WE’RE HIRING!
Come join our team of 2000+ clinicians
FEATURED ARTICLE
A comprehensive guide to starting therapy
Book my first session
96% of clients feel supported and understood by their therapist
Get expert medication support, tailored to you
Check my copay estimate
Sessions cost $24 on average with insurance
Discover how starting EMDR therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
6 therapists available in Toledo
As a divorced woman, I understand how life can drastically change - often for the better, though, because life is truly what you m...
About
As a divorced woman, I understand how life can drastically change - often for the better, though, because life is truly what you make it!
I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 13 years of experience supporting clients across all ages, backgrounds, and life circumstances. I specialize in working with individuals navigating mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. I draw on both traditional and holistic approaches to help clients feel grounded, empowered, and authentic in their healing journey.
I earned my master’s in social work from Cleveland State University. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and herbal medicine-making. I also incorporate Ayurvedic-Informed Practices when appropriate as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I create a calm, supportive space where clients feel comfortable expressing their truth and exploring new possibilities for healing. I value collaboration, authenticity, and the dedication clients bring to their own transformation. I welcome the opportunity to partner with you as you take the next step in your mental wellness journey.
Education and training
View more therapists in Toledo
I am and seek to be the type of therapist who is professional, trustworthy, honest, intellectually curious, fully present, hopeful...
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.
As a disabled genderqueer person, I approach life struggles from multiple directions, asking "What changes do I need to make to so...
As a disabled genderqueer person, I approach life struggles from multiple directions, asking "What changes do I need to make to solve this problem?" and, at the same time, "What changes does society need to make to solve this problem?
Sophia Fisher is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. As a therapist, they help individuals process and make meaning from past experiences while working toward significant and hopeful change. She specializes in supporting adults and adolescents in navigating struggles like life transitions, identity development, trauma, depression, anxiety, and systemic stress.
Sophia completed a combined Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health at The Ohio State University. They are trained in the use of EMDR therapy (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy) to process and heal past trauma. She has also completed Star Behavioral Health Provider training, which teaches civilian clinicians to better serve military-connected individuals.
As a nerdy, disabled, genderqueer person from a religious background, Sophia is acutely aware of the complexities of navigating a world that isn’t designed for you. They use this awareness to make space for all kinds of people, especially those whose mental health is not prioritized by our society. Sophia’s approach is collaborative and flexible, helping clients understand how past experiences shape present patterns while building practical skills for healing, resilience, and personal growth.
You are the expert on your own life, and your therapist’s role is to support you in reaching the goals that matter most to you. Sophia would love to help you develop the tools to move forward in your life with clarity and confidence. If you are ready to begin, reach out to schedule an appointment.
Having personally experienced the transformative aspects of combining traditional talk therapy with creative arts, I strive to ass...
Having personally experienced the transformative aspects of combining traditional talk therapy with creative arts, I strive to assist my clients through challenging experiences by helping them understand the power of the mind/body connection.
Katherine Pixley is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 13 years of experience. She works with individuals on the entire life spectrum, engaging them in building needed confidence and skills to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, parenting, and life transitions, along with other mental, emotional, and physical health diagnoses. Katherine supports and guides clients in connecting the impact of their experiences with external behaviors.
Katherine graduated from Antioch University New England and holds a Master’s in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling. She combines traditional approaches such as person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy with dance/movement therapy, EMDR, and internal family systems.
Building trust in therapy is key to accepting where you are and committing to move in a new direction. Katherine seeks to create a non-judgmental space for this experience to grow and strengthen. If you’re ready to take the first step toward a more hopeful future, schedule an appointment with Katherine today!
Life can take some unexpected turns and cause some hurt; it is good to talk with someone when feeling ready to heal and finding th...
Life can take some unexpected turns and cause some hurt; it is good to talk with someone when feeling ready to heal and finding the root of why we feel hurt and learn to heal from it.
