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Samantha Fooce has been working in the human services field since 1999. Her first position as an unlicensed (paraprofessional) “Crisis Counselor” was working midnight shift in 1999-2001 at Pathways Inc’s Crisis Center in Ashland, Ky. Since that time, she has had experience working as a Child Protective Services Case Manager, Crime Victim’s Advocate, Therapeutic Program Worker, School-Based Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor and as a Clinical Director prior to opening her own office in 2019. She received her first license in counseling in 2007 in the state of Ohio and later became licensed in WV. It is likely that she has had the experience to understand the situations you are going through.

Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 23 years of experience in a community-based setting. I have 1-2 years experience in a private practice setting and my scope of practice includes expertise in depression anxiety trauma family conflict and ADHD. It also includes expertise in couples counseling, grief and loss, forgiveness therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness relaxation and guided imagery.

Hi! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. I received my Maters from Capella University and have been practicing for several years. I support and assist clients who want to make a positive difference in their lives by drawing on my clinical experience, compassion, and empathy. I create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment for my clients to listen and develop skills to effectively manage symptoms in order to improve everyday functioning.

Life is hard- we all need a little help and support on the journey. I see myself as walking beside the people I work with. Some need to look into the past and process it, receive a different perspective on it. Some have a specific goal in mind like decreasing anxiety by learning new skills in a short period of time. Others need a listening ear, with some insights sprinkled in. Kids need to play. Adults at times benefit from clarity and analysis. What do you need? I believe the interpersonal connection between counselor and client can be healing in and of itself. People are ones that hurt us, we're also the ones that heal each other.

Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Ohio. I have worked with various populations that range from children to older adults. As a social worker, I want to focus on meeting my clients where they are and become a supportive person. My approach is rooted in compassion and empathy, creating a safe space for healing and growth. Unlock your true potential and embrace a mindset of positivity and resilience. Together, we can navigate life's challenges and empower you to thrive.

I am Tammy, a professional clinical counselor-supervisor licensed in Ohio with over 20 years of experience working in helping professions. I started working remotely about three ago and it has been a true pleasure to be able to inspire others and create a safe place for those on a positive journey to inspire a new outlook about themselves. I value helping clients learn skills that they can implement in all facets of life for improved functioning.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio. I have over 7 years of counseling experience. Most of my experience is in private practice, and I also have experience providing counseling to adults with developmental disabilities. I have a special interest in women’s issues and life transitions. I look forward to helping you on your journey of growth and discovery.

In our first session, we will get to know each other and decide if we're a good fit. We will review your background and history as well as current struggles and symptoms. As well as talking about your goals and objectives, focusing on your priorities. I will ask you a lot of questions about your goals and objectives, and I hope you feel free to ask me questions, too!

I am an Ohio based mental health therapist with 14 years of professional work experience. I currently hold an LPCC-S license in the state of Ohio and have worked in a variety of mental health settings including school based, home based, community based, residential, and private practice and have specialized in treating survivors of human trafficking for the last 7 years. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, sexual based traumas, relationship issues, transitions into adulthood or parenting, personality disorders, codependency, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, and non-traditional relationship dynamics.

Hello there! I'm in North Canton, Ohio. I earned my Master's degree from the University of Akron and am currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Kentucky. As a retired military veteran, I specialize in supporting the military with service and reintegration. I also focus on young adults and adolescents through challenging life transitions and older adults toward reaching their fullest potential.

Hi, I'm Heather and am dually licensed as a mental health and chemical addiction counselor. My role is to support you, listen to you, and work with you to help you achieve your goals. Our sessions will be a collaborative journey, where we explore your thoughts and feelings together, at a pace that feels right to you. While you are the driving force of the our work together, I will encourage and challenge you to keep making progress.

Hello! My name is Cheryl Cox, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio. I have treated individuals seeking therapy for over 14 years, in-home, in-person within medical clinics and private practice and recently via online therapy for approximately 2 years. I feel that I have quite a down to earth approach and I take great strides in meeting you where you currently are regarding your present circumstances, situation, strengths and challenges. I also feel that humor is important in developing rapport and I very much enjoy adding a little levity, when appropriate. Whether you're dealing with feelings of overwhelm or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hang-ups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!

I'm glad that you're looking for help with whatever brought you here. I believe that therapy can be a supportive space for you and I to explore your journey. I facilitate this exploration through being attentive to you and your needs, noticing the effects of your experiences on your sense of self. We can also examine together how culture, society, and family influence our worlds, emotions, and identities. I've been practicing in school and community based settings since 2018, and received my independent license in 2023. Through working with a wide range of ages and populations, I've came to appreciate how hurt and pain are hard to carry alone, and I'm honored to be present on that journey with you. I also offer services in both English and Mandarin/Chinese.

