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Wesley Bass
MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45402  (Online Only)
My name is Wesley Bass and I have been a licensed mental health therapist serving the Dayton community since 2014. My primary focus is on individuals dealing with Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder, and Major Depression. I am committed to coming alongside you in finding healing, meaning, and a sense of being alive. It is my goal to nourish space where you feel seen and safe to develop and empower your authentic self.
My name is Wesley Bass and I have been a licensed mental health therapist serving the Dayton community since 2014. My primary focus is on individuals dealing with Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder, and Major Depression. I am committed to coming alongside you in finding healing, meaning, and a sense of being alive. It is my goal to nourish space where you feel seen and safe to develop and empower your authentic self.
(937) 858-8032 View (937) 858-8032
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Carissa Mitchell
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45419  (Online Only)
I often pull interventions from multiple treatments including CBT, CPT, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and others.
Life has a way of making you feel like you aren't where you need to be or who you want to be. Our experiences can often make us feel hopeless and alone. I believe that while everyone's journey is different, the need for support during times of struggle is not. As a therapist, I strive to help everyone experience more self-compassion and balance.
I often pull interventions from multiple treatments including CBT, CPT, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and others.
Life has a way of making you feel like you aren't where you need to be or who you want to be. Our experiences can often make us feel hopeless and alone. I believe that while everyone's journey is different, the need for support during times of struggle is not. As a therapist, I strive to help everyone experience more self-compassion and balance.
(937) 731-3239 View (937) 731-3239
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Dolph Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45409
Hello! My name is Kristin Dolph. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a specialization in trauma and wellness. I provide therapeutic services to a wide variety of emotional and mental health needs for adults, adolescents, children, and couples. My passion is to help my clients in becoming the best version of themselves. I strive to help all my clients by providing a safe and therapeutic environment filled with compassion and acceptance for optimal growth.
Hello! My name is Kristin Dolph. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a specialization in trauma and wellness. I provide therapeutic services to a wide variety of emotional and mental health needs for adults, adolescents, children, and couples. My passion is to help my clients in becoming the best version of themselves. I strive to help all my clients by providing a safe and therapeutic environment filled with compassion and acceptance for optimal growth.
(937) 731-3125 View (937) 731-3125
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Priscilla Z Loba
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45440
I also am offering counseling for PTSD, especially as it relates at this time to the effects of the COV19 virus.
I find that many people just want to feel better, be happier, feel less anxious. They want to change their lives or at least become aware of their desire to improve the situation. I like the challenge of assisting people with self-limiting beliefs that can create anything less than a fulfilled and happy life. I enjoy helping people with their relationships, marital or otherwise and relish working with couples, helping them redefine their differences, improve communication and rejuvenate their intimacy, sexuaI and emotional.
I also am offering counseling for PTSD, especially as it relates at this time to the effects of the COV19 virus.
I find that many people just want to feel better, be happier, feel less anxious. They want to change their lives or at least become aware of their desire to improve the situation. I like the challenge of assisting people with self-limiting beliefs that can create anything less than a fulfilled and happy life. I enjoy helping people with their relationships, marital or otherwise and relish working with couples, helping them redefine their differences, improve communication and rejuvenate their intimacy, sexuaI and emotional.
(937) 719-0621 View (937) 719-0621
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Tom Rathbun
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45409
Many of us find ourselves feeling called to living a deeper and more emotionally fulfilled life. Whether you are struggling with managing stress, navigating life's transitions, looking for deeper meaning, exploring your identity, or trying to understand a mental health condition such as anxiety or depression, it's helpful to have a safe environment to explore what is and is not working for you. Using trauma-informed practices, I work with individuals ready to find lasting change in their lives. Special areas of interest include LGBT+ issues, navigating university, exploring spiritual identity, and healing from trauma.
Many of us find ourselves feeling called to living a deeper and more emotionally fulfilled life. Whether you are struggling with managing stress, navigating life's transitions, looking for deeper meaning, exploring your identity, or trying to understand a mental health condition such as anxiety or depression, it's helpful to have a safe environment to explore what is and is not working for you. Using trauma-informed practices, I work with individuals ready to find lasting change in their lives. Special areas of interest include LGBT+ issues, navigating university, exploring spiritual identity, and healing from trauma.
