If you’re interested in finding mental health care in Ohio, consider online treatment. Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus therapists may have limited availability or be too far from your town, making it difficult to find an in-person appointment. An online therapy platform like BetterHelp can make access to therapy more convenient and flexible.

With BetterHelp, you can work with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home at a time that works for your schedule. This flexibility can be beneficial for anyone with a busy schedule, whether you’re a graduate student at Ohio State University or a professional trying to avoid burnout. 

While BetterHelp does not currently offer group therapy, the providers on the platform have extensive training and can help you regain control and manage your unique challenges. They are experienced with various approaches to person-centered therapy and can help you with anything from learning to manage the symptoms of mood disorders to setting healthy boundaries and improving low self-esteem.

If you’re looking for an online therapist, OH has many options available. The providers below are licensed to provide telehealth services across the state. Whether you live in Cincinnati, Cleveland, or Columbus, OH, or anywhere in between, they can help you take the first steps to improving your mental health.

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Lorey Simons

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: OH LPCC E1100539
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse
12 years of experience

" I am a non-judgmental, open-minded therapist who believes that each client is an individual who deserves respect and unconditional regard for their life experiences. I engage in utilization of client centered therapy that allows the client to direct and feel more involved in the therapeutic process. This allows me to connect with the client and, together, develop a treatment plan that will help them to foster the skills that they feel they need to achieve the goals that they have set forth." "I have worked, successfully, with individuals who are dealing with trauma and the anxiety that so often accompanies such trauma. I have found that utilizing CBT techniques such as journaling and challenging cognitive distortions, clients are better able to address the negative thought patterns that cause a perceptual bias that can be debilitating."

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Timothy Schuerr

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: OH LISW I.1303325-SUPV
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionADHD
17 years of experience

I am licensed in Ohio with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Brian Hunt

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: OH LISW I.0007823-SUPV
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTSelf esteemDepression
15 years of experience

I have had 30 years experience in the mental health and addictions field. I have worked with clients who are chronically ill as well as brief counseling . I believe that we all have the potential for recovery if we desire this for ourselves. My approach is to provide support , active listening and problem solving skills to my clients. I believe in taking each day at a time and being mindful of the world around us in all of our affairs. I am myself am in recovery from addiction and I understand the struggles and courage involved in making this decision to seek help and guidance. I hope to join my clients as an active ally in their recovery journey.

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Tábata Alaín

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: OH LIMFT F.2300368
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression
14 years of experience

I am licensed in Ohio with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Mary Walburn

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: FL LMHC MH24767, OH LPCC E.2001619
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
10 years of experience

I am licensed in Ohio and Florida and have many years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, motivation, adjustment issues, self esteem, confidence, ADHD, phobias & career difficulties. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and my role is to address your challenges from outside perspective. I have learned a lot and have confidence that I can help. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey- not degrade or minimize. I am your personal cheerleader and I am one hundred percent about “UNCONDITIONAL positive regard.”

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nicole hohler

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: OH LPCC E.2404141
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
7 years of experience

I am licensed in Ohio with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Elizabeth Reigner

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: OH LISW I.1700655
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD
34 years of experience

I am licensed in Ohio with 34 years of professional work experience. BetterHelp contracts all therapists who work on the platform. I assist clients with learning new ways to handle stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues including divorce and separation of partners, family issues, grief and loss, motivation, self compassion, and trauma. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I tailor the session to meet unique and specific needs with compassionate therapy and resources to use in between visits. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling, happier life. Take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower a client in that journey. Please note that appointments start times are intermittently delayed due to the previous client experiencing difficult emotions. Please be kind and sensitive to others' needs. The same courtesy and kindness will be given to anyone who is a client in their time of need. Change and kindness begins with each of us and spreads to the rest of the world.

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Aaron Welch

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: FL LMHC MH7863, OH LPCC E.2202837
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
20 years of experience

I am licensed in Ohio and Florida with over 20 years of professional work experience. I come alongside clients who struggle with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, & depression. I also have worked extensively with teens as well as with men and masculine journey issues. As a Christian therapist, I have many years of experience and training in helping clients with matters of faith. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy shows great courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I'm eager to walk beside you on your journey.

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Mordechai Berkowitz

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: OH LISW I.2203700-SUPV
Stress, AnxietyEating disordersSelf esteemCoping with life changes
8 years of experience

I am licensed in Ohio with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I do not work with diagnosing clients here and it is more of a talking/coaching style. I am a certified life coach as well and I will use my skills to assist you in any way. More so, for clients outside of my state I will specifically work together with using my life coaching skills and not with my social work or social work license.

