Free 15min consultation. Virtual afternoon and evening weekday sessions. Wknd afternoon sessions by appointment, local Walk & Talk in Wood/Lucas counties. (I am not a Medicaid provider, and I am not a Medicare eligible provider). Welcome and kudos to you for taking this important step. The professional rapport between the psychotherapist and the client is one of the most reliable predictors of positive outcomes and treatment success in counseling. The research supports this, it is important to find the best match! I honor and respect DEI, LGBTQIA2S+ communities, and people of all ages and backgrounds. Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes, but so does healing. If you want to address any of the following, please reach out to me at your convenience. Abandonment, addictions, anger, anxiety, bereavement, betrayal, body image, depression, dysfunctional/narcissistic/toxic relationships, fear, grief, hopelessness, interpersonal skills, isolation, loneliness, low self-esteem, mood swings, nervousness, negativity, neglect, panic, perfectionism, political/civil rights anxiety, self-sabotage, sexual concerns, social anxiety, stress, trauma, and/or unhealthy coping skills. I am a dually licensed Ohio therapist w/decades of well rounded clinical experience (suicide hotline, inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric partial hospitalization, group psychotherapy, private practice, intake/triage, emergency services, crisis intervention, community mental health, school based, residential, long-term care, & hospice). With my background in counseling, psychology, and social work, you will feel at ease in telling your unique life story. We can work on your concerns at your pace. I utilize CBT, evidenced based practices, psychoeducation, depth work, and an eclectic approach in order for you to achieve your specific goals. https://www.linkedin.com/in/swearsch/ I am a former Ohio Health Officer and Non-violent Crisis Intervention Instructor. Red Cross Disaster Relief certified. I work under the clinical supervision of R. Chaban M.Ed., LPCC-SC, LICDC-CS.