Female Therapists in Paulding County, OH
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.
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.
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.
Have a seat on my couch (or yours if you are wanting Telehealth services) and let's talk about what you need to feel better about your life. I offer techniques to help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and life transitions. I work with people in developing skills to cope with negative beliefs and daily challenges. I provide a space for people to feel safe and work towards goals that are specific to their needs. I also want to help you improve any areas of your life that you want to focus on - relationships, work stress, home life, communication, healthy coping skills, etc.
Have a seat on my couch (or yours if you are wanting Telehealth services) and let's talk about what you need to feel better about your life. I offer techniques to help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and life transitions. I work with people in developing skills to cope with negative beliefs and daily challenges. I provide a space for people to feel safe and work towards goals that are specific to their needs. I also want to help you improve any areas of your life that you want to focus on - relationships, work stress, home life, communication, healthy coping skills, etc.
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.
Stress, low self-esteem, navigating a life transition, or anxiety and depression? Feel like you need to find your boundaries? Perhaps a trusted person told you it was time to try therapy. We can explore your communication, expectations, and boundaries for a healthy relationship with yourself and others. Choose to work on yourself in a safe environment with no judgment. I'll walk next to you on your journey, helping you to find what works for you so you can pursue your pathway to healing and growth. No diagnosis needed. I operate a private pay office. We accept HSA, FSA, and credit cards. I do not work directly with insurance.
Stress, low self-esteem, navigating a life transition, or anxiety and depression? Feel like you need to find your boundaries? Perhaps a trusted person told you it was time to try therapy. We can explore your communication, expectations, and boundaries for a healthy relationship with yourself and others. Choose to work on yourself in a safe environment with no judgment. I'll walk next to you on your journey, helping you to find what works for you so you can pursue your pathway to healing and growth. No diagnosis needed. I operate a private pay office. We accept HSA, FSA, and credit cards. I do not work directly with insurance.
Online Therapists
My therapeutic experience is in working with kids, teens, and adults. Whether you're seeking support for traumatic experiences, grief, never ending feelings of hopelessness like things will never get better, intense anger, anxiety symptoms or panic attacks, exploring LGBTQ+ experiences, or going through significant life changes, I would love to meet you and walk through it with you. Therapy with someone you trust is the first step on that daunting journey. That's what I'm here for.
My therapeutic experience is in working with kids, teens, and adults. Whether you're seeking support for traumatic experiences, grief, never ending feelings of hopelessness like things will never get better, intense anger, anxiety symptoms or panic attacks, exploring LGBTQ+ experiences, or going through significant life changes, I would love to meet you and walk through it with you. Therapy with someone you trust is the first step on that daunting journey. That's what I'm here for.
I am well versed in treating anxiety, depression, other mood disorders, trauma, attachment issues, ADHD, personality quirks, and much more. I approach each client in a unique manner, meeting them where they are at and taking time to build a therapeutic relationship. I use evidenced based treatment strategies inclusive of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused, Choice Theory, and more including trauma informed methods. I attempt to incorporate the client’s hobbies and interests into treatment and offer a hopeful, optimistic, client centered approach.
I am well versed in treating anxiety, depression, other mood disorders, trauma, attachment issues, ADHD, personality quirks, and much more. I approach each client in a unique manner, meeting them where they are at and taking time to build a therapeutic relationship. I use evidenced based treatment strategies inclusive of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused, Choice Theory, and more including trauma informed methods. I attempt to incorporate the client’s hobbies and interests into treatment and offer a hopeful, optimistic, client centered approach.
Hey there, mama! Motherhood can be joyful and overwhelming. It's a transitional period that can come with complex emotions and situations. If you're struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety, trying to conceive (TTC), infertility issues or adjusting to this major life transition, you’re not alone. I specialize in maternal mental health and can help you with tools to reduce your postpartum depression and anxiety and find more peace with the transition you're in.
Hey there, mama! Motherhood can be joyful and overwhelming. It's a transitional period that can come with complex emotions and situations. If you're struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety, trying to conceive (TTC), infertility issues or adjusting to this major life transition, you’re not alone. I specialize in maternal mental health and can help you with tools to reduce your postpartum depression and anxiety and find more peace with the transition you're in.
