Eating Disorders Therapists in Mentor, OH
I am a licensed professional counselor working with clients from age three to adults. I work with presenting concerns such as eating disorders, life changes, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, trauma, and panic disorders amongst others. My therapeutic approach includes CBT, DBT, IFS, trauma-informed care, art techniques, sand tray, and play therapy. I create a safe, supportive environment to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms and improve their emotional well-being.
I am a licensed professional counselor working with clients from age three to adults. I work with presenting concerns such as eating disorders, life changes, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, trauma, and panic disorders amongst others. My therapeutic approach includes CBT, DBT, IFS, trauma-informed care, art techniques, sand tray, and play therapy. I create a safe, supportive environment to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms and improve their emotional well-being.
I have many years of experience in treating adult and geriatric populations dealing with depressive, anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, addiction, and adjustment to chronic medical conditions.
When people reach out for help in dealing with life stressors, I respond in a timely, compassionate, respectful manner and seek to form a therapeutic relationship built on acceptance and trust. I help patients to find new ways to use their existing strengths in areas they find stressful and difficult. I seek out and harness their motivation to change and to enhance coping skills to effectively manage ongoing difficulties and to construct a life worth living. Therapy is a partnership that assists in functioning effectively in the present.
I have many years of experience in treating adult and geriatric populations dealing with depressive, anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, addiction, and adjustment to chronic medical conditions.
When people reach out for help in dealing with life stressors, I respond in a timely, compassionate, respectful manner and seek to form a therapeutic relationship built on acceptance and trust. I help patients to find new ways to use their existing strengths in areas they find stressful and difficult. I seek out and harness their motivation to change and to enhance coping skills to effectively manage ongoing difficulties and to construct a life worth living. Therapy is a partnership that assists in functioning effectively in the present.
Alyson Phelan
Psychological Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mentor, OH 44060 (Online Only)
I have worked with mood disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and eating disorders at every level of care including Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Individual treatment modalities.
I work with both adolescents and adults using a compassionate and caring approach that includes skills based training for practical outcomes based on their values and goals. Using a collaborative approach, we will work to solve problems using skills and move through challenges in the most effective way possible. I use both person-centered and motivational interviewing styles with an emphasis in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to assist patients in staying present in the moment while preparing to move forward. I accept patients where they are now and work with them to learn about their diagnosis and move ahead in their lives.
I have worked with mood disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and eating disorders at every level of care including Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Individual treatment modalities.
I work with both adolescents and adults using a compassionate and caring approach that includes skills based training for practical outcomes based on their values and goals. Using a collaborative approach, we will work to solve problems using skills and move through challenges in the most effective way possible. I use both person-centered and motivational interviewing styles with an emphasis in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to assist patients in staying present in the moment while preparing to move forward. I accept patients where they are now and work with them to learn about their diagnosis and move ahead in their lives.
Christine Lowe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mentor, OH 44060
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor with board certification, and certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I have four years of clinical experience helping children, teens, young adults, and adults cope with mental health and life stressors. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, trusting, and nurturing space, while meeting clients where they currently are with empathy and respect and working together to move towards your goals and establish resiliency throughout life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor with board certification, and certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I have four years of clinical experience helping children, teens, young adults, and adults cope with mental health and life stressors. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, trusting, and nurturing space, while meeting clients where they currently are with empathy and respect and working together to move towards your goals and establish resiliency throughout life.
Megan Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mentor, OH 44060 (Online Only)
It can be exhausting to cope with self-criticism and the feeling of never being good enough. Whether you're used to criticizing your body, your academic/work performance, or your social relationships, it can be tough to imagine a world in which you are kind to yourself. Through therapy, we can work together to address your inner critic and find new ways to cope with the stress of everyday life.
It can be exhausting to cope with self-criticism and the feeling of never being good enough. Whether you're used to criticizing your body, your academic/work performance, or your social relationships, it can be tough to imagine a world in which you are kind to yourself. Through therapy, we can work together to address your inner critic and find new ways to cope with the stress of everyday life.
Gina Sinito is a Licensed Counselor in the state of Ohio and Florida, who has been practicing since 1999. She graduated from Cleveland State University with a Master's Degree in Community Agency Counseling and Ursuline College with a Master's Degree in in Art Therapy. Gina believes in a client-centered, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based approach. Her main areas of focus are anxiety, depression, and codependency. Gina's specialties include, but are not limited to self-esteem, grief and loss, life's transitions, work stress, and burnout. In her spare time, Gina enjoys spending time with her family, walking, and practicing yoga.
