Therapists in Knox County, OH

I work with adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to treat a wide range of eating-related concerns, as well as anxiety, depression, and associated conditions. I also provide Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for adults seeking trauma therapy, and I provide couples therapy using Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT).

Is anxiety casting a shadow over your work, relationships, or physical well-being? If you find yourself grappling with symptoms like racing thoughts, shaking, disproportionate emotional reactions, persistent worry, or sleep disruptions, and they've started to become an unwelcome part of who you are, it's time to consider therapy. When these symptoms begin to impede your quality of life, affecting your health, relationships, or work, reaching out for support is a crucial step. Let's join forces to confront these challenges so they no longer interfere with your overall well-being and connections.

As a therapist I always aim to provide a safe, caring, confidential space for people to come to share their struggles and goals. I want to provide an environment that will help people work through their struggles to obtain their goals. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Supervisory Designation and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I graduated from the University of Akron with a Master of Social Work. I have more than 15 years of experience in the field. I enjoy working with adults and there is no cap on age!

Living in balance is the ongoing goal I hope for my clients. Whether it be to repair relationships, working on achieving your personal best, learning to handle mental illness, moving towards forgiveness, or handling life changes, we can always move towards making positive changes to live a more satisfying life.

Finding a therapist you can trust is tough! The best way to get a feel for what working together might look like is to give me a call. We can explore what our work together might look like and you can get a feel for my style and therapeutic approach. My hope is always to collaborate with you, to better understand your experience and to empower you to make changes in ways that bring freedom and change. Therapy is never easy, but it can be one of the most important investments you can make in your life, and your future.

You might be wondering if counseling is right for you. Sometimes taking the first step can be the most difficult. Having the support of someone who truly empathizes and is there to listen is valuable. Through counseling you can gain a fresh perspective, learn positive ways to cope with problems and become empowered to have a more fulfilling life. Together we will formulate goals for therapy and work together to meet your specific needs. I offer a confidential, safe, non-judgmental space where you can be heard. We will focus on healing and change in a supportive and caring environment.

Do you want to make significant, and real changes within your life? Do you want to understand yourself better, and focus on reconnecting with your own voice? Are you open to discussing how nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle changes can dramatically improve your life? I can help you with this and more. Throughout my career, I have worked with a wide-variety of issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders, Panic Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Phobias, Adult-Child-of-an-Alcoholic Issues, and many others.

Life is not always easy. If you are struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression you are not alone. NIMH studies show that 43.5% of the US population will experience at least a mild anxiety disorder sometime in their lifetime. In my experience, I have seen that there are countless factors that contribute to our mental health. My focus is on the whole person. Together we will explore your biography as well as your biology. We will unpack your life story to discover a path to feeling healthy and strong again. I would consider it a privilege to listen.

Do you need someone to talk to about your life? I am here to listen! I graduated from Franciscan University in clinical mental health counseling with a focus in trauma care. The bulk of my experience is in individual and group therapy with people struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, helping them manage life circumstances, coming from difficult pasts. I have also worked in trauma counseling at the residential, inpatient, and outpatient levels of care.

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker and a trauma focused therapist. I utilize various evidence-based practices in order to provide quality care, while exploring your psychological and social needs. I strive to create an all-inclusive enviornment, non-judgmental, and safe space, including working with the LGBTQ+ community.

I have a heart for helping people develop their inner strength, build deeper relationships with the people around them, and rediscover their joy... In addition, I enjoy getting to learn from clients each day and the personal growth that comes with accompanying you on the journey toward healing.

Are you experiencing abuse, addictions, anxiety, depression, bereavement/grief/loss, low self-esteem, hopelessness, identity crisis, unexpected career changes, teen-pregnancy or trauma? Then allow me to come along beside you to help you transition into your "new normal" and to help coach and encourage you into a new way of thinking and living! I offer an eclectic, client-centered, holistic approach while addressing the "symptoms/behaviors" and never criticizing the person as a unique human being. You will be provided therapeutic counseling services in a safe "non-judgmental free-zone," supportive and confidential environment.

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Ohio University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky. In addition, I am also certified in Clinical Social Work and Substance Misuse Disorder. I began her therapeutic career as a Mental Health Therapist in a male youth residential behavioral treatment facility, treating children of all ages. I have also worked in outpatient therapeutic settings, in-patient substance abuse treatment facilities, as well as many others.

I practice with adults of all ages, older adolescents and couples.  I treat clients with problems related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship/marriage conflicts, substance abuse issues and those individuals who struggle with emotional regulation.   I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health counseling, residential treatment, felony court, and inpatient counseling.  I believe the best treatment modality is important for success.  I practice using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and a few others.

Individual counseling provides an opportunity for you to talk openly about your thoughts and feelings in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I work with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, adults, and those within the LGBTQ community. With children and some adolescents, differing modalities of therapy, including art and music, provide an additional outlet for those who cannot always verbalize thoughts and feelings. Family dynamics can often be challenging, whether you have a traditional or non-traditional family, and I can help. Together, we can work through your concerns.

I offer therapy for children, adolescent teens, and adults who suffer from a manifestation of psychological issues. These issues may include anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, disruptive, impulse-control, conduct disorders, and substance abuse issues. Psychological issues are difficult for individuals to surmount independently; therefore, with education and specialized therapy services, these individuals can not only learn how to develop coping mechanisms, but learn how to implement them. The Cognitive Behavioral Theory Approach is implemented with clients because it focuses on how an individual thinks can change feelings, behaviors, and distorted thinking patterns. The Client Centered and Existential Theory Approach are also implemented in therapy.

After 20+ years in the mental health profession, I am still passionate about the work I do! I've worked in a variety of settings, such as, a psychiatric hospital and secured residential treatment, but majority of my career has been spent working with adults in the outpatient mental health setting. My undergraduate degree is from Ohio University. I completed the advanced standing program at Walla Walla University to earn my master's degree. I hold an independent clinical license with the supervisory endorsement.