Psychoanalytic Therapists in Columbus, OH
Today’s environment can create feelings of being overwhelmed by your emotions. Are you struggling with anxiety or depression, or caught in unhelpful patterns that feel impossible to break? Whether you’re navigating the challenges of an eating disorder, body image concerns, trauma, stress, or self-criticism, therapy can help. I provide an empathetic, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, develop coping strategies, and work toward lasting change. Therapy with me is not about simply managing symptoms, it is about helping you heal, build self-compassion, and create a life that feels more aligned with your values.
Today’s environment can create feelings of being overwhelmed by your emotions. Are you struggling with anxiety or depression, or caught in unhelpful patterns that feel impossible to break? Whether you’re navigating the challenges of an eating disorder, body image concerns, trauma, stress, or self-criticism, therapy can help. I provide an empathetic, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, develop coping strategies, and work toward lasting change. Therapy with me is not about simply managing symptoms, it is about helping you heal, build self-compassion, and create a life that feels more aligned with your values.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your sense of purpose? I help adolescents and adults heal from trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and faith-based struggles, as well as navigate marital and relationship challenges. My approach blends therapy with life coaching and a strengths-based perspective to empower lasting change. Together, we’ll uncover your resilience, restore balance, and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your sense of purpose? I help adolescents and adults heal from trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and faith-based struggles, as well as navigate marital and relationship challenges. My approach blends therapy with life coaching and a strengths-based perspective to empower lasting change. Together, we’ll uncover your resilience, restore balance, and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Life has a way of creating the most incredible stories. I consider it a great honor when people trust me with their own stories. I am a compassionate listener, eager to understand the unique journeys that shape us. Through open-hearted dialogue, I aim to provide a safe space for sharing stories and uncovering pathways towards healing and growth. With over 12 years of experience in the field of mental health and counseling, I have developed specialized competencies in the treatment of ADHD and anxiety specifically, but I am also skilled in the treatment of depression, trauma, and other disorders.
Life has a way of creating the most incredible stories. I consider it a great honor when people trust me with their own stories. I am a compassionate listener, eager to understand the unique journeys that shape us. Through open-hearted dialogue, I aim to provide a safe space for sharing stories and uncovering pathways towards healing and growth. With over 12 years of experience in the field of mental health and counseling, I have developed specialized competencies in the treatment of ADHD and anxiety specifically, but I am also skilled in the treatment of depression, trauma, and other disorders.
Control and power are important. Mental illness, life stressors, change, relationship problems, are all things that make us feel like we are spiraling out of control. My clients are individuals that understand that regaining control and power in their own lives is the first essential step to achieving wellness. While my main focus is neurodivergency, I work with a wide variety of people who are ready to make the essential changes in their lives to be the happiest, healthiest version of themselves.
Control and power are important. Mental illness, life stressors, change, relationship problems, are all things that make us feel like we are spiraling out of control. My clients are individuals that understand that regaining control and power in their own lives is the first essential step to achieving wellness. While my main focus is neurodivergency, I work with a wide variety of people who are ready to make the essential changes in their lives to be the happiest, healthiest version of themselves.
I help people struggling with anxiety, trauma/PTSD, depression, grief, and major life transitions find practical tools to feel more stable and in control of their lives. I provide online therapy across OH, IN, VT, SC, NC, FL, and ID. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-based, helping you understand patterns that keep you stuck while building skills for lasting change. I believe in fostering a genuine human connection by honoring the innate strength and resilience within every person and every family unit, creating a compassionate space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
I help people struggling with anxiety, trauma/PTSD, depression, grief, and major life transitions find practical tools to feel more stable and in control of their lives. I provide online therapy across OH, IN, VT, SC, NC, FL, and ID. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-based, helping you understand patterns that keep you stuck while building skills for lasting change. I believe in fostering a genuine human connection by honoring the innate strength and resilience within every person and every family unit, creating a compassionate space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
If you're living with ADHD or feeling overwhelmed by constant mental noise, strong emotions, or trouble in your relationships, you don't have to keep managing it alone. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating ADHD and other ways brains work differently, especially when it shows up as worry, mood swings, acting without thinking, feeling alone, or fighting in relationships. I specialize in finding and treating ADHD at any age, including when it happens with anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality struggles, and past injury.
If you're living with ADHD or feeling overwhelmed by constant mental noise, strong emotions, or trouble in your relationships, you don't have to keep managing it alone. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating ADHD and other ways brains work differently, especially when it shows up as worry, mood swings, acting without thinking, feeling alone, or fighting in relationships. I specialize in finding and treating ADHD at any age, including when it happens with anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality struggles, and past injury.
