Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Toledo, OH

I have worked in the field of mental health for 35 years and what I have learned is that everyone should to be treated with respect and dignity and also deserves to have a therapist who will partner with them to achieve the outcome they want.

With 20 years of experience, I have moved past clinical jargon to focus on what actually works: true empathy and genuine human connection. My practice is built on real-world experience, and I am dedicated to helping people navigate life with clarity and strength.

I specialize in working with adults dealing with trauma, relationship dynamics, substance use, anxiety, and depression. I also focus on women’s issues, professional burnout, navigating major life transitions, and the art of setting healthy boundaries. I provide a professional, evidence-based approach that remains focused on you as a person.

I am a clinical psychologist based in Cincinnati. I work with all ages and marital couples. My specialty areas consist of addiction, couples therapy, depression, anxiety, anxiety to mention a few. I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Cincinnati. My client population is a mixture of all ages, marital couples, and professional athletes,

Anthony Velez has experience providing compassionate care across multiple psychiatric settings. He specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma related disorders. Utilizing principles from acceptance and commitment therapy, he empowers patients to develop psychological flexibility, build resilience, and live more meaningful lives aligned with their values.

I have a bachelor's of Arts Degree, double majoring in Social Services and Religious Studies, a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology and the degree of Master of Social Work, from Cleveland State University.

I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. This means that all aspects of a person are included and considered in our work together. I assist those I work with in a variety of areas including, but not limited to:

Anxiety

Stress management

Depression

Grief and loss

Life transitions (including becoming an empty nester, divorce, retirement, aging with meaning)

Management of health issues (particularly pain and chronic health challenges)

Trauma (including religious trauma, sexual abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder)

Hiya! Thank you so much for taking the time to patiently sift through many profiles to find me. Now that you're here, I will give you my best elevator speech. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and substance use - all the messy, complicated parts. Over 17 years, I’ve done everything from case management to clinical supervision at a community mental health agency and crisis intervention at a managed care company. As a biracial person (Filipina and Polish), I bring personal understanding to those navigating cultural identity, family expectations, and the feeling of not quite fitting in anywhere.

I think it takes guts to be in psychotherapy. Life is hard and beautiful, & it is always possible to feel better and live a fuller life, I work collaboratively with clients to cope with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, divorce and ADHD. I received my MSW in social work from Boston College and trained on child and family teams in the Boston area.

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I really take time to get to know my clients and make sure they feel comfortable in therapy. I know how important it is to not only feel like your therapist is competent, but that they are approachable and committed to helping you succeed. I have a variety of experiencing working with clients with many different needs, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, chronic illness support and more. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation and we can see if we are a good match!