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May 3, 2026

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Darby Creek Counseling

Counselor/Therapist

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We are a group of clinical counselors and social workers who providing counseling and psychotherapy services in a comfortable office setting. We also offer TeleTherapy to clients within the State of Ohio

Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc.

Counselor/Therapist

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Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc. is a group of highly trained professionals providing mental health services based in Columbus, Ohio. We work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan, focusing on young adults. We are also experts in LGBTQIA+ and ENM/ polyamory. Many of our clients have found great success in many facets of their lives but struggle to manage their emotions and stress. We are particularly sensitive to those experiencing life transitions like moving, a breakup, changing jobs, graduating, or beginning a new relationship when self-doubt and increased anxiety and depression can emerge. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based treatment that focuses on helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are related so that they can begin making targeted and sustainable changes. Our clinicians blend person-centered therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectal behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and acceptance, and commitment therapy. We help clients understand their physical and emotional responses to stressors and learn to problem-solve ways to introduce moments of calm, to choose to respond rather than react in the face of change. Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc. focuses on ensuring our clients see real progress. We are warm, laid back, and affirming. We are sensitive to the influence of past experiences on present challenges, and we work closely with clients to reframe the narrative of their life in a way that increases self-confidence and self-compassion. Our priority in starting with a new client is ensuring that they feel safe, heard, and like an equal partner in the therapeutic process. We offer the convenience of remote sessions to help make therapy a core component of your self-care calendar.

Inner Strength Therapy LLC

Licensed Professional Counselor

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Inner Strength Therapy LLC provides both in-person therapy and online mental health counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, mood disorders, marriage counseling, and life transitions including divorce, parenthood, retirement, career change, job loss, and more. Let’s build upon your inner strength to improve your mental health & well-being so you can heal, grow, thrive, and live a life you love!

Phil McClelland

Counselor/Therapist

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Trauma changes how you experience the world, your thoughts, your body, your relationships, even your sense of safety. You may feel on edge, shut down, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense, even to you. Pushing through it or ignoring it usually doesn’t work for long. Therapy gives you a place to slow things down and make sense of what’s happening, without judgment or pressure. My approach is steady and direct. We work at a pace that feels manageable, focusing on helping your system settle, building clarity, and restoring a sense of control in your life. This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about real change that lasts. If you’re ready to begin, I’m here to walk with you through it.

Ashley Braun-Gabelman

Psychologist

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If you find yourself struggling when difficult thoughts and feelings show up, welcome! You're not alone. Whether it's feelings like anxiety, sadness, or anger or behaviors like drinking too much, using substances, losing your cool, or procrastination, we can work together to manage those thoughts and feelings differently, so that they don't get in the way of you living the life you really want to live.

Couples Counseling Center

Counselor/Therapist

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You’re smart, capable, and committed but... your relationship still feels harder than it should. You want to stop having the same old disagreements and feel close again. You long for connection, affection, and ease, but you’re not sure how to get there from here. That’s where couples therapy can help. Imagine finally getting unstuck and repairing old hurts. Picture saying things in a way so your partner actually hears you. You CAN build a relationship that feels safe, playful, passionate, and grounded in mutual respect. This isn’t a fantasy. It’s the outcome of doing the right kind of work, with the right kind of support. I work with couples who love each other but are caught in painful cycles. Whether you’re high-achieving professionals with no time for each other, navigating neurodiversity in your relationship, recovering from betrayal, or just longing for more intimacy and connection, I can help. My approach is structured, creative, and grounded in years of experience helping couples rebuild, reconnect, and reimagine what’s possible. You don’t have to settle for a relationship that just “looks good on paper.” Evening hours available. Schedule your free consultation today.

David Schaffer, MSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Online Therapist

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love to help people. I was an economics major as an undergraduate and worked in business for about five years. Each day the question: "What have I done to make the world a better place?" haunted me. Being a therapist gives me the opportunity to do that every day in a very direct way. I get to see both the huge diversity of human experience and the remarkable commonality we all share. Most of all I get to see the difference that sharing a burden with another person, looking at things in a new way or making small changes in what you do, can make in a person's life.

Benjamin L. Miller, Ph.D.

Psychologist

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I work extensively with both Clinical and Forensic populations, delivering targeted Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) Therapies tailored to the specific needs of each individual client. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with Personality Disorders (Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial), Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression), Behavioral Disorders (Oppositionality, Anger), and Sexual Dysfunction. In addition, I treat sex offenders, individuals convicted of violent and non-violent criminal offenses, perpetrators of domestic violence, and other forensic populations. * In my capacity as a Psychological Evaluator, I conduct thorough diagnostic clarification of psychological symptoms in clients of all ages. These range from Sexual Disorders, to Developmental Disorders (Autism Spectrum, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity), Substance Use Disorders, Mood Disorders (Bipolar, Obsessive-Compulsive), and Personality Disorders. * In my Forensic Evaluation work, I conduct assessments upon referral from the Courts, private, state, and federal agencies, self-referrals, and attorneys. These Evaluations include: Fitness for Duty (FFD), Sex Offender Risk Assessments, Violence Risk Assessment, Psychosexual, Substance Abuse, Competency to Stand Trial, and Parenting, as well as Pre-Sentence Investigations, and various other forensic evaluations.

Ruth Ellerbusch

Counselor/Therapist

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I have been a therapist for nearly 40years, which has taught me a great deal about human struggling and healing. I have developed an expertise in EMDR for the last 27 years. I believe in promoting the deepest, quickest, most complete healing possible. EMDR is the best avenue to achieve this.

