Couples Counseling Therapists in West Chester, OH

I believe that the power of a positive therapeutic relationship can be a game-changer for anyone looking to improve their mental health. Just like exercising your body helps to strengthen your body, exercising your brain strengthens your brain. When we’re used to thinking negatively, negativity is the easiest path for our thoughts to travel. Anxiety can oftentimes stem from unhelpful thought patterns. When you’re able to untwist your thinking and reveal the truth underneath the anxiety, you are able to gain new perspective on life and its challenges.

If challenges are limiting your psychological well-being, I provide a supportive, confidential, professional therapeutic relationship for improving mental health. I integrate multiple strategies (CBT, DBT, mindfulness), and provide tools to help clients recover from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma or difficult relationships. In collaboration, we uncover and understand your patterns, recognize your wisdom and strengths and empower you to be effective at living your best life.

Through life’s ups and downs, it is crucial for people to be seen, heard, and understood. It is through this validation that my goal is to be a consistent, constant support system for my clients through the ebbs and flows-good and bad. My contribution as a therapist is to provide a safe space for individuals to learn about themselves, explore their minds and hearts, and to challenge themselves when necessary. As for my approach, I often utilize Person Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as incorporating mindfulness techniques into treatment plans. I also integrate an eclectic approach to tailor to my clients needs.

At the Macks Psychology Group (MPG), we take pride in offering a wide range of psychological and speech-language testing and therapy services, and delivering outstanding care to meet the needs of the individuals and families with whom we work. Our providers are highly qualified, with backgrounds from hospitals, school districts, private practice, and community health. MPG works with nearly all ages from toddler through late adulthood. We look forward to working with you or your family.

Dana Noelle McDonald is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisor designation and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with a Supervisor designation in Ohio who has been practicing since 2013. She earned her master's degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from Wright State University after having earned her master's and doctorate degree in Philosophy from the University of Southern Illinois and teaching in the university setting for ten years.

Some seasons of life are joyful such as the anticipation of a graduation, getting married or welcoming a new baby. Other times we find ourselves in a season of adversity and become overwhelmed by our circumstances. Profound disappointment sets in and we grieve our lost dreams and unmet expectations. During these more difficult seasons, we may develop negative beliefs about ourselves or the world around us that cause further suffering. It is my desire as a counselor to provide a compassionate space where one can wrestle with these negative beliefs and begin to see life through a more hopeful lens.

Hello my name is Shawnta Brent a Licensed Independent Professional Counselor. I have experience working with families, couples , individuals ages 3- an up . I also have experience treating clients with various diagnosis and symptoms related to depression, anxiety, grief, ADD/ADHD, mood disorders, relationship problems, single moms, and daily stressors. My background has been working with clients in mental health agencies, school settings, and therapeutic settings for children/adults. My approach with counseling is focused on rSolution-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches.

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work to uncover the root of the issues by examining the whole picture of your life and your family, looking for solutions to the underlying problems that are causing chaos in your life. I utilize a holistic systems approach that focuses on the strengths you and your family bring to the table. We will collaborate to explore your past, present, and future through a safe and supportive environment. I tailor the therapeutic experience to your unique situation to ensure the best quality care possible. I enjoy working with couples , and children and their families.

I specialize in couples counseling , blended families, gender dysphoria, adjustment to divorce, anxiety and depressive disorders and improving interpersonal relationships. I enjoy working with individuals ages 13 and over both in person and by telehealth. My aim is to support clients in reaching their individual goals to improve mood, strengthen communication skills, utilize healthy coping strategies to better manage all of life’s challenges and increase general functioning and wellbeing in an inviting and comfortable setting.

Hello, It is a pleasure to meet you! My passion is helping people live their lives to the fullest. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Supervisor credential (LPCC-S). I hold a Master of Arts in Community Counseling and a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling. I have over 15 years of professional counseling experience and over 30 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples and at-risk populations.

My approach is to view problems or issues from a systemic perspective. That means I am curious about our key relationships past and present, the roles we play, the rules we follow, and where our identity and value systems come from. My passion is to make sense of the ways our internal experiences ( relationship with self) and our external experiences (relationships with others) collide and inform one another. I strive to help people develop wholeness of self through unpacking anything that is keeping them stuck.

My approach to counseling is founded on meeting you where you are at with compassion and sincerity. I place so much value on being genuine in the therapeutic relationship and allowing you to guide me in where we should go. I will use cognitive behavioral therapy to help view your life with new perspectives and openness to new experiences. I will implement strength-based counseling to establish a positive foundation and look at areas of improvement with compassion and an open mind. I will utilize faith as the anchor of our work together if you so choose.

Constant overthinking, poor self-esteem, relationship issues, people-pleasing tendencies, depressed mood. If this describes something that you are going through, you don't have to go through it alone. Life itself is hard and even more difficult when dealing with mental health struggles and life transitions. As a therapist, I'm here to walk along side you as you navigate life's difficulties. We can work together to find a unique therapeutic plan that meets your needs in order for you to obtain your goals and be in the place you want to be in.

The therapeutic relationship is a powerful tool, and I help my clients implement it effectively as they strive for change. I use a creative, eclectic, person-centered approach that is individually tailored to each client. Together, we build honest, open, and easy relationships to encourage exploration, reflection, and growth in a safe and non-judgmental environment. My goal is to provide insightful and empowering strategies that foster confidence and independence.

Finding peace of mind during stressful times may feel impossible. Oftentimes, we seek to escape painful emotions and difficult life circumstances through drinking alcohol, gambling or illicit substance use only to find out it doesn't help to lessen the pain we feel inside.

Accepting NEW Clients….. Evening appointments available! Having a safe person to talk to is therapeutic and healing. My top priority is to be an empathetic and attentive listener. I will offer a judgment-free space where you can be heard. Together we can address any issues such as anxiety, depression, betrayal, trauma, life transitions, conflict, personal growth, and more. I am a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist trained in the APSATS - Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model, the Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model (ERCEM), have completed Level one of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and am a certified SYMBIS facilitator.