Our Story

At Polaris Counseling Group, we believe everyone deserves a guiding star on their journey. Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling that helps individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and hope.

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Meet Cody Arnett, LPC — Founder & Counselor

As the founder of Polaris Counseling Group, I believe everyone deserves a guiding star on their journey. My counseling work is grounded in compassion, clarity, and hope, with a focus on helping clients move forward with confidence and purpose. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, and I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

Alongside my clinical work, I bring over a decade of leadership experience in building supportive teams and systems, which allows me to create a practice that is not only client-centered but also designed for growth and innovation.

When I’m not counseling, you’ll often find me exploring the outdoors, practicing astrophotography, or training in strongman — all of which keep me grounded and energized. I look forward to walking alongside you as you take steps toward healing and growth.

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Meet Kaylyn Gimbel, LPC

As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio, I’m passionate about helping clients find balance, purpose, and self-understanding. My style is calm, authentic, and collaborative. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel safe enough to be themselves. In our work together, I aim to create a space that blends empathy with practical tools, so growth feels both grounded and achievable.

I work with teens and adults navigating depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. Alongside my counseling background, I’m pursuing additional training and education in sport and performance psychology. This work deepens my understanding of motivation, focus, and confidence, and how those skills support growth both in and beyond athletics.

Outside of counseling, I enjoy painting, playing tennis, and finding creative projects that keep life inspired and balanced. Both art and tennis remind me of what therapy often teaches: progress takes patience, practice, and trust in the process.


If you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing and growth, schedule an appointment today. We’d be honored to walk alongside you.

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