Psychological Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Chillicothe, OH

I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to be empowered by life's obstacles which we all must face. No one should feel alone in a storm. I understand that clients want to feel heard with a sense of empathy and understanding. I have provided trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy, behavioral modification, and emotional support for managing mental health symptoms. I create a safe space for my clients to express their feelings and I provide positive feedback.

Life can be tough. Stresses faced by adults and teens can impact how they see themselves, their world, and their future. Seeking support is a major step towards personal growth, but many have questions before starting, such as "how long is this going to last?", and "will I learn skills that will help me move forward?". Gilman Psychological Services (GPS) delivers as a short-term, skills-development program that allows for faster, long-lasting improvements. Once skills are mastered, they can address many current and future sources of stress.

Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed psychologist with 19 years of experience in conducting psychological evaluations, coaching and providing treatment to adolescents and adults in a variety of areas.

As a clinical psychologist with over forty years of experience, I provide treatment for stress, depression, and anxiety. I am also a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor. In addition to individual therapy, my areas of specialization are family issues, child and adolescent problems, couples therapy, and alcohol and substance abuse issues. My initial goal is to develop a customized treatment/action plan after careful and efficient evaluation.

My psychotherapy practice offers a safe, welcoming environment to actively work on your health and well-being. We will collaboratively establish our goals in therapy, and pace our sessions to match your needs. I offer both psychotherapy and psychoeducational assessment services. Psychotherapy sessions focus on growth-oriented issues even when addressing adjustment and mental health concerns. Assessment services are geared toward answering specific referral questions, usually to do with academic aptitude and school/college accommodations.

I believe that the goal of therapy is to help you lead a happier, more fulfilling life. Therapy can empower you to discover your inner strength and achieve the happiness and well-being you deserve. I've had the privilege of working with amazing adolescents and adults from all walks of life, and together, we've tackled a wide range of issues. Whether it's anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, or relationship concerns, I'm here to listen and help you find your path to healing and personal growth. Life can be tough, but with the right support, I truly believe that people can overcome anything.

Both in office sessions or video sessions are available I provide Psychological Counseling and Psychological Testing for ages 6 - 80+. I treat individuals, couples, and families. I have a passion for treating Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Phobias, OCD, PTSD, Military Veterans, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and working with communication skills, intimacy, couples/marriages and families. I emphasize natural and alternative approaches toward treatment for those who do not want to be on medication, Christian Counseling (but will honor your own beliefs and not impose mine), and also provide Life Coaching.

My approach to therapy is assisting the client find their own personal strengths and values to improve the quality of their life. We do this together, discovering ways the client can reach her inner resources for growth. I believe the therapeutic process is mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual, and I integrate all of these areas in my approach.

Dr. Pittsenbarger specializes in psychological and psychoeducational assessments in children and adults, with the goal of making the testing process as comfortable as possible and administering thorough testing batteries, providing diagnostic clarity, and creating recommendations for what to do next. Dr. Pittsenbarger utilizes a blend of psychodynamic, interpersonal, and feminist therapy in her work with her clients, while incorporating components of mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills.

The Ohio University Psychology and Social Work Clinic (PSWC) is here to help with comprehensive assessment and therapy services. The PSWC is a supportive, affirming outpatient mental health clinic that is primarily staffed by doctoral student therapists of the OU Clinical Psychology program under the supervision of licensed psychologists. We offer evidence-based outpatient individual, family, and group therapy. In addition, the PSWC is able to provide comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments for concerns such ADHD, learning disabilities, dementia, and more.

“I love what I do. I love being able to help those in either need or those seeking help to better their lives. I believe each individual is unique and created with a purpose. I see my goal as helping each individual discover his or her purpose while embracing his or her individuality. I have learned to utilize my experiences as an African-American, husband, father, social worker, soccer coach and friend in assisting each individual I work with to become all their meant to be.”

Life can be really, truly, hard, anxiety feels awful, depression can be debilitating. I strive to meet you where you are at and help you get you where you want to be. I create a space to foster positive growth in a comfortable and safe environment. I love to working with clients facing executive dysfuncion, anxiety and panic, grief, trauma, gender identity, bipolar disorder, OCD and adult ADHD.

From identification to inclusion: Supporting families every step of the way, helping them understand disabilities, access resources, and advocate for their child's needs.

Helping adults, couples, adolescents, and families have more fulfilling lives is a joy and passion. It is important to show people you care by treating them with kindness and respect. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and survivors of stress-related trauma including emotional and sexual abuse, and neglect. As a therapist at a mental health hospital, I facilitated psychotherapy groups and counseled patients struggling with severe depression, severe anxiety, substance use disorder, and stress-related and psychotic disorders. I am also passionate about marriage and enjoy helping couples work through challenges in their relationships.

I am extremely passionate about helping people discover the best version of themselves. Life can be difficult and challenging, and If you find yourself in survival mode struggling to find stability during difficult times of change, I can help provide you with a safe space to explore and process. Whether it’s anxiety, chronic illness, depression, trauma, or relationship/family distress, I can help you to heal and grow. I aim to help provide an opportunity for clients to take a deep dive to get to the root of the issue allowing long term healing and change. I believe anything is possible when you show up for yourself in therapy.

I am a licensed school psychologist who works with students from birth up until the age of 22. We offer counseling, pscyhoeducational evaluations, and any service that helps students bridge the gap between home and school. I have over 15 years of experience in the field. My goal is to provide school districts and families with more appropriate school-based solutions that are applicable to the school setting and the home setting.

I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) who is passionate about helping clients work through the issues they are struggling with and improve their mental health and overall well-being. I believe in providing a safe, judgment free environment of compassion, support, and unconditional positive regard to help my clients overcome obstacles in their lives so that they can move forward and thrive.

Empowering individuals to live their best life is my objective as a counselor. Together we will discover tools and strategies that will provide support in dealing with life-stressors and challenges. These tools and strategies will promote a greater level of emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-regulation, internal motivation, empathy and social skills). Through my extensive training, knowledge, therapeutic successes and life experiences, I am confident that I can help you see and reach for the best in yourself and overcome the many obstacles that life may bring.