Psychodynamic Therapists in Union County, OH
Happiness is within your grasp and I want to help you get there. Life is tough enough without letting people and situations dominate our thoughts. Having experience with several modalities, I can guide you through this journey in a way that will work for you - specifically.
I have had the honor of practicing individual, couples, and family therapy for several years; witnessing their strength to overcome adversity and challenges has given my life immense joy.
Happiness is within your grasp and I want to help you get there. Life is tough enough without letting people and situations dominate our thoughts. Having experience with several modalities, I can guide you through this journey in a way that will work for you - specifically.
I have had the honor of practicing individual, couples, and family therapy for several years; witnessing their strength to overcome adversity and challenges has given my life immense joy.
Richard Scott Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Marysville, OH 43040
As we navigate our lives, we develop beliefs about ourself through our experiences. These beliefs have powerful effects on our sense of belonging, our attempts to receive love and affection, and our desires for intimacy. Feeling accepted and valued can result in a sense of self that approaches life with trust, confidence and flexibility. When difficult events arise, or we feel rejected and mistreated, the way we view ourself and our efficacy can be impacted. While we cannot change the experiences of our life, we can rewrite the meaning we assign to those experiences and free ourself from the associated distress.
As we navigate our lives, we develop beliefs about ourself through our experiences. These beliefs have powerful effects on our sense of belonging, our attempts to receive love and affection, and our desires for intimacy. Feeling accepted and valued can result in a sense of self that approaches life with trust, confidence and flexibility. When difficult events arise, or we feel rejected and mistreated, the way we view ourself and our efficacy can be impacted. While we cannot change the experiences of our life, we can rewrite the meaning we assign to those experiences and free ourself from the associated distress.
My ideal client is the client that is willing to do the mental and emotional work that a therapeutic relationship requires, regardless of the issue they are bringing. These clients are desirous of change and growth and have some degree of motivation to achieve them. They want to understand themselves better in order to develop and maintain healthy relationships with themselves and others. They commit their time and energy to themselves and the process and are respectful of my time.
My ideal client is the client that is willing to do the mental and emotional work that a therapeutic relationship requires, regardless of the issue they are bringing. These clients are desirous of change and growth and have some degree of motivation to achieve them. They want to understand themselves better in order to develop and maintain healthy relationships with themselves and others. They commit their time and energy to themselves and the process and are respectful of my time.
Becoming a mother can be one of the most meaningful and emotionally complex transitions in a woman’s life. If you are feeling anxious during pregnancy, overwhelmed in postpartum, or struggling after a difficult birth or NICU experience, you are not alone. I specialize in supporting thoughtful, capable women navigating postpartum anxiety, trauma, identity shifts, and the emotional demands of modern motherhood. Many of my clients are balancing significant personal and professional responsibilities while seeking to care for themselves, their relationships, and their growing families.
Becoming a mother can be one of the most meaningful and emotionally complex transitions in a woman’s life. If you are feeling anxious during pregnancy, overwhelmed in postpartum, or struggling after a difficult birth or NICU experience, you are not alone. I specialize in supporting thoughtful, capable women navigating postpartum anxiety, trauma, identity shifts, and the emotional demands of modern motherhood. Many of my clients are balancing significant personal and professional responsibilities while seeking to care for themselves, their relationships, and their growing families.
Do you feel weighed down by memories that won’t let go, anxiety that keeps your body on high alert, or the pressure to hold it all together when you’re running on empty? Maybe you’ve spent years serving others—whether on the frontlines, in the hospital, or at home—yet inside you feel exhausted, disconnected, or stuck. You may long for peace, balance, and a way to trust yourself again. Together, we can untangle the pain of past experiences, calm the overwhelm, and build tools that help you feel grounded, resilient, and able to thrive instead of just survive.
Do you feel weighed down by memories that won’t let go, anxiety that keeps your body on high alert, or the pressure to hold it all together when you’re running on empty? Maybe you’ve spent years serving others—whether on the frontlines, in the hospital, or at home—yet inside you feel exhausted, disconnected, or stuck. You may long for peace, balance, and a way to trust yourself again. Together, we can untangle the pain of past experiences, calm the overwhelm, and build tools that help you feel grounded, resilient, and able to thrive instead of just survive.
