Positive Psychology Therapists in Indian Hill, OH
I have 15+ years of blending clinical and positive psychology with my business training as I've worked with children, teens, adult professionals, and families.
My goal is to help my clients identify what they most want in their lives and assist them in building the directed motivation, emotional strength and skills needed to achieve those goals. I am passionate about developing strong individuals and families to enable them to reach their highest level of purpose, passion, and functioning. You may be ready to jump in or need to more fully understand your past, present, or future goals before you can move forward. Wherever you are, I will meet you there.
I have 15+ years of blending clinical and positive psychology with my business training as I've worked with children, teens, adult professionals, and families.
My goal is to help my clients identify what they most want in their lives and assist them in building the directed motivation, emotional strength and skills needed to achieve those goals. I am passionate about developing strong individuals and families to enable them to reach their highest level of purpose, passion, and functioning. You may be ready to jump in or need to more fully understand your past, present, or future goals before you can move forward. Wherever you are, I will meet you there.
My role is to be someone who will listen, be present, and help you navigate the sometimes rocky road ahead. I work to provide a safe and judgment-free space so that you can connect with who you are, what you want for yourself, and your unique ability to grow and heal. We all face challenging territory at one time or another. We may find ourselves afraid, in pain, or just numb. I work with individuals ages 15 and up experiencing various concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, shame, substance use, self-esteem, grief, life transitions, job and school challenges, relationship challenges, and other mood concerns.
My role is to be someone who will listen, be present, and help you navigate the sometimes rocky road ahead. I work to provide a safe and judgment-free space so that you can connect with who you are, what you want for yourself, and your unique ability to grow and heal. We all face challenging territory at one time or another. We may find ourselves afraid, in pain, or just numb. I work with individuals ages 15 and up experiencing various concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, shame, substance use, self-esteem, grief, life transitions, job and school challenges, relationship challenges, and other mood concerns.
Be Connected Counseling & Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indian Hill, OH 45243
You probably don't know exactly when or how it happened, but the person next to you feels like a stranger. Maybe it started when the children came along, or maybe you're just now understanding that you weren't quite as compatible as you thought. You fight over the tiniest things, & it can get ugly so quickly; or you live in frozen silence, with invisible walls between you that sometimes seem impossible to get past. It feels like you barely touch or kiss, much less make love. Maybe one of you is thinking of, or actually having, an affair. How did it come to this? And where do you go now? It can all feel so hopeless and overwhelming.
You probably don't know exactly when or how it happened, but the person next to you feels like a stranger. Maybe it started when the children came along, or maybe you're just now understanding that you weren't quite as compatible as you thought. You fight over the tiniest things, & it can get ugly so quickly; or you live in frozen silence, with invisible walls between you that sometimes seem impossible to get past. It feels like you barely touch or kiss, much less make love. Maybe one of you is thinking of, or actually having, an affair. How did it come to this? And where do you go now? It can all feel so hopeless and overwhelming.
Derek Stegner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Indian Hill, OH 45243 (Online Only)
I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.
I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.
Elizabeth Swan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indian Hill, OH 45243
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. I specialize in depression, anxiety, women's issues, life transitions, grief, and disordered. My clients will learn how to express their emotions and use effective coping skills to manage symptoms. I strive to provide a safe space where my clients feel heard, welcomed and can be open and say anything on their minds without judgment.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. I specialize in depression, anxiety, women's issues, life transitions, grief, and disordered. My clients will learn how to express their emotions and use effective coping skills to manage symptoms. I strive to provide a safe space where my clients feel heard, welcomed and can be open and say anything on their minds without judgment.
*IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE* You are ambitious, driven and determined. Sounds pretty good, until it's not. The tired but always wired feeling. Finding it hard to relax or enjoy anything that isn't "productive". And even when you do have down time you find it hard to be present with the people you love, you're too busy worrying about all of the things, or feeling disconnected from what's going on around you. And your inner critic, don't even get me started on that. You are sick and tired of caring so much what other people think. But you want so badly for others to see you as a good person. Someone who is valuable, successful.
*IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE* You are ambitious, driven and determined. Sounds pretty good, until it's not. The tired but always wired feeling. Finding it hard to relax or enjoy anything that isn't "productive". And even when you do have down time you find it hard to be present with the people you love, you're too busy worrying about all of the things, or feeling disconnected from what's going on around you. And your inner critic, don't even get me started on that. You are sick and tired of caring so much what other people think. But you want so badly for others to see you as a good person. Someone who is valuable, successful.
Jacqueline P Kramig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Indian Hill, OH 45243
Jacqueline is a life-long advocate of mental health and has been an active participant in the mental health and addiction recovery community for over 30-years.
Jacqueline is a life-long advocate of mental health and has been an active participant in the mental health and addiction recovery community for over 30-years.
I focus on later adolescence through early adulthood, roughly, ages 18 to 35. This stretch of life is full of transitions. While exciting, it can be harder than expected. We can get stuck under the rubble of our families, past experiences, and bad habits. It may feel like we can't change how we are feeling today, but don't worry, you already have all the tools you'll need to get through.
