Teletherapy for Dublin, OH
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Aaron L Engel
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dublin, OH 43017
You feel like your romantic relationship lacks direction. You start arguing over small things, but the arguments perhaps persist because you both focus on winning instead of solving the problem. You have stressful careers, but meeting career and home demands seem impossible. You want the best for your kids, but are you pushing them too hard or not hard enough? Perhaps you are both used to getting your way at work, but at home, there is a need for compromise. Maybe the spark that was once there has left, at least most of the time. You want to have what you once had, but are not sure how. You love your partner but aren't "in love."
You feel like your romantic relationship lacks direction. You start arguing over small things, but the arguments perhaps persist because you both focus on winning instead of solving the problem. You have stressful careers, but meeting career and home demands seem impossible. You want the best for your kids, but are you pushing them too hard or not hard enough? Perhaps you are both used to getting your way at work, but at home, there is a need for compromise. Maybe the spark that was once there has left, at least most of the time. You want to have what you once had, but are not sure how. You love your partner but aren't "in love."
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Struggling with life's challenges or feeling held back by past experiences? As a holistic mental health therapist specializing in trauma and grief, I focus on uncovering the root causes impacting your well-being. Whether you're a teen navigating life changes or an adult seeking clarity, my approach integrates mental and physical health. Together, we'll explore holistic solutions, including EMDR therapy, to promote healing and transformative growth. Let's embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery, understanding your unique journey and fostering holistic well-being.
Struggling with life's challenges or feeling held back by past experiences? As a holistic mental health therapist specializing in trauma and grief, I focus on uncovering the root causes impacting your well-being. Whether you're a teen navigating life changes or an adult seeking clarity, my approach integrates mental and physical health. Together, we'll explore holistic solutions, including EMDR therapy, to promote healing and transformative growth. Let's embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery, understanding your unique journey and fostering holistic well-being.
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Melissa Foster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dublin, OH 43017
My ideal client is someone ready to make changes in their life. Feeling the impact of stress, burn out or vicarious trauma? Experience an on the job accident or critical incident? I am a certified EMDR therapist with a passion for helping other helping professionals and high risk occupations (first responders, nurses, military) (and their families age 14+) overcome the challenges that life can bring. In addition to the typical outpatient appointment model, I offer extended therapy session for intensives (90+ mins). My approach to therapy is centered on empathy, active listening, and providing a safe and nurturing environment.
My ideal client is someone ready to make changes in their life. Feeling the impact of stress, burn out or vicarious trauma? Experience an on the job accident or critical incident? I am a certified EMDR therapist with a passion for helping other helping professionals and high risk occupations (first responders, nurses, military) (and their families age 14+) overcome the challenges that life can bring. In addition to the typical outpatient appointment model, I offer extended therapy session for intensives (90+ mins). My approach to therapy is centered on empathy, active listening, and providing a safe and nurturing environment.
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Eating Disorder Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, OH 43017
I know you have tried everything you could. You’ve done the research and reached out for help. You may have blamed yourself, asking ‘Why didn’t I see this sooner?’ ‘Why didn’t I notice they were losing weight?’, ‘Why is it still so hard, we’ve been going to therapy? Or ‘they’re eating more, why are things still so tense?’ If you are feeling lost, hopeless, frustrated, angry, confused and discouraged, you are not alone. If you feel like no one understands and nothing has helped, you are not alone.
I know you have tried everything you could. You’ve done the research and reached out for help. You may have blamed yourself, asking ‘Why didn’t I see this sooner?’ ‘Why didn’t I notice they were losing weight?’, ‘Why is it still so hard, we’ve been going to therapy? Or ‘they’re eating more, why are things still so tense?’ If you are feeling lost, hopeless, frustrated, angry, confused and discouraged, you are not alone. If you feel like no one understands and nothing has helped, you are not alone.
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Jill Clemans Niswonger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, IMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dublin, OH 43016
I love to help couples and relationships find their connection. You might feel there is a pattern to your fights. You argue about the same things and are both left feeling alone and not important to your person. We will explore how to identify and ask for what you want in a way that feels less threatening to the relationship. Let's rebuild the intimacy and closeness that you need to feel fulfilled. Working on communication by expressing our emotions and needs, slowing down the cycle and developing new experiences can bring about lasting connection.
