Therapists in Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH
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Erika Eisenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My clients are late diagnosed, self diagnosed, or suspecting/ exploring whether they are autistic and/ or ADHD. They may have masked, compensated and struggled trying to survive people and systems that reject, exclude, marginalize, pathologize, stereotype, dehumanize, and exploit ND people. Sensitive and hyper-empathic people with trauma, symptoms, relationships, and patterns they want to explore, understand, accept, resolve, and/or change. Learning to unmask (when it's safe). Decreasing shame, and internalized ableism. Increasing self compassion, self understanding, self acceptance, authenticity, hope, and self worth.
My clients are late diagnosed, self diagnosed, or suspecting/ exploring whether they are autistic and/ or ADHD. They may have masked, compensated and struggled trying to survive people and systems that reject, exclude, marginalize, pathologize, stereotype, dehumanize, and exploit ND people. Sensitive and hyper-empathic people with trauma, symptoms, relationships, and patterns they want to explore, understand, accept, resolve, and/or change. Learning to unmask (when it's safe). Decreasing shame, and internalized ableism. Increasing self compassion, self understanding, self acceptance, authenticity, hope, and self worth.
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LeeAnn Eakins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
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.
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.
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Brian Wright Counseling
Counselor, LPCC, LICDC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
I believe that counseling doesn't come with a manual or a "cookie-cutter" approach. You are a person with feelings and thoughts unique to your own concerns and issues. I don't approach our counseling relationship based on your diagnosis or societal labels. I try to assist according to how you see your world and recognize that we all make different choices. We don't have to be held captive to a mental illness and I will help you try to find the "keys to those locks".
I believe that counseling doesn't come with a manual or a "cookie-cutter" approach. You are a person with feelings and thoughts unique to your own concerns and issues. I don't approach our counseling relationship based on your diagnosis or societal labels. I try to assist according to how you see your world and recognize that we all make different choices. We don't have to be held captive to a mental illness and I will help you try to find the "keys to those locks".
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Linda M Mika
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Being a Solution-Focused therapist, I can help you set goals and find direction. Whether you need clarity with individual issues or are dealing with marital or family concerns, together we can develop a path to recovery.
Being a Solution-Focused therapist, I can help you set goals and find direction. Whether you need clarity with individual issues or are dealing with marital or family concerns, together we can develop a path to recovery.
David Jennings
Counselor, LPCC, LICDC, CEAP
Verified Verified
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
As a Premier Counseling and Coaching Services Provider, I am passionate about providing counseling services to clientele. Through our diverse journey in life there are stories related to managing daily living situations and events. Stress may occur around individuals, couples, families, addiction, health, work or school situations. These stressors can come in all directions which has a ripple effect on daily life functions and emotional well being. Confidential Counseling with a Professional Clinical Counselor can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression and enhance coping skills and strengthen relationships.
As a Premier Counseling and Coaching Services Provider, I am passionate about providing counseling services to clientele. Through our diverse journey in life there are stories related to managing daily living situations and events. Stress may occur around individuals, couples, families, addiction, health, work or school situations. These stressors can come in all directions which has a ripple effect on daily life functions and emotional well being. Confidential Counseling with a Professional Clinical Counselor can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression and enhance coping skills and strengthen relationships.
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Gary W Jacobs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DMin, MDiv, LISW
Verified Verified
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Not accepting new clients
Lifeline Counseling LLC is a faith-based provider offering direct care in individual, pre-marital, and marriage counseling. Whether the concerns are related to personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning and well-being, Dr. Gary Jacobs uses an integrated, solution-focused approach best suited to each person's intellectual, physical, and spiritual strengths. With an emphasis on enhancing strengths, providing tools, and building skills, this client-driven approach is best suited to meet each person's particular goals for living and feeling well.
Lifeline Counseling LLC is a faith-based provider offering direct care in individual, pre-marital, and marriage counseling. Whether the concerns are related to personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning and well-being, Dr. Gary Jacobs uses an integrated, solution-focused approach best suited to each person's intellectual, physical, and spiritual strengths. With an emphasis on enhancing strengths, providing tools, and building skills, this client-driven approach is best suited to meet each person's particular goals for living and feeling well.
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Integrative Counseling Solutions
MS, LPCC, S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Integrative Counseling Solutions promotes the mental health and well-being of individuals who seek a better existence and personal growth. ICS integrates flexible counseling options in order to accommodate our clients and their individual needs. We do this by incorporating therapeutic skills with unique and individualized techniques.
Integrative Counseling Solutions promotes the mental health and well-being of individuals who seek a better existence and personal growth. ICS integrates flexible counseling options in order to accommodate our clients and their individual needs. We do this by incorporating therapeutic skills with unique and individualized techniques.
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Shelly Baxter
Counselor, MA, LPCC, S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
As a systemic couples, individual and family counselor, my interactive treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to assist clients as we resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. You will be encouraged, challenged, and taught skills that will help you implement healthy strategies, stop problematic patterns and behaviors so that you can be a better version of you.
As a systemic couples, individual and family counselor, my interactive treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to assist clients as we resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. You will be encouraged, challenged, and taught skills that will help you implement healthy strategies, stop problematic patterns and behaviors so that you can be a better version of you.
