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Jennifer Deskins
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Bellbrook, OH 45305
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been feeling suck and don't know which way to turn? This may be due to hard life transitions, relationship difficulties, health insecurity, grief, or even major traumatic events. You do not have to figure it out on your own.
Have you been feeling suck and don't know which way to turn? This may be due to hard life transitions, relationship difficulties, health insecurity, grief, or even major traumatic events. You do not have to figure it out on your own.
(937) 821-8162 View (937) 821-8162

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Marissa Marie Gray
Counselor, LPCC, MSEd
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45440  (Online Only)
I first give you so much credit for your courage and steps towards healing. I am here to support you along your journey. I work with clients of all walks of life, though I specialize in sexual abuse and traumatic events. Healing is possible, and there is a light on the other side. While it may be difficult to trust, together we can work towards your goals and a life liberated from the pain of the past, where you can embrace the future. If you are struggling, the first step is knowing you are worthy of support, and seeking it out. I would be honored to walk alongside you in your journey!
I first give you so much credit for your courage and steps towards healing. I am here to support you along your journey. I work with clients of all walks of life, though I specialize in sexual abuse and traumatic events. Healing is possible, and there is a light on the other side. While it may be difficult to trust, together we can work towards your goals and a life liberated from the pain of the past, where you can embrace the future. If you are struggling, the first step is knowing you are worthy of support, and seeking it out. I would be honored to walk alongside you in your journey!
(513) 548-3661 View (513) 548-3661
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Shawn K Ferrell-Hillis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MS
Verified Verified
Centerville, OH 45440  (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, passionate about helping others become the best versions of themselves in order to live their best lives. I believe an essential feature of counseling is that I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which you can begin to heal and thrive. I strive to help you identify your strengths and positive traits to assist in building confidence and self-esteem. Many of our mental health challenges are linked to our thoughts. Once we begin to change our thoughts about ourselves, our situations, and those around us, we begin to acquire serenity.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, passionate about helping others become the best versions of themselves in order to live their best lives. I believe an essential feature of counseling is that I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which you can begin to heal and thrive. I strive to help you identify your strengths and positive traits to assist in building confidence and self-esteem. Many of our mental health challenges are linked to our thoughts. Once we begin to change our thoughts about ourselves, our situations, and those around us, we begin to acquire serenity.
(937) 872-3820 View (937) 872-3820
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Ria Megnin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45401
Let's be honest - it's not easy to find queer-friendly, progressive, non-Christian therapy in Ohio, let alone an experienced provider who's comfortable doing the deep work of healing trauma at the roots. If this is what you're looking for, reach out and let's see if we may be a good fit! Unfortunately, my individual therapy roster is FULL until September, 2024; email ria (at) oakandwillowohio.com for possible referrals OR to join one of my therapy groups. The BreakFree For Women+ program, open to women, nonbinary, and trans folks, starts April 1, 2024. More at www.breakfreeforwomen.com!
Let's be honest - it's not easy to find queer-friendly, progressive, non-Christian therapy in Ohio, let alone an experienced provider who's comfortable doing the deep work of healing trauma at the roots. If this is what you're looking for, reach out and let's see if we may be a good fit! Unfortunately, my individual therapy roster is FULL until September, 2024; email ria (at) oakandwillowohio.com for possible referrals OR to join one of my therapy groups. The BreakFree For Women+ program, open to women, nonbinary, and trans folks, starts April 1, 2024. More at www.breakfreeforwomen.com!
(937) 749-9059 View (937) 749-9059
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Emily Mays
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beavercreek, OH 45432
Please consider compassionate care for yourself. I strive to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for my clients to explore themselves and discover what they need to enjoy life more fully. My goal is to empower you to live a life you love, not a life from which you want to escape. In addition to traditional counseling techniques, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I utilize a holistic approach and consider physical health and functioning, as well.
Please consider compassionate care for yourself. I strive to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for my clients to explore themselves and discover what they need to enjoy life more fully. My goal is to empower you to live a life you love, not a life from which you want to escape. In addition to traditional counseling techniques, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I utilize a holistic approach and consider physical health and functioning, as well.
