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Draw from your past, but do not let your past draw from you.
Individual and relationship counseling for adults in Central Ohio
Change the world by being yourself
"Discovering the truth about ourselves is a lifetime's work, but it's worth the effort." - Fred Rogers
The path to living authentically begins with curiosity, and the courage to explore what authenticity means to you. For many people, therapy sessions are the first place they begin to ask themselves these kinds of questions, and give themselves permission to be who they are, rather than who they've been told to be. I cannot tell you who you are, what you should do, or where you should go, but I will walk this path with you, and ensure you have a safe, supportive space to be exactly who you are.
Meet the Therapist
Hi! I'm Kaylea
Spilling your guts to a stranger can be intimidating, so let's fix that. My name is Kaylea Sluss, and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2023.
I moved to Ohio after high school in 2005, took my time getting through college, and was a stay-at-home mom for a while before figuring out what I wanted to do with my psychology degree. I love to play video games and talk to my house plants, and my playlist ranges from Tchaikovsky to Baby Metal. I'm terrible at sports, but I do enjoy a good hockey game.
I worked in retail (mostly grocery stores) for many years, both on the floor, and in the office. During my last year at OSU, I volunteered with Disaster Services at the Red Cross. This is what led me to counseling, and much of my graduate research focused on burnout, vicarious trauma, and disaster mental health.
My Approach
If you've been to therapy before, or at least know a little bit about it, you know there are several theories and probably three times as many ways to approach them. I like to borrow a little bit from all of them, taking evidence-based research and best-practices - keeping in mind that they are typically made with small sample of the human population in mind - and helping you find how these things apply to your life, and your goals.
My favorite theorists are choice-driven and believe that people are essentially the experts in their own lives, motivated by finding meaning and purpose, but often lack the resources or self-esteem they need to achieve their goals, and to do so authentically. In other words, "Who the heck even am I? And how do I get what/where I want in life, preferably without losing myself along the way?"
Maybe you already know that CBT works really well for you. Awesome! Let's do more of that. Maybe you're curious about Expressive Arts Therapy, or want to learn more about Narrative Therapy. Just as awesome! We can try those things out, and see what sticks. Therapy is a "practice," and you may not find the best fit on the first try. Getting it wrong is just part of the process.
Contact Us
You must do the work, but you don't have to do it alone.
Reach out today, and get started on the path to being your best self!
Naturally Mindful Counseling
1161 Bethel Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220, United States
Hours
Open today | 10:00 am – 05:00 pm |
Hours shown reflect first and last available sessions for both in person and virtual appointments.