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Amanda D. Graves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
As a prospective client, it is important to familiarize yourself w/differing values, goals & practice styles that separate each of us as therapists. As your therapist, I won't profess to be an expert in your life, nor will I sit quietly nodding my head in complete silence. Instead, we'll actively engage together, side by side, tackling life's challenges. I'll draw on your insights & provide guidance to help create positive meaningful changes in your life. My unwavering commitment to transparency serves as the cornerstone of my practice, ensuring that your therapeutic journey is based upon trust, honesty & compassion.
As a prospective client, it is important to familiarize yourself w/differing values, goals & practice styles that separate each of us as therapists. As your therapist, I won't profess to be an expert in your life, nor will I sit quietly nodding my head in complete silence. Instead, we'll actively engage together, side by side, tackling life's challenges. I'll draw on your insights & provide guidance to help create positive meaningful changes in your life. My unwavering commitment to transparency serves as the cornerstone of my practice, ensuring that your therapeutic journey is based upon trust, honesty & compassion.
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Jenna Reynolds
Art Therapist, IMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Life can be hard and overwhelming. You might know what you need to do, but not be able to put the pieces together. Or you might not have any idea how to change your current cycles or patterns. I can help. My approach is friendly and conversational. I help clients to build insight, awareness, and coping skills. We work to use those skills to manage life stressors. past and present, more effectively. I have many tools and can focus treatment based on your individual needs. If one approach does not work, we will try another until finding something that helps.
Life can be hard and overwhelming. You might know what you need to do, but not be able to put the pieces together. Or you might not have any idea how to change your current cycles or patterns. I can help. My approach is friendly and conversational. I help clients to build insight, awareness, and coping skills. We work to use those skills to manage life stressors. past and present, more effectively. I have many tools and can focus treatment based on your individual needs. If one approach does not work, we will try another until finding something that helps.
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Ellen Noonan
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CTRP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Thank you for reading my profile! Are you searching for relief from a stressful life transition or an interruption on your life path? Would you like to have another point of view or perspective about what you are presently experiencing? Life transitions are difficult for us all and you are not alone in feeling lost and confused on how to move forward. Please contact me to see if I can help you find a more peaceful way to deal with life stressors. I can offer you a free 30 minute consultation by phone to see if we are a good fit.
Thank you for reading my profile! Are you searching for relief from a stressful life transition or an interruption on your life path? Would you like to have another point of view or perspective about what you are presently experiencing? Life transitions are difficult for us all and you are not alone in feeling lost and confused on how to move forward. Please contact me to see if I can help you find a more peaceful way to deal with life stressors. I can offer you a free 30 minute consultation by phone to see if we are a good fit.
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Dave Brewer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Everyone deserves a positive future. Life can be unpredictable, and we're here to help. My expertise focuses on understanding the intricacies of individual and family change. I specialize in supporting couples who seek to enhance their relationships or recover from infidelity. I support LGBTQ+ issues, intergenerational dynamics, kinship care and co-parenting. I work with individuals struggling with depression and anxiety as well as those seeking peace, joy and fulfillment.
Everyone deserves a positive future. Life can be unpredictable, and we're here to help. My expertise focuses on understanding the intricacies of individual and family change. I specialize in supporting couples who seek to enhance their relationships or recover from infidelity. I support LGBTQ+ issues, intergenerational dynamics, kinship care and co-parenting. I work with individuals struggling with depression and anxiety as well as those seeking peace, joy and fulfillment.
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Dr. Bree Ann McCabe
Counselor, EdD, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230 (Online Only)
I provide dynamic psychotherapy. This means we look for hidden patterns in behavior and emotional experience in order to understand ourselves and others while alleviating psychological tension.
I provide dynamic psychotherapy. This means we look for hidden patterns in behavior and emotional experience in order to understand ourselves and others while alleviating psychological tension.
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Healing Connections
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
My passion and expertise is in the treatment of trauma, specifically relational trauma. With the demands that Western society places on our time and energy to just meet basic survival needs, we have not been taught or experienced authentic and healthy relationships with others or ourselves. We will work together to identify your triggers or "stuck" points, and from there work with the mind and body to alter neuro-connections to create a different perspective and emotional experience. I utilize EMDR and traditional therapy and believe the path to healing is through strengthening adaptive connections with others and ourselves.
My passion and expertise is in the treatment of trauma, specifically relational trauma. With the demands that Western society places on our time and energy to just meet basic survival needs, we have not been taught or experienced authentic and healthy relationships with others or ourselves. We will work together to identify your triggers or "stuck" points, and from there work with the mind and body to alter neuro-connections to create a different perspective and emotional experience. I utilize EMDR and traditional therapy and believe the path to healing is through strengthening adaptive connections with others and ourselves.
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Logan Fang
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230 (Online Only)
I'm Logan and I'm an East Asian person who has lived insight into what it’s like to exist outside the majority in a state like Ohio. I’ve lived in the Midwest my whole life, and I also come from a background of being raised by immigrant communities. I have experience working with BIPOC communities, systemic-based trauma, and religious trauma. I believe it's crucial right now to prioritize decolonizing identity-specific therapy spaces, especially for QTBIPOC with intersecting marginalized identities.
