Therapists in Gahanna, OH
Hello! At Gahanna Counseling LLC we provide a variety of therapy services. I believe you will find working with us to be helpful in meeting your goals. We uphold a non-judgmental approach to both assessment and treatment. Confidentiality is of the upmost importance and you can feel comfortable that your sessions will be private. All of the clinicians at Gahanna Counseling have unique skillsets to create a therapeutic approach that is personally tailored for you. We work as a team to provide you the best possible care. We offer therapy for adults, couples, families, children, and adolescents.
Hello! At Gahanna Counseling LLC we provide a variety of therapy services. I believe you will find working with us to be helpful in meeting your goals. We uphold a non-judgmental approach to both assessment and treatment. Confidentiality is of the upmost importance and you can feel comfortable that your sessions will be private. All of the clinicians at Gahanna Counseling have unique skillsets to create a therapeutic approach that is personally tailored for you. We work as a team to provide you the best possible care. We offer therapy for adults, couples, families, children, and adolescents.
Our clinic offers comprehensive psychological evaluations and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. Evaluations include assessment of cognitive and intellectual abilities, academic achievement, executive function, and social-emotional development. The multidisciplinary assessment team at ACFP will design a customized evaluation protocol for each patient to help clarify diagnosis and determine treatment options for conditions including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Social/Emotional/ Behavioral Disorders, and Learning Disorders.
Our clinic offers comprehensive psychological evaluations and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. Evaluations include assessment of cognitive and intellectual abilities, academic achievement, executive function, and social-emotional development. The multidisciplinary assessment team at ACFP will design a customized evaluation protocol for each patient to help clarify diagnosis and determine treatment options for conditions including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Social/Emotional/ Behavioral Disorders, and Learning Disorders.
Lanaya McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Gahanna, OH 43230 (Online Only)
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have a passion for helping people. I became a therapist to help and encourage people. I have a wide variety of experience. I worked in community health for several years. During that time, I saw a multitude up clients with a variety of issues to include but not limited to addiction, depression, bi - polar disorder, and many others. I provided care inpatient and outpatient and ran many different types of groups for adults and children. I worked with children and families on our juvenile unit as well.
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have a passion for helping people. I became a therapist to help and encourage people. I have a wide variety of experience. I worked in community health for several years. During that time, I saw a multitude up clients with a variety of issues to include but not limited to addiction, depression, bi - polar disorder, and many others. I provided care inpatient and outpatient and ran many different types of groups for adults and children. I worked with children and families on our juvenile unit as well.
Gayle Kuhr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S, SUPV
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gahanna, OH 43230
I specialize in helping individuals navigating lifestyle changes, and transitions from adolescence to adulthood. My ideal clients face issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress. I use evidence-based approaches, including CBT and EMDR, to empower them with practical skills and emotional resilience. My goal is to guide them towards self-assuredness, emotional balance, and effective stress management during this transformative phase. By changing the way we view life and stressors we are able to change how they affect us. Stress is inevitable, how you allow it to affect your day to day life is up to you.
I specialize in helping individuals navigating lifestyle changes, and transitions from adolescence to adulthood. My ideal clients face issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress. I use evidence-based approaches, including CBT and EMDR, to empower them with practical skills and emotional resilience. My goal is to guide them towards self-assuredness, emotional balance, and effective stress management during this transformative phase. By changing the way we view life and stressors we are able to change how they affect us. Stress is inevitable, how you allow it to affect your day to day life is up to you.
The Autism Spectrum Evaluation Clinic of A Child and Family Psychiatry in Gahanna, Ohio is accepting appointments for children, teens, and adults who need an evaluation for autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Evaluations are conducted on weekends; they are comprehensive and take several hours to complete. The tasks can be broken up across two days if necessary, depending on the needs of the person being evaluated. Most appointments can be accommodated within 4 weeks, with a final report expected 2 weeks following the evaluation.
