Psychological Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Columbus, OH

Greetings, my name is Barbara Thomas. I received my Social Work undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University and my graduate degree from The Ohio State University in Social Work, with a Business Administration focus. I have worked in a variety of community settings including Home Base Services, hospitals, residential and virtual locations. I have serviced children, teens, adults, and older adults also known as the Geriatric population experiencing homelessness, alcohol and drug addiction, COVID-19, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, depression, and more. I have provided therapeutic services with the following treatment modalities:

Being a kid is no easy feat! As a School Psychologist, I work to create a partnership that addresses challenges, and differences and helps teach new skills. I provide comprehensive evaluations for diagnostic clarity related to Autism, ADHD, Giftedness, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety, and Depression. In addition to assessment, I provide individual counseling for children experiencing anxiety, difficulties with impulse control, social skills, and executive functioning challenges. I also partner with parents for behavior support, especially for toddlers and kids. I am a fierce advocate for LGBTQIA+ youth and their families.

I am a Clinical Neuropsychologist with expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of cognitive changes from a variety of neurologic disorders including traumatic brain injury (TBI), Stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, FTD, Multiple Sclerosis, and Epilepsy. Prior to moving back to Ohio and establishing an independent practice, I was the Director of Neuropsychology at the Yale School of Medicine Comprehensive Epilepsy Program. I have conducted several independent medical evaluations (IMEs) and have testified as an expert witness in multiple TBI cases. I consult for multiple neurorehabilitation facilities throughout Ohio.

I am Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with active licenses in Ohio, Hawai'i, & Texas. I am a trauma informed practitioner with 9 years of experience in Zen and Integral Psychotherapy, and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems. I am Safe Zone trained and affirming of all gender identities & expressions. I am experienced in supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and other communities of diverse relational norms. I am skilled in healing religious trauma and renewing spiritual connection.

I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in private practice for over 20 years. Using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, bereavement, anger, and other issues. From teens to seniors, I offer individual, couples and marital therapy that requires an active effort on your part. If you're motivated to work to make needed changes in your life, then please get in touch. I welcome the opportunity to work with you!

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, and PTSD/ trauma. I am experienced in the practice of ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). These treatments effective and can help you change your life. All sessions are online.

As a mental health and substance use therapist I have worked with youth and adults in both residential and outpatient settings. I have received additional and ongoing training in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Grief counseling, Trauma Informed Care, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Sex Therapy, DBT, Existential Therapy, Behavior Management, ACT(Serious Mental Illness)Substance Use treatment: SMART, Exposure Therapy and Crisis intervention. However, I believe the greatest source of healing is self. Finding and honoring our authentic self is what derives purpose and meaning in our lives.

Dr. Salmen's approach to therapy is one that places great value on the therapeutic relationship. When a strong and trusting working relationship is built, clients are able to feel safe to express themselves, share their fears, celebrate their successes, and set important and attainable goals. Dr. Salmen's therapeutic style is a blend of techniques, which can be tailored to fit each client's unique needs. These techniques include psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and interpersonal and relational approaches.

Seeking relief from relationship stress, trauma, sexual abuse, sexual offending, domestic violence offending, intimate partner abuse, infidelity, emotional abuse, etc.? Do you feel emotionally abandoned, lonely, sad, angry, resentful, maybe just a lack of satisfaction in your relationship, unfaithful partner or spouse, guilty over your own affair and helpless or trapped to end it? Do you want to untwist negative beliefs and reveal truth in a safe place? We serve individuals, teens, couples, families & groups, & courts. We also do consulting for individuals, corporations, courts, attorneys, etc. as well as expert witness work.

Hello and good day. My name is Dr. Mason and I am a child clinical psychologist. Parents and caregivers, if you have concerns related to your child's development in areas of cognition, language, learning, behavior, social, or emotional functioning, I am here to help. Examples may include problems with achieving early developmental milestones such as a child verbalizing his or her first words, difficulties with understanding and processing abstract information, or challenges with behavior and/or learning at school. I am here to assist you by offering assessment, testing, and treatment recommendations for your child and family.

My name is Beth Pilous-Smith (Licensed in OHIO). As a therapist, I am passionate about empowering individuals. I aim to join you in successfully reaching your goals of repairing/resolving conflicts, lessening distress and emotional pain, solving problems, and enhancing your overall well-being. I work hard to create a safe, calm place where my clients feel supported and heard.

Are you stressed? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Not performing well? Therapy is an opportunity for change. Whether you are a high school student, college student, parent, young adult facing a new career or an executive, the demands of everyday life can be challenging. We often lose our perspective and suffer emotionally, psychologically, and even physically. Whether you are struggling with your everyday demands or you are confronting unique life challenges, I am here to help you reestablish your strengths and empower you with the confidence you need to achieve your personal goals.

Taking a step to do something for your self is the right thing to do. Start slow and easy if that helps, see how it goes, or jump right in. Either way - we are here for you and can help.

I work with children (ages 3-18) who are experiencing anxiety, depression, academic stress/pressure, friendship concerns, low confidence, anger and strong emotional reactions, concerns related to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), grief, loss, divorce, and life adjustments. I am particularly skilled at building and maintaining a trusting relationship with adolescents in order to help them feel understood, heard and valued. In addition, I work with emerging adults as they adjust to college, careers, and living independently. Adults that I may see often struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, depression, work/life balance, relationship difficulties, and parenting concerns.

My ideal client is someone who has or wants to set a life or performance goal but needs help setting or attaining it. I specialize in working with adults who are employed in high-performance settings, including athletes and para-athletes, performance artists, "corporate athletes", chefs, future and current surgeons, medical personnel and first responders. Also, being an avid pop-culture enthusiast, I can connect with those willing to use characters like Batman, Black Panther, Spiderman, Wonder Woman, or any movie, television show, anime, video game, or piece of music that helps one reflect and try to embrace life uniquely.

I received my undergraduate degree in Social Work from Bowling Green State University and Masters of Social Work degree from The Ohio State University. I have experience working in community mental health, acute care and foster care settings while treating a wide variety of diagnoses including Anxiety, Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Postpartum Depression. I also have experience working with clients who maybe struggling with stress, trauma, career issues, life transitions and self-esteem issues.

I can help you to recognize patterns in your thoughts and actions that contribute to feeling distressed and help you to change those patterns. We will work together to identify both your challenges and your strengths. I am a clinician who is transparent, creative, collaborative, caring, and persistent.

I provide diagnostic assessment and treatment for adult populations with a broad range of mental health disorders, specializing in the treatment of anxiety and trauma-related disorders. My goals for all patients are two-fold: 1) to help mitigate symptoms in the immediate using cognitive-behavioral strategies and 2) to help patients identify and overcome unhelpful behavioral and relational patterns for long-term symptom reduction and life enhancement.

I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) who is passionate about helping clients work through the issues they are struggling with and improve their mental health and overall well-being. I believe in providing a safe, judgment free environment of compassion, support, and unconditional positive regard to help my clients overcome obstacles in their lives so that they can move forward and thrive.