Adults Therapists in Blue Ash, OH

Life can be an emotional roller coaster, and sometimes we feel stuck, out of control, or hopeless. We can feel inadequate and misunderstood.. What makes us successful are the coping skills we learn to use, the ability to set boundaries, and proper communication. Together, we will create a plan to address what’s holding you back, and at the same time enhance your strengths. I prefer to meet with my clients on a weekly basis, which is typically the most effective way for you to meet your treatment goals. The length of treatment varies with each individual or couple, which we can discuss together.

A wise person in my life once said, "You cannot feel the greatest joys in life, if you have not experienced the depths of sadness." Ironically, it is when life hurts the most we have the greatest capacity of growth. If you are working through life transitions, grappling with questions about identity and purpose, experiencing relationship issues or emotional difficulties, I can help. I will work collaboratively with you to draw upon your strengths and experience in order to grow. My ability to listen and connect will enable you to feel safe enough to explore what brought you to counseling.

Are you someone who has experienced abuse from people you should have been able to trust and ever since then you have felt fragmented or experienced disassociation from yourself or the world around you? Maybe you have been more in your head and less in your heart due to a fear of losing control or being hurt again. Or perhaps you have pursued knowledge and various therapies in a, so far, elusive quest to finally find peace of mind without success. Because of the isolating nature of the trauma, maybe you have been unable to connect with others and feel unworthy.

Freedom is found in being known by others and having someone walk with us through our questions and challenges as we move towards who we were made to be. I want to help you move from feeling disconnected and anxious to confident and compassionate with yourself. Through the walk of life and coming to know how God sees us, I began to appreciate that challenges refine us into who we were meant to be.

As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for individuals to embark on a journey of healing. While I believe you are the expert of your own life, I understand that we all need assistance and encouragement in navigating life’s challenges. I will be available to assist you in your change process and encourage you to make healthy decisions to support an improved quality of life.

As a prospective client, it is important to familiarize yourself w/differing values, goals & practice styles that separate each of us as therapists. As your therapist, I won't profess to be an expert in your life, nor will I sit quietly nodding my head in complete silence. Instead, we'll actively engage together, side by side, tackling life's challenges. I'll draw on your insights & provide guidance to help create positive meaningful changes in your life. My unwavering commitment to transparency serves as the cornerstone of my practice, ensuring that your therapeutic journey is based upon trust, honesty & compassion.

Are you seeking answers to the complexities of life? Are you working through the pain of loss? Are you trying to discover your vision for your life? Have you lost faith in God and working to believe again? Do you constantly worry or fear the unknown? Let me join you in discovering your next steps in holistically resolving these key issues. I won't tell you what to do but I will certainly help guide you to the place that feels most helpful.

Dan understands that the key to an effective and positive therapy experience is to first understand the individual. He further describes his role as a guide for those struggling with mental strife or unrest as they transition to a place of peace. He follows the adage by Irvin Yalom that “everything is grist for the therapy mill;” in that everyday events can help one to better understand circumstances and become empowered to manage the current situation.

Hi - I'm Jim, and I'm here to support you through life's ups and downs with strength and resilience. I understand how tough it can be to face anxiety, boost self-esteem, navigate relationships, wrestle with depression, and handle unexpected challenges. In our sessions, I aim to create a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere where you can truly be yourself, and maybe even share a laugh or two. My approach tailors therapy to fit your specific needs, using proven techniques grounded in solid evidence. These methods not only address your current struggles effectively but also empower you to better handle future stressors.

With warmth and compassion, I seek to accompany clients on their personal journey. Whether it be a time of change or loss, feelings of depression or anxiety, relationship difficulties, or a complex trauma history, I seek to provide a space where clients can feel safe, seek and find meaning through their experiences, and move towards their personal goals. I specialize in working with trauma, existential anxiety/dread/crisis, grief, mid-life specific issues, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.

Over the years, my personal and work experience has influenced my passion for helping individuals foster healthy, fulfilling relationships and sex lives. I believe that sexuality is a significant part of a person’s life, and everyone has the right to safe and enjoyable sexual experiences. My work focuses on normalizing conversations around sexual health and wellbeing, repairing the mind-body connection, and healing interpersonal relationships.

Life changes. Some life changes can be anticipated or predicted; some occur spontaneously, without notice or warning. Regardless of how they occur, all require adaptation and adjustment to what is different or new. We seldom have much difficulty with small changes—those that don’t disrupt a familiar lifestyle or a solid sense of self. Other life changes can be more challenging, sometimes making navigation from the present uncertain, frightening, and maybe even overwhelming. The counseling process can promote successful transitioning and significant personal growth in the course of life changes.

Offering a safe, confidential environment, I invite you to embark on a journey of discovery. As a guide equipped with training and expertise, I will join you as you discover self-esteem, self-awareness, and self-respect. I will help you conquer old hurts and fears, learn new skills to help you be more effective in your relationships and your work, and empower you by helping you to become your best self.

Do you find yourself having a hard time saying no? Are you constantly putting other people’s needs before yours? Do you find yourself having body reactions to trauma such as flashbacks? Are you struggling with trauma, grief/ loss, suicidal ideation or a family member who is suicidal? Perhaps you’re struggling with depression or the hamster wheel of anxiety. Maybe you’re needing a safe person as you navigate your sexuality. You’ve come to the right place. Together we will work to create goals and a life you want to live. To work on providing effective coping skills for when life gets hard or our brains are coping in other ways.

At Blue Ash Counseling for All Ages, I use positive psychology as the cornerstone of my practice with the goal being to shift an individual’s focus from the negative symptoms to the brighter aspects of their life.

Do you need to sharpen the tools you have to overcome hardship and form lasting coping skills? Do you need to start telling yourself a different story about yourself and your life? When we work together, we will identify your strengths, available resources, and attainable steps to take so that you feel empowered to shift your mindset and make progress towards your goals.

Clients come to me to pursue their life goals and dreams. My clients often arrive knowing where they want to go and simply need support to find the path that leads to building the lives they truly deserve. I greatly enjoy watching people transition into their true selves as they connect fully with their authentic identity, find their voice, renegotiate meaningful relationships and work through difficult emotions that in the past seemed to fight against them, and block their access towards finding resilience. I have a passion for supporting people in my colorful community.

My goal is to help my clients identify what they most want in their lives and assist them in building the directed motivation, emotional strength and skills needed to achieve those goals. I am passionate about developing strong individuals and families to enable them to reach their highest level of purpose, passion, and functioning. You may be ready to jump in or need to more fully understand your past, present, or future goals before you can move forward. Wherever you are, I will meet you there.

Hi there, I am skilled therapist, I specialize in PTSD treatment, and treat other issues as well. Perhaps, you are dealing with anxiety, past trauma, (PTSD) grief, deep sadness, irritability, relationship struggles or a life transition. I’m here to help you get unstuck, find hope and healing. I work to create a safe space for you to work through these challenges. We will work together and create a path forward, to get you where you want to be. You don't have to feel isolated and alone.