I’ve worked as an Ohio licensed counselor since 2014. I began working in community mental health in 2012 on a Crisis Stabilization Unit where I received experience in a variety of departments including Prescreening, Emergency Services, Crisis Stabilization, and individual behavioral health counseling. I also have experience facilitating group therapy in the areas of Co-Occurring Disorders and Motivational Interviewing.

Hello, my name is Karen. I am an Independent Psychotherapist in Cincinnati, Ohio. I earned a Masters from the University of Pennsylvania through their advanced standing program in one year with a specialization on Mental Health and Addictions. Previous to that I earned a Bachelor's at Northern Kentucky University and graduated with honors. I place great pride and passion in helping individuals and couples that may be struggling with chronic stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, PTSD and complex trauma. My clients range in all ages and I utilize a multi-dimensional approach to the therapeutic process. I have worked with all populations providing integrated services in clinical, outpatient, inpatient, and school settings, as well as with the homeless population. I have also worked with all socio-economic backgrounds, cultures, disabilities, and religious beliefs. I wholeheartedly believe in providing a therapeutic atmosphere that offers a professional yet respectful environment where we can establish and build rapport in a trusting and safe space.

My name is Tiffany. I enjoy helping others become the best version of themselves and find positive ways to navigate issues that have presented themselves. We take each session at your pace and discuss the topics that are important to you. I practice active listening and help you make connections that you might not be aware of. We work together to help you reach your goals.

Hi, I'm Nicole. Are you an artist, creative type, or budding entrepreneur with a gift to share, but fear or roadblocks are getting in the way of taking the next steps? Are you going through a life transition and want to grow into the next stage healthy and happy? I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who understands that the ups and downs of life are not always easy and want to help you on your journey to harness these experiences in a productive way for you to reach and achieve your goals in whatever stage you're in.

Hi! My name is Diane Bales MS, LMHC, LPC. I am passionate about what I do. I love walking with clients through their journey of healing. I am known for really caring about my patients and I think that shows. I use an eclectic approach to treatment. I feel that everyone is different and not one approach works for everyone. I want my clients to feel that they have accomplished or overcome something during their time in therapy.

The clients who enjoy working with me the most are ones who feel like therapy does not work or does not work for them, individuals who have never tried therapy or people who are currently therapist or in another helping field. I tend to be more direct, I guide, and like to think of therapy as if we are walking up a mountain together each putting in the work. I will always out in the effort.

Greetings, my name is Michael Skoda, founder and Executive Director of The Dreaming Tree Counseling Center, where we are are helping individuals of all walks of life rebuild their roots and foundations to experience success with their personal goals. I provide expert guidance and support to help folks address their issues and help individuals accomplish their dreams. I have specific mastery of couples/marital issues, EMDR, addiction and ADHD issues.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Independent Social Worker based in Ohio. I received my Masters from the Case Western University and have been practicing for 10 years. I help women reconnect with the person that they want to be and learn how to take care of themselves in the process. I’ve walked a broken path and found healing, I want to give this gift to others.

Reaching out for help in the form of therapy is not an easy thing to do as many can attest, but by reading this biography, you are taking the first step in getting help for yourself or a loved one. At times, life offers many struggles and obstacles that can be difficult to overcome alone. Engaging in therapy will provide opportunities to explore and process the thoughts and feelings that prevent you from living your best life. Though the thought of therapy may be intimidating and even nerve-wrecking for some, I believe once a person finds the right therapist, they find a trusting confidant who seeks to understand and problem solve.

Hi, I'm Brandi and I'm excited to help individuals and couples improve communication and understanding in their relationships. Our potential to be well, cope with stress, be ourselves, and connect with others are continually linked and impacted by our relationships. Relationships are so important that they require consistent attention and effort for success. As a practical person and therapist, I offer strength-based brief therapy to give your relationships that attention to create change and increase that potential to be well. I've supported individuals, couples, and families from various walks of life and backgrounds for over 12 years from working with family crises as case management to professional counseling. Are you wanting a better relationship with yourself or to manage stress better? Are you tired of going in circles and ready to have more understanding in your relationships? Then let's get to work!

