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Amia Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45201 (Online Only)
Welcome to my page! I am Amia Taylor, a seasoned clinician licensed in Ohio, Virginia, and Texas with extensive experience building therapeutic partnerships and collaborative alliances. I would be honored to work with you as you start this transformative journey. In our therapeutic alliance, I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. My approach focuses on holding space for understanding and empowerment where your innermost self is heard and celebrated.
Welcome to my page! I am Amia Taylor, a seasoned clinician licensed in Ohio, Virginia, and Texas with extensive experience building therapeutic partnerships and collaborative alliances. I would be honored to work with you as you start this transformative journey. In our therapeutic alliance, I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. My approach focuses on holding space for understanding and empowerment where your innermost self is heard and celebrated.
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Catherine Kathy M Reedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LCADC, BCD, CGP
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45219
If people are experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, grief, marital or work issues there are reasons for this and I work with people in a collaborative way to understand why they are experiencing problems and how to resolve them.
When it comes to therapy it is important to choose a therapist that fits best with your needs, someone with whom you feel understood and valued. Therapy is a creative process in which we consider personal past history and how that impacts present feelings and behaviors. In a therapeutic environment of safety and compassion, we explore how to use that information to construct healthy relationships and a satisfying life for you.
If people are experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, grief, marital or work issues there are reasons for this and I work with people in a collaborative way to understand why they are experiencing problems and how to resolve them.
When it comes to therapy it is important to choose a therapist that fits best with your needs, someone with whom you feel understood and valued. Therapy is a creative process in which we consider personal past history and how that impacts present feelings and behaviors. In a therapeutic environment of safety and compassion, we explore how to use that information to construct healthy relationships and a satisfying life for you.
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My name is Heidi Booth, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of Ohio. My goal is to be able to provide a space where you feel comfortable, accepted, and appreciated. I work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, coping skills, ADHD, life transitions, identity issues, and more. Everyone needs something different and my focus is to benefit you with making a plan that fits you best! I know this journey can look scary, but you don't have to be alone.
My name is Heidi Booth, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of Ohio. My goal is to be able to provide a space where you feel comfortable, accepted, and appreciated. I work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, coping skills, ADHD, life transitions, identity issues, and more. Everyone needs something different and my focus is to benefit you with making a plan that fits you best! I know this journey can look scary, but you don't have to be alone.
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Premier Transformation Counseling & Consulting Ser
Counselor, MA, PCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45206 (Online Only)
I have managed to gain over 12 years of experience to specialize in anxiety and depression while supervising a Residential and Partial-Hospitalization programs.
Welcome to Premier Transformation Counseling Services where I utilize various models to help clients overcome struggles and concerns that are limiting their quality of life. Our goal is to equip you an outlet that allows you to cope as you develop the techniques to conquer your symptoms.
I have managed to gain over 12 years of experience to specialize in anxiety and depression while supervising a Residential and Partial-Hospitalization programs.
Welcome to Premier Transformation Counseling Services where I utilize various models to help clients overcome struggles and concerns that are limiting their quality of life. Our goal is to equip you an outlet that allows you to cope as you develop the techniques to conquer your symptoms.
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Dr. Michelle Flaum
Counselor, EdD, LPCC-S, DCMHS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45207 (Online Only)
My expertise includes depression, anxiety disorders, medical trauma and chronic illness.
I would characterize my approach to working with clients as both holistic and strength-based. I feel that achieving mental and emotional well-being and healthy relationships requires paying attention to all areas of self: the mind, body and spirit. In addition, I try to help my clients achieve mental, emotional and relational health by building on the strengths already present in their lives. I firmly believe that people have the ability to make positive changes in their lives, and I see it as my job to help clients identify and traverse the steps necessary to achieving these changes.
My expertise includes depression, anxiety disorders, medical trauma and chronic illness.
