Sexual Abuse Therapists in 45215

My key therapeutic values are trust, empathy, honesty, non-judgmental environment, inherent strengths, and humor. I am a person-centered and empowerment-based counselor. I value your experiences and I approach the therapeutic relationship with the belief that you are an expert in your life's experiences. In sessions, we collaborate to enhance strengths and identify a way forward toward what you are seeking. I enjoy helping people achieve what they are striving for - relief, security, change, freedom, progress. Session time is YOUR time and I want to make sure you get out of each session what you need!

I’ve often likened “good therapy” to a “good massage”. You enter feeling tense and uncertain with the hope that you'll leave feeling more centered and able to take on what’s next. At times, you may need a gentle and compassionate approach; other times, you may need deeper work to really start the healing process. My primary goal in our work together is to utilize my 21 years of direct clinical experience and 10 years of experience as a clinical supervisor to improve your overall life satisfaction.

My passion is providing trauma focused care. I like to focus on the “why” that required therapy in the first place. I have experience working with children and adults, substance use disorder, childhood trauma, and grief/loss.

Thinking and feeling in ways that allow you to engage your daily life, others, and your personal goals with energy, creativity, and effectiveness is the thrust of my approach and practice. Identifying patterns that restrict cognitive and behavioral functioning, preventing understanding and integration of personal and interpersonal dynamics is a key focus. Increasing self awareness and understanding through enhancing mindfulness, expanding thinking about self and others, and developing behavior patterns that mobilize personal strengths, assets, and motivation is the goal of the work.

Are you tired of struggling? Do you need a JUMPSTART TO HEALING (tm)? I am now offering full-day, intensive therapy sessions to help you begin to heal more quickly. Jump Start sessions can really help with unresolved relational pain, anger, anxiety or trauma that is affecting your self esteem, your relationships, and your work. I can work with couples or individuals for an entire day so that you can do about two months worth of therapy sessions in a single day. This is appropriate for couples or individuals and is not a workshop, inpatient therapy, or group therapy.

I am a licensed mental health therapist in Ohio and registered Interstate Telehealth Social Worker in Delaware. I have over 30 years of clinical experience, and am currently focusing my efforts on work with teens and adults. If you are experiencing social and emotional difficulties, or life is feeling challenging, or "not quite right", I invite you to contact me to decide if therapy would make sense for you at this moment. I have specialized training in trauma treatment and ADHD in adults, and use a variety of interventions, including expressive arts and EMDR, to help tap into unexplored issues and strengths.