Ava Kramhoeller, SWT 

she/her/hers 

Ava is a current student at The Ohio State University working towards her Masters in Social work (MSW). Towards this goal, she is interning with Keller Counseling and is under the direct supervision of Abby Sillaman LISW-S. Ava has previous experience working in an intensive case management setting. In her role there, Ava worked with adults and older adults who experienced mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. She has also worked with clients who experience a wide range of environmental stressors including homelessness, involvement in the justice system, family and relationship problems, and unemployment. In this setting, Ava utilized interventions including connecting clients with resources, education of tools and skills to help develop coping skills, empowerment and advocacy, identifying and building support systems, and problem solving and motivational interviewing. 

Ava is interested in working with clients who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, with clients who experience anxiety and depression, helping clients develop coping skills and identify their supports and strengths. 

Ava is interested in and utilizes components of CBT and DBT in her practice to approach counseling in a person centered and trauma informed way.  

Ava views counseling as teamwork between client and counselor, and feels that counseling is a very personal, individualized journey for each client. Ava believes in the importance of the idea that each client is the master of their own personal and lived experiences, that they know themselves better than anyone, and carries this idea with her as a focal point in her practice. Ava believes every person has their own ingrained strengths, and Ava focuses on empowering clients

to recognize and build these strengths, offering support during their journey, and ultimately collaborating with the client to use their strengths to help them meet their goals.  

Ava works with clients 19 and older, and is available for appointments in person or via telehealth on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 

In her free time, Ava enjoys crocheting, ceramics, going on walks, listening to podcasts, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.