Winter is certified by the Ohio Counselor Social Worker and Marriage and Family Board as well as the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional Board. She specializes in trauma and uses EMDR. Winter also specializes in depression, anxiety, addictions, life stressors, and relationship issues. Her goal is to help others see their full potential and help them heal from their barriers in life.
Winter has a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling and has worked in the Mental Health field for 15+ years. She has worked in the mental health field for 15+ years and in a variety of clinical settings: case management for the chronic mental ill; working with the DD population, IOP groups, and drug/alcohol education.
The key to health and happiness is balance: mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually; trauma makes it hard to know what bala...
The key to health and happiness is balance: mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually; trauma makes it hard to know what balance is and how to build it, and I'm here to help.
Ashley Taylor is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio with 10 years of experience working with adolescents and adults seeking help with a variety of issues including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and life transitions. She believes in an approach that is warm, authentic, and collaborative, and that every situation, individual, and couple is unique.
She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Ashley utilizes an eclectic blend of therapy modalities, ranging from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), eye-movement desensitization, and reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients better understand their concerns and build skills for change.
Ashley is committed to working with you to understand what you want out of your life, relationships, and counseling experience. Ashley does not discriminate based on political affiliation, spiritual affiliation, race, sex, gender, or other self-identified affiliation.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
Not ready to book? Contact me
Look for a confirmation email in your inbox shortly. We'll help find you a provider and guide you through everything you should know about starting care at Thriveworks.
No membership fees or subscriptions
Evening and weekend sessions
Award-winning therapy & psychiatry
What support are you seeking?
You acknowledge that by submitting this form, you are providing what may be considered “sensitive data” and consent to Thriveworks Privacy Policy & Terms. By submitting this information, you consent to receive communication from Thriveworks about our services via automatic calls, artificial or pre-recorded messages, or texts at the phone number provided, or by email at the address provided. You have the option to opt out of communications.
We will contact you with availability updates based on the preferences you provided for up to six months.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a specialized psychotherapeutic approach that focuses on assisting individuals in processing traumatic memories, diminishing their emotional intensity, and facilitating the integration of the traumatic experience into their past, enabling them to progress in their lives. This process follows four steps: history-taking, preparing the client, assessing the target memory, and processing the memory and finding an adaptive resolution. After this, Thriveworks EMDR therapists in Toledo will continue to help individuals process the memory and evaluate the results of the treatment to ensure its effectiveness.
EMDR is primarily employed to aid individuals who have endured trauma, including those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and who have experienced other distressing life events.
EMDR therapy is generally less suitable for individuals currently experiencing acute trauma or those who have not yet acquired fundamental coping and distress tolerance skills. To engage in EMDR therapy effectively, one must possess a certain degree of distress tolerance.
EMDR tends to be very effective in relieving the negative symptoms associated with trauma. In a study performed by Francine Shapiro called The Role of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy in Medicine: Addressing the Psychological and Physical Symptoms Stemming from Adverse Life Experiences (2014), results showed that after just three EMDR sessions, 84% of participants reported a remission of PTSD diagnosis. EMDR will often have a higher success rate for survivors of a single traumatic event than for those who have experienced repeated or multiple instances of trauma when EMDR is performed for the same amount of time. This is due to the increased intensity of the trauma and the need to process multiple events.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
If you’re looking for EMDR therapists in Toledo, OH, you’re in luck. EMDR therapy at Thriveworks can be conducted both in person at one of our many offices around the U.S. and online via remote video conferencing. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Generally, EMDR is a shorter-term therapy, typically encompassing multiple sessions. While some individuals may make substantial progress within just a few sessions, others may opt for an extended treatment period, particularly if dealing with complex or severe trauma or conditions.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Toledo has no reviews yet, but check out these reviews from locations in Ohio.
Shown in ET
Call us to book
Our team is happy to help you schedule your first session.
Book online
Find the right provider for you. Book your session online yourself in just a few easy steps.