Anchored Growth

Counseling, LLC

Helping Adults, Youth and Families Overcome Obstacles in Their Lives.

— What we do —

We have a Positive and
Strength-based
Approach to Therapy

Our approach can help individuals and families learn the necessary skills to improve relationships and enhance their well-being. We also work through anxiety, depression or stages of life concerns, and work with couples for marital counseling as well.

— How we do it —

Behavioral
Modification

Instead of focusing on negative thinking patterns or ideas, behavior modification focuses on sequences of behavior. This therapy aims to alter actions that lead to specific outcomes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.

Solution-Focused
Therapy

The focus is on the client’s health rather than the problem, on strengths rather than weaknesses or deficits, and on skills, resources and coping abilities that would help in reaching future goals.

Motivational
Interviewing

It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring
the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion.

Accepted Insurance
Medical Mutual, OSU, Anthem, Ohio Health and United Health Care (UBH, Optum, UMR)

We also see self-pay clients, as well as those with various EAP policies.
For any other insurance plans, please call your insurance provider, speak to your employer, or call our office to verify plan coverage.

— Who we serve —

Individuals, Youth and Families

"I understand how difficult of a decision it is to seek out professional help. Finding a professional that you are comfortable and confident with, is one of the more important criteria that a person should look for in a counselor."

We specialize in helping both adults and children learn stress management skills, effective communication techniques, and coping skills to manage mood disorders and distressing situations.

We also provide marriage/couples therapy and individual therapy on a variety of challenges including; depression, anxiety, ADHD, and situational circumstances (such as a divorce, loss, or other life changes/stressors), and behavioral disorders.

— Who we are —

Jennifer Kessler
, LPCC

Jennifer is the owner of Anchored Growth Counseling, LLC in Gahanna, Ohio. She has been working within the mental health field since 2006 in a variety of settings. These include; visiting patient homes, hospitals, substance abuse facilities, and private practices.

Jennifer has assisted in piloting and providing treatment for various programs in the community including the early childhood intervention program at Directions for Youth & Families and the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Education

BA in Psychology 2006
Otterbein University
MSE in Clinical Counseling 2010
University of Dayton

License

Licensed Professional
Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.

Formal Training

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
via The Beck Institute
School age BASIC parent
group leader training

via The Incredible Years

Availability

Appointments are on the hour.
Jennifer is generally in the office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday.
Availability is intended for general use and subject to change. You can be seen in-person, or via Telehealth.

— Where we are —

261 W Johnstown Rd. Suite 100
Gahanna, OH 43230

(614) 595-9090

(614) 454-4985