Therapists in University, Columbus, OH
Shani Topolosky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
University, Columbus, OH 43201
Waitlist for new clients
My therapy practice centers on the belief that resolution is achievable when people come together as equals to work through life's difficult transitions and challenges. For some, this resolution requires assistance with healing from grief and loss. For others, practicing acceptance, learning new skills or mindfully and compassionately looking at prior life decisions to determine what has and has not worked is necessary in order to move forward.
My therapy practice centers on the belief that resolution is achievable when people come together as equals to work through life's difficult transitions and challenges. For some, this resolution requires assistance with healing from grief and loss. For others, practicing acceptance, learning new skills or mindfully and compassionately looking at prior life decisions to determine what has and has not worked is necessary in order to move forward.
I am a Clinical Neuropsychologist with expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of cognitive changes from a variety of neurologic disorders including traumatic brain injury (TBI), Stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, FTD, Multiple Sclerosis, and Epilepsy. Prior to moving back to Ohio and establishing an independent practice, I was the Director of Neuropsychology at the Yale School of Medicine Comprehensive Epilepsy Program. I have conducted several independent medical evaluations (IMEs) and have testified as an expert witness in multiple TBI cases. I consult for multiple neurorehabilitation facilities throughout Ohio.
I am a Clinical Neuropsychologist with expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of cognitive changes from a variety of neurologic disorders including traumatic brain injury (TBI), Stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, FTD, Multiple Sclerosis, and Epilepsy. Prior to moving back to Ohio and establishing an independent practice, I was the Director of Neuropsychology at the Yale School of Medicine Comprehensive Epilepsy Program. I have conducted several independent medical evaluations (IMEs) and have testified as an expert witness in multiple TBI cases. I consult for multiple neurorehabilitation facilities throughout Ohio.
Amy Pazarentzos (Steinberg)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, PMH-C
Verified Verified
University, Columbus, OH 43201 (Online Only)
I am a LISW-S with a B.A. in Psychology from Miami University and a MSW from The Ohio State University. I have been providing support to individuals, families and couples since starting my career at Nationwide Children's Hospital in 2011. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Perinatal Mental Health, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Modification and Motivational Interviewing. Using a strengths-based and action-oriented approach, I provide therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families struggling with depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum, grief, behavior and adjustment related issues.
I am a LISW-S with a B.A. in Psychology from Miami University and a MSW from The Ohio State University. I have been providing support to individuals, families and couples since starting my career at Nationwide Children's Hospital in 2011. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Perinatal Mental Health, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Modification and Motivational Interviewing. Using a strengths-based and action-oriented approach, I provide therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families struggling with depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum, grief, behavior and adjustment related issues.
Gwendolyn Rees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University, Columbus, OH 43201
There are few professional relationships where trust, a commitment to openness, and creating a safe environment are more important than in the client/therapist dynamic. Finding the right therapist can be a difficult but essential feature in creating personal growth and fulfillment. It is my passionate belief that this working relationship between client and therapist is the foundation of successful treatment. I have over sixteen years of experience working with a broad and varied range of individuals struggling with a myriad of challenges, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, isolation, sexuality, gender identity, and relationship issues.
There are few professional relationships where trust, a commitment to openness, and creating a safe environment are more important than in the client/therapist dynamic. Finding the right therapist can be a difficult but essential feature in creating personal growth and fulfillment. It is my passionate belief that this working relationship between client and therapist is the foundation of successful treatment. I have over sixteen years of experience working with a broad and varied range of individuals struggling with a myriad of challenges, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, isolation, sexuality, gender identity, and relationship issues.
Vanessa Vargas
Counselor, MS, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
University, Columbus, OH 43210 (Online Only)
I believe that people have the ability to change and heal through talk therapy. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and warm environment where my clients can become the individuals they want to be. My therapeutic style is an integration of psychodynamic, humanistic, and interpersonal therapies, while always holding cultural identities and values. I use mind/body based practices to help individuals reduce stress and increase their sense of connectedness to themselves and others. I assist my clients in identifying barriers, maximizing their strengths, and building self-compassion from a position of empathy and genuineness.
