert quality care that is compassionate, and tailored to each person's uniqueness as an individual. I have 38 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, families, and adults facing various life challenges. Time passes quickly. We often spend our days unhappy, and stressed. Sometimes it can be difficult to see beyond the hardships, and realize what matters most to us. If you can't change a situation, change your perspective.
I feel it is important to offer expert quality care that is compassionate, and tailored to each person's uniqueness as an individual. I have 38 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, families, and adults facing various life challenges. Time passes quickly. We often spend our days unhappy, and stressed. Sometimes it can be difficult to see beyond the hardships, and realize what matters most to us. If you can't change a situation, change your perspective.
Do you find yourself struggling to feel truly happy, no matter what you do? Are you someone whose life looks "good" from the outside, and yet it still feels like something is missing? Maybe you are not happy with some of the choices you are making and feel the need to make some changes. Maybe a life event has highlighted the fact that you're still not as happy or content as you want to be. Or maybe you just want to gain deeper insight into yourself and your past experiences, and you're ready to start creating new patterns in your life.
Do you find yourself struggling to feel truly happy, no matter what you do? Are you someone whose life looks "good" from the outside, and yet it still feels like something is missing? Maybe you are not happy with some of the choices you are making and feel the need to make some changes. Maybe a life event has highlighted the fact that you're still not as happy or content as you want to be. Or maybe you just want to gain deeper insight into yourself and your past experiences, and you're ready to start creating new patterns in your life.
Mindfulness and Well-being: I integrate mindfulness practices into our sessions, empowering you with tools to manage stress, anxiety, and cultivate inner peace.
Holistic Healing: I believe in treating the whole person – mind, body, and spirit. My approach to counseling goes beyond traditional methods to encompass all aspects of your life, ensuring a balanced and lasting change. Person-Centered Care: You are unique, and so are your experiences and challenges. I provide a safe and empathetic space for you to use.
Mindfulness and Well-being: I integrate mindfulness practices into our sessions, empowering you with tools to manage stress, anxiety, and cultivate inner peace.
Holistic Healing: I believe in treating the whole person – mind, body, and spirit. My approach to counseling goes beyond traditional methods to encompass all aspects of your life, ensuring a balanced and lasting change. Person-Centered Care: You are unique, and so are your experiences and challenges. I provide a safe and empathetic space for you to use.
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.
Online Therapists
I use evidence‑based approaches like CBT, DBT, and CAMS, which are effective in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and thoughts of suicide.
When working together, I try to balance structure with compassion. We’ll look at what’s going on in your life, what matters most to you, and what might be keeping you stuck. From there, we’ll build practical tools to help you manage tough emotions and set clear, realistic goals that move you forward.
I use evidence‑based approaches like CBT, DBT, and CAMS, which are effective in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and thoughts of suicide.
When working together, I try to balance structure with compassion. We’ll look at what’s going on in your life, what matters most to you, and what might be keeping you stuck. From there, we’ll build practical tools to help you manage tough emotions and set clear, realistic goals that move you forward.
I work with anyone who might be feeling lost — whether that means struggling with a transition in your life, overwhelming depression or anxiety, losing a loved one, battling addiction, or just feeling stuck.
I use an integrative approach rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Together, we will focus on relating differently to painful thoughts and emotions so they don't control your life. I help clients build on their strengths and make sense of their story in order to move forward with intention.
I work with anyone who might be feeling lost — whether that means struggling with a transition in your life, overwhelming depression or anxiety, losing a loved one, battling addiction, or just feeling stuck.
I use an integrative approach rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Together, we will focus on relating differently to painful thoughts and emotions so they don't control your life. I help clients build on their strengths and make sense of their story in order to move forward with intention.
Whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or working through the impact of past experiences, therapy can offer space for relief, clarity, and growth.
My approach is collaborative and client-centered, honoring you as the expert on your own life while offering guidance and support along the way. I draw from trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches to support meaningful, whole-person healing. our work may include CBT, DBT, somatic interventions, or Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or working through the impact of past experiences, therapy can offer space for relief, clarity, and growth.
My approach is collaborative and client-centered, honoring you as the expert on your own life while offering guidance and support along the way. I draw from trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches to support meaningful, whole-person healing. our work may include CBT, DBT, somatic interventions, or Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Mindfulness meditation assists with anxiety, grounding, and relaxation.
I am a clinician that specializes in treating those effected by trauma and complex trauma from children to adult ages. With this population, I utilize TF-CBT and EMDR. I am also skilled and trained in PCIT for those children ages 3-9. and families. I have a very diverse caseload which includes clients of various ages, family and couples counseling, as well stage of life transitions. I also have experience using DBT for the population of those suffering from personality disorders. It is my goal to improve the quality of life for all my clients.
Mindfulness meditation assists with anxiety, grounding, and relaxation.
I am a clinician that specializes in treating those effected by trauma and complex trauma from children to adult ages. With this population, I utilize TF-CBT and EMDR. I am also skilled and trained in PCIT for those children ages 3-9. and families. I have a very diverse caseload which includes clients of various ages, family and couples counseling, as well stage of life transitions. I also have experience using DBT for the population of those suffering from personality disorders. It is my goal to improve the quality of life for all my clients.
Disorders these individuals bring with them include depression, anxiety, various identity issues, and post-traumatic stress.