I focus on later adolescence through early adulthood, roughly, ages 18 to 35. This stretch of life is full of transitions. While exciting, it can be harder than expected. We can get stuck under the rubble of our families, past experiences, and bad habits. It may feel like we can't change how we are feeling today, but don't worry, you already have all the tools you'll need to get through.
A wise person in my life once said, "You cannot feel the greatest joys in life, if you have not experienced the depths of sadness." Ironically, it is when life hurts the most we have the greatest capacity of growth. If you are working through life transitions, grappling with questions about identity and purpose, experiencing relationship issues or emotional difficulties, I can help. I will work collaboratively with you to draw upon your strengths and experience in order to grow. My ability to listen and connect will enable you to feel safe enough to explore what brought you to counseling.
A wise person in my life once said, "You cannot feel the greatest joys in life, if you have not experienced the depths of sadness." Ironically, it is when life hurts the most we have the greatest capacity of growth. If you are working through life transitions, grappling with questions about identity and purpose, experiencing relationship issues or emotional difficulties, I can help. I will work collaboratively with you to draw upon your strengths and experience in order to grow. My ability to listen and connect will enable you to feel safe enough to explore what brought you to counseling.
Katie Burchenal Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Indian Hill, OH 45243
I bring a warm, genuine, and innovative approach to therapy. Together, we'll work collaboratively, and I’ll provide you with the support, understanding, and encouragement you need throughout your healing journey. I firmly believe in your ability to create meaningful changes in your life. By fostering creativity, compassion, and enjoyment, I’ll make sure you feel heard, acknowledged, and validated. Together, we’ll navigate the obstacles you’re currently facing, tailoring our collaboration to your unique needs and goals.
I bring a warm, genuine, and innovative approach to therapy. Together, we'll work collaboratively, and I’ll provide you with the support, understanding, and encouragement you need throughout your healing journey. I firmly believe in your ability to create meaningful changes in your life. By fostering creativity, compassion, and enjoyment, I’ll make sure you feel heard, acknowledged, and validated. Together, we’ll navigate the obstacles you’re currently facing, tailoring our collaboration to your unique needs and goals.
Rebecca Sievers Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Indian Hill, OH 45243
My orientation is one of wellness and connection, helping people to identify obstacles while accessing their natural strengths to cultivate healing within themselves or their relationships. I have background in mindfulness, Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (DBT/CBT), attachment, family and play therapies. I also hold certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trained with the EMDR Institute. The arts and nature can be integrated into session to deepen the work if desired. My office in old Milford has easy access to the abundant natural resources near the Little Miami River and trail.
My orientation is one of wellness and connection, helping people to identify obstacles while accessing their natural strengths to cultivate healing within themselves or their relationships. I have background in mindfulness, Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (DBT/CBT), attachment, family and play therapies. I also hold certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trained with the EMDR Institute. The arts and nature can be integrated into session to deepen the work if desired. My office in old Milford has easy access to the abundant natural resources near the Little Miami River and trail.
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I work from a strength-based positive psychology perspective rather than disease model to facilitate wellness.
I feel privileged that people allow me to be part of their exploration of issues and stressors in life. I have 25+ years in the health and mental health care arena, and have worked with individuals nationally and internationally. After serving ten years as Chief of Psychology at the Lindner Center of HOPE, I established a private clinical practice and business consulting practice, working with adults and adolescents.
I work from a strength-based positive psychology perspective rather than disease model to facilitate wellness.
I feel privileged that people allow me to be part of their exploration of issues and stressors in life. I have 25+ years in the health and mental health care arena, and have worked with individuals nationally and internationally. After serving ten years as Chief of Psychology at the Lindner Center of HOPE, I established a private clinical practice and business consulting practice, working with adults and adolescents.
I also specialize in positive psychology and the science of well-being research, practice, and application.
Hello and welcome! It takes a lot of courage to consider getting support for a better life. I hope to be able to help. One of my goals in counseling is to facilitate growth and development through compassionate understanding and research-based solutions. I believe that authentic and productive change begins by establishing trust in the counseling relationship. This is the foundation on which I work with clients, as we talk about issues in their past, develop skills for overcoming present challenges, and create a new, more hopeful future together.
I also specialize in positive psychology and the science of well-being research, practice, and application.
Hello and welcome! It takes a lot of courage to consider getting support for a better life. I hope to be able to help. One of my goals in counseling is to facilitate growth and development through compassionate understanding and research-based solutions. I believe that authentic and productive change begins by establishing trust in the counseling relationship. This is the foundation on which I work with clients, as we talk about issues in their past, develop skills for overcoming present challenges, and create a new, more hopeful future together.
Life can have its challenges and often cause us to feel distressed and unbalanced. You may have hoped with time, things would somehow get back to a place where you could feel good about life, but the loss, the pain, the struggle has been too great. You may have discovered that after an intense battle with depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma, time is not the only thing you need to heal. Yet, time has come to serve you. It is in this moment you have chosen to face your fears, overcome your challenges, and adopt tools which will help you to find peace and balance. Today, you begin your journey toward wellbeing.
