Therapists in Ohio

I am a woman who grew up in a military family that has moved all around the world and changed many schools growing up. I started my career in juvenile corrections, then addiction studies, then mental health and now integrated healthcare. I specialize in the whole person and encouraging them to be the person they wish to be and seek to be. I have dealt with many adversities in my life as well as many amazing things that have occurred in my life. I use those experiences in my practice to empathize with my clients and remind them that all people experience things differently even if they are the same experiences. Individualized treatment is essential.

Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory designation licensed to practice in the state of Ohio. I received my Masters from Xavier University, Ohio and have been practicing for 12 years. I specialize in treating adult clients with co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. I utilize evidenced based interventions in providing effective care in achieving the best outcome for the clients.

Hello, I'm Laura. Has your personal growth been slowed down or blocked because of dealing with trauma, anxiety, grief, addiction or depression? Are you feeling stuck? I am an independently licensed social worker in Indiana and Ohio and my practice is focused on working with adults who are experiencing grief, trauma, anxiety and depression. Together, we will unlock your strengths and learn new ways to cope with the symptoms that are holding you back. Let's get started. Please use my booking link intake+Laura22002@growtherapy.com or call (786) 755-1863 to schedule.

Hello! I’m Joshua Vance, LPCC, owner of Live 4 You Counseling LLC. I’m a down-to-earth, compassionate counselor who believes therapy doesn’t have to feel stiff or overly clinical. While I take my clients and their concerns seriously, I also believe healing often happens through authentic connection, practical conversations, and even a little humor when appropriate. My style is warm, encouraging, and collaborative, and I strive to create a space where people feel comfortable being themselves. I enjoy helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, autism, life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth while developing practical tools for lasting change. For those who desire it, I also offer faith-integrated counseling from a Christian perspective.

With 18 years of experience in the mental health and addiction field, I specialize in helping clients navigate the complex intersections of addiction, depression, and anxiety. My approach focuses on creating a non-judgmental, collaborative space where individuals can build sustainable, healthy coping skills and rediscover a sense of purpose. My desire is for clients to make the long-term life change that they desire.

Reaching out is a meaningful first step— I am glad you are here. For me, therapy is about creating a genuine connection where we can talk openly, make sense of things and figure out what comes next based on what matters to you. After 25 years working in behavioral health with adults from many different backgrounds, I've learned there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I value genuine connection, collaboration and even a little humor when it fits the moment. I also understand that life doesn't always follow the plan we had in mind and sometimes we need support navigating the chapters we didn't expect.

Hi, I'm Ellise, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio. For the past eight years I've been dedicated to supporting adult patients with PTSD/PTSI, anxiety, depression, BPD, Women's Issues (fertility, loss, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause) and Substance Abuse diagnoses become the best version of themselves. My therapeutic approach is rooted in CBT, DBT, EFT, Somatic Experiencing and IFS, I tend to use a blend of these methods in my sessions to best target what goals you as my patient set. It's my goal to help you achieve balance in your life and become the best version of yourself.

Hi and Welcome, I am Holly. I knew I wanted to help others, and after exploring various careers, I finally found my calling as a Social Worker/Therapist, and I haven’t looked back since. I believe that every single human being has some healing to do. Improving your self-awareness and your outlook on troubling situations are just two of the ways in which Individual Therapy can dramatically change your life. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, I’m dedicated to helping you find your way to better mental health. As a therapist, I strive to help people navigate the complexities of life by supporting them as they identify struggles and tackle them head-on. I remain focused on adult individual therapy and work with clients who suffer from grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and racial issues by gaining coping skills, boundaries, and a safe place to talk and process. I also work with relationship and/or job stressors, life transitions, and general support. I am passionate about helping those in helping professions by working with health professionals and first responders who are dealing with secondary trauma. It is important for me to educate and incorporate the benefits of health and lifestyle, and connect the mind, body, and spiritual connection, and their impact on mental health. Working with clients on the mind, body, and spirit connection. My therapies include talk therapy, Solution-Focused brief therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. We will assess and find the therapy that best meets your needs. I will meet you where you are and work with you to identify goals so you can move toward emotional healing and well-being, so you can Survive, Persevere, and Thrive!

My approach is down to earth. I meet you where you are. I listen for what you do not say. I strike a balance between accepting you just as you are but gently motivating you to implement sustainable change that you can feel proud of. I am comfortable in spaces that feel embarrassing. I bring life experience into the therapy session in the way in which I show up for you.

Hello, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW and LISW) based in Pennsylvania and Ohio. I received my Masters from the University of Pittsburgh and have been practicing for 15 years. I help adults struggling with an array of mental health disorders. I am able to work with a wide age range with struggles in everyday life stressors to trauma and everything in between.

