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I am and seek to be the type of therapist who is professional, trustworthy, honest, intellectually curious, fully present, hopeful...
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I am and seek to be the type of therapist who is professional, trustworthy, honest, intellectually curious, fully present, hopeful, practical, wise, non-judgmental, and whole-hearted.
I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) with over 29 years of experience helping adults and adolescents navigate grief, trauma, mood disorders, relationship challenges, and ADHD. I have worked across diverse settings, including hospital-based psychiatry, counseling centers, grief programs, nonprofit leadership, foster care and adoption agencies, and homeless shelters. These experiences have shaped my compassionate, relational, and holistic approach to care.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from New York University. My clinical approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and evidence-informed, integrating methods such as EMDR, relational dialogue, and trauma-informed care. I also provide practical strategies to support individuals and couples managing ADHD, grief, and trauma-related challenges.
Healing happens most powerfully within authentic relationships. I offer a supportive space where you can feel fully seen, heard, and respected as we work together to understand challenges, reconnect with strengths, and move toward resilience and growth. You do not have to face life’s struggles alone, and I would be honored to support you on your journey.
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As someone who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how painful life circumstances impac...
As someone who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how painful life circumstances impact us and how building new life skills can empower us once again.
I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 18 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and older adults through life’s challenges. I work with individuals navigating life transitions, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and physical or mental health concerns. My goal is to create a supportive space where clients feel understood while working toward improved well-being and quality of life.
I earned my master's degree in social work from Cleveland State University. My approach is holistic and client-centered, recognizing the strong connection between mental and physical health. I focus on helping clients build practical skills, strengthen self-awareness, and develop tools that support personal growth and lasting change.
Starting therapy or beginning again with a new therapist can feel overwhelming. I strive to meet you exactly where you are, offering empathy, understanding, and a judgment-free environment where you can speak openly. We will identify your goals and work toward restoring balance, rebuilding what feels lost, and helping you move forward with confidence.
As someone with experience supporting clients in helping individuals heal from toxic or abusive relationships, I bring a trauma-in...
As someone with experience supporting clients in helping individuals heal from toxic or abusive relationships, I bring a trauma-informed and compassionate approach to every client I serve.
I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 26 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, family conflict, and healing from toxic or abusive relationships. I also have extensive experience providing counseling, crisis support, case management, and diagnostic assessment, including work within school-based settings. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and focused on meaningful, lasting change.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from Cleveland State University. I take a person-centered, meet-you-where-you-are approach and tailor treatment to each client’s goals. I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based modalities as appropriate.
I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel truly seen and understood. You do not have to face life’s challenges alone. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you to build coping skills, deepen insight, and foster healing, resilience, and personal growth.
As a white, Appalachian, cisgender counselor and a mother, I bring a deep understanding of both the challenges and joys of family ...
As a white, Appalachian, cisgender counselor and a mother, I bring a deep understanding of both the challenges and joys of family life, and I'm here to offer a compassionate, grounded space to support you on your path.
Jessica Priode is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 16 years of experience helping others navigate concerns including stress, anger, life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief, and family conflict. Balancing her roles as a parent and a professional has given Jess a unique perspective on the intricacies of managing personal and familial responsibilities. Jess emphasizes empathy, practical solutions, and a deep respect for the individual journeys of those she works with. She provides a supportive, non-judgmental space and offers personalized strategies that foster emotional healing, self-discovery, and personal growth.
Jess received her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused techniques depending on the client’s goals and issues.
Life can be overwhelming, and it is normal to feel lost, anxious, or unsure of how to navigate challenges. Reaching out to a mental health counselor is a powerful step toward healing and growth. By taking it, you have the chance to find peace, clarity, and the strength to move forward. Jess is here for you whenever you’re ready.
As an African American cis-gender female who used to be a silent sufferer, I understand the difficulty, fear, and stigma of trusti...
As an African American cis-gender female who used to be a silent sufferer, I understand the difficulty, fear, and stigma of trusting a stranger to help you explore your feelings.
Donisha Austin is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who has over 3 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and seniors. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, family and relationship conflict, and chronic stress.
Donisha received her Bachelor's degree from Ohio State University in Human Development and Family Studies. She received her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Cincinnati. Her professional and life experience have equipped her with the appropriate tools to support and guide others through various challenges and transitions. Donisha utilizes many treatment approaches including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT ), humanistic approaches, existential therapy (ET), person-centered therapy (PCT), multicultural therapy, solutions-focused therapy (SFT), and much more.
Choosing therapy can be challenging, but Donisha believes there is power in stepping into your challenge zone. Trusting a stranger with your most vulnerable pieces can be scary. There is power in being emotional or squishy as Donisha likes to call it. Donisha provides a calm and safe space where she encourages you to be courageous. Schedule an appointment with her today!
As a queer therapist and plant nerd, I understand that life can be complex and messy; let's dig deep and support you in growth eve...
As a queer therapist and plant nerd, I understand that life can be complex and messy; let's dig deep and support you in growth even when it feels overwhelming.
Andi Yates is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 7 years of experience. Andi specializes in a variety of concerns, including anxiety and depression, trauma, neurodiversity, relationship issues, including intimacy concerns, LGBTQ+ identities and relationships, coping with change, and developmental concerns. She has experience working with both youth and adults to support them in unique challenges that each stage of life presents.
Andi received her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University. As a horticultural therapist, Andi expertly weaves metaphor into her therapy sessions. Andi uses a wide range of tools, including emotionally focused therapy, systems theory, social justice therapy, somatic methods, and solution-focused therapy.
