Serenity Behavioral Health Services OHIO

10/16/2025

Emotional Regulation: deciding when and how to feel and express our emotions

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage your emotions in a way that helps you respond effectively to life’s challenges is extremely important. Struggling with this can show up as intense reactions, feeling overwhelmed, or difficulty bouncing back after stressful situations. Emotional dysregulation can be caused by:

Stress and everyday life pressures
Past trauma or adverse experiences
Chronic anxiety or depression

Emotional regulation does not mean ignoring or suppressing feelings. It means understanding them and responding in healthy, balanced ways. Some strategies to help regulate emotions include:

Pausing to breathe before reacting
Identifying and labeling what you’re feeling
Challenging unhelpful thoughts
Practicing self-compassion

Working with a therapist can help you uncover triggers, build these skills, and navigate emotions with confidence. With practice, you can turn overwhelming feelings into manageable experiences, strengthen your relationships, and cultivate calm even during life’s storms. Struggling with your emotions doesn’t have to be permanent—you don’t have to face it alone.

We can help you – call 614-948-3273 or email intake-mail@serenity-bhs.org to schedule an appointment with one of our therapists. We hope to help you soon.

08/29/2025

Do you struggle with being present?

Do you ever catch yourself rushing through the day on autopilot? Between nonstop responsibilities and constant phone alerts, it’s so easy to get pulled away from the here and now.

The truth is, being present doesn’t mean ignoring life’s demands—it just means giving your full attention to what’s happening right in front of you. Take a slow breath. Notice the sounds around you. Pause before answering that text. Little moments like these help pull us back into the present.

Because really, the present moment is the only one we truly have. And when we slow down enough to notice it, life feels calmer, clearer, and more connected.

What helps you stay present in your day?

06/18/2025

Medication management is much more than writing a prescription. It’s a thoughtful, personalized process that puts your well-being at the center. It starts with understanding your unique needs — from your medical history to how you're feeling day to day. From there, we work to find the right medication and the right dosage, always with care and attention.

Regular check-ins help us monitor how things are going, look out for any side effects, and make adjustments if needed. We also make sure your medications work well together and don’t cause unexpected interactions.

It’s a process built on trust, communication, and compassion — because your health and well-being matter. We’re here to support you, every step of the way.

06/13/2025

Let us be a resource for you and your clients.

Serenity Behavioral Health Services has an excellent mental health nurse practitioner on staff, Johnny Williamson APRN.CNP.

If you are looking to refer your client out for medication management and want to develop a relationship with someone who listens and cares about your client, consider working with Johnny. He is compassionate and professional. He collaborates with you and your client's P*P to provide the best care for your client.

We all know how difficult it can be to get a client to consider medication. Johnny can help your clients thrive.

05/30/2025

Meet Victoria Fellows, LSW – the newest addition to our team!

Looking for a therapist who truly gets you? Victoria creates a safe, affirming space where you can explore your story, reclaim your strength, and build the life you want—on your terms.

Her approach? Rooted in compassion, grounded in evidence. Whether you’re navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, or simply seeking clarity, Victoria offers real tools for lasting change—not just a space to vent.

Her Specialties:
Trauma & PTSD
Depression & Anxiety
Religious Trauma & Childhood Neglect
LGBTQIA+ Affirming | Kink-Informed | Sex-Positive
Support for Nontraditional Relationship Styles

With a background in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused work, feminist theory, and more, she tailors therapy to you. Because healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Ready to reconnect with your most powerful relationship—the one with yourself? Let's talk.

05/07/2025

WE MOVED!!

We left our office at 6465 Reflections Drive with fond goodbyes.

It took a team to get us loaded and moved to our new Dublin location on Frantz Road - but we did it!!! You are going to love our new office space at 6025 Frantz Road, Dublin OH 43017. Stay tuned, photos to come!!!

Hope to help you soon!
Your friends at Serenity Behavioral Health Services
www.serenity-bhs.org

04/25/2025

Today, I just want to take a moment to shout out the therapists—the ones who sit with others in their pain, help carry the invisible weight, and walk with people through the messiness of healing.

