Teletherapy for Dayton, OH

I provide comprehensive, caring and professional therapuetic services with a specialization in mental health, trauma, adoption issues as well as individual/family counseling. My services enhance self esteem while providing coping skills and fostering resilience and empowerment to make positive change.

My clients are individuals experiencing troubling thoughts and emotions or unwanted habits and behaviors who are willing to engage in a tele-counseling relationship to resolve personal and relationship issues. If you feel stuck in your own efforts to solve an uncomfortable dilemma, I am here for confidential support and creative problem-solving for couples and individuals.

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.

The counseling relationship is an agreement we enter into together; it is a collaborative relationship where, as a team, we work toward your goal. My aim is to be a source of support and guidance to help you reach wellness, inner peace, healing, and in becoming your best self as you see it. I will support you in defining what wellness looks like and means to you and together we can work to achieve that vision.

Evening and Weekend Appointments Now Available. Each of us is on our own individual journey. At times, we all need assistance to help us overcome the stumbling blocks that are in our path. These stumbling blocks may be from the distant past, recent past, present, or fear of the future and may be affecting us at school, work, home, in relationships, or all the above.

Insurance accepted for individuals through Headway. Welcome. People choose to speak with a counselor for many reasons. Perhaps one of these following reasons describes you: -I want to feel better -I keep repeating patterns that aren't good for me or my loved ones -We are struggling and considering marriage counseling -We want support for amicably redefining our relationship -I over-react and that is causing problems -I am grieving and my world has changed -I can’t get over something Does this describe you? If you want to explore what is possible, I invite you to be in touch.

With Mental Health being on the rise in today's society, Dr. Martin is committed to walking along side, to minister in a way that brings wholeness and balance. You do not have to walk alone. We live in a time when men call right, wrong and wrong, right. At a time when evil is good and good is evil, and is very confusing. Dr. Martin's focus is on the moral compass that brings hope and peace through Biblical principles as the foundation to build a much peaceful and blessed life.

**EVENING AND WEEKEND APPTS NOW AVAILABLE OVER TELEHEALTH** Sometimes people become stuck as a result of depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, or other issues that disrupt them from living their best life. They may have difficulty moving forward because of excessive worry, unhelpful thoughts, low energy, or the inability to access and utilize healthy coping skills. Therapy provides a safe place to address the issues that affect your life, and to receive the support and guidance you need to overcome limitations and meet your goals.

My goal for the counseling relationship is to create a safe environment while offering support to clients struggling with feeling alone, misunderstood, or lost. I show up for clients with an open mind and an opportunity to share their thoughts, express their feelings, and explore their experiences. Everyone deserves the opportunity to speak their truth and be heard and affirmed in return.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed in life? Are you feeling lost or confused while navigating through a life transition? When you’re experiencing feelings like these, being able to work through them in a safe environment that is free from judgement is important. Whether its relationship difficulties, work/school, or issues from past trauma, I’ll walk with you on this part of your life journey and together we will move towards helping you achieve the personal growth & inner strength you desire, finding solutions that work for you, and developing skills that can continue to help you throughout your life.

I work predominantly, but not exclusively, with male clients. I have been described as pragmatic (definition: "dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations" & "the study of how context contributes to meaning.") My approach in counseling is well captured in these descriptions. We will approach things sensibly and realistically, seeking understanding, clarity, & truth. We will explore language and context to gain insight, guide decision making, and heal old wounds. We will work as partners to identify growth areas, resolve issues, set goals, & affect change.

Dr. Larry Stephens is a professional counselor working in private practice in Dayton, Ohio. He specializes in clinical mental health and substance abuse counseling. With over 29 years of combined counseling and clinical/administrative supervisory experience in the Behavioral Healthcare field, and he is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of adult clients. Among his areas of expertise are substance abuse/dependence, spiritual issues, depression/anxiety, marriage/other relationship issues, social skills development, anger management, sexual compulsivity, grief and loss, stage of life transition/adjustment issues. .

Life has its challenges along with the transitions. Our emotions, thoughts & behaviors can play a role in the challenges & transitions of life. Are you, your family, or relationship experiencing a challenge or transition? Individuals in need of assistance with life transitions & their mental health specifically – anxiety, depression & the impact of relationship issues seek Individual Mental Health Therapy. Couples in urgent need of therapy and determining their next step seek Emergency Couples Therapy. Others seek Post-Infidelity, High-Conflict Couples Therapy, Co-Parenting Counseling, or Family Counseling.

I believe wholeness is the essential nature we are all born with. None of us come into the world feeling unlovable, unworthy or undeserving. Inequities, injustices and trauma pervade our external world. Our individual experiences, environment and the "unknown" may leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed and or struggling to manage our emotions, ultimately impacting our relationships, jobs and more. It is never too late to heal. No matter what has happened to us, healing may allow us to find wholeness, balance and flip the script of our lives.

My philosophy is that within each of us is the capacity to flourish. Counseling can be transformational for people working through life transitions, painful emotions, challenging relationships, and so much more. Together we can work to implement practical strategies that cultivate positive wellbeing and decrease stress. I help my clients to deepen their awareness and self-compassion so that they can feel empowered to make nurturing choices for themselves each day.

My expertise is with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and difficulty adjusting to life changes. Often clients come to me feeling stuck, seeking relief from stress, or feeling disconnected and alone. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental setting where clients feel safe to address these issues. My goal is to help clients gain insight and draw on their strengths to find the best way forward through difficult times.

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.

Lebanon Availability on Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-5pm Our counselors utilize different therapy styles (talk & neuro-based therapies) with clients from the age of 4 to adult to empower them to work through their struggles in partnership with respect, encouragement, and integrity. They will equip and support you with skills to be utilized in your daily lives to reach your full potential all at your pace.

Are you a man that is dealing with pornography addiction, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, or compassion fatigue? Do you feel alone and unable to explore these things with other men you know for fear of judgment? Do you have a desire to grow your faith while exploring these struggles in a safe and non-judgmental environment? We can help!