Pharion Counseling, LLC

Counselor/Therapist

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I am a 24-year educator and football coach who has brought all of those skills to counseling in order to help people. It is my life's mission to help those who are overwhelmed with life and cannot cope with the stress. I want to help those who live and work hard and sometimes (a lot of the time) take work home with them (you know who you are). I can bring you to better balance, and better life satisfaction.

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The Empowering Space PLLC

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Dallas, TX|Columbus, OH

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At The Empowering Space, we believe that therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who truly understands and supports you. Our team of compassionate, skilled therapists provides a warm, inclusive, and judgment-free space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges at your own pace. We make therapy flexible, accessible, and tailored to your unique needs—because your mental health matters. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, we're here to help you take that next step. Reach out today—your journey to healing starts here!

Imagine Recovery Counseling LLC (Kristen Gidel Kelly)

Counselor/Therapist

Columbus, OH

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Kristen Gidel Kelly: FOUNDER, Imagine Recovery Counseling The first thing you need to know about me is that I am not your Traditional Therapist (I’m an EMDR and DBT nerd and super passionate about what I do!) and everyone that works for me is an extension of me and my values. I value both the science and the art, creative, and personalized experience of therapy. I value both ethical practice and the need to adapt the science that I have to fit the needs of the human being sitting in front of me. My values regarding client care: Trauma is something that happens to you, it’s not part of your identity. I work with trauma because I believe people can change and heal from their experiences. I seek to empower people to heal and grow and I truly believe you can. I have lived experience in most of the conditions that I treat or I have worked with them for a long time and have extensive training. You will not intimate me with your experience. I often tell my clients, “If I don’t know something, I will find out”. Many of the clients that come see me have had a prior therapy experience that did not go well. While I always remain humble in what I do and let folks know “You are in the driver’s seat”, I want to make it clear that I have 18 years of experience in what I do and I’m always learning and consulting with experts to be the best version of myself for my clients and my staff. I go to my own therapy and work on my own stuff. Lastly, it is part of my professional and personal ethics to respond to all client referrals within 24 hours. I feel strongly that if you reach out, I will respond. I keep our wait list intentionally low because I do not feel it’s ethical for folks to wait a long time to get help. My values regarding my group practice: I worked in community mental health and government for 17 years. Many times, I was working in a toxic, oppressive workplace and was extremely burned out. It is highly important to me to provide a healing and safe environment for my staff. I pride myself on hiring folks that are deeply aligned with my values, highly skilled and trained (it’s not always about years of experience!), and have the self respect to expect to be taken care of by their boss. I believe it’s important to always be learning. I teach my staff everything I know and provide them with free consultation and training. It is the privilege and a responsibility of a boss to take care of their people. If you work with my therapists, please know that I am taking care of them so they can skillfully take care of you! A lot of folks that come to work with me have been burned out by their previous employer and want something more. I value providing a safe, comfortable, trauma sensitive, diversity/inclusive, therapist centered working environment. Burnout will be assessed and taken seriously and consultation support is provided. It’s so important to me, I write this language into my contracts.

Kelsey Beil, Amplify Counseling Services, LLC

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Columbus, OH|Columbia, SC

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If you are looking for a therapist to work alongside of you, as you heal from trauma, address areas you are unhappy with, or to simply grow into healthier and happier habits, I would love to work with you! I am a laid back and communicative therapist who is open, empathetic, and a strong ally. I bring experience that allows clients to understand and heal from the past while learning practical skills for the present and future.

Jennifer Cain

Psychologist

Columbus, OH|New York City, NY

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Get your life back! If you have been traumatized or experienced an upsetting event, I will help you work through it with sensitivity and compassion. My practice focuses on helping you restore peace and integrate your experiences so you can have resolution and move forward in your life with confidence. If your child has been traumatized, I can work with you to help your child, because you are the most important person in your child's life. When you work with me, you can expect to become more connected with yourself and more connected with your children and others you love.

The Adult ADHD Clinic

Psychologist

Columbus, OH|Chicago, IL

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The Adult ADHD Clinic offers a streamlined approach to meeting your psychological testing needs. Whether you are seeking clarification regarding a diagnosis of ADHD, require a report for academic accommodations, or are in need of an updated report based on changing needs, The Adult ADHD Clinic is your answer. We are PsyPact certified and our tele-assessment services are available in 43 states.

Veena Tripathi Ahuja, MD

Psychiatrist

Columbus, OH|Milwaukee, WI

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My name is Dr. Veena Ahuja. I am a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of Autism and ADHD in children and adults. My goal was to create a direct and innovative approach to being able to care for patients while balancing the needs of daily life.

Pharion Counseling, LLC

Counselor/Therapist

Columbus, OH

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My Integrity Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor

Columbus, OH|Cleveland, OH

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My Integrity Counseling offers secure telehealth mental health counseling to Ohio residents. We provide a listening-based philosophy that works well in treating a wide range of past traumas and current conditions. Whether you suffer from depression or you need counseling for your adolescent child, we can help.

Christina Hall

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Columbus, OH

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I have experience supporting adult clients dealing with abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, oncology, self-worth, grief and loss, body image, couples therapy, and sexuality.

Megan Obermeyer Therapy

Counselor/Therapist

Columbus, OH|Cincinnati, OH

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Taking a moment to slow down and connect with your inner self can feel hard and even scary in the fast moving world we live in. My goal as a therapist is to create a chunk of time where you can slow down, settle in, and grow deeper in your connection and understanding with yourself. I work to create that space for you, as well as supporting through actionable steps and tools to help increase regulation in your day to day life.

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