Life can have its challenges and often cause us to feel distressed and unbalanced. You may have hoped with time, things would somehow get back to a place where you could feel good about life, but the loss, the pain, the struggle has been too great. You may have discovered that after an intense battle with depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma, time is not the only thing you need to heal. Yet, time has come to serve you. It is in this moment you have chosen to face your fears, overcome your challenges, and adopt tools which will help you to find peace and balance. Today, you begin your journey toward wellbeing.
Charla Shellenberger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45236
Therapy needs to be special to each person, as each person experiences life from a different lens. My approach is to first get to know you as a person, understand your experiences, and then to decide what therapy techniques will work best for your healing and growth. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and utilize person-centered and humanistic approaches. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are trying to cope with anxiety, depression, bereavement, traumatic stress, body image and self-esteem difficulties, and challenges with life transitions.
Therapy needs to be special to each person, as each person experiences life from a different lens. My approach is to first get to know you as a person, understand your experiences, and then to decide what therapy techniques will work best for your healing and growth. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and utilize person-centered and humanistic approaches. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are trying to cope with anxiety, depression, bereavement, traumatic stress, body image and self-esteem difficulties, and challenges with life transitions.
Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and discover your most authentic self? Courageously facing your core problem head-on may be the most difficult and rewarding pursuit of your life. Counseling provides the support and tools necessary to take this journey that leads to healing and growth.
Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and discover your most authentic self? Courageously facing your core problem head-on may be the most difficult and rewarding pursuit of your life. Counseling provides the support and tools necessary to take this journey that leads to healing and growth.
Emma Kuerze
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45243
Do you feel like your mind can’t stop racing? Sometimes your body feels like it just finished a marathon when you feel like your anxiety has you on edge. Many, if not all of us, feel anxiety regularly. Recognizing when it is negatively impacting you takes courage and insight, and I’m proud of you for taking the first steps!
Do you feel like your mind can’t stop racing? Sometimes your body feels like it just finished a marathon when you feel like your anxiety has you on edge. Many, if not all of us, feel anxiety regularly. Recognizing when it is negatively impacting you takes courage and insight, and I’m proud of you for taking the first steps!
Vonda K. Willis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, JD, LPC, GAL-PC, DBT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45243
Life's challenges bring us to our knees. A Licensed Professional Counselor, "LPC", helps. Since 1990 my work with courts, hospitals & schools has helped. I have "been there" -- I "get it". While working F/T for UC, I earned my Masters in Mental Health Counseling (diagnosis & treatment of mental & emotional disorders) and my Doctorate in my 20s as a F/T employee. Licensed Owner & University of Cincinnati Law and Grad Faculty/Staff Member. Research shows DBT, EMDR, etc… work. In 1990, at Beech Acres, 1st approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio to Co-Lead, a Specialized Family Mediation Training for Attorneys & Therapists.
Life's challenges bring us to our knees. A Licensed Professional Counselor, "LPC", helps. Since 1990 my work with courts, hospitals & schools has helped. I have "been there" -- I "get it". While working F/T for UC, I earned my Masters in Mental Health Counseling (diagnosis & treatment of mental & emotional disorders) and my Doctorate in my 20s as a F/T employee. Licensed Owner & University of Cincinnati Law and Grad Faculty/Staff Member. Research shows DBT, EMDR, etc… work. In 1990, at Beech Acres, 1st approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio to Co-Lead, a Specialized Family Mediation Training for Attorneys & Therapists.
Rob Bakker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Hi, I am Rob Bakker. I was born in the Netherlands and moved to the U.S. in 1998 to play soccer and tennis at Xavier University. In 2015 I was inducted into Xavier’s athletic Hall of Fame. After achieving my MBA at Xavier, I have had professional roles in business as well as in sports. I decided to combine my passion for excelling at high levels with my passion for people and completed the Mental Health Counseling program at Xavier with a focus on performance counseling.
Hi, I am Rob Bakker. I was born in the Netherlands and moved to the U.S. in 1998 to play soccer and tennis at Xavier University. In 2015 I was inducted into Xavier’s athletic Hall of Fame. After achieving my MBA at Xavier, I have had professional roles in business as well as in sports. I decided to combine my passion for excelling at high levels with my passion for people and completed the Mental Health Counseling program at Xavier with a focus on performance counseling.
Christine M Gemberling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSW
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45236 (Online Only)
Taking a step towards mental wellness can be overwhelming, but I am here to walk you through the process. I provide a safe, and flexible environment for clients to explore their goals in life and I empower individuals to make a plan for healing. Each plan of care is created with an individually focused lens that allows clients to maintain control of their goals and action steps towards wellness. Although my approach is integrative and person-centered, I most often utilize CBT, mindfulness, supportive, strength-based and couples therapy techniques within my sessions.
Taking a step towards mental wellness can be overwhelming, but I am here to walk you through the process. I provide a safe, and flexible environment for clients to explore their goals in life and I empower individuals to make a plan for healing. Each plan of care is created with an individually focused lens that allows clients to maintain control of their goals and action steps towards wellness. Although my approach is integrative and person-centered, I most often utilize CBT, mindfulness, supportive, strength-based and couples therapy techniques within my sessions.
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Positive Psychology Therapists
How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviors differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.