Preteen Therapists in 45242

Struggling with emotional challenges? As a seasoned therapist, I'm here to guide you through a transformative journey. Whether grappling with personal issues, navigating couple dynamics, or enhancing family bonds, my expertise is tailored to your needs. I specialize in helping clients like you express and process emotions, fostering a journey towards inner well-being. Our sessions will use focused techniques to unearth the root of emotional barriers, paving the way for meaningful growth.

Barbara Pinson received a Master of Arts in Community Counseling and a Master of Education with clinical endorsement from the University of Cincinnati. She earned a Master of Arts in Health Education with an emphasis of drug and alcohol education and counseling from The Ohio State University. Her over 30 years of experience has involved various types of abuse and trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance use disorders, autism, women's issues and behavior problems. She has advanced training in EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Theory, play therapy for traumatized children and parenting traumatized children.

I am able to work with clients who reside in both Ohio and Indiana. I aim to provide a safe, affirming environment for you to be your authentic self. I empower my clients to take care of themselves, advocate for their needs, and create a life that is for thriving, not just surviving. I enjoy working with teens and young adults struggling with disordered eating behaviors, emotional dysregulation/early symptoms of BPD, and suicidal ideation. I believe all behaviors, including these, are caused, and we can work together to better understand yours.

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

I wholeheartedly believe that everyone can benefit from having an impartial person to talk to! My goal is to provide a safe, judgement-free environment for you to work through the barriers and obstacles of everyday life, regardless of the situation. I am here to listen to you, support your thoughts, validate your feelings, and provide comfort and understanding. You are so important and deserve to be heard, and I would love to be a part of that journey with you.

Life's challenges bring us to our knees. A Licensed Professional Counselor, "LPC", helps. Since 1990 my work with courts, hospitals & schools has helped. I have "been there" -- I "get it". While working F/T for UC, I earned my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling (diagnosis & treatment of mental & emotional disorders) before earning my Doctorate at UD in my 20's as a F/T employee. As Practice Owner & Miami Univ (OH) Licensed Clinician, research shows us DBT, EMDR, and CBT work. In 1990, at Beech Acres, 1st approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio to Co-Lead, a Specialized Family Mediation Training for Attorneys & Therapists.

Welcome! My name is Abby, and I have a passion for working with tiny humans! I am currently pursuing my certification in Play Therapy, and enjoy engaging kids in play therapy interventions. When I’m not working, I love being outside! I enjoy finding new trails to walk with my 2 dogs, Ian and Dolly, or even just sitting outside.

Dr. Aimee McWilliams has been working with children, adolescents, and adults for over 10 years, providing outpatient therapy and psychological testing. She specifically enjoys working with adolescents and adult with chronic and acute medical conditions, assisting them in adjusting to diagnosis, treatment, longterm effects, as well as prognosis and medical decision-making. Dr McWilliams utilizes a relationship-based approach with her patients, using such modalities as Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Based, and Solution-Focused therapies.

What would it look like for you to experience freedom, healing and growth? You deserve to have a life that you’re excited about living. Maybe you’re new to therapy and you’re feeling nervous and you’re not sure what to expect— that’s understandable. Maybe your anxiety has your brain feeling as if it’s a hamster wheel and you’re struggling to sleep or focus. Maybe you just don’t feel like you anymore, and you’re not sure why. Perhaps, you’re at the end of your rope in your relationship with a partner or a family member. The goal is to make you feel good about the life you’re living and work on increasing skills to make it happen!

I am experienced in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, depression, anxiety, life transitions, post traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem, and LGTBQ+ issues. While I enjoy working with clients of a variety of backgrounds, life stages, and diagnoses, I am passionate about treating adolescents, teens, and young adults with eating disorders. I maintain a person-centered strengths-based approach to care, implementing elements of CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing.

Everyone deserves support, compassion, and the chance to heal their experiences to foster the best life for themselves. Every person deserves therapeutic space to process their internal and external experiences - this is the core of any work I do as a therapist with my clients. My role is to reflect with my client on the concerns they bring to our session and emphasize their individual strengths in our work together. Each person deserves the chance to build their life to follow their passions, hopes, and dreams.

I am committed to providing a safe judgment-free atmosphere for you to feel heard and understood. It is my desire to help individuals use the strength within themselves to overcome obstacles and achieve personal goals. While participating in therapy I strive to help you identify tools that will help you remain motivated and hopeful in order to live a full and satisfying life.

Are you worried about your child’s behavior? Maybe they’re showing signs of anxiety, or they are acting out in school and their grades are falling. They may be struggling with friends and trying to fit in, and maybe they seem like they are pulling away from you. Maybe this is the first time they are struggling, or maybe this has been going on for a while. Either way, it breaks your heart to see them this way, and while you want to help them and stay connected to them you just don’t know how. That’s where I come in. I understand what children and teens today are dealing with and I can help your child begin to turn things around.

I specialize in treating depression and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and life transitions. I use a collaborative process and evidence-based interventions to assist adults, teens and couples in navigating their personal journeys forward while also processing the past that brought them here. I believe that within each of us is a library of knowing. My role is to help clients access the authentic part of themselves, providing a "library card" of sorts, so that they can make decisions and life choices that align with their values and support their goals and hopes for the future.

Hello, my name is Jennifer Kinzer and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I have a Bachelor’s of Science, specializing in Christian Education and Pastoral Counseling, and graduated from Liberty University, completing a Master’s in Professional Counseling. It is my honor and privilege to work with individuals of all ages, helping them as they transition through difficult life situations, improve interpersonal relationships, learn how to make lifestyle changes, and employ coping techniques to manage mental illness and emotional difficulties.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking a better understanding of how their life experiences have been shaped by their relationships and emotional reactions. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorder, relationships, family difficulties, or PTSD, I would like to help you attain the life back that you envisioned for yourself. I would like to work together to identify what that looks like for you and develop a specialized plan to help you get there. We all have experiences that seem to negatively dictate our response; so let's take control and write a positive future together.

Mindfully is a leading full-service mental health practice in Ohio, offering comprehensive services for children, teens, and adults. Our services include individual counseling, couples therapy, group skills classes, psychiatry services, and peer support services. Mindfully uses specialized high quality care personalized to your needs, such as DBT, EMDR, and more.

No matter the circumstances, the facts remain the same: our bodies are designed to keep us safe and reduce discomfort. Issues arise when we are no longer needing to seek safety yet unknowingly maintain these unhelpful patterns of beliefs and behaviors. Our unconscious attempts to insulate ourselves from harm turn into patterns that destroy the connections to ourselves and others that we desire most. My goal is to provide a therapeutic relationship for clients as they gain understanding and develop new beliefs and behaviors to transform their lives, reach their goals and have the relationships they ultimately desire.

My choice to become a therapist is based on my personal experience with therapy as well as my belief that everyone has the potential to uncover and enjoy their authentic selves. I have spent time understanding the construct of identity as it relates to self-acceptance, self- worth, and self-actualization. These themes are not only core to the self, but also integral parts of our interpersonal relationships - partners, children, friends, and communities. Trauma, belief systems, and life experiences create a default mode of operation. Undoing these is a gentle process of vulnerability and self-trust.