Find a Therapist in Wilmington, OH

Using humor and creativity to help you get your emotions (and your life) back under control. You’ve gone from being the rock everyone leans on to someone who flips a switch without warning. People are starting to walk on eggshells around you because they don't know which version of you they're going to get. It feels like those old weights you thought you’d dropped are actually just trailing behind you. You’re using the screens, drinks, and weed to keep your head above water, but it’s only a temporary fix. Deep down you know you’re just pausing the pain instead of actually healing it. It’s clear you’re carrying too much, and it’s spilling out. Let’s work on some strategies to manage those daily outbursts first so you can catch your breath. Then, we’ll dig into the why behind it all. I'm here to help you heal those old wounds so you can feel proud of how you show up for your partner and your kids again. Traditional talk therapy isn’t the only way to get things done, and if it’s not clicking for you, we’ll pivot. I’m a big believer in using creative tools to get under the surface. That might mean I draw something to help visualize what you're feeling, or you might find yourself reconnecting with your past through some simple art. It might feel a little unconventional, but it’s a safe space. I’ll be right there with you, and we won’t go deeper than you're comfortable going. A lot of the people I work with find that turning an abstract feeling into a visual metaphor is exactly what they needed to see the full picture. It’s often the key to finding what’s been hidden in the noise. If you’re ready to see things from a new angle, we can start whenever you’re comfortable. I offer a free 15-minute introductory call. No pressure, just a chance for us to chat about what’s going on with you and see if this feels like the right fit. Call to schedule your free phone consultation or click on the scheduling button on my website to find a time that works for you.

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.

I own Proven Pathways Psychotherapy, a group practice specializing in the treatment of emotional concerns like anxiety, panic, obsessive-compulsive challenges (OCD), depression, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), irritability, and managing emotions alongside substance use. We use gold-standard psychotherapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and exposure therapies, like exposure and response prevention (ERP). We focus on practical skills to help clients improve and manage their emotions independently, and clients often meet their therapy goals in 3 to 5 months.

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.

Everyone deserves a space where they feel safe, seen, and understood. That belief is the foundation of how I work. For more than 20 years, I’ve walked alongside teens, families, and adults through some of their hardest seasons, and what I’ve learned is that healing doesn’t begin with a technique. It begins with a relationship where you don’t have to carry it alone. My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed. That means I meet you where you are, and I treat your story as the starting point rather than a problem to be fixed. Whether you’re a teenager feeling unheard, a parent worried about your child, an adult untangling anxiety or depression, or a first responder carrying the weight of what you’ve witnessed, my work is to help you move from simply surviving to actually thriving. I draw on evidence-based methods, including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)), accelerated resolution therapy (ART), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing, but I choose them in service of you, not the other way around. I’m also a Master Practitioner in ART. Before I spent these years in private practice, I served as a mental health specialist in Kentucky’s public schools, providing counseling, assessments, and crisis support to young people and their families. That experience shaped my conviction that the right kind of care, offered at the right moment, can change the direction of a life. You’re not alone in this, and reaching out is a strength, not a weakness. If you’re ready to begin, I’d welcome the chance to talk.

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (I.2002389-SUPV) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Social Work, both from The Ohio State University. Credentials aside, my desire as a therapist is to be able to hold space with and for my clients as they process thoughts and emotions when it might feel too overwhelming to do alone. I’ve worked primarily with adults in both community mental health and private practice settings, who are experiencing behavioral and mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, crisis, grief and loss, relationship and identity challenges, major life transitions, mood conditions, and psychotic issues. I have experience utilizing different therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness and relaxation techniques. I am Level I trained in EMDR therapy and find it to be an effective therapy for a variety of issues.

At Insight Therapeutic Services, I focus on the integration of mind, spirit and body. I understand that all three facets of one's self must be balanced together in order to make the most of our human potential. You will feel safe, calm and relaxed in my comfortable Blue Ash office setting. My initial priority is to cultivate a solid working relationship with my clients. It's important for me to comprehend each client's individual perspective so as to better help them achieve fulfillment and balance in their lives. As a therapist, my approach is centered on the concepts of presence and mindfulness. I can assist you to see things from a integrated, holistic perspective and help you to change your life for the better. Working together, we will use your desires and strengths to make positive, lasting changes in your life. I also have training and experience with the Enneagram, a personality development and typing system that offers understanding and insight regarding habitual patterns of behaving, feeling and thinking. Working under this system enables people to better understand themselves, what drives them, keys to personal development and strategies for coping. My entire career has concentrated on mental health, whether it was working with persons suffering from mental health disorders, people experiencing transitional life stress, or clients suffering from grief related complications. I have worked with individuals, children, adults, families and couples.

I enjoy being able to use my skills and training to help people who are hurting, whether they are experiencing things such as depression, anxiety, grief, or relationship issues. I aim to deeply connect with my clients and understand their feelings, as well as whatever situation they find themselves in. I accept them exactly where they are, and I work to understand where they want to go as part of therapy. I do my best to walk with them through that journey, whether it is resolving deep conflict that defines a broken relationship or dealing with the heaviness of depression, anxiety, or other issues. I provide a listening ear, and I strive to be empathetic in every situation. I have a solid understanding of how interpersonal relationships affect individuals, as well as how mental disturbances affect human behavior. I am constantly learning new strategies and treatments to help my clients. I am driven by my passion to understand each client and be present with them through their struggles. It's very normal to be reluctant to seek help when going through difficult issues, but I am here to help share your pain and eliminate the heartache that isolation often causes. If whatever is going on in your life seems too much, reach out to me today.

Everyone can heal. It is my role to be a guide, and support and encourage healing. I have been trained in a multitude of supportive modalities and consider myself to be quite adept at utilizing both traditional and alternative energetic practices. I have worked with difficult and deep seeded issues and consider myself highly effective in working with most issues including substance abuse, thought, emotional and behavioral addictions, and pain. The techniques I utilize are evidenced based, well researched as efficient and effective at supporting healing, and are nonpathologizing and individualized. I integrate with somatic techniques including body centered techniques, breathwork, consciousness development,mindfulness and energetic hypnotherapy. Worth noting is that I completed an extensive 3 year post graduate training program studying energetic processes including energetic psychodrama, breath work and hypnotherapy through the Wellness Institute in Issaquah, Washington. I study and practice yoga and meditation. I offer over 25 years of experience and tailor treatment plans to meet the needs of the individual. I support moving through maladaptive beliefs and letting go of emotional and behavioral patterns that no longer serve you so that you can become more masterful at creating meaningful and joyous experience.