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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Jacquelyn (Jackie) Burns

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: LPCC-S
Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCareer difficulties
15 years of experience

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with over twelve years of experience as a counselor and psychotherapist. In addition, I bring over forty years of wisdom gleaned from working with individuals who prove time and again the resilience of the human spirit gives them the ability to overcome odds to find an optimal quality of life. Each person not only has their own unique challenges, but they have the capacity to be their own teachers and find answers within, therefore each treatment plan differs accordingly. Your concerns and purpose for seeking counseling will enable me to develop an effective treatment plan that will help you to find wholeness. My counseling style is to create a nurturing environment that invites openness and transparent authenticity by being a listening presence. I highly value human dignity and am a non-judgmental respecter of persons and find that there is an innate goodness in all persons. This goodness is at the core of our work to help you find balance of mind, body and spirit in all areas of your life. I specialize in relationship issues, self-esteem, self-worth and identity concerns, conflict resolution, anger management, depression, grief and loss, feelings of shame, trauma and abuse, spiritual discernment and whatever is troubling your soul that needs mending in order to give you inner peace and joy.

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Dayna Pitzer

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: MSSA,LISW-S
Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
18 years of experience

At the start of 2022 I realized that through BetterHelp I could finally reach my goal to work private practice full - time. Through my career, I have primarily worked with adults in various settings, but in 2016 shifted my dedication to teenagers in the criminal justice system. I have Hospice experience which is where I gained my passion for grief and loss as well as dealing with phase of life changes. This hit home to me hard, in 2016 as I watched and cared for my mother who battled Ovarian Cancer. She passed away November 2019 and I took a step back from my private practice work and just focused on my healing as well as my work at the Juvenile Center. In August of 2020, I started back up with private practice and did this with BetterHelp. Once 2022 hit, I was ready to transition from working with teens in the juvenile justice system and the parents of juvenile delinquency, to taking a step with BetterHelp full time. I have experience with inpatient psychiatric care, crisis intervention, hospice, and chronic medical illness, as well as a wide range of mental health and relationship issues. I have a passion for helping people find peace of mind and strength to work on the challenges that they are facing.

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david Gibbs

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: MA,LMHC,ICADC
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGrief
20 years of experience

I am a licensed in both Ohio and Florida -Ohio as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor as well as a certified addiction professional, and a qualified supervisor in Florida. I have more than 20 years of experience in counseling in the fields of mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring issues. Channeling these early experiences, I have written and self-published the book Humbug to Happiness. The book is an extension of the author, David A Gibbs passionate belief that everyone is entitled and deserves to live a life of happiness! I have worked in multiple settings, including home-based crisis stabilization, private and nonprofit organizations, and private practice. I have presented at both local and national conferences, addressing mental health and substance abuse, and its impact on the communities.

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Diana Dunn

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: LPCC,ATR
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
15 years of experience

Whatever you are going through, you are not alone. Whether you are looking for strategies to cope, support in making a big decision, help with a difficult relationship, insight into mental health symptoms, a listening ear, cultivating a deeper level of acceptance, strength, hope, or exploring personal meaning and purpose, I count it an honor to work with you. I have been in practice for 14 years in the mental health field, since earning my Master's degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Ursuline College in 2009. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, I work with clients in both private practice and within the outpatient hospital setting. Drawing upon the bountiful resources of Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Approach, and Art Therapy (if requested), I seek to balance our sessions with compassion, clinical skill, and creativity, incorporating personalized coping tools to address your goals and build upon your natural strength and innate resilience. Therapy is a gift that you give to yourself; the benefits of therapy are well worth the work!

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Kimberly Hutchings

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: LISW-S
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues
10 years of experience

Hello! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio. I have 29 years experience in the field of Social Work, with the last 10 years focusing on clinical Social Work. I have experience working with children, teens and adults with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting concerns and trauma and abuse. My therapy style is warm and interactive, I am supportive and also believe in transparency. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and solution-focused therapy. Life is full of challenges. Sometimes we all need additional support and to learn new skills to cope with those challenges. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

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Allison Craig

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: MSSA,LISW-S
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
17 years of experience

I am a licensed independent social worker with supervision endorsement, with over 25 years of experience working in various roles: as a medical social worker; school social worker; and as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, grief and loss issues and more. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, solution focused and psychodynamic therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

