Find a Therapist in Dayton, OH

Sometimes people wait until a crisis occurs or they can't sleep until they "talk to someone." If it just gets painful enough, it's time. Please don't wait. If you are suffering, if you are confused and can't seem to get clarity, if you are more often than not thinking about something that you can't figure out or resolve despite talking to others (or can't talk about), it's time to connect with a neutral party. I am trained to listen. I will support your feelings and help you with strategies to make changes you desire, reset, or maybe embrace not making any changes. If it's relationship conflicts, body or eating issues, general malaise, grief, parenting, or struggles in managing energy and focus, we can identify what works and doesn't, but also importantly have some time to just feel the feels out loud without judgment. Emotions are not wrong, they are messengers. I will listen, "connect some dots," and then we'll figure out what steps to take to create the life you want.

I am a mental health therapist specializing in anxiety therapy and obsessive-compulsive challenges (OCD), offering in-person services. If you’re looking for a clear, structured, research-backed approach, you’re in the right place. I specialize in offering anxiety therapy and OCD therapy through evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Many of my clients are high-achieving individuals who have learned to push through stress for years. They come to therapy when intrusive thoughts, chronic worry, panic, or avoidance begin to interfere with relationships, work, or overall functioning. I take a direct, collaborative approach. We identify patterns, build new skills, and track progress. My clients appreciate that sessions with me are purposeful and focused on real results, not just venting. I also offer faith-based integration for clients who prefer to incorporate spirituality into treatment while maintaining a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. You don’t have to navigate anxiety or OCD alone. Effective treatment exists, and you can feel better.

I have a heart for helping people develop their inner strength, build deeper relationships with the people around them, and rediscover their joy... In addition, I enjoy getting to learn from clients each day and the personal growth that comes with accompanying you on the journey toward healing.

Let's be honest- we all struggle. Sharing openly and honestly about our struggles is powerful. Life's difficulties take many forms but often our tendency is to go it alone, to hide it, to wait for it to go away. Counseling is seizing an opportunity to move towards greater fulfillment, whether that is for an important relationship, helping your child/family, resolving problems from the past that replay themselves in your today or coping with difficult life circumstances and illnesses. Counseling is a worthwhile investment in a valuable you; life is too short to do otherwise. I tailor my work to the issue at hand. I specialize in play therapy with children, adolescent issues, parenting, family/couple relationships, problems with anxiety and/or depression, managing mental illness, grief/loss, decision making, coping with life changes, spiritual issues and resiliency. One of my overall goals is to offer a nonjudgmental environment where real people can search for real growth and hope. I believe we each have the power to make life giving choices even in hard circumstances.

I conceptualized counseling via a humanistic lens, as I believe that not one person has the same experience, thus my work emphasizes and celebrates the uniqueness of every person. By creating a supportive environment for all thoughts and feelings, I encourage my clients to be present as their authentic selves. Through an inegration of narrative therapy, motivational interviews, and acceptance and commitment therapy, I am able to engage with my clients on topics related to their past, present, and future. Therefore, promoting insights and motivations to assist my client in determining how they wish to progress and enhance their lives through goal-oriented actions.

Hello, my name is Dawn. I'm a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)) with more than 15 years of experience, and the heart of my work is simple: when a client feels genuinely heard, healing begins. From our very first session, I listen without judgment and honor your story, because so many of the people I work with have carried their burdens alone for too long or felt unheard by providers before me. My ideal clients are people of all ages who are ready for something to feel different, or better. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, the aftermath of trauma, or simply feeling stuck, I'm here to offer hope and support. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all care. Instead, I partner with each client to build a plan together, grounded in trust, honest communication, and a genuine working relationship. I bring particular depth to trauma work and an understanding of how trauma lives in the body and shapes overall well-being. My care is holistic and collaborative. Together, we look for root causes, consider the full range of supports that might help, including both non-medical approaches, when it's truly the right fit, medication, and revisit the plan as you grow. The goal is always your goals, not a protocol. You deserve a provider who truly listens and walks alongside you toward healing. Whether you're taking your very first step or you've been struggling for years, you don't have to figure this out alone. Reach out today, and let's begin your journey to wellness together.

I work with young adults, children, adolescents, couples, families, and individuals. The adults with whom I work are smart and successful, but need help addressing one or two areas of their lives that aren't working. I partner with these clients to help them shape better personal lives, careers, and relationships. The children, young adults, and adolescents we work with come from loving families who want to help their children be successful adults. I'm delighted to help my clients learn skills that help them navigate their current life stage, while preparing them for the next stage.

Life presents challenges, and one can get stuck, but growth is in sight. When help gaining a clear perspective is needed, clinical counseling and psychotherapy are powerful tools that can provide the direction and support you need to manage stress, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and ADHD symptoms or just to adjust to life's changes. At GrowthINsight Counseling, clients feel supported but challenged on their journey. Our evidence-based techniques and holistic approach to wellness encompass emotional, physical, spiritual, and environmental needs, guiding clients toward their goals while helping them develop coping skills and resilience. Growth and wellness are in your reach. Please reach out today to discuss your concerns and next steps. For scheduling just complete the Request for Treatment form on the website www.growthinsightcounseling.com

Are you feeling stuck in your life? Burned out or unhappy in your work or relationships? Are you in pain or crisis or feeling that you are not living as joyfully or fully as you wish? I can help. I specialize in helping peoplecouples through difficult challenges, transitions and out of crisis. One of my gifts as a therapist is an ability to quickly understand what is troubling you, to spot stumbling blocks and repeated patterns that are not working in your life. With my help, you will move toward more peace, joy, and success. I have a passion for my work because it works. I see lives reclaimed, relationships healed, & clients headed in good new directions. I use a variety of modes of therapy. One process that has helped many and brought extraordinary results is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR, as it is called, is a powerful approach that allows us to tap into thoughts and beliefs that are causing disruption in our lives, reprocess them and free us from their negative effects. My practice offers different levels of engagement, as the needs of my clients vary. Together we decide on: Basic support (4 sessions) Intermediate support (7 sessions) or Advanced support (10 sessions). In addition, psychotherapy group work is available. My clients' results are of the utmost importance to me. A letter from a client reads. "With your skillful and loving counsel, I have regained control of my life. For such a great boon there are no adequate thanks..." Robert K. I look forward to working with you.

New skills, self-awareness, and growth into your full potential are my wishes for you. This must be paired with less anguish and emotional pain, which is needed by so many of us. I want you to know all of you better, be more accepting of yourself, and feel in more control of your life. I want you to expand your knowledge of who you are; to grow into all that you are capable of becoming. I believe that even for the most resilient people, life deals us blows which can't be managed easily or quickly alone. I work to provide opportunities for others to begin and continue to grow; in a safe, confidential environment. It is important to me to not only acknowledge each individual's strengths and wishes to grow, but also to be really present with them. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to work towards his or her best self.

I'm an experienced therapist who is warm, social, compassionate, and spiritual. I'm passionate about accompanying you through both the challenging and good times of your personal journey. I offer thoughtful support, clarity, and helpful tools to help you navigate, cope, and thrive. I believe that therapy should be a place that respects both mental health and spirituality, and I strive to be a therapist who "gets" what you're going through and helps you feel heard, understood, and supported. My approach to therapy is person-centered, focused on your unique preferences, needs, and goals. Together, we can help you rediscover clarity, strength, and peace in your life.