Hope Striving

Hope Striving is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who focuses on helping people through hard life changes. Hope works with adults on things like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and questions about identity. They also support people navigating ADHD and the challenges that come with separation and divorce.

Hope offers an affirming, culturally responsive approach that honors each person's story. Sessions emphasize listening, practical skills, and small steps toward relief. Hope aims to help clients notice patterns, try new ways of relating, and rebuild a clearer sense of purpose.

With 16 years of experience, Hope has worked with people at different life stages. That includes help for those dealing with chronic pain, isolation, codependency, and midlife transitions. Hope also addresses concerns such as obsessive thoughts and impulses in everyday terms, not clinical jargon.

The practice blends person-centered and trauma-informed perspectives while drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Conversations focus on real-life problems like communication breakdowns, control issues, and forgiveness. Hope supports people who are exploring gender and sexuality with respect and practical guidance.

People who choose Hope can expect steady, straightforward work on goals they set together. The therapist aims to help clients build resilience, improve communication, and move toward a more grounded life. To begin, users are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How evidence-based techniques fit into online therapy

Hope draws on clear, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, helping people reduce anxiety and low mood by trying new responses in everyday situations.

Another approach centers on emotion regulation and grounding skills to manage intense feelings and impulsivity. This helps when anxiety, panic, or strong emotions make it hard to act on your values or maintain routines.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences, checking in and adjusting the plan as work proceeds.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking because specific formats were not listed in the provided biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote conversations while helping you practice skills between sessions.