Therapists in Bluffton, OH

I promise my patients to be honest and sincere. I enjoy being a psychologist because I get to be in the privileged position to help others and generally see my patients get better and find greater joy and fulfillment in their lives.I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have interest and expertise in a number of areas, but especially get excited about marital/couples therapy. I have been PAIRS trained (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills) and enjoy solution focused interventions with couples.

My counseling style is warm, strengths-based and collaborative. I am authentic, empathic and playful. My work is rooted in a commitment to social justice and anti-oppression and I am strongly HAES and LGBTQIA+ affirming. I enjoy working with clients around issues of addiction recovery, trauma, grief and life transitions using creative arts, somatic and mindfulness-based approaches. I hold a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University New England and a M.A. in Drama Therapy from NYU. I have been licensed as a Massage Therapist since 2003, which gives me particular insight in to somatic expressions of trauma.

It takes a lot of courage to do the emotional work necessary to change patterns of personality and behavior that no longer serve you and / or get in the way of having healthy relationships in your life. I provide a safe, nurturing environment to do this work so that you can live more consciously. My focus is client driven - meeting you where you are, and assisting you with authentic growth towards living an aligned and empowered life. I also have a passion in assisting people in making transitions in their lives that can feel unsettling - be it from a loss, becoming a new parent or empty nester, divorce, or making a big move.

I'm passionate about supporting clients along their journey's of personal growth and healing. I can help parents of young children with Autism or red flags for Autism and provide Neuroaffirming services. I also specialize in depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, and religious trauma. In addition, I have expertise in the unique issues faced by people who experience Narcissistic Abuse. Whether the Narcissist in your life is a family member or a romantic partner, I can help you navigate what can be difficult and confusing dynamics. Whatever challenges you face in your life, you deserve help, validation and understanding.

Have you spent your life overachieving, working hard, taking care of others, doing all the right things, and yet thing aren't working out how you expected them to? Are your relationships very often one-sided, where you give a lot but no one takes care of you? I see you. My practice focuses on those who have "done all the right things," and are wondering why things are still so hard. Unfortunately, being hard on ourselves, working hard, achieving all the things, and taking care of everyone around us doesn't often lead to the sort of healing and peace we long for.

Have you found yourself in a narcissistic relationship and need help recovering or navigating? Are you noticing that life is difficult to cope with because of anxiety and depression? I can help you to achieve your goals and manage your life more effectively. My ideal client is an individual who is highly motivated to change, and ready to put the work in to make that happen.

When I decided to pursue a career as a therapist I did so because I wanted to make the world a better place, and decided to do that by helping one person at a time . My primary approach to mental health counseling is the Person -Centered approach . This means I believe that no one knows you better than you know yourself. It is my job to help you identify goals , improve communication , strengthen self-esteem and develop solutions and coping skills. During the counseling process you are in the driver's seat, I am just a GPS to help you on the road to better mental health. However, I'm not closed to other counseling approaches.

You're here because you're somewhere between "deeply worried" & "frantic" over a difficult relationship. You feel frustrated, confused, hurt, angry, & maybe a little crazy. The other person may be a partner, parent, sibling, or adult child - someone w/whom you feel you want to have a relationship, but whose criticisms, controlling behaviors. volatility, manipulations, or demands steal your joy. They may also cost you a lot of time, money, energy, social support, & creativity. You wonder if you're dealing w Narcissistic Abuse. They refuse to change. You believe staying stuck where you are may destroy you, and you may be right.

I entered this field and have remained in it for over 30 years because I am passionate about helping people to live better lives. I can assist you if are dealing with a mental illness, or if you desire coaching to reach your full potential. If you have had enough of your life as it is, and are ready to make significant changes, I can help you! You deserve a life of peace and hope.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who completed my graduate work at Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and their families to overcome a spectrum of Mental Health related issues.

**Currently only accepting self-pay clients. Someone with the wrong prescription of glasses will inevitably trip and fall, regardless of how good or bad their vision is, and regardless of how many coffee tables they’ve kicked. Stevie aspires to help clients in finding their exact lens, both providing clarity and decreasing undesirable symptoms–even if that’s only coffee table bruises.

Life has many challenges, at times we all need a listening ear of support. If your tired of being sick and tired let's work together to gain a balance in your relationships, work and personal growth. Living in Balance offers supportive and compassionate counseling for individual and family interventions, to help empower you in meeting life's struggles. LIB respects your choices and your beliefs, acknowledging that difficult situation can be workable by achieving a common understanding. We are very sensitive to the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

I am a trauma-informed practitioner with a passion for helping individuals on their healing journeys. My areas of expertise include anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), related trauma responses and personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder.

I have experience working with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder and Trauma. My goal is to focus on meeting you where you are mentally and emotionally and begin to support your progress. I can help you work towards an understanding and awareness about your concerns and dive into the root of the problem. I can help you discover the lens you are looking at things through and help find and define a new lens to look through.

Do you find it difficult to deal with life transitions and change? Life has its unique challenges as we navigate through the different stages. Sometimes, we need support through these stages while dealing with the ongoing changes in our personal universe. Although change is difficult to handle at times, I feel that change promotes personal growth, perseverance, and inner strength. When dealt with appropriately, change can be a healthy part of life.

I am a licensed social worker who has worked in a variety of settings to empower and support vulnerable populations. I trained in the neonatal intensive care unit of my local Level One trauma center in NEO helping parents navigate the care needs of their new child as well as their own physical and behavioral health needs. My training also includes working with patients at the Columbus Free Clinic, women in transitional supportive housing and survivors of domestic violence. I have extensive experience in helping guide individuals through complex social safety net programs and providing referrals to community support agencies.

I believe that no matter your current station in life that each person can improve on wherever they are at. As a therapist I like to meet people where they are at and help them to build tangible goals and subsequent structures to succeed in whatever they hope to achieve.

I practice with adults of all ages, older adolescents and couples.  I treat clients with problems related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship/marriage conflicts, substance abuse issues and those individuals who struggle with emotional regulation.   I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health counseling, residential treatment, felony court, and inpatient counseling.  I believe the best treatment modality is important for success.  I practice using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and a few others.

My therapeutic approach is person centered, supportive, positive and challenging to the point of helping you develop self-compassion, self-love and overall confidence. We all struggle from time to time and deserve a non-judgmental support person. If you are wanting to improve any aspect of your life, or to cope with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, I am here to assist you as you work toward your goals. If you do not want to utilize insurance to cover sessions cost, my self-pay rate is $120 per session for individuals. I am in compliance with the No Surprise Act and will provide you with a Good Faith Estimate.