I work with clients who have issues of grief, depression, various kinds of trauma, including trauma which may be from past lives, sexual abuse trauma, life transitions, aging, near-death experiences, spirituality, spiritual wounding, and spiritual emergency. Although I can help the individual heal and/or cope better with the symptoms or issues they might be experiencing, if the individual is willing to do the deeper soul work, I also want to help that person find the meaning of those symptoms and issues, and in finding that meaning, begin to experience transformation and growth - new life.
I work with clients who have issues of grief, depression, various kinds of trauma, including trauma which may be from past lives, sexual abuse trauma, life transitions, aging, near-death experiences, spirituality, spiritual wounding, and spiritual emergency. Although I can help the individual heal and/or cope better with the symptoms or issues they might be experiencing, if the individual is willing to do the deeper soul work, I also want to help that person find the meaning of those symptoms and issues, and in finding that meaning, begin to experience transformation and growth - new life.
Beginning the counseling process and looking for a new counselor can feel overwhelming at times. I'm happy you're taking this step to work on you! I have extensive experience in working with clients to help them navigate and overcome challenges related to trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief/loss. I prioritize creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly. I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative alliance, with clients being the experts in their own lives. I help empower clients to access their inner strengths to promote positive change.
Beginning the counseling process and looking for a new counselor can feel overwhelming at times. I'm happy you're taking this step to work on you! I have extensive experience in working with clients to help them navigate and overcome challenges related to trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief/loss. I prioritize creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly. I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative alliance, with clients being the experts in their own lives. I help empower clients to access their inner strengths to promote positive change.
"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.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges on your own. Whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or working through the impact of past experiences, therapy can offer space for relief, clarity, and growth. I work with children, teens, and adults who want to feel more grounded, supported, and confident as they move through life transitions and emotional challenges. In our sessions, you’ll find a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s been weighing on you and reconnect with your strengths.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges on your own. Whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or working through the impact of past experiences, therapy can offer space for relief, clarity, and growth. I work with children, teens, and adults who want to feel more grounded, supported, and confident as they move through life transitions and emotional challenges. In our sessions, you’ll find a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s been weighing on you and reconnect with your strengths.
Most of us, including mental health professionals, simply want to experience peace and contentment in life. However, the journey often presents us with obstacles and detours; with perseverance, we can find the way. This path involves various practices that help us navigate life's ups and downs with greater resilience and serenity. In my professional practice, my greatest experiences involve helping individuals with interpersonal self-worth and relationships, life transitions, and addiction/recovery issues.
Most of us, including mental health professionals, simply want to experience peace and contentment in life. However, the journey often presents us with obstacles and detours; with perseverance, we can find the way. This path involves various practices that help us navigate life's ups and downs with greater resilience and serenity. In my professional practice, my greatest experiences involve helping individuals with interpersonal self-worth and relationships, life transitions, and addiction/recovery issues.
I work with adolescents and adults with a range of mental health concerns (including anxiety, mood instability, and trauma). Whether you are experiencing gender dysphoria or have questions about sexuality, I engage in a gender affirming, sex and kink positive philosophy. I support those who have been formerly incarcerated or are supporting someone currently incarcerated, have experienced miscarriage, require post-abortion counseling, as well as people living with chronic illness, disability and/or neurodivergence. Click 'My Website' to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation.
I work with adolescents and adults with a range of mental health concerns (including anxiety, mood instability, and trauma). Whether you are experiencing gender dysphoria or have questions about sexuality, I engage in a gender affirming, sex and kink positive philosophy. I support those who have been formerly incarcerated or are supporting someone currently incarcerated, have experienced miscarriage, require post-abortion counseling, as well as people living with chronic illness, disability and/or neurodivergence. Click 'My Website' to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation.
