Blue Shield Therapists in Columbus, OH
I have experience working with clients who suffer from a range of mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and more. I take an approach that involves meeting clients where they are. I learn about their stories and assess what the right path is for their needs and goals. Having a client who is open and receptive to therapy is all a therapist could and should ask for.
I have experience working with clients who suffer from a range of mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and more. I take an approach that involves meeting clients where they are. I learn about their stories and assess what the right path is for their needs and goals. Having a client who is open and receptive to therapy is all a therapist could and should ask for.
For over 20 years, I have tried to create a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental atmosphere in which to address mood disorders, couples' issues, self-esteem, and work and life stress issues. I use a problem solving approach that focuses on strengths.
For over 20 years, I have tried to create a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental atmosphere in which to address mood disorders, couples' issues, self-esteem, and work and life stress issues. I use a problem solving approach that focuses on strengths.
The Empowering Space
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43085
I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have earned my Masters of Social Work from Rutgers University and brings more than 6 years of clinical experience and expertise working with queer folks, adolescents, couples, and families. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents and young adults who are struggling to cope with anxiety, mood, trauma, sexual issues, and relationship issues. I also have experience in working with the queer community on an array of issues and concerns.
I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have earned my Masters of Social Work from Rutgers University and brings more than 6 years of clinical experience and expertise working with queer folks, adolescents, couples, and families. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents and young adults who are struggling to cope with anxiety, mood, trauma, sexual issues, and relationship issues. I also have experience in working with the queer community on an array of issues and concerns.
I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds who are facing various life challenges. Some specific areas where my clients have made progress during our time together include but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma and acute stress, racial/systemic distress, interpersonal relationship difficulties, life transitions, and career changes.
I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds who are facing various life challenges. Some specific areas where my clients have made progress during our time together include but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma and acute stress, racial/systemic distress, interpersonal relationship difficulties, life transitions, and career changes.
Dr. Noriyo Shoji-Schaffner
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD , LPC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43220
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.
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.
Brianna Sheridan is a Licensed Professional Certified Counselor who specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, career preparation, general adjustment and stress-related disorders, life changes and occupational issues, women's issues, and family therapy. She finds creative ways to assist clients in finding solutions, methods, or interventions for desired change. Brianna is a life-long learner who enjoys researching the newest treatments and ways to improve counseling practice, as well as presenting at conferences around the country on wellness topics.
Brianna Sheridan is a Licensed Professional Certified Counselor who specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, career preparation, general adjustment and stress-related disorders, life changes and occupational issues, women's issues, and family therapy. She finds creative ways to assist clients in finding solutions, methods, or interventions for desired change. Brianna is a life-long learner who enjoys researching the newest treatments and ways to improve counseling practice, as well as presenting at conferences around the country on wellness topics.
Dan Jones
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43230
Waitlist for new clients
Healing doesn't ask you to become someone else. Rather, it involves rediscovering yourself, hidden and/or forgotten beneath all the layers of pain, shame, confusion, guilt, feeling stuck, etc.. Pain in life is inevitable, but it doesn't have to cause suffering. We can learn to become more capable of dealing with life's challenges as they arise and perhaps even transform them into opportunities for growth. I strive to empower clients to create meaningful change in their lives. I also strive to help clients understand themselves better. Often, these processes go hand in hand. I employ multiple modalities, including EMDR.
Healing doesn't ask you to become someone else. Rather, it involves rediscovering yourself, hidden and/or forgotten beneath all the layers of pain, shame, confusion, guilt, feeling stuck, etc.. Pain in life is inevitable, but it doesn't have to cause suffering. We can learn to become more capable of dealing with life's challenges as they arise and perhaps even transform them into opportunities for growth. I strive to empower clients to create meaningful change in their lives. I also strive to help clients understand themselves better. Often, these processes go hand in hand. I employ multiple modalities, including EMDR.
Are you struggling with anxious or ruminating thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, lethargy, lack of motivation, or isolation, which may have been manageable previously but now is an issue? You may struggle with creating a support network or having boundaries with others. Are there unresolved trauma issues that you may not be acknowledging? You are looking for insight & help with your active symptoms, like managing your anxiety, ruminating thoughts, or negative self-talk. You would like to develop coping skills that are easily applicable to your daily routine while increasing the quality of your supports.
