- Trauma-informed approach
- Addiction recovery perspective
- Adoption and foster care
About Haven
Haven Ohly, LISW, brings 20 years of clinical experience and a practical, direct approach to therapy. He focuses on helping people move past trauma, manage anxiety and depression, and navigate major life changes. He also works with individuals dealing with substance use concerns and supports those facing adoption and foster care related issues.
Haven centers sessions on clear listening and steady structure. He blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive tools and mindfulness exercises so clients gain both understanding and practical skills. He often uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when processing traumatic memories is part of the work.
He combines professional practice with lived experience in recovery, and he draws on that perspective when supporting people through addiction and relapse prevention. He also has administrative experience as a Clinical Director at a substance use disorder treatment center, which informs his clinical decision making.
Haven grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and that background shapes how he understands community, adversity, and resilience. He respects each person’s story and adapts therapy to fit their life, culture, and values. He can include faith-based perspectives when clients want spiritual themes in their care.
Sessions focus on practical steps as well as emotional healing. Typical goals include better sleep, clearer boundaries, improved communication, and tools to cope with stress. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them in life and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is used to process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to prioritize skills-based work, trauma processing, mindfulness practices, or a mix of methods.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling shorter check-ins during a lunch break or joining a session without a commute. It also reduces travel time and helps people keep continuity of care when they move or travel. Confirm available session formats when you schedule so you know what will work for your routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Haven commonly address?
He helps people with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and stress. He also supports issues like grief, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and adoption and foster care related matters.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is supportive and structured. Sessions mix listening with practical tools from cognitive and mindfulness approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience in clinical practice and leadership roles in substance use treatment.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an Ohio LISW license and is based in Ohio.
Which languages are offered for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is open to working with international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.