Grief Therapists in Paulding County, OH

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Amy Brown
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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.
(513) 995-7020 View (513) 995-7020
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Frances M Duncan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LISW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(937) 210-4625 View (937) 210-4625
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Frankie Bowen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Serves Area
Welcome to Your Journey of Healing and Growth! Hello, I'm Frankie Bowen- a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals towards holistic well-being and personal transformation. Discover Your Potential: Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, helping you unlock your full potential and find the inner strength to overcome life's obstacles. Mindfulness and Well-being: I integrate mindfulness practices into our sessions, empowering you with tools to manage stress, anxiety, and cultivate inner peace. Couples Counseling is always available at my practice.
Welcome to Your Journey of Healing and Growth! Hello, I'm Frankie Bowen- a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals towards holistic well-being and personal transformation. Discover Your Potential: Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, helping you unlock your full potential and find the inner strength to overcome life's obstacles. Mindfulness and Well-being: I integrate mindfulness practices into our sessions, empowering you with tools to manage stress, anxiety, and cultivate inner peace. Couples Counseling is always available at my practice.
(419) 670-6374 View (419) 670-6374

Online Therapists

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Yolanda Board
Counselor, LPCC-S
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
I provide a compassionate and individualized approach to therapy and seek to truly understand my clients and meet them where they are. I have a genuine interest in helping individuals learn how to live life in a new way, boldly and in spite of their circumstances. I have a passion for helping folks get through their trauma and find a more rewarding existence. I also enjoy working with folks that have never tried therapy before!
I provide a compassionate and individualized approach to therapy and seek to truly understand my clients and meet them where they are. I have a genuine interest in helping individuals learn how to live life in a new way, boldly and in spite of their circumstances. I have a passion for helping folks get through their trauma and find a more rewarding existence. I also enjoy working with folks that have never tried therapy before!
(937) 884-3727 View (937) 884-3727
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Amy Koziarski EMDR Intensives/Core Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
3 Endorsed
Sylvania, OH 43560
We have worked with an array clients going through many struggles; abandonment, physical and sexual abuse, traumatic loss of a child, grief and loss of a loved one, miscarriage and infertility, racial discrimination and abuse, etc.
Hello! Owner/Therapist at Core Wellness, Amy Koziarski, LISW-S has been in the mental health field since 2002 and is passionate about healing trauma. She has an open, active, therapeutic approach. In addition to offering 60 minute sessions, Amy also offers EMDR Intensives available in 2, 3 or 4 hour increments. Longer sessions are available with special scheduling. In order to continue her passion as a therapist, mentor/educator and to better meet the needs of the community Amy expanded her practice to Core Wellness in 2022. Core Wellness has several therapists available for you, offering day, evening and weekend availability.
We have worked with an array clients going through many struggles; abandonment, physical and sexual abuse, traumatic loss of a child, grief and loss of a loved one, miscarriage and infertility, racial discrimination and abuse, etc.
Hello! Owner/Therapist at Core Wellness, Amy Koziarski, LISW-S has been in the mental health field since 2002 and is passionate about healing trauma. She has an open, active, therapeutic approach. In addition to offering 60 minute sessions, Amy also offers EMDR Intensives available in 2, 3 or 4 hour increments. Longer sessions are available with special scheduling. In order to continue her passion as a therapist, mentor/educator and to better meet the needs of the community Amy expanded her practice to Core Wellness in 2022. Core Wellness has several therapists available for you, offering day, evening and weekend availability.
(419) 506-5908 View (419) 506-5908
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Ibrahim Akmese
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, CT
Online Only
Are you facing the pain of loss or the lasting impact of trauma?
I integrate approaches like EMDR, the Dual Process Model of Grief, Continuing Bonds, Meaning Reconstruction, and the Companioning Model to support your healing journey. I work with clients across cultures and life stages, including international students, caregivers, and professionals navigating complex grief, traumatic loss, or spiritual struggle.
Are you facing the pain of loss or the lasting impact of trauma?
I integrate approaches like EMDR, the Dual Process Model of Grief, Continuing Bonds, Meaning Reconstruction, and the Companioning Model to support your healing journey. I work with clients across cultures and life stages, including international students, caregivers, and professionals navigating complex grief, traumatic loss, or spiritual struggle.
(937) 821-6315 View (937) 821-6315
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Jerra Huxford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, NCC, NATC
Maumee, OH 43537
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, depression, emotional abuse, relationship difficulties, life transitions, stress, and overwhelm. Many of my clients struggle with people-pleasing, low self-worth, unhealthy relationship patterns, or feeling emotionally stuck after painful experiences. I provide a supportive, trauma-informed space where clients can build insight, process difficult experiences, strengthen coping skills, and work toward healthier relationships, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, depression, emotional abuse, relationship difficulties, life transitions, stress, and overwhelm. Many of my clients struggle with people-pleasing, low self-worth, unhealthy relationship patterns, or feeling emotionally stuck after painful experiences. I provide a supportive, trauma-informed space where clients can build insight, process difficult experiences, strengthen coping skills, and work toward healthier relationships, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.