(937) 932-1183 View (937) 932-1183
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Kenna M Brooks
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45459
I believe counseling is a holistic effort between the therapist and the people seeking services. I believe each person deserves respect and guidance on their individual journey.
I believe counseling is a holistic effort between the therapist and the people seeking services. I believe each person deserves respect and guidance on their individual journey.
(937) 888-2649 View (937) 888-2649
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Mindfully - Toledo, OH
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LISW, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45390
At Mindfully, we are dedicated to helping our clients heal, grow, and thrive. We focus on matching clients with providers who specialize in the challenges they are facing. By providing the best fit from the start, we help our clients meet their goals with greater success and our providers find deeper fulfillment in their work.
At Mindfully, we are dedicated to helping our clients heal, grow, and thrive. We focus on matching clients with providers who specialize in the challenges they are facing. By providing the best fit from the start, we help our clients meet their goals with greater success and our providers find deeper fulfillment in their work.
(419) 664-6690 View (419) 664-6690
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Larry D Stephens
Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S, LICD-CS
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45402
Dr. Larry Stephens is a professional counselor working in private practice in Dayton, Ohio. He specializes in clinical mental health and substance abuse counseling. With over 29 years of combined counseling and clinical/administrative supervisory experience in the Behavioral Healthcare field, and he is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of adult clients. Among his areas of expertise are substance abuse/dependence, spiritual issues, depression/anxiety, marriage/other relationship issues, social skills development, anger management, sexual compulsivity, grief and loss, stage of life transition/adjustment issues. .
Dr. Larry Stephens is a professional counselor working in private practice in Dayton, Ohio. He specializes in clinical mental health and substance abuse counseling. With over 29 years of combined counseling and clinical/administrative supervisory experience in the Behavioral Healthcare field, and he is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of adult clients. Among his areas of expertise are substance abuse/dependence, spiritual issues, depression/anxiety, marriage/other relationship issues, social skills development, anger management, sexual compulsivity, grief and loss, stage of life transition/adjustment issues. .
(937) 203-2697 View (937) 203-2697
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James Manuel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45440
Greetings. I am a general practitioner with 20 years of experience providing psychological services. My training and practice covers the human life span. Individuals, couples, and Families are welcome. I use a unique, innovative, culturally appropriate approach that is based on best practices derived from empirical and qualitative research. With all my clients, I seek to help them pursue the full unfolding of their true self, and close the gap between their present reality and their ideal. Making changes can be difficult, but I want to congratulate you on taking the first step.
Greetings. I am a general practitioner with 20 years of experience providing psychological services. My training and practice covers the human life span. Individuals, couples, and Families are welcome. I use a unique, innovative, culturally appropriate approach that is based on best practices derived from empirical and qualitative research. With all my clients, I seek to help them pursue the full unfolding of their true self, and close the gap between their present reality and their ideal. Making changes can be difficult, but I want to congratulate you on taking the first step.
(469) 300-5087 View (469) 300-5087
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Mindy McCutchan
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHCA, Intern
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45401
Mindy is a second-year Master's student in the Mental Health Counseling program at Indiana University, Bloomington. She is a life-long learner and believes there is always room for growth and new beginnings. She has been a client and fully appreciates how intimidating it can be to take that first step, but she is on this new path in part because of how much she benefited from working with a counselor. She hopes to help others who might be feeling a little stuck, distressed or uncertain. She strives to bring her authentic self, flaws & all, into each session to create a safe space for honest sharing & reflection.
Mindy is a second-year Master's student in the Mental Health Counseling program at Indiana University, Bloomington. She is a life-long learner and believes there is always room for growth and new beginnings. She has been a client and fully appreciates how intimidating it can be to take that first step, but she is on this new path in part because of how much she benefited from working with a counselor. She hopes to help others who might be feeling a little stuck, distressed or uncertain. She strives to bring her authentic self, flaws & all, into each session to create a safe space for honest sharing & reflection.
(937) 696-7132 View (937) 696-7132
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Patricia A Gooding
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45429
Not accepting new clients
I have over 30 years of counseling experience and have been in private practice in the Dayton area since 1990 providing caring, non-judgmental counseling for individuals, families and children. My background and training includes a variety of training: Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral, Jungian Approaches and Sand Tray therapy.