Gina Sinito is a Licensed Counselor in the state of Ohio and Florida, who has been practicing since 1999. She graduated from Cleveland State University with a Master's Degree in Community Agency Counseling and Ursuline College with a Master's Degree in in Art Therapy. Gina believes in a client-centered, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based approach. Her main areas of focus are anxiety, depression, and codependency. Gina's specialties include, but are not limited to self-esteem, grief and loss, life's transitions, work stress, and burnout. In her spare time, Gina enjoys spending time with her family, walking, and practicing yoga.
I work with adults & parents who want to manage their anxiety and depression. My goal is to help you stay focused on what matters most to you most.
I work with adults & parents who want to manage their anxiety and depression. My goal is to help you stay focused on what matters most to you most.
Dawn N Ostrowski
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MRC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mentor, OH 44060
Do you find yourself dissatisfied and unfulfilled? Are you struggling to get through your day, too focused on the pain or stress to find the joy in life? Sometimes it feels like there's no point, like these are the cards we have been dealt and there's nothing we can do to change it. But I am here to tell you that you have the power. We as humans are resilient beings, capable of growth and transformation. While sometimes we cannot change our circumstances, we all have the tools and abilities to develop new perspectives, habits and thought patterns that can help us lead happy and meaningful lives.
Do you find yourself dissatisfied and unfulfilled? Are you struggling to get through your day, too focused on the pain or stress to find the joy in life? Sometimes it feels like there's no point, like these are the cards we have been dealt and there's nothing we can do to change it. But I am here to tell you that you have the power. We as humans are resilient beings, capable of growth and transformation. While sometimes we cannot change our circumstances, we all have the tools and abilities to develop new perspectives, habits and thought patterns that can help us lead happy and meaningful lives.
Kimberlee Vich
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mentor, OH 44060 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or career challenges? As someone with over 20 years in the mental health field, I understand how difficult life can become. My name is Kimberlee Vich, and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a person-centered, humanistic approach. I believe you are the expert in your life, and I'm here to guide you towards healing and fulfillment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or career challenges? As someone with over 20 years in the mental health field, I understand how difficult life can become. My name is Kimberlee Vich, and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a person-centered, humanistic approach. I believe you are the expert in your life, and I'm here to guide you towards healing and fulfillment.
I have many years of experience working with individuals who struggle with mental health and addiction problems. I use a skill-based approach to treatment called dialectical behavioral therapy. This type of treatment focuses on learning how to live in the moment, manage interpersonal relationships effectively, handle life's challenges with grace and competence, and understand and deal with feelings in constructive ways. Using my training and diagnostic knowledge I will develop a comprehensive treatment plan that emphasizes relapse prevention and living a life worth living. I work with a team of other mental health professionals including psychiatrists, and counselors.
I have many years of experience working with individuals who struggle with mental health and addiction problems. I use a skill-based approach to treatment called dialectical behavioral therapy. This type of treatment focuses on learning how to live in the moment, manage interpersonal relationships effectively, handle life's challenges with grace and competence, and understand and deal with feelings in constructive ways. Using my training and diagnostic knowledge I will develop a comprehensive treatment plan that emphasizes relapse prevention and living a life worth living. I work with a team of other mental health professionals including psychiatrists, and counselors.
Now accepting new clients! No longer a wait list. I believe therapy should be tailored to each client because everyone has different needs. It's exciting to get to know each client and how I can be of help to them. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and have a special interest in women's issues, young adults and couples. I have experience treating a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, postpartum depression, and relationship issues. I am committed to upholding the highest ethical and legal standards, as well as participating in professional development to keep up-to-date with the best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
Now accepting new clients! No longer a wait list. I believe therapy should be tailored to each client because everyone has different needs. It's exciting to get to know each client and how I can be of help to them. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and have a special interest in women's issues, young adults and couples. I have experience treating a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, postpartum depression, and relationship issues. I am committed to upholding the highest ethical and legal standards, as well as participating in professional development to keep up-to-date with the best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, LICDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mentor, OH 44060 (Online Only)
Mental Health and substance use awareness is growing more and more each day. Anyone should be welcomed with open arms to work through issues that create a dark cloud over their happiness. Working as a team and at a pace where you are comfortable is the goal that we will work to progress towards. There is not a concrete formula to happiness or managing our inner demons, but we can create one and I would be honored to help you on your journey.
Mental Health and substance use awareness is growing more and more each day. Anyone should be welcomed with open arms to work through issues that create a dark cloud over their happiness. Working as a team and at a pace where you are comfortable is the goal that we will work to progress towards. There is not a concrete formula to happiness or managing our inner demons, but we can create one and I would be honored to help you on your journey.
Sheri Vehr
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Mentor, OH 44060 (Online Only)
Mental wellness is incredibly important, as a means to practice positive self-care. We need to holistically care for ourselves in a variety of avenues — whatever keeps our tanks full.
