Illyssa is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. She specializes in working with children and adolescents ages 3–25 providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
Illyssa has experience treating a range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorders, behavioral challenges, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), selective mutism, and adjustment disorders. Her therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), behavior management techniques, and Motivational Interviewing.
A key part of Illyssa’s approach is involving parents and caregivers throughout the therapeutic process. She believes that collaboration with families is essential for effective treatment and lasting change. Whether through joint sessions, parenting support, or ongoing communication, Illyssa partners with families to create a consistent and supportive environment both in and outside of therapy
With a strong commitment to supporting families, Illyssa works collaboratively with clients to identify meaningful goals and develop practical strategies to foster emotional growth, resilience, and overall well-being.
Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Ashland Theological Seminary
Overall Rating 5, 10 reviews on Google
Directions Counseling & Coaching provides therapy services throughout greater Columbus, in person at our Powell location or online, for adults, kids, couples, and families.
