About Me
Welcome!
Hi! My name is Merilyn Thompson. I am a psychotherapist, successful entrepreneur, wellness counselor, life coach, motivational speaker, wife, and mother.
Coaching and counseling have always been my passion. I knew for a long time that I wanted to work with people to change their lives.
I am a Board-certified Professional Counselor/Psychotherapist with experience in a variety of mental health settings including outpatient practices, private practice, community mental health, residential, hospital, crisis center, and corrections. I believe counseling is more than just mental health which is why I focus on the dimension of wellness incorporating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. Through this process, I can assist my clients in reaching their full potential thus transforming their lives from the inside out.
With a focus on creating a solid therapeutic relationship, I bring to every client interaction patience, compassion, open-mindedness, and hope to my work. I strive to create an environment that emphasizes your unique needs in a setting that is welcoming, safe, supportive, respectful, non-judgmental, grounded in empathy, and unconditional positive regard within an atmosphere of trust.
My therapeutic approach is one of inspiration and empowerment with the goal of encouraging you to improve your self-awareness, gain inner strengths, develop insights, be vulnerable, seek healing, effectively address personal life challenges, take control of your life while reaching optimal wellness. As an integrative therapist, I also utilize evidence-based approach tailored to your unique needs including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Experience:
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor – State of Ohio, Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board
- Certified Wellness Counselor - The Wellness Institute, State of Ohio, Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board
- 23+ combined years of professional experience working in private and sector and running a successful business
- Experience in a variety of mental health settings: including outpatient practices, private practice, community mental health, residential, hospital, crisis center, and corrections
- Leadership: Experienced leader with over 20 years of experience leading high performance teams
- Bachelor of Science Degree -Computer Information Systems
- Project Manager Professional (PMP/Certified Agile ScrumMaster
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)- Franklin University
- Master of Science in Education and Health Sciences, Clinical Mental Health Counseling – University of Dayton
- Coaching, Speaking and Training Certification-John Maxwell Team
I believe you and only you have the power to transform your life. I am extremely passionate about assisting you in this transformation. Are you ready to get on the Path to Transform™ ?
I will be here on this journey to support you! Merilyn Thompson, LPCC, PMP, MBA, MS.Ed.
