Greetings, I'm Mike Skoda, LPCC-S. I have over 15 years experience as a Clinical Counselor, Therapist, and Clinical Director. I bring attachment and humanistic lenses to my work, with an overall approach of self-compassion and compassion and empathy for those I serve. I have expertise in providing EMDR therapy for kids and adults; providing Emotionally-Focused Treatment for couples, individuals, and families as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (for Obsessive Compulsive Disorders.) As part of my practice, I believe in treating you like a beloved family member and honor you as a member of the human race no matter your age, race, gender, or chosen pronouns. I view those you entrust to me as a member of my family whether that be you, your son, daughter, parent, neighbor, family friend, or colleague at work. Most importantly, I use a relational approach, and I truly do my best to get to a felt sense of what it is like to walk in your shoes and to walk side by side with you in a very collaborative way so that you feel heard, understood, and together we will arrive with both straightforward and effective treatment plans and interventions uniquely tailored to meet your therapy needs. This approach will allow you to rebuild your roots and identity and give your life a renewed sense of purpose and fulfillment!

Hello, my name is Jody and I am an OUT TRANSGENDER FEMALE living in Columbus, Ohio. I am here to help you with your mental health concerns, Especially if you are struggling with SEXUALITY or GENDER. I'm an LISW-S here in Ohio. I came out publicly as a Transgender female in 2014 (whew!), and have experience with the emotional, physical, social & spiritual aspects of gender transition. My primary focus on Better Help is to work with TRANSGENDER/GENDER QUEER PEOPLE Ages 18+ who are LOOKING FOR LETTERS RELATED TO GENDER TRANSITION. I can ALSO Work with PARTNERS OF TRANS PEOPLE. That is what I have time for and Better Help is one way to give back to the LGBTQIA community that I am a part of. Thank you!

I am licensed in Ohio with over 10 years of professional work experience in mental health and substance use treatment. I have experience in helping clients with motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, coping with life changes. I also am a certified Life Coach and have worked in executive and professional coaching. 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 have a wide variety of experience in working with people who are feeling discouraged, overwhelmed and traumatized and are in need of support and coping skills. I also work with people with more serious and chronic mental health disorders by giving them support and encouragement to live in the community and live their life to the fullest. My approach is to help a person talk about their mental health at their own pace, what helps them feel safe and calm and how to do this in a way that makes them feel less stigmatized and gain support and strength through sharing their experience. I also enjoy working with family members of people that are in recovery for a serious mental illness. I have my own lived experience and feel it makes me more empathetic and understanding as a practitioner. I also am a veteran and can work with veterans by understanding some of their culture. I have been a social worker in the field of mental health for 35 plus years but more importantly I am a spouse, mother, sibling and co worker. I have experienced a lot including severe mental illness with a sibling, drug addiction with a family member, LGBTQ and teenage years. These are all people I love and have learned that life comes at people of all walks of life and I am very non judgmental because of that. I am good at putting myself in others shoes and have experienced first hand the stigma, stereotypes and misinformation people from all walks of like can encounter. My approach to helping others is to listen and explore current and past history to help gain insight and put problem solving, client-centered solutions into place. I am seen as having a calming influence on others and generally am able to get others to open up and share their concerns. I am a very open transparent person and I look forward to working with people from all walks of life. Please consider me in your selection of a therapist and I will work hard to assist you in overcoming hardships and obstacles to reach a happier more fulfilling place in your life.

Let's face it, life can be downright brutal sometimes with it's nasty curveballs and surprise endings. When you have a moment to come up for air after feeling drowned by never ending deadlines at work, stressing over relationships, or trying to live up to society's expectations, you can look around and not recognize yourself or the life that has fallen into place for you. I applaud you identifying that you deserve more out of life, and being the best version of yourself and realizing that there is help out there. Whatever the reason that brings you here, please know that you have made a courageous step. Seeking help can me scary, confusing, and intimidating; but it can also be the beginning of a new, exciting path in life. I am here to meet you where you're at and to help you navigate the tough times and cheer you on in the good times. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of Ohio. I look forward to working with you whether you're going through a "quarter life crisis;" or you find that depression/anxiety/stress has made life unbearable at times. I look forward to helping you if you've found that alcohol and/or drugs has taken control over your life. I am here to give you support and encouragement to make that next bold move in life.

