Connect with Trauma and PTSD therapists in Lafayette, OH

I'm a licensed independent social worker. I believe in nonjudgmental, client-centered, and strengths-based. I work with individuals, couples, and families facing mental health, behavioral, relational, and marital concerns.

I help individuals, couples, and families live more fulfilling lives through compassionate, evidence-based therapy.

I'm passionate about creating a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, overcome challenges, and reach your personal goals. Together, we'll work on building resilience, enhancing your strengths, and fostering positive change in your life.

Taking the first step is never easy, but it can be so beneficial to your life. I hope to continue the journey with you toward recovery and support you in becoming the best version of yourself.

Thank you for reaching out for help. I am an LISW-S. I have been in practice for many years and started in the field in 1993! I practice CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and a host of other approaches, and we, together, will decide which one or ones are best for you. I am warm and engaging, and I want my clients to feel as comfortable.

I understand how hard it is to reach out for help when you are struggling, and I am motivated to help you on your journey of healing, overcoming hardships, and connecting with your authentic self.

I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW, #I.0005982) with experience supporting adults and teens in child welfare, senior care, and educational advocacy. I’m married with three adult children, one with a cognitive disability. Outside work, I enjoy family, friends, travel, reading, cards, and my two dogs.

Ever think about therapy? Anxiety that shows up at 2am, ADHD/neurodivergence that makes everything hard to organize, trauma you've been carrying quietly for years, depression that makes ordinary days feel exhausting, and wondering if therapists actually understand what it's like. For 15 years, I have been helping people carrying all these things.

You are the expert on your own story, and I'm here to walk alongside you as you navigate it. My approach is warm and supportive, helping clients explore emotions, relationships, and stressors in ways that build insight and resilience. Together, we can work toward emotional balance, healthier connections, and a deeper sense of self.

I work with individuals and families, from child to adult, helping them find and experience the best life available.

I support people from all walks of life, including military, veterans, first responders, teens, and adults. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to reach out for help, and I want to support that first courageous step.

I provide a judgment-free space where you can process thoughts, identify goals, and address overwhelming experiences. Together we'll work on the changes necessary for growth, using coping skills and therapeutic tools to help you achieve emotional wellness.

When I'm working with you, the focus is you--nothing else. You deserve to be truly heard and responded to with support, directness, and honesty. You may want assistance with seeing things in a new way and developing new ways to approach challenges. You may want to better understand what has held you back or why you have certain fears.

Throughout my career, I noticed concerns from men about their sexual health and the complexities of being a man in today's society. This became a specialization for me. In addition to sexual health, I work in partnership with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, impulse control, or substance abuse.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Houston, Texas. I will be available only for Telehealth. I work with adults only (18+) and have expertise with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. I also help with: work-life and personal/family life balance, divorce, grief, and parenting. My approaches are dependent on what a Client may need.