Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Kettering, OH

I believe all people have the ability to overcome even the most dis-empowering obstacles, and sometimes we need help finding the way to do this. I work across a range of mental health and addiction concerns, to help you, to help yourself. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and am honored by the opportunity to help you tap into your expertise. My practice uses principles of Mindfulness, compassion, personal empowerment, and hope. Together, we will discover your strengths, and learn how to use your own power to conquer challenges, to grow, and heal.

You are not your problems, the problem is the problem! Together we can begin to discern the difference and take action toward change. I am a white, genderqueer therapist dedicated to facilitating personal, interpersonal and collective healing through relationships and organizing. I specialize in supporting people experiencing issues related to boundaries, self-respect, burnout, anger, social/racial justice, healing trauma, identity development, existential questions, sexuality, gender identity, and life transitions. LGBTQ, poly, and kink identities welcome. More at: www.riverscapecounseling.com

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.

My goal is to provide excellent client focused counseling to older teens and adults. My graduate training at the University of Dayton equipped me with a passion and the tools to serve our local population. I believe that every client is unique and that my approach aims to meet people where they are and help guide them to where they want to be. I hope that you will find me to be trustworthy, reflective, insightful, calming and safe. I hold the counseling relationship to be something special, it allows the client a place to explore, heal and grow and I am honored when I am included in this journey.

"Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us." -David Richo, PhD

Welcome to a space where understanding meets healing! Hi, I am Laura, thank you for checking-out my profile. I am compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to serving clients from all walks of life. This includes fostering a warm and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples and those seeking culturally sensitive therapy. My expertise spans areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and self-esteem. With a client-centered approach, I create a supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgement.

My counseling approach is centered on collaboration and empowerment, helping you identify and work through patterns that are negatively impacting your daily life. I specialize in using proven methods to uncover the root causes of these challenges. As we address and resolve these underlying issues, you’ll experience a decrease in emotional and psychological upsets and a growing ability to tap into your strengths, guiding you toward greater balance and resilience.

My goal is to help clients trust what they are feeling is real and that it matters. Once we build that trust, then we are better able to explore old wounds and traumas. Releasing stuck emotions and old narratives, making room for new possibilities. My practice is rooted in Brainspotting and guided by parts work / polyvagal theory. I work with Veterans, First-Line Responders, Counselors as well as Clients with PTSD, C-PTSD, DID and Attachment wounds. If you have struggled with motivation or feel as though life is heavy / not fulfilling my system is able to bring in energy and clear the fog that may be clouding your way forward.

We are dedicated and professional Therapist/Counselors/Psychiatrist providing confidential services to individuals, couples, families, teens and groups. We specialize in mood disorders, substance abuse, women's issues, anger, ADHD, domestic violence, conduct disorders, PTSD, LGBT issues,and physical abuse,etc.

Reaching out for counseling can be life changing. My goal is to help my clients trust in their strengths and build up their resilience by learning new coping techniques. Life can be messy and hurtful; that's where counseling comes in. During counseling we look into various aspects of your life and talk about it. Often clients find an outside perspective by a licensed counselor is helpful. Learning new techniques to manage relationships, stress (including family, school, and work), depression, anxiety, and overall life might lead to a new outlook on life; a life you might be able to enjoy.

"My job as a therapist is to help you find your path, discover what is blocking you from taking that first step and supporting you in the journey. It can be hard work, but together we can make positive changes that will impact you and your loved ones for many years to come."

If you are sitting there and wondering to yourself why do I feel this way, why am I not living or producing the life that I desire or maybe you have had some traumatic events in your life that you desire to break through so that you can engage again in life, or that you do not feel comfortable in your own skin. I am here to help with over 21 years of experience in counseling and specializing in psychopathology. I use humor in my sessions to help build rapport and to help clients experience laughter in their day.

Congratulations on taking the first step towards positive change. Please know that I appreciate & respect clients from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, sexuality, socioeconomic background, ethnicity, & religion. I welcome children, adolescents, adults, traditional & modern families/couples. Because therapy is not “one size fits all,” I utilize more of an eclectic approach to the process, and treat every client as the unique individual that YOU are.

With Compassion and understanding I focus on helping clients find positive pathways to better their lives and overcome obstacles that stand in their way. I have a practical, laid back approach to therapy and help clients see different choices and begin achieving their goals. Using evidence based treatment my therapeutic approach is to provide support and give practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.

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.

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.

You are at a crossroads in life - maybe feeling unsettled, maybe feeling like you're about to go under for the last time. It's time for a change. You've done your best on your own, but you need someone else on your side. You are the expert in your life, and I have experience walking with others as they find new direction. I offer Christian counseling and coaching services, believing we are each unique expressions of God's love. I can help you clarify your goals, and partner with you to make them a reality.

I work with adult clients (18+) from all backgrounds and walks of life, providing a safe, accepting, and judgment-free environment to promote healing. Traditional approaches to therapy often focus on gaining awareness of our problems. Many of us are already aware of our problems—we want solutions! I walk with you to confront your barriers as we build on your unique strengths and bridge the gap between knowing to solving, from surviving to thriving!

Our approach to therapy is one in which our clients are viewed as resilient and resourceful. Our office is a place where change happens. I am now offering Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy to our practice. Horses are extremely intuitive animals and are able to help facilitate change on an emotional relational level that enhances the healing process.I have had a long interest in horses and find a healing effect to be activated when in their presence. This realization was probably the most important driving force that propelled me into this horse/person connection as a modality for treatment.