Find a licensed online therapist in Barberton, OH

Life can be very difficult, at times, and situations develop when a person can feel "stuck" and have difficulty seeing a way out. I utilize an eclectic approach to counseling and aim to generate a comfortable environment which will eliminate that "under the microscope" feeling, some people tell me they fear when seeking counseling. I initiate counseling with person centered, solution oriented strategies, which will allow the client to begin taking steps toward relieving stress while generating hope for a more fulfilling future. I utilize, active and reflective listening, mirroring, Rational Emotive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as re-framing, and occasionally homework to help enable self motivation and the confidence to achieve personal life successes. I believe that people can learn the confidence to deal with many difficult situations, with encouragement, compassion, self understanding and the acquisition of new skills to approach problems which may arise in the future. I have a MA in counseling from the University of South Florida, with a focus on mental health. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor in the State of Ohio. I started my career in Florida nearly 27 years ago and have my primary experience in dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder . I have extensive experience helping adult survivors of abuse as well as having presided over a group home for sexually abused girls. I am neither formal nor rigidly structured in my counseling approach. I believe in treating each person individually and it takes a bit of time to learn about each person's perceptions and history. I work toward being compassionate, understanding and patient in my efforts to help you discover solutions for problems you are experiencing. Though I have studied and respect many religious beliefs, and will do my very best to remain aligned with your personal beliefs, I do not provide religious counseling. Please note that I am not able to provide documentation for court or custody cases regarding counseling outcomes or participation. If you need this type of help, finding someone in your local area would be best. I am not available for help with porn addiction as this is a rather specialized segment in which I am not proficient. I look forward to working with you!

As a licensed therapist in Ohio, I bring three decades of compassionate counseling experience to supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate Neurodiversity including ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Stress, Self-esteem concerns, and Interpersonal dynamics with empathy and professional expertise. My therapeutic style emphasizes understanding, validation, and collaborative healing. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop stronger communication skills, and work towards personal transformation. Whether you're struggling with panic attacks/anxiety, ADD, past traumas or seeking greater self-understanding, I'm committed to walking alongside you with genuine care and professional guidance.

My name is Javonne Spivey and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 10 years of experience. I have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma, and relationship challenges. My counseling style is genuine and validating. I am passionate about building therapeutic rapport with individuals to help them identify strengths as they work towards achieving personal goals. I believe therapy consists of a collaborative relationship and therefore I welcome feedback and encourage individuals to be an active participant in their treatment. My approach to treatment combines cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I am intentional about educating individuals about the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and highlighting the power of thoughts and self-talk. I am a Christian and I enjoy utilizing scripture to help individuals achieve wellness that will lead to greatness. I have experience with implementing bible plans in treatment to help individuals address depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and purpose. I created a Christian mental wellness journal titled, Changing My Unhealthy Thoughts. The journal teaches the skills of utilizing scripture and taking thoughts captive to control and manage thinking patterns. The journal introduces a technique called prayerful thoughts. Prayerful thoughts are thoughts rooted in scripture. The journal encourages the reader to challenge unhealthy thoughts with scripture and replace unhealthy thoughts with prayerful thoughts. I appreciate your interest in working with me and I am looking forward to listening to your story and building a therapeutic relationship. My mission is to help you achieve wellness that leads to greatness. Let’s get started!

I am a Mental Health and Addiction therapist licensed in Ohio , Michigan and South Carolina with over 15 years of experience . I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, self harm and family counseling. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I have worked with adolescents, those in addiction, and adults. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in humor in treatment as well. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and dialectal behavioral. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My hours are 8 am to 4pm Monday through Friday . I have different hours for sessions and those include nights and weekends. Please visit my schedule. I have times and days blocked out for those who need special times like early morning, evenings and weekends. Please ask so I can open an appointment. I am very accommodating to scheduling. My schedule looks full but many times have been blocked to meet the needs of clients. Please ask. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I am licensed in Ohio with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Ohio with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with despression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and West Virginia with 30years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients cope with issues such as depression and anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues and chemical dependency and other addictive disorders. I also have experience working with individuals adjusting and coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

As a licensed therapist in Ohio, I bring nearly two decades of compassionate mental health experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on empowering clients to cultivate self-love, navigate interpersonal dynamics, and develop resilient coping strategies. I specialize in addressing diverse concerns including workplace stress, social anxiety, mood disorders, and multicultural experiences. My approach honors each person's unique journey, with a deep commitment to understanding individual strengths and cultural contexts. My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients break through isolation, rebuild communication skills, and rediscover personal purpose. I'm particularly passionate about supporting women, caregivers, and individuals experiencing life transitions while creating a supportive, affirming therapeutic environment. Through evidence-based practices, I aim to help clients develop meaningful insights, build emotional resilience, and create positive transformative change at their own pace.

Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Something brought you here, and that takes courage. You deserve to work with someone who takes your courage and your life challenges seriously. I’m Kristie, a licensed professional, MSW LISW-S, who specializes in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance use, relationship challenges, life transitions, and self-exploration. My warm, compassionate approach will be tailored to what you need as I adapt and blend therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBt, narrative therapy, MI, acceptance, and mindfulness-based strategies to help you identify and transform unhelpful thought patterns, build present-moment awareness, and uncover old behaviors interfering in your current life. I believe the most important factor in therapy is the relationship between therapist and client and have spent 17 years empowering my clients to feel confident in their ability to navigate life with calm clarity and to develop self-compassion that allows genuine growth. The right support changes everything. If you are ready to take the next step towards regaining control and a more fulfilling life, contact me now. LGBTQ+ affirming.