I would characterize my approach to working with clients as both holistic and strength-based. I feel that achieving mental and emotional well-being and healthy relationships requires paying attention to all areas of self: the mind, body and spirit. In addition, I try to help my clients achieve mental, emotional and relational health by building on the strengths already present in their lives. I firmly believe that people have the ability to make positive changes in their lives, and I see it as my job to help clients identify and traverse the steps necessary to achieving these changes.
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Jamie Sexton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45204
I am a LISW-S , working in the field of social work for approximately 17 years. I have been working as a clinical therapist for 11 years, primarily working with adolescents with a variety of issues including home, community, school, transitioning into adulthood and exploring sexuality and overall independence. I additionally work with adults individually and as couples. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders.
I am a LISW-S , working in the field of social work for approximately 17 years. I have been working as a clinical therapist for 11 years, primarily working with adolescents with a variety of issues including home, community, school, transitioning into adulthood and exploring sexuality and overall independence. I additionally work with adults individually and as couples. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders.
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As a therapist, I am here to guide you in the healing process. Life is full of stressors, and many times it becomes overwhelming and unmanageable. When this occurs it can manifest into anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trouble staying focused, feeling disconnected, feeling excessively angry or guilty, or trouble finding meaning in life, to name only a few . In therapy, you can clarify your goals, develop the self-confidence and interpersonal skills to attain them, and learn to cope effectively with challenges. The aim is to live more consciously and experience greater satisfaction in life and help you feel like yourself again.
As a therapist, I am here to guide you in the healing process. Life is full of stressors, and many times it becomes overwhelming and unmanageable. When this occurs it can manifest into anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trouble staying focused, feeling disconnected, feeling excessively angry or guilty, or trouble finding meaning in life, to name only a few . In therapy, you can clarify your goals, develop the self-confidence and interpersonal skills to attain them, and learn to cope effectively with challenges. The aim is to live more consciously and experience greater satisfaction in life and help you feel like yourself again.
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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.
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.
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Some of the issues that I've helped people overcome include trauma, relationships, grief, anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns.
I am committed to providing a safe judgment-free atmosphere for you to feel heard and understood. It is my desire to help individuals use the strength within themselves to overcome obstacles and achieve personal goals. While participating in therapy I strive to help you identify tools that will help you remain motivated and hopeful in order to live a full and satisfying life.
Some of the issues that I've helped people overcome include trauma, relationships, grief, anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns.
I am committed to providing a safe judgment-free atmosphere for you to feel heard and understood. It is my desire to help individuals use the strength within themselves to overcome obstacles and achieve personal goals. While participating in therapy I strive to help you identify tools that will help you remain motivated and hopeful in order to live a full and satisfying life.
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Your Time Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45215 (Online Only)
Much of my clinical work has centered on treating at risk children & teens as well as adults who present with a variety of mental health needs (PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Complex Grief & Loss, etc.
I’ve often likened “good therapy” to a “good massage”. You enter feeling tense and uncertain with the hope that you'll leave feeling more centered and able to take on what’s next. At times, you may need a gentle and compassionate approach; other times, you may need deeper work to really start the healing process. My primary goal in our work together is to utilize my 21 years of direct clinical experience and 10 years of experience as a clinical supervisor to improve your overall life satisfaction.
Much of my clinical work has centered on treating at risk children & teens as well as adults who present with a variety of mental health needs (PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Complex Grief & Loss, etc.
I’ve often likened “good therapy” to a “good massage”. You enter feeling tense and uncertain with the hope that you'll leave feeling more centered and able to take on what’s next. At times, you may need a gentle and compassionate approach; other times, you may need deeper work to really start the healing process. My primary goal in our work together is to utilize my 21 years of direct clinical experience and 10 years of experience as a clinical supervisor to improve your overall life satisfaction.
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Clear Outlook Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45237
Is anxiety and depression stopping you from being happy? Don't let it hold you back anymore. I can help you overcome these issues to live a more fulfilling life. Reach your goals and stop worrying about what can hold you back. Improving your life will improve all the lives around you.
Is anxiety and depression stopping you from being happy? Don't let it hold you back anymore. I can help you overcome these issues to live a more fulfilling life. Reach your goals and stop worrying about what can hold you back. Improving your life will improve all the lives around you.