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Angela Barber-Joiner

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: OH LPCC E.1700191-SUPV
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression
10 years of experience

I am licensed in Ohio with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Kelley Turner

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: OH LPCC E.0500733-SUPV
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
20 years of experience

I am licensed in Ohio since 2005. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have a warm, client centered approach that I favor. I have experience in helping clients cope with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I have experience working with many other mental health issues, some of which I will not work with online due to client safety. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Dr. George O Schulz

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: OH Psychologist P.4777
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression
30 years of experience

I am licensed in Ohio as a Psychologist with 30 + years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I work with people (ages 6 - 80+), children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families, and with workplace relationships. I work with helping people to resolve interpersonal conflict and teach more effective ways to communicate with others. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Many people have come to me because they were seeking someone who values Christian beliefs. However, please know that your individual values and belief system will be honored and respected and I will not impose my own on you. You have a right to make your own decisions in life regarding what you believe and the behaviors you choose in life. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Veronica Gamble

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: OH LISW I.0005618-SUPV
Addictions
30 years of experience

I have over 30 years of extensive healthcare experience. I have worked with adults and teens. I am licensed in the state of Ohio. Therapy is a collaborative process that hinges on your openness and comfort in a judgment-free, confidential space. I meet you where you are in your journey, dedicating myself to understanding your concerns, fostering dialogue, and building trust. Together, we will identify your specific needs and goals, tailoring my approach to your unique circumstances. Finding the right therapist is crucial for healing and growth, and I am committed to ensuring you feel supported and empowered throughout your therapeutic journey.

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Allisa Clodfelter

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: OH LPCC E.2505435
AddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties
8 years of experience

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor and a life and performance coach. I am best known for my versatility in working with couples, life coaching individuals, and performance coaching with athletes and executives (and a warm and approachable demeanor). As a counselor, I advocate that understanding ourselves and our relationships better is not just for those in crisis. I believe counseling can help everyone be their most elite selves. I adapt the skills elite athletes use for everyday life. I help folks understand how they came to be where they are and how to bridge the gap to where they would like to be. For couples, I offer pathways to letting triggers become teachers. I unravel the mystery of calm communication through conflict, even infidelity, and a perspective that allows a much more profound understanding of what is really going on. I regularly work with: couples in crisis couples seeking pre-marital counseling individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and addictive behaviors across the lifespan folks navigating divorce, dating, and life transitions athletes experiencing performance anxiety, addictive behaviors or clinical issues, seeking next level performance, or returning from injury Coaches and parents of student athletes looking to provide next level support Parents seeking understanding and skills to best prepare their children for the slings and arrows of life and give them the ability to thrive; not to mention help their households find more peace and harmony Education, Experience, and Expertise: Master of Arts in clinical counseling from Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH Bachelor of Science in psychology and graduate studies in school psychology and advanced child development from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL Eight years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and athletes in private practice setting Two years of internship experience in addiction treatment at Brightview Health, Cincinnati, OH Clinical interests in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Reality Discipline Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, and Solution Focused Therapy. Twelve years of experience in special education pre-k and early childhood development classrooms Six years as a competitive girls’ volleyball coach and student advocate Proud mother of two and grandmother to two fine, sweet grandsons. 😊

How can a counselor support you?

Therapists can practice many types of counseling, from marriage and family therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They may also assist you with symptoms of depression, stress, or anxiety.

Therapists may help you set and achieve career goals, work on current issues you may be facing, or address your past. Over 7,535,978 people live in OH, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for local licensed professionals may help you find mental health support for personal growth, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health concerns. You do not need a mental health diagnosis to seek support from one of BetterHelp's licensed providers above.  

The mental health field can include psychiatric medication management, online therapy, marriage counseling, couples therapy, clinical social work, licensed counseling, and other mental health services in person and online. Seeing a licensed provider can help you navigate mental health conditions and life circumstances through mindfulness and other specialized techniques.

Please note that BetterHelp therapists in Ohio does not offer diagnostic or medication management services in therapy.

Why do people choose to work with a licensed counselor or therapists?

People reach out for mental health support for a variety of reasons. Many individuals work with a counselor for general life advice, while others may attend therapy for a specific concern. Whether you live in a large city or a smaller county, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed professional tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

The mental health therapists in Ohio support clients with varying issues through therapy, working with:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders requiring therapy
  • Anxiety disorders in need of therapeutic support
  • Depression or depressive mental health conditions
  • Adjustment issues in need of therapeutic support
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief therapy
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma therapy
  • Relationship conflicts and mental health concerns

Finding a therapist in Ohio that takes new clients in online therapy can be the first step in finding a treatment plan that works for you. Your therapist can provide a safe space for you to focus on self-care and well-being.