I have over 30 years of counseling experience and have been in private practice in the Dayton area since 1990 providing caring, non-judgmental counseling for individuals, families and children. My background and training includes a variety of training: Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral, Jungian Approaches and Sand Tray therapy.
(937) 912-1028 View (937) 912-1028

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Photo of Jeralyn R Tharp Lpcc-S Licdc, Counselor in Dayton, OH
Jeralyn R Tharp Lpcc-S Licdc
Counselor, MEd , LPCC-S, LICDC, LMHC FL, Gamb
Verified Verified
Englewood, OH 45322  (Online Only)
I have extensive experience in treating complex trauma for all populations but provide specialty care for first responders, law enforcement and Military members and families.
Welcome I hope to be part of your support journey as you seek hope, health and recovery to various life challenges . I have over 25 years experience providing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment in a great deal of diverse settings. I am interested in learning more about (you ) and (your ) goals and objectives for therapy. I believe a counseling relationship works best when you are comfortable with a therapist and free to be who you are. I help you reach this goal by bringing to the session , experience , honesty of myself , kindness and genuine regard. I am part of the Veteran Choice Programs to receive VA referrals.
I have extensive experience in treating complex trauma for all populations but provide specialty care for first responders, law enforcement and Military members and families.
Welcome I hope to be part of your support journey as you seek hope, health and recovery to various life challenges . I have over 25 years experience providing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment in a great deal of diverse settings. I am interested in learning more about (you ) and (your ) goals and objectives for therapy. I believe a counseling relationship works best when you are comfortable with a therapist and free to be who you are. I help you reach this goal by bringing to the session , experience , honesty of myself , kindness and genuine regard. I am part of the Veteran Choice Programs to receive VA referrals.
(850) 279-5214 View (850) 279-5214
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Heather Renae Horton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beavercreek, OH 45434
It's time. It's time for you to take that step into the self-discovery and healing that allows you to live your best life. Whether your issues and concerns are with anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, self-harm, relationships, or that of a spiritual nature I offer a safe space that allows you to explore the ins and outs of who you are, why you are, what you are doing and where you are going.
It's time. It's time for you to take that step into the self-discovery and healing that allows you to live your best life. Whether your issues and concerns are with anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, self-harm, relationships, or that of a spiritual nature I offer a safe space that allows you to explore the ins and outs of who you are, why you are, what you are doing and where you are going.
(937) 358-8229 View (937) 358-8229
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Zachary Spoon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Huber Heights, OH 45424
I provide a holistic and trauma-informed approach that helps clients address the root causes of their struggles, not just treat the symptoms.
Do you feel like you are anxious, depressed, or "never good enough"? Are you experiencing frequent conflict and confusion in your relationships?Most of us desire meaningful and safe connections with significant people in our lives, but healthy relationships can be difficult to create and sustain. Let's work together to find empowered solutions and allow for empathy, understanding, and compassion. I would be honored to help you address life’s challenges and support you on the journey.
I provide a holistic and trauma-informed approach that helps clients address the root causes of their struggles, not just treat the symptoms.
Do you feel like you are anxious, depressed, or "never good enough"? Are you experiencing frequent conflict and confusion in your relationships?Most of us desire meaningful and safe connections with significant people in our lives, but healthy relationships can be difficult to create and sustain. Let's work together to find empowered solutions and allow for empathy, understanding, and compassion. I would be honored to help you address life’s challenges and support you on the journey.
(937) 882-5081 View (937) 882-5081
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Melanie D Dufresne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize evidence-based, neurobiological approaches to treatment with heavy conceptualization for the client's biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects and impacts related to one's functioning. Compassion-driven and challenging where appropriate, I will meet the person where they are in regards to their personal journey for health and healing.
I utilize evidence-based, neurobiological approaches to treatment with heavy conceptualization for the client's biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects and impacts related to one's functioning. Compassion-driven and challenging where appropriate, I will meet the person where they are in regards to their personal journey for health and healing.
