Spirituality Therapists in 43201

Do you feel stuck, and can't get past something that's holding you back? Do you have panic attacks, flashbacks, or do you feel 'keyed up' much of the time? Are you suffering from the effects of trauma? Do you often feel anxious, and for no reason? Have your relationships suffered because of these symptoms? If so, I can help you. In fact, due to the treatment I offer, many of my clients who suffer from the effects of trauma require less than 10 sessions to experience significant symptom reduction.

I believe that “trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.” I work with those who have experienced various forms of trauma, including shock, developmental, medical, relational, and religious trauma. I also work with those experiencing forms of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and those experiencing systemic and cultural forms of oppression. I believe that everyone has the right to a nurturing and supportive space, and strive towards the ongoing creation of an inclusive environment for all.

Accepting new clients! I help people overcome difficulty and use it to grow and pursue a life of meaning and purpose. Sometimes we start by treating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, career, or LGBTQ+ and other identity issues, and over time turn to deeper issues about the life you want to create, your identity, and your values. I’m a humanistic counselor, which means I’ll never tell you what to do and I’ll always empower you to make the choice that’s best for you. I use a collaborative, gentle approach that helps you connect with your intuitive sense of self and your intrinsic motivation to grow and do difficult things.

Therapy with me starts with working to know yourself better and learn how your thoughts, behaviors and feelings are connected and where they are coming from. I specialize in working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, panic and ADHD. At your request, I am passionate about incorporating faith into therapy as well.

At Foundations Family Counseling it is our mission is to promote health and happiness for individuals and families in Central Ohio. We offer high-quality mental health and relationship counseling services that meet families' needs whether emotional, relational, or behavioral. We believe every individual and family has core values and beliefs that serve as the foundation upon which they build their lives. We help strengthen these values and beliefs because we understand that individuals and families with strong foundations are better equipped to handle stresses and hardship and are more likely to discover joy and personal satisfaction in life.

My therapy practice centers on the belief that resolution is achievable when people come together as equals to work through life's difficult transitions and challenges. For some, this resolution requires assistance with healing from grief and loss. For others, practicing acceptance, learning new skills or mindfully and compassionately looking at prior life decisions to determine what has and has not worked is necessary in order to move forward.

Everything you do in life is a "performance" - whether in school, job, or home - and you want to consistently "perform" your best. My goal is to assist you in performing at optimal levels - in relationships, careers, sports, or school. I help you understand who you are, what you desire, and what blocks you from ideal performance. We face these blocks together head on and move to a place where you are living, experiencing and performing YOUR quality life. I have the belief that anything is possible with the right people and the right process.

Approaching life's changes is often accompanied by high levels of distress and feelings of being lost. I like working with persons in transition because of the tremendous opportunity for real change and growth that I have seen take place. I can help you tap into your inherent wisdom so you can walk with confidence on your own path. I work with individuals and couples during mid-life transitions, career changes (or a growing need for one), relationship changes, ongoing mood problems, excessive anxiety, and stresses associated with changes in religion/spiritual outlook.

Every morning each of us wakes up with a new opportunity to be our best self. A chance to take the best of who we are and utilize those skills and talents to explore, challenge, and grow. In me, you will find a partner willing to collaborate with you to do the necessary work to evoke change in whatever spheres of life you have identified as needing attention. Through introspection, self-awareness, and acceptance we will collectively engage in the therapeutic journey that will help you gain clarity, reach higher heights, and live well.

“People may be complicated, but therapy doesn’t have to be.” This is a motto I developed after recognizing that people respond best when the message and the skill set are straightforward and commonsensical. What I bring to the therapeutic table is a wealth of experience caring for the body and the mind with all it’s complexities and frailties. A tired body reflects a tired mind and vice versa. I work to help you achieve balance, regulation and increased strength to manage all areas of your life. The results for you are healthier relationships, increased endurance to navigate present difficulties and sustaining resilience.

Therapy can be fun, joyful, hopeful – an exciting adventure on the way to making changes toward a more fulfilling life, loving the authentic you, or deeper and more harmonious relationships. I specialize in: (1) Anxiety and Mood Disorders (Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Simple Phobias, Dysthymia, and Major Depression). Through a simple method you can free yourself of the fears and moods that are holding you back from enjoying life to the fullest; (2) Addictions – Substance Abuse – alcohol, drugs, or food; (3) Relationships – Learn communication skills to improve your personal and professional relationships using our “50/50 Solution for Relationships Workbook”.

I believe that everyone has an innate ability to move towards growth, healing, and fulfillment. I approach therapy from a perspective learning and believe that the more we learn about ourselves, the better able we are to make choices about how we want to move forward in life. I use an integrative framework to address each client’s individual needs. I work from a trauma informed lens and use interventions from existential, Attachment Theory, Gottman, ACT, IPT, and EFT.

Though there ARE trials along the way, I would like to work with you to find the path THROUGH your challenges with hope and encouragement. Life brings challenges. Challenges often bring struggles. And struggles can present a need for some objective assistance to find a place where you can live well. Solutions can be discovered to press through difficult seasons to enjoy a life worth living! I specialize in working with people to find solutions to challenging emotions, relationships with family and friends and difficult life events toward achieving a healthy school or work/life balance.

My focus is to help those with Anxiety to move beyond overwhelming patterns of negative thinking that can lead to Depression. If you have trauma and deal with conflict with family, coworkers or others, we will explore ways to help to reduce the symptoms that cause discomfort and emotional pain and allow for more balance. I have experience working at Community Counseling Centers, Hospital Medical Social Work, County Mental Health Crisis and In-Patient psychiatric hospitals. From these positions I chose to return to private practice therapy in order to focus and work in-depth with adults, families, couples, seniors and groups.

I imagine you are here because you are feeling lost, alone, and unsure of what to do next. You might be wondering whether you'll ever feel happy again, and utterly frustrated for feeling so low for so long. You are not alone.

Something is not feeling right or going the way you would like it to in your life. Maybe its depression or anxiety, a relationship that has gone sour, maybe you feel stuck or confused, lost or just plain not content with how things are going. You would like a change, a goal to be reached, or to better understand yourself or someone else. I believe I can help with these types of challenges. Being a therapist is not just a job to me. The relationship of client and therapist gives me a feeling of profound awe and respect, and often love. I love my job and I love that maybe, just maybe, I can help you embody the change you are seeking.

Changing your thinking is only one part of improving your mental health. You are not just a mind, body, or set of emotions; all of this is connected. To create lasting healing results, we need to compassionately work with the entire system. This includes creating safety in your nervous system, meeting yourself with more empathy, and working through anything that is holding you back. I will help you tap into what your mind, body, and emotions are trying to tell you, to become more in tune with your desires and intuition, what is no longer serving you, and any shifts that may be more aligned with your most authentic and free self.

It takes insight to make the decision to seek counseling for an improved sense of wellbeing, healing, and growth. I have enormous respect for your willingness to begin that journey. I enjoy my work as a helping professional and it would be a pleasure to work with you. Together we will work towards towards building self-awareness, meaning and purpose, and to address your areas of concern such as depression, anxiety, trauma reactions, self-esteem, and challenging externals such as in your relationships, your work, and your academic pursuits, as well as health challenges.

Julie has been working in the mental health field for 10+ years. Julie has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults to assist them in managing and working through depression, anxiety, anger management, family conflict, relationship conflicts, trauma/abuse, mild autism, and addictions. Julie is here to help you establish goals and objectives to better manage current problems. Helping you to live your best life is part of my mission. Julie believes in meeting you where you are and helping you to get where you want to be.