Therapy Works of Northwest Ohio

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....

09/28/2025

We need appropriate levels of stress hormone Cortisol in our bodies because it helps us to regulate very important organ systems. However, if it’s too high, it will negatively impact our mood, sleep regulation, immune system and blood pressure. Help your body lower cortisol from chronic stress by following some useful tips below!

09/22/2025

OCD can be compulsions(behaviors) of the mind used to temporarily relieve anxiety. Many types of OCD exist and this is one of the lesser known variations. Treatment is effective and can help a person unlock the looping of intrusive thoughts, anxiety and compulsions.

08/28/2025

Be proud of yourself for “showing up” today in whatever way that was. Notice the small wins, identify the accomplishment and celebrate these parts of you that persevere, even when life is hard. I’m so very proud of you 🙌🏻

08/05/2025

The adolescent brain goes through a major renovation, and one effect of this remodeling is that emotions become more intense. Emotional peaks are especially common around ages 13 to 14. While these big feelings can be disruptive at times, they’re also a completely normal part of being a teenager.

06/11/2025

03/20/2025

A child’s behavior struggle is connected to their lagging skills and unresolved problem. When they CAN’T meet an expectation set to solve this problem, you will see anger, overwhelm and physical reactions. Target the problem with empathy instead of punishing the behavior. This behavior is almost always predictable if you work with the child to understand what is making the problem hard for them. Go upstream, get in front of the problem for a proactive and collaborative approach instead of constantly reacting to a crisis.

I work with families to do just this. You may schedule an appointment by following my Therapy Works practice link on this page.

03/03/2025

The peer support group has launched! Youth from ages 12-17 are eligible to attend. A parental consent is required for participation and is available by contacting me directly by email at therapyworksnwo@gmail.com.

02/06/2025

Free LGBTQ+ Youth Support Group
@ Therapy Works. Message me for details! (ages 12-17)

02/01/2025

On this February 1st, 2025, Therapy Works celebrates everything Black History Month honors.