As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients work through depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma with compassion and cultural sensitivity. I bring a deep commitment to understanding each person's unique journey, with particular expertise in addressing self-love, communication barriers, isolation, and life transitions. My approach honors the lived experiences of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals, creating a safe and affirming therapeutic space. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I collaborate with clients to develop meaningful strategies for healing and personal growth. I believe in empowering individuals to reconnect with their inner strength, overcome challenging emotions, and rediscover purpose and connection. My work is grounded in respect, empathy, and a genuine belief in each person's capacity for transformation. Together, we'll explore your experiences, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate resilience.

I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker who believes therapy works best when it feels human — a mix of real talk, humor, skill‑building, and a space where you can breathe for a minute. I work with adults and young people (teens and older youth) navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional overwhelm, identity challenges, and the messy in‑between stages of life.My style is warm, down‑to‑earth, and a little playful. I’m not the “nod silently and stare at you” type of therapist. I’ll celebrate your wins, help you make sense of your patterns, and give you practical tools you can actually use. I often integrate DBT skills, mindfulness, and grounding strategies — especially for clients who appreciate structure or need help staying regulated.Whether you’re an adult trying to keep it together or a young person figuring out who you are in a world that feels loud and complicated, I’m here to support you with compassion, clarity, and a touch of humor. You get to show up exactly as you are — no perfection required.

I'm a therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through life's most challenging moments. I work with clients navigating depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and self-esteem concerns, as well as compassion fatigue. My approach is grounded in empathy and genuine care for your wellbeing. I specialize in a wide range of issues, including social anxiety, panic disorder, self-harm, trauma from sexual assault and domestic violence, seasonal affective disorder, and grief related to loss and major life transitions. I also support clients working through workplace stress, caregiver burnout, midlife transitions, young adult challenges, and relationship concerns like commitment issues and jealousy. Additionally, I'm experienced in supporting women's issues, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care experiences, and disruptive mood dysregulation. I understand that healing looks different for everyone, and I'm committed to meeting you where you are. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and affirming. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel truly heard and respected. I'm honored to walk alongside you as you work toward greater self-love, resilience, and peace.

Hi! I'm Ash. I'm a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio, and I believe therapy is most effective when you feel understood—not judged. I don't believe therapy is about "fixing" people. I believe every person already has strengths; sometimes life, trauma, stress, or difficult experiences simply make them harder to see. My role is to help you rediscover those strengths, better understand yourself, and build practical tools that support the life you want to create. Throughout my career in community mental health, I've had the privilege of working with adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, and the everyday stress of balancing life's many responsibilities. I've also worked alongside individuals experiencing housing instability, community violence, and other systemic barriers that can make healing feel even more difficult. One of the things I value most is meeting people exactly where they are. Therapy isn't something I do to you—it's something we build together. I believe my clients teach me just as much as I hope to teach them, and I approach every person with curiosity, respect, and the understanding that no two stories are the same. My style is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and person-centered. I strive to create a space where you can be honest about what's working, what isn't, and what you hope life could look like moving forward. Together, we'll explore patterns, strengthen coping skills, improve communication, establish healthy boundaries, and work toward meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you. Clients often describe me as compassionate, approachable, and genuine. I care deeply about helping people recognize their resilience, advocate for themselves, and discover that they are capable of more than they may believe in difficult moments. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, processing trauma, struggling with anxiety or depression, feeling stuck, or simply looking for someone to walk alongside you, I'd be honored to support you. I believe healing happens one conversation at a time—and I'd be grateful to be part of your journey.

I am a blessed mom of 2 boys, with a loving spouse that supports me, and a world where I get to work with people that want support in their lives. Even with the life I live, there are many challenges that we have to navigate. I have 2 years of experience providing mental health services to the youth of today and because of my personal experiences, I have been able to connect with them and help them grow. All I can ask from my clients is to give me a chance to work with you as you navigate life challenges to find a life that's blessed. Therapy is something that has a flow. I may have an idea in mind for what to talk about, but your daily input is more important. Together we will flow through your emotions while facing opportunities to challenge the way you think and guide you to new possibilities; while managing heightened emotions. I use techniques from art therapy, narrative therapy, strength based and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) as a way to have all the tools in my toolbox that we may need. It's natural to have questions before your first therapy session. Our initial appointment is for us to get to know one another and begin building a trusting therapeutic relationship. We'll review important information about the therapy process, discuss any questions you may have, and spend time exploring what brought you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. Together, we'll develop a personalized plan that reflects your goals and supports your journey toward healing and growth. I know that reaching out for therapy isn't always easy, and I don't take for granted the trust it takes to share your story with someone new. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—without fear of judgment or pressure to have everything figured out. I believe healing happens when people feel safe, understood, and supported. My style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I'll meet you where you are, help you make sense of what you're experiencing, and work alongside you to build the skills and confidence needed to move forward.