The Autism Spectrum Evaluation Clinic of A Child and Family Psychiatry in Gahanna, Ohio is accepting appointments for children, teens, and adults who need an evaluation for autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Evaluations are conducted on weekends; they are comprehensive and take several hours to complete. The tasks can be broken up across two days if necessary, depending on the needs of the person being evaluated. Most appointments can be accommodated within 4 weeks, with a final report expected 2 weeks following the evaluation.
Alexandra Didato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gahanna, OH 43230
I have experience working with adults and teens in a variety of clinical environments including community mental health, social services, and private practice. I have specialized knowledge and clinical skill-sets working with individuals experiencing challenges associated with anxiety, attention-deficits, depression, trauma, relationships, assertiveness/conflict management, and mood disorders. I apply Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and a strengths-based approach to empower others to reach their therapeutic goals and find their voice.
I have experience working with adults and teens in a variety of clinical environments including community mental health, social services, and private practice. I have specialized knowledge and clinical skill-sets working with individuals experiencing challenges associated with anxiety, attention-deficits, depression, trauma, relationships, assertiveness/conflict management, and mood disorders. I apply Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and a strengths-based approach to empower others to reach their therapeutic goals and find their voice.
Nikki Tillman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gahanna, OH 43230
I’m Nikki and I welcome you here! It’s so important to find a good match in a counselor, and so I would love to help by telling you what types of counseling I offer. Anxiety, attachment issues and negative beliefs about one's self are areas of focus that I specialize in. These can come from many avenues, such as life changes, relationships, family issues, trauma, etc. I also hold spirituality and faith-based issues in hand for those searching. I work to provide secure spaces for clients to feel vulnerable and allow for deep change. I offer ways to cope, as well as work to understand the origin of these issues.
I’m Nikki and I welcome you here! It’s so important to find a good match in a counselor, and so I would love to help by telling you what types of counseling I offer. Anxiety, attachment issues and negative beliefs about one's self are areas of focus that I specialize in. These can come from many avenues, such as life changes, relationships, family issues, trauma, etc. I also hold spirituality and faith-based issues in hand for those searching. I work to provide secure spaces for clients to feel vulnerable and allow for deep change. I offer ways to cope, as well as work to understand the origin of these issues.
I believe growth and positive change occur within relationships. I strive to create a safe environment where you feel understood, respected, comforted, and strengthened. I help adults with anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, parenting, and relationship issues. I specialize in helping artists, students, and other creatives move past fears and blocks so they can be at their creative best. My practice is very personalized--you will receive first-class care with maximum privacy.
I believe growth and positive change occur within relationships. I strive to create a safe environment where you feel understood, respected, comforted, and strengthened. I help adults with anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, parenting, and relationship issues. I specialize in helping artists, students, and other creatives move past fears and blocks so they can be at their creative best. My practice is very personalized--you will receive first-class care with maximum privacy.
If you find yourself feeling stuck with issues related to trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, or sexual abuse that haven't been resolved with simply talking about them, I would love to help. I have been through my own struggles with PTSD and anxiety that were only resolved with scientific brain-based therapies. This leads to me being passionate about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I am fully certified by the International Association of EMDR. I am also trained as a Brainspotting Practitioner. Both of these therapies have provided relief that is long lasting and quicker than other approaches for my clients.
If you find yourself feeling stuck with issues related to trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, or sexual abuse that haven't been resolved with simply talking about them, I would love to help. I have been through my own struggles with PTSD and anxiety that were only resolved with scientific brain-based therapies. This leads to me being passionate about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I am fully certified by the International Association of EMDR. I am also trained as a Brainspotting Practitioner. Both of these therapies have provided relief that is long lasting and quicker than other approaches for my clients.
Deana Thatcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gahanna, OH 43230
I strive to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental environment for clients who are navigating difficult life transitions. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision designation (LISW-S) who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients to help them meet their self-defined goals.