(937) 755-1450 View (937) 755-1450
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Denetta Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Centerville, OH 45459
My name is Denetta Harris and I have been a Mental Health Therapist for over 15 years. I have also been in the social services field for almost 30 years, and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I have much experience providing therapeutic services to individuals who have endured trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and issues with adjusting to life changes. I also have much experience working with diverse populations that includes: BIPOC Women, teenagers, young adults, women (or those individuals who have given birth) who have experienced post partum depression, and LGBTQIA+ Individuals.
My name is Denetta Harris and I have been a Mental Health Therapist for over 15 years. I have also been in the social services field for almost 30 years, and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I have much experience providing therapeutic services to individuals who have endured trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and issues with adjusting to life changes. I also have much experience working with diverse populations that includes: BIPOC Women, teenagers, young adults, women (or those individuals who have given birth) who have experienced post partum depression, and LGBTQIA+ Individuals.
(937) 717-3967 View (937) 717-3967
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Amy L. Dudley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45431
Waitlist for new clients
Finding the “right fit” in therapy can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Healing is possible, and it shouldn't take a lifetime to get there! My primary focus is to create a safe and supportive space while promoting individual and/or posttraumatic growth. My goal is to empower you to share your stories and encourage healing from those experiences, by using a combination of deep listening, CBT/DBT, narrative exposure therapy and other evidence-based modalities for profound and lasting change.
Finding the “right fit” in therapy can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Healing is possible, and it shouldn't take a lifetime to get there! My primary focus is to create a safe and supportive space while promoting individual and/or posttraumatic growth. My goal is to empower you to share your stories and encourage healing from those experiences, by using a combination of deep listening, CBT/DBT, narrative exposure therapy and other evidence-based modalities for profound and lasting change.
(937) 719-8528 View (937) 719-8528
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Innersight Counseling Professionals, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45432
Waitlist for new clients
Innersight Counseling Professionals has several therapists with a multitude of specialty areas. We will work hard to develop a trusting relationship with you and assist you with your challenges in our comfortable setting. We use many different approaches and techniques in our sessions to best suit our clients’ needs.
Innersight Counseling Professionals has several therapists with a multitude of specialty areas. We will work hard to develop a trusting relationship with you and assist you with your challenges in our comfortable setting. We use many different approaches and techniques in our sessions to best suit our clients’ needs.
(937) 468-4026 View (937) 468-4026
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Kelly Sierra
Counselor, MS, LPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Centerville, OH 45459
Waitlist for new clients
Not accepting new clients (Jan 2023) My counseling approach is about collaborating with you and empowering you to identify and work through patterns that are negatively impacting daily life. Whether you have a history of anxiety or depression or perhaps you're going through a transitional period due to relocation, divorce, or just graduating from college, there are proven methods that can help you get back on track or even pursue a new track. Specializing in the following approaches/tools: EMDR, Brainspotting, Polyvagal Theory, SSP, IFS, CBT, and positive psychology.
Not accepting new clients (Jan 2023) My counseling approach is about collaborating with you and empowering you to identify and work through patterns that are negatively impacting daily life. Whether you have a history of anxiety or depression or perhaps you're going through a transitional period due to relocation, divorce, or just graduating from college, there are proven methods that can help you get back on track or even pursue a new track. Specializing in the following approaches/tools: EMDR, Brainspotting, Polyvagal Theory, SSP, IFS, CBT, and positive psychology.
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Lorey Ann Simons
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , MS, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45409
" I am a non-judgmental, open-minded therapist who believes that each client is an individual who deserves respect and unconditional regard for their life experiences. I engage in utilization of client centered therapy that allows the client to direct and feel more involved in the therapeutic process. This allows me to connect with the client and, together, develop a treatment plan that will help them to foster the skills that they feel they need to achieve the goals that they have set forth."
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Dr. Tasha Ford ❥ Intentional Bliss Wellness Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Beavercreek, OH 45440  (Online Only)