I believe that people have the ability to change and heal through talk therapy. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and warm environment where my clients can become the individuals they want to be. My therapeutic style is an integration of psychodynamic, humanistic, and interpersonal therapies, while always holding cultural identities and values. I use mind/body based practices to help individuals reduce stress and increase their sense of connectedness to themselves and others. I assist my clients in identifying barriers, maximizing their strengths, and building self-compassion from a position of empathy and genuineness.
Foundations Family Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University, Columbus, OH 43201
At Foundations Family Counseling it is our mission is to promote health and happiness for individuals and families in Central Ohio. We offer high-quality mental health and relationship counseling services that meet families' needs whether emotional, relational, or behavioral. We believe every individual and family has core values and beliefs that serve as the foundation upon which they build their lives. We help strengthen these values and beliefs because we understand that individuals and families with strong foundations are better equipped to handle stresses and hardship and are more likely to discover joy and personal satisfaction in life.
At Foundations Family Counseling it is our mission is to promote health and happiness for individuals and families in Central Ohio. We offer high-quality mental health and relationship counseling services that meet families' needs whether emotional, relational, or behavioral. We believe every individual and family has core values and beliefs that serve as the foundation upon which they build their lives. We help strengthen these values and beliefs because we understand that individuals and families with strong foundations are better equipped to handle stresses and hardship and are more likely to discover joy and personal satisfaction in life.
Amy Shevrin, LISW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
University, Columbus, OH 43210
Whether it's stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship or family concerns, the emotional toll of an illness or a trauma, I have a strong record of helping my clients achieve their mental health goals. I am eager to support your efforts to move forward, address your challenges, and lead a fuller life. Sometimes we feel stuck in our lives. It takes courage to admit that everything we have tried to get ourselves unstuck has not worked. It also takes courage to contact a therapist for the first time, or if you have been in counseling before, trying it again.
Whether it's stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship or family concerns, the emotional toll of an illness or a trauma, I have a strong record of helping my clients achieve their mental health goals. I am eager to support your efforts to move forward, address your challenges, and lead a fuller life. Sometimes we feel stuck in our lives. It takes courage to admit that everything we have tried to get ourselves unstuck has not worked. It also takes courage to contact a therapist for the first time, or if you have been in counseling before, trying it again.
Beth Scherer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
University, Columbus, OH 43201
Not accepting new clients
Are you too alone with unmanageable thoughts and feelings? Are you depressed, anxious or really feeling badly about yourself? All of us get into life situations which are difficult and sometimes feel impossible. Sharing the burden can be helpful and useful. If you are tired of going it alone and feeling too upset, consider reaching out to me. I will be with you to address what is troubling you. Together we can work towards your growth. Sometimes I suggest experiments to try that can help you learn; as well as the time to discuss and work to resolve your distress.
Are you too alone with unmanageable thoughts and feelings? Are you depressed, anxious or really feeling badly about yourself? All of us get into life situations which are difficult and sometimes feel impossible. Sharing the burden can be helpful and useful. If you are tired of going it alone and feeling too upset, consider reaching out to me. I will be with you to address what is troubling you. Together we can work towards your growth. Sometimes I suggest experiments to try that can help you learn; as well as the time to discuss and work to resolve your distress.
Michael O'Leary
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT-S
Verified Verified
University, Columbus, OH 43201
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by big feelings like depression or anxiety? Is there a seemingly insurmountable distance between you and your loved one(s)? Are you dissatisfied with relationships with parents, children, or significant others? Does it ever feel like nobody could possibly understand what you're going through? Whether you struggle with family or relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other life stressors, therapy can be a major step toward healing.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by big feelings like depression or anxiety? Is there a seemingly insurmountable distance between you and your loved one(s)? Are you dissatisfied with relationships with parents, children, or significant others? Does it ever feel like nobody could possibly understand what you're going through? Whether you struggle with family or relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other life stressors, therapy can be a major step toward healing.
I am committed to helping children and adults overcome stress and anxiety and live their best lives. This includes coping with fear and panic, social anxiety, chronic worries, obsessive thinking, and compulsive habits. We all experience stress and distressing thoughts. It is easy to feel stuck and not know how to move forward. Therapy can help you express your feelings, give you strategies to cope with intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce the hold anxiety has over you. I would love to walk through this process with you and/or your child.