You chose one of the most selfless, challenging, and beautiful paths: to help others find their way back to themselves. Whether it’s through gentle words, deep listening, or just being a steady presence when everything else feels unstable—you make a difference. Every single day.

Thank you for holding space.
Thank you for staying curious.
Thank you for showing up, even when it’s hard.

To every therapist out there: the work you do matters more than you know. I see you. I appreciate you. And I’m so incredibly grateful that you chose this calling.

04/24/2025

Full-Time School Therapist Wanted:
Help Kids Thrive—Right Where They Learn!

Are you an Ohio LSW, LPC, MFT, LISW, LPCC, or IMFT who loves working with children and teens? Ready to make a difference in schools while being part of a supportive team?

Serenity Behavioral Health Services is looking for a full-time School Therapist to work in a school setting in the Westerville/New Albany area. Work with students in grades 5 - 12, provide therapy, lead empowering groups, and help kids overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.

Visit our site to learn more.

Calling All Passionate Therapists! Make a Real Impact in Kids' Lives—Right in the Classroom Are you a therapist who thrives working with children and adolescents in a school setting? Looking for a meaningful career where your skills directly shape young lives? Serenity Behavioral Health Services i...

04/18/2025

Hey friends, just a quick update — our current Dublin office is moving to a new Dublin location on April 28, 2025. You are going to love our new office space! Find us here:

📍 6025 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43017

We’re here to support you and your family however we can — whether you need individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, medication management, group therapy, or connecting your kids (ages 6+) with one of our amazing child therapists, we can help. We have several highly-skilled clinicians at this location who specialize in working with children and teens.

This is the moving notice we’re sharing with current clients — let us know if you have any questions or need to schedule!

03/26/2025

How do I know if I would benefit from Medication Management services?

You may notice several signs indicating that you could benefit from medication management services. Consider reaching out if you:

* Struggle with severe or persistent symptoms that hinder daily functioning despite therapy.

* Experience significant mood instability, frequent panic attacks, or psychotic symptoms.

* Have difficulty engaging in therapy due to overwhelming anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts.

* Report sleep disturbances, appetite changes, or energy fluctuations that impact well-being.

* Have a history of mental health conditions that typically respond well to medication, such as bipolar disorder or severe depression.

* Express frustration over limited progress in therapy or worsening symptoms despite treatment efforts.

Serenity Behavioral Health Services offers comprehensive medication management to support your mental and physical well-being. Our services include an initial assessment, where we conduct a thorough evaluation of your medical history and current medications. We also provide medication adjustment, carefully fine-tuning dosages and combinations to achieve the most effective therapeutic outcomes. Education and counseling empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to manage medications confidently. Additionally, we can coordinate care by working closely with your healthcare team to ensure seamless communication and continuity of treatment.

If you are interested, call 614-948-3273 to get started with Medication Management Services. We hope to help you soon.

01/23/2025

NEW Phoenix IOP Program - go from surviving to thriving!

Serenity Behavioral Health Services' Phoenix IOP program is specifically designed to provide treatment for individuals who have concerns about protecting their identity and reputation while getting the help they need. Participants can be executives, educators, military personnel, high-profile individuals, and/or board-licensed professionals.

Our program provides treatment for burnout, stress, depression, anxiety, co-dependency, shame, trauma, and acute stress disorders and understands that most individuals struggling with these symptoms are also using negative coping skills such as addiction or dependency on food, s*x, p**n, gambling, shopping, and ma*****na and/or alcohol to manage their mental health symptoms.

Our goal is to resolve mental health issues, increase positive coping skills, and eliminate shame from our clients. You can read about our program here:

The Phoenix IOP program is specifically designed to provide treatment for individuals who have concerns about protecting their identity and reputation while getting the help they need. Participants can be executives, educators, military personnel, high-profile individuals, and/or board-licensed prof...

10/05/2024

When challenges arise, sometimes it takes an outside perspective to help you and your partner grow together. We’re here to help you both communicate better and find solutions in a safe, supportive environment. Let’s discover new ways to strengthen your relationship. Head over to https://www.serenity-bhs.org/, and learn more about how we can help you.