Profile / United States
Haven Ohly, LISW
Ohio
LISW - Trauma and Addiction focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR and trauma tools
- Recovery lived experience
About Haven
Haven Ohly is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. He also addresses concerns such as grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and career stress.
He uses practical, structured methods in sessions. He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered techniques and trauma-focused tools like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Sessions include skill practice, thought tracking, and stepwise plans for change.
Haven brings both professional and personal perspective to work on recovery and addiction. He has experience as a clinical director at a substance use disorder treatment center and draws on that background when supporting people through recovery and relapse prevention. He also respects clients' spiritual beliefs when requested and can include faith-related material in therapy.
In therapy he pays attention to how past events affect current behavior and relationships. Expect attention to patterns, repeated thoughts, and habits that keep problems going. He works with clients to test new ways of thinking and acting, then evaluates what helps most.
Haven offers straightforward, step-by-step planning alongside reflection about meaning and values. He helps people set short-term goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track progress over time. His approach aims to be practical and focused on clear next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Haven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions typically focus on specific problems, short-term goals, and homework like thought records or behavioral experiments.He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the client's perspective and pace. This approach involves reflective listening and supporting the client's goals. For trauma-related work he integrates EMDR approaches when appropriate, which aim to process distressing memories and reduce their intensity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options and make choices together based on the client's goals, symptoms, and preferences. That shared planning helps decide whether CBT, EMDR techniques, or client-centered work should lead a treatment plan.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during work breaks, or offering sessions without a camera if someone prefers less visual focus. These practical benefits can help people keep consistent appointments and apply skills between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and life transitions.
How does he structure therapy sessions?
Sessions combine practical skill work and reflective conversation. Techniques include thought tracking, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step action plans.
What professional background does he bring?
He has 20 years of clinical experience and serves as a clinical director at a substance use disorder treatment center.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds an Ohio LISW and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
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.
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