Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am licensed as a psychologist in independent practice by both Michigan, where I lived most of my life, and Ohio, where I now live. I also provide supervision for psychologists with a Master’s degree. For many years, I have helped people deal with the difficult emotions of anxiety, stress, frustration and anger, sadness and grief and sometimes depression, and who may experience occasional or constant difficulty communicating with each other. I have helped parent and child or adult child communicate better, siblings communicate better, and couples communicate better.
I believe that every person has value and that blame is toxic and is best avoided. I help people stop “beating themselves up.” I will not judge you. Rather, together we can explore ways to think differently about what is causing you distress and emotional pain, whether it is yourself, others, your environment, recent events, or all of the above. I have a humanistic philosophy and often use the tools offered by cognitive behavior therapy. I also find that teaching mindfulness and meditation helps many people. Learning to recognize and accept your emotions but using thinking rather than immediately acting on your emotions works better than burying them.
I promise to listen carefully and to respect you. I look forward to working with you.
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Dr. Sandra McClennen is a practicing psychologist based in Ohio who is licensed to practice independently in both Michigan and Ohio. She brings 35 years of clinical experience and also provides supervision for psychologists who hold a master’s degree.
Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, addictions, LGBT concerns, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Over many years she has helped people manage difficult emotions such as anxiety, stress, frustration, anger, sadness and grief, and at times depression, as well as the communication challenges that can arise between people.
Dr. McClennen has worked with parents and children, adult children and their parents, siblings, and couples to improve the ways they communicate with one another. She holds a humanistic philosophy and frequently uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy. She also teaches mindfulness and meditation skills that many people find helpful.
She emphasizes that every person has value and that blame is often harmful. Dr. McClennen helps people stop “beating themselves up,” encourages recognition and acceptance of emotions, and supports using thoughtful reflection rather than immediate action. She listens carefully, offers nonjudgmental respect, and aims to work collaboratively with those seeking help.
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