I strive to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental environment for clients who are navigating difficult life transitions. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision designation (LISW-S) who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients to help them meet their self-defined goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor dedicated to helping people rediscover their inner strengths to work toward their goals. We all go through emotional struggles or challenging stressors that can be overwhelming. We can navigate these struggles together and develop new strategies to cope and thrive. I am honored to help people heal from traumatic events and reclaim their lives, emerging stronger than they ever imagined.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor dedicated to helping people rediscover their inner strengths to work toward their goals. We all go through emotional struggles or challenging stressors that can be overwhelming. We can navigate these struggles together and develop new strategies to cope and thrive. I am honored to help people heal from traumatic events and reclaim their lives, emerging stronger than they ever imagined.
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I enjoy all aspects of family therapy with a specialized interest upon the roles and demands of women (individual, children, family, disability, geriatric, addiction, marriage and care taking). To help build upon progress and create additional movement toward goals, I use a systems perspective to better understand the basis for behaviors and potential levers for change using an assortment of empirically and evidence-based approaches. I have served on the Ohio NASW Ethics Committee and firmly believes in the importance of ethical practice, meeting patients where they are, while creating a safe and empathetic environment for change.
I enjoy all aspects of family therapy with a specialized interest upon the roles and demands of women (individual, children, family, disability, geriatric, addiction, marriage and care taking). To help build upon progress and create additional movement toward goals, I use a systems perspective to better understand the basis for behaviors and potential levers for change using an assortment of empirically and evidence-based approaches. I have served on the Ohio NASW Ethics Committee and firmly believes in the importance of ethical practice, meeting patients where they are, while creating a safe and empathetic environment for change.
Nexus Counseling Group, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Gahanna, OH 43230
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or needing direction with personal or professional relationships? I will help to teach you the necessary tools to healthier relationships, greater mental well-being, becoming more efficient at home and work and finally have a more positive outlook on the future. I have a variety of experience which has only helped my ability of becoming an effective therapist.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or needing direction with personal or professional relationships? I will help to teach you the necessary tools to healthier relationships, greater mental well-being, becoming more efficient at home and work and finally have a more positive outlook on the future. I have a variety of experience which has only helped my ability of becoming an effective therapist.
I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment to help you work toward healing, empowerment, and reaching client-centered goals. I believe in treating the whole person, using mind-body approaches to treatment. I work with adolescents and adults on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, infertility, traumatic birth, and pregnancy loss.
I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment to help you work toward healing, empowerment, and reaching client-centered goals. I believe in treating the whole person, using mind-body approaches to treatment. I work with adolescents and adults on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, infertility, traumatic birth, and pregnancy loss.
Laura Lee Townsend - Trauma Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, IMFT, LPCC, CHHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gahanna, OH 43230
You just want to feel better. Trauma has turned you into someone you don’t even recognize. You’re constantly on edge and can’t sleep. If sleep does come, it’s often restless and filled with nightmares. Your creativity, performance, and professionalism is suffering. You often feel tremendous guilt and shame; no one understands what it's like. Or maybe you stuff the hurt, pain, and disappointment down deep inside so no one sees it. You know how to put on a good, happy face for others. The emptiness and loneliness seem unbearable. Or maybe this describes your loved one who you can’t seem to reach no matter how hard you try.
You just want to feel better. Trauma has turned you into someone you don’t even recognize. You’re constantly on edge and can’t sleep. If sleep does come, it’s often restless and filled with nightmares. Your creativity, performance, and professionalism is suffering. You often feel tremendous guilt and shame; no one understands what it's like. Or maybe you stuff the hurt, pain, and disappointment down deep inside so no one sees it. You know how to put on a good, happy face for others. The emptiness and loneliness seem unbearable. Or maybe this describes your loved one who you can’t seem to reach no matter how hard you try.
