Carol Oehler
Hello! My name is Carol Oehler, and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisor designation (LISW-S). I bring many years of experience in mental health, substance use treatment, and the medical field. My primary focus is supporting adults who are navigating trauma, loss, anxiety, depressive disorders, and significant health concerns, including those experiencing active cancer treatment or remission. I also specialize in helping those with military backgrounds and veterans.
I see clients at our Main Street office, where I offer both in-person sessions and teletherapy appointments for your convenience. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space, whether we are meeting face-to-face or virtually, so that you feel empowered in your healing journey.
I take a holistic, mind-body approach to therapy, integrating both traditional and innovative methods to support healing and resilience. In my practice, I often draw on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), energy psychology techniques such as EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), Polyvagal Therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). These approaches allow me to address the mind, brain, and nervous system together, helping clients find sustainable strategies for recovery and growth.
When I’m not working with clients, you’ll likely find me adopting homeless plants or watching a variety of sports. I also enjoy walking as a way to manage my own stress and maintain balance.
I look forward to supporting you on your journey!
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I have been to many other therapists local to Chillicothe and in the Columbus area. Mares Cares has been, by far, the one I would most recommend. With the help of kind, nonjudgmental, understanding, honest and extremely knowledgeable staff, I have made more progress in the short amount of time that I have spent participating in their amazing services than I did from others in months. I cannot say enough good regarding this practice. I am so thankful I was recommended to seek services through Mares Cares. The staff truly work to build a professional and trustworthy therapist-client relationship and strive to provide the best outcome possible for their clients. I have greatly improved, in terms of my mental health and overall outlook. I am extremely excited and hopeful for continuing progress of my personal mental health goals, to which, have no doubt, I will reach them through Mares Cares."