Psychodynamic Therapists in Columbus, OH
Rebecca Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43214 (Online Only)
I specialize in women's sexual health, relationship issues, anxiety, job related stress, life transitions, and the impacts of trauma, injury, and illness. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership and my goal is to create a supportive environment of trust and acceptance. I practice an insight-oriented and psychodynamic approach, meaning that the past informs the present and can create unconscious patterns of thought and behavior. Once we have awareness of how our experiences impact our lives, healing can begin.
I specialize in women's sexual health, relationship issues, anxiety, job related stress, life transitions, and the impacts of trauma, injury, and illness. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership and my goal is to create a supportive environment of trust and acceptance. I practice an insight-oriented and psychodynamic approach, meaning that the past informs the present and can create unconscious patterns of thought and behavior. Once we have awareness of how our experiences impact our lives, healing can begin.
I work primarily from an Adlerian framework and integrate aspects of contemporary psychodynamic, feminist, and mindfulness strategies.
I believe that each individual is both the text and the author, and work with clients to make meaning and find fulfillment in a world that is often unpredictable. I consider reflection and revision of earlier chapters, as well as intentional focus on the present moment to be key components in the process of taking ownership of one’s experience. Some of my areas of professional interests include identity (particularly surrounding issues of gender), guilt and shame, drug and alcohol use. I am also interested in healthy relationships, trauma and the social determinants of mental health.
I work primarily from an Adlerian framework and integrate aspects of contemporary psychodynamic, feminist, and mindfulness strategies.
I believe that each individual is both the text and the author, and work with clients to make meaning and find fulfillment in a world that is often unpredictable. I consider reflection and revision of earlier chapters, as well as intentional focus on the present moment to be key components in the process of taking ownership of one’s experience. Some of my areas of professional interests include identity (particularly surrounding issues of gender), guilt and shame, drug and alcohol use. I am also interested in healthy relationships, trauma and the social determinants of mental health.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
As a therapist, I specialize in diverse approaches like cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, & humanistic therapy.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
As a therapist, I specialize in diverse approaches like cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, & humanistic therapy.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
Dr. Salmen's approach to therapy is one that places great value on the therapeutic relationship. When a strong and trusting working relationship is built, clients are able to feel safe to express themselves, share their fears, celebrate their successes, and set important and attainable goals. Dr. Salmen's therapeutic style is a blend of techniques, which can be tailored to fit each client's unique needs. These techniques include psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and interpersonal and relational approaches.
Dr. Salmen's approach to therapy is one that places great value on the therapeutic relationship. When a strong and trusting working relationship is built, clients are able to feel safe to express themselves, share their fears, celebrate their successes, and set important and attainable goals. Dr. Salmen's therapeutic style is a blend of techniques, which can be tailored to fit each client's unique needs. These techniques include psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and interpersonal and relational approaches.
Paul Lichtinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43230
As the therapeutic journey unfolds, differing techniques may be helpful such as Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and psychodynamic approaches, all with the client's psyche and goals in mind.
I enjoy working with others who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and other life issues. These "other life issues" can be widespread and varied including relationship struggles, need for life changes, and desire for self-actualization.
As the therapeutic journey unfolds, differing techniques may be helpful such as Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and psychodynamic approaches, all with the client's psyche and goals in mind.
I enjoy working with others who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and other life issues. These "other life issues" can be widespread and varied including relationship struggles, need for life changes, and desire for self-actualization.
Autumn Francisco
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43215 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, feminist theory, and psychodynamic approaches— tailored to your needs.
Therapy starts with grace and ends with grace. I believe in looking at things from a holistic approach, which involves getting to the root. Finding a therapist can be overwhelming but give yourself some grace, change is not easy. I’m here to help you find balance and the tools to pour into yourself.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, feminist theory, and psychodynamic approaches— tailored to your needs.
Therapy starts with grace and ends with grace. I believe in looking at things from a holistic approach, which involves getting to the root. Finding a therapist can be overwhelming but give yourself some grace, change is not easy. I’m here to help you find balance and the tools to pour into yourself.
Julie Barzal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43235 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I specialize in diverse approaches like cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, & humanistic therapy.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
As a therapist, I specialize in diverse approaches like cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, & humanistic therapy.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
Amy J. Hohman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, CCTP
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43212 (Online Only)
“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” -Coco Chanel We all have different life experiences, beliefs, values, strengths, challenges, obstacles, levels of support, etc. I utilize an integrative approach that allows me to work with you to tailor treatment to meet your unique needs. Therapeutic techniques can be integrated from Solution-Focused, Strengths-Based, Culturally Sensitive, Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Psychodynamic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Restructuring (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, and Positive Psychology.