(419) 866-2830 View (419) 866-2830
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Natalia Romero Roman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MEd, LSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Accepting new clients! Big emotions, constant changes, and tough transitions can make life feel overwhelming- especially if you’re trying to carry it all on your own. Maybe you’re a young adult navigating cultural pressures, a parent worried about your child’s anxiety, or someone adjusting to the demands of military life. Maybe you're looking for a therapist who just gets it- your language, your culture, your community. I offer a space where you or your child can feel safe, supported, and truly understood.
Accepting new clients! Big emotions, constant changes, and tough transitions can make life feel overwhelming- especially if you’re trying to carry it all on your own. Maybe you’re a young adult navigating cultural pressures, a parent worried about your child’s anxiety, or someone adjusting to the demands of military life. Maybe you're looking for a therapist who just gets it- your language, your culture, your community. I offer a space where you or your child can feel safe, supported, and truly understood.
(419) 573-3022 View (419) 573-3022
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Mary Tesch
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, CCTP
Troy, OH 45373
I specialize in working with adult and late adolescent individuals navigating complex trauma, grief, anxiety, relational challenges, and identity development.
Drawing from Humanistic and Emotion-focused modalities such as Person-Centered Therapy, EFT, EMDR, and MBCT. I support clients in exploring their identities, emotions, and personal values. I view each client as the expert of their own experience and serve as a compassionate companion on the path to self-acceptance and holistic well-being.
I specialize in working with adult and late adolescent individuals navigating complex trauma, grief, anxiety, relational challenges, and identity development.
Drawing from Humanistic and Emotion-focused modalities such as Person-Centered Therapy, EFT, EMDR, and MBCT. I support clients in exploring their identities, emotions, and personal values. I view each client as the expert of their own experience and serve as a compassionate companion on the path to self-acceptance and holistic well-being.
(937) 787-6714 View (937) 787-6714
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Lorri Charnas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Online Only
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, coping with grief and loss, bipolar disorder and general life issues.
My therapeutic approach is tailored to fit your unique needs and desires. I take pride in guiding you in your journey of gaining insight and self-love to help you live a joyful well-balanced life.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, coping with grief and loss, bipolar disorder and general life issues.
My therapeutic approach is tailored to fit your unique needs and desires. I take pride in guiding you in your journey of gaining insight and self-love to help you live a joyful well-balanced life.
(234) 239-9286 View (234) 239-9286
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Samantha Sattler
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Toledo, OH 43606
Let’s face it, life can be stressful! Do you find yourself stuck in a state of worry, feeling hopeless and unable to complete the tasks of daily life, struggling with body image and eating issues, or dealing with a difficult life change? You do not need to face these issues alone! As a licensed professional clinical counselor I work with my clients to help empower them to make the changes needed to get their lives back and become their best selves! I view myself and my client as a team. Together we will work to build awareness, develop healthier skills, and move towards a more fulfilling life.
Let’s face it, life can be stressful! Do you find yourself stuck in a state of worry, feeling hopeless and unable to complete the tasks of daily life, struggling with body image and eating issues, or dealing with a difficult life change? You do not need to face these issues alone! As a licensed professional clinical counselor I work with my clients to help empower them to make the changes needed to get their lives back and become their best selves! I view myself and my client as a team. Together we will work to build awareness, develop healthier skills, and move towards a more fulfilling life.
(419) 406-4454 View (419) 406-4454
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Linda Hylton
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Online Only
Many people reach out for therapy when life starts to feel overwhelming, confusing, or heavier than usual. You might be dealing with anxiety that won't quiet down, feeling stuck in depression, processing trauma, or trying to adjust to a major life change. Whatever brings you here you don't have to navigate it alone. I believe therapy works best when you can feel comfortable being yourself. My goal is to create a space where you can talk openly without feeling judged or pressured. Together, we can explore what you're going through, make sense of difficult emotions, and find practical ways to move forward.
Many people reach out for therapy when life starts to feel overwhelming, confusing, or heavier than usual. You might be dealing with anxiety that won't quiet down, feeling stuck in depression, processing trauma, or trying to adjust to a major life change. Whatever brings you here you don't have to navigate it alone. I believe therapy works best when you can feel comfortable being yourself. My goal is to create a space where you can talk openly without feeling judged or pressured. Together, we can explore what you're going through, make sense of difficult emotions, and find practical ways to move forward.
(937) 884-4278 View (937) 884-4278
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Lora Meyers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Swanton, OH 43558
The slow loss of identity that happens when you've spent years abandoning yourself to survive relationships.