I like to meet people where they are with regard to the symptoms and issues they bring to therapy. I am partial to Rogerian theories and the need to provide impartiality and positive regard for others. My foundation includes thinking in terms of systems, especially family systems, and how those systems may influence us.
Disorders these individuals bring with them include depression, anxiety, various identity issues, and post-traumatic stress.
I like to meet people where they are with regard to the symptoms and issues they bring to therapy. I am partial to Rogerian theories and the need to provide impartiality and positive regard for others. My foundation includes thinking in terms of systems, especially family systems, and how those systems may influence us.
Whether you have a history of trauma, depression, anxiety, increased substance use, feeling unstable in your life, or experiencing difficulty coping with day-to- life challenges in general; together, we can work to collaboratively establish a plan of care to get you feeling better and more stable and in control of your life.
Are you struggling with motivation and seeming less like "yourself"? Are you recognizing you're easily agitated and having a hard time functioning? Have you recently experienced a life changing event or notice you are feeling sad or despondent? Have you put off establishing care for yourself and feel burnt out? It sounds like now is the time to center your attention on yourself! As a clinically certified trauma professional I am invested in assisting individuals accomplish an improved level of stability and overall life efficacy.
Whether you have a history of trauma, depression, anxiety, increased substance use, feeling unstable in your life, or experiencing difficulty coping with day-to- life challenges in general; together, we can work to collaboratively establish a plan of care to get you feeling better and more stable and in control of your life.
Are you struggling with motivation and seeming less like "yourself"? Are you recognizing you're easily agitated and having a hard time functioning? Have you recently experienced a life changing event or notice you are feeling sad or despondent? Have you put off establishing care for yourself and feel burnt out? It sounds like now is the time to center your attention on yourself! As a clinically certified trauma professional I am invested in assisting individuals accomplish an improved level of stability and overall life efficacy.
What I love most about being a therapist is helping people transform their lives in ways they never thought possible. I have the privilege of guiding clients through moments of rediscovery — when they reconnect with their inner strength, challenge long-standing patterns, and begin to feel whole again. I work primarily with adults, couples, and older adults, helping them heal from narcissistic abuse, complex trauma, grief, anger, and unhealthy relationship dynamics.
What I love most about being a therapist is helping people transform their lives in ways they never thought possible. I have the privilege of guiding clients through moments of rediscovery — when they reconnect with their inner strength, challenge long-standing patterns, and begin to feel whole again. I work primarily with adults, couples, and older adults, helping them heal from narcissistic abuse, complex trauma, grief, anger, and unhealthy relationship dynamics.
She has special interest in working with those who experience anxiety or have gone through traumatic events.
Shana takes a collaborative approach when working with clients and pulls from multiple theories to meet her client’s needs (such as play therapy, CBT, solution focused, strengths based, and mindfulness). Shana has completed training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS).
She has special interest in working with those who experience anxiety or have gone through traumatic events.
Shana takes a collaborative approach when working with clients and pulls from multiple theories to meet her client’s needs (such as play therapy, CBT, solution focused, strengths based, and mindfulness). Shana has completed training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS).
Healing happens in spaces where you feel safe, understood, and supported.
I work with adults navigating trauma, mood disorders, and moments of crisis that feel overwhelming or destabilizing. Many of the people I see are struggling with shame, self-criticism, or feeling like they “should” be handling things better than they are. I don’t see people as broken, I see them as people who are overwhelmed, lost, burned out, or carrying pain that hasn’t been fully processed.
Healing happens in spaces where you feel safe, understood, and supported.
I work with adults navigating trauma, mood disorders, and moments of crisis that feel overwhelming or destabilizing. Many of the people I see are struggling with shame, self-criticism, or feeling like they “should” be handling things better than they are. I don’t see people as broken, I see them as people who are overwhelmed, lost, burned out, or carrying pain that hasn’t been fully processed.
It is my passion to help clients navigate through healing from depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life stressors and transitions.
I have experience working with clients as young as 5 years old. I specialize in childhood trauma and mental health, with treatment options such as Trauma-Focused CBT and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with influences from DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
It is my passion to help clients navigate through healing from depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life stressors and transitions.
I have experience working with clients as young as 5 years old. I specialize in childhood trauma and mental health, with treatment options such as Trauma-Focused CBT and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with influences from DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Spring Valley Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
1 Endorsed
Toledo, OH 43617
We all go through ups and downs in life, but with the right guidance, I believe we all have the ability to overcome obstacles. My passion lies in helping you tap into your own strengths by equipping you with personalized coping skills and techniques that fit your unique situation.
We all go through ups and downs in life, but with the right guidance, I believe we all have the ability to overcome obstacles. My passion lies in helping you tap into your own strengths by equipping you with personalized coping skills and techniques that fit your unique situation.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.
Our first session is more informal than other sessions. The first session is based around information gathering, any assessment measures, and creating a treatment plan tailored to your goals in therapy.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.
Our first session is more informal than other sessions. The first session is based around information gathering, any assessment measures, and creating a treatment plan tailored to your goals in therapy.
I primarily work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
I focus on adults, and adolescents using cognitive therapy to help my clients think about the issues they’re facing from a different lens. By changing the way you think, you can feel empowered to enact great change in your life.
I primarily work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
I focus on adults, and adolescents using cognitive therapy to help my clients think about the issues they’re facing from a different lens. By changing the way you think, you can feel empowered to enact great change in your life.
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.