I am committed to helping children and adults overcome stress and anxiety and live their best lives. This includes coping with fear and panic, social anxiety, chronic worries, obsessive thinking, and compulsive habits. We all experience stress and distressing thoughts. It is easy to feel stuck and not know how to move forward. Therapy can help you express your feelings, give you strategies to cope with intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce the hold anxiety has over you. I would love to walk through this process with you and/or your child.
Danielle Maas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
University, Columbus, OH 43201
With over 10 years of clinical experience providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I have helped countless clients overcome challenges related to depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, stress management and emotion regulation. My training includes a level 2 certification in RO-DBT (Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), an innovative form of DBT that focuses on building client’s self-compassion and emotional connections with others.
With over 10 years of clinical experience providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I have helped countless clients overcome challenges related to depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, stress management and emotion regulation. My training includes a level 2 certification in RO-DBT (Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), an innovative form of DBT that focuses on building client’s self-compassion and emotional connections with others.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University, Columbus, OH 43210
The space of therapy is for you to connect with a sense of curiosity, calm, compassion, presence, creativity - your truest Self. We all love, parent, and experience emotions differently. We exist at the intersection of gender, race, culture, age, sexual orientation and other layers that make us unique as individuals. I enjoy working within this diversity to explore parts of you that are struggling and guide you to find creative solutions. Over 25 years of experience in community and private practice settings, both in the US and in Latin America, helped me cultivate a multicultural perspective.
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Connie I Chamberlain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
University, Columbus, OH 43201
I work with children ages three and up and their families in dealing with a variety of issues. Anxiety in children seems to be becoming more common. I am experienced in dealing with a variety of trauma and am trained in Sandplay Therapy. I have experience in working with military and law enforcement family issues. I am also an EMDR therapist working with trauma.
I work with children ages three and up and their families in dealing with a variety of issues. Anxiety in children seems to be becoming more common. I am experienced in dealing with a variety of trauma and am trained in Sandplay Therapy. I have experience in working with military and law enforcement family issues. I am also an EMDR therapist working with trauma.
Therapy can be fun, joyful, hopeful – an exciting adventure on the way to making changes toward a more fulfilling life, loving the authentic you, or deeper and more harmonious relationships. I specialize in: (1) Anxiety and Mood Disorders (Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Simple Phobias, Dysthymia, and Major Depression). Through a simple method you can free yourself of the fears and moods that are holding you back from enjoying life to the fullest; (2) Addictions – Substance Abuse – alcohol, drugs, or food; (3) Relationships – Learn communication skills to improve your personal and professional relationships using our “50/50 Solution for Relationships Workbook”.
Therapy can be fun, joyful, hopeful – an exciting adventure on the way to making changes toward a more fulfilling life, loving the authentic you, or deeper and more harmonious relationships. I specialize in: (1) Anxiety and Mood Disorders (Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Simple Phobias, Dysthymia, and Major Depression). Through a simple method you can free yourself of the fears and moods that are holding you back from enjoying life to the fullest; (2) Addictions – Substance Abuse – alcohol, drugs, or food; (3) Relationships – Learn communication skills to improve your personal and professional relationships using our “50/50 Solution for Relationships Workbook”.
Joel S. Ketner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, IMFT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
University, Columbus, OH 43201
I am an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist with a designation as a training supervisor (IMFT-S). I have been providing couple and family therapy services for more than 14 years. I earned a Master's degree in Marital and Family Therapy from The Family Institute at Northwestern University.
I am an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist with a designation as a training supervisor (IMFT-S). I have been providing couple and family therapy services for more than 14 years. I earned a Master's degree in Marital and Family Therapy from The Family Institute at Northwestern University.
“People may be complicated, but therapy doesn’t have to be.” This is a motto I developed after recognizing that people respond best when the message and the skill set are straightforward and commonsensical. What I bring to the therapeutic table is a wealth of experience caring for the body and the mind with all it’s complexities and frailties. A tired body reflects a tired mind and vice versa. I work to help you achieve balance, regulation and increased strength to manage all areas of your life. The results for you are healthier relationships, increased endurance to navigate present difficulties and sustaining resilience.