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Anderson Frederick

Offering therapy in Ohio
License: I.1901699-SUPV,SW17799
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
10 years of experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 10 years experience that has counseled hundreds of people dealing with everything from anxiety, depression, anger, worry, infidelity, fears, addictions, church hurt, spiritual abuse, grief and loss; and more. I’ve had the pleasure of counseling and improving the quality of life for many. I empower those who are hurting and struggling to find stability to overcome life’s curveballs and hurdles using CBT, DBT, Person-centered evidence-based approaches. Are you ready to move forward in life? Are you ready to heal? Are you ready to be free of those thoughts, worries, fears, and feelings that cause you distress. I offer a judgment-free, safe space, to process your trauma, feelings of being misunderstood, your past, your present in a way that builds you up to rise above your pain. Therapy is not a quick fix nor a magic button that makes all the pain go away overnight. Healing is process that takes time. You can only get out of it what you put in it. I am committed to the following: -Your treatment, well-being, stability and growth; -Being honest with you with gentleness; -Building you up and not tearing you down; -Providing a safe, judgment free, therapeutic environment; -Providing feedback to you and receiving feedback from you; -Having check-ins with you for follow-up on your progress; -Coaching you through life transitions while you develop the skills to do it on your own; and -Establishing healthy therapeutic boundaries as any clinician should. Aren't you ready to start feeling better?....you deserve to feel better and you don't have to be alone. I'd like to help you heal. Let's get started.

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Corrie Gerster

Offering therapy in Ohio
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepression
11 years of experience

I am an Ohio based mental health therapist with 11 years of professional work experience. I currently hold an LPCC-S license in the state of Ohio and have worked in a variety of mental health settings including school based, home based, community based, residential, and private practice and have specialized in treating survivors of human trafficking for the last 7 years. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, sexual based traumas, relationship issues, transitions into adulthood or parenting, personality disorders, codependency, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, and non-traditional relationship dynamics. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I utilize a mixture of CBT and DBT skills primarily as well as client centered and solution focused techniques to help my clients achieve the goals that they set for themselves. 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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Megan Clifton

Offering therapy in Ohio
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issues
3 years of experience

I am a licensed Social Worker in Ohio with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have direct experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I also have experience working with parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. I know that it can be hard or even scary to seek out help. I am here to support and empower you on your journey to healing.

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Jacqueline Naeem

Offering therapy in Ohio
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes
12 years of experience

I am licensed in Ohio with 12 years of professional work experience. I have successfully treated clients with anxiety, depression, trauma history, addiction issues, blended-family issues and many other struggles. I also have experience helping clients cope with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor treatment 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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Stephanie Emmons

Offering therapy in Ohio
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years of experience

I am licensed in Ohio with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with grief and loss & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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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Dr. Jennifer Banak

Offering therapy in Ohio
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoaching
23 years of experience

I am licensed in Ohio with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & depression. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Katrina Herweh

Offering therapy in Ohio
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years of experience

I am Katrina Herweh, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio. I am a Cincinnati native, avid hiker, and coffee enthusiast. I have my Bachelor of Social Work from Xavier University and my Master of Arts in Social Work from Miami University (of Oxford, OH). I am pursuing my PhD in Social Work at Loyola University Chicago, where my research interest is pediatric medical trauma. I have been a clinical social worker for five years, focusing on therapy for youth and families. I have expertise in treating trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and depression. My preferred treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Creating a safe and warm environment is my priority in building our therapeutic relationship to work together and meet your goals. I look forward to taking this next step in your wellness journey.

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Blythe Houghton

Offering therapy in Ohio
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
15 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, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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David Nardecchia

Offering therapy in Ohio
Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
33 years of experience

I am licensed in the state of Ohio with more than 33 years of professional work experience. I have extensive experience in helping clients develop crisis coping skills, suicide prevention, health and wellness, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I also work extensively with Law Enforcement Officers. I specialize in solution focused brief therapy, utilizing a Rational-Emotive approach (amongst others) to assist others. 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, especially one's perspective of their situation. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process!

How can therapists in Ohio support you?

Therapists in Ohio 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 Ohio, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for licensed professionals in Ohio 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 does not offer diagnostic or medication management services.

Why are many residents in the state of Ohio working with a licensed counselor?

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 in Ohio, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed professional tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

Mental health counselors in Ohio support clients with varying issues, which can include:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression or depressive conditions
  • Adjustment issues
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma
  • Relationship conflicts and concerns

Finding a therapist 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

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

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Some commonly asked questions can be found below.

How much does a therapist cost?

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

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $60 to $90 per session, charged monthly in a lump sum. 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.

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.

How do I know if I should get a therapist?

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.

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 in Ohio can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to an office.

Does insurance cover therapy?

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.

Is online therapy safe?

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.

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