Online Therapists
Ashley M. Germann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Dublin, OH 43017
Waitlist for new clients
Becoming a parent can be simultaneously the most rewarding and most challenging time in your life. You may be struggling with conception, or you just gave birth and are experiencing scary and debilitating depression or anxiety, or maybe you’ve lost who you are in all the roles you’re playing (mother, partner, employee) and you want to find yourself again without feeling guilty about it. Or maybe nothing is “wrong” but everything still sucks. I specialize in treating all facets of maternal mental health & wellness, from Millennial/Generation Z life transitions, to conception, infertility and loss, through pregnancy and postpartum.
Becoming a parent can be simultaneously the most rewarding and most challenging time in your life. You may be struggling with conception, or you just gave birth and are experiencing scary and debilitating depression or anxiety, or maybe you’ve lost who you are in all the roles you’re playing (mother, partner, employee) and you want to find yourself again without feeling guilty about it. Or maybe nothing is “wrong” but everything still sucks. I specialize in treating all facets of maternal mental health & wellness, from Millennial/Generation Z life transitions, to conception, infertility and loss, through pregnancy and postpartum.
I work from an eclectic, psychodynamic approach grounded in feminist and intersectional frameworks.
Living is a complex, often beautiful, yet difficult experience. Though many assume being human should be intuitive, managing our internal world is complicated. Most of us were not taught how to navigate heavy emotions (grief, sadness, apathy, anger) or systemic weights (microaggressions, financial instability). We were taught to prioritize productivity and isolation over regulation and collaboration.
I work from an eclectic, psychodynamic approach grounded in feminist and intersectional frameworks.
Living is a complex, often beautiful, yet difficult experience. Though many assume being human should be intuitive, managing our internal world is complicated. Most of us were not taught how to navigate heavy emotions (grief, sadness, apathy, anger) or systemic weights (microaggressions, financial instability). We were taught to prioritize productivity and isolation over regulation and collaboration.
Amanda Chen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
3 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Waitlist for new clients
We all experience obstacles in life that can be difficult to maneuver. Sometimes, this can leave us feeling stuck. Other times, the skills that we use to keep us safe and help us cope become the very things that create challenges in our lives. As someone who has struggled through many of life’s transitions myself, I know that the work of change isn’t always easy. My vision for therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment that allows each person to feel seen, heard, understood, and accepted.
We all experience obstacles in life that can be difficult to maneuver. Sometimes, this can leave us feeling stuck. Other times, the skills that we use to keep us safe and help us cope become the very things that create challenges in our lives. As someone who has struggled through many of life’s transitions myself, I know that the work of change isn’t always easy. My vision for therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment that allows each person to feel seen, heard, understood, and accepted.
As a 1.5 generation immigrant woman in an intercultural marriage, I bring a lived understanding of navigating multiple cultural identities. These personal experiences deeply inform my work and help me create a space that is empathetic, inclusive, and attuned to the complexities of identity and belonging.
I'm especially passionate about working with adult children of immigrants, BIPOC individuals, and couples from mixed cultural backgrounds. That said, my practice is open to anyone seeking support — whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or healing from trauma.
As a 1.5 generation immigrant woman in an intercultural marriage, I bring a lived understanding of navigating multiple cultural identities. These personal experiences deeply inform my work and help me create a space that is empathetic, inclusive, and attuned to the complexities of identity and belonging.
I'm especially passionate about working with adult children of immigrants, BIPOC individuals, and couples from mixed cultural backgrounds. That said, my practice is open to anyone seeking support — whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or healing from trauma.
Are you struggling with anxious or ruminating thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, lethargy, lack of motivation, or isolation, which may have been manageable previously but now is an issue? You may struggle with creating a support network or having boundaries with others. Are there unresolved trauma issues that you may not be acknowledging? You are looking for insight & help with your active symptoms, like managing your anxiety, ruminating thoughts, or negative self-talk. You would like to develop coping skills that are easily applicable to your daily routine while increasing the quality of your supports.
