Hello and welcome, I am so glad you are here! I am Dr. Kearisten Gaines, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Ohio. Taking the first step towards therapy can be difficult. That is why when working with clients my goal is to always create a compassionate, safe, and judgement free atmosphere. This allows me to work in collaboration with my clients, as I believe they are the experts of their lives. Through the therapeutic process we will work together to address the difficulties you are facing, create meaningful change, and help you to feel empowered and in control of your life! I graduated from the University of Toledo with my Bachelor's Degree in psychology, and then went on to obtain my Master's Degree, and my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I am experienced in the assessment and treatment of teenagers, adults, couples, and families. My specialties include treating trauma, depression, anxiety, identity issues, relationship difficulties, sexual assault survivors, grief, perinatal/postpartum mental health, and substance abuse. While my therapeutic approach is unique to each individual, I typically utilize Person Centered theory, Cognitive Behavioral, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Qualifications: | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology |
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Academic Suffixes: | PsyD |
Expertise: | Addiction, Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety, Body Positivity, Career Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Family Conflict, Grief, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Medication Management, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sex-Positive, Kink Allied, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Testing and Evaluation, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Women |