Therapists in Ohio

Hello and welcome, I am so glad you are here! I am Dr. Kearisten Gaines, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Ohio. Taking the first step towards therapy can be difficult. That is why when working with clients my goal is to always create a compassionate, safe, and judgement free atmosphere. This allows me to work in collaboration with my clients, as I believe they are the experts of their lives. Through the therapeutic process we will work together to address the difficulties you are facing, create meaningful change, and help you to feel empowered and in control of your life!

I love what I do. I enjoy working with many different types of people and issues. I really enjoy doing group work as well. I have considerable experience working with people dealing with depression; self-esteem issues; divorce recovery challenges; sexual abuse trauma; PTSD; D.I.D.; a broad spectrum of relationship challenges.

Since attending therapy is an implicit admission of imperfections for most people, my approach to counseling is person-centered and collaborative. Once the therapeutic alliance has been established, this approach allows clients to express their emotional reactions, develop more productive ways of dealing with feelings, and increase their levels of understanding and awareness. My counseling philosophy is to provide support, education, feedback and treatment that inspires clients to successfully take appropriate actions that will assist with solving their problems. Therapist qualities that I utilize include, but are not limited to, mutual respect, authenticity, genuineness, integrity, and the ability to empathize.

Do you often feel like your thoughts and feelings are holding you back? Are you asking a lot of “why” questions about the past or constantly worried about what will happen in the future? Your feelings and thoughts are valid as you are the expert on what has happened to you. Our life experiences, and sometimes circumstances beyond our control, often interfere with life goals, interpersonal relationships, and our sense of purpose. Therapy can provide you with a safe space to be authentically YOU, doing the work of healing and gaining self-awareness that YOU are valued and matter despite our ever-changing circumstances.

New Source Counseling is a unique ministry that provides quality professional counseling founded on Biblical theology and sound psychological principles. I am passionate about providing professional care for others by walking with them through the pain, brokenness, and struggles that life unexpectedly brings. Through the supervised treatment of a variety of presenting problems, I am confident that providing new perspectives in a safe, confidential environment will help you find that life's struggles provide and unexpected path to finding overall joy and healing.

Anxiety and depression are often messengers that tell us where we might need to look at our current direction, relationships, make tweeks on how we treat ourselves. I'll help you find solid solutions to your anxiety and/or depression-that affect you, feelings of being stuck, toxic rels, people-pleasing and how to feel good again. Do you often feel others take advantage of you? Have you been called sensitive? Have you lost your confidence? I can help you to understand your personally unique gifts and set goals so you can begin to really love your life! I am not judgmental. I've been through it too. l will come along side you!

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.

You’re insightful, high-achieving, and place value on your health, relationships, & personal growth. Things are good, but you know they can be better. You've been in therapy before & come as far as you can "just talking about it." You’re ready to dig deeper & experience profound change. I work with clients to treat underlying causes of anxiety, low self esteem, trauma and PTSD, sexual dysfunction, & relationship concerns. I love facilitating this process with Intensive EMDR therapy. My clients are ready for change & don't want to spend years in therapy to get it. Most of my clients reach their goals in just 3-12 Intensive sessions.

As a sex therapist I often have clients tell me that being intimate with their partner has become another one of the responsibilities to check off the "To-Do" list; describing sex as a chore, or even a burden. Having sexual issues can have devastating effects on individuals and couples. There are many reasons why sex becomes an issue in relationships: sexual shame from their upbringing, pain during sex, trying to understand their sexuality and preferences or processing past trauma. Working with a professional in a safe & professional space to communicate their feelings & thoughts can have a huge impact.

Majority of my experience has been working with women who have a history of trauma, CPTSD, PTSD. I enjoy assisting women in healing from unhealthy relationships, narcissistic abuse, complex trauma, childhood trauma, etc. I enjoy utilizing a combination of treatment modalities that encompasses the Mind, Body, and Spirit. I am also a Lgbtq ally. I have worked with women in Domestic violence. I enjoy working with clients in an individual, couples, and/or group setting. I facilitate a women's trauma group for Domestic violence, sexual assault, and various other traumas. I enjoy being present with my clients & building that relationship

We are a professional counseling firm with experienced counselors in Sexual Abuse, Relationship/Marital Counseling, Family counseling, Codependency Counseling, Gender Identity, Incarceration/Probation Counseling, and specialize in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling for adults and teens, as well as Trauma and PTSD.

Waybridge Counseling is a group practice of specialists who provide treatment for a variety of concerns. Our specialists work in teams and this is a critical element of our success. Each team meets regularly for ongoing training and consultation in the team's specialty. We believe that this significantly increases the quality of counseling we offer.

I have a passion in assisting individuals, family's, and couples in making a positive change within their lives and processing their feelings, thoughts, traumas, and concerns. I am a therapist who understands building rapport and having a strong therapeutic relationship is essential in counseling. I have experience working with couples, families, and individuals address all majors issues which are causing emotional distress, daily sadness, confrontations/arguments, and the desire to quit. I am goal oriented and work hard to ensure positive results for the client to find hope, happiness, relief, and peace.

I am Professional Clinical Counselor with over 30 years experience. I provide Christian and Mental Health counseling for inividuals, couples and families. I listen carefully to my clients and work closely with them to develop treatment plans that are individualized for them. I am a retired military leader, Nurse and Clinical Counselor. I understand Veteran's issues. I am also retired from the Dayton VA as the former Director of Mental Health nursing. I am a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).

I have extensive training and over 30 years of experience working with adult survivors of childhood abuse and pregnancy loss, including abortion. I hold an MA in Mental Health Clinical Counseling and have completed the Jungian Professional Psychotherapy program with the CG Jung Institute of Chicago. Additionally, I work with couples using the Gottman Method to strengthen relationships and deal with underlying issues. I also hold a certification for coaching with the Enneagram. Recently, my husband and I celebrated 44 years of marriage.

If you are looking for a safe, compassionate, nonjudgemental person to talk to about the problems you are having, I can help. I have 20+ years of experience in the counseling field. I have worked in a variety of settings including a community mental health center, a private psychiatric office, a school setting, and an alcohol and drug treatment center. My goal is to help you achieve your goals, which might include helping you identify your strengths, improve your relationships, reduce negative symptoms, teach coping skills, enhance your self esteem, help you express your emotions, and provide support and guidance.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental/emotional health issue I want you to know that there is hope. Mental Health counseling (psychotherapy) has been proven to help people recover strength, hope, wellbeing, and a sense of purpose/meaning in life for people suffering from mental and emotional struggles. My approach in helping you involves establishing a trust relationship and a safe therapy environment. While being supportive, insightful, and a good listener I will help you learn who you are, help you discover the source of your pain and help you learn to move beyond that pain.

Update: I have daytime availability for new clients. Hello! I enjoy working with adults to break through their negative beliefs and self-imposed glass ceilings. Often these clients feel stuck and frequently self-sabotage their goals. Commonly these blocks can be caused by past negative experiences (bullying, critical parents, narcissistic relationships) as an adult or as a child. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and other techniques to remove these blocks so the client can easily move towards their goals. I also enjoy working with college students struggling to balance school, ADHD and other stressors.

I currently offer individual therapy to address mood disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders and other issues related to behavioral health, stress, and grief. I am experienced in both individual and group crisis counseling and offer relationship, and family therapy. I am working on offering several therapeutic groups including a support/educational group for parents of behaviorally challenged children, a sexual assault group and a homicide support group for surviving family members. In home counseling for agoraphobic situations are available.