Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Blacklick, OH

My name is Kristen Gidel Kelly and I am the Founder and Clinical Director of Imagine Recovery Counseling in Gahanna, OH. Trauma Recovery work to me is healing from ALL types of trauma that result from mental health or substance use disorders. I became a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 2008 because I have lived experience of the impact of substance use disorders. I became an EMDR therapist in 2016 because I realized that most people who use substances have trauma. I wanted to help people heal and recover, not just repeat the pattern of relapse behavior. I became a DBT therapist in 2019 because I was told by a trusted colleague

I'm Dr. Latoya D. Davis, an LPC with 20+ years of experience, licensed by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. My counseling approach blends nurturing support with goal-oriented strategies, focusing on client-led sessions and cognitive techniques like CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I specialize in individual counseling for adults dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, and trauma, integrating mindfulness and creativity to enrich therapy. Let's embark on your journey to growth and wellness together.

I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment to help you work toward healing, empowerment, and reaching client-centered goals. I believe in treating the whole person, using mind-body approaches to treatment. I work with adolescents and adults on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, infertility, traumatic birth, and pregnancy loss.

You just want to breathe. You just want to hope. You just want to know that there can be a better tomorrow, a fresh start. You have tried it alone for long enough, and you have decided that it's time to bring in some reinforcements. At Fresh Start, we see each person as an individual and seek to fit treatment to his or her needs. We will be fair. We will be compassionate. We will be honest. We will be in it for as long as you are able or willing. Life can beat you up. It's not your fault. Give yourself the support you need in a judgment-free, kind, honest space. What do you have to lose?

Every person has their own unique path. On this path, we are faced with obstacles and challenges that, at times, can feel too big for us or simply halt our forward progression. We have two choices - we can allow those challenges to continue to prevent our forward progression, or we can work through those challenges to allow us to clear the path so we can continue on our journey of having a more fulfilling life. If you are reading this, you have taken the first step in making the choice that you no longer want your challenges to dictate your quality of life.

20 + years helping youth, adults and families work through grief and trauma, restore relationships, and build healthier thought and behavior patterns with a focus on helping clients in transition or facing a dilemma. Are you tired of feeling sad, alone, or hopeless…of being angry for no apparent reason…or of taking out your frustrations on others? You are not responsible for what happens to you, but you are responsible to deal with it. I'm here to help you become aware of your unhealthy thinking patterns and behavior choices. I'll listen, ask great questions, and keep it real-with compassion and a sense of humor.

As we progress into the second year of being limited in traveling, gathering and socializing, we are finding ourselves less able to avoid our triggers, struggles, self image and overcome messages of being misunderstood and alone. For some, these last two years have caused more strain than strength within your relationship with children, family and or your partner. No matter the situation that brings a person to counseling the goal is to find a supportive, strength based, experienced, and compassionate clinician who will also challenge them to see that beyond the immediate storm there are blooming flowers.

Yearning for connection and healing, my ideal client seeks to rebuild trust and intimacy within their relationships. They're navigating challenges like communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, or the strain of life transitions. Their deepest need is to feel understood, valued, and empowered to create lasting change. They want to restore harmony and love in their lives, driven by a desire for stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Together, we work to transform your goals into reality, fostering a future filled with hope and connection.

Through counseling you can find hope, learn new ways to cope, improve relationships, and experience relief from mental health and life challenges. At Hawk Counseling, you will receive the support you need to heal from past wounds, cope with life stress and move forward on your life path.