“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” -Coco Chanel We all have different life experiences, beliefs, values, strengths, challenges, obstacles, levels of support, etc. I utilize an integrative approach that allows me to work with you to tailor treatment to meet your unique needs. Therapeutic techniques can be integrated from Solution-Focused, Strengths-Based, Culturally Sensitive, Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Psychodynamic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Restructuring (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, and Positive Psychology.
Jye Breckenridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43201 (Online Only)
Practicing Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies, my approach is to form a therapeutic relationship with each person I see, taking special care to note any patterns in a person's history or in the present that may be holding them back or causing unnecessary pain, conflict or suffering.
Many people turn to psychotherapy or counseling for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, painful relationship patterns, feeling stuck, or sometimes just the feeling that something is missing from life. Sometimes we may not have the words to describe our feelings, struggles or suffering. However, with insight into past relationships and experiences, many people can make progress immediately towards overcoming these difficulties and becoming more effective in their work and relationships.
Practicing Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies, my approach is to form a therapeutic relationship with each person I see, taking special care to note any patterns in a person's history or in the present that may be holding them back or causing unnecessary pain, conflict or suffering.
Many people turn to psychotherapy or counseling for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, painful relationship patterns, feeling stuck, or sometimes just the feeling that something is missing from life. Sometimes we may not have the words to describe our feelings, struggles or suffering. However, with insight into past relationships and experiences, many people can make progress immediately towards overcoming these difficulties and becoming more effective in their work and relationships.
Vanessa Vargas
Counselor, MS, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43214 (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.
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Matthew S Harmon
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43212
Matt utilizes a blend of treatment approaches such as dialectal behavior therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused therapy,.
Matthew Harmon is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. He is passionate about helping adolescents and adults find healing, improve their mental well-being, and navigate challenges in life. Matt specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, life transitions, self-exploration, ADHD, and self-injury. He is also trained to use EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) for treating trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, and self-injury. Matt completed his Master of Arts in Counseling at Huntington University.
Matt utilizes a blend of treatment approaches such as dialectal behavior therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused therapy,.
Matthew Harmon is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. He is passionate about helping adolescents and adults find healing, improve their mental well-being, and navigate challenges in life. Matt specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, life transitions, self-exploration, ADHD, and self-injury. He is also trained to use EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) for treating trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, and self-injury. Matt completed his Master of Arts in Counseling at Huntington University.
As a therapist, I specialize in diverse approaches like cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, & humanistic therapy.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
As a therapist, I specialize in diverse approaches like cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, & humanistic therapy.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
I am an experienced clinician, with 20 years in private practice. My work is an essential way for me to experience meaning and connection. I am honored to do it. My mode of practice is psychodynamic with eclectic influences including integrating eastern and western thought, mindfulness, compassion, and meaning. My personal style is warm, clear, and straightforward. I consider therapy to be a partnership with the client. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to gain insight, to create mindfulness and calm in you life, to build coping skills, and to make practical, manageable changes as needed.
I am an experienced clinician, with 20 years in private practice. My work is an essential way for me to experience meaning and connection. I am honored to do it. My mode of practice is psychodynamic with eclectic influences including integrating eastern and western thought, mindfulness, compassion, and meaning. My personal style is warm, clear, and straightforward. I consider therapy to be a partnership with the client. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to gain insight, to create mindfulness and calm in you life, to build coping skills, and to make practical, manageable changes as needed.
Individually, Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Existential Therapies lead to greater self-awareness and attunement to one's self and the world.
Jesse Thornton is a licensed psychologist who provides counseling to individuals, couples and families. He offers a warm and confidential space to explore and repair relationships. Individually, he works with adolescent and adult males with anxiety, depression and trauma, identity development, anger and abuse, and other forms of emotional distress. He relies on scientifically proven theories and strives to provide a supportive environment where clients are able to feel understood and comfortable saying anything on their minds. In his free time, he loves to spend time with family, read historical fiction, and build model ships
Individually, Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Existential Therapies lead to greater self-awareness and attunement to one's self and the world.
Jesse Thornton is a licensed psychologist who provides counseling to individuals, couples and families. He offers a warm and confidential space to explore and repair relationships. Individually, he works with adolescent and adult males with anxiety, depression and trauma, identity development, anger and abuse, and other forms of emotional distress. He relies on scientifically proven theories and strives to provide a supportive environment where clients are able to feel understood and comfortable saying anything on their minds. In his free time, he loves to spend time with family, read historical fiction, and build model ships
Stephanie Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSW, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43206
My theoretical orientation is eclectic and integrative incorporating interpersonal process therapy (IPT) (here and now), psychodynamic, relational and CBT models. I approach therapy from a strengths based approach, focusing on client’s inherent strengths and resiliencies rather than their weaknesses. I also utilize CBT to focus on changing negative core beliefs and cognitive distortions and DBT to teach distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal assertiveness skills. Lastly, I am very relational in my approach in order to provide clients with a corrective emotional experience and holding environment for them to feel safe, secure, empowered and validated.
