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Mary Beth Chambers Woods LPCC

Marybeth Chambers-Woods
MRC LPCC
Therapist

Mary Beth is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 25 years of experience providing therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She earned her Master of Rehabilitation and Counseling and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Ethnic Studies from Bowling Green State University.

Based in our Westerville office, Mary Beth provides in-person counseling services for clients in Westerville, Columbus, and surrounding Central Ohio communities. She also offers secure telehealth therapy throughout Ohio, making specialized mental health care accessible to individuals and families across the state.

Throughout her career, Mary Beth has worked in private practice, community mental health, residential treatment, schools, juvenile justice programs, and foster and adoptive care settings. Her extensive and diverse clinical experience allows her to effectively support clients facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, relational, and life-transition challenges.

Mary Beth's specialties include:

  • Anxiety Therapy

  • Trauma Therapy and EMDR

  • Depression Counseling

  • Grief and Loss Counseling

  • Child and Adolescent Therapy

  • Couples Counseling

  • Relationship and Communication Issues

  • Foster and Adoptive Family Support

  • Stress Management and Burnout

  • Life Transitions and Adjustment Challenges

  • Self-Esteem and Personal Growth

  • Coping Skills and Emotional Regulation

Mary Beth utilizes evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness-based interventions, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1. She tailors treatment to each client's unique goals and circumstances, helping them develop practical coping strategies, strengthen resilience, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Whether clients are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, or major life transitions, Mary Beth provides compassionate, individualized care designed to support healing and growth. Her approach focuses on helping clients better understand themselves, overcome obstacles, and build healthier patterns that support long-term emotional wellness.

Mary Beth believes that effective therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, safety, and genuine understanding. She is committed to creating a supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. By treating the whole person and honoring each individual's values, beliefs, and experiences, she helps clients move toward greater confidence, balance, and emotional well-being.

Locations

Marybeth meets with clients at the Westerville location and via telehealth.

What to Expect in Your First Session

Your first session is a safe, welcoming space where you can:

  • Share what you’re experiencing

  • Ask questions

  • Explore your goals

  • Get clarity on the therapy process

There’s no pressure — just support, understanding, and a path forward.

You Don’t Have to Go Through This Alone

If you’re searching for therapy in Columbus, Ohio, After the Storm Counseling is here to help you find clarity, healing, and hope.

Reach out today — your future self will thank you.

Start EMDR Therapy in Columbus, Ohio

If trauma, anxiety, or difficult life experiences continue to affect your daily life, EMDR therapy may help you move forward with greater confidence and emotional freedom.

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The therapists at After the Storm Counseling provide compassionate, trauma-informed care for individuals throughout Columbus and Central Ohio.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment and learn whether EMDR therapy is right for you.

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