I provide a non-judgmental place where you can share all you need to about yourself. If you are struggling with embarrassment or shame, to heal and grow you need a safe place to share yourself. I will help you understand the root causes of your symptoms. I will address the symptoms by going deeper into your feelings, your beliefs about yourself, others, and God. This will involve discovering your experiences which have shaped your life. This is primarily done through talk therapy, but I also use prayer and EMDR to further your healing. I help people with their relationships. Relationships are the primary way you grow and heal; when not functioning well, you are not able to receive what you need. Therapy involves developing attachment (saying yes to life), separation (ability to say no), integration (accepting good and bad in self and others). I offer prayer to help strengthen your connection with Jesus Christ. In additional to individual and relationship counseling, I offer healing care groups. These groups provide a safe place in community of other believers to grow spiritually and heal emotionally. I also offer EMDR to help your process negative beliefs.

I work specifically with couples who have discovered infidelity. Couples are traumatized when infidelity is discovered and the clinician needs to help the couple implement immediate steps to prevent further damage to the relationship. Counselor strategies for infidelity are much different than what a traditional counselor would utilize. When couples set up an appointment with me, they will get in quickly, experience a specific treatment approach for infidelity, assessment of the traumatic symptoms (intrusive thoughts, chronic questioning, investigating) and immediate interventions to implement. Call to receive my article "Ten Things to Avoid during Recover from Infidelity". I also helped couples with creating intimate communication, establishing appropriate couple boundaries with others outside the relationship, conflict skills, creating intimacy, stopping criticism, relationship skills for young couples, expressing feelings, and problematic internet use. Relationship problems due to porn use? See my recent blog post. I am based in Cincinnati but I have couples travel from Columbus, Dayton, Louisville and Lexington. These couples will typically schedule intensive sessions (3-hour session). Intensive sessions are beneficial for managing infidelity because the help you need is not delayed over multiple weeks of 55-minute sessions.

Therapy is a guide toward defining and reaching life goals. With over 30 years of experience, my interactive approach utilizes the skills and strengths of the individual or couple to resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. I work with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, phobias, addictions, loss and grief, lifestyle changes and crisis. When indicated, I use therapeutic hypnosis for a range of issues such as improving self esteem, breaking habits, pain reduction, and smoking cessation. I use EMDR for phobias and traumas. I work with individuals and couples. In addition, two programs are offered to the communities called "Changing Weighs." These are groups that provide therapeutic hypnosis, support, and lifestyle changes for weight management. I consult to companies providing clinical services, supervision and program design. Some of the program designs have been around wellness programs to meet the needs of employees. I also give presentations on a variety of topics including mental health, stress management, addictions and weight management.

Therapy is a guide toward defining and reaching life goals. With over 30 years of experience, my interactive approach utilizes the skills and strengths of the individual or couple to resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. I work with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, phobias, addictions, loss and grief, lifestyle changes and crisis. When indicated, I use therapeutic hypnosis for a range of issues such as improving self esteem, breaking habits, pain reduction, and smoking cessation. I use EMDR for phobias and traumas.

Hi, I’m Jody. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, you're not alone—and you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer real, supportive therapy to help you heal, grow, and move forward. I’m an LISW, LICDC, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with 10+ years of experience in mental health and addiction. I work with teens and adults from all walks of life. My approach is open-minded, inclusive, and rooted in faith, hope, and practical tools that meet you where you are. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, personality disorders, and self-esteem. Using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and a solution-focused, trauma-informed approach, I meet you where you are. My goal is simple: to help you feel heard, supported, and ready to move forward. Your story matters—everyone is welcome here. Faith is an important part of my life, and I believe that with small steps and support, big goals can be reached. Therapy is a vital part of self-care, and my goal is to provide a safe, comfortable space where you feel heard and empowered. I offer telehealth talk therapy that's flexible and accessible for your schedule. Let's get started together!

Located in downtown Troy, Ohio, since 1992, Swank Counseling provides practical mental health counseling for all ages. Our style is personal, pragmatic and goal oriented. We try to help you enhance the quality of your life. Areas of primary interest in the counseling field is the interface between medicine and wellness. Depression, anxiety, panic disorders, obsessive disorders, bipolar disorders and attention deficit disorders are a key area of interest and treatment. Relationships between people, and helping people have more satisfactory relationships is also of great interest, as he works with marital issues, relationship problems, parenting challenging, and dealing with divorced and blended families.