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Gisele Terrell, PhD, MS, LSW

Trauma‑Informed Telehealth Therapist for All of Ohio

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PhD, MS, LSW Telehealth: All of Ohio      Extensive years of clinical experience

Hello, I’m Gisele — I’m truly glad you’re here

Reaching out for support is a powerful step, and I honor the courage it takes to begin this process. My work is grounded in creating a space where you feel safe, understood, and deeply supported — a place where you don’t have to carry everything alone.

I meet clients through video and phone sessions, allowing you to connect from the comfort and privacy of your own environment. Even through telehealth, I focus on building a genuine human connection where you feel seen, heard, and never judged.

I care deeply about helping individuals move toward meaningful, lasting change — emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I believe healing happens when the whole person is nurtured, and I approach trauma work with patience, compassion, and deep respect for your pace and your story.

I also have a special passion for supporting seniors, honoring the wisdom and life experience they bring into the therapeutic space.

My goal is simple: to walk beside you with steadiness, warmth, and hope as you rebuild, grow, and move toward the life you want.

My Background

My work has centered on walking with people through some of the hardest seasons of their lives—trauma, addiction, grief, and major life transitions. I’ve supported adults in community programs, residential treatment, sober living environments, crisis services, universities, and senior care, which allows me to stay steady and grounded even when things feel overwhelming.

I have extensive experience in trauma recovery, dual diagnosis, and crisis intervention, and I’m especially passionate about supporting seniors and individuals with learning differences. Over the years, I’ve helped clients make sense of their experiences, build coping skills, and move toward lives that feel more stable, hopeful, and aligned with who they want to be.

My background includes:

  • trauma‑informed care and crisis stabilization

  • support for addiction, dual diagnosis, and relapse prevention

  • work with learning differences and complex life challenges

  • grief support and senior mental health

  • individual and group counseling across multiple levels of care

I believe every person has the capacity to heal and grow, no matter what they’ve been through. Therapy can be a powerful place to feel less alone, regain your footing, and begin writing a new chapter.

What You Can Expect

Working with me offers a calm, steady space where you can slow down, feel supported, and begin making sense of what you’re carrying. I bring a warm, grounded presence to each session, helping you explore your experiences at a pace that feels safe and respectful. You can expect compassion, clarity, and practical guidance as we work through trauma, anxiety, grief, or major life changes together. My goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and more hopeful about the path ahead, knowing you don’t have to navigate any of it alone.

My Approach

I draw from a range of evidence‑based and trauma‑informed modalities to support whole‑person healing and emotional stability. My therapeutic tools include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Behavioral Therapy

  • Trauma‑informed practices

  • Strengths‑based approaches

  • Mind‑body awareness and grounding skills

  • Crisis intervention and stabilization strategies

  • Relapse‑prevention and recovery‑focused support

  • Supportive counseling

Whether we’re processing trauma, navigating anxiety or depression, or working through major life transitions, I tailor each session to meet you exactly where you are and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Areas of Focus

I support adults working through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, with a strong emphasis on trauma recovery and whole‑person healing. My areas of focus include:

  • trauma and PTSD

  • anxiety and depression

  • abuse recovery

  • addiction and dual diagnosis

  • grief and major life transitions

  • emotional regulation and grounding

  • senior mental health and aging‑related challenges

  • stress, overwhelm, and identity‑related concerns

My goal is to help you understand what you’re experiencing, build effective coping skills, and move toward a life that feels more stable, hopeful, and aligned with who you want to be.

Ready to Begin?

I offer telehealth sessions across Ohio, providing a safe and accessible space for healing and growth. If you’re ready to take the next step, I’m here to walk with you.   

 

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