I am licensed in Ohio with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger management, and I have been a Domestic Violence group (for perpetrators) facilitator. 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.

Hello my name is Nicole and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Carolina, and I have been working as a counselor since 2006. I look forward to the possibility of getting to have the opportunity to work with you, and being able to be part of your mental health journey. I feel that my counseling style is warm and inviting while trying to remain focused on my clients individual needs. I believe that the sessions are for the client and I try work to meet clients were they are by approaching the counseling sessions with understanding and compassion. I use techniques from many different theoretical counseling approaches and some examples of the commonly used approaches would be cognitive behavioral (CBT), solution focused therapy, and/or motivation interviewing approaches to work with my clients to determine their treatment goals and needs. I have been offering session using BetterHelp for the last 2 years and before my time with BetterHelp I had practiced for 15 years (2006 to 2021) in a community behavioral health setting. I have had the opportunity to work with clients experiencing issues related to addiction, depression, anxiety, coping with stressors, life changes, relationship and/or family issues, trauma, ADD/ADHD, to name a few. I have completed my undergraduate program in addictions studies from University of Cincinnati and have also completed a Masters in Education program from Lindsey Wilson College majoring in Mental Health Counseling. Thank you for taking the time to read about me and I look forward to getting to work with you, Nicole Schellinger M. Ed, LPCC-S, LPC

I am licensed in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Life is hard. Life is unfair. Life is suffering. These statements likely echo what many are feeling. It is times like these that many of us lose sight of our purpose, our value and our intrinsic worth. Whether the reaction of prolonged stress and overwhelm, the realization that our life or the people we know are not always what or who we believed them to be, or the struggle to find meaning in routine or even the mundane, we all arrive at this place in different ways. The place where we no longer know what to do to move forward, but know that something must be done. The place where we feel the pressure to act, but the simultaneous fear that we might make it worse. The place where we feel isolated and misunderstood, even though we are standing shoulder to shoulder with countless others feeling the same way. Feel familiar? But what if we were able to take these moments and use them as the impetus for something deeper and more meaningful. What if through grappling with our suffering, we were somehow able to arrive to at a stronger, and more enduring understanding of ourselves and the life we are meant to live. That is what I believe I am here to help with. It can be expressed in any number of ways, but in my work I like to get to the core of a person's beliefs to assist them with reshaping their story. Lets not idle any longer in this place, but move through it to a more fulfilling life. I look forward to speaking with you more at your convenience!

I am Licensed in Ohio with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients cope with addiction, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, trauma, and abuse. I have a diverse history and have worked with teens and adults in individual and group settings. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where feelings, thoughts, and topics of faith can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to take the first step towards a change. I look forward to supporting and empowering you on this journey.

As a licensed therapist, I bring over two decades of compassionate counseling experience to supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate stress, trauma, parenting difficulties, and personal growth with a faith-informed, empathetic approach. I specialize in addressing women's issues, social anxiety, communication challenges, and healing from difficult life experiences. My therapeutic work focuses on supporting individuals through transitions like divorce, adoption, blended family dynamics, and personal transformation. My approach is rooted in understanding each person's unique journey, with particular sensitivity to attachment issues, self-esteem, and emotional healing. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop healthier relationships, and rediscover their inner strength and purpose. Drawing from a Christian perspective, I offer guidance that respects individual spiritual beliefs while providing evidence-based, compassionate therapeutic support. My goal is to walk alongside you as you work toward personal growth, emotional resilience, and meaningful life change.

I am licensed in Ohio with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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.

As a licensed professional clinical counselor in Kentucky. I specialize in supporting children, teens, and caregivers navigating complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with compassionate, evidence-based care. I have extensive experience helping clients work through communication challenges, attachment issues, mood disorders, and posttraumatic stress. I am certified in parent child interaction therapy (PCIT) and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). My therapeutic practice is deeply rooted in understanding individual experiences, particularly for those facing caregiver stress, pregnancy-related challenges, and personal identity transformations. I am committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. Drawing from comprehensive clinical training, I offer personalized strategies to help individuals overcome guilt, shame, and self-esteem challenges. My work is dedicated to empowering clients to understand their unique strengths and develop effective coping mechanisms for life's most challenging moments.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and West Virginia with 28 years 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.