In Person Therapists in Blue Ash, OH

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.

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.

Sometimes, especially as a parent, you feel like you have tried everything, but yet, nothing seems to be working or helping. This could relate to a number of concerns regarding your child such as behavioral concerns, emotional concerns, school difficulties, anxiety, trauma, etc. My goal as a therapist is to create a sense of safety and trust to support children, adolescents, their families, and young adults through various challenges in their life, whether that be past, present, or future!

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.

Do you feel like you struggle to do everyday things that seem to come easily to others? Do you find that you’re your own worst enemy or harshest critic? Do you feel like everyone’s last priority - including your own? Do you feel stuck and unsure how to break free? Despite how it may feel, I promise you that you are not alone!

My goal is to help you find joy and contentment despite the daily struggles and lifelong challenges you may be facing. I am here to help you manage anxiety and depression more effectively and grow from the recovery process. I will help you cultivate healthy coping skills, and enhance your focus, awareness, mindfulness, and self-compassion.

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.

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.

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.

I believe in the power of healing through connection in a safe environment. The relationship between counselor and client is a high priority for me and my goal with clients is to provide a place where they feel supported and can discover potential solutions. I have a holistic mindset and strive to help clients build factors into their lives that promote wellness. My primary approach is through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a focus on the thoughts and feelings that feed into problematic behaviors. However, I believe that each client's struggle is unique and I adjust my approach accordingly.

I’m a psychological scientist and clinical counselor. I enjoy working with clients, especially men, on life changes. Those changes can include losing weight, abstinence from drinking or pornography as well as communication in a marriage. I also enjoy working with clients to overcome anxiety and distorted ways of thinking that breed negative self talk and self criticism. Located in Cincinnati OH, I work with Lifeway Counseling Centers, a faith based practice that welcome clients of any or no religious beliefs. I see clients in my Blue Ash, OH office, as well as across the state of Ohio via video based telehealth sessions.

We all travel our own unique journey. I am here to assist in unlocking your positive attributes, strengths, and abilities. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, abuse or trauma symptoms, relationship issues, low self worth, or grief? I can help you get relief from the symptoms that are disrupting your quality of life and often heal the underlying causes of your problems so you have greater peace, happiness, and ability to live your life.

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.

Are you navigating personality disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety & depression, marital & familial conflicts, & grief? Are you ready to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve your well-being by being open to asking tough questions, tackling big issues, and pursuing outcomes with perseverance? My goal is to provide support in improving relationships, managing stress, overcoming trauma, adopting healthier coping skills, & embracing fulfilling life options. My 15 years of clinical experience as a racial/ethnic minority practitioner has allowed me to cultivate expertise to assist racial/ethnic minority groups.

I enjoy working with people who struggle with depression and/or anxiety. Ideally, their goals would be to improve their overall functioning and quality of life. My ideal client would be able to put in the necessary work to accomplish their goals. My therapy style is authentic, empathetic, and validating. I believe in incorporating various treatment modalities that are based on the individual needs of my clients.

I have served those with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Family Issues, etc. My ideal client is motivated to roll up their sleeves and engage in the therapeutic process. They have an open mind and can practice effective coping skills to improve their overall functioning and quality of life. They can challenge themselves to be vulnerable and practice accountability while processing their problematic thinking patterns and behaviors in a safe and non-judgmental environment. They wish to engage in therapy because they realize that they need to make a change and are willing to take a leap of faith to make it happen.

LaVesea is passionate about youth; youth who have difficulties with parents and/or family dynamics, anxiety and depression who look forward and are ready to navigate healing. LaVesea works with BIPOC clients who continue to navigate systemic oppression and are prepared to work through how it has effect relationships with others as well as how they view the world. She is also passionate about working with assisting BIPOC navigate and work through depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self- harm.

Are you suffering from trauma & finding it holding you back from living your true, authentic life? From my experience, I can see how challenging a Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis can be on a person, & working with someone open to learning new skills to manage it better can be very rewarding! I enjoy working with people who are suffering from anxiety or depressive disorder as I have seen the progress my clients have made in those areas & I love to watch them start to live a more satisfying life. I am here to assist with any life transitions, relationship issues, grief, or OCD/phobias that are preventing you from your goals.

Do you feel like no one hears you? Have you been told that you are unable to be helped? Are you chronically suicidal or struggling with emotions? Do you feel like you don't fit in and are looking for a connection? Do you want to feel normal and find a connection?