In Person Therapists in Toledo, OH

3/18/24 Accepting Clients (please visit our website). Where do you go when your heart needs a safe place? Dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and all the unexpected stresses of life is hard, especially alone. At The Heart's Haven we specialize in providing a safe and comfortable space to sort through life's issues and take some pressure off of your mind and heart. I provide a confidential haven to support you in learning how to love and take care of yourself. "Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.”

I specialize in helping children/adolescents identify and express their needs in healthy and manageable ways. When school, peer, or home interactions become challenging, it's sometimes hard for children/adolescents to feel seen and heard. I am here to help your child identify their strengths, create consistent positive coping strategies, and become their own best advocates in every environment. I have convenient after-school/evening appointment availability!

"The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." ---Socrates--- Is your life filled with the happiness that you deserve? Do you feel like you need a little help reaching your potential? Then give me a call and let me walk along side of you while WE figure it out. We will work together to transform your trials into tribulations so that you may live a life that is more satisfying.

I am currently working on a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northcentral University. I am a LPCC with a private practice. I am dedicated, My only goal is, my clients having the best Mental Health possible. I believe that life happens to everyone, coping with the curveballs, and disappointments of life will determine your quality of life. I'm here to assist and equip you with tools to navigate tough times, If your difficulty requires medication and therapy that is ok, it means you have great introspect and your life can be fulfilling with a little help. I am not the "Best" but I promise to do my "Best"!

Whether you are experiencing difficulty because of painful experiences from childhood, more recent, or current circumstances that have led to stress, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, emotional issues, co-dependency, loss/grief, trauma, and relationship issues -- I would love to help. I strive to create a relaxed and accepting environment that allows you to explore not only your struggles but strengths as well. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own life and should feel empowered to create their own peace and live authentically.

You're a mid-career professional. Life is supposed to be pretty good. But it's not. There's a big gap. All you know is that what you've been doing isn't working. How do you get from here to where you really want to be?

I am extremely passionate about helping those that are dealing with grief, and even anticipatory grief, in relation to a terminal illness. I have worked in hospice for 17 years and feel that end of life support and education is my calling. It is so important that every individual realize that their way of dealing with grief may be different and that’s ok. Providing clients with a safe place to share their thoughts and feelings is of utmost importance to me.

As a play therapist and counselor, I reach children and adults using a variety of techniques including the natural language of play. I am amazed to see the transformation people can make through the power of play, sandtray and expressive therapies. I am a Registered Play Therapist by the Association for Play Therapy and a certified Autplay Provider (Autism Play Therapy). I am currently the owner and founder of Mending Hearts Counseling Center. I provide mental health counseling and play therapy services to children, adolescents and adults. In my free time I enjoy camping, traveling, and spending time with my family.

I believe in therapy. It can play a vital role in coming to terms with the past, living life in the present, and anticipating the future… We cannot erase a difficult history. But we can change our relationship to our pain, and we can identify the things within our control. I believe that self-understanding is key for making healthy changes... The importance of working to understanding ourselves cannot be stressed enough.

I am a clinical social worker with experience working with individuals, couples, and families, assisting people with many concerns including relationship challenges, improving communication skills, dealing with anxiety, depression, and grief. I also have experience working with sexual and domestic violence abusers and victims. I am certified in EMDR Therapy, Level I Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and have taken many trainings in IFS and DBT. I believe trauma is stored in the mind as well as the body. I believe it is important to use current resources and develop new resources to deal with the challenges that appear in our path.

Children do not always have the words to express emotions or stress. I am a Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor with a concentration in childhood trauma. Helping your child/teen includes treatment for the whole family. Children face dilemmas, which can present with difficult behaviors with frustrated parents. Traumatic events in today's world creates feelings of overwhelmed. I work with nuerological disorders including Autism, ADHD, and others. I work with children as young as 3 years old and families to provide parenting techniques. I provide the Safe and Sound Protocol and an intregative medicine approach.

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us” -David Richo. In the face of life's trials, it's comforting to have a compassionate guide by your side. As your therapist, I'm dedicated to supporting you every step of the way on your path to healing and growth.

Accepting new clients! Email me to schedule. Do you often struggle with self-esteem and understanding your own self-identity? Do you put yourself on the backburner, while assisting everyone else with their struggles? Do you find yourself saying "I'm fine", even when you're not? If you feel like you don't know yourself, have experienced trauma in the past, struggle to manage your emotions and maintain healthy and stable relationships, or you struggle with anxiety or depression, I would love to help! My clients have said that I have a gentle and understanding approach.

As a licensed professional counselor and school psychologist working with children ages seven and up, adolescents, and those transitioning into young adulthood, I am passionate about creating a safe space in counseling for people to be the truest versions of themselves. I view the counseling relationship as being inherently collaborative, empowering, and supportive, fueled by trust and hope. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach, as well as play therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral techniques in my counseling work.

I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing struggles and conflict within their interpersonal relationships. I believe that the individual can be better understood through the context of their relationships. I use a systemic and collaborative approach to assist you in holistically understanding presenting issues and to create client driven goals. My goal is to create a safe environment where you will feel understood and valued.

Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my therapeutic style. I am a warm and compassionate therapist who enjoys working with adults and adolescents coping with issues related to anxiety and depression. I strive to help clients define and understand their obstacles, set goals, and become empowered to make improvements in their lives.

"There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in." -L. Cohen. Hi there! My name is Haley, and my experience lies within helping those struggling with relational problems, depression, self-esteem, and anxiety. I also have extensive experience with both aggressors and victims experiencing domestic violence. I received my bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Toledo and am currently pursuing my MSW at Spring Arbor University with a specialization in Clinical Social Work.

Client's describe me as welcoming, encouraging and open minded. I pride myself on being comforting and non judgmental for my clients to support them through their healing journey.

A quote I often think about states: “I'm keeping an eye on the future, an eye on the past, and the present in my pocket.” The message from this is the focus of my practice - to help you process past trauma, to empower and encourage you to work toward fulfilling goals, and to teach you to be more mindful for increased life satisfaction. If you find yourself struggling with anxiety or depression, dysfunctional relationships, the lasting impact from trauma, issues with balancing the stressors of work/family/friends/self, and the challenges of current events and society, then we may be a good fit!