Shayla Garman

(she/her)

LISW, 4 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Humorous

Welcome! I am a Licensed Independent Social Work based in Ohio. I received my Masters degree from The Ohio State University and have been practicing for 3 years. I help children, adolescents, young adults, and adults identify current stressors and how to better manage difficult situations. I am passionate about helping people find self-confidence and motivation to achieve their goals.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we will complete some general introductions and identify the main reasoning for beginning services. After that, we will review a few housekeeping items such as scheduling, expectations, and communication preferences. Finally, I will leave some time for any current questions or concerns and potential answers and solutions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have been fortunate enough to work with a variety of populations with different types of goals. I believe that you know you best and it is my job to show up to support your goals that you have. I show up to my sessions authentically and real always. I like to use activities or different ideas to better connect with you and your goals.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I primarily work with children, teens, and young adults experiencing a variety of difficulties. I love working with teens and young adults learning to navigate the world and how to effectively communicate with others. I have experience working with children as young as 3 to manage emotions and behaviors. I also have a specialty to work with children and adolescents who have problematic sexual behaviors and difficulties respecting boundaries with others.

Specialties

Top specialties

Child or Adolescent

Sexual Abuse

Trauma and PTSD

I identify as

LGBTQ

White

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Children (6 to 12)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Ohio

Accepts

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is a great tool to correct the thoughts that contribute to unwanted behaviors and emotions. I utilize CBT during treatment to identify any thought patterns, emotions, or behaviors you want to change and then collaborate to find a better cognitive pattern to achieve your identified goals.

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

I have been certified in PCIT and used this in practice for about a year with children and families both in person and telehealth. PCIT supports the relationship between children and caregivers by using structured play and communication. PCIT is great for children with aggressive, defiant, and attention-seeking behaviors.

Trauma-Focused CBT

TFCBT is a great treatment method for children and teens that have experienced trauma. TFCBT allows children and adolescents to process previous traumatic experiences while also expressing themselves openly and learning ways to better manage trauma-related symptoms.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Solution Focused Treatment is great for people who want support with their specific goals in a timely manner!

Sex Therapy

I am a Credentialed Sexually Abusive Youth Clinician which allows me to specialize in children and adolescence who engage in problematic or harmful sexual behaviors online or with others.

, 95 ratings

9 ratings with written reviews

April 16, 2026

Great first session. I really got a lot out in just the first session! Excited to see the solutions we work through together.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Shayla

December 24, 2025

So sweet! I've been in therapy before but she is a very genuine human being! Felt very comfortable talking to her, gives great advice!! <3

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Shayla

December 6, 2025

Very genuine and let me speak before going into any specifics. I felt like I could actually be myself.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Shayla

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