Karen Cowie, LISW-S, LICDC-CS
(She/Her)
Therapist/Owner
“Karen’s down-to-earth perspective and genuine, yet professional, support has made a big difference in my life.”
– Female, 46
“Karen really helped my teenage daughter deal with anxiety about school and social stressors.”
– Parent
“Karen helped me through personal tragedy incredibly well and was the difference maker in keeping my mental health in a good place.”
– Male, 23
“We have found Ms. Cowie kind, caring and insightful. She is a good listener and responsive to our problems.”
– Couple
Karen works to put the puzzle pieces of your experiences together in a way that makes sense. She has a continual desire to learn, so she has a large toolbox to draw from in providing the best care that is focused on meeting your needs. She provides a safe space to explore Big “T” and little “t” traumas and reduce the negative impact on your life. Karen looks forward to helping you feel better in a world that can have unexpected twists, roadblocks, and bumps along the way.
Karen is dually independently licensed in social work (LISW-S) and chemical dependency (LICDC-CS). Her educational background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan focusing on clinical counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Denison University. She also completed the Mental Health Executive Leadership Program through Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management. Karen worked in an inpatient treatment facility and an outpatient mental health center before opening the practice over 14 years ago.
Karen has specific training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and Gottman (Level 1 and 2).
Outside of the office, Karen enjoys backpacking, running, playing ice hockey, cheering on the Blue Jackets, watching dance and theater performances, traveling, and time with her family.
Tim Durham, LISW-S, LICDC-CS
(He/Him)
Therapist
“Tim helped me work through problems I’ve struggled with for years.”
– Male
“Tim has been such a blessing to me. I was hesitant about seeing a male therapist due to prior life experiences but he has been amazing.”
– Female
“I was diagnosed with PTSD due to my job in public safety for the last 24 years. Tim has helped me turn my life around. I would highly recommend him.”
– Male, 50
“My daughter is very comfortable talking with Tim. She always feels better once she has seen him.”
– Parent
Tim provides a solution-based approach to therapy by teaching relevant coping skills, providing an emotionally safe place for you to explore what’s on your mind, and giving you the space and time needed to gain clarity and perspective on your life. He works to help you navigate to your best self. You can work with him on a path towards reaching your goals, improving your health, and experiencing more joy.
Tim is dually independently licensed in social work (LISW-S) and chemical dependency (LICDC-CS). His educational background includes a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio State University. Tim was the Director of Counseling at Denison University, worked at the VA providing outreach mental health services, and has worked in Community Mental Health. He has also taught social work classes at Ohio State University. He is a U.S. Military veteran. He joined the Mid-Ohio Counseling team in 2017 bringing a wealth of clinical knowledge.
Tim has specific training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). He is a designated Star provider (civilian behavioral health professionals with specialized training in understanding and treating military service members and their families).
Outside the office Tim enjoys bike riding, working on house projects, golfing, and spending time with his family.
Kieta Wheeler, LSW
(She/They)
Therapist
“Kieta has helped me develop tools and confidence to approach situations as they occur, rather than do my normal escape routine. She is a blessing that I am thankful for on a daily basis.”
– Female, 47
“Kieta is one of the most respectful and fun people I have ever had the chance of meeting – she makes me feel more comfortable about opening up, on top of showing my real personality :)”
– Transgender Teen, 16
“I had taken my teen to a few therapists before Kieta and to say that they didn’t love the process would be an understatement. It makes my heart so happy when I hear them share with me, ‘Well, Kieta and I have been working on…’”
– Parent
Curiosity. Empowerment. Humor. These three values are the pillars of Kieta’s therapeutic practice. She strives to sit across from everyone with a genuine sense of curiosity; about who they are and how she might be able to help them reconnect with the truth of their being. She believes that we are more than our experiences, habits, and reactions and that cultivating our sense of self empowers us to live vibrant, healthy lives. While humor may not be a tool exclusive to the therapeutic environment, she thinks they were on to something when they said that laughter is the best medicine.
Kieta has an LSW and is working toward her independent licensure under the supervision of Karen Cowie, LISW-S, LICDC-CS. Her educational background includes a Master of Social work from Louisiana State University and a Master in Management from the University of Phoenix. She has managed nonprofit organizations that served individuals experiencing substance use disorders, domestic violence, and domestic infant adoption. She has experience and training in holistic and somatic methods of working with complex trauma. Kieta is also a passionate member of and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and Reiki Master. She joined the Mid-Ohio Counseling team in 2022 when she moved here from Chicago.
Kieta has specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Emotional Freedom Technique.
Outside the office, Kieta enjoys being on stage at the theater, creative writing, traveling, playing board games, cooking, and spending time with her wife.
Julie Hains, LSW
(She/Her)
Therapist
“We were aware of the resources and tools we were lacking, but Julie accepted the arduous task of bridging the gap, from our current circumstances to what was necessary for a higher level of functioning and building greater resilience for ourselves and our family.”
– Male, 62
“I came in crisis and Julie helped me gain an understanding of the events in my life to see things from a broader aerial view through reframing which made all the difference- now, I can deal with what happens and not lose myself and maintain mental serenity in the midst of the storm.”
– Female, 56
“I had a long road of emotional recovery in front of me after a personal tragedy. Julie walked beside me on every step showing me that after the hardest climb, it is possible to reach the summit to see the best views.”
– Female, 46
Julie is a dedicated Clinical Therapist specializing in trauma and disaster settings with a passion for providing psychosocial support to critical care patients and their families. Drawing upon a wealth of experience, Julie approaches her practice with a commitment to empathy, active listening, and the presentation of effective coping mechanisms for clients facing diverse challenges.
Through the cultivation of trust and cooperation, Julie engages clients in a journey towards quality care for themselves and positive outcomes for their families. Her focus centers on recognizing, acknowledging, understanding, expressing, and overcoming negative emotions and repressed feelings, ultimately enhancing the client’s experiences and interpersonal relationships. Julie is adept at helping clients comprehend the impact of past repressed emotions on current decision-making, behavior, and relationships.
Julie, currently an LSW, is actively working towards independent licensure under the supervision of Karen Cowie, LISW-S, LICSC-CS. Her educational journey includes a Master of Social Work from Cleveland State University, a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Health Science from the University of New Orleans. Julie has received specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Grief Group Facilitation, and Anchoring Heart Technique in Caring for Veterans’ Trauma and PTSD.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Julie finds joy in hiking with her Golden Retrievers, expressing herself through writing, supporting the arts, and cherishing moments with friends and family.