(937) 892-4189 View (937) 892-4189
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Brian Matthew Ayer
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Englewood, OH 45322  (Online Only)
Immediate Openings! I use a strength based; person centered approach in a collaborative manner to assist my clients to see HOPE as they face challenges in life. I have worked as a counselor for over 20 years in a variety of settings. These include outpatient community mental health, crisis services, corporate/workplace settings, and owning and operating a private Christian counseling practice. I also have experience in training law enforcement on how to better assist individuals in a mental health crisis.
Immediate Openings! I use a strength based; person centered approach in a collaborative manner to assist my clients to see HOPE as they face challenges in life. I have worked as a counselor for over 20 years in a variety of settings. These include outpatient community mental health, crisis services, corporate/workplace settings, and owning and operating a private Christian counseling practice. I also have experience in training law enforcement on how to better assist individuals in a mental health crisis.
(813) 945-9929 View (813) 945-9929
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Darcy L. Plunkett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moraine, OH 45439
It takes a lot of courage to do the emotional work necessary to change patterns of personality and behavior that no longer serve you and / or get in the way of having healthy relationships in your life. I provide a safe, nurturing environment to do this work so that you can live more consciously. My focus is client driven - meeting you where you are, and assisting you with authentic growth towards living an aligned and empowered life. I also have a passion in assisting people in making transitions in their lives that can feel unsettling - be it from a loss, becoming a new parent or empty nester, divorce, or making a big move.
It takes a lot of courage to do the emotional work necessary to change patterns of personality and behavior that no longer serve you and / or get in the way of having healthy relationships in your life. I provide a safe, nurturing environment to do this work so that you can live more consciously. My focus is client driven - meeting you where you are, and assisting you with authentic growth towards living an aligned and empowered life. I also have a passion in assisting people in making transitions in their lives that can feel unsettling - be it from a loss, becoming a new parent or empty nester, divorce, or making a big move.
(937) 634-7636 View (937) 634-7636
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Stevie Arlene Lamblin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Beavercreek, OH 45432  (Online Only)
**Currently only accepting self-pay clients. Someone with the wrong prescription of glasses will inevitably trip and fall, regardless of how good or bad their vision is, and regardless of how many coffee tables they’ve kicked. Stevie aspires to help clients in finding their exact lens, both providing clarity and decreasing undesirable symptoms–even if that’s only coffee table bruises.
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(937) 468-3644 View (937) 468-3644
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Shawn K Ferrell-Hillis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MS
Verified Verified
Centerville, OH 45440  (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, passionate about helping others become the best versions of themselves in order to live their best lives. I believe an essential feature of counseling is that I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which you can begin to heal and thrive. I strive to help you identify your strengths and positive traits to assist in building confidence and self-esteem. Many of our mental health challenges are linked to our thoughts. Once we begin to change our thoughts about ourselves, our situations, and those around us, we begin to acquire serenity.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, passionate about helping others become the best versions of themselves in order to live their best lives. I believe an essential feature of counseling is that I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which you can begin to heal and thrive. I strive to help you identify your strengths and positive traits to assist in building confidence and self-esteem. Many of our mental health challenges are linked to our thoughts. Once we begin to change our thoughts about ourselves, our situations, and those around us, we begin to acquire serenity.
(937) 872-3820 View (937) 872-3820
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Darcie R Clark
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, LMHC, LCDCIII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centerville, OH 45459
Our approach to therapy is one in which our clients are viewed as resilient and resourceful. Our office is a place where change happens. I am now offering Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy to our practice. Horses are extremely intuitive animals and are able to help facilitate change on an emotional relational level that enhances the healing process.I have had a long interest in horses and find a healing effect to be activated when in their presence. This realization was probably the most important driving force that propelled me into this horse/person connection as a modality for treatment.
Our approach to therapy is one in which our clients are viewed as resilient and resourceful. Our office is a place where change happens. I am now offering Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy to our practice. Horses are extremely intuitive animals and are able to help facilitate change on an emotional relational level that enhances the healing process.I have had a long interest in horses and find a healing effect to be activated when in their presence. This realization was probably the most important driving force that propelled me into this horse/person connection as a modality for treatment.
(937) 877-5996 View (937) 877-5996
Trauma and PTSD Therapists

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.