Therapists in Ohio

I am seeing existing clients or new clients on Xmas 2025! Before anything else, I want to honor you — not just for what you have survived, but for the courage it takes to keep choosing yourself after years of adaptation, endurance, and quiet strength. Thriving is not accidental; it is a deeply intentional act, and you are already on that path. The people I work with are thrivers. They are individuals who have lived through family conflict, sexual abuse, betrayal, and childhood trauma, and who are now reclaiming their lives with clarity and purpose. Their experiences matter, but they do not define the future they are creating. These are people who refuse to let pain have the final word. Many of my clients are thoughtful, intuitive, and deeply capable. They are often the ones others rely on — the helpers, the strong ones, the ones who learned early how to hold everything together while carrying pain beneath the surface. They have reflected, read, and tried to heal. What they are seeking now is not more insight, but a felt sense of safety — the ability to experience joy, connection, and rest without bracing for what might go wrong. Moving from survival to thriving is not about erasing the past; it is about reclaiming what trauma interrupted. It is learning to trust your needs again, allowing your voice to take up space, and experiencing emotions without being overwhelmed by them. Thriving shows up in the body — in steadier breath, clearer boundaries, deeper presence, and relationships that feel mutual and grounded. In our work together, we focus on expanding your capacity for aliveness. This means rebuilding internal safety, strengthening identity, and supporting the parts of you that learned to survive, while making space for the parts ready to live.

Welcome! I'm Alexis McDonald, LISW-S Please take a moment to acknowledge you have taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, you have taken the first step by simply looking into how you can begin to address what you are experiencing. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, trauma and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life. Counseling can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you so deeply deserve. If that's what you're looking for, I'm here when you're ready to share.

I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker who truly believes in the power of connection and understanding. I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges—whether it's managing anxiety, healing from trauma, or overcoming struggles with addiction or relationships. My approach is grounded in compassion, and I’m passionate about helping you tap into your inner strength to make meaningful, lasting changes. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel supported, heard, and empowered to move forward at your own pace.

At different points in our lives, we may encounter challenges that feel overwhelming. Often, the hardest step is simply reaching out for help. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio, credentialed by the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Malone University (2022) and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University (2020). I currently serve as Secretary on the Board for the Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities of Ohio and was honored to be the 2022–2023 Emerging Leader for the Ohio Association for Specialists in Group Work.