I'm Logan and I'm an East Asian person who has lived insight into what it’s like to exist outside the majority in a state like Ohio. I’ve lived in the Midwest my whole life, and I also come from a background of being raised by immigrant communities. I have experience working with BIPOC communities, systemic-based trauma, and religious trauma. I believe it's crucial right now to prioritize decolonizing identity-specific therapy spaces, especially for QTBIPOC with intersecting marginalized identities.
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Jonathan A Schneider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
You are not broken, experiencing mental health concerns and challenges is not uncommon. I strive to honor the unique individual theraputic alliance for every person I work with as a change agent of positive progress in a person's life.
You are not broken, experiencing mental health concerns and challenges is not uncommon. I strive to honor the unique individual theraputic alliance for every person I work with as a change agent of positive progress in a person's life.
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Kristin Orr
Counselor, MA, LPC, CDCA, RDT, LMT
Verified Verified
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
My counseling style is warm, strengths-based and collaborative. I am authentic, empathic and playful. My work is rooted in a commitment to social justice and anti-oppression and I am strongly HAES and LGBTQIA+ affirming. I enjoy working with clients around issues of addiction recovery, trauma, grief and life transitions using creative arts, somatic and mindfulness-based approaches. I hold a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University New England and a M.A. in Drama Therapy from NYU. I have been licensed as a Massage Therapist since 2003, which gives me particular insight in to somatic expressions of trauma.
My counseling style is warm, strengths-based and collaborative. I am authentic, empathic and playful. My work is rooted in a commitment to social justice and anti-oppression and I am strongly HAES and LGBTQIA+ affirming. I enjoy working with clients around issues of addiction recovery, trauma, grief and life transitions using creative arts, somatic and mindfulness-based approaches. I hold a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University New England and a M.A. in Drama Therapy from NYU. I have been licensed as a Massage Therapist since 2003, which gives me particular insight in to somatic expressions of trauma.
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Dr. Jonathan Shay
Psychologist, PhD, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230
If you have ADHD or ADHD adjacent concerns (i.e. OCD, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues), you might find life events to be incredibly overwhelming (even simple work tasks and chores). You're noticing that life events like starting a new job or committing to an academic major might challenge your sense of identity, disrupt your routines, and cause you to question our goals and values. You might find that you're procrastinating, losing track of appointments, and forgetting things you should remember. In cases like this, it’s easy to feel stuck, lost, or helpless.
If you have ADHD or ADHD adjacent concerns (i.e. OCD, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues), you might find life events to be incredibly overwhelming (even simple work tasks and chores). You're noticing that life events like starting a new job or committing to an academic major might challenge your sense of identity, disrupt your routines, and cause you to question our goals and values. You might find that you're procrastinating, losing track of appointments, and forgetting things you should remember. In cases like this, it’s easy to feel stuck, lost, or helpless.
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John William Garrity
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH 45230 (Online Only)
I offer clients that I consult with over 40 years of experience in problem-solving efforts of multiple types of mental health, behavioral, interpersonal and emotional distress. During my career I have engaged clients in a variety of settings including group managed care practices, in-patient hospitals, outpatient community mental health and forensic. Clients have their unique expectations of treatment. Depending on temperament, some expect supportive feedback and advice while others respond best to directive interventions. Soliciting ongoing feedback from each client informs the best approach for the individual situation.
I offer clients that I consult with over 40 years of experience in problem-solving efforts of multiple types of mental health, behavioral, interpersonal and emotional distress. During my career I have engaged clients in a variety of settings including group managed care practices, in-patient hospitals, outpatient community mental health and forensic. Clients have their unique expectations of treatment. Depending on temperament, some expect supportive feedback and advice while others respond best to directive interventions. Soliciting ongoing feedback from each client informs the best approach for the individual situation.
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I am a Jungian-informed, credentialed music therapist who has been working in the mental health field for 10 years. I believe that the most effective therapist serves as a guide to help folks connect to their innermost thoughts, feelings, and values. I am interested in empowering my clients to discover and understand their unique qualities so that they may lead meaningful lives. I utilize the therapeutic relationship to explore attachment patterns in order to help people understand their own adaptations and needs, particularly if you have relational trauma.
I am a Jungian-informed, credentialed music therapist who has been working in the mental health field for 10 years. I believe that the most effective therapist serves as a guide to help folks connect to their innermost thoughts, feelings, and values. I am interested in empowering my clients to discover and understand their unique qualities so that they may lead meaningful lives. I utilize the therapeutic relationship to explore attachment patterns in order to help people understand their own adaptations and needs, particularly if you have relational trauma.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH
20+
Average cost per session
$135
Therapists in Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH who prioritize treating:
93% | Depression |
93% | Anxiety |
86% | Stress |
82% | Trauma and PTSD |
75% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Coping Skills |
71% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
81% | Aetna |
69% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
50% | Other |
How Therapists in Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH see their clients
79% | In Person and Online | |
21% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
66% | Female | |
27% | Male | |
7% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Mount Washington, Cincinnati?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.