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We all go through times in life when we struggle with our mental health- You are not alone and I am here to help you reach your me...

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As someone that has struggled and watched loved ones struggle with mental health, I understand the crucial importance of taking c...

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I am a solution-focused, client-centered therapist with experience treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and trauma...

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As an African American cis-gender female who used to be a silent sufferer, I understand the difficulty, fear, and stigma of trusti...

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As a woman of color, I am a culturally attuned counselor who values your unique experiences, providing support and empowerment tai...

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Lauren A. Carsten is an independently licensed clinical mental health counselor (PCC) and earned her MA in Clinical Mental Health ...

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Cory Capitini is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in ...

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I am a present-focused, client centered therapist with experience treating anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, anxiety, depr...

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My hope each day is to make even the smallest positive difference in someone's life, whether by offering a safe space to process d...

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I enjoy helping people find the best medication regimen to optimize their well-being....

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The key to health and happiness is balance: mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually; trauma makes it hard to know what bala...

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Ashley Taylor

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What is your go-to approach for PTSD/trauma therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people with PTSD/trauma is providing ample psychoeducation related to trauma, attachment styles, and EMDR (eye movement desensitization & reprocessing). I find clients best benefit from a blend of education and EMDR because EMDR gets down quickly to the root of any dysfunction you might be having and rewires the brain, rather than just chronically using coping skills to get by!

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

First, we start with building a toolbox of coping skills to not only help you get by better with day-to-day ailments but also help your brain and body prepare for the EMDR process itself. We also work through and process any day-to-day concerns you might be dealing with first so you know you are doing everything you can to help yourself. If and when coping doesn't feel like enough for you, you are ready to begin the EMDR process!

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy?

You will know that you are making progress in EMDR once you begin thinking and feeling differently about the memory we are working on; I hear clients move from a place of distress into a place of logical reflection. Ultimately, I will be asking you throughout the session to rate your distress levels on a scale of 0-10! You will start to feel better not only about the memory itself but also about the core issues that brought you into therapy in the first place (hint: they are connected).

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement PTSD/trauma therapy?

Outside of EMDR sessions, clients can do the best they can to support themselves by maintaining an adequate diet and sleep schedule and following through with coping skills and any other lifestyle adjustments we have discussed along the way.

What should someone do to prepare for starting PTSD/trauma therapy?

I always encourage clients to research EMDR, as it can sound kind of weird at first. Once I explain the science of how it works and give some examples of clients' successes, people are generally willing to give it a go and can make massive transformations in their mental health that are generally permanent and can take just a few sessions! Understanding a little bit about the process beforehand can be helpful prior, but don't worry, you aren't expected to understand how/why EMDR can help you—let us guide you in your journey! We can also still work on healing PTSD/trauma without using EMDR; come ready with your questions and do your best to be as open and honest as possible so we can help you.

Starting Trauma therapy in Columbus

What is trauma therapy?

Trauma therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on treating the psychological impact of traumatic events on individuals. Trauma therapy helps people process and heal from their trauma by guiding them through their trauma in a compassionate and supportive way, allowing clients to feel the full scope of what happened to them and eventually move on from the event(s). This process helps people who have experienced trauma find ways to feel safe in their lives.

How does trauma therapy work?

Trauma therapy will often require individuals to walk through their experiences in a controlled and compassionate setting (unless the client has a dissociative disorder) so that they can fully process the event, an activity that will allow them to move on from what happened and feel safe again. Thriveworks Columbus therapists will also help clients learn healthy coping mechanisms to deal with their symptoms outside of therapy.

Is trauma therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks trauma counseling in Columbus, OH is conducted both in person and online through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does trauma therapy last?

If an individual is working through a single event that occurred during adulthood, they may only need a few months of treatment. However, in instances of childhood trauma or repeated traumatic events, therapy may continue over the course of years. Trauma therapy usually ends when the client believes they have met their therapeutic goals, however long that takes to occur. Thriveworks therapists in Columbus, OH will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.

Need more help deciding?

How trauma manifests is vastly different based on the event, the individual response, and the time elapsed. The two things it always has in common are: no one deserves it, and it can have widespread negative effects on your life.

When trauma starts affecting your job, sleep, social life, and so much more, it can feel like healing is impossible. This is a real, valid feeling, but that doesn’t make it true. The pain, anger, anxiety, depression, and everything else you may be feeling is very much real. But they don’t have to be forever. Healing is possible.

Thriveworks Columbus trauma therapy understands that it takes strength just to read this and reach out. Healing can be an exhausting, uphill battle. But you have already proven you have the strength to get back to the peaceful, fulfilling life you deserve. Reach out to us today to schedule a trauma therapy session and begin healing.

What Are Some Symptoms of Trauma?

