Carly Battaglia

Understood. Safe. Worthy. Hopeful. ______________________________ I have found that true personal growth happens only when we stop avoiding the parts of ourselves that cause us the most pain or discomfort. When we turn away from these negative thoughts and feelings, they only get stronger and manifest into issues like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, chronic low self-esteem, or just a general sense of unhappiness. I help my clients not only confront these parts of themselves but do so without it feeling so scary. I will work with you, at your pace, to address the deeper issues you can no longer ignore. I take an in-depth, individualized approach to counseling and very much value the therapeutic relationship we will build. We will explore not only the ways in which you currently struggle but also how you've struggled in the past. We will look at factors both within and outside of yourself that may be contributing to your distress, all while providing you with strategies and tools to make things feel much more bearable. In a session with me, you can expect genuineness, high energy, compassion, transparency, and maybe even a laugh (yes, therapy is serious stuff but that doesn't mean it has to be boring!). I also have a strong commitment to my own self care. In other words, I practice what I preach! My professional experience has been varied, from working in a college counseling center to a domestic violence agency as well as in assisted living and memory care facilities. In doing so, I have not only honed my clinical skills but I've also gained an enhanced perspective about the value of having a professional stand by you with warmth and without judgment when at your most vulnerable. For the last 7 years, I have worked with individuals in a private practice setting. A note about Telehealth: I have found that establishing the therapeutic connection I so value is just as possible virtually as it is in person (despite my initial resistance to the idea). I have also had clients very much enjoy the convenience of engaging in counseling from the comfort of their own home. As long as you are in the state of Ohio, we are able to meet using a HIPAA-compliant video platform. Not sure if virtual counseling is right for you or if we would be a good fit? Feel free to reach out using the "Contact Me" link at the top of this page to schedule a free 15 minute video or phone consultation.