Go from Struggle to Strength & Selfhood. You could use AI or any other strengths finder tool, but Nothing Compares to the way a Human can Hold Space for You. A Life Coach can notice when your face lights up about a particular topic, inviting you to notice your energy shift, asking the right question so you explore more. True Strengths are natural, Energized parts of your identity. As a Life Coach, I use powerful questioning to help shift focus away from weaknesses. So You can Transform. A Human, Life Coach (Me) can be attuned toward your energy, asking the right questions to unlock Selfhood & Strength so You can be Sincerely You.
Go from Struggle to Strength & Selfhood. You could use AI or any other strengths finder tool, but Nothing Compares to the way a Human can Hold Space for You. A Life Coach can notice when your face lights up about a particular topic, inviting you to notice your energy shift, asking the right question so you explore more. True Strengths are natural, Energized parts of your identity. As a Life Coach, I use powerful questioning to help shift focus away from weaknesses. So You can Transform. A Human, Life Coach (Me) can be attuned toward your energy, asking the right questions to unlock Selfhood & Strength so You can be Sincerely You.
My main objective is to "help you help yourself" in a safe, non-judgmental environment that can foster positive change. I believe a positive therapeutic relationship can facilitate meaningful change and breakthrough by assisting you with developing skills and obtaining tools that will aid you in obtaining a more fulfilling life. I provide services to individuals, families, and couples using different theoretical approaches that are tailored to the needs and the situation of those I am serving.
My main objective is to "help you help yourself" in a safe, non-judgmental environment that can foster positive change. I believe a positive therapeutic relationship can facilitate meaningful change and breakthrough by assisting you with developing skills and obtaining tools that will aid you in obtaining a more fulfilling life. I provide services to individuals, families, and couples using different theoretical approaches that are tailored to the needs and the situation of those I am serving.
I draw from your strengths and meet you where you are without judgement. My clients describe me as friendly, open-minded, and positive. While I'm a LPC and CWC (Certified Wellness Counselor) and Nat'l Certified Counselor (NCC), I'm a retired OSU clinical researcher, a former educator (33yrs), have a PhD in STEM, and have 50+ years of life-experiences. I have my own private practice, Red Apple Counseling and Consultation, giving flexibility to work around your schedule. I'm here for you.
I draw from your strengths and meet you where you are without judgement. My clients describe me as friendly, open-minded, and positive. While I'm a LPC and CWC (Certified Wellness Counselor) and Nat'l Certified Counselor (NCC), I'm a retired OSU clinical researcher, a former educator (33yrs), have a PhD in STEM, and have 50+ years of life-experiences. I have my own private practice, Red Apple Counseling and Consultation, giving flexibility to work around your schedule. I'm here for you.
You are uniquely shaped by your circumstances, aspirations, beliefs and emotions. My role is to understand your goals and support you as you strive to achieve them. My clients describe me as accepting and honest and they value the safe, judgment-free space I create for reflection. True healing and growth occur when we embrace honesty and acceptance of ourselves and others. Self-reflection and authentic communication can lead to a balanced life that harmonizes responsibility, fun, adventure and self-awareness. I'll provide the support and tools you need to overcome your challenges and improve your health, well-being and fulfillment.
You are uniquely shaped by your circumstances, aspirations, beliefs and emotions. My role is to understand your goals and support you as you strive to achieve them. My clients describe me as accepting and honest and they value the safe, judgment-free space I create for reflection. True healing and growth occur when we embrace honesty and acceptance of ourselves and others. Self-reflection and authentic communication can lead to a balanced life that harmonizes responsibility, fun, adventure and self-awareness. I'll provide the support and tools you need to overcome your challenges and improve your health, well-being and fulfillment.
I am a social worker and chemical dependency counselor with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate mental health and substance use challenges. I have years of experience providing clinical services, directing recovery programs, and supporting clients through crisis situations. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents and families, helping them strengthen communication, build resilience, and overcome life’s challenges.
I am a social worker and chemical dependency counselor with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate mental health and substance use challenges. I have years of experience providing clinical services, directing recovery programs, and supporting clients through crisis situations. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents and families, helping them strengthen communication, build resilience, and overcome life’s challenges.
FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.