Find a Therapist in Blue Ash, OH

Shawn Scott, Licensed Professional Counselor (MA, LPC), understands that life can present significant challenges that lead individuals to feel distressed and unbalanced. For many, the hope of recovery may lie in the belief that time alone can heal wounds, but Shawn recognizes that both time and proactive engagement are essential for true healing. He supports individuals grappling with grief, trauma, PTSD, and depression by providing a safe and compassionate therapeutic environment. With a diverse range of therapy types including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma-Focused therapy, and Person-Centered techniques, Shawn partners with clients to navigate their unique journeys towards wellness. Together, they will explore the deeper dimensions of life, assess problems, and create actionable paths toward growth and recovery. Shawn is committed to fostering insight, healthy boundaries, and clarity, guiding clients to transform their struggles into strengths. As he often reminds those he counsels, 'What you seek is seeking you.' ~ Rumi.

Darsey Stump is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for supporting individuals navigating life's unexpected changes. She understands that life transitions, such as marriage, motherhood, or empty nesting, can feel overwhelming, especially in a post-pandemic world. Darsey aims to create an uplifting and engaging therapeutic environment where her clients can confront their struggles head-on. With a lighthearted approach and a belief that growth can be messy, she helps her clients explore their feelings of stress, anxiety, and substance use. Darsey has extensive experience working with trauma and is dedicated to empowering women to build resilience and develop effective coping skills. She specializes in guiding adult women through life's transitions, postpartum challenges, and family or partner conflicts. Darsey firmly believes in the importance of self-care and is here to help her clients prioritize their well-being as they navigate life's twists and turns.

Bloom Therapy, led by Vanessa Quinn, a compassionate clinical social worker with MSW and LSW credentials, is dedicated to supporting individuals who find it challenging to advocate for themselves and pursue their desires. Many clients struggle to prioritize self-care without feeling guilt, often feeling obligated to assist others, and might find it difficult to initiate meaningful change. Vanessa understands the uncertainty surrounding the future, the battles with setting goals, and the hesitation to ask for help. Her mission is to empower clients to transform and shine as their best selves. Vanessa is passionate about working with those overwhelmed by intense emotions, grappling with major life decisions, and hesitant to rely on others or say no. She deeply empathizes with their efforts to fit in and recognizes the exhaustion that can come with it. Having undergone her own therapy journey, Vanessa possesses a unique insight that enables her to connect with clients and support them in establishing achievable goals. Residing near Cincinnati with her husband and four cats, she enjoys reading, riding her Peloton bike, and indulging in board games with friends. Within her practice, Vanessa is proudly LGBTQ+ and Autism affirming, ensuring a welcoming space for all individuals seeking support.

Megan Tritschler is a compassionate Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who understands the complexities faced by parents and their children. Often, parents feel as if they've exhausted all options, yet challenges such as behavioral concerns, emotional struggles, school difficulties, anxiety, and trauma persist. Megan aims to create a safe and trusting environment to support children, adolescents, their families, and young adults as they navigate these challenges, whether they stem from the past, present, or future. Utilizing play therapy, she believes that play is the natural language of children, enabling them to express their feelings, behaviors, and needs more effectively. By fostering positive relationships and providing a nurturing space, Megan employs play therapy alongside other techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness strategies. Primarily working with individuals aged 3 to 24, Megan collaborates with families to help them feel supported and equipped to manage life's difficulties. She knows that while we all share diverse experiences, through connection and the acquisition of new skills, individuals can effectively navigate life's challenges together.

Diane Habel is a compassionate and skilled clinical social worker and therapist, holding an MSW and LISW certification. Trained in Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) and various other therapeutic modalities, Diane is dedicated to supporting clients who are motivated to initiate positive change and are willing to confront outdated habits and belief systems. With a holistic approach to health, she advocates for the use of mindfulness as an effective tool for stress reduction. Diane works with clients aged 15 and up and has extensive experience as a parenting coach and group facilitator utilizing the Nurturing Parenting curriculum. As a DBT therapist, she has worked closely with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder, teaching essential skills across the DBT framework, which includes mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness—skills that benefit everyone.

Gabriella Wilkinson, MSW, LSW, is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist who understands the challenges faced by parents, regardless of their titles—biological, step, adoptive, or foster. She passionately believes that parenting is not an easy journey, often involving feelings of 'Mom guilt,' stress management, and navigating the evolving dynamics within families. Gabriella is dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their sense of self and independence while providing support for those coping with the demands of special needs parenting. With a commitment to fostering a peaceful and happy home environment, she works collaboratively with clients to develop tailored, realistic plans aligned with their personal goals. Clients appreciate her non-judgmental and practical approach to therapy. Gabriella currently offers flexible online scheduling, including evening and weekend options, as well as convenient telehealth sessions to accommodate busy lifestyles.

Carolyn Zahner is a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, holding an MSW and LISW, who empowers her clients to gain clarity and find resolution by expanding their perspectives and developing new ways of being and doing. As a Trauma Informed Therapist, Carolyn employs an integrative approach that bridges medical and cognitive models with transpersonal and humanistic perspectives. She works from a Whole Person, systemic viewpoint, bringing years of expertise in addressing relationship issues, trauma, depression and anxiety, grief, death and dying, and life transitions. Carolyn also offers mediation services for families in divorce and custody situations, in addition to parent coaching. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy sessions to both adults and children. Beyond her private practice, Carolyn consults for social services, treatment facilities, schools, and churches, and has led numerous workshops and retreats. She currently facilitates a group process aimed at systemic healing within families. Understanding that managing life can be challenging, Carolyn collaborates with her clients to identify desired shifts and areas of personal growth. With a grounded and direct approach, she emphasizes embracing their innate wisdom and lived experiences, helping those she works with to build trust in themselves and discover their next best step.