As a licensed therapist in Ohio with nearly two decades of experience, I specialize in trauma-informed care with a primary focus on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I am deeply committed to helping individuals heal from past wounds, process difficult life experiences, and build lasting emotional resilience. My approach is grounded in compassion, respect for each person’s unique story, and a strong understanding of how trauma impacts the mind, body, and relationships.
In addition to my clinical work, I serve as a Clinical Director at a substance use disorder (SUD) treatment center, where I support individuals and families navigating recovery. As someone who is also personally in recovery, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience into the therapeutic space. This allows me to connect with clients in a genuine, nonjudgmental way while maintaining clear structure and clinical integrity.
I was raised in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, and that background continues to shape my perspective, values, and commitment to serving diverse and often underserved communities. I understand the impact of environment, adversity, and systemic challenges, and I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, respected, and understood.
I work extensively with concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I also support individuals struggling with social anxiety, communication difficulties, identity and purpose exploration, and changes related to divorce, aging, or personal transformation.
My therapeutic style is both supportive and structured. I aim to create an environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences while also gaining practical tools for real-life change. For those who are interested, I integrate faith-based perspectives into treatment, honoring the importance of spirituality in the healing process.
My goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and equipped to move forward with clarity, strength, and purpose.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Very nice, experienced and knowledgeable, mindful of time
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Haven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
The first encounter was genuine and despite the video format felt heard and goals were set that aligned with my spefic issues
Written on Jun 29, 2024 after therapy with Haven for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Haven is a great guy ! Very relatable and grounding. I recommend !
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Haven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Extremely helpful
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Haven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Haven Ohly does a good job with therapy and gets to know his clients. He is very flexible with times and appointments.
Written on Oct 06, 2023 after therapy with Haven for 6 months on issues concerning bipolar disorder
Haven is wonderful, attentive and very helpful.
Written on Aug 25, 2023 after therapy with Haven for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd