At your breaking point?

Life can be so hard! Let’s get you the help you need.

You are not broken.

The hard thing you’re facing may lead you to feel overwhelmed, under prepared, or even hopeless.  You may not have the energy or ability to figure out your next step, which leads to even more doubt and confusion. That’s where I come in. 


I can meet you, right where you are. 

As we come together, in a safe and supportive place, shifts will begin.

These shifts in perspective, understanding, and connection may seem small in some instances, and seismic in others. I can’t predict which experience you’ll have. But I can confidently tell you this:

In the end, what seemed like your breaking point may turn out to be your point of breakthrough.

Your Story is Unique to You. Your Therapy Should be Too.

Expert guidance can be really great, and evidence-based treatments are a must. Yet neither will offer lasting solutions to the challenges you’re facing if they don’t factor in the most essential factor.  You!


You are the expert about your own life.

You have been the most avid collector of evidence about what has and has not worked for you.

The most effective therapy will therefore center on your needs, values, goals, and priorities. Not your therapists’.


To get you out of ‘survival mode’ and fully thriving, you’ll want a trusted guide who will honor your past, understand your present, and enrich your future. Someone with specialized training and experience that matches your needs and relationship dynamics.

You’re smart. And you’re stuck. Now what?

Now you get extra support. Preferably from someone who appreciates the hard work you’ve already put into improving your situation and will offer a fresh perspective and strategies to get you back on track.

Ready to explore whether I’m that someone?

Schedule a Free 15-Minute Consult and let’s find out.


I’m Kande Koogle Milano,

licensed professional counselor.

After a full career as an executive leader, consultant and coach, I became a counselor because I know what it's like to feel stuck, sad, scared or surprised by my own actions, the people I love, and things that have happened to me. And I know how frustrating it can be to seek help, only to have it be not all that helpful. At the same time, my experience has been that connecting with the right therapist can be an absolute game-changer! Now I consider it an honor to draw on my professional training and personal history to help people envision brighter days ahead.

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A good therapeutic relationship offers creative insights we simply can’t get on our own, no matter how smart we are. Sometimes we simply need to work things out with someone else, beyond what friendship or other relationships provide.

Mental Health Counselor

Trauma Therapist

Marriage & Family Counselor

located in

Mason, Ohio

I offer therapy in person and online, so you can choose your comfy chair or mine.

Counseling Therapy Services


Individual Counseling

Most people can benefit from counseling at some point in their lives. Seeking professional support is a smart, proactive decision to prioritize caring for yourself.  Psychotherapy offers you an informed and objective perspective that is different from talking with friends and family.

Couples & Family Counseling

Every couple and family struggles from time to time. Some couples or parents would say things are “Okay. Mostly.” and yet they may feel more disconnected than they’d like or have a general sense that something is “off” but not be sure what to do about it.

Discernment Counseling

If one or more of you is considering ending the relationship, discernment counseling may be right for you. The goal of discernment counseling is to help couples arrive at greater clarity and confidence in their decision-making about the future of their relationship based on a deeper understanding of its problems and each person’s contributions to them.

Considering Divorce?


Are you asking questions like…

  • Individual counseling

    "I have an impossible decision to make. What should I do?"

  • Couples and family counselling

    "I’m married and lonely, but my partner thinks we’re fine. Is this normal or should I be worried?"

  • Discernment counseling

    "My marriage is on the brink of divorce, and my partner and I are on different pages about what to do. How do we decide whether to stay together, separate, or divorce? What is best for the kids?"

If you find yourself asking questions like these and would like to explore how I can help, let’s chat.

Getting started is simple.


Schedule your free consultation

I look forward to speaking with you.

Kande Koogle Milano | MA, LPC, TRCC