Are you struggling with anxious or ruminating thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, lethargy, lack of motivation, or isolation, which may have been manageable previously but now is an issue? You may struggle with creating a support network or having boundaries with others. Are there unresolved trauma issues that you may not be acknowledging? You are looking for insight & help with your active symptoms, like managing your anxiety, ruminating thoughts, or negative self-talk. You would like to develop coping skills that are easily applicable to your daily routine while increasing the quality of your supports.
Focused Mind ADHD Counseling is a full-service ADHD testing and treatment center. We take an innovative, holistic, and person-centered approach to counseling. Our ADHD services are "big picture" and focus on you as a whole person. Since many adults with ADHD find that medication alone is often insufficient for meeting your fullest potential, we offer a range of services including: ADHD therapy, couples counseling for ADHD, ADHD and anxiety treatment, ADHD and depression treatment, and ADHD testing to ensure you meet your goals.
Focused Mind ADHD Counseling is a full-service ADHD testing and treatment center. We take an innovative, holistic, and person-centered approach to counseling. Our ADHD services are "big picture" and focus on you as a whole person. Since many adults with ADHD find that medication alone is often insufficient for meeting your fullest potential, we offer a range of services including: ADHD therapy, couples counseling for ADHD, ADHD and anxiety treatment, ADHD and depression treatment, and ADHD testing to ensure you meet your goals.
Specializing in Christian Counseling, EMDR, CBT, and Psychodynamic approaches.
Accepting New Clients – 6/1/26 You’re a Christian woman who feels overwhelmed by the weight of anxiety or trauma, stuck in patterns that are holding you back. You want to find peace but are unsure how to break free. Your faith is important to you, but despite praying and seeking support, you feel trapped in the same cycle. You long for healing that aligns with your beliefs—something deeper than surface-level advice. Your relationships are strained, and you're searching for practical tools to move forward. You’re ready for a change, and Christian therapy can help you find the breakthrough you need.
Specializing in Christian Counseling, EMDR, CBT, and Psychodynamic approaches.
Accepting New Clients – 6/1/26 You’re a Christian woman who feels overwhelmed by the weight of anxiety or trauma, stuck in patterns that are holding you back. You want to find peace but are unsure how to break free. Your faith is important to you, but despite praying and seeking support, you feel trapped in the same cycle. You long for healing that aligns with your beliefs—something deeper than surface-level advice. Your relationships are strained, and you're searching for practical tools to move forward. You’re ready for a change, and Christian therapy can help you find the breakthrough you need.
I am a therapist licensed in Ohio with over 20 years of experience working as a therapist. I am also offer virtual life coach virtual services nationally at a reasonable self-pay cost. I have worked with adults, teens, and children with a wide range of concerns. I have worked extensively with issues relating to parenting, trauma, childhood abuse, clergy abuse, depression, anxiety, OCD, anger management, and family relationship issues. I also specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ and Trans community, gender identity issues, problems related to divorce, and helping parents with behavioral issues with their children.
I am a therapist licensed in Ohio with over 20 years of experience working as a therapist. I am also offer virtual life coach virtual services nationally at a reasonable self-pay cost. I have worked with adults, teens, and children with a wide range of concerns. I have worked extensively with issues relating to parenting, trauma, childhood abuse, clergy abuse, depression, anxiety, OCD, anger management, and family relationship issues. I also specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ and Trans community, gender identity issues, problems related to divorce, and helping parents with behavioral issues with their children.
I am a strength-based, integrative therapist who focuses on building resiliency and healing in adults, teens, and elderly clients. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I base my therapeutic approach on the Japanese concept of “Kintsugi” which means “finding strength in imperfection”. When clients are willing to work toward healing from the things that have “broken them” they often become stronger, more resilient, and happier as a result.
