Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Dayton, OH

At the Macks Psychology Group (MPG), we take pride in offering a wide range of psychological and speech-language testing and therapy services, and delivering outstanding care to meet the needs of the individuals and families with whom we work. Our providers are highly qualified, with backgrounds from hospitals, school districts, private practice, and community health. MPG works with nearly all ages from toddler through late adulthood. We look forward to working with you or your family.

After years of providing a broad range of services, in the context of a traditional private practice office which I closed at the end of 2017, I began doing therapy online. I decided to do this to maintain a limited level of professional activity, available to select clients for whom the online service delivery platform would be appropriate. Services are available to children, youth, adults, and families, at the rate of $75 per 45-minute session and payable via PayPal.

Accepting NEW clients. I am passionate about working with those experiencing anxiety and depression disorders related to pregnancy, postpartum and parenting; looking to improve self-esteem, those who are neurodivergent, experiencing life transitions, grief, and relationship issues. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to form, work on and accomplish their goals. I believe goals need to be realistic, specific, measurable, and that you have to celebrate your wins.

Although psychological assessment can seem overwhelming, it is designed to help you and your loved one understand and find the correct treatment for their current symptoms. Similar to medical tests that are done to understand a patient’s physical symptoms, psychological assessment uses tests, questionnaires, and clinical observation to understand a person’s behavior, personality, cognitive and social-emotional functioning. It is likely that you are looking to gather information about yourself or your loved one in order to clarify and find a way to help them. Psychological assessment is a way to find answers to plan for treatment.

Stressed out? Anxious about life? Not certain about what to do next? Have a child with special needs? Let me be the one to help you process through these difficult and transitional times. Working as an Intervention Specialist for 15 years in a public school district, and as a mental health counselor, I know the stressors, anxiety, and paperwork that goes into supporting students and parents. I will help you learn how to advocate and set boundaries for yourself. During our sessions, you can expect to learn how to cope and empower yourself to be the best you possible.

Accepting new clients: Online sessions (across the state of OH) and in-person Dayton location (Mondays/Tuesdays/Fridays) and Columbus location (Wednesdays). The state of our relationships has a major impact on our general wellbeing. If you are struggling with a relationship issue, experiencing anxiety, loss, change, sadness, anger, trauma, sexual challenges, or any number of struggles, I am here to support. I believe that therapy should include heart and humor when possible, and that every person has the ability to make changes in their life.

I am passionate about trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBQT concerns, personality disorders, and neurodivergence. An ideal client is an individual who has a growth mindset and explores their thoughts and feelings and how they impact their behavior. They may not understand how those thoughts derived from past experiences, but they are willing to open old wounds given the right tools. They feel safe and secure and want to heal through hard work and determination.

I feel it is important to offer expert quality care that is compassionate, and tailored to each person's uniqueness as an individual. I have 33 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, families, and adults facing various life challenges. Time passes quickly. We often spend our days unhappy, and stressed. Sometimes it can be difficult to see beyond the hardships, and realize what matters most to us. If you can't change a situation, change your perspective.

Are you or someone you love struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Children, OCD, Trauma, Self-worth, your past, your future, your spirituality? Your Struggles of today can be your victories of tomorrow. Holly utilizes different therapy styles (talk & neuro-based therapies) with her clients from the age of 4 to adult to empower them to work through their struggles in partnership with respect, encouragement, and integrity. She will equip and support you with skills to be utilized in your daily lives to reach your full potential all at your pace including Performance Enhancement: improve skill, mindset, athletics(YIPs, PR)

I am licensed with 47 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

You'll feel confident and comfortable working with me because you'll know that we are a team and that I'll always have your best interests at heart. I am an incredibly attentive listener and will work very hard to understand your needs and then tailor my approach to meet your individual needs. We'll work together to develop skills and overcome negative patterns of thinking and to navigate any issues you're facing such as anxiety, depression, school or peer issues, family relationships, low self-esteem, grief, sexual identity, or other concerns you might have. I am open minded and will fully accept you for who you are as a person.

My areas of expertise are health and wellness. I treat people and families, not illness or disorders. I utilize a convergent multidisciplinary approach to assessment and treatment that focuses on people's inherent strengths to help them achieve their goals. My approach is a prevention-based model driven by the needs of the people for whom we work. I incorporate a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional approaches to health and wellness, striving to make each person's experience with us unique, functional, and meaningful.

New Clients seen with in less than a month. Is the thought of life itself overwhelming or are past experiences holding you back? Whether you are struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, PTSD, depression, family challenges, I offer therapy tailored to address your needs. I utilize evidence based therapies, such as CBT and CPT, which help clients explore and change thought patterns that impact their emotional status. If you are ready to make positive changes in your life, I would be honored to help you in your process.

Over the years I have worked with clients of all backgrounds and issues. I believe you are the most important person who walks into my office. I believe your experience in therapy should be helpful and that you feel you are treated with the dignity and respect you deserve. Our building a relationship is important in this process. You are the leader in managing your treatment and my job is to listen and follow your lead. For many families, adoption was an option to building that family. As a parent of nine adopted children who are now adults, I appreciate the special challenges we have faced.

Life has many challenges, at times we all need a listening ear of support. If your tired of being sick and tired let's work together to gain a balance in your relationships and personal growth. I offer supportive and compassionate counseling to help empower you in meeting life's struggles. I have a holistic approach to counseling that builds from a person's strenghts, by identifing challenges and working towards achieving balances in everyday living.

You are uniquely shaped by your circumstances, aspirations, beliefs and emotions. My role is to understand your goals and support you as you strive to achieve them. My clients describe me as accepting and honest and they value the safe, judgment-free space I create for reflection. True healing and growth occur when we embrace honesty and acceptance of ourselves and others. Self-reflection and authentic communication can lead to a balanced life that harmonizes responsibility, fun, adventure and self-awareness. I'll provide the support and tools you need to overcome your challenges and improve your health, well-being and fulfillment.

It was my dream to become a therapist and my passion for helping others has grown stronger with time. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with stress and anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, trauma, panic, and PTSD. I use a variety of methods to help my clients dissect and understand each aspect of their mental health and to help them move forward. I am trained in and can use EMDR as an intervention should you need more help overcoming your history.

I am committed to helping children with emotional and behavioral problems, even the ones others often give up on. I incorporate play and creative hands-on activities to help children learn new skills. Every child is capable of growth and change. I work to help the entire family move past the hurts and toward more loving relationships.

Educational specialist/school psychologist specializing in psycho-educational assessment for conditions such as autism, dyslexia, and giftedness. Providing positive advocatory support to parents navigating special education challenges.