“I believe that therapy is first and foremost a relationship. I strive to create an environment that fosters this connection, acceptance, and growth." ~Kerry Schantz-Held
“I believe that therapy is first and foremost a relationship. I strive to create an environment that fosters this connection, acceptance, and growth." ~Kerry Schantz-Held
After completing her undergraduate degree in Anthropology in 2004 at the University of Iowa, Kerry Schantz-Held pursued her Master's of Social Work degree from the Ohio State University, completing her studies in 2019. A former graduate student of Lara's, Kerry practices under Lara's supervision as she works toward her independent license.
Before starting her private practice, Kerry held a Clinical Fellowship at the Ohio State University Counseling and Consultation Services. Kerry's areas of specialization include women's issues, life transitions, grief and loss, and anxiety.
“I believe that therapy is first and foremost a relationship. I strive to create an environment that fosters this connection, acceptance, and growth. It is my goal that each client feels safe and supported to explore the concerns which brought them in, while also embracing the challenge of trying something new.
I use a client-centered, integrative approach that incorporates skill-based interventions with interpersonal processing and experiential exercises. My work is informed and influenced by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as Gestalt, Solution-Focused and Narrative modes of therapy. My interpersonal style is validating and warm, while authentically leaning into emotion and non-judgement.
“I frequently work with grief and loss, self-esteem, women’s issues/empowerment, life transitions, boundary setting and maintaining, and anxiety. I am drawn to mindfulness, metaphor, and enjoy using a sand-tray with clients when applicable.
“While initiating therapy can be intimidating, I hope that by fostering a strength-based, brave space, I can help you to work toward healing, growth, and increased fulfillment in your life.”
Kerry Schantz-Held, MSW, LSW
Kerry has appointments available either in person or by Zoom, with start times from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Monday mornings, all day Tuesday, and on Wednesday Mornings. She also have zoom appointments available on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
Kerry does not see clients on Thursdays or Fridays.