Marcus Jones is a result driven therapist that assists individuals in managing symptoms of mental illness, maintaining sobriety, resolving motivations for self-defeating thoughts and behaviors, and improving relationships. His experience is inclusive of adolescent and adult populations. Marcus is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Alcohol and drug Counselor, and Certified Anger Management Specialist. He earned his Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Southwest, Masters of Business Administration and Bachelor in Organizational management from Ashford University. Marcus has has worked in the field of Mental health for 20 years. In the last 7 years, he has provided counseling services in individual, families and groups, with experience in a range of settings from community counseling to inpatient treatment settings. He specializes in Addiction, Anger Management and Men issues. He has served as the Director of Inpatient Addiction and Outpatient treatment services at an Atlanta based Mental health hospital, he is the former host of 102.6 the Situations Radio’s Mental Health Monday’s. He has an in-depth understanding of the different levels of mental Healthcare and how they can best serve individuals suffering from Mental Illness.

I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Master of Social Work degree in 1992. I am dually and independently licensed in mental health (Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor or LISW-S) and substance abuse (Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor - Clinical Supervisor or LICDC-CS). I started out working with children and families, foster care, and adoption at non-profit agencies, helping families to overcome obstacles to success. For the past 25 years, I have worked with men and women who are struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, mental health issues, substance use issues, and other issues, to learn the skills and thought processes needed to become successful. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Anger Management, Life Transitions, Stress Management, Women's Issues, and Ethnicity/Diversity Issues.

Dawn Jones-Wilson is a licensed professional counselor who strongly believes that growth is crucial to her clients' success. Dawn earned a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development with a focus on mental health counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. Over the past 15 years, she has provided counseling services to diverse populations in a variety of settings.  Dawn is passionate about helping people find the courage to pursue their goals and reach their full potential. In order to be the best therapist she can be, she is dedicated to continuously growing.

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 14 years of experience working as a clinician, therapist , and crisis interventionist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use problems, psychosis, and ADHD. I also helped people who have experienced trauma and/or emotional abuse. I would like to clarify my expertise does not include eating disorders, or pornography addiction, although I do understand some of the symptoms and causes. AGAIN, NO PORN ADDICTIONS, COUPLES COUNSELING, OR MARRIAGE COUNSELING. My therapy style is genuine and solution focused.. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is dialectical behavioral based with strengths perspective and motivational interviewing. Any treatment plan to meet your needs will be collaborative, timely, and with measurable goals. Usually following the "S.M.A.R.T." goal format. Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely. I have worked extensively in crisis intervention in the agency and on the streets, in hospitals, and in mental health courts and case management agencies, and have managed in this capacity. I also have many years experience related to substance use disorders and have worked as a therapist utilizing primarily Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as my main approach as well as utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy . These tools can be modified in a number of ways to help clients achieve their goals . Regardless of any experience, upbringing, current, or past situation, everyone has choices they can make that best serves them and the life they want to live. I look forward to working with you!

Hi, I’m Ashley, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) with 13 years of clinical experience in Ohio and Virginia. I provide individual therapy for adults from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, with a focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals (including ADHD, autistic, and highly sensitive people) as they navigate life transitions such as career changes, relationship shifts, parenthood, relocation, and evolving identities. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, and self-doubt, as well as those exploring relationship challenges and questions around meaning, spirituality, and purpose. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-based, integrating mindfulness-based cognitive strategies, psychodynamic insight, and values-centered living. I aim to create a warm, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where you can show up as your full self, explore your experiences, deepen self-understanding, and move toward a life that feels more aligned, sustainable, and authentic.

My clients have laughed, cried, practiced new things, and worked very, very hard. The only thing I ask, as a therapist, is to have hope and do the work. Each client is a functioning part of a larger whole that wants to stay the same. I see no sense in blaming a person for situations they did not create; it's what each person does that counts.

I am an LPCC-S and LCDC III specializing in working with adults who are navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, addiction, depression, various life stressors, relationship challenges, etc. I have been passionate about mental health and community behavioral health since 2014, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have built my career around supporting individuals through some of the most difficult and transformative periods of their lives. Throughout my experience, I have had the opportunity to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and with many different life experiences. I believe that every person’s story is unique, and I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment where clients feel comfortable being open and honest about what they are experiencing. I approach therapy with compassion, respect, and genuine curiosity about each person I work with. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, recognize their strengths, develop healthy coping skills, and feel empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. I believe that seeking therapy is a sign of strength, and I am honored to walk alongside my clients as they work toward healing, growth, and a greater sense of well-being.