Mental wellness is incredibly important, as a means to practice positive self-care. We need to holistically care for ourselves in a variety of avenues — whatever keeps our tanks full.
Your strengths and needs are as unique as your reasons for seeking therapy in the first place. This is why I take a conversational, client-centered, humanistic approach to therapy. This approach incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I truly believe there is no problem too small or large to address in therapy, and in fact, one does not need to be experiencing a specific issue to benefit from the opportunity for personal growth counseling offers. No matter what circumstances may have brought you here, please accept my invitation to reach out today.
Your strengths and needs are as unique as your reasons for seeking therapy in the first place. This is why I take a conversational, client-centered, humanistic approach to therapy. This approach incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I truly believe there is no problem too small or large to address in therapy, and in fact, one does not need to be experiencing a specific issue to benefit from the opportunity for personal growth counseling offers. No matter what circumstances may have brought you here, please accept my invitation to reach out today.
Bridget Verma received her master's degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Adler School of Professional Psychology and her bachelor's degree in Arts/Social Work from University of Akron. Bridget has worked at both community mental health agencies and private practice settings since 2004. She is experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults providing individual, family, and couples/marital counseling. She specializes in couples counseling and trauma but also has experience in working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief/loss and mood disorders.
Bridget Verma received her master's degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Adler School of Professional Psychology and her bachelor's degree in Arts/Social Work from University of Akron. Bridget has worked at both community mental health agencies and private practice settings since 2004. She is experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults providing individual, family, and couples/marital counseling. She specializes in couples counseling and trauma but also has experience in working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief/loss and mood disorders.
I believe we have the innate ability to heal ourselves, whether the issue is fear, anxiety, relationship difficulties, communication problems, chronic illness, or even a major life transition. Whether it is emotional / psychological / relationship, I view these as a call for change, growth and development. My approach with my clients is through a partnership and collaboration that fosters a healing journey, new skills, and a plan for wellness and self development. As a life coach, my specialty areas are: individuals experiencing major life transitions, promoting health and wellness, and recovery from childhood trauma.
I believe we have the innate ability to heal ourselves, whether the issue is fear, anxiety, relationship difficulties, communication problems, chronic illness, or even a major life transition. Whether it is emotional / psychological / relationship, I view these as a call for change, growth and development. My approach with my clients is through a partnership and collaboration that fosters a healing journey, new skills, and a plan for wellness and self development. As a life coach, my specialty areas are: individuals experiencing major life transitions, promoting health and wellness, and recovery from childhood trauma.
Donna Murray
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Mentor, OH 44060 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Donna Murray and I look forward to connecting with you. I’ve had the joy of working in the counseling field for over 25 years in multiple settings including: private practice, inpatient and outpatient, home-based, school-based and residential detox. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina and have been offering counseling services since 1996. Currently, I also serve on the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.
Hello! My name is Donna Murray and I look forward to connecting with you. I’ve had the joy of working in the counseling field for over 25 years in multiple settings including: private practice, inpatient and outpatient, home-based, school-based and residential detox. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina and have been offering counseling services since 1996. Currently, I also serve on the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.
Ginny Sidlo has 25 years of experience in the field of mental health care and treatment of substance use disorders. She has served in both inpatient and outpatient settings in a variety of responsibilities including clinical supervision, social services director and individual, group and family therapy. She earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Morehead State University and her master's degree in social work from the University of Kentucky.
Ginny Sidlo has 25 years of experience in the field of mental health care and treatment of substance use disorders. She has served in both inpatient and outpatient settings in a variety of responsibilities including clinical supervision, social services director and individual, group and family therapy. She earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Morehead State University and her master's degree in social work from the University of Kentucky.
I specialize in seeing clients who struggle with over-controlled personality types. Do you work too much? Want things to be perfect? Strongly dislike being out of control of situations? Or feel like you have to do things in order for them to be done correctly? My ideal client is simply a client looking to learn and grow. I have treated such a wide variety of diagnoses and people from all over the country. I am open to most clients as long as they are adults.
I specialize in seeing clients who struggle with over-controlled personality types. Do you work too much? Want things to be perfect? Strongly dislike being out of control of situations? Or feel like you have to do things in order for them to be done correctly? My ideal client is simply a client looking to learn and grow. I have treated such a wide variety of diagnoses and people from all over the country. I am open to most clients as long as they are adults.
Are you seeking treatment to enrich your life? Are you willing to explore your past, present, and future to gain insight into your illnesses? Are you willing to do the work with me guiding you?
Are you seeking treatment to enrich your life? Are you willing to explore your past, present, and future to gain insight into your illnesses? Are you willing to do the work with me guiding you?
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Eating Disorders Therapists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.