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Suzanne McKain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45220 (Online Only)
Hi! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker seeing adults virtually for individual therapy. I offer evening and weekend times. I specialize in working with adults with anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, relationship issues and life transitions. As a therapist, I bring my personality into my work with humor, validation, curiosity and warmth. I am committed to providing a warm, collaborative, and empathetic environment where you can achieve your goals and create a life worth living.
Hi! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker seeing adults virtually for individual therapy. I offer evening and weekend times. I specialize in working with adults with anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, relationship issues and life transitions. As a therapist, I bring my personality into my work with humor, validation, curiosity and warmth. I am committed to providing a warm, collaborative, and empathetic environment where you can achieve your goals and create a life worth living.
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Brandon Tyler Mueller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45241
I believe that personal growth and healing occur within a trusting, nonjudgmental, safe, honest, and empathic therapeutic relationship. TI'm fully committed to building that relationship. To do this, I will learn about and gain understanding of each client’s perspective, background, values, and choices. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, anger management and symptoms associated with Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I believe that personal growth and healing occur within a trusting, nonjudgmental, safe, honest, and empathic therapeutic relationship. TI'm fully committed to building that relationship. To do this, I will learn about and gain understanding of each client’s perspective, background, values, and choices. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, anger management and symptoms associated with Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.
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ClearView provides individual, couple, family, and group counseling to children, adolescents and adults. We serve those struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, loss and other life transitions, sexual and other trauma, relationship difficulties, school performance, school attendance, school behavior, and career uncertainty, among other occurrences and situations. ClearView has offices in Fairfield and Milford. To make an appointment, please call (513) 860-1100.
ClearView provides individual, couple, family, and group counseling to children, adolescents and adults. We serve those struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, loss and other life transitions, sexual and other trauma, relationship difficulties, school performance, school attendance, school behavior, and career uncertainty, among other occurrences and situations. ClearView has offices in Fairfield and Milford. To make an appointment, please call (513) 860-1100.
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Jennifer M Clegg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Online Only)
I have extensive training in treating gambling addiction and substance use disorders, while helping clients ,manage mental health disorder such as anxiety and depression.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of Ohio. I have worked in the behavioral health field for more than 20 year. My experience includes gambling disorders, substance use disorders, dual diagnosis and mental health disorders. I have a passion for working with clients trying to manage chronic health disorders. I utilize motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
I have extensive training in treating gambling addiction and substance use disorders, while helping clients ,manage mental health disorder such as anxiety and depression.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of Ohio. I have worked in the behavioral health field for more than 20 year. My experience includes gambling disorders, substance use disorders, dual diagnosis and mental health disorders. I have a passion for working with clients trying to manage chronic health disorders. I utilize motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
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Gary W Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, DART, EMDRt
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45240
Are you ready to break free from the bondage of anxiety, deep emotional pain, personal suffering, betrayal, or depression? Do you want to feel that you finally have control over your life and that there is a better, more fulfilling future awaiting you? I can help. As an experienced therapist, I have helped countless individuals and couples find their way back from the depths of despair, helping them to achieve a productive, meaningful life, filled with peace, hope, and contentment.
Are you ready to break free from the bondage of anxiety, deep emotional pain, personal suffering, betrayal, or depression? Do you want to feel that you finally have control over your life and that there is a better, more fulfilling future awaiting you? I can help. As an experienced therapist, I have helped countless individuals and couples find their way back from the depths of despair, helping them to achieve a productive, meaningful life, filled with peace, hope, and contentment.
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Paula Alberto Emdr Marriage Trauma
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, Trauma
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45240
I have advanced training in therapies for relationship problems, addictions, trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, sex addiction, and help for partners of sex addicts.