You've done the reading. You've tried the coping skills. You've held it together for everyone else. And still there's something underneath that hasn't moved. Maybe it's a betrayal you can't stop replaying. A relationship that ended you in ways you haven't been able to name. A version of yourself you gave away so gradually you didn't notice until she was gone. Or a body that carries something your words haven't caught up to yet. My office is the one hour a week where you don't have to manage how you come across. Where we can talk about what actually happened, the shame, the pain, the anger, the parts of yourself you've hidden.
The slow loss of identity that happens when you've spent years abandoning yourself to survive relationships.
You've done the reading. You've tried the coping skills. You've held it together for everyone else. And still there's something underneath that hasn't moved. Maybe it's a betrayal you can't stop replaying. A relationship that ended you in ways you haven't been able to name. A version of yourself you gave away so gradually you didn't notice until she was gone. Or a body that carries something your words haven't caught up to yet. My office is the one hour a week where you don't have to manage how you come across. Where we can talk about what actually happened, the shame, the pain, the anger, the parts of yourself you've hidden.
(419) 548-4772 View (419) 548-4772
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Lauren M Komperda
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Lauren has over a decade of experience working with teens and adults through individual and family therapy. She specializes in treating PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety, postpartum and infertility issues, parent-teen conflict, and trauma.
Lauren has over a decade of experience working with teens and adults through individual and family therapy. She specializes in treating PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety, postpartum and infertility issues, parent-teen conflict, and trauma.
(419) 318-0095 View (419) 318-0095
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Mackenzie Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Perrysburg, OH 43551
I have experience working with children ages 3+, teens and adults. My therapy style is strengths-based and trauma informed while meeting clients wherever they are on their journey and to help them understand their past and regain their sense of self. I see the resilience children possess and choose to focus on their strengths while working with them and their support systems. My hope for your therapeutic journey is to feel safe, heard and supported while regaining your peace.
I have experience working with children ages 3+, teens and adults. My therapy style is strengths-based and trauma informed while meeting clients wherever they are on their journey and to help them understand their past and regain their sense of self. I see the resilience children possess and choose to focus on their strengths while working with them and their support systems. My hope for your therapeutic journey is to feel safe, heard and supported while regaining your peace.
(567) 298-6636 View (567) 298-6636
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Steven M Timms
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC-S
Waterville, OH 43566
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck? You don't have to navigate these challenges alone. I specialize in helping children, teens, adults, and families overcome a range of issues including stress, depression, anger, attention, and behavioral concerns. It's deeply rewarding to see clients discover purpose, families grow closer, students thrive in school, and social connections strengthen.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck? You don't have to navigate these challenges alone. I specialize in helping children, teens, adults, and families overcome a range of issues including stress, depression, anger, attention, and behavioral concerns. It's deeply rewarding to see clients discover purpose, families grow closer, students thrive in school, and social connections strengthen.
(419) 933-9750 View (419) 933-9750
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Valerie Liebert
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
1 Endorsed
Perrysburg, OH 43551
I entered this field and have remained in it for over 30 years because I am passionate about helping people to live better lives. I can assist you if are dealing with a mental illness, or if you desire coaching to reach your full potential. If you have had enough of your life as it is, and are ready to make significant changes, I can help you! You deserve a life of peace and hope.
I entered this field and have remained in it for over 30 years because I am passionate about helping people to live better lives. I can assist you if are dealing with a mental illness, or if you desire coaching to reach your full potential. If you have had enough of your life as it is, and are ready to make significant changes, I can help you! You deserve a life of peace and hope.
(567) 380-4336 View (567) 380-4336
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Ryan Andrews
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Dayton, OH 45409
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.
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.
(937) 507-3839 View (937) 507-3839
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Greggory Stephens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have over 15 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples to address issues related to Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Relationships, Child Abuse/Neglect/Trauma, Behavioral Issues, and Grief & Loss. I also have experience working with the Court System and with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I use predominantly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in session and work to make people feel comfortable and accepted. I use a non-judgmental approach and am willing to work with a wide variety of people.
I have over 15 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples to address issues related to Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Relationships, Child Abuse/Neglect/Trauma, Behavioral Issues, and Grief & Loss. I also have experience working with the Court System and with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I use predominantly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in session and work to make people feel comfortable and accepted. I use a non-judgmental approach and am willing to work with a wide variety of people.
(844) 620-4639 View (844) 620-4639
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Theresa M. Cukierski
Counselor, LPCC-S
1 Endorsed
Maumee, OH 43537
With 16 years of experience, I have worked with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, grief, life transitions, communication and relationship concerns, low self-worth, and insecurities.
Together, we'll explore what's holding you back, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful change. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and personalized to your needs. I use evidence-based therapies and mindfulness techniques to help you gain insight, strengthen resilience, and move forward with confidence.
With 16 years of experience, I have worked with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, grief, life transitions, communication and relationship concerns, low self-worth, and insecurities.
Together, we'll explore what's holding you back, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful change. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and personalized to your needs. I use evidence-based therapies and mindfulness techniques to help you gain insight, strengthen resilience, and move forward with confidence.
(419) 574-5151 View (419) 574-5151
Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.