Female Therapists in Hilliard, OH

Acceptance, compassion, empathy, and understanding are the foundations of my practice. As a psychologist, I feel honored to join my clients in their journey of life and self-exploration. Through my therapy, I strive to facilitate healing, growth, discovery, and insights. I am an active participant in your sessions and we will work collaboratively to help you achieve your therapeutic goals.

Are you working from home, adapting to a hybrid schedule and/or feeling pressured to make more decisions than you can handle? With so much change it is easy to lose sight of our goals. In work, in friendships, in life, we always find things we SHOULD or COULD be doing better. So many things are out of our control but yet we still put pressure on ourselves to do things “Just Right”. With over 15 years of experience I am here to help you navigate the balancing act of "the new normal" and to assist with decision making in what is to come next.

Kayleen Stidham-Klier, LPCC Kayleen Stidham-Klier is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2002. She has a Masters in Clinical Counseling from OSU. Kayleen offers a perspective of looking for your strengths and capabilities to help you navigate whatever life is throwing at you. We forget that we are capable of doing more than what we think we can and that the answers to our questions usually lie inside of ourselves. Whether you struggle with mental health concerns and/or addiction issues there is support and acceptance of where you are at in this process of change.

Kimberly is a Licensed Social Worker who utilizes a variety of techniques and skills to draw upon individuals strength and help them navigate through challenges to achieve their goals. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Toledo. She specializes in individuals, couples, and families. She has worked in several areas but has found herself most passionate about helping individuals dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, low self-esteem, and self – confidence, body image, anger management, self-harm, domestic violence.

Life can be incredibly overwhelming and sometimes, we can be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone. My goal is to help guide you on your journey to self-love, inner peace and personal growth. You are an amazingly beautiful human, who is worthy of love. The path may not be easy, it is however worth the work.

Katelyn Mcgookey, LPCC-S is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She earned her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and completed her master's degree in Counselor Education from Ohio University. Kate considers herself a generalist, with areas of focus including: abuse/domestic violence, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, LGBTQ services, parenting, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and stress management. She has experience working in school-based settings,youth residential treatment, drug and alcohol treatment, and outpatient counseling.

Being born and raised in the Detroit Michigan area, and having lived in several other cities in Michigan, Ohio, and Washington State has given me an appreciation of the wonder and beauty of diversity. Before I was able to attend college to be what I really wanted to be in life, I worked as an auto mechanic, painter, and crane operator in a steel mill.

Kara Freeman is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English with a multi-cultural certificate from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She then attended The Ohio State University where she received her Master of Arts in Counselor Education with a focus in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Previously, Kara worked at Directions for Youth and Families as a community-based counselor working with children aged 5-17 and their families.

Summer Gonzalez is an LPC, who has been practicing since 2016. She graduated from the University of Dayton with a Masters of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Summer believes in taking a nurturing, collaborative approach in working with individuals and couples to provide a safe and empathic atmosphere where they can find their strengths, learn healthy coping skills, and heal through counseling and personal growth. Her main areas of focus include adults struggling with Adjustment issues, Anxiety/Depression, and Post-traumatic stress disorder for both general and military trauma.

Rachael is passionate about empowering individuals to learn the tools to build healthier relationships with themselves and others, as well as teaching strong coping and mood management skills.

Abby Ruble, LPC Abby Ruble is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Masters from Capital University in Counselor Education-Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Are you feeling shame about your eating habits, your size, weight, or about how much you think about food? Or are you a person of the LGBTQIA community seeking an affirming professional who will show you how to embrace your own story so you can shape it and live with confidence? Abby would love to help.

Caroline Benzing is currently a Counselor Trainee through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. She is in the process of earning her Master's degree in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling at the University of Dayton. In her counseling practice, Caroline has adapted an integrative and holistic approach. Drawing from evidence-based practice such as CBT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, Positive Psychology, Narrative, and Gestalt, she believes in addressing the person as a whole.

Are you struggling with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, or navigating life transitions? You seek a compassionate, experienced therapist who can provide support during evenings and weekends. You want to feel empowered to change, develop new skills, and find peace of mind.

I enjoy helping people heal from trauma, manage Anxiety, and practice techniques to help them life a happier and more satisfying life. I have a passion for working with individuals to develop intentional action plans that will help them accomplish their life goals. Are you struggling to understand the reasons you are the way you are? Do you find yourself feeling "less than" other people, and/or afraid of the world but don't understand way? Come in and let's figure that out together! We can develop a plan that works for you to hep you create a life that will meet your needs and increase your sense of peace!

Niki Gillette started her journey at LifeStance in February 2023 as a social work trainee. Niki graduated with her Bachelor of Psychology in 2016 and then worked in an inpatient psychiatric hospital for five years where she fell in love with this field even more. Niki has always had a passion for helping others reach the best possible versions of themselves which she incorporates in her practice with all age groups and with those who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and many other conditions that affect one's day-to-day living.

Anxiety has hijacked your life. You’re really good at imagining the worst case scenario. Your mind is excellent at anticipating the future, and at replaying things that have already happened. You question whether you are good enough and often feel self-conscious. You overthink everything. And your body buys in to this story – heart racing, shallow breathing, your stomach in knots. All of this worry is overwhelming. It impacts almost every aspect of your life. It prevents you from doing what you want to do, from living the way you want to live. Your life is becoming smaller and smaller … AND YOU’VE HAD ENOUGH.

I am glad you are here! Life is tough at times. Relationships can be as well. We are not meant to try to deal with it all alone. Wouldn't it be freeing to take charge of your own life? What if someone could come alongside you to help you take steps to explore yourself, deal with the past, become the best version of yourself, work through hard times, and meet your goals? As a team, we will build on your strengths so that you leave our sessions feeling equipped and empowered! Taking the first step to seek a more fulfilling life or relationship takes courage. I will support that process and look forward to our journey together!

BOOK with me now by clicking on my website! Life Coaching has been a passion of mine for quite some time now. My ideal client is anyone who is looking for direction and guidance in life. Do you have questions about your career path, your relationship, parenting skills OR anything having to do with the direction your life is headed? We will design an individualized plan that will help you find your way in a tumultuous world that can sometimes be filled with uncertainty and misguidance.

Samar Khan is a Licensed Social Worker in Ohio who has been practicing since 2023. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at The Ohio State University. She has obtained a Master of Social Work degree through the Ohio State University as well. Samar is passionate about working with individuals and families to support and empower them to achieve their goals. Samar uses compassion, kindness, and education in her practice to help individuals and families develop lifelong skills and the confidence to build the life that they want.