I love to help couples and relationships find their connection. You might feel there is a pattern to your fights. You argue about the same things and are both left feeling alone and not important to your person. We will explore how to identify and ask for what you want in a way that feels less threatening to the relationship. Let's rebuild the intimacy and closeness that you need to feel fulfilled. Working on communication by expressing our emotions and needs, slowing down the cycle and developing new experiences can bring about lasting connection.
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Sarah Patch
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dublin, OH 43017
When people first see me they are full of stress, anxiety, and fear. They make decisions to please others and avoid tension. They can't seem to find order in the chaos of their lives. Their fear of what others think and lack of confidence keep them feeling stuck under a crushing weight of expectation from others and themselves. Before coming to see me, their brains felt more like an enemy than a vital organ. Their ability to trust themselves and others had collapsed. Like my clients, you deserve to understand your brain so that you can be in the driver's seat of your life.
When people first see me they are full of stress, anxiety, and fear. They make decisions to please others and avoid tension. They can't seem to find order in the chaos of their lives. Their fear of what others think and lack of confidence keep them feeling stuck under a crushing weight of expectation from others and themselves. Before coming to see me, their brains felt more like an enemy than a vital organ. Their ability to trust themselves and others had collapsed. Like my clients, you deserve to understand your brain so that you can be in the driver's seat of your life.
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Do you find yourself feeling sadness, anxiety, and despair but you don't know why? Do you find yourself dismissing these feelings because you know you have a great life on paper? Maybe because you realize how fortunate you are, you feel ashamed and embarrassed to tell others about how you're really feeling and so instead you have been dealing with these feelings all on your own. It's ok to feel this way and please know that you're not alone. Together, we will work to understand where this pain is coming from because that pain you're feeling is real. And together, we will work to help you restore your life to where you want it.
Do you find yourself feeling sadness, anxiety, and despair but you don't know why? Do you find yourself dismissing these feelings because you know you have a great life on paper? Maybe because you realize how fortunate you are, you feel ashamed and embarrassed to tell others about how you're really feeling and so instead you have been dealing with these feelings all on your own. It's ok to feel this way and please know that you're not alone. Together, we will work to understand where this pain is coming from because that pain you're feeling is real. And together, we will work to help you restore your life to where you want it.
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Dr. Ronald T. Fleming Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
PhD, MTh, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dublin, OH 43017 (Online Only)
Sometimes life can leave us off balance. My desire is to walk alongside and help you gain your footing. With the fast pace of society, there are bound to be challenges. Taking action is the necessary first step toward further growth and development. The hope is to help clients gain insight into building a therapeutic relationship fostered by authenticity and trust.
Sometimes life can leave us off balance. My desire is to walk alongside and help you gain your footing. With the fast pace of society, there are bound to be challenges. Taking action is the necessary first step toward further growth and development. The hope is to help clients gain insight into building a therapeutic relationship fostered by authenticity and trust.
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Ambulatory detox, Medication Assisted Treatment, PHP, IOP (intensive outpatient therapy, virtual IOP, outpatient therapy, Aftercare, and Case Management Services. .If clients are in need of a higher level of care prior to coming to Dove, I will assist in the process with a partnering detox facility. Ideal clients for Dove Recovery are those men, and women struggling with mental health, drugs, and alcohol. We do exceptional work with those who have mental health issues, such as bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and others, with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder. Walk-ins welcome.
Ambulatory detox, Medication Assisted Treatment, PHP, IOP (intensive outpatient therapy, virtual IOP, outpatient therapy, Aftercare, and Case Management Services. .If clients are in need of a higher level of care prior to coming to Dove, I will assist in the process with a partnering detox facility. Ideal clients for Dove Recovery are those men, and women struggling with mental health, drugs, and alcohol. We do exceptional work with those who have mental health issues, such as bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and others, with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder. Walk-ins welcome.
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Easily bored, sensitive to distractions, creative, and intense. Have you always felt "different" as you were growing up and even as an adult? You are feeling lost by stress and anxiety, and has difficulty to have a sense of direction and control in your life. Financial struggles feel like outside of this world problem you can't have any control over. -> I specialize in Adult ADHD and am the only Certified Financial Therapy Practitioner in Ohio. I offer individual services to those with adult ADHD and individual/couples services for financial therapy.