My theoretical orientation is eclectic and integrative incorporating interpersonal process therapy (IPT) (here and now), psychodynamic, relational and CBT models. I approach therapy from a strengths based approach, focusing on client’s inherent strengths and resiliencies rather than their weaknesses. I also utilize CBT to focus on changing negative core beliefs and cognitive distortions and DBT to teach distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal assertiveness skills. Lastly, I am very relational in my approach in order to provide clients with a corrective emotional experience and holding environment for them to feel safe, secure, empowered and validated.
Confidentialistener, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
My client-centered approach to treatment is eclectic, informed by training in psychodynamic theory, African-centered Psychology, Motivational Theories, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Conscious Calibration techniques.
Some life events catch you on the blindside, leaving you in a mental fog full with despair, confusion, anxiety, and sadness. Take the first step and let me help you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over fifteen years experience. My holistic approach to psychotherapy, has allowed me to engage clients in highly effective therapy for a wide range of psychological and life adjustment concerns. My graduate and doctoral training has afforded me extensive training and experience in various evidence based modalities including CBT. To help you achieve your goals,I maintain a caring, confidential, nonjudgment therapeutic setting.
My client-centered approach to treatment is eclectic, informed by training in psychodynamic theory, African-centered Psychology, Motivational Theories, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Conscious Calibration techniques.
Some life events catch you on the blindside, leaving you in a mental fog full with despair, confusion, anxiety, and sadness. Take the first step and let me help you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over fifteen years experience. My holistic approach to psychotherapy, has allowed me to engage clients in highly effective therapy for a wide range of psychological and life adjustment concerns. My graduate and doctoral training has afforded me extensive training and experience in various evidence based modalities including CBT. To help you achieve your goals,I maintain a caring, confidential, nonjudgment therapeutic setting.
Adelma Reyes
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43202 (Online Only)
She uses different therapeutic modalities including CBT, CPT, Solution Focus therapies, Psychodynamic therapy and Person-Centered approaches and Harm reduction when working with substance use disorders.
Adelma is a master level licensed clinical counselor (LPCC in OH); licensed mental health counselor (LMHC in FL); licensed professional counselor (LPC in SC) She graduated from Barry University in South Florida and has been in the mental health field for over 20 years. She works mostly with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, life transitions, and substance use disorders. She has been told by her clients that she makes them feel comfortable and that she is easy to talk to.
She uses different therapeutic modalities including CBT, CPT, Solution Focus therapies, Psychodynamic therapy and Person-Centered approaches and Harm reduction when working with substance use disorders.
Adelma is a master level licensed clinical counselor (LPCC in OH); licensed mental health counselor (LMHC in FL); licensed professional counselor (LPC in SC) She graduated from Barry University in South Florida and has been in the mental health field for over 20 years. She works mostly with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, life transitions, and substance use disorders. She has been told by her clients that she makes them feel comfortable and that she is easy to talk to.
Genaye Ladousier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43219
My offerings include Psychodynamic and Insight Oriented Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family systems work, stress management, mindfulness, somatic techniques and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with Journey Clinical - a mission to expand access to transformative, evidence-based psychedelic therapies, starting with KAP.
Do you struggle with unmanageable emotions, self criticism, burnout, relationship problems, or pain related to physical ailments? Perhaps you are feeling stuck, or like your best is not good enough. Maybe you are seeking guidance to help meet your goals. I am dedicated to supporting your journey home - to yourself. This journey of life is not about arriving anywhere specific but more about acquiring awareness and tools to support you on your path. The therapeutic connection I offer supports the uncovering of whatever isn’t you so that your most authentic, joyful self can emerge and thrive.
My offerings include Psychodynamic and Insight Oriented Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family systems work, stress management, mindfulness, somatic techniques and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with Journey Clinical - a mission to expand access to transformative, evidence-based psychedelic therapies, starting with KAP.
Do you struggle with unmanageable emotions, self criticism, burnout, relationship problems, or pain related to physical ailments? Perhaps you are feeling stuck, or like your best is not good enough. Maybe you are seeking guidance to help meet your goals. I am dedicated to supporting your journey home - to yourself. This journey of life is not about arriving anywhere specific but more about acquiring awareness and tools to support you on your path. The therapeutic connection I offer supports the uncovering of whatever isn’t you so that your most authentic, joyful self can emerge and thrive.
Kim Whitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43085 (Online Only)
A blend of mindfulness, Psychodynamic therapy, and Somatic EMDR is utilized.
My focus is to help individuals heal, take action in their lives, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan together. My approach is ideal for those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, and highly sensitive people.
A blend of mindfulness, Psychodynamic therapy, and Somatic EMDR is utilized.
My focus is to help individuals heal, take action in their lives, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan together. My approach is ideal for those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, and highly sensitive people.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.