Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Dover, OH
New Life Counseling has been dedicated to providing high-quality mental health services since 1996. Our mission is to offer compassionate care to individuals, couples, and families navigating life stressors and mental health challenges. With over two decades of experience, we combine proven therapeutic methods with personalized attention to foster healing, growth, and resilience. Our team of licensed professionalsincluding clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workersspecializes in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and more. We prioritize confidentiality, creating a safe and comfortable environment for face-to-face sessions. Our approach emphasizes understanding clients' unique contexts, empowering them to build healthier relationships with themselves and others.We offer specialized services such as Christian counseling, psychological testing, and ADHD assessments, tailored to meet diverse client needs. Through individual, family, and couples therapy, we help clients achieve lasting positive change. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rigorous adherence to ethical standards and continuous professional development. We strive to make mental health care accessible through flexible scheduling, sliding scale fees, and telehealth options. At New Life Counseling, we believe in healing for the past, help for the present, and hope for the future.
Services
Depression Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Family Therapy
Trauma Recovery
ADHD Assessment
Christian Counseling
Pain Management
Psychological Testing
Couples Counseling
Substance Abuse Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in mental health counseling.
- Our team includes licensed clinical psychologists and certified counselors.
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- We maintain strict confidentiality in all client interactions.
- We provide sliding scale fees for accessible care.
What people say
Best Counselor I've ever had
Professional and help wherever possible
Amazing Trauma counselor
Comfortable environment
Empathy and kindness
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy focuses on personal emotional growth through self-reflection and relationship exploration. Our clinicians help clients address communication struggles, life transitions, grief, and stress. Sessions foster mindful self-awareness and healthier interpersonal dynamics, creating pathways for lasting change in personal and professional relationships.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses systemic challenges by improving communication and resolving conflicts. We help families navigate stress, grief, and transitions through collaborative sessions. Our approach emphasizes understanding individual roles within family systems to create harmonious relationships and strengthen emotional connections across generations.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling enhances relationship satisfaction through improved communication and emotional intimacy. We address conflict resolution, life transitions, and connection-building strategies. Sessions focus on fostering mutual understanding and developing tools to navigate disagreements constructively, strengthening partnerships through all life stages.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma treatment addresses PTSD symptoms from abuse, assault, or other distressing experiences. Our evidence-based approaches help clients process painful memories, reduce anxiety, and rebuild self-esteem. We create safe therapeutic environments for survivors to develop coping mechanisms and restore healthy relationships.
ADHD Assessment
Comprehensive ADHD evaluations combine standardized assessments, parental interviews, and child observations. We differentiate attention disorders from stress-related behaviors to create accurate diagnoses. Our assessments guide personalized treatment plans that may include behavioral strategies, educational accommodations, and family support systems.
People
Dr. Ryan Dunn
Founder & Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Dunn established New Life Counseling in 1996 after completing his doctorate in psychology. With over 25 years of clinical experience, he specializes in trauma recovery and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. He oversees clinical operations and supervises staff development.
Tiffany Shanower
Licensed Professional Counselor
Tiffany specializes in trauma counseling with particular expertise in sexual assault recovery. She creates safe therapeutic environments for clients to process difficult experiences while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Dr. Nathan Stephens
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Stephens provides comprehensive psychological assessments and evidence-based treatments for mood disorders. He integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help clients develop effective coping strategies for anxiety and depression.
Patricia (Troyer) Small
Licensed Counselor
Patricia works extensively with children and adolescents, creating welcoming therapeutic spaces for young clients. She specializes in developmental challenges and family dynamics, maintaining strong communication with parents throughout the therapeutic process.
Zakree Buccitelli
Counseling Intern
Zakree provides compassionate support to clients while completing his clinical training. He assists with intake processes and offers empathetic listening during sessions under the supervision of licensed professionals.
Questions
What mental health services does New Life Counseling offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, substance abuse, and relationship issues. Specialized services include Christian counseling, psychological testing, and telehealth appointments.
Do you accept insurance for mental health treatment?
We are in-network with Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurers. Our staff verifies your mental health benefits before your first session and explains any co-pays or deductibles.
What are your counseling fees?
Intake sessions cost $180, individual therapy ranges $150-180, and family sessions are $150. We offer limited sliding scale fees between $95-125 based on financial need.
Can I schedule evening therapy appointments?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling with evening appointments available Monday-Thursday until 8:00 PM and select weekend hours based on therapist availability.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent harm, child abuse, or court orders. We require written consent before sharing any information with third parties.
Do you provide psychological testing services?
We offer limited psychological testing for diagnostic purposes including ADHD assessments, learning disabilities, and fitness-for-duty evaluations on a case-by-case basis.
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