Easily bored, sensitive to distractions, creative, and intense. Have you always felt "different" as you were growing up and even as an adult? You are feeling lost by stress and anxiety, and has difficulty to have a sense of direction and control in your life. Financial struggles feel like outside of this world problem you can't have any control over. -> I specialize in Adult ADHD and am the only Certified Financial Therapy Practitioner in Ohio. I offer individual services to those with adult ADHD and individual/couples services for financial therapy.
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Michael Crowdes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dublin, OH 43016 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing grief and anxiety. Grief can be a complex and challenging process, and I provide a supportive and nurturing space for clients to explore their emotions, find meaning in their loss, and gradually heal. Anxiety is another area of expertise, and I assist individuals in understanding the underlying causes of their anxiety and developing practical tools to manage and reduce its impact on their daily lives. I provide a nonjudgmental and safe environment where clients can explore their fears, develop self-compassion, and cultivate resilience.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing grief and anxiety. Grief can be a complex and challenging process, and I provide a supportive and nurturing space for clients to explore their emotions, find meaning in their loss, and gradually heal. Anxiety is another area of expertise, and I assist individuals in understanding the underlying causes of their anxiety and developing practical tools to manage and reduce its impact on their daily lives. I provide a nonjudgmental and safe environment where clients can explore their fears, develop self-compassion, and cultivate resilience.
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Reaching out for help takes a lot of courage and insight. I am here to help. I have worked in the counseling field for the last 20 years in private practice, treatment centers and in Higher Education. I enjoy helping others work through life situations and difficulties to regain their sense of self and worth. I utilize the treatment modality that fits your personality and comfort level. I bring with me a wealth of knowledge, empathy and a belief that no situation is hopeless.
Reaching out for help takes a lot of courage and insight. I am here to help. I have worked in the counseling field for the last 20 years in private practice, treatment centers and in Higher Education. I enjoy helping others work through life situations and difficulties to regain their sense of self and worth. I utilize the treatment modality that fits your personality and comfort level. I bring with me a wealth of knowledge, empathy and a belief that no situation is hopeless.
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If you’re looking for a peaceful space to help you sort out stressful thoughts and discover new insights, I can help. As a person-centered counselor, I believe you have the potential to find the answers you seek. My role is to collaborate and guide you along the way. I’m a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). This means I have specialized training in exploring the causes and treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. Along with talk therapy, I use techniques such as mindfulness, movement, grounding, and breathwork.
If you’re looking for a peaceful space to help you sort out stressful thoughts and discover new insights, I can help. As a person-centered counselor, I believe you have the potential to find the answers you seek. My role is to collaborate and guide you along the way. I’m a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). This means I have specialized training in exploring the causes and treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. Along with talk therapy, I use techniques such as mindfulness, movement, grounding, and breathwork.
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Katherine Pixley
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dublin, OH 43016 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I strive to assist my clients to move through challenging experiences by helping them with understanding the power of the mind/body connection. The hope is that once this connection is better understood, an individual can reconnect to their life fully. I have had the privilege to work in community, school, and hospital environments as well as private practice settings with children to adults.
Hello! I am a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I strive to assist my clients to move through challenging experiences by helping them with understanding the power of the mind/body connection. The hope is that once this connection is better understood, an individual can reconnect to their life fully. I have had the privilege to work in community, school, and hospital environments as well as private practice settings with children to adults.
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We live in a time where mental health struggle is a highly prevalent reality. I regularly talk with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with challenges including anxiety, ADHD, depression, and family concerns. Many times, we feel depressed and anxious because of negative thoughts about self, overwhelming circumstances, and challenging relational dynamics. These concerns are extremely common and are causing many people to have difficulty experiencing life with joy and satisfaction and functioning to their full potential.
We live in a time where mental health struggle is a highly prevalent reality. I regularly talk with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with challenges including anxiety, ADHD, depression, and family concerns. Many times, we feel depressed and anxious because of negative thoughts about self, overwhelming circumstances, and challenging relational dynamics. These concerns are extremely common and are causing many people to have difficulty experiencing life with joy and satisfaction and functioning to their full potential.