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.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio. I received my Masters from The Catholic University of America and have been practicing for 4 years. I help teenagers and adults struggling with their mental health become the best versions of themselves by finding coping skills, strategies, and interventions that help reduce/alleviate symptoms. I am gentle in my approach and move at the pace suitable for each individual client.

Hey There, I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio. I received a Masters degree in clinical mental health counseling from Ohio University. I also received my undergraduate in elementary education and taught school for 7 years before becoming a therapist. I help kids, adults and couples struggling with a wide range of challenges. I specially in EMDR therapy and many other types of evidence based therapies. My hobbies are hunting, fishing, golf, camping, kayaking and anything outdoors.

Hi! My name is Jana! Thank you for reading my profile :) I want you to know a little about me so you can decide if you'd like to schedule with me. I am licensed in Ohio and I have been a Therapist for over 10 years. I have been doing teletherapy for quite awhile now and I much prefer it to in-office settings. I am a mother to 3 wild kiddos, I live in the country and I [try to] make friends with feral cats. I am very chatty, I enjoy getting to know the people that I am working with. I have a lot of experience in several areas: domestic violence, narcissism, autism, intellectual disabilities, adhd, depression, pregnancy loss, anxiety, parenting issues, life changes, bullying, etc. I like a natural conversation style in sessions so it is as comfortable as possible!

Graduating in 2012, I have met with many hundreds of individuals, couples and families using a myriad of different methodologies. What I have learned is that the best way to help a client is to let go of anything you ever learned and connect with the person individual in front of you, not as a client but as a person. In addition, I take a highly biased and slanted bent towards your strengths and qualities with an unhidden agenda of manifesting your individual core beauty. In other words, this is a highly individual journey and the key to enjoying it is through highly colored lenses of your inexhaustible array of qualities. All methodology and techniques fall to the wayside.

I am a Licensed Independant Social Worker (LISW-S) with over 19 years of clinical experience in community mental health and private practice. I provide individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults, with specialty areas that include anxiety and depression issues, mindfulness, relaxation training, developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. I have two undergraduate degrees in Music and Psychology from Baldwin Wallace College and a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSSA) from Case Western Reserve University. I have experience in using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and mindfulness interventions with clients. I also have completed training in yoga and incorporate mind body interventions into counseling.

Greetings! I am a 2020 graduate of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio with a Masters in Social Sciences Administration. I have my independent license through the Counselor Social Worker Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT) in Ohio. I have experience in community mental health where I served as an intake worker diagnosing and treating individuals with many types of mental health diagnosis's. I am trained as a Guardian Ad Litem, Forensic Custody Evaluator, and also do contract work for level II PASRR review where I travel to psychiatric hospitals and psychiatric units to assess patients. I have also worked in private practice as a therapist over the past few years.

Hello! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio, and I have 20 years experience in providing therapy. I can provide sessions at my office for in-person sessions, as well as in video sessions. I work with individuals ages 18 and up, as well as couples. Together with my clients, I will help achieve the best version of themselves, working to resolve life issues and challenges.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! I am a licensed clinical social worker and enjoy helping others find that resolution to whatever stressors they are facing. I take a positive outlook approach and set my clients up for success! We do everything in “baby” steps because we want to succeed. I don’t allow my clients to set unrealistic goals and strive to help them find success in even the smallest things in life!

Hi! I'm a therapist licensed to practice independently in several states. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Master's of Social Work in 2006, and have been in practice since. I provide support to help teens and adults who are struggling with depression, mood swings, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. We may cover challenges pertaining to family, work, school, sports, substance use, household and parenting, to name a few.

Hi, my name is Tiffany. I have worked in the field of mental health/addiction treatment for 20 years. I have a heart for helping people. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Do you feel like you are broken and/or unsure of your life purpose? Join forces with me to understand your behaviors and untangle the messy web of life.

For more than a decade I have been counseling clients with a variety of mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual health struggles from a wide spectrum of personalities and life experiences. Each counseling experience brings challenges and victories. I consider it an honor and privilege to come alongside individuals or couples in need- to help in the healing process through processing trauma, identifying and replacing harmful and self-sabotaging patterns of behavior with restorative ones, providing mediation and advocacy, and offering compassion and accountability. I grew up in Ohio, but now live on a 17 acre homestead in the Ozarks with my wife of 17 years and our 6 children. My personal interests range from video games to lumberjacking. I have enjoyed the time and opportunity to work remotely and start a new chapter in my life with my family figuring out the homesteading chaos.