I am Nan Little, a Licensed Clinical Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I love working with young adults, adults, and couples in untangling the challenges of living a rewarding life. My specialties include working with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, boundaries, life transitions, and relationship issues.
I am Nan Little, a Licensed Clinical Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I love working with young adults, adults, and couples in untangling the challenges of living a rewarding life. My specialties include working with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, boundaries, life transitions, and relationship issues.
My name is Bill Arnold and I use he/him pronouns. Clinically speaking I would still claim an existential-humanist base, but over the years my work has become increasingly trauma-centered. Specifically, I find myself currently moved to focus on complex trauma, attachment wounds, and relational healing. My clients usually have some pain that’s gotten stuck over the course of their lives. The work varies with the individual, but it generally proceeds by entering into relationship and increasingly coming to relate to oneself with the same kind of loving kindness that one experiences in session.
My name is Bill Arnold and I use he/him pronouns. Clinically speaking I would still claim an existential-humanist base, but over the years my work has become increasingly trauma-centered. Specifically, I find myself currently moved to focus on complex trauma, attachment wounds, and relational healing. My clients usually have some pain that’s gotten stuck over the course of their lives. The work varies with the individual, but it generally proceeds by entering into relationship and increasingly coming to relate to oneself with the same kind of loving kindness that one experiences in session.
I specialize in treating generalized anxiety, OCD, depression, complex trauma and PTSD, substance and alcohol use, couples & marital issues, grief, major life transitions, vocational/career discernment, and a variety of everyday and lifelong existential questions and realities we all face. Are you depressed and anxious about many things, with sleepless nights and moments of quiet desperation, helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness? Are you searching for answers to questions both known and unknown, looking to share with someone who can validate the reality of suffering in your life & help you find ways to navigate?
I specialize in treating generalized anxiety, OCD, depression, complex trauma and PTSD, substance and alcohol use, couples & marital issues, grief, major life transitions, vocational/career discernment, and a variety of everyday and lifelong existential questions and realities we all face. Are you depressed and anxious about many things, with sleepless nights and moments of quiet desperation, helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness? Are you searching for answers to questions both known and unknown, looking to share with someone who can validate the reality of suffering in your life & help you find ways to navigate?
I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Columbus, Ohio. I take a relaxed, collaborative, and conversational approach to therapy focused on helping clients feel genuinely understood, accepted, and comfortable being themselves. I feel that meaningful therapy starts with connection, warmth, and trust.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stress, and life transitions (college, divorce, career changes). I especially enjoy working with “over-thinkers” — people who are highly self-aware, constantly analyzing, and often stuck in cycles of worry, perfectionism, or self-doubt.
I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Columbus, Ohio. I take a relaxed, collaborative, and conversational approach to therapy focused on helping clients feel genuinely understood, accepted, and comfortable being themselves. I feel that meaningful therapy starts with connection, warmth, and trust.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stress, and life transitions (college, divorce, career changes). I especially enjoy working with “over-thinkers” — people who are highly self-aware, constantly analyzing, and often stuck in cycles of worry, perfectionism, or self-doubt.
Hope and healing are possible, and you don’t have to navigate the journey alone. Therapy is a space where you can gain a deeper understanding of who you are, discover what you truly want, and build the confidence to move toward it. Together, we’ll work to strengthen hope, increase self-worth, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can experience greater well-being and a more fulfilling life. (I see clients online in IN and OH!).
Hope and healing are possible, and you don’t have to navigate the journey alone. Therapy is a space where you can gain a deeper understanding of who you are, discover what you truly want, and build the confidence to move toward it. Together, we’ll work to strengthen hope, increase self-worth, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can experience greater well-being and a more fulfilling life. (I see clients online in IN and OH!).
Hello, I'm Melissa. I hold a Bachelor's degree in psychology and graduated from The Ohio State University in 2007 with a Master's in Social Work. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), I find great fulfillment in working in private practice, primarily with adults. I firmly believe that therapy is all about you—this is your time and energy, and I'm here to help you explore the past, live in the moment, and prepare for the future.
In our sessions, I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Acceptance Therapy,
Hello, I'm Melissa. I hold a Bachelor's degree in psychology and graduated from The Ohio State University in 2007 with a Master's in Social Work. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), I find great fulfillment in working in private practice, primarily with adults. I firmly believe that therapy is all about you—this is your time and energy, and I'm here to help you explore the past, live in the moment, and prepare for the future.
In our sessions, I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Acceptance Therapy,
At times situations in life can get overwhelming, stressful and unpredictable and before we know it all of the tried and true coping skills are no longer working or we never learned how to cope and manage with many of life's stressful hills and trouble spots. In 1991 I graduated from the University Of Cincinnati Ohio wth a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work. My primary focus has been providing treatment to various populations with mental health and substance use problems.
