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Therapy & Counseling in Centerville, Dayton & Beavercreek

Your Guiding Star Toward Healing and Growth

Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life challenges — serving children, teens, adults, and couples in Centerville, Ohio and the greater Dayton area.

At Polaris Counseling Group, we provide compassionate counseling for adults, children, teens, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Located in Centerville, Ohio, we serve clients in Kettering, Bellbrook, Washington Township, Springboro, Beavercreek, and the greater Dayton area, with telehealth available across Ohio. Our mission is to help you find clarity, resilience, and hope so you can move forward with confidence and purpose.

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I’m Cody Arnett, LPC, therapist and the founder of Polaris Counseling Group. My passion is helping individuals, couples, and families find healing and growth through compassionate, evidence-based care. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or a variety of other life transitions, my goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered.

Why People Reach Out

People often come to Polaris Counseling Group when they are experiencing:

  • Anxiety and constant overthinking

  • Depression, burnout, or feeling stuck

  • Trauma or PTSD symptoms

  • Relationship stress or communication struggles

  • Life transitions, identity concerns, or low self-esteem

We help clients feel more grounded, understood, and equipped with practical tools for change.

Our Services

Compassionate, evidence-based therapy—tailored to you.

At Polaris Counseling Group, we help adults, children, teens, and couples move through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions with clarity, support, and practical tools for lasting change. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just ready for meaningful change, you don’t have to do it alone. We’ll meet you where you are—and walk with you forward.

Individual Counseling

Personalized support for adults, children and teens

One-on-one therapy focused on:

  • Anxiety & stress

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Depression & mood concerns

  • Life transitions & burnout

  • Identity, self-esteem, and personal growth

You’ll work with a therapist who listens deeply, helps you understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and gives you practical tools to feel more grounded and in control.

We also support clients with OCD, eating disorders, grief, child and teen concerns, and many other life challenges.

Couples Counseling

Reconnect. Communicate. Repair.

Couples therapy focused on:

  • Communication breakdowns

  • Conflict & emotional disconnection

  • Trust, resentment, or infidelity

  • Navigating stress, parenting, or life changes

We help couples slow things down, understand each other better, and rebuild connection in a way that feels real—not scripted.

Performance & Mindset Support


For athletes, students, professionals, and high performers navigating pressure, stress, self-doubt, burnout, or setbacks. We help clients build resilience, improve focus, and perform with greater confidence and clarity.

Start feeling better—one conversation at a time.
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Looking to take the first step toward a brighter tomorrow? Scheduling an appointment with our skilled counselors is easy and ensures you get the support you deserve on your journey to well-being

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