About Aqueelah
Dr. Aqueelah Wheatley helps adults who feel stuck or misunderstood. She focuses on clear, practical steps to regain direction during stressful life changes and relationship strain.
Clients often come with anxiety, stress, or questions about their relationships and self-worth. She listens for patterns that can keep people repeating old responses. Then she works with them to build small, concrete skills that make day-to-day life easier.
Her work looks at how early attachment and past experiences shape current reactions.
How Aqueelah works
She uses skill-building for emotional regulation and strategies for setting boundaries. Communication tools are taught so people can speak up without escalating conflict. She combines short-term, solution-focused work with interventions that target long-standing patterns.
That mix aims to deliver relief now while creating longer-term change. Sessions are practical and direct, with compassion rather than judgment. Dr.
Wheatley holds a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist credential, LIMFT. She brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice in Ohio. Her focus areas include ADHD, career and coaching concerns, compassion fatigue, and many family-related dynamics.
People who prefer a straightforward, collaborative approach will find her down-to-earth. She helps clients reconnect with their goals, build healthier habits, and move toward a clearer sense of purpose.
Aqueelah lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Aqueelah works with
The areas below are the ones Aqueelah selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LIMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
Online approaches that meet you where you are
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and reactions. It helps people understand patterns of closeness and distance and learn ways to feel more supported in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and build routines that reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean trying CBT techniques for anxiety for a few weeks, then shifting to attachment-focused work to address deeper relationship patterns.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients send updates, practice skills between sessions, or check in without scheduling a full call. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family responsibilities, and busy days.
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