Therapy Works of Northwest Ohio

04/03/2026

Our bodies are so smart, they know how to care for us at any moment we need to access emotional or physical safety. When you experience these automatic reactions, take time to thank your body for how it protects you!

04/02/2026

You may have 9-24 free sessions offered by your employers EAP that you could use for therapy. Many people don’t realize they have this important benefit. I contract with LYRA EAP (Walmart, Starbucks, Ford, Nationwide, Kroger among many others!) and other therapists may contract with yours if it isn’t Lyra. Worth checking out!

04/01/2026

Sit by the fire and let its warmth permeate all the dark areas that need to be wrapped in the radiance of being truly seen. Find solace in the knowledge that you can present yourself here unapologetically, exactly as you are meant to be. Welcome to the new office everyone.

02/28/2026

01/10/2026

I am placing accepting new clients on hold for (hopefully) a brief period of time. Happy to provide referrals to other high quality therapists, if anyone needs help with this in the meantime.

01/03/2026

In this New Year, be gentle and kind to yourself. You are a survivor of things that happened to you and self compassion is well overdue. 🫶🏻

12/23/2025

What this looks like is different for everyone.
Connecting with a supportive friend, upbeat music and a nature walk, an open and honest therapy session or a thoughtful decision to start medication after a consult with a medical professional.
It is also useful “to be” with your emotions instead of avoiding them. Emotions are meant to be “emoted”, felt, reflected on and then processed for deeper understanding.
Then, we shift toward where we feel loved and comforted instead of ruminating and staying stuck in negativity.
What has helped you turn the lights back on this season?

12/05/2025

Take a listen to "What Works Best Podcast", Episode 7, where Dr. Portia Smith and I talk about important mental health topics effecting children and teens. We cover ADHD, stress, anxiety, depression and provide information about community resources and treatment. In this episode we also discuss how parents, caregivers and teachers can help a youth struggling with a mental health problem.

Welcome to the What works best for us podcast! A show dedicated to youth mental health and the available resources for adults and kids alike. We're excited to shine a light on such an impoartant topic in all of our lives. What Works Best for us is produced in collaboration with iHeartMedia Lima and....