- EMDR
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Haven
Haven Ohly is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and family concerns including blended family issues. He also addresses grief, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, and ADHD-related challenges.
Haven uses practical, client-focused methods in sessions. He blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR when appropriate. He also draws on mindfulness techniques and existential questions to help people make sense of life changes and choices.
He brings both professional and lived experience in recovery from substance use into his clinical perspective. That background informs his work at a substance use disorder treatment program where he serves as a Clinical Director. He tends to balance structure and support, offering clear steps alongside open conversation.
In sessions he will help a person map what is causing stress or conflict, try small changes, and practice new ways of responding. For trauma he may use EMDR protocols when they fit the client's goals. For mood and anxiety concerns he often uses CBT-based tools to test thoughts and shift behavior.
Haven will also incorporate clients' spiritual beliefs when requested. He works with adults navigating divorce, caregiving strain, adoption and foster care questions, attachment wounds, and the practical challenges of merging households. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their goals and feel understood while deciding what to work on next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors for anxiety, depression, or relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit those aims. Together they decide whether to prioritize CBT tools, deeper EMDR work for trauma memories, or mindfulness practices for stress management.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel, or family routines. Different formats can also be chosen for shorter check-ins, phone conversations when bandwidth is limited, or video meetings when visual connection is helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt homework, mindfulness exercises, and CBT worksheets to be used between sessions so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship problems, and family issues including blended family concerns.
How would he approach therapy?
He combines Client-Centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and may use EMDR and mindfulness techniques depending on goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience as a clinician and holds an Ohio LISW credential.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an LISW licensed in Ohio and practices with that credential listed on his profile.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.