Grief Therapists in Blue Ash, OH

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 Marriage and Family Therapist, I uncover the root of issues by examining the whole picture of your life and your family, looking for solutions to the underlying problems causing chaos in your life. I utilize a systems approach that focuses on the strengths you and your family possess. We will collaborate to explore your past, present, and future through a safe, supportive environment. I tailor the therapeutic experience to your unique situation to ensure the best quality care possible. I enjoy working with couples, children and their families, and have experience with the military, first responders, and the faith community.

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.

Welcome to Mind to Mind Therapy, I'm so happy you're here! I enjoy working with individuals who are ready to make changes in their life, using a holistic approach connecting the mind and body. My approach is warm but direct; I aim to walk alongside you on your therapeutic journey while also challenging you to think deeply about how your choices and patterns are influencing your life.

I am honored that you are considering me to walk along with you on your journey to meeting your mental health and life goals. As a licensed social worker for the last twenty years, I have worked with a wide variety of individuals and families providing both in-home and outpatient-based diagnostic and therapeutic services. I have most often worked with children and families in the child welfare system, many of whom have a history of complex trauma as well as adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, or other adjustment needs who are facing barriers to moving forward and achieving their goals. I am an independent contractor.

Accepting New Clients! My approach for counseling is primarily person centered and trauma focused. While my specialty is trauma and stress related disorders, I work with teens and adults in a variety of backgrounds, life stages and diagnoses. I am also experienced in working with individuals and families who may be experiencing a variety of issues, such as: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues and life transitions including career. My counseling style is collaborative, non-judgmental and supportive. We will use your personal strengths to help you move from a place of “stuck” to a place of hope and resilience.

My leadership work within multiple systems including the hospital system, educational system and mental health system, has gifted me with the ability to coach and mentor those into their purpose. My unique cross sectional experience allows me to be able to speak on how systems intersect, and how to best navigate multiple areas for the best outcome for clients. These areas have assisted in my ability to manage complex issues while managing relationships with individuals across silos. I work with families on complex social service issues that intersect in the areas of psychiatry, complex medical issues, child abuse and neglect and he

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.

No matter the circumstances, the facts remain the same: our bodies are designed to keep us safe and reduce discomfort. Issues arise when we are no longer needing to seek safety yet unknowingly maintain these unhelpful patterns of beliefs and behaviors. Our unconscious attempts to insulate ourselves from harm turn into patterns that destroy the connections to ourselves and others that we desire most. My goal is to provide a therapeutic relationship for clients as they gain understanding and develop new beliefs and behaviors to transform their lives, reach their goals and have the relationships they ultimately desire.

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.

With immediate availability, I help clients gain peace, confidence and hopefulness. I work with teens, adults and new moms struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, parenting, self-esteem, life transitions, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) & other chronic illnesses. Armed with the right coping skills, understanding, validation and support, my clients feel better.

I wholeheartedly believe that everyone can benefit from having an impartial person to talk to! My goal is to provide a safe, judgement-free environment for you to work through the barriers and obstacles of everyday life, regardless of the situation. I am here to listen to you, support your thoughts, validate your feelings, and provide comfort and understanding. You are so important and deserve to be heard, and I would love to be a part of that journey with you.

As a practice, we welcome clients of all types! If you identify as a minority: gender and sexuality diverse, disabled/differently abled, non-traditional spiritual beliefs (religious trauma), racial, ethnic, and/or neurodivergent we want you to know that you are welcomed here. If you feel you are not in any of the above categories but want to work to reach your full potential, you are also welcome here! We know that reaching out can often be the scariest step, we will do what we can to make everything simple for you.

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.

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.

I view counseling as a problem-solving process where we work initially on finding ways to help you feel you are no longer drowning emotionally, then begin a process of improving your awareness of the negative patterns of behavior in your life, and the thoughts and emotions that perpetuate those negative cycles. Once you feel more like you are on solid ground, we work to help you become more aware of the decision points when you can choose to stop from repeating old maladaptive behaviors and begin to develop new more positive behaviors which can help you find a path to a life with which you can be more satisfied.

With over 12 years of experience in the field, I specialize in helping college students, young adults, and couples who are struggling with relationship issues, life transitions, and self-esteem. I am especially passionate about helping young women find and rebuild body positivity, as I understand the immense pressures of social media comparison and online dating in today’s world. With rising rates of anxiety and depression in young people, I take pride in creating an inclusive, welcoming, and LGBTQIA+ allied practice.

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.

I am a therapist licensed in Ohio with over 20 years of experience working as a counselor and life coach. I have worked with adults, teens, and children with a wide range of concerns to help them develop coping skills to decrease discomfort and improve their quality of life. I have worked extensively with issues relating to trauma, childhood abuse, clergy abuse, depression, anxiety, OCD, adoption, anger management, and family relationship issues. I also specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, gender identity issues, problems related to divorce, and helping parents with behavioral issues with their children.