We fall. We fail. We break. But then, we rise. We heal. We Overcome.
-Victor Hugo, Les Miserables
Overcoming: Psychological and Relational Therapy Solutions
Offering Online Therapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families
Do you long for a life where you find peace despite your past difficult experiences, where those traumas no longer haunt you? Do you long for a life that is full and abundant instead of made dark by depression or small by anxiety? Do you long for marriage or family relationships that not only survive tough times, but continue to improve with age? Do you wish your current relationship could not only overcome obstacles but redouble in passion and purpose together? Do you long to feel more connected with others in your life? Are you seeking a way to live a life that is consistent with your values and find an identity that includes all parts of you? Are you seeking to rediscover lost passion? Are you looking for a therapist who respects your values and with whom it's safe to talk about your faith? Are you struggling with sexual health concerns? Are you a veteran or military member looking for someone who understands what your life or experiences have been like? If so, Overcoming might be a good fit to help you with your mental health needs.
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Hi. I'm Heather Poma, and I have a master's and doctorate in clinical psychology, with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy. I have expertise in the areas of couples and family counseling, trauma, working with religious individuals, some sexual health concerns, military and veteran populations. I'm currently offering online therapy to clients in Ohio, generally during the day on Sundays but may be able to negotiate some other times if needed. Please read on for more information about my practice.
Services Offered
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Individual Therapy
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Trauma Treatment
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Couples' Therapy
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Family Therapy
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Therapy Related to Sexual Concerns
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Therapy with Highly Religious Individuals
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Military and Veteran Populations
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MFT and Psychologist Supervision
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Speaking Engagements
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Most of my work is with individual clients, and primarily I work with people who have difficulties such as anxiety and depression. I have a lot of experience working with individuals with trauma (military/veteran and sexual trauma). During my time in the VA and the military I have helped many find peace despite traumatic experiences, learning to put those events in their proper place in their lives. However, I have experience working with people with rarer concerns, such as bipolar disorder and dissociative identity disorder as well. With all my clients, we talk about their values and how they influence their functioning, concerns, and strengths.
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I have often worked with couples, starting with working on a couples' therapy project in graduate school to validate a new form of couples' therapy. I also have sought out training in other forms of couples' therapy to better serve my clients with particular needs. I have worked with both individuals and couples on sexual health concerns while respecting their values in this area. I have also worked with children and families, with a particular focus on improving the familial relationships.
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In addition to working as a therapist with clients themselves, I also have experience and am currently seeking supervision clients who are interested in furthering their development in their craft. I am also available to do seminars or talks at churches and other community groups on many topics, including presentations on topics including, but not limited to: Marriage Enrichment, Sexual Concerns, Family Issues, Church Responses to Mental Illness, Psychotherapy, and Mental Illness.
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Contact Me
Feel free to contact me to arrange an appointment or ask any questions to see if our practice is a good fit for you
Youngstown, OH
Tel: 330-261-0809