I am a strength-based, integrative therapist who focuses on building resiliency and healing in adults, teens, and elderly clients. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I base my therapeutic approach on the Japanese concept of “Kintsugi” which means “finding strength in imperfection”. When clients are willing to work toward healing from the things that have “broken them” they often become stronger, more resilient, and happier as a result.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction recovery, life transitions, and relationship stress. I also work closely with families raising children with autism and individuals managing both mental health and substance use challenges. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. My role is to provide a safe space, practical tools, and personalized support that helps them regain stability, confidence, and emotional wellness.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction recovery, life transitions, and relationship stress. I also work closely with families raising children with autism and individuals managing both mental health and substance use challenges. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. My role is to provide a safe space, practical tools, and personalized support that helps them regain stability, confidence, and emotional wellness.
Stephen
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, LICDC, CIT
2 Endorsed
Westerville, OH 43081
I have a heart for helping people develop their inner strength, build deeper relationships with the people around them, and rediscover their joy... In addition, I enjoy getting to learn from clients each day and the personal growth that comes with accompanying you on the journey toward healing.
I have a heart for helping people develop their inner strength, build deeper relationships with the people around them, and rediscover their joy... In addition, I enjoy getting to learn from clients each day and the personal growth that comes with accompanying you on the journey toward healing.
Life can be hard sometimes and everything may feel like a struggle. I get it. Mental health matters. Working through trauma or anxiety or depression matters. You wouldn’t ignore a broken bone, right? I truly love my work and consider it an honor to be in a growth journey with my clients. I help my clients get to a place where life feels better, sometimes lighter, sometimes calmer. There is no one size fits all and everything is custom to need. I also offer walk/talk options in a park like setting, which is a great method for healing and health.
Life can be hard sometimes and everything may feel like a struggle. I get it. Mental health matters. Working through trauma or anxiety or depression matters. You wouldn’t ignore a broken bone, right? I truly love my work and consider it an honor to be in a growth journey with my clients. I help my clients get to a place where life feels better, sometimes lighter, sometimes calmer. There is no one size fits all and everything is custom to need. I also offer walk/talk options in a park like setting, which is a great method for healing and health.
I am passionate about helping people live at their fullest potential. I believe everyone has a story to tell, and I am interested in listening and learning about each one! My gifting is identifying client strengths, and the barriers that prevent fulfillment and success.Whether if you are dealing with depression, OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar, ADD, Grief, Marital, issues, etc., there is hope for you through integrated disciplines in a warm, genuine, safe, caring, nurturing environment. Contact me today to begin your new journey!
I am passionate about helping people live at their fullest potential. I believe everyone has a story to tell, and I am interested in listening and learning about each one! My gifting is identifying client strengths, and the barriers that prevent fulfillment and success.Whether if you are dealing with depression, OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar, ADD, Grief, Marital, issues, etc., there is hope for you through integrated disciplines in a warm, genuine, safe, caring, nurturing environment. Contact me today to begin your new journey!
At Soothing Mind Counseling Center, Inc. I provide a safe and supportive space where you can express your thoughts and emotions without judgement. Life can feel overwhelming at times, but seeking support is a sign of strength. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, I am here to help.
At Soothing Mind Counseling Center, Inc. I provide a safe and supportive space where you can express your thoughts and emotions without judgement. Life can feel overwhelming at times, but seeking support is a sign of strength. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, I am here to help.
Hi! Whether you're just starting your therapy journey or have been at it for some time, I'm glad you're here! Seeking help can be a difficult step, and it would be a privilege to help you, wherever you’re at. I believe you are the expert of your experiences! I take this client-centered approach to provide a non-judgmental, positive, and safe space to allow us to work together to overcome whatever you're facing. I am goal oriented and want you to get the most out of this experience, so we set goals together for you to achieve. I will celebrate your successes and encourage you to keep going when things don't go according to plan.
Hi! Whether you're just starting your therapy journey or have been at it for some time, I'm glad you're here! Seeking help can be a difficult step, and it would be a privilege to help you, wherever you’re at. I believe you are the expert of your experiences! I take this client-centered approach to provide a non-judgmental, positive, and safe space to allow us to work together to overcome whatever you're facing. I am goal oriented and want you to get the most out of this experience, so we set goals together for you to achieve. I will celebrate your successes and encourage you to keep going when things don't go according to plan.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.