Carl specializes in child, adolescent, and family therapy. Carl also offers sports performance counseling.

I run a strength-based, solution-oriented practice. I don't see you, your family, or your children as problems to fix. Instead, I see you as people who overcome hurdles in ways that you don't even realize. My job is to help you recognize your skills and strengths that get lost in the chaos of family, parenting, relationship, behavioral, and/or mental-health issues. Sure, we'll work on what's causing the issue(s), but I won't label you, your family, or your children as problems. Together, we'll figure out where you are, what you want, and how to get there.

Why did you become a therapist?

I was a writer and Mr. Mom for my kids when they were younger. Once they were teenagers, I decided I wanted to help other people, so I went back to school to train to be a family therapist.

What event has occured in your past that made you want become a therapist?

It was more an accumulation of events. Everyone experiences challenges in their lives; what matters is what we learn from them, and how those experiences help us grow.

What can I expect from therapy with you?

Respect. I approach our sessions as if we're equals. If anything, you're the expert on you and your family, not me.

How do you best define your approach?

I have an integrated approach, which is a fancy way of saying that I'll use techniques from several approaches. Whatever works is what I'll use. My foundation, though, is in systems-based family therapy along with a solution-oriented approach.

Does counseling really help? Can people really change?

A therapist friend of mine once told me, "Where there's breath, there's hope." I've always enjoyed challenging cases that some therapists might shy away from simply because I've seen so many seemingly hopeless situations get much, much better.

How long does therapy take?

That varies from case-to-case. However, I'm trained in brief therapy, which has as its goal to make significant progress in a limited number of sessions.

How available are you to me in between appointments?

Varies from case to case. This is based on need.

If someone couldn't pay, would you still help them?

I intentionally set my rates lower than is normal because I want to make my services accessible, so I don't usually discount below the $50/session fee.

What do I do if I can't pay for sessions?

I've already set my fees lower than most therapists, so hopefully this won't become an issue. If it does, though, we'll discuss it on a case-by-case basis.

How much do your services cost?

Flat fee of $50 per session.

What kinds of patient issues do you deal with the best?

I'm a family therapist at heart, which means that I need to be qualified to deal with any issue that affects families. As a result, I've dealt with many different issues in my career -- ADHD, the autism spectrum, relationship issues, mood disorders, etc., etc., etc. I'm comfortable tackling most issues, but if I don't feel comfortable working with you on an issue, I'm help you find a clinician who's better qualified.

What successes have you had as a therapist?

I've seen a lot of families make positive changes, so it's hard to pinpoint just one or two examples. However, I do love hearing from clients, "We've seen other therapists, but we didn't make any progress until we started seeing you." The reason things got better, of course, is because of the work that the clients did, but it's always nice when they think I'm part of the process.

What makes you different from other therapists?

I don't think I'm the expert on you and your family. You are. I also don't just focus on what's going wrong for you and your family. I help you identify and recognize what's going right. Once we identify your strengths and skills, we explore ways to do more of what works for you and your family.

How do you handle patients who have trust issues?

I understand that it's hard to trust a stranger with the details of your personal life. I try to be respectful, honest and trusting of clients; in time, they treat me the same way.

Do you have kids?

Yes.

Are you spiritual?

Yes.

How do you know when you should see a therapist?

A therapist might help when you have a negative influence in your life that significantly impacts the quality of your life in physical, emotional, and even financial ways.

Are your services religion-based?

No, but I respect the religious beliefs of my clients.

Licensed in OH.
License # I. 0900134

I earned a Master's in Social Work from The Ohio State University in 2007. While there, I was lucky enough to participate in an intensive family therapy internship with Dr. Gil Greene and Dr. Susan Saltzburg, professors of social work at The Ohio State University. I then worked for three years as a member of the CSP team at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, before starting my private practice in July 2010. I'm also a trained group leader in the Incredible Years parenting program.

Carl Grody, LISW specializes in:

• ADD/ADHD
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Behavior Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Career Issues
• Chronic Fatigue
• Depression
• Developmental Disorders
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• Grief
• Insomnia
• LGBTQIA
• Men's Issues
• Midlife Issues
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
• PTSD
• Panic
• Parenting
• Peak Performance
• Personality Disorders
• Phobias
• Post-Partum Depression
• Self-Esteem
• Seniors' Issues
• Sexual Abuse
• Stress
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Women's Issues
• Relationship Issues

Carl Grody, LISW offers:

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Individual Psychotherapy
• Marriage Counseling
• Parent Training
• Psychoanalysis
• Sports Psychology

Carl Grody, LISW has not listed any insurance plans.