- EMDR
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Haven
Haven Ohly is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions that often affect young adults. He also supports people dealing with grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and career or identity questions.
He uses a mix of structured and person-focused work. Sessions often combine practical skills with space to talk about painful memories. He commonly draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, cognitive-behavioral tools, mindfulness, and client-centered practices. Faith perspectives can be included when clients want that thread in their care.
Outside one-on-one therapy he serves as a Clinical Director at a substance use disorder treatment center. He brings both professional experience and personal lived experience in recovery to his work. That background informs how he talks about addiction, relapse, and rebuilding routines.
Haven pays attention to how environment and social challenges shape mental health. He helps people name the pressures they face, such as leaving home, first jobs, relationship strain, or feeling behind on life goals. Conversations aim for clear next steps as well as emotional processing.
Sessions are practical and steady. Expect a mix of talking, skill-building, and structured trauma work when indicated. He works with English-speaking clients in Ohio and with international clients who connect across time zones.
How his approaches translate to online work
Haven often uses EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and client-centered methods. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories through guided bilateral stimulation and talking. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches skills to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns. Client-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping clients clarify their goals and values.Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which combination of EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, or person-focused conversation fits best and when to try different techniques.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around classes, early jobs, or caregiving by removing travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and video or phone options can reduce bandwidth needs or camera time depending on what a client prefers.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He works with trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, ADHD, and life transitions common in early adulthood.
How does he approach therapy?
He combines client-centered conversations with structured tools like CBT and EMDR, plus mindfulness practices when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience as a clinician and also works as a Clinical Director at a substance use disorder treatment center.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Ohio LISW and practices from Ohio; the credential listed is OH LISW.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients; confirm time zone and scheduling details before booking.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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