Hello, I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a certified case manager, and certified grief support professional. I hold a Masters Degree, Bacculeaur Degree. I continue to participate in yearly trainings and continued education in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief, individual counseling, and couples counseling. I have been in the field of assisting individuals transform their lives since 2007. I have worked with a diverse groups of individuals including adults with learning disabilities, children and families, individual counseling, couples counseling, and grief support groups. During my 15 years of service, I have worked with individuals in their home setting, office setting, and hospital setting. The one thing that has never changed is my capacity to help individuals transition to a new stage in life.

Sometimes life is hard. Do you find yourself struggling to find your way? Maybe trauma, depression, anxiety, a major mental illness or a substance use disorder is standing in your way to a comfortable, successful life. As Rumi reminds us "When you start to walk on the way, the way appears". I am here to empower you to do just that; discover your strengths and your way to creating or recapturing the healthy life you deserve.

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.

My name is Lauren Dicks and I am an independently licensed social worker. I work as a clinical therapist and have 14 years of work experience in mental health. I prioritize diversity and enjoys working with all age groups. I am certified in herbal medicine and can offer consultations on herbal medicine. I am also working towards earning a certification in EMDR therapy. I am yogi and certified to teach yoga. I love people and I would enjoy the opportunity to work with you!

Hi! My name Katelyn Strand. I earned my Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University and have 4 years of experience providing therapy to clients recovering from trauma and abuse, healing from depression and anxiety, and wanting to increase their skills use. I earned my Bachelor's in Education and worked for a couple years in the special education setting of a middle school. I love utilizing my education background with clients to teach new skills and support families as they navigate the education system as well. I offer in-person appointments in Westerville, OH and telehealth appointments from anywhere in Ohio. I am honored you would consider me for your therapy!

I look forward to meeting you. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 9 years experience. I obtained a Masters in Social Work from The Ohio State University and have gained experience working with the military and veteran communities in several states including Florida, California and Virginia. I was trained in cognitive behavioral therapy to treat symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, low self worth, past trauma and PTSD. I encourage clients to practice skills learned in between appointments to develop confidence in using new coping and communication skills with others and how they perceive themselves. I value honest direct discussions in the therapeutic relationship and look forward to working with you.

Hi there, William Silverstone here. I have always enjoyed relating to people. I like helping people get in touch with their innermost desires and dreams. We’ll identify any barriers you may be encountering and design a manageable game plan to help you overcome these hurdles and get you back in your proper stride. I have experience as a Clinical Social Worker counseling adult and geriatric patients in long-term care settings as well as providing counseling to adults and couples at a mental health facility, as a Licensed Social Worker providing behavioral health counseling to clients in a recovery setting. I have also worked as a Licensed Social Worker coordinating care and handling case management as part of a care team, and in the role of CPST (Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment) helping patients to monitor and reduce the severity of their symptoms. I work with all types of patients using an eclectic approach to determine the best treatment that is most likely to help you be successful based on each individual's particular situation, background and experience.

Hi, I'm a licensed psychologist. I have had a long career providing therapy to children and adults. I have learned many techniques over my career and can be effective with a wide variety of clients. I am very eclectic in my approach and will match the treatment to the individual. I have had considerable experience in conducting evaluations and am able to interpret and use other evaluations to assist in treatment.

Emma Franke is a mental health professional with her licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My goal as a counselor is to provide a safe space for clients to process difficult emotions, identify strengths, and develop resilience. I believe that building rapport and trust is essential to building any therapeutic alliance. I hope to have the opportunity to work with you on your journey.

Welcome! I'm a Counsellor (LPC) based near Pittsburgh. I offer therapy for busy people who need flexibility with their counseling sessions. I get it, not everyone can miss work/school to go to therapy. That is why I offer flexible hours and weekend sessions. I specialize in helping people move forward, feel confident, improve their self-esteem, and get unstuck from past issues. I use a holistic approach that connects the mind and body for tremendous healing in a short period. Offering a personalized, nonjudgmental space for open communication and genuine straight forward healing.

Greetings! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and have worked with offenders, anger management clients, couples, teens and adults struggling with ADHD, anxiety and depression. Through a strengths based approach, my clients learn more about themselves thus improving self-confidence, communication, mood and overall outlook on life. I love serving my teen and couples clients via the Gallup strengths test. This test helps individuals understand where their energy is highest and what they value most. It's not about "strengths", but values. I believe one of the best things we can do for ourselves is take the time to truly understand ourselves as this helps us learn to communicate effectively, be productive, overcome procrastination and more. This is one tool of many I enjoy using to help my clients.