Haven Ohly

Compassionate trauma-informed clinician with practical tools

LISW Ohio

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Haven

Haven Ohly is an Ohio-licensed social worker (LISW) with 20 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship difficulties, and trauma. He blends trauma-informed work with practical strategies so clients can process painful experiences while developing skills for day-to-day functioning.

Background and approach

His background includes leadership in substance use disorder treatment, which informs a grounded, recovery-aware approach to care. He draws on a range of methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, existential, and client-centered approaches to meet clients where they are.

His style balances warm, person-focused support with structured interventions designed to produce coping skills and clearer problem-solving. He also attends to issues such as mood disorders, sleep and eating concerns, caregiving stress, and challenges tied to life transitions.

Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he brings an appreciation for how environment and systemic factors shape experience, and he welcomes international clients in English. Sessions are offered through multiple online formats to accommodate different needs, and scheduling follows therapist availability and the subscription-based session model.

How therapeutic approaches translate into online care

Haven frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical skills for anxiety, mood concerns, and behavior change. CBT sessions tend to focus on concrete strategies and homework that can be practiced between visits.

He also uses EMDR when working with trauma-related memories; this approach involves processing distressing experiences in a structured way to reduce their emotional intensity and support healing. Additionally, client-centered work creates space for people to explore values, meaning, and personal goals at their own pace while feeling heard.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist typically discusses options with each person and together they decide which methods and pacing align with the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. This ongoing partnership allows approaches to be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with this clinician can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for busy schedules and for people in different locations. These remote formats make it possible to receive consistent care without travel, and they support a variety of communication styles and day-to-day routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Haven works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family challenges, grief, and intimacy-related issues, among others.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

The practice integrates client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, existential therapy, and motivational interviewing to tailor work to each person’s needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

He has 20 years of professional experience, including roles in clinical practice and leadership within substance use disorder treatment settings.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

The clinician holds an LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio with license number OH LISW I.2103180-SUPV.

Can people who live outside the United States work with this therapist?

Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available for remote work?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should someone take to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English