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Kimberly L Stokes-Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Woodstock, OH 43084
Cornerstone Care Counseling Center LLC clients come for counseling for many reasons. If you have suffered the loss of loved ones, divorce, domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse or dependency, codependency, sexual abuse, trauma, physical or emotional abuse or any other Mental Heath issue, then Cornerstone Care Counseling Center LLC is the place for you. Cornerstone Care also offers depression assessments for spinal stimulator implants and drug and alcohol assessments.
Cornerstone Care Counseling Center LLC clients come for counseling for many reasons. If you have suffered the loss of loved ones, divorce, domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse or dependency, codependency, sexual abuse, trauma, physical or emotional abuse or any other Mental Heath issue, then Cornerstone Care Counseling Center LLC is the place for you. Cornerstone Care also offers depression assessments for spinal stimulator implants and drug and alcohol assessments.
(937) 669-7273 View (937) 669-7273

Online Therapists

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Derek Stegner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Bowling Green, OH 43402  (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.
(419) 670-6842 View (419) 670-6842
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Derek Stegner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mason, OH 45040  (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.
(513) 796-5883 View (513) 796-5883
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Ken Renfrow
LPCC
Verified Verified
Athens, OH 45701
It takes insight to make the decision to seek counseling for an improved sense of wellbeing, healing, and growth. I have enormous respect for your willingness to begin that journey. I enjoy my work as a helping professional and it would be a pleasure to work with you. Together we will work towards towards building self-awareness, meaning and purpose, and to address your areas of concern such as depression, anxiety, trauma reactions, self-esteem, and challenging externals such as in your relationships, your work, and your academic pursuits, as well as health challenges.
It takes insight to make the decision to seek counseling for an improved sense of wellbeing, healing, and growth. I have enormous respect for your willingness to begin that journey. I enjoy my work as a helping professional and it would be a pleasure to work with you. Together we will work towards towards building self-awareness, meaning and purpose, and to address your areas of concern such as depression, anxiety, trauma reactions, self-esteem, and challenging externals such as in your relationships, your work, and your academic pursuits, as well as health challenges.
(740) 247-5696 View (740) 247-5696
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Grace Counseling Inc.
Counselor, CPsyD, ThD, DMin
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45424
With Mental Health being on the rise in today's society, Dr. Martin is committed to walking along side, to minister in a way that brings wholeness and balance. You do not have to walk alone. We live in a time when men call right, wrong and wrong, right. At a time when evil is good and good is evil, and is very confusing. Dr. Martin's focus is on the moral compass that brings hope and peace through Biblical principles as the foundation to build a much peaceful and blessed life.
With Mental Health being on the rise in today's society, Dr. Martin is committed to walking along side, to minister in a way that brings wholeness and balance. You do not have to walk alone. We live in a time when men call right, wrong and wrong, right. At a time when evil is good and good is evil, and is very confusing. Dr. Martin's focus is on the moral compass that brings hope and peace through Biblical principles as the foundation to build a much peaceful and blessed life.
(937) 275-7253 View (937) 275-7253
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Forward Path Counseling of Ohio
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LPC, LICDC, PsyD, MS, MBA
Verified Verified
Lima, OH 45801  (Online Only)
Accepting NEW Patients. OH & AZ. We believe you do not need to have a mental health diagnosis to benefit from counseling. Our Therapeutic Relationship will empower diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish your individual mental health, wellness, education, and/or career goals. We will work with potential patients on strategies to overcome obstacles and personal challenges that you are facing, no matter the area of your life. Its more important to move forward than to be perfect! We look forward to helping you on the Forward Path to Wellness.
Accepting NEW Patients. OH & AZ. We believe you do not need to have a mental health diagnosis to benefit from counseling. Our Therapeutic Relationship will empower diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish your individual mental health, wellness, education, and/or career goals. We will work with potential patients on strategies to overcome obstacles and personal challenges that you are facing, no matter the area of your life. Its more important to move forward than to be perfect! We look forward to helping you on the Forward Path to Wellness.
(614) 300-0275 View (614) 300-0275
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Dominique Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , I-MFT
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43219
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life stressors?Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? Are you struggling to communicate to your partner or others? Are you experiencing family conflict? Do you need help sorting through emotional distress? Are you having trouble adjusting or transitioning to change or a life event? Have you experienced a traumatic event? Are you experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one? Do you struggle to set boundaries? Are you feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward in life?Are you seeking to get insight & awareness about yourself or your experiences?
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life stressors?Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? Are you struggling to communicate to your partner or others? Are you experiencing family conflict? Do you need help sorting through emotional distress? Are you having trouble adjusting or transitioning to change or a life event? Have you experienced a traumatic event? Are you experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one? Do you struggle to set boundaries? Are you feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward in life?Are you seeking to get insight & awareness about yourself or your experiences?
(614) 418-6236 View (614) 418-6236
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LifeWay Counseling Centers
Psychologist, PhD, MD, LPCC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or other difficult situations? We can help you find hope, reach your goals, and enjoy the abundance of life for which you were created. Contact us today to schdeule your first apointment, where we help you find the right therapist for you.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or other difficult situations? We can help you find hope, reach your goals, and enjoy the abundance of life for which you were created. Contact us today to schdeule your first apointment, where we help you find the right therapist for you.
(513) 769-4600 View (513) 769-4600
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ClearView Counseling Services
MA, LPCC-S, LISW, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Fairfield, OH 45014
ClearView provides individual, couple, family, and group counseling to children, adolescents and adults. We serve those struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, loss and other life transitions, sexual and other trauma, relationship difficulties, school performance, school attendance, school behavior, and career uncertainty, among other occurrences and situations. ClearView has offices in Fairfield and Milford. To make an appointment, please call (513) 860-1100.
ClearView provides individual, couple, family, and group counseling to children, adolescents and adults. We serve those struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, loss and other life transitions, sexual and other trauma, relationship difficulties, school performance, school attendance, school behavior, and career uncertainty, among other occurrences and situations. ClearView has offices in Fairfield and Milford. To make an appointment, please call (513) 860-1100.
(513) 806-2806 View (513) 806-2806
Chronic Pain Therapists

How does chronic pain therapy work?

Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.

What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?

Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.

Are there new treatments for chronic pain?

Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.

How long does therapy for chronic pain take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.