Welcome to your healing space and thank you for choosing to take the time to read about me and the services I offer. I firmly believe that your journey to mental/emotional/spiritual wellness is a very personal decision that must be scripted by you. Sometimes the decisions of other people impact our lives in ways that leave us having to pick up the pieces. No matter where you have been or what you have been through, with a little intention and shift in how you move, healing and wholeness can be yours not just for the moment, but as a permanent way of existing.
Welcome to your healing space and thank you for choosing to take the time to read about me and the services I offer. I firmly believe that your journey to mental/emotional/spiritual wellness is a very personal decision that must be scripted by you. Sometimes the decisions of other people impact our lives in ways that leave us having to pick up the pieces. No matter where you have been or what you have been through, with a little intention and shift in how you move, healing and wholeness can be yours not just for the moment, but as a permanent way of existing.
(440) 218-8064 View (440) 218-8064
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Jennifer Scott
Counselor, LPCC-S, LICDC-S
Verified Verified
Centerville, OH 45458
Limiting NEW clients to those seeking group counseling. Those seeking Eating Disorder Group treatment can be seen individually; if only interested in individuals, I can put you on my waiting list. Mental Health Support and Wellness group is open; I'm unable to take on individuals seeking individual general mental health counseling. Therapy is an opportunity for you to have support in taking a look at your life and yourself to make a change. Taking a new approach to face your challenges requires courage. I believe that allowing yourself to connect with others, such as in a group, can be an invaluable part of the healing process.
Limiting NEW clients to those seeking group counseling. Those seeking Eating Disorder Group treatment can be seen individually; if only interested in individuals, I can put you on my waiting list. Mental Health Support and Wellness group is open; I'm unable to take on individuals seeking individual general mental health counseling. Therapy is an opportunity for you to have support in taking a look at your life and yourself to make a change. Taking a new approach to face your challenges requires courage. I believe that allowing yourself to connect with others, such as in a group, can be an invaluable part of the healing process.
(937) 365-9799 View (937) 365-9799
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Darcy L. Plunkett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moraine, OH 45439
It takes a lot of courage to do the emotional work necessary to change patterns of personality and behavior that no longer serve you and / or get in the way of having healthy relationships in your life. I provide a safe, nurturing environment to do this work so that you can live more consciously. My focus is client driven - meeting you where you are, and assisting you with authentic growth towards living an aligned and empowered life. I also have a passion in assisting people in making transitions in their lives that can feel unsettling - be it from a loss, becoming a new parent or empty nester, divorce, or making a big move.
It takes a lot of courage to do the emotional work necessary to change patterns of personality and behavior that no longer serve you and / or get in the way of having healthy relationships in your life. I provide a safe, nurturing environment to do this work so that you can live more consciously. My focus is client driven - meeting you where you are, and assisting you with authentic growth towards living an aligned and empowered life. I also have a passion in assisting people in making transitions in their lives that can feel unsettling - be it from a loss, becoming a new parent or empty nester, divorce, or making a big move.
(937) 634-7636 View (937) 634-7636
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Charles A Roberts
Counselor, LPCC-S, CSAT, DARTT, RAE
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Centerville, OH 45458
Groups Enrolling Now: Healing Trauma Therapy Group and Sex Addiction Therapy Group. Anxiety, shame, depression, and relationship stress are some of the most common impacts of trauma. Whether you have experienced trauma from childhood abuse or neglect, interpersonal violence, combat, infidelity or from your calling as a first responder or mental health professional, you deserve liberation. If you are stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless, I would be honored to sit with you, hear your story and help you find or restore joy and peace in your life.
Groups Enrolling Now: Healing Trauma Therapy Group and Sex Addiction Therapy Group. Anxiety, shame, depression, and relationship stress are some of the most common impacts of trauma. Whether you have experienced trauma from childhood abuse or neglect, interpersonal violence, combat, infidelity or from your calling as a first responder or mental health professional, you deserve liberation. If you are stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless, I would be honored to sit with you, hear your story and help you find or restore joy and peace in your life.
(937) 982-4538 View (937) 982-4538
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Danielle Northcutt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45419  (Online Only)
Over 5 years of experience helping others heal in various mental health settings. I worked with children and their parents in hospitals, schools, non-profit institutions, and foster care organizations. My mental health focus has been postpartum depression, depression, anxiety, and poor self-esteem in both youth and adults. I thrive to help others manage and develop coping strategies, self-esteem, self-confidence, reduce stress, and build resilience. I use a strength based and cognitive restructuring approach.
