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Timothy Schuerr

Timothy Schuerr, LISW

Therapist · Ohio · 17+ years of experience

Practical, respectful therapy for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Ohio
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
LISW
Languages
English
License (Ohio)
LISW · No. I.1303325-SUPV
NPI
1689972788

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  • Collaborative approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • Focus on relationships

About Timothy

Timothy Schuerr is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 17 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He also supports those facing parenting challenges, addiction concerns, ADHD, grief, and aging and geriatric issues.

Timothy centers sessions on respectful, sensitive conversation. He listens first and tailors plans to each person's needs. Sessions aim to clarify problems, set small goals, and try practical steps that fit everyday life.

His approach draws on attachment-based work, client-centered care, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential ideas, and mindfulness. That mix is used to help people understand patterns, shift unhelpful thinking, and build coping skills. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Timothy has spent nearly two decades working with a range of concerns, from mood and anxiety to anger and relationship strain. He also brings experience helping caregivers, people coping with chronic illness, and those navigating major life changes. He emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

He frames therapy as a partnership. People who choose to work with him can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and support while they make changes. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Approaches used in online sessions and how they help

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current behaviors; it can help with trust, communication, and intimacy-related concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together, teaching practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try approaches that seem to fit. That process is collaborative and may change over time as priorities shift.

Confirm session formats before booking to know what is currently offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, or have a shorter check-in when schedules demand it. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and CBT tools between meetings to practice skills in everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Timothy commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, addiction issues, ADHD, grief, and aging and geriatric issues among other concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are respectful and client-centered, with a focus on listening first and tailoring conversation to individual needs. Practical tools and small goals are emphasized.

How much experience does he have?

He has 17 years of professional work experience supporting people across mood, anxiety, relationship, and caregiving challenges.

What credentials and region apply to his practice?

He holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio as noted in his professional details.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does cost and billing work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

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