“People may be complicated, but therapy doesn’t have to be.” This is a motto I developed after recognizing that people respond best when the message and the skill set are straightforward and commonsensical. What I bring to the therapeutic table is a wealth of experience caring for the body and the mind with all it’s complexities and frailties. A tired body reflects a tired mind and vice versa. I work to help you achieve balance, regulation and increased strength to manage all areas of your life. The results for you are healthier relationships, increased endurance to navigate present difficulties and sustaining resilience.
Karen S Waugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
University, Columbus, OH 43210
I believe in self-determination (choice) and the natural process of growth. I will, therefore, assist your growth/change process by providing you with education, support and honest feedback. Because I prefer to examine issues from a holistic perspective, I will discuss the integration of your strengths as they relate to the five life domains: emotional, mental, physical, relational and spiritual.
I believe in self-determination (choice) and the natural process of growth. I will, therefore, assist your growth/change process by providing you with education, support and honest feedback. Because I prefer to examine issues from a holistic perspective, I will discuss the integration of your strengths as they relate to the five life domains: emotional, mental, physical, relational and spiritual.
Beth Luwandi Lofstrom
Counselor, MA, LPCC, DARTT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
University, Columbus, OH 43201 (Online Only)
Relationship struggles feel terrible and confusing even for smart, successful people. Big issues like infidelity or the threat of break-up make it hard to even think straight. Continued disappointment, the same conflict on repeat, or never feeling heard take an enormous toll. We'll practice a method for recovery that minimizes your suffering and brings clarity and real healing. It IS possible to repair, build, and sustain a satisfying and healthy love relationship even after destructive patterns or tremendous pressure. A cherishing love relationship is your birthright. Let me help you make that happen.
Relationship struggles feel terrible and confusing even for smart, successful people. Big issues like infidelity or the threat of break-up make it hard to even think straight. Continued disappointment, the same conflict on repeat, or never feeling heard take an enormous toll. We'll practice a method for recovery that minimizes your suffering and brings clarity and real healing. It IS possible to repair, build, and sustain a satisfying and healthy love relationship even after destructive patterns or tremendous pressure. A cherishing love relationship is your birthright. Let me help you make that happen.
Dr. Demetra Taylor
Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University, Columbus, OH 43201
There is a way to regain hope and confidence. I can help you as you work through difficult times to make sense of and overcome difficult life situations. Many times, it is the perception that things are impossible that can stop someone from moving forward and healing. I would like to work with you through whatever concerns you. My passion for this field and desire to help others, is what will make this a positive opportunity for you to achieve your goals.
There is a way to regain hope and confidence. I can help you as you work through difficult times to make sense of and overcome difficult life situations. Many times, it is the perception that things are impossible that can stop someone from moving forward and healing. I would like to work with you through whatever concerns you. My passion for this field and desire to help others, is what will make this a positive opportunity for you to achieve your goals.
Karen Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
University, Columbus, OH 43201 (Online Only)
Quickly move forward toward what you identify that you want and need while becoming more clear, more relaxed, healthier mentally and physically and more present to enjoy your life to the fullest now. My approach is relaxed and focused on your desired outcome from our very first session. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adjustment issues, anger issues, stress, grief and loss and healing from chronic and terminal illness. Contact me for a session and begin your healing journey to improve your relationship and/or your overall health and well-being.
Quickly move forward toward what you identify that you want and need while becoming more clear, more relaxed, healthier mentally and physically and more present to enjoy your life to the fullest now. My approach is relaxed and focused on your desired outcome from our very first session. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adjustment issues, anger issues, stress, grief and loss and healing from chronic and terminal illness. Contact me for a session and begin your healing journey to improve your relationship and/or your overall health and well-being.
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Number of Therapists in University, Columbus, OH
200+
Average cost per session
$135
Therapists in University, Columbus, OH who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Depression |
| 76% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Stress |
| 68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | Aetna |
| 68% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 64% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in University, Columbus, OH see their clients
| 64% | In Person and Online | |
| 36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |