Female Therapists in Akron, OH

Catholic Charities Family and Community Outreach Center serves families, couples, and individuals of all ages with mental health, relationship, and substance use issues. We take a holistic and person centered approach to meet the needs of each person and family we serve. We collaborate extensively with other community agencies, hospitals, and residential programs to provide the most complete services possible. We strive to give each individual, couple, and family the health and happiness they seek!

Michelle Ferrant is a licensed clinical social worker. She earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Northwestern State University and her master's degree in social work from Louisiana State University. She has more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has advanced training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide (CBT-S), and also uses dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). She currently provides individual and couples counseling to adults 18 to 65+.

Genaye Ladousier is a licensed independent social worker with twelve years of social service, case management and clinical experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University, Northridge and her master's degree in Social Work from California State University, Chico. She has advanced training in trauma therapy. As a certified yoga instructor, Genaye also offers a holistic approach to achieving balance between the mind and body.

Sorry... NOT accepting new clients at this time! Welcome! I love being a therapist and assisting clients through anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, chronic illness/pain, career/education/life transitions, LGBTQ+ concerns, neurodiversity, Partners of Addicts, peri/post-natal, peri/post menopause, parenting, relationships, spirituality, sexuality, & trauma. I see adults 18+ using trauma informed Somatic Therapy skills to cope with fight, flight, fawn, freeze, & pain responses. We will deepen our ability to ‘respond’ rather than ‘react’ while developing healthy and supportive communication and coping skills.

Leighann is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with more than three years of experience in direct practice. She graduated from Ohio University in 2018 with a Bachelor in Social Work degree. In 2019 she graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Master of Science in Social Administration degree with focuses in Direct Practice in Mental Health in Adults. Leighann uses Trauma informed CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Strength Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness as main approaches. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Her main areas of focus include Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and Women's Issues.

Hello, I am Susan Havens LPCC-S. I have over 20 years of counseling experience. I enjoy working with trauma, PTSD my goal is to strengthen my clients to be more productive in life. Just want to help the hurting that may have been too afraid to ask for help or people that was told nothing was wrong with them.

With over 20 years of experience in the counseling field, Cynthia A. Criss, LPC, Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, founded a private practice, Open Hearts, Open Minds Counseling Services specializing in the treatment of addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma and intimacy disorders. Treatment of intimacy disorders may include a focus on sexual compulsivity, infidelity and relational trauma. Cynthia helps persons to create healthy and intimate relationships. She provides individual, group, couples and family therapy in the treatment of addiction (sexual compulsive behavior, drugs, alcohol), depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Robyn Skolnik is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2011. She has dual Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of Akron. Robyn feels strongly about the client having a say in their treatment, and finding interventions that work best for them and their needs. In her free time, Robyn enjoys traveling, going to baseball games, and spending time with her family. If you know Robyn then you also know she has a love of experiencing new pop culture things, from movies to music to food!

You deserve to live a life that energizes and excites you to get out of bed each day (or at least after that first cup of coffee)! You deserve to feel your best so you can be the best version of yourself in every situation. Many people come to coaching or counseling because they feel overwhelmed, stuck, lacking purpose/direction, or want help moving past obstacles they've felt in front of them for years. I understand because I have been there too.

Kara Zepp is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She has a Bachelors of Arts in psychology from Bowling Green State University and a Masters of Arts of Education in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of Akron. With over four years of experience in community mental health focused working predominantly with children and adolescents. She has experience working with clients who have experienced anxiety, depression, behavior difficulties, ADHD, and life change adjustments. She has training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

My greatest passion is to bring healing to individuals. I am dedicated to helping individuals gain wisdom, and knowledge and bringing restoration, healthiness, strength, and unity to relationships. The most significant thing to me is to help others self-evaluate and to find healthy, positive perspectives of themselves. Through recognition and past hurts, individuals can recognize their triggers and life stressors and learn to have better response mechanisms in life. I am loyal, dedicated, compassionate, and persevere through life challenges with my clients. Through education and life experiences, I am dedicated to helping my clients

Dr. Katherine Alouani is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and conducing a variety of psychological assessments. She believes that an important part of the therapeutic process is the fit between the client, therapist, and method. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy offers a therapeutic base and guides us to find the method that works for you. The key is to find the therapist you feel comfortable with who has the knowledge and experience to facilitate use of the evidencebased approach. Dr. Alouani is committed to finding the right approach that will work for you!.

McKenzie Hays is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2020. McKenzie fully believes in working alongside clients to create meaningful change and investing in a strong therapeutic relationship. Mental health is not always one-size fits all and McKenzie is passionate about working alongside someone to find what will be uniquely helpful for that individual. She often utilizes skills and techniques from DBT, ACT and Motivation Interviewing to fully understand the person in front of her as well as assist in achieving client goals.

Are you struggling with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, or navigating life transitions? You seek a compassionate, experienced therapist who can provide support during evenings and weekends. You want to feel empowered to change, develop new skills, and find peace of mind.

Throughout life we go through many transitions that can challenge our sense of identity and self esteem. Many of us experience depression or anxiety. I help clients navigate life and relationships, with insight and skills, to help them experience the next level of personal growth and development. I believe knowledge of self and the ability to regulate our emotional reactivity, combined with effective coping and communication skills, contribute to personal clarity and confidence. Connecting to, and sharing, our best self enhances and deepens our experience of our life and relationships. How can we make your life better?

"Being happy is of the utmost importance. Success in anything is through happiness." My treatment approach is holistic, encompassing the mind, body and spirit connection and traditional therapeutic orientation. Recognizing that each person is unique, I utilize a client centered and a humanistic approach. Providing a safe, respectful, compassionate, supportive and confidential environment is vital to the process of healing and empowering the individual. I have expertise in treating Grief and Loss, Death and Dying, Divorce and Separation, Addiction and Recovery, Sexual Abuse, Depression, Anxiety and Parenting.

A warm welcome to all courageous seekers. Do you struggle with anxiety/social anxiety, stage of life changes, grief, low self worth, confidence, assertiveness, boundaries, identity, or relationships? I would love to help you get unstuck, to heal, and reconnect to your wisdom in these areas and more. I truly believe there is a path to finding greater mental and emotional resilience, psychological flexibility and creative ways to find peace in the body and mind. I am a down to earth, direct/dynamic, experienced, holistic provider who will help you to help yourself cope, accept what is difficult, and reduce anxiety and depression.

Lauren O'Brien is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor who has been practicing since 2011. She graduated from John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Lauren believes in following her clients on their individual journey and joining with them to create an individualized approach to care. Lauren offers a humanistic approach to care, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral therapy, elements of Gestalt therapy and person-centered therapy.

You have made a huge step. I know it’s hard. I’ve been there. As a result, I chose to help others as I was helped. I utilize multiple methods of therapy however always focus on identifying your strengths as well as your current issues. Remember, life is a journey and you have miles to go! Let me help make it the best years. I believe we all can change and have worked with wonderful people over the years that have created a life beyond their expectations. . Let me help you achieve finding what you need. Available to clients anywhere in Ohio.