Andi works alongside her clients to find their inner strengths and pairs practical tools with emotional processing. Andi is deeply passionate about being a cheerleader for her clients and helping them celebrate themselves and their accomplishments. She is ready to support you in your journey, wherever it may lead.
Lauren A. Carsten is an independently licensed clinical mental health counselor (PCC) and earned her MA in Clinical Mental Health ...
Lauren A. Carsten is an independently licensed clinical mental health counselor (PCC) and earned her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University. Prior to moving back to her native Ohio, she completed BAs in both psychology and behavioral science (an interdisciplinary degree encompassing human behavior through sociology, anthropology and psychology) from San Jose State University in California. She holds competencies treatment of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and grief, and has experience and training using trauma-informed practices. She also has extensive experience working with multicultural populations as well as the LGBTQQIAA population and has given trainings in these areas with a focus on sensitivity and accommodations to treatment approaches. She has also completed the certificate program for Substance Abuse Counseling from the University of Cincinnati and is able to integrate that training into current treatment when needed. She is adept at the treatment of individual clients, couples, as well as families and groups, and welcomes clients to incorporate other people into their sessions if needed and appropriate. Her style is generally relaxed and casual and ascribes to the Gestalt model of client interactions but does pull from several different approaches to find the more efficacious approach for each client individually.
As a woman in her mid-30s, I understand the pressures that come with different life stages and coping with the changes we face as ...
As a woman in her mid-30s, I understand the pressures that come with different life stages and coping with the changes we face as we live and grow.
Becky Caione is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She is enthusiastic about helping adults and couples address the challenges they are facing and feel more positive and fulfilled. Becky specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, end-of-life/hospice, coping skills, relationship issues, and major life transitions. She has worked with a large variety of diverse client populations. She is a married woman with experience in navigating life's changes, pressures, and stresses, which also enables her to offer the support her clients are seeking.
Becky completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the California University of Pennsylvania. Becky utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused and faith-based therapies.
Everyone has a unique journey. Becky is confident that she can support you as you cope with your individual struggles and gain some new perspective. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!
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Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy and relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Thriveworks marriage counseling in , OH is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within Marriage counseling include:
Marriage counseling works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular marriage counseling sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Marriage counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage counseling for 12 weeks. However, marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress. Marriage counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in , OH work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.
All couples, no matter how long they have been together, face highs and lows of their relationships. It is normal! It’s only when those highs and lows are back and forth too frequently or when the challenges they are facing get too tough to handle on their own does it become a serious problem. Take a moment to think about the health of your relationship and see if there are areas that could be improved through couples counseling.
You might be like Cary and Ryan. They have been together for almost five years and are ready to take the next step in their relationship but they both have looming feelings of, “what if this does not work out?” They struggle sometimes with communication and aren’t really sure of what the other person thinks about when it comes to finances, having children, where to live, and how to live. Or, you might be like Miranda and Kyle who have been married for over 15 years and are struggling to raise their adolescent child. One of them will do one thing and the other person will do another. It not only confuses their teen but allows their teen to manipulate them into getting things. They aren’t sure how to properly communicate in order to effectively parent and need some assistance.
If you and your partner are struggling to communicate, make certain decisions, or have a major challenge you are facing, you might benefit from working with a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). At Thriveworks Ohio, our online marriage counselors and couples therapists have the training and set of skills to help you and your significant other tackle the obstacles and goals you have in a safe and comfortable environment. Ready to get started? Give us a call.
There is no “right” time to work with a therapist or counselor when life is throwing you curveballs and you feel like you do not have any extra free time. However, it might be beneficial if you and your spouse are frequently arguing, not speaking to each other, having a lack of intimacy, or are feeling disconnected. Here is a list of common reasons why couples choose to seek professional counseling:
If you don’t see your specific concern on the list, don’t worry! There are so many unique reasons why couples see out the help of a psychologist. From couples therapy, you and your partner can learn communication skills, how to listen to each other more effectively, tools to make decisions that meet all needs in the middle, and more. Don’t wait any longer. Get the help you and your partner need to start living a healthier and happier life.
Couples therapy and counseling is designed to help both partners not only grow together, but as individuals to better the bond of their relationship. In your beginning sessions, your couples therapist will assess both of your needs in order to come up with a unique plan of care to help you achieve your goals. Our counselors at Thriveworks Ohio Counseling will find out how the change or concern came on, what stage of your relationship it was in, and determine if your issues are chronic or not. They will then equip you with the tools and methods we mentioned earlier so you can tackle future concerns effectively.
When starting with online counseling, you can choose between phone or video chat. Both options are great and provide our clients with a multitude of benefits. Some of those benefits are:
Just know that if you choose to work with an online couples counselor at Thriveworks Ohio, you will be getting the dedicated care you have been looking for and need. Research shows that teletherapy is just as effective as in-person counseling so there is no need to worry if you and your partner will make meaningful progress virtually.
Ready to get back to a place of love and understanding? Are you tired of having the same arguments over and over again? Work with a licensed marriage and family therapist at Thriveworks Ohio. To get started, you can schedule an appointment through our online booking portal or by giving us a call to get connected with a scheduling specialist.
We offer a wide range of appointment times and have flexible scheduling options. In addition, we accept most major insurance carriers and have great self-payment options for those we don’t.
We look forward to working with you and your partner soon!
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