As a licensed therapist in Ohio, I bring over two decades of compassionate mental health experience to my practice. My approach centers on supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
I am deeply committed to creating an affirming therapeutic space that honors diverse identities and experiences. My work focuses on supporting individuals struggling with social anxiety, isolation, panic disorders, and post-traumatic stress, with particular sensitivity to first responders and LGBTQ+ communities.
My clinical approach is collaborative and person-centered, designed to help clients develop meaningful coping strategies and build emotional resilience. I strive to walk alongside you, offering genuine support and professional guidance as you explore personal growth and healing.
Through evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed lens, I aim to empower clients to reconnect with their inner strengths and navigate life's challenges with increased confidence and self-understanding.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Control issues, First responder issues, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Isolation / loneliness, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia
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She is the best
Written on Sep 08, 2026 after therapy with Shay for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I haven’t even been in therapy for a year and I noticed such a difference in myself. I highly recommend Shay, I never felt so comfortable with a therapist. She knows me so well within the short amount of time and I actually look forward to my therapy sessions.
Written on Aug 15, 2026 after therapy with Shay for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Shay is truly one of a kind! She provides comfortable safe space, with softness & grace but also pushes me out of my comfort zone!
Written on Jul 27, 2026 after therapy with Shay for 10 months on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
She is absolutely amazing! I have never felt more comfortable talking to someone!
Written on Jul 14, 2026 after therapy with Shay for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Extremely knowledgeable and helpful, highly recommend.
Written on Jun 24, 2026 after therapy with Shay for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing. Felt great after talking to her
Written on Jun 11, 2026 after therapy with Shay for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and bipolar disorder