Haley Kiser, PhD, MFT
Offering in-person sessions at Columbus (Polaris) and online sessions at Columbus (Polaris), Middleburg Heights, and throughout Ohio State.
Ages Served: 13+
“Without change, there would be no butterflies.”
—Unknown
I believe that each of us is the expert of their own life. As a therapist my job is not to tell you what you ought to do, but to work with you so that by working together, we can collaborate and find the most effective ways for you to achieve your goals. I also believe that often our experiences growing up create blueprints that shape our morals, ideas, and beliefs about all things in ways that aren’t always most helpful; however, through intentional exploration and work we can change those blueprints.
I am passionate about helping my clients navigate life and the curveballs it can throw by helping strengthen connections and relationships among friends, partners and families. I believe each person deserves to be heard and validated in their experiences and emotions and I work diligently to help them sort through and make meaning out of these circumstances.
Who I Work With
I completed my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from The University of Akron and then completed my PhD from The Ohio State University. My clinical experiences include community mental health agencies and medical settings. I have previously taught undergraduate students at OSU and currently serve as an adjunct faculty member in the Marriage and Family therapy program at National University.
My work with children, adolescents and adults includes:
Anxiety
Depression
Adolescent stressors
Couples therapy
Family therapy
Life transitions
Parent/Child relational issues
Medical family therapy/families experiencing various diagnoses
Infertility
My Approach
I take a systemic and intergenerational approach when working with my client(s). Even when working with individuals, I think about other systems (i.e., people, places) that play roles in the situation as well. I utilize a combination of multiple evidenced-based techniques including:
Solution-focused therapy
Motivational interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
I strive to be empathetic, transparent and collaborative with my clients while providing a safe space to explore and work on their identified goals.
Fun Facts
In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my husband, our daughter, and our fur babies (2 corgis, 1 cat, and 2 sugar gliders). I also enjoy baking and attending Cincinnati Reds games.
Supervised by David Bowers, PhD, IMFT lic# F.2000127
Accepted Insurance
Aetna
Anthem
BCBS
Medical Mutual
Optum
OSU—Faculty and Staff
OSU—Student Health Insurance
United Healthcare
Molina
OhioHealthy
Oscar
AmeriHealth Caritas
CareSource
UHC Community Plan
