Therapist

I am a graduate of The Ohio State University with my Master’s in Social Work. Go Buckeyes! I am both a Licensed Independent Social Worker and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. My therapeutic philosophy is becoming grounded and balanced in one’s personal and professional life to achieve a higher level of growth. I understand that we are faced with challenging life events and need help steering back into the right direction. Let me join you on this road to a healthy and balanced life. I use mindfulness and eclectic approaches to help you overcome a variety of challenges such as childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, family discord, blended family concerns, self-esteem, work/life balance, personal identity and development, stress, and life transitions.

• Pronouns: She/ Her/ Hers
• Availability: Saturdays

I am Shavonda, a proud 2-time graduate of The Ohio State University. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work and have been a practicing clinician since 2017. My experience encompasses both adults and juveniles with a focus on understanding the experiences that trigger mental illnesses. I serve as a passionate advocate for those affected and use both my education and my Christian faith to support the wellness of my clients. Learning recognition and coping techniques are not limited to a clinical diagnosis. I believe everyone can benefit from guided support. My training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) for depression, anxiety, women’s issues, substance abuse, and co-occuring mental illnesses. Also trained in EMDR trauma therapy.

• Availability: Monday and Thursday Evenings
• Pronouns: She/ Her/ Hers

Greetings and gratitude on this journey of enhancing your life. My name is Tanisha, a MSW graduate from Walden University and current PhD candidate in Human Services. I have been a practicing clinician since 2017 with focuses on community mental health counseling especially with severe mental disorders (SMD). I have significant experience working with teens and adults as they navigate their mental irregularities. I have a devotion to those of you who want to improve their mental health, supporting and guiding you through mental anguish. Together we can develop a restorative approach through one on one interventions, tailored coping techniques, and personalized methods to assist in moving forward. I have a passion for meditation and mindfulness. It is my theory that these methods can help educate individuals in finding the mind/body connection. It is my intention to support you in mending your mind, strengthening your spirit, and creating your life.

• Pronouns: She/ Her/ Hers
• Availability: Saturdays / Evening Teletherapy an option.

I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and received my Master’s in Social Work from The Ohio State University. My clinical experience includes providing supportive care to families and/or individuals who need help managing their emotional and mental distress due to a medical illness, working with young adults who have a history of trauma and/or behavior disorder, and assisting individuals with a mental health and/or substance use disorder. As a therapist, I am committed to helping individuals overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and other stressors that affect us at some time in our lives. I’m also a firm believer that healing is a collaborative effort that requires compassion and support to help individuals overcome obstacles that will allow them to move forward and thrive.

Since every individual is unique, I utilize a variety of therapeutic methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and their situation. My therapeutic approaches include Solution-Focused, Trauma-Informed, Cognitive- Behavioral, Constructive Narrative Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I also have experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation, stress management, and grief and loss.

Life challenges don’t define who you are- they are something you experience. My goal is to help you navigate through past, present, and future experiences. I am dedicated to providing a safe and judgement-free atmosphere where you can comfortably reflect and express your feelings. Let me help you to understand and re-define your experiences.

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Availability:Tuesday and Thursday (5-7pm), Saturday (10am-2pm), Sunday (12pm-2pm)

Welcome, my name is Nina, a Licensed Social Worker and graduate from The Ohio State University. I have several years experience working with individuals of all ages. My passion is our youth, young adults and their families. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, past traumatic events, self-esteem, behavioral concerns and parenting challenges. I'm devoted to partnering with you to build parent/child relationships, improve family dynamics, overcome mental health irregularities and manage life circumstances.

"Stand up straight and realize who you are, that you tower over your circumstances."-Maya Angelou.

Whether you're seeking individual services for you, your child or family, I take a collaborative, strength based, and wellness approach customizing treatment to help you achieve your goals.

My name is Gwendolyn (Gwen) Wright. I completed my graduate studies for Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Liberty University and am a licensed professional counselor (LPC). I also have a MA in Psychology from American Public University Systems and a BS in Social Psychology and Human Resources Management from Park University. I am a military veteran and seek to be of service to those navigating through the challenges they face in life. I have a passion and experience working with couples, families, adolescents, women, and veterans working through depression, anxiety, traumatic stressors, and relationship conflict. I collaboratively work with individuals from an integrative framework while utilizing a variety of therapies such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, humanistic, Gestalt, interpersonal, Gottman, and EMDR.

• Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
• Availability: Monday through Wednesday 8am-4:30pm;
• Thursday 8am-6pm;
• Friday 8am-1pm

Hello! My name is Nicole Parente (she/her). I have been a licensed Social Worker for almost 9 years. I have worked with clients experiencing many different concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, chronic pain, sexual abuse, and trauma. I have special interest in working with people/couples who are wanting to strengthen their relationships, those working to deepen their connection to their bodies and sexuality, those experiencing loss & grief, and with clients experiencing women’s health related issues.As your counselor I strive to create an environment that feels open, encouraging, and empowering. I like to use modalities and therapeutic techniques that work best for you. Some examples of modalities I use are journaling, mind-body techniques (like mindfulness or clinical hypnosis), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I like to encourage my clients to spend time outside of our sessions investing in their growth, meaning I might ask you to spend dedicated time intentionally working on your goals. Together we will create a plan that is uniquely designed for your needs.I strive to be anti-oppressive in my counseling. I am committed to continuously learning how to better serve my clients, and that means I need to be a lifelong learner. I believe that part of being an anti-oppressive counselor is being an advocate for change on the community and political level. I acknowledge the impact that systemic and political oppression have on individual mental health and bring that awareness with me into sessions always.

• Availability: Monday through Wednesday 9am-2pm;
• Friday 9am-2pm

I am a Licensed Social Worker with clinical experience in medical social work and mental health. I received my Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. I am extremely grateful to be a part of your wellness journey. By utilizing techniques like Solution-Focused Problem Solving, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Motivational Interviewing, together we can navigate life’s challenges. I hope we can be a collaborative team to help you reach your personal, professional & inter-personal goals. In the past I have had the opportunity to work with clients struggling through childhood trauma, relationship conflict, anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and personal development. My goal is to help clients to develop coping skills to deal with both old and new stressors.

• Pronouns: She/Hers
• Availability: Monday and Tuesday

Hello! I am excited to work collaboratively with you to explore what your goals are to address your needs. I am a licensed social worker with experience in mental health and have worked with clients as young as 8 years of age. I received my Master's degree in Social Work and 2 bachelor’s degrees (Psychology and Sexuality Studies) from The Ohio State University. I provide an eclectic style by using techniques from trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, solution-focused, client-centered, and play therapy theories. I have worked with those diagnosed with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar, and more. I enjoy learning about my clients, watching them grow, and empowering them to use the skills and concepts they learn in therapy in their daily lives.

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Availability: In-person and Online