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Juliane specializes in treating issues such as trauma, coping with terminal and long term illness, compassion fatigue/burnout, anxiety, depression, end of life issues, and grief/ bereavement.
Juliane has a master’s degree from University of Kentucky and is a supervising licensed independent social worker with 25 years of experience. She has experience working with individuals, families and couples ranging from age 5 to 99 in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, homes, residential treatment facilities, outpatient community mental health and adolescent detention centers. Most recently Juliane has worked with people coping with major illness (particularly cancer).
Juliane specializes in treating issues such as trauma, coping with terminal and long term illness, compassion fatigue/burnout, anxiety, depression, end of life issues, and grief/ bereavement.
Juliane has a master’s degree from University of Kentucky and is a supervising licensed independent social worker with 25 years of experience. She has experience working with individuals, families and couples ranging from age 5 to 99 in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, homes, residential treatment facilities, outpatient community mental health and adolescent detention centers. Most recently Juliane has worked with people coping with major illness (particularly cancer).
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Catholic Charities Geauga County serves families, couples, and individuals of all ages with mental health, relationship, and substance use issues. We take a holistic and person center approach to meet each person and family’s needs and collaborate extensively with other community agencies, hospitals, and residential programs.
Catholic Charities Geauga County serves families, couples, and individuals of all ages with mental health, relationship, and substance use issues. We take a holistic and person center approach to meet each person and family’s needs and collaborate extensively with other community agencies, hospitals, and residential programs.
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Lauren Kustec
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Lauren Kustec is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Akron and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Lauren has experience working with individuals, couples, and families from various backgrounds and of all ages. Lauren has provided treatment to individuals with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, and other mental health issues that impact daily living.
Lauren Kustec is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Akron and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Lauren has experience working with individuals, couples, and families from various backgrounds and of all ages. Lauren has provided treatment to individuals with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, and other mental health issues that impact daily living.
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Kathleen Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 (Online Only)
Kathleen Hobson Davis (she/her) is a licensed independent social worker with over 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and the adults who love them. She has enjoyed providing individual, group and family counseling in a variety of settings, including outpatient community mental health, transitional housing, partial hospitalization, pre-K through 12th grade regular and special education programs, and online caregiver support groups.
Kathleen Hobson Davis (she/her) is a licensed independent social worker with over 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and the adults who love them. She has enjoyed providing individual, group and family counseling in a variety of settings, including outpatient community mental health, transitional housing, partial hospitalization, pre-K through 12th grade regular and special education programs, and online caregiver support groups.
Online Therapists
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Christopher Zalewski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 (Online Only)
My primary specialty is working with individuals diagnosed with a long-term illness and their care partners.
"The only thing constant is change." Life is full of moments that require major adjustments to how we live, think, and act in the world. These times of adjustment can often be stressful, even painful. On the other hand, there exists enormous opportunity for growth during these times of change.
My primary specialty is working with individuals diagnosed with a long-term illness and their care partners.
"The only thing constant is change." Life is full of moments that require major adjustments to how we live, think, and act in the world. These times of adjustment can often be stressful, even painful. On the other hand, there exists enormous opportunity for growth during these times of change.
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Hi, welcome! I am so happy you’re here! My name is Casey, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have worked with a variety of populations throughout my career. I started off working with teens and adolescents who struggled with behavioral issues at home and in the school setting. I have since ventured into working with adults and older adults who suffer from chronic illnesses. Whether you suffer from a chronic illness, chronic pain, have dealt with depression and anxiety, or you just feel like life could be better I want to assist you in developing healthy coping skills in order to improve your quality of life.
Hi, welcome! I am so happy you’re here! My name is Casey, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have worked with a variety of populations throughout my career. I started off working with teens and adolescents who struggled with behavioral issues at home and in the school setting. I have since ventured into working with adults and older adults who suffer from chronic illnesses. Whether you suffer from a chronic illness, chronic pain, have dealt with depression and anxiety, or you just feel like life could be better I want to assist you in developing healthy coping skills in order to improve your quality of life.
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My focus includes the LGBTQ community, sexual health and dysfunction, chronic illness, the HIV+ community, identity development, and women’s issues and wellness. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, including community mental health, college counseling clinics, and hospitals. I utilize a feminist and person-centered approach that draws from several theoretical models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I aim to create a validating, judgment-free space that promotes change and healing.
My focus includes the LGBTQ community, sexual health and dysfunction, chronic illness, the HIV+ community, identity development, and women’s issues and wellness. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, including community mental health, college counseling clinics, and hospitals. I utilize a feminist and person-centered approach that draws from several theoretical models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I aim to create a validating, judgment-free space that promotes change and healing.
![Photo of Jennifer M. Outland, MSEd, LPCC-S, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e882ddc8-8683-4142-ab3d-34434c1a5641/3/320x400.png)
I specialize in Women's Issues, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Family Dynamic Concerns, Chronic Illness and Life transitions.
Welcome. Choosing to see a therapist isn’t easy, and finding the right one can be even more difficult. Whether your reason for therapy is to gain support through a life transition, better manage your mental health or to seek more purpose in your life, it is my hope you will find healing on your path to wellness. I am a therapist that meets you where you are at in your journey while providing reflective and supportive feedback.
I specialize in Women's Issues, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Family Dynamic Concerns, Chronic Illness and Life transitions.
Welcome. Choosing to see a therapist isn’t easy, and finding the right one can be even more difficult. Whether your reason for therapy is to gain support through a life transition, better manage your mental health or to seek more purpose in your life, it is my hope you will find healing on your path to wellness. I am a therapist that meets you where you are at in your journey while providing reflective and supportive feedback.
