Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Franklin, OH

I believe that people come to therapy for many reasons but their overall goal is to improve upon their lives and themselves. My main focus and overall goal as a therapist is to help my clients foster a better understanding of themselves and their relationships, in order to achieve a happier, more successful and productive life! I integrate Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to find the best combination to elicit change and personal growth in my clients.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with almost 25 years of experience in working with adolescents, adults and families. I have worked in a variety of settings, including a locked facility for juveniles, doctor offices within a hospital setting, a charter school which specialized in individualized and flexible strategies to teach the children, an adoption agency performing assessments and conducting birth parent counseling, and a community mental health center. I have been in private practice for the last 8 years.

I have 5 years of experience as a mental health counselor working at a community metal health agency. I have worked with diverse populations and from age 3 up to adults. I use several different approaches depending on the clients needs. My most used approaches include CBT, EMDR, and motivational interviewing.

Are you tired of feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or health problems? Are you struggling to manage everything all at once? Hi, I'm Heather, a mental health therapist. Counseling can provide support to help you meet the demands of ADHD, anxiety, and depression that interfere with work, relationships, and parenting. I believe we can all use support in our lives as we navigate stressful times and I know it's hard to make time for therapy. Engaging in counseling with me can help you by working through challenging situations, emotions, and experiences with greater ease and without judgment, in a relaxed session.

I work with individuals to help them overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy, CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Problem Solving Therapy.

Thinking and feeling in ways that allow you to engage your daily life, others, and your personal goals with energy, creativity, and effectiveness is the thrust of my approach and practice. Identifying patterns that restrict cognitive and behavioral functioning, preventing understanding and integration of personal and interpersonal dynamics is a key focus. Increasing self awareness and understanding through enhancing mindfulness, expanding thinking about self and others, and developing behavior patterns that mobilize personal strengths, assets, and motivation is the goal of the work.

Finding the “right fit” in therapy can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Healing is possible, and it shouldn't take a lifetime to get there! My primary focus is to create a safe and supportive space while promoting individual and/or posttraumatic growth. My goal is to empower you to share your stories and encourage healing from those experiences, by using a combination of deep listening, CBT/DBT, narrative exposure therapy and other evidence-based modalities for profound and lasting change.

I have extensive training in mood regulation and dialectical behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.

My goal as a clinician is to be fully engaged and focused on creating strong therapeutic relationships with my clients. It is scary and difficult to admit that one needs help and I am here to help navigate those feelings. I listen, believe and validate all my clients. It is not my job to pass judgment. I am a guide to help process those struggles people have and to make sure that they are heard. I believe everyone has a story that they decide if and when they want to share it. But I will always be listening. With a great rapore, trust and willingness to better themselves I believe there is no problem we can’t solve.

Are you navigating life transitions, struggling with addiction, or dealing with depression and anxiety? Do you seek a safe, supportive environment to explore your identity and overcome challenges? Whether you're an individual or a couple, you want a compassionate, experienced therapist to help you achieve your goals and improve your well-being.

Erica Kavalauskas is a Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2017. She has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University. Erica is trained in CBT, Solution Focused, and Motivational Interviewing. She is passionate about play therapy and is Theraplay level 1 trained. Outside of work, Erica likes to travel, see friends and family, and play with her 2 cats.

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