Are you struggling with anxious or ruminating thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, lethargy, lack of motivation, or isolation, which may have been manageable previously but now is an issue? You may struggle with creating a support network or having boundaries with others. Are there unresolved trauma issues that you may not be acknowledging? You are looking for insight & help with your active symptoms, like managing your anxiety, ruminating thoughts, or negative self-talk. You would like to develop coping skills that are easily applicable to your daily routine while increasing the quality of your supports.
Anissa Mahmood
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43212 (Online Only)
Anissa Mahmood recognizes that in today’s rapidly changing world, it is more necessary than ever to prioritize personal wellness and build resiliency against life’s stressors. Anissa is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio with over six years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults seeking help for a variety of mental health and behavioral issues. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Bowling Green State University, graduating summa cum laude, and received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Syracuse University.
Anissa Mahmood recognizes that in today’s rapidly changing world, it is more necessary than ever to prioritize personal wellness and build resiliency against life’s stressors. Anissa is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio with over six years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults seeking help for a variety of mental health and behavioral issues. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Bowling Green State University, graduating summa cum laude, and received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Syracuse University.
Emily Hunter
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43212
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients of all ages, however, I have a special interest in working with teens and young adults. I support clients navigating a variety of needs including grief, PTSD, trauma, attachment wounds, relationship challenges, life transitions, women's issues, anxiety, and depression. I am dedicated to walking with my clients in their healing, and emphasize creating a non-judgmental, collaborative space.
I work with clients of all ages, however, I have a special interest in working with teens and young adults. I support clients navigating a variety of needs including grief, PTSD, trauma, attachment wounds, relationship challenges, life transitions, women's issues, anxiety, and depression. I am dedicated to walking with my clients in their healing, and emphasize creating a non-judgmental, collaborative space.
My ideal client is ready to do the hard work of making real change in their life. Sometimes, people think change has to be big to start therapeutic services; it doesn’t. Sometimes, learning to breathe, decrease anxiety, and be more mindful of your strengths can become a great asset. Therapy doesn’t have to be forever; sometimes, you just need help getting through the now. I help individuals & families dealing with chronic illnesses and end of life. At times like those, crises often happen: medical conflict, spiritual conflict, familial conflict, financial concerns, housing and food insecurity.
My ideal client is ready to do the hard work of making real change in their life. Sometimes, people think change has to be big to start therapeutic services; it doesn’t. Sometimes, learning to breathe, decrease anxiety, and be more mindful of your strengths can become a great asset. Therapy doesn’t have to be forever; sometimes, you just need help getting through the now. I help individuals & families dealing with chronic illnesses and end of life. At times like those, crises often happen: medical conflict, spiritual conflict, familial conflict, financial concerns, housing and food insecurity.
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I specialize in working with women throughout transitions in life - namely the transition into motherhood. As a Perinatal Mental Health (also known as Maternal Mental Health) Specialist, I’ve received additional training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders through Postpartum Support International and appropriate interventions to support growing families. As a mother myself, I also know the challenges and joys of this phase of life and believe that we can all use a little more support.
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Bluestone Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43220
Are you noticing patterns in your life that keep preventing you from moving forward? Do you want to address deeper issues that are holding you back? I can help you on that journey towards healing and transformation, so that you can get back to engaging in life with confidence and clarity. I work with people who want to understand themselves better and see things from a different perspective. My goal is to help you discover your inner wisdom that already lies within, so that you can become your own source of healing and growth. If you are ready to develop a new relationship with yourself, then we might be a good fit for each other!
Are you noticing patterns in your life that keep preventing you from moving forward? Do you want to address deeper issues that are holding you back? I can help you on that journey towards healing and transformation, so that you can get back to engaging in life with confidence and clarity. I work with people who want to understand themselves better and see things from a different perspective. My goal is to help you discover your inner wisdom that already lies within, so that you can become your own source of healing and growth. If you are ready to develop a new relationship with yourself, then we might be a good fit for each other!
There is a curious habit that I've noticed, especially when working with teens, that clients will mostly only work on the "issue of the week." This can have numerous benefits and can also delay the client's progress on any underlying concerns or patterns. Ideally, once a client has agreed to their treatment goals, they continue to take attainable steps towards that goal in therapy and in their daily life. When a client feels comfortable with their therapist to share their thoughts, emotions, and vulnerabilities, then deeper work can happen.
