Welcoming Arms Counseling

Welcoming Arms Counseling LGBTQQIA friendly Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

I have over 10 years of experience providing a safe and secure place for individuals, families, and couples to address emotional and psychological problems that often result in personal suffering and struggling relationships. I place great emphasis on empathy and believe that we all encounter deep dark places that are best worked through when we have a safe and compassionate person to walk alongside us through the journey. I am passionate about helping others find a way forward to experiencing fulfilling relationships and a hopeful joyful life. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationships issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy modalities to assist individuals in improving insight, gaining coping skills and building empowerment and self-esteem. I am experienced in working with diverse populations, having worked outside of the United States with people of many different socioeconomic statuses, cultures, intellectual and developmental stages, age groups, sexual orientations, and genders.

Hey Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, The Ohio Counseling Association is going a Legislative Advocacy day. I'm...
02/03/2026

Hey Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, The Ohio Counseling Association is going a Legislative Advocacy day. I'm sharing to encourage you to be a part of it if you can.

Here is the link to the event

01/29/2026
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01/23/2026
01/23/2026

A flow chart for channeling outrage into meaningful action.

01/23/2026

As many communities prepare for extreme cold and snow in the coming days, consider sharing the flyer from the Weather and Aging Resilience Model (WARM), providing evidence informed information for older adults staying safe in the winter.

This flyer and others, with information specific to older adults during extreme weather can be found the WARM Toolkit: https://agefriendly.osu.edu/engagement/areas-of-commitment/warm-weather-and-aging-resilience-model/

To learn more about the toolkit join our webinar: https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KBX5Plx6SbWaXAYlP-gnpw #/registration

Hear from Dr. Holly Dabelko-Schoeny on the work in partnership with Dr. Smitha Rao and older Columbus residents to create the toolkit on the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging podcast: https://pretend-i-know-nothing-about.captivate.fm/episode/weather-and-resiliency-model

01/22/2026

We're a week away from COAAA's first Medicare for Beginners workshop in 2026. There's still time to register!

If you're new to Medicare, or if you need help understanding your options, COAAA's FREE Medicare for Beginners Workshops provide unbiased information to help Medicare beneficiaries make informed decisions. COAAA does not represent or sell insurance products.

Next week's workshop is Wednesday, January 28, starting at 2:00 p.m., and is located at COAAA, 3776 S. High St., Columbus 43207. Registration is required. Email Andy Haggard, COAAA Medicare Education Outreach Manager, at ahaggard@coaaa.org to register.

Learn more by visiting www.coaaa.org/medicare.

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01/14/2026

On sorrowful days, many parents and caregivers are searching for ways to support their children as they hear about violence and traumatic events in the news. We’ve gathered trusted guidance and reputable resources to help you have age-appropriate, supportive conversations that can reduce fear and build a sense of safety. Visit our website to read Talking With Children About Violence in the News: Guidance for Parents and Caregivers and find tools to support your family during difficult times: https://namimn.org/talking-with-children-about-violence-in-the-news-guidance-for-parents-and-caregivers/

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3040 Riverside Drive Suite 218
Upper Arlington, OH
43221

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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With over a decade of experience, Open Arms Counseling Services strives to provide a safe and secure place for individuals to address emotional and psychological problems that often result in personal suffering and struggling relationships. We place great emphasis on empathy and believe that we all encounter deep dark places that are best worked through when we have a safe and compassionate person to walk alongside us through the journey. Helping others find a way forward in order to experience fulfilling relationships and a joy-filled life is very important to us. Therapists at Open Arms Counseling Services specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationships issues. We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy modalities to assist individuals in improving insight, gaining coping skills and building empowerment and self-esteem. The Owner of Open Arms Counseling Services is experienced in working with diverse populations, having worked outside of the United States with people of many different socioeconomic statuses, cultures, intellectual and developmental stages, age groups, sexual orientations, and genders.