Hope Striving, LPCC - Therapist in Ohio

Evidence-based techniques
LGBTQ affirming care
Practical coping skills

About Hope

Hope Striving is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) who focuses on evidence-based techniques to help people manage anxiety and stress. Hope is non-binary and offers a supportive, affirming approach that respects each person’s identity. Their style aims to make therapy feel practical and approachable for everyday life.

Hope has 16 years of experience supporting people through grief, depression, ADHD, and mood concerns. They also help with panic and anxiety-related problems, including panic disorder and panic attacks. Hope places extra focus on LGBTQ+ identity questions, gender dysphoria, and the emotional effects of life transitions.

The work in sessions centers on problem-solving, building coping skills, and improving communication. Hope uses a person-centered and trauma-informed frame and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. Sessions may include learning strategies to manage intense anxiety, practicing ways to handle intrusive thoughts, and exploring patterns like codependency or control issues.

Hope supports people facing chronic illness, chronic pain, isolation, and midlife changes. They also address relationship strain, divorce and separation, and questions about life purpose and forgiveness. The tone in sessions is respectful and collaborative, with attention to what each person needs in the moment.

Hope practices in Ohio and conducts therapy in English. People interested in beginning can expect a straightforward intake process and collaborative goal-setting to shape ongoing sessions.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Hope uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions, with a focus on practical tools that translate well to remote work. One common approach helps people learn specific anxiety-management skills, like breathing and grounding exercises, and ways to reduce the intensity of panic attacks through step-by-step practice. Another method emphasizes behavioral strategies to address intrusive thoughts and compulsive patterns by breaking problems into small, manageable steps and tracking progress over time.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current concerns, goals, and preferences together, and then try techniques that fit the person's needs. Adjustments happen over time so the plan stays useful and relevant.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer more flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Hope will work with each person to shape sessions so they fit day-to-day life and therapy goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGrief DepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issues Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationForgivenessGender dysphoriaImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia Young adult issues

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Hope commonly address?

Hope works with people on stress, anxiety, panic and panic attacks, depression, grief, and ADHD, along with related issues like isolation, communication problems, and codependency.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, using straightforward, evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and improve communication.

What is Hope's background and experience?

Hope has 16 years of clinical experience supporting adults through identity questions, life transitions, and mood and anxiety concerns.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

Hope holds the LPCC credential (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and practices in Ohio.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats Hope is offering at the time you schedule.

How is cost handled for ongoing sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Hope?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.