Therapists in Ohio

I am originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, I have two brothers and a mother. My childhood was very normal until my late teens when my father passed away from cancer. Not surprisingly, this whole process was sudden and challenging in many ways for myself and the rest of the family. My situation could have gone very differently; however I was fortunate to get linked with a therapist who took the time to challenge my thinking. Luckily, I was able to get into college and pursue my passion of social work. My approach: Three words that describe my approach are: problem solving, non-judging, and patient. I think therapy can be fun and interesting. My overarching goal with therapy is build a mutual relationship that serves the client. I feel clients have the ability to solve their problems; however, us as people sometimes need someone from outside our situation to bounce ideas off of. My clinical strengths: I have extensive experience working with anxiety, panic and substance use. I know first hand how crippling anxiety and panic attacks can be, I really enjoy tying to help others gain confidence and learn to cope with these conditions. After applying for my Independent license I started working for Veteran Affairs on a homeless/ substance use residential unit. There I taught substance use groups, individual psychotherapy and attended many trainings to widen my skill set. During COVID, this unit was reworked and resulted in me taking a job outside the unit. I now assist local hospitals with our clients and their discharge needs. This obviously is a slight departure from my normal skills and is part of the reason I work in private practice as well.

"Helping you to Heal, Change and Grow”. At Emerging Spirit Counseling Services, we provide mental health therapy for women, youth and families, as well as conducting trainings. We seek to foster an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance for those in need of help and strive to provide supportive therapeutic interventions to help guide our clients through difficult situations, strengthen family and individual functioning and help them move in new directions so they may experience more fulfilling and meaningful lives."

Hi, I am Dominique (Dom) Proctor. I am a licensed social worker and have experience providing therapeutic services to children, teens, and adults. I offer both individual and couples counseling. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in 2020m and worked as a case manager and bachelor’s level therapist. I then attended Indiana Wesleyan University, where I earned my Master of Social Work. Man has been avoiding the consequences of our choices since the beginning. Human beings attempted to cover up their own mistakes and faults by human effort alone. Whether it is AA meetings, self-help programs, or other means of recovery, most of these programs only touch one aspect of a person. A person is made up of mind, body, and soul. Therefore, we need healing for all three elements of a person, not just one. I enjoy working with people to help heal these facets and make progress toward recovery. When helping individuals with their therapeutic goals, I pull from several different modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I also offer Christian counseling services to those seeking the incorporation of their faith into treatment. I enjoy helping those who have been hurt by the church. I work as an inpatient therapist at SUN Behavioral in Columbus, Ohio, and as an outpatient therapist. In addition, I am part of the NACSW ( North American Association of Christians in Social Work) and the BLEXIT movement.

Hello! I am Loreta De Zuniga-Bandiera MSW,LSW, OIFP II (she/her) I am a licensed Social Worker. I received my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education at Pacific Oaks University, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University. I began my career in teaching in schools, and have experience working with parents to advocate for their children’s mental health in school. I specialize in working with children, teens and families with complex trauma. I am certified as a Child and Family Practitioner in the state of Ohio. I have experience working with children as young as 3 years old who have experienced trauma. It is never too early to begin talking about mental health with children. I also work with teens struggling with depression, self-harm, and eating disorders. I am a LGBTQ+ Ally, and have experience guiding children through their journey of gender identity. I use a play-based client centered approach tailored to each individual or family. I take a non-conventional laid-back approach to therapy, using Art, and Yoga in my sessions to improve symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD. I practice EMDR both in person and via telehealth. I am taking children, and teens who could benefit from this therapeutic approach. I also offer psychotherapy services in Spanish.

David's expertise allows him to effectively assess, diagnose, and treat various mental health conditions, ensuring personalized attention for each patient. His psychiatric experience stems from settings such as crisis, psychiatric inpatient hospital, correctional, and outpatient community mental health/substance use disorder treatment positions. In his spare time, David plays bass guitar in a Columbus band, cares for his aging mom, enjoys boating on Put-in-Bay, and strives for a healthy lifestyle.

Welcome! My name is Anne Marie Santangelo and I have over twenty five years of experience in the mental health field. I hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology; at present, I serve adult residents of Florida, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Arizona. I am a friendly, highly qualified, attentive and supportive psychologist. Please visit my website, santangelopsychology.com, to learn a bit more about the services I offer. I look forward to meeting you.

Good morning! Good evening! If you are reading this, something is probably bothering you and wondering if anyone cares or understands maybe? Whew. That’s a hard feeling to feel going through your daily life- exhausting! If you are looking for someone that will not only listen but hear you and assist you with those negative and fearful thoughts, then you have found someone that will do just that! Life is so amazing- sometimes. Life just makes it hard to breathe- sometimes.I am a trauma informed care therapist; I am not afraid or scared to hear your story and will help you or direct you to where you will find the most help and comfort.  When we meet, we will openly talk about what you need and want in the present moment. I have years of experience working with people who have struggled with addiction, trauma, loss, the REAL struggle of parenting, and everything else in between. Even you just need to figure out what is making you stuck but “nothing is really going on” let’s get un-stucked! If you have cracked a smile or raised your chest with a breath of relief with feelings of hope because my words resonate with you, please contact me today! I hope as your therapist you reach the freedom you deserve from the emotional angst you feel for any reason! Tired moms- come escape with me! My approach is laid back with the excitement to challenge you!

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I believe we are all different by design and I enjoy partnering with parents to help children like yours who may be struggling with issues like emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, attention, and relationships at home, school, and/or community. Seeing children struggle turned my pain into passion for working with children and their families. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider (CIMHP), I love working with children with ADHD, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, and trauma backgrounds. I engage children in therapeutic approaches like play, art, and trauma informed approaches to take the “heaviness” away from the therapeutic process. I am excited to partner with you to see how we can go work together to go from chaos to connection and from surviving to thriving!

As an addiction therapist, I am passionate about communicating hope, value, and change to individuals who are suffering. I have worked in the field of addiction treatment and recovery since 2015 in a multitude of settings and with various populations. I have worked with individuals, groups, and families who are affected by the disease of addiction. I value empathy, therapeutic alliance, and motivation seeking as my primary modes of operation when engaging with clients. My education background in Philosophy, a Master’s degree in mental health counseling, as well as unique life experiences, give me an uncommon perspective in treatment theory and practice.