Teen Therapists in Toledo, OH

Looking for help? Searching for answers? For change? Do you feel your hope diminishing; that "this is not the life that I should be living, I AM missing something." If you can admit thoughts like this, then you are on the edge of change. Where you are now emotionally is not where you will always be, if you take a step of courage and reach out for help. The life you seek, that you desire, is available to you. You can have it, with one changed thought at a time.

Life is a series of transitions and changes. Often times it is difficult to navigate through these times with the challenges they bring personally and in our relationships with each other. I bring over 25 years of experience and insights to help you successfully manage and experience your world. I work with individuals, couples and families. When it is appropriate to do so, I prefer to work in a family systems context, giving the greatest potential for success.

The journey through life can be challenging and lonely at times. Your sight becomes blurred and you search for answers. Let me take your hand and walk with you. I specialize in trauma, LGBTIQ issues, abuse, and narcissistic abuse. I offer support groups for depression, narcissistic abuse, and teen support groups. The first step is often the most difficult but hope is on the horizon.

Walking through life can prove to be more challenging at times than we expect. You do not have to do it alone. It is my mission to provide a safe and warm environment to discuss those things which may be the most difficult. I see children, teens, and adults- including individuals, families, and couples. I diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of mental and emotional disorders. I have years of experience creating a foundation to meet your needs. Please know that whatever it is that is burdening you, it can be made easier with the help I can give.

Healing starts the moment you begin to feel someone is listening. Have you been feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or lost? Are you struggling with traumatic experiences, relationship issues, stress at home, stress at work or in your social life? Through the therapeutic process, I can offer insight and skills to allow for hope and healing by helping my clients recognize their own strengths to regain peace within their lives. I have dedicated my work to helping others learn to heal. I am here to offer compassion, understanding and resolution to your most difficult problems.

Sometimes the demands of childhood and teen years are more than kids (and parents!) can handle. Problems in childhood not only affect children and teens, but their families too. I consider myself a partner in the change process as I help individuals or families work through whatever is troubling them. I have specific training in working with children, teens and families. I work with clients by first understanding their needs and pull from a variety of interventions and methods in order to best serve my clients. I work collaboratively with clients and aim to go at a pace which is comfortable, yet conducive to progress.

Accepting new clients. Email me to schedule. Katie may be a good fit as a therapist if you struggle with anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship conflict, work stress, or significant life changes. Also, if you have a hard time identifying what you are struggling with, and where it stems from, you are a child or a teen , if you are a parent of a child with behavioral concerns or having difficulty integrating a blended family. As well as if you struggle from burnout at your job, lack motivation, or feel that you are sleeping "too much".

I provide motivational alternatives to address mental or emotional disorders, addiction to alcohol and other drugs, and adjustment to life events which may impair your ability to function comfortably. My 24 years of professional experience have included extensive work with people who suffer from PTSD, mood disorders, gender dysphoria, severe illness/injury, personality disorders, court involvement, and life transitions. I have developed a special interest in working with gifted adolescent males and those on the Autistic Spectrum. I have had the privilege of assisting several individuals through gender confirmation/transition.

Life happens! Situations occur which turn our stable world into something unfamiliar. These are times for a Counselor. I am a Professional Clinical Counselor. I hold a Masters Degree. I am licensed by the state of Ohio. I service Maumee,Toledo, and the surrounding areas. I work with Children, Adolescents, Adults and families.

I offer a highly personal approach tailored to each client and their individual needs. My goal is to help you rediscover your innate strengths, get one step closer to feeling empowered and on a path to growth and well being. I am here to provide support and guidance. If you are ready to move in a positive direction; shift from feeling stuck in the life you have, to creating the life you want, please call. If you are looking for guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you.

So many times we are held back from being the full and true version of ourselves because of negative thought patterns and misguided feelings that we have about ourselves and the world around us. Becoming a healthy and fulfilled version of ourselves free from societal expectations can be scary. What if I lose people? What if I am wrong about what I want? What if my family won't accept me? What if I fail? What if I can't do it? I am seeing clients of all ages and walks of life to help them become the people that they want to be. I want to provide a space where everyone feels safe to be 100% themselves.

I enjoy working with clients that are motivated for change. We address the need for action behind the intention for change. I have 26 years of experience in counseling adults and teenagers challenged with depression, anxiety, grief and loss. I am trained in Trauma therapy with a Certification in EMDR therapy. I work with individuals that struggle with past experiences that shape negative beliefs about themselves and through EMDR therapy they can shift to a positive belief about themselves to have a better quality of life.

I have years of experience working with youth, adolescents and their families dealing with a range of issues from juvenile delinquency, substance abuse and trauma. I have developed professionalism and discipline form my time in the U.S. Army, and have extensive experience in education and coaching. I have spent years helping youth academically, athletically and socially. I have worked with the offender populations and have demonstrated a safe and caring space for this marginalized group. In addition, I have worked with victims of abuse, and have created a safe, caring empathetic place for them to process their concerns. My experience has allowed me to develop the unique ability to bridge the gap between, offender/victim, teacher/student, caregiver/child, felon/community and individual/system. If you are in need of culturally competent, evidenced based treatment, with a focus on solutions, and a balanced approach of love and logic, faith and fact then look no further.

Since attending therapy is an implicit admission of imperfections for most people, my approach to counseling is person-centered and collaborative. Once the therapeutic alliance has been established, this approach allows clients to express their emotional reactions, develop more productive ways of dealing with feelings, and increase their levels of understanding and awareness. My counseling philosophy is to provide support, education, feedback and treatment that inspires clients to successfully take appropriate actions that will assist with solving their problems. Therapist qualities that I utilize include, but are not limited to, mutual respect, authenticity, genuineness, integrity, and the ability to empathize.

As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe environment where you can be your authentic self and feel validated, seen, and understood. Everyone’s experiences are unique to them; therefore, I offer an individualized approach by utilizing a blend of therapeutic techniques and treatment modalities to help shape the therapeutic process to meet you wherever you are in your healing journey. Through a collaborative approach, I aim to empower you toward your own healing and growth by assisting you with exploring your authentic self and developing sustainable goals.

Do you have a child who appears to be bright but who struggles academically? Does your child's behavior or inability to focus adversely affect learning or make life difficult at home? Does your child have a difficult time connecting socially with peers? If your child is experiencing any learning or behavioral problems at school or at home, then educational testing may be the first step in receiving the help he or she needs. I am an Ohio Board of Psychology and ODE licensed school psychologist specializing in the assessment of Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Autism, and ADHD.