Women and adolescents work through anxiety, panic disorders, depression, postpartum, overwhelm, relationship concerns, and parenting difficulties, in a comfortable environment with an experienced licensed professional clinical counselor! Calisa Nickelson has been assisting women on "women's issues" for over eighteen years! Stress reduction, feelings of overwhelm, confusion, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and life transitions are specialties in this practice! I provide the clarification and direction women, mothers, and adolescents need for personal acceptance, growth, goal clarification, and family health. I am a certified cognitive behavioral therapist and also embrace holistic techniques of meditation, mindfulness, and relaxation training.
Women and adolescents work through anxiety, panic disorders, depression, postpartum, overwhelm, relationship concerns, and parenting difficulties, in a comfortable environment with an experienced licensed professional clinical counselor! Calisa Nickelson has been assisting women on "women's issues" for over eighteen years! Stress reduction, feelings of overwhelm, confusion, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and life transitions are specialties in this practice! I provide the clarification and direction women, mothers, and adolescents need for personal acceptance, growth, goal clarification, and family health. I am a certified cognitive behavioral therapist and also embrace holistic techniques of meditation, mindfulness, and relaxation training.
Julie Handler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gahanna, OH 43230
I realize that making the choice to come to therapy can be difficult. I provide a safe and nurturing environment where my clients can express themselves openly. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, parenting and relationship issues.
I realize that making the choice to come to therapy can be difficult. I provide a safe and nurturing environment where my clients can express themselves openly. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, parenting and relationship issues.
Queenspace Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Gahanna, OH 43230
Protect your crowns ladies! My name is Dr. Shekyra DeCree and my mission is to provide counseling that affirms and uplifts the queen in YOU! My practice provides culturally informed counseling specializing in the unique mental health needs of women and girls of color. I look forward to hearing from you and embarking on this journey together.
Protect your crowns ladies! My name is Dr. Shekyra DeCree and my mission is to provide counseling that affirms and uplifts the queen in YOU! My practice provides culturally informed counseling specializing in the unique mental health needs of women and girls of color. I look forward to hearing from you and embarking on this journey together.
Are you looking for a nonjudgmental, friendly counselor for you or your teenager? Are you or your teen not feeling like yourself? Beth Woods is a Licensed Professional Counselor and school counselor. Beth specializes in treatment for depression, anxiety, life transitions, developmental issues, self-esteem, grief, and behavioral problems. She has a person-centered approach and utilizes cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapies to help clients reach their personal wellness goals.
Are you looking for a nonjudgmental, friendly counselor for you or your teenager? Are you or your teen not feeling like yourself? Beth Woods is a Licensed Professional Counselor and school counselor. Beth specializes in treatment for depression, anxiety, life transitions, developmental issues, self-esteem, grief, and behavioral problems. She has a person-centered approach and utilizes cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapies to help clients reach their personal wellness goals.
Hi there! I'm a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who works with clients from a holistic perspective. Client care is blended in a clinical and holistic style that includes physical, social, mental, and emotional health. I help treat mood disorders, anxiety, stress, build communication skills, relational issues/dating/trauma, grief, Complex-PTSD, attachment trauma, depression, and other ongoing issues. My goal is to help conceptualize a treatment plan that most closely aligns with your goals; I will work with you to identify your personal goals and find the best treatment option for you.
Hi there! I'm a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who works with clients from a holistic perspective. Client care is blended in a clinical and holistic style that includes physical, social, mental, and emotional health. I help treat mood disorders, anxiety, stress, build communication skills, relational issues/dating/trauma, grief, Complex-PTSD, attachment trauma, depression, and other ongoing issues. My goal is to help conceptualize a treatment plan that most closely aligns with your goals; I will work with you to identify your personal goals and find the best treatment option for you.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Gahanna, OH
90+
Average cost per session
$135
Therapists in Gahanna, OH who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
92% | Depression |
78% | Self Esteem |
73% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Stress |
68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
89% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
86% | Aetna |
85% | Medical Mutual |
How Therapists in Gahanna, OH see their clients
73% | In Person and Online | |
27% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
84% | Female | |
15% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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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.