There is a curious habit that I've noticed, especially when working with teens, that clients will mostly only work on the "issue of the week." This can have numerous benefits and can also delay the client's progress on any underlying concerns or patterns. Ideally, once a client has agreed to their treatment goals, they continue to take attainable steps towards that goal in therapy and in their daily life. When a client feels comfortable with their therapist to share their thoughts, emotions, and vulnerabilities, then deeper work can happen.
Are you ready to make changes in your life to support your emotional growth? Do you want to put in the necessary effort to improve your outlook, inner strength, and confidence? Each client will feel supported through skill building, learning, and growing to set achievable goals, accomplish those goals, and have a positive impact on themselves and those around them. The majority of my clients experience depression in different levels of severity. Some come to treatment and need medication as well as talk therapy.
Are you ready to make changes in your life to support your emotional growth? Do you want to put in the necessary effort to improve your outlook, inner strength, and confidence? Each client will feel supported through skill building, learning, and growing to set achievable goals, accomplish those goals, and have a positive impact on themselves and those around them. The majority of my clients experience depression in different levels of severity. Some come to treatment and need medication as well as talk therapy.
Dr. Noriyo Shoji-Schaffner
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD , LPC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43221
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.
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.
Carnessca Butler
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPPC-S
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43220
Do you want to improve your anxiety and relationships in order to improve your overall functioning? My ideal client would be someone who is ready to make changes and begin therapy. I would enjoy working with someone with goals but may need some help clarifying them and creating a plan to work toward them.
Do you want to improve your anxiety and relationships in order to improve your overall functioning? My ideal client would be someone who is ready to make changes and begin therapy. I would enjoy working with someone with goals but may need some help clarifying them and creating a plan to work toward them.
Conquering Walls Counseling Agency, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BSP, LISW-S, HB
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43232 (Online Only)
Stability in everyday life can be very hard to obtain at times. The saying "life comes at you fast" is more than just words, it's reality for most people today. Being able to sit down and work through the issues that arise in life with someone can be beneficial to successfully rebounding and moving forward. I am an Independently Licensed Social Worker, in Ohio. I received a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. I serve Columbus, Ohio and surrounding areas.
Stability in everyday life can be very hard to obtain at times. The saying "life comes at you fast" is more than just words, it's reality for most people today. Being able to sit down and work through the issues that arise in life with someone can be beneficial to successfully rebounding and moving forward. I am an Independently Licensed Social Worker, in Ohio. I received a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. I serve Columbus, Ohio and surrounding areas.
James P Braga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43210 (Online Only)
I believe a fine tuned awareness of oneself and a well regulated body are essential to overall well-being. I support you in understanding your problems in new ways and clarifying novel, practical options you can take to increase satisfaction and reduce distress. I work to assist you in clarifying your personal needs, mapping repetitive patterns and noticing what interferes with feeling fulfilled or settled. Action toward change is complicated and usually feels risky. I am here to help you understand yourself better and work through patterns that keep you stuck. Usually these patterns feel “second nature” and difficult to change.
I believe a fine tuned awareness of oneself and a well regulated body are essential to overall well-being. I support you in understanding your problems in new ways and clarifying novel, practical options you can take to increase satisfaction and reduce distress. I work to assist you in clarifying your personal needs, mapping repetitive patterns and noticing what interferes with feeling fulfilled or settled. Action toward change is complicated and usually feels risky. I am here to help you understand yourself better and work through patterns that keep you stuck. Usually these patterns feel “second nature” and difficult to change.
I believe that each of us is the expert of their own life. As a therapist my job is not to tell you what you ought to do, but to work with you so that by working together, we can collaborate and find the most effective ways for you to achieve your goals. I also believe that often our experiences growing up create blueprints that shape our morals, ideas, and beliefs about all things in ways that aren’t always most helpful; however through intentional exploration and work we can change those blueprints.Passionate to help clients navigate life’s curveballs, I help strengthen connections&relationships with friends, partners and family
I believe that each of us is the expert of their own life. As a therapist my job is not to tell you what you ought to do, but to work with you so that by working together, we can collaborate and find the most effective ways for you to achieve your goals. I also believe that often our experiences growing up create blueprints that shape our morals, ideas, and beliefs about all things in ways that aren’t always most helpful; however through intentional exploration and work we can change those blueprints.Passionate to help clients navigate life’s curveballs, I help strengthen connections&relationships with friends, partners and family
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