Over 5 years of experience helping others heal in various mental health settings. I worked with children and their parents in hospitals, schools, non-profit institutions, and foster care organizations. My mental health focus has been postpartum depression, depression, anxiety, and poor self-esteem in both youth and adults. I thrive to help others manage and develop coping strategies, self-esteem, self-confidence, reduce stress, and build resilience. I use a strength based and cognitive restructuring approach.
(937) 365-9728 View (937) 365-9728
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Melanie D Dufresne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize evidence-based, neurobiological approaches to treatment with heavy conceptualization for the client's biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects and impacts related to one's functioning. Compassion-driven and challenging where appropriate, I will meet the person where they are in regards to their personal journey for health and healing.
I utilize evidence-based, neurobiological approaches to treatment with heavy conceptualization for the client's biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects and impacts related to one's functioning. Compassion-driven and challenging where appropriate, I will meet the person where they are in regards to their personal journey for health and healing.
(937) 892-4189 View (937) 892-4189
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Susan Lipiec
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45458  (Online Only)
If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.
If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.
(937) 984-1823 View (937) 984-1823
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Raseena Jacob
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Moraine, OH 45439
Currently accepting new clients. Evening hours available. - Hello! Thanks for checking out my profile! My aim is to come alongside you as you walk through your healing journey. So many people believe that their unique needs are problems they need to “deal with” or “just suck it up.” Whatever that “it” may be, I am committed to creating a space where you feel heard and a space to address those challenges. I want to help you experience positive change and empower you with the skills needed to sustain a fulfilled way of living.
Currently accepting new clients. Evening hours available. - Hello! Thanks for checking out my profile! My aim is to come alongside you as you walk through your healing journey. So many people believe that their unique needs are problems they need to “deal with” or “just suck it up.” Whatever that “it” may be, I am committed to creating a space where you feel heard and a space to address those challenges. I want to help you experience positive change and empower you with the skills needed to sustain a fulfilled way of living.
(937) 821-5284 View (937) 821-5284
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Katherine Pixley
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Beavercreek, OH 45432  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I strive to assist my clients to move through challenging experiences by helping them with understanding the power of the mind/body connection. The hope is that once this connection is better understood, an individual can reconnect to their life fully. I have had the privilege to work in community, school, and hospital environments as well as private practice settings with children to adults.
Hello! I am a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I strive to assist my clients to move through challenging experiences by helping them with understanding the power of the mind/body connection. The hope is that once this connection is better understood, an individual can reconnect to their life fully. I have had the privilege to work in community, school, and hospital environments as well as private practice settings with children to adults.
(937) 507-6340 View (937) 507-6340
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Emily Remnant
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LSC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45459
Accepting new clients: Online sessions (across the state of OH) and in-person Dayton location (Mondays/Tuesdays/Fridays) and Columbus location (Wednesdays). The state of our relationships has a major impact on our general wellbeing. If you are struggling with a relationship issue, experiencing anxiety, loss, change, sadness, anger, trauma, sexual challenges, or any number of struggles, I am here to support. I believe that therapy should include heart and humor when possible, and that every person has the ability to make changes in their life.
Accepting new clients: Online sessions (across the state of OH) and in-person Dayton location (Mondays/Tuesdays/Fridays) and Columbus location (Wednesdays). The state of our relationships has a major impact on our general wellbeing. If you are struggling with a relationship issue, experiencing anxiety, loss, change, sadness, anger, trauma, sexual challenges, or any number of struggles, I am here to support. I believe that therapy should include heart and humor when possible, and that every person has the ability to make changes in their life.
(614) 591-8224 x104 View (614) 591-8224 x104

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Sexual Abuse Therapists

How do therapists treat sexual abuse?

A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.

Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?

Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.

How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?

Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.

Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?

As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.