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Coming to see a counselor is a really big step towards growth and healing. I want to walk along side you and process through the things that brought you in. I focus on working with couples/ relational issues, addiction/ substance abuse, mood and anxiety, grief/ loss, adjustment/ life transition, self-esteem, trauma related issues, and concerns/ struggles with spiritual related topics. I have been trained in the Gottman method for couples counseling. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have both addiction and mental health related issues.
Coming to see a counselor is a really big step towards growth and healing. I want to walk along side you and process through the things that brought you in. I focus on working with couples/ relational issues, addiction/ substance abuse, mood and anxiety, grief/ loss, adjustment/ life transition, self-esteem, trauma related issues, and concerns/ struggles with spiritual related topics. I have been trained in the Gottman method for couples counseling. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have both addiction and mental health related issues.
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I am a licensed social worker who has worked in a variety of settings to empower and support vulnerable populations. I trained in the neonatal intensive care unit of my local Level One trauma center in NEO helping parents navigate the care needs of their new child as well as their own physical and behavioral health needs. My training also includes working with patients at the Columbus Free Clinic, women in transitional supportive housing and survivors of domestic violence. I have extensive experience in helping guide individuals through complex social safety net programs and providing referrals to community support agencies.
I am a licensed social worker who has worked in a variety of settings to empower and support vulnerable populations. I trained in the neonatal intensive care unit of my local Level One trauma center in NEO helping parents navigate the care needs of their new child as well as their own physical and behavioral health needs. My training also includes working with patients at the Columbus Free Clinic, women in transitional supportive housing and survivors of domestic violence. I have extensive experience in helping guide individuals through complex social safety net programs and providing referrals to community support agencies.
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Hi, welcome! I am so happy you’re here! My name is Casey, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have worked with a variety of populations throughout my career. I started off working with teens and adolescents who struggled with behavioral issues at home and in the school setting. I have since ventured into working with adults and older adults who suffer from chronic illnesses. Whether you suffer from a chronic illness, chronic pain, have dealt with depression and anxiety, or you just feel like life could be better I want to assist you in developing healthy coping skills in order to improve your quality of life.
Hi, welcome! I am so happy you’re here! My name is Casey, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have worked with a variety of populations throughout my career. I started off working with teens and adolescents who struggled with behavioral issues at home and in the school setting. I have since ventured into working with adults and older adults who suffer from chronic illnesses. Whether you suffer from a chronic illness, chronic pain, have dealt with depression and anxiety, or you just feel like life could be better I want to assist you in developing healthy coping skills in order to improve your quality of life.
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Both in office sessions or video sessions are available I provide Psychological Counseling and Psychological Testing for ages 6 - 80+. I treat individuals, couples, and families. I have a passion for treating Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Phobias, OCD, PTSD, Military Veterans, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and working with communication skills, intimacy, couples/marriages and families. I emphasize natural and alternative approaches toward treatment for those who do not want to be on medication, Christian Counseling (but will honor your own beliefs and not impose mine), and also provide Life Coaching.
Both in office sessions or video sessions are available I provide Psychological Counseling and Psychological Testing for ages 6 - 80+. I treat individuals, couples, and families. I have a passion for treating Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Phobias, OCD, PTSD, Military Veterans, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and working with communication skills, intimacy, couples/marriages and families. I emphasize natural and alternative approaches toward treatment for those who do not want to be on medication, Christian Counseling (but will honor your own beliefs and not impose mine), and also provide Life Coaching.
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Arbor Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Dublin, OH 43016
Arbor Counseling is a group practice with several providers equipped to see people with a variety of needs across the lifespan. We treat children, adolescents, adults and families for anxiety, depression, relational issues, trauma, panic attacks, transition, grief, burnout, etc. Each of our providers have their own specialty but we all have a passion and respect for the healing potential of a person's faith and relationship with God that can be incorporated in treatment based on the requests of each person. We are usually able to accommodate whoever calls or will assist in finding someone who can help.
Arbor Counseling is a group practice with several providers equipped to see people with a variety of needs across the lifespan. We treat children, adolescents, adults and families for anxiety, depression, relational issues, trauma, panic attacks, transition, grief, burnout, etc. Each of our providers have their own specialty but we all have a passion and respect for the healing potential of a person's faith and relationship with God that can be incorporated in treatment based on the requests of each person. We are usually able to accommodate whoever calls or will assist in finding someone who can help.
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Online Therapists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.