Haven Ohly, LISW

Haven Ohly is an Ohio-based licensed therapist with 20 years of clinical experience who specializes in trauma-informed care and EMDR therapy. He centers his work on helping people process painful memories, recover from substance use concerns, and strengthen emotional resilience through a combination of compassion, clinical structure, and practical tools. As an LISW - which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker - he brings formal social work training and independent practice authority to his clinical work.

In addition to his private therapy practice, he serves as a Clinical Director at a substance use disorder treatment center, supporting individuals and families navigating recovery. Drawing on both professional training and his own lived experience in recovery, he aims to create a nonjudgmental space while maintaining clear therapeutic boundaries and evidence-informed methods. His Cleveland upbringing informs his commitment to serving diverse and often underserved communities, with attention to how environment and systemic factors shape well-being.

He works extensively with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, and major life transitions, and he supports people facing social anxiety, communication difficulties, identity exploration, and changes related to divorce or aging. His style blends supportive presence with structured interventions, and for those who wish, he integrates faith-based perspectives into care. His objective is to help people feel understood, empowered, and better equipped to move forward with clarity and purpose.

Trauma-focused approaches and online care

Haven Ohly combines targeted trauma work with approaches that emphasize personal strengths and present-moment awareness. EMDR is a primary focus - it uses structured processing to help people reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their intensity, often supporting recovery from past wounds and complex trauma. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the person s own goals and insights guide the work; this approach is helpful for building trust, self-understanding, and motivation for change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices that help manage overwhelming emotions and improve focus, making it useful for anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process. He collaborates with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adapting techniques as needed so care fits the individual s needs and values.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow scheduling around work, caregiving, or travel, and provide different ways to communicate depending on comfort and circumstance. For many people, remote sessions make consistent care more attainable while preserving the personal connection that supports progress.