Therapists in Ohio

I am Walter williams a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I received my Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling degree from Illinois Institute of Technology. I have over 20 years experience in rehabilitation psychology in a variety of settings. I have done crisis intervention in both inpatient and penal institutions. I have worked as a team leader for Assertive Community Treatment teams servicing chronically mentally ill people in the community. I have performed intake assessment, crisis intervention, suicide assessments, and brief grief counseling in multiple settings. I help adults struggling with major mental illness and or substance abuse to manage their thoughts and understand the dynamics of feelings thoughts and behaviors through evidence based practices likE CBT and Motivational Interviewing.

If you’ve spent your life holding the line — for your family, your community, your country — you know what it means to keep showing up even when it costs you. Whether you wear a uniform, lead from behind the scenes, or simply hold things together for everyone else, the weight you carry is real. We live in a world that feels divided. Every headline, every conversation, can become a reminder of how far apart people seem. For many trauma survivors — and especially for first responders, police officers, firefighters, and paramedics — this division can deepen old wounds. The noise, the criticism, the lack of understanding from those who’ve never walked in your shoes can leave you feeling unseen and disconnected. Therapy shouldn’t be another place where you feel judged or misunderstood. My work is grounded in respect — for who you are, what you believe, and what you’ve endured. I work with people from all political backgrounds and walks of life who’ve faced trauma, burnout, and the invisible injuries that come from witnessing too much for too long. Through gentle, evidence-based approaches like Brainspotting, we create space for your body and mind to release what’s been stored — without forcing words or reliving trauma. You don’t have to choose a side to heal. You don’t have to explain why you’re tired, angry, or numb. You just have to show up as you are. Healing is not weakness. It’s strength. It’s the courage to reclaim your peace, even in a world that keeps asking you to stay in survival mode. You’ve served others long enough. Now, it’s time to come home to yourself.

I have been a Social Worker for 20 years working with people with all types of concerns for their ability to be successful in this life. If you feel sad or are depressed, anxious, angry, misfit or have parenting problems, career challenges, or are transitioning into a new phase of life that has you questioning who you are, let's talk about it. If you have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse I will help you regain your strength to move to a better place. My counseling style is conversational and interactive. I will help you find the answers that you have to better your life and how you feel about yourself. I believe in treating everyone with kindness, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines many styles including cognitive-behavioral and motivational interviewing. We will plan treatment to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to look directly in the mirror at yourself and make the changes that will take you to a happier, more fulfilling life. I will support and empower you to take the path of your choice to the goals that you have always had. Let's talk!

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.