- Trauma-informed approach
- Practical skills focus
- Recovery-informed perspective
About Haven
Haven Ohly is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. He aims to create a calm, direct space where people can talk through painful memories and learn tools that make daily life easier.
Haven blends a supportive stance with clear structure. He uses client-centered work to follow what matters most to each person. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help change unhelpful patterns and manage strong emotions. For people processing traumatic memories, he uses EMDR as one of the options when appropriate.
He brings both professional and personal experience with recovery into sessions. That lived perspective informs how he talks about substance use and relapse without judgment, while keeping goals and boundaries clear. He is comfortable including faith-based perspectives in therapy when clients want that as part of their healing.
Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he pays attention to how environment and systemic stress shape people’s struggles. He works with a broad range of concerns including parenting stress, codependency, ADHD, career shifts, and chronic illness. His style is practical and steady, aimed at helping people feel more grounded between sessions.
People can expect a collaborative plan focused on specific goals. The work typically mixes emotional processing with skill building so clients leave sessions with steps they can try during the week.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. Online sessions can preserve that conversational, empathic style so the therapist helps clients name priorities and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses clear, practical strategies to change thinking and behavior. In an online setting CBT often involves setting homework, practicing skills between sessions, and reviewing progress together. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-processing method that targets distressing memories; when used remotely it requires careful pacing and collaboration about pacing and safety.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the problem areas that matter most, and then recommend techniques to try. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to keep regular appointments during life changes. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to keep momentum between sessions and to make skill practice more practical in day-to-day life.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He supports people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, grief, and life changes. Codependency, parenting strain, ADHD, and chronic health concerns are also listed areas of focus.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine a client-centered attitude with structured tools. Expect listening and validation alongside cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and options for trauma processing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working in clinical settings, including roles in substance use treatment and leadership positions supporting people in recovery.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio. That credential is identified as OH LISW in his profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted according to the therapist's profile.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the available formats before booking so you know whether video, phone, or in-person options are offered.
How is cost and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Ask directly about current rates when you begin the matching process.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.