- Anger and coping
- Narrative approaches
- Journals and art
About Dorothea
Dr. Dorothea Stanley is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship problems, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, anger, parenting strain, and life changes.
She favors a straightforward, person-centered style. Sessions focus on the facts of what has happened, the feelings those events bring up, and practical steps to move forward. She uses talk-based methods alongside creative activities when helpful. That can include writing, journals, or art materials clients choose to use.
Narrative approaches are part of the work. That means examining personal stories, reordering events, and finding new meanings. Cognitive behavioral ideas are used to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep difficult feelings in place. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how past relationship experiences affect current ones.
Clients may explore anger in the context of relationships, parenting, or grief. Dr. Stanley helps people notice what triggers their anger, what keeps it going, and what might change it over time. She also supports people working through resentment, intimacy-related strain, and compassion fatigue.
Her practice can include practical assignments between sessions, such as journaling prompts or art exercises. Those materials can help people put parts of their story together in a form they can share or keep. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the listed process to begin.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship experiences shape current reactions. It helps people understand why certain interactions trigger strong feelings and how to build different patterns in close relationships.Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. It gives time to tell a story and decide practical next steps, useful for grief, anger, and life transitions.
Cognitive behavioral ideas help identify thoughts and actions that keep problems going. These techniques are used to notice triggers, test unhelpful thoughts, and try small behavior changes that reduce reactivity.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as work progresses.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Ask about how practical assignments like journaling or art exercises will be incorporated into online sessions.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support related to anger?
She works with people who struggle with anger tied to relationships, grief, parenting, and everyday frustrations. Anger is addressed alongside related issues such as intimacy and self-esteem.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a client-centered style with narrative and cognitive behavioral techniques and sometimes expressive art. Sessions focus on exploring stories, identifying patterns, and practical exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working in social work settings and clinical practice. That experience includes grief, relationship concerns, and trauma-related work.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio. Her listed practice location is Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees should be confirmed during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the match and scheduling steps.