Some common symptoms of people struggling with a trauma include:

  • Recurrent, painful dreams
  • Flashbacks
  • Emotional numbness
  • Jittery/always on edge
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Hesitancy to open up to other people, even those you trusted before the trauma
  • Persistent fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame
  • Diminished interest in activities you previously enjoy
  • Difficulty feeling positive emotions
  • A general feeling of detachment from the world or yourself
  • Continuous feeling of discomfort in stomach and gut

What compounds the pain of a trauma is how isolating it can feel. Even the people who experienced the same exact event will respond differently. It can feel like you’re the only person in the world who feels like you do. That’s probably true, but it doesn’t mean you have to heal alone. Thriveworks Columbus is here to walk with you and guide you toward health and growth.

Thriveworks Columbus meets you where you’re at, so no matter your levels of impairment or traumatic event, we would love to meet you and talk with you through next steps.

How Can We Help?

Thriveworks Columbus has spent years exploring the human psyche and learning the best techniques to stimulate growth and healing, but your individuality will always be the foremost factor in our sessions. Our grief counselors strive to walk beside you as you heal, not tell you what to do. Only you command yourself, we just might point some light at the darker areas of your life.

In a Thriveworks Columbus counseling session, we might use:

  • Education on the symptoms of trauma.
  • Effective coping skills when symptoms do flare up (things like relaxation exercises, anger-management techniques and guided imagery).
  • Guidance on how to better manage sleep, exercise and diet—which may have been severely impacted by the traumatic event and are vital in the healing process.
  • Identify and address any guilt, self-blame or other negative emotions surrounding what happened. The trauma is not your fault.
  • Walk through the lingering fear and anxiety. It can be painful, but the unaddressed emotions play a large part in the negative aftermath of a trauma.
  • Address any comorbid struggles such as anxiety or depression.

Scheduling a Trauma Therapy Session at Thriveworks Columbus

Coping with a trauma has a lot of pieces, and it can be time consuming and exhausting. You are strong enough to get back to that life you had before and create the one you always dreamed of. Your present does not have to belong to your past. Reach out to Thriveworks Columbus today to get trauma support. We offer evening and weekend sessions, accept most major insurances, and provide additional benefits.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Columbus accept 26 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio | BCBS

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSmart Accel

  • HealthSmart PPO

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Self-pay costs at Columbus
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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I like the availability and ease of making appointments. Debora is always responsive to my emails and always kind. She has become a good friend and confidant in my life. I value her professional skills and insight and wouldn't be where I'm at today without her!
Read more I like the availability and ease of making appointments. Debora is always responsive to my emails and always kind. She has become a good friend and confidant in my life. I value her professional skills and insight and wouldn't be where I'm at today without her!
Amy Sep 2025
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Melissa listens and is affirming and kind. She also asks really good questions to help me process what is going on and get to the root of the issue. Her training in trauma has helped me understand my issues and how to process them, and her knowledge of ADHD, PTSD, and differential diagnoses has been invaluable in explaining my experiences and those of my family members.
Read more Melissa listens and is affirming and kind. She also asks really good questions to help me process what is going on and get to the root of the issue. Her training in trauma has helped me understand my issues and how to process them, and her knowledge of ADHD, PTSD, and differential diagnoses has been invaluable in explaining my experiences and those of my family members.
Marsha Sep 2025
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I am in two separate counseling sessions.. My individual counselor, Cecelia, is very attentive and reassuring. She always hypes up my wins and helps me reframe negativity. . My couples' counselor, Shantrice, is great at hearing both sides and finding a happy medium concerning our circumstances. We recently decided to separate and she has been very receptive to helping us navigate as future ex-spouses and co-parents.
Read more I am in two separate counseling sessions.. My individual counselor, Cecelia, is very attentive and reassuring. She always hypes up my wins and helps me reframe negativity. . My couples' counselor, Shantrice, is great at hearing both sides and finding a happy medium concerning our circumstances. We recently decided to separate and she has been very receptive to helping us navigate as future ex-spouses and co-parents.
Karen Sep 2025
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I have a lot life experience & she ask questions & I was able to get through a lot of my history.
Judith Sep 2025
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Cecilia has been amazing, very empathetic to my situation. Very understanding. She let's me get my complete thought out and then responds to it in a way that helps me see things with more clarity than before. I would recommend her and this service to anyone that I know.
Read more Cecilia has been amazing, very empathetic to my situation. Very understanding. She let's me get my complete thought out and then responds to it in a way that helps me see things with more clarity than before. I would recommend her and this service to anyone that I know.
Ben Sep 2025
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★★★★★
Melissa always listens and she is helping me to understand what I'm struggling with. She always offers me ways/resources to do the work I need to do.
Suzette Sep 2025
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Nan is amazing! Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but she knows exactly what to say and how to help.
Jenean Sep 2025
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★★★★★
I'm new to this but so far so good
Rita Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Columbus is located off of Northwest Blvd, just east of the intersection of Northwest Blvd and N Star Rd. Our building is shared by Schultz CPA, neighbored by Star & Northwest Auto Care, and across the street from Buckeye State Bank. The closest bus stop is Northwest Blvd & Stanford Rd.

Phone number

(614) 739-8926

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