If you're interested in speaking to one of the therapists above or being matched with a counselor in 24 to 48 hours, consider signing up for BetterHelp. BetterHelp has over 35,000 providers, including those listed above.

Emergency services to contact in a crisis

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, don't use the BetterHelp therapy site. If you are in life-threatening danger, call 911. If you require support for a crisis, reach out to the therapy hotlines below:

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Some of the most commonly asked questions about therapy can be found in the section below.

How much does therapy with a licensed therapist cost?

Mental health professionals can differ in price. Forbes found that the average cost of in-person Ohio therapy in the US is around $100 to $200 per hour. Pricing can also vary based on your location. 

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $65 to $100 per week. You can also take advantage of this pricing on one of BetterHelp's sister platforms, like ReGain for couples or TeenCounseling for teens aged 13 to 19.

Is it possible to find a therapist, counselor, or psychology practitioner that offers affordable therapy?

Many therapists may be upfront about their pricing and whether or not they take health insurance from the beginning. Additionally, some in your area may offer a sliding scale plan to allow those with lower incomes to pay less for therapy. However, services online can often save individuals a few hundred dollars per month.

When should I get a therapist in Ohio?

Mental health services and mental health providers may help you navigate various concerns. You do not need a diagnosis or condition to attend therapy; You can discuss grief, relationship concerns, stress, or life changes and ask for general advice. A counselor may help you gain power over your life and emotions while you navigate day-to-day experiences.

What can a psychologist help me with in therapy?

Mental health issues don't always present as a crisis. Many professionals provide talk therapy and support for life transitions, skills learning, relationship problems, or life coaching. Online therapy sessions can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to an office.

Does insurance cover the cost of in-person or online therapy with a therapist in Ohio?

Different counseling services can vary in cost. Therapists must apply to accept insurance through insurance companies, which may take time and money, so not every therapist offers services through insurance. If you cannot find a therapist that accepts your plan, BetterHelp may be cheaper than visiting an in-person therapist.

Are online therapy sessions the safe option?

Online therapy through BetterHelp and its sister platforms is safe. Therapists are licensed, experienced, and vetted before being contracted with the platform. If you experience any concerns with your therapist, you change your counselor through the platform or app at any time.

In today's fast-paced society, mental well-being has become a cornerstone of a fulfilling life. Amid the daily challenges and stressors that can overwhelm even the most resilient individuals, seeking professional guidance often offers a path to clarity and balance. The journey toward improved emotional health involves understanding personal triggers, embracing self-compassion, and developing effective coping strategies. While self-help books and online resources provide valuable information, nothing compares to the personalized support offered by a qualified mental health professional. One-on-one sessions with experienced experts can help uncover the underlying issues contributing to anxiety, depression, or other emotional hurdles. With a careful and empathetic approach, these professionals tailor their advice to suit individual needs, ensuring that each person receives strategies that work best for their unique circumstances. Whether through cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, or other innovative methods, the aim is to foster resilience and empower individuals to take control of their inner lives. For those living in bustling urban centers, engaging in face-to-face sessions in a welcoming environment can be particularly beneficial. Access to a caring clinician provides not only a safe space to explore difficult emotions but also builds a support network essential for long-term recovery. The process encourages self-reflection and greater insight into behavioral patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed. While the journey can be challenging at times, the rewards include enhanced emotional stability, improved interpersonal relationships, and a renewed sense of self-worth. In one notable case, the guidance provided by a highly trained therapist proved instrumental in navigating a tumultuous period. Through structured sessions and tailored interventions, the individual learned to identify stressors and develop healthier responses to adversity. This experience underscored the transformative impact that dedicated support can have on one's overall quality of life. In a region like Texas, community-based initiatives and accessible mental health programs further reinforce the value of professional help. These efforts emphasize early intervention, preventive care, and continuous support, ensuring that more people are equipped to face life's inevitable challenges. Ultimately, investing in mental well-being is an act of self-care that yields lifelong benefits. By embracing professional support, individuals can unlock new levels of emotional resilience and discover pathways to a brighter, more balanced future. Each step taken toward healing represents a commitment to personal growth, enabling a life filled with renewed optimism and strength. Embracing this transformative journey consistently paves the way for deeper understanding, lasting peace, and meaningful personal progress.
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