Are you tired of struggling? Do you need a JUMPSTART TO HEALING (tm)? I am now offering full-day, intensive therapy sessions to help you begin to heal more quickly. Jump Start sessions can really help with unresolved relational pain, anger, anxiety or trauma that is affecting your self esteem, your relationships, and your work. I can work with couples or individuals for an entire day so that you can do about two months worth of therapy sessions in a single day. This is appropriate for couples or individuals and is not a workshop, inpatient therapy, or group therapy.
I have advanced training in therapies for relationship problems, addictions, trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, sex addiction, and help for partners of sex addicts.
Are you tired of struggling? Do you need a JUMPSTART TO HEALING (tm)? I am now offering full-day, intensive therapy sessions to help you begin to heal more quickly. Jump Start sessions can really help with unresolved relational pain, anger, anxiety or trauma that is affecting your self esteem, your relationships, and your work. I can work with couples or individuals for an entire day so that you can do about two months worth of therapy sessions in a single day. This is appropriate for couples or individuals and is not a workshop, inpatient therapy, or group therapy.
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I also currently treat an array of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
I believe that counseling doesn't come with a manual or a "cookie-cutter" approach. You are a person with feelings and thoughts unique to your own concerns and issues. I don't approach our counseling relationship based on your diagnosis or societal labels. I try to assist according to how you see your world and recognize that we all make different choices. We don't have to be held captive to a mental illness and I will help you try to find the "keys to those locks".
I also currently treat an array of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
I believe that counseling doesn't come with a manual or a "cookie-cutter" approach. You are a person with feelings and thoughts unique to your own concerns and issues. I don't approach our counseling relationship based on your diagnosis or societal labels. I try to assist according to how you see your world and recognize that we all make different choices. We don't have to be held captive to a mental illness and I will help you try to find the "keys to those locks".
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Accepting new clients and appointments within in the same week. EMDR Trained. With the current climate, our country has caused an increased number of people feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, anxious and feelings of uncertainty. Battling those feelings can make you feel exhausted, irritable, and even want to give up. Instead of giving in to the very thing that is weighing you down, choose to focus on yourself and reestablish happiness.
Accepting new clients and appointments within in the same week. EMDR Trained. With the current climate, our country has caused an increased number of people feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, anxious and feelings of uncertainty. Battling those feelings can make you feel exhausted, irritable, and even want to give up. Instead of giving in to the very thing that is weighing you down, choose to focus on yourself and reestablish happiness.
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Developmental adjustments and transitions from childhood through adult life:
Child and Adolescent Difficulties,
ADHD (child/adult),
Behavioral difficulties,
Learning difficulties,
Social skills/Peer Problems,
School behavior adjustments,
Self-Esteem and identity issues,
Individual Adult adjustment issues,
Anxiety and Depression,
Job Stress,
Anger Management,
Family and Marital Issues.
Because of life's ever-present stresses and uncertainties, all of us must face a variety of changes and adjustments as we move through life.
Sometimes this can result in personal difficulties that cannot be resolved alone. Intervention may be needed to help find solutions and avoid future problems.
I am a clinical psychologist trained to address many developmental and life-adjustment issues for a broad spectrum of individuals from early childhood through adolescence, adulthood and later life. My training is designed to help individuals resolve their emotional/social conflicts, and cope more successfully with the demands of the world.
Developmental adjustments and transitions from childhood through adult life:
Child and Adolescent Difficulties,
ADHD (child/adult),
Behavioral difficulties,
Learning difficulties,
Social skills/Peer Problems,
School behavior adjustments,
Self-Esteem and identity issues,
Individual Adult adjustment issues,
Anxiety and Depression,
Job Stress,
Anger Management,
Family and Marital Issues.
Because of life's ever-present stresses and uncertainties, all of us must face a variety of changes and adjustments as we move through life.
Sometimes this can result in personal difficulties that cannot be resolved alone. Intervention may be needed to help find solutions and avoid future problems.
I am a clinical psychologist trained to address many developmental and life-adjustment issues for a broad spectrum of individuals from early childhood through adolescence, adulthood and later life. My training is designed to help individuals resolve their emotional/social conflicts, and cope more successfully with the demands of the world.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.