LISW

Mindy Battles, LISW

Experience10 years
LocationOhio
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Mindy

Mindy Battles draws on a person-centered approach grounded in practical therapies to help people navigate stress, loss, mood challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

As an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with ten years of clinical experience, she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while adapting interventions to each person's needs and pace.

Her work often addresses anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with related issues such as caregiver stress, isolation, and questions of life purpose. Comfortable and easygoing, she blends evidence-based tools like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with attachment-focused and acceptance-oriented strategies.

Sessions are tailored to provide practical skills, mindful awareness, and collaborative treatment planning so clients feel understood and have a clear path forward. Mindy encourages those ready to make changes to reach out, offering support aimed at empowering clients through transitions, end-of-life concerns, mood management, and healing from loss or trauma.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to build practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess their goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend or combine strategies that best fit the individual's situation. This shared decision-making helps tailor interventions and adjust the plan over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to attend sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations while still working with licensed professionals who use structured, evidence-informed techniques to support progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of struggles does Mindy commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, anger, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other mood and life transition issues.

What is her general therapeutic style?

The style is warm, person-centered, and collaborative, using respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring interventions to fit each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience providing mental health services and supports in clinical settings.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is licensed as an LISW in Ohio with licence number OH LISW I.1800914-SUPV as stated in her profile.

Which languages are used in sessions and can she see international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

She offers a range of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are fees and payment structured?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

What Mindy can help with

Mindy Battles works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

How Mindy approaches therapy

Mindy's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Hypnotherapy.

Experience and training

Mindy is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Ohio.