Capybara Counseling, LLC
For adults who are navigating difficult change and ready to take control of their healing process.
Please note that I am not accepting new clients at this time. If you would like a free consultation in order to be placed on my waitlist or to discuss referral options for your particular needs, please click the button below!
(Exception made for folks seeking a free letter in support of GAMC, please click below to schedule your consultation and assessment)
Tell me if this resonates…
Has it been hard for you lately to navigate change? Like your typical coping strategies haven’t been enough?
Have you felt the pressure to present as more “put together” than you really feel? Do you deny yourself the opportunity to focus on your needs because it feels more important to “be strong” for others through these changes?
And do you bottle your emotions because you don’t want to “burden” others with what you’re going through?
Do you find it hard to show yourself the same kindness, patience, and understanding you so freely afford to others? Do you find it hard to give yourself permission to be your genuine, authentic self?
Do you wish you had someone to talk to about how to honor your needs and maneuver these changes? Someone non-judgmental, compassionate, straight forward, collaborative, and empowering?
If any of the above made you think, “Yes! That’s exactly how I feel.” Welcome to Capybara.
I’m Allie Nerderman, a mental health counselor who provides individual counseling, group therapy, community trainings, and gender affirming medical care assessments in Ohio.
Some of the common concerns addressed at Capybara:
Major Life Transitions
Grief and Loss
Career, Work, and Education Changes
Empty Nesting and Retirement
Break Up, Divorce, or Marriage
Significant Financial or Medical/Health Changes
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health and Wellness
Authenticity work
Unpacking guilt and shame
Processing religious trauma
GAMC assessments and letters
Relational counseling for polyamorous partners
Kink-informed treatment
Struggles with Self-Worth and Self-Compassion
Anxiety Disorders
Mood Disorders (such as Depression & Bipolar)
Multicultural Counseling
Alcohol and Substance Addiction Recovery (particularly long term sobriety maintenance)
Free Grief Space: Eyes on Palestine
We grieve together, we retain our shared humanity together.
This is a free space to process our grief related to witnessing the prolonged horrors in Gaza.
This is not a formal therapy group but rather a free virtual support group for those who want community in sharing and holding their collective grief.
All of our emotions - rage, despair, confusion, loneliness, frustration, exhaustion, disappointment, worry, sadness, guilt, helplessness, discomfort, volatility, regret, fear, restlessness, disgust, vulnerability, hope - are welcome here.
Here, we will take time to process the immensity of our grief, together as a virtual community. The level of atrocity and inhumanity in Gaza right now is unfathomable, and for many of us it feels impossible to digest the magnitude of loss in real time. We do not need to carry this burden alone, for we are in this together.
All adults are welcome. As humans, we can empathize with the pain we are collectively suffering together. The grief we feel for our Jewish, Congolese, Sudanese, and Lebanese siblings shall be honored here too.
This space is available via Zoom on Mondays from 8-9pm EST (5-6pm PST).
If you are looking for a space to unpack your grief, you belong and are welcome here.
Please note: Bigotry, hate speech, hostility, Islamophobia, and anti-Semitism will not be tolerated and Allie reserves the right to remove anyone from participating if they cannot demonstrate respect towards fellow attendees.
Please note: RSVP for any given session is not required, but sign up is required in order to receive the Zoom link
Elephant in the Room:
Why “Capybara” Counseling?
Capybaras are known for their kindness, gentleness, adaptability, and of course their greatest strength: spending quality time with any and every other species of animal.
That’s my whole vibe - I see the strengths in everyone I meet and am non-judgmentally present with each of my clients. I show up to all of our sessions with unconditional acceptance of who they are now and who they want to become.
If we work together, I will prioritize ensuring you feel supported, cherished, and valued. You don’t need to carry your emotional weight alone - allow me to be by your side as you navigate your tough transitions.
In addition to mental health counseling services, I also provide online courses and trainings to the public.
(Mental Health First Aid Trainings available in person in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Please contact me to schedule!)
Additional Online Classes
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Mental Health First Aid
This is a 90-minute training designed to teach you how to recognize warning signs of mental illness and suicidal thoughts, how to safety plan, and how to utilize appropriate resources for assisting others in mental health crises.
MHFA training is available in person in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. I create custom trainings for universities, non-profits, and small businesses.
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LGBTQIA+ Allyship
This is a two-hour training taught by two mental health counselors in the queer and trans community. You will have a space to ask any and all questions related to gender, sexuality, and relationship structures as well as learn how to provide effective support to your loved ones.
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Unpacking Guilt & Shame
This is a three-hour course designed to help you explore your sources of guilt and shame while promoting balance between accountability and self-compassion. Custom worksheets are available to pair with this class.
You belong and are welcome here.
Be proud for prioritizing your mental wellbeing and seeking professional help! Just coming to my humble counseling site shows your readiness to face whatever curve balls life has thrown your way.
