Haven Ohly
Ohio LISW focused on EMDR, trauma, and recovery
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About
Haven Ohly is a licensed independent social worker practicing in Ohio with two decades of clinical experience. He brings a trauma-informed lens to his work and emphasizes EMDR as a primary clinical tool. As a Clinical Director at a substance use disorder treatment center, he combines administrative oversight with direct care, supporting individuals and families navigating recovery.
Raised in Cleveland, he draws on his local background and on lived experience in recovery to inform a respectful, structured approach. His practice addresses a wide range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. He also works with issues such as social anxiety, communication challenges, identity exploration, and adaptation to change.
Haven describes his therapeutic style as both supportive and structured, aiming to create space for processing difficult experiences while offering practical tools for day-to-day coping. For those who choose, he integrates faith-based perspectives into care when that aligns with a person’s values. He seeks to help people feel understood and equipped to move forward with greater clarity and purpose.
Raised in Cleveland, he draws on his local background and on lived experience in recovery to inform a respectful, structured approach. His practice addresses a wide range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. He also works with issues such as social anxiety, communication challenges, identity exploration, and adaptation to change.
Haven describes his therapeutic style as both supportive and structured, aiming to create space for processing difficult experiences while offering practical tools for day-to-day coping. For those who choose, he integrates faith-based perspectives into care when that aligns with a person’s values. He seeks to help people feel understood and equipped to move forward with greater clarity and purpose.
- Location:
- Ohio, United States
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: OH LISW I.2103180-SUPV
- NPI Number: 1407470255
- License: LISW (Ohio)
Remote care with structured, trauma-informed methods
Haven integrates EMDR, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices into online sessions to address both past wounds and current symptoms. EMDR is described in his profile as a primary focus and is used alongside client-centered conversation and mindfulness-based tools to help people process distressing memories and develop grounding strategies.
When a person seeks concrete skills for everyday life, cognitive behavioral approaches are offered to explore thinking patterns and build practical coping techniques. Mindfulness methods are used to increase present-moment awareness and to support emotional regulation. Motivational interviewing is available to support readiness for change, particularly in contexts related to substance use and recovery.
Haven’s remote practice is presented as collaborative and structured, fitting people who value a balance of compassionate listening and clear clinical direction. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging are listed as communication options for working together.
How long has Haven Ohly been practicing?
He has twenty years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in Ohio.
What are his professional credentials?
Haven holds the LISW credential and is licensed under OH LISW I.2103180-SUPV.
Which languages does he speak?
This profile indicates he provides services in English.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is based in Ohio and is a licensed independent social worker there.
How can people work with him remotely?
Communications options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Can international clients access his services?
Yes. The profile notes that he is accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with him?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
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