About
Creating a Space for Change
Effective therapy begins with a sense of safety. It takes immense courage to sit across from a therapist and share what feels painful or unbearable. You might wonder: Can I trust this person? Will they judge me? Do they truly understand what I’m going through?
My role is to hold a non-judgmental space where we can explore your life together. I believe you are the expert on your own experience; I am here as a collaborator to help you navigate self-discovery and growth. Together, we identify your goals and build the path to achieve them.
For example, if your goal is to communicate better with a partner, we might practice new skills one week and review how they felt in action the next. If strong emotions got in the way, we’ll work on techniques to help you manage those feelings—so you stay in the driver’s seat. Your priorities guide every session, ensuring our work always serves your growth.
About:
Rick Grant-Coons, Psy.D.
CA: PSY25285 OH: P.08444 PSYPACT: 15466
Owner/ Clinical Psychologist/ Psychotherapist/ Speaker
My path to becoming a therapist began in a support group room. At a time when I felt lost and without direction, I found myself surrounded by strangers who shared my deepest struggles. For the first time, I experienced a truly safe space—one where I could finally voice the “unmentionable” and transform my pain into a catalyst for growth. This experience didn’t just change my life; it defined my purpose.
I am a doctoral-level clinical psychologist with nearly two decades of experience dedicated to serving marginalized communities. My journey took me to Los Angeles, where I earned my Master’s in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy from Antioch University and my Doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology, specializing in multi-cultural and community psychology. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, this work is personal. I have seen firsthand how affirmative therapy dismantles shame and fosters empowerment.
Since 2006, I have trained at premier institutions like the Los Angeles LGBT Center and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and served as Lead Clinical Supervisor for the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center. In 2023, I returned to my roots in Cincinnati to reopen Empowered Living Therapy. Whether you are navigating identity, relationships, anxiety, or loss, my goal is to provide that same life-changing safe space where you can discover your ultimate potential and purpose.