Abena Holben is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Ohio whose path began with a deep desire to understand the complexities of the human experience. Academically, she was nurtured by pursuits in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Malone University, and at other institutions, studied Physical Therapy Assisting, International Business Management, Gerontology Health Care Administration and is a certified Yoga instructor. With a background in body-based interventions, Abena believes in incorporating somatic techniques when appropriate to encourage mindfulness-based stress reduction, trauma processing and emotional and nervous system regulation. Additionally, Abena is an INELDA-trained Death Doula; a specialty pursued following a unique personal story that catapulted her into that mental health space.

As a counselor, Abena has experience working with multicultural populations, marginalized communities, couples, and is open to working with all ages. Her clinical experience is in treating depression, anxiety, grief, complex trauma, betrayal trauma, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. As a Death Doula, she assists in making deeper meaning of the end-of-life process by providing opportunities for an empowering experience through the end-of-life process for individuals and their loved ones and provides a unique approach to managing death anxiety. In her practice, she operates from a CBT and DBT approach infused with components of IFS, mindfulness and solution and strength focused therapy to achieve results.

As a Mental Health advocate, Abena has presented at a state level, held an executive role in the East Ohio Counseling Association and has a deep interest in mentoring new graduates stepping into the mental health profession.

In her commitment to offer a pathway for those seeking to find balance, embrace change, and reclaim their lives she founded Tranquil, a counseling and wellness company that embodies her unique holistic approach to therapy. Tranquil is a manifestation of Abena’s unwavering commitment to hold space for those seeking to discover their inner strength and resilience through life’s challenging layers. Clients who have worked with Abena find her compassionate and report a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect and acceptance.