Dr. Dorothea Stanley

Dr. Dorothea Stanley is a social work therapist who focuses on helping people navigate grief and other complex life challenges. She combines narrative therapy, expressive art therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients explore their personal stories, process loss, and express emotions through creative means.

She works with clients to examine conflicts in relationships, both past and present, to discover meaning and to assess the values behind life choices. When clients are reflecting on legacy and how to share their experiences with family, she partners with them to assemble those memories and insights into formats that can be treasured and passed on.

Using a client-centered approach, Dr. Stanley creates a supportive space where individuals can explore and process strong emotions. Narrative techniques help clients reframe their personal stories and uncover new purpose, while expressive art provides a tangible outlet for feeling and healing.

Licensed in Ohio (OH LISW I.1700744-SUPV) as a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Dr. Stanley brings nine years of professional experience to her practice. She has helped people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with grief and loss including reflections on paths not taken and choices not made. She believes clients are the experts on their own stories and builds on their strengths to support change. When appropriate, she incorporates items clients can purchase online, such as journals and art supplies, to create meaningful representations of life experience.