At times situations in life can get overwhelming, stressful and unpredictable and before we know it all of the tried and true coping skills are no longer working or we never learned how to cope and manage with many of life's stressful hills and trouble spots. In 1991 I graduated from the University Of Cincinnati Ohio wth a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work. My primary focus has been providing treatment to various populations with mental health and substance use problems.
Danielle Clark
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MS
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43235
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed psychotherapist in private practice offering depth-oriented psychotherapy. I approach treatment as an exploratory process that unfolds over time, grounded in the belief that people have a deep wish to be known and understood.
I am a licensed psychotherapist in private practice offering depth-oriented psychotherapy. I approach treatment as an exploratory process that unfolds over time, grounded in the belief that people have a deep wish to be known and understood.
Hi again! Thanks for considering me to be your therapist. I like to share some things about myself that go beyond me as a therapist because I think commonalities help develop rapport with each-other. So, my name is Jana and I am from very rural southern Ohio. I am a mom who is no stranger to the struggles (and joys!) of parenthood - I like to keep it real in sessions.
Hi again! Thanks for considering me to be your therapist. I like to share some things about myself that go beyond me as a therapist because I think commonalities help develop rapport with each-other. So, my name is Jana and I am from very rural southern Ohio. I am a mom who is no stranger to the struggles (and joys!) of parenthood - I like to keep it real in sessions.
I firmly believe the key to human connection is authenticity, empathy and unconditional positive regard. I am proud to have a love for people that is shown through empathetic validation, authenticity, accountability and nonjudgmental therapeutic connection. I am humbled to walk with you toward a life of empowerment and healing.
Appropriate clientele struggles: anxiety, depression, complex trauma, stress, grief, workplace abuse, multicultural issues, social injustice, discrimination, loss of direction, interpersonal issues, lack of boundaries, communication issues, anger management, chronic illness/pain, impulsivity, self-esteem.
I firmly believe the key to human connection is authenticity, empathy and unconditional positive regard. I am proud to have a love for people that is shown through empathetic validation, authenticity, accountability and nonjudgmental therapeutic connection. I am humbled to walk with you toward a life of empowerment and healing.
Appropriate clientele struggles: anxiety, depression, complex trauma, stress, grief, workplace abuse, multicultural issues, social injustice, discrimination, loss of direction, interpersonal issues, lack of boundaries, communication issues, anger management, chronic illness/pain, impulsivity, self-esteem.
If you’re reading this, I congratulate you on your courage and determination to seek help. Authenticity, self-alliance, and curious exploration are the core themes of my therapy. I view well-being holistically from a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens, i.e. your early life upbringing, biology, social relationships, stressful life events, demographics (e.g. culture), conscious and subconscious thought patterns, emotional skills, and society all influence your mental health. In practice, I blend empirically supported treatments with energy / spiritual work and social justice informed by 10 years of training and practice.
If you’re reading this, I congratulate you on your courage and determination to seek help. Authenticity, self-alliance, and curious exploration are the core themes of my therapy. I view well-being holistically from a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens, i.e. your early life upbringing, biology, social relationships, stressful life events, demographics (e.g. culture), conscious and subconscious thought patterns, emotional skills, and society all influence your mental health. In practice, I blend empirically supported treatments with energy / spiritual work and social justice informed by 10 years of training and practice.
Immediate Availability as of 08/27/2026- I take a holistic, person-centered approach to healing, recognizing that each individual is more than a diagnosis or just symptoms. I view therapy as a collaborative journey that honors the whole person: mind, body, & spirit.
My methods draw from a range of evidence-based modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, somatic awareness, narrative therapy, and strengths-based techniques—blended into a global approach tailored to your unique needs. I will work with you to explore the emotional, relational, cultural, and environmental factors that shape your experience.
Immediate Availability as of 08/27/2026- I take a holistic, person-centered approach to healing, recognizing that each individual is more than a diagnosis or just symptoms. I view therapy as a collaborative journey that honors the whole person: mind, body, & spirit.
My methods draw from a range of evidence-based modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, somatic awareness, narrative therapy, and strengths-based techniques—blended into a global approach tailored to your unique needs. I will work with you to explore the emotional, relational, cultural, and environmental factors that shape your experience.
Hello, I'm Froogh, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling. I specialize in providing therapy for individuals and couples facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your concerns and work towards meaningful change.
Hello, I'm Froogh, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling. I specialize in providing therapy for individuals and couples facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your concerns and work towards meaningful change.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to try something new, open to exploring different perspectives, and happy to communicate and talk through the hard moments. I will be your therapist, so tell me the best ways I can adapt to you.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to try something new, open to exploring different perspectives, and happy to communicate and talk through the hard moments. I will be your therapist, so tell me the best ways I can adapt to you.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.