Mindy Battles , LISW

Mindy Battles is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio who brings a thoughtful, person-centered approach to supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. She has focused much of her work on the older adult population and the unique needs that arise with aging, end-of-life care, caregiver stress, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and hospice-related concerns. Her clinical experience also includes addressing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, social isolation, trauma, abuse, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Mindy emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, meeting clients where they are and tailoring conversations and interventions to each person’s circumstances. She integrates person-centered strategies with solution-focused techniques and mindfulness practices, along with evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). This flexible blend aims to give clients practical skills and a greater sense of comfort and ease as they work toward their goals.

Mindy values collaboration in developing treatment plans and checks in to ensure clients feel comfortable and agreeable with the approach. She encourages those ready to seek guidance to take the next step toward change and offers steady support and empowerment throughout the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and the Benefits of Online Care

Client-centered therapy places the person at the heart of the work, focusing on empathy, respect, and collaboration so individuals can explore their values and make choices that feel authentic. This approach often helps with life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship concerns by creating a supportive space for reflection.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based method that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers structured strategies to reduce anxiety, manage depressive symptoms, and address unhelpful patterns through exercises and real-world practice.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially useful for intense emotional reactions, anger management, and difficulties with relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. Online sessions make that collaboration easier to access, offering flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These remote formats support scheduling convenience, reduce travel time, and allow continuity of care from home or other comfortable settings while preserving a meaningful therapeutic connection with licensed professionals.