- Trauma-informed care
- Substance use recovery
- Practical coping skills
About Haven
Haven Ohly is a licensed social worker (LISW) based in Ohio with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping men and others manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and major life changes. His style is direct but compassionate, aiming to help people feel understood and find practical ways forward.
Haven centers his work on trauma-informed care and often uses EMDR, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral approaches when they fit a person's needs. He blends support with structure so sessions cover both emotional processing and concrete skills. He can also integrate faith-based perspectives when clients want that included.
Beyond private practice, Haven serves as a Clinical Director at a substance use disorder treatment center. He brings professional experience and personal experience in recovery into the room, which he says helps him connect with people navigating addiction and recovery. He emphasizes nonjudgmental support alongside clear clinical direction.
Haven grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and names that background as important to his outlook. He pays attention to how environment, adversity, and systemic pressures shape a person's life. He aims to create a respectful space where people feel seen and heard.
In sessions he addresses things like relationship challenges, grief, identity questions, sleep and eating issues, parenting stress, career concerns, and coping with chronic illness or pain. The work is collaborative: clients identify goals and he helps them build skills and resilience to reach those goals.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Haven often blends Client-Centered Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with mindfulness practices. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's pace to build insight and confidence; it helps with relationship struggles, self-esteem, and life transitions. EMDR is a method used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity, which can aid recovery from past abuse, accidents, or other wounds. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce anxiety and improve sleep and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so techniques can be adjusted if something isn’t working.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep appointments during work or family commitments. Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions allow steady progress while balancing day-to-day life.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Haven commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and family concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is his general approach in therapy?
His style combines support with structure. He focuses on trauma-informed care, uses practical tools, and partners with clients to set clear goals for change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Haven has 20 years of experience in clinical settings and leadership roles, including work in substance use disorder treatment.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds an Ohio LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in this biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.