Your story is unique and you deserve an individualized approach to care, where you feel safe and heard. I believe you are the expert in your life experiences and we will work together to develop goals and strengths to improve your overall quality of life. Our sessions will be centered around a holistic approach that aligns with your personal strengths, needs, abilities and preferences to meet your goals and build self worth, while navigating difficult emotions, relationships, anxiety, trauma and decreasing depressive symptoms

My name is Michael Starr, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I believe therapy is more than just problem-solving, it’s a place to rediscover who you are, heal what’s been hidden, and move forward with clarity and strength. I work with individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, identity questions, and emotional overwhelm. My style is honest, grounded, and deeply respectful of the human experience. I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused CBT, but I also hold space for what cannot always be explained, your story, your meaning, your growth. Clients often come to me feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. Together, we uncover the patterns keeping you there and build the insight, skills, and resilience to move through them. You won’t be rushed or judged. You’ll be heard, supported, and challenged when needed. You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to be willing to start. Healing begins with one honest conversation, and I’m here to take that step with you.

As a Supervising Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-SUPV), Corey Cotton has served his community by providing mental health treatment to many diverse populations since 2008. His professional areas of competence include disorders such as Depression, Chemical Dependency, Addictions, Anger, Stress Management, Post-Traumatic Stress, Anxiety, Marriage, Family, and Relationship issues. He also has professional experience in the diagnosing and treatment of emotional disorders such as Bipolar, ADHD, Schizophrenia as well as many other mental disorders.

The one question I get most often by clients and peers is: Why did you go into the counseling profession? My response is always the same. First, I have always had a desire to help people in a time of need or distress. I have felt this way as far back as high school. Secondly, I went through a debilitating anxiety disorder in my mid-twenties. I know first-hand the helplessness and desperation mental and emotional pain causes. I never condone a therapist sharing with a client, they know how the client feels unless they themselves have experienced a similar type of pain. Lastly, I believe in the power of counseling and the benefits it can offer. Counseling is very different from medicine. Counseling requires the client to be actively involved in the process of healing and growth rather than taking medication and waiting for it to work. Counseling empowers a client to by allowing them to see their progress towards the life they desire on a daily, weekly, and even monthly basis.

Hi, I'm Melissa, and I’m deeply passionate about helping those who serve and those who are facing unique challenges. I understand the toll that trauma, high-stress environments, and coping with loss can take, especially for first responders, veterans, and those struggling with addiction. If you’re feeling isolated, dealing with the weight of unresolved trauma, or navigating the pull of gambling or substance use, I want you to know you’re not alone. My goal is to offer you a compassionate, supportive space where you feel heard and understood, no matter where you are on your journey. In our work together, I use proven methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and strengths-based approaches, tailoring them to meet your unique needs. My approach is person-centered, focused on helping you understand your experiences and empowering you to build healthier coping mechanisms and resilience. Throughout sessions, you can expect to gain new insights, manage stress, and develop skills to overcome personal obstacles. My goal is to help you rediscover balance, purpose, and a renewed sense of hope. Whether you're seeking a partner in healing or a fresh start, I'm here to support you in reaching your goals. Please book a consult using my website link!

Katrina Noble Johnson is a licensed independent clinical social worker and chemical dependency counselor with over 25 years of experience. She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Cincinnati. Katrina provides specialized mental health and addiction treatment to individuals, children, families, and diverse populations, including military personnel, the homeless, and the elderly. Additionally, she has volunteered for various community and religious organizations in her area.

I am a dual-licensed clinical mental health counselor and independent chemical dependency counselor with 10 years of clinical experience, and I am nationally certified by the NBCC. My work is grounded in more than 20 years of service to diverse communities, and I bring a warm, steady, and compassionate presence to every session. My therapeutic style is eclectic, but rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy. I specialize in anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and addictions, and I help clients understand the patterns that shape their lives so they can build new ones with intention and confidence. Clients often describe me as direct yet deeply supportive — someone who can challenge them while also creating a space where they feel genuinely seen. I believe growth is a collaborative process, and I am committed to helping you become the strongest, most grounded version of yourself. If you’re ready to move forward with clarity and support, I’m here to walk that path with you.

Hi! Are you feeling anxious, confused, depressed, or struggling with life in other ways? My name is Alyce and I offer person-centered therapy in a safe space for you to be heard. I like to focus on individualized treatment based on you and your needs rather than cookie-cutter therapy. I have over 20+ years counseling experience with diverse populations and like helping others as I was helped earlier in my life.

As a licensed professional clinical counselor based in Ohio with over two decades of experience, I’m here to offer support for those wrestling with anxiety, alcohol and drug addiction, depression, trauma, stress, relational, life , self-esteem and ADHD. I firmly believe in tailoring my approach to fit your unique needs because I understand that one approach does not fit all. Let’s work together to explore your concerns and find solutions that resonate with you on a personal level. Your well-being is my priority, and I’m committed to seeing you as a whole person, not just a list of issues.

With 15 years of experience in the field of social work and a decade as a practicing therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and couples heal and grow through evidence-based, compassionate care.I focus on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma recovery, substance abuse treatment, and couples therapy. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, tailored to meet the unique needs of each person I work with. Whether you're navigating past trauma, struggling with addiction, or working to strengthen your relationships, I provide a safe and supportive space to move toward lasting change.

Hi there, my name’s Ephraim Tokar. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!