![Photo of Ryan L Dunn - New Life Counseling, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43b47ebf-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Services offered include treatment for Depression & Anxiety, Marriage & Family Problems, Parenting & Child Behavioral Problems, Post-Trauma Problems, Pain Management, and Attention-Deficit & Hyperactivity.
Dr. Dunn is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience and expertise in providing treatment to adults. He was born and raised in Holmes County, Ohio. He served as a U.S. Air Force Psychologist for four years before establishing a private practice in Columbus, and then in 1998 opened New Life Counseling in Dover. In addition to treatment of depression, anxiety, and marital and family problems, he provides more specialized treatment in pain management. He lives with his wife and two children near Dover, and they are active in a local church.
Services offered include treatment for Depression & Anxiety, Marriage & Family Problems, Parenting & Child Behavioral Problems, Post-Trauma Problems, Pain Management, and Attention-Deficit & Hyperactivity.
Dr. Dunn is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience and expertise in providing treatment to adults. He was born and raised in Holmes County, Ohio. He served as a U.S. Air Force Psychologist for four years before establishing a private practice in Columbus, and then in 1998 opened New Life Counseling in Dover. In addition to treatment of depression, anxiety, and marital and family problems, he provides more specialized treatment in pain management. He lives with his wife and two children near Dover, and they are active in a local church.
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Wilma Mast
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Millersburg, OH 44654 (Online Only)
Having coped with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and PTSD throughout my life, counseling is not just a profession for me; it is an opportunity to share the skills that I use every day. My personal journey with mental health challenges gives me empathy and understanding, enriching my ability to connect with others who are struggling. Whether you're dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, religious trauma or LGBTQ+ issues, I am here to support you in your journey towards healing and personal development.
Having coped with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and PTSD throughout my life, counseling is not just a profession for me; it is an opportunity to share the skills that I use every day. My personal journey with mental health challenges gives me empathy and understanding, enriching my ability to connect with others who are struggling. Whether you're dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, religious trauma or LGBTQ+ issues, I am here to support you in your journey towards healing and personal development.
![Photo of Leslie L Tranovich, LPCC-S, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ac9f7397-5e20-456c-8b5e-92c0603761cb/1/320x400.jpeg)
I treat adults of all ages and have experience with a variety of concerns and diagnoses, including depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, chronic illness, ADHD, trauma and more.
“The only way out is through”- Robert Frost. I believe that each individual has the innate ability to heal themselves and already knows the answers that they seek. You are the expert in your life, but I will walk alongside you as you face life’s challenges. My job is to aid individuals in discovering solutions and becoming the best version of themselves. I strive to welcome you into an environment that is open, safe, and comfortable. Together we will build a therapeutic relationship that will allow you to be vulnerable and honest without fear of judgement.
I treat adults of all ages and have experience with a variety of concerns and diagnoses, including depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, chronic illness, ADHD, trauma and more.
“The only way out is through”- Robert Frost. I believe that each individual has the innate ability to heal themselves and already knows the answers that they seek. You are the expert in your life, but I will walk alongside you as you face life’s challenges. My job is to aid individuals in discovering solutions and becoming the best version of themselves. I strive to welcome you into an environment that is open, safe, and comfortable. Together we will build a therapeutic relationship that will allow you to be vulnerable and honest without fear of judgement.
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Yael Farkas (Vineburg)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University Heights, OH 44118
I have extensive clinical experience with survivors of abuse & trauma, individuals with Eating Disorders, Chronic Pain, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety related disorders.
I believe anyone brave enough to seek out therapy is motivated to make a change in how they cope, experience, and take charge of all that life throws at them. As a mental health counselor, I am here to walk with and encourage you as you empower yourself to continue to live a life of meaning and purpose. I will help you identify and work with your strengths, values, and goals, no matter what baggage and background seems to weigh you down.
I have extensive clinical experience with survivors of abuse & trauma, individuals with Eating Disorders, Chronic Pain, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety related disorders.
I believe anyone brave enough to seek out therapy is motivated to make a change in how they cope, experience, and take charge of all that life throws at them. As a mental health counselor, I am here to walk with and encourage you as you empower yourself to continue to live a life of meaning and purpose. I will help you identify and work with your strengths, values, and goals, no matter what baggage and background seems to weigh you down.
![Photo of Sharyn Koch, MA, LPCC-S, Drug & Alcohol Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d902c06b-965c-474d-b51b-4ba82f62e9be/1/320x400.jpeg)
With expertise in treating anxiety, ADHD, childhood behavior issues, depression, grief, medical conditions/health psychology, midlife transitions, pain management, PTSD/trauma, somatoform disorders, and women's issues, Sharyn is deeply committed to helping her clients navigate life's challenges with resilience and empowerment. Sharyn’s passion lies in using creative interventions to facilitate emotional exploration and promote healing. Drawing upon her background in art therapy, she harnesses the power of creative expression to help clients gain. into their emotions and develop healthy coping skills.
With expertise in treating anxiety, ADHD, childhood behavior issues, depression, grief, medical conditions/health psychology, midlife transitions, pain management, PTSD/trauma, somatoform disorders, and women's issues, Sharyn is deeply committed to helping her clients navigate life's challenges with resilience and empowerment. Sharyn’s passion lies in using creative interventions to facilitate emotional exploration and promote healing. Drawing upon her background in art therapy, she harnesses the power of creative expression to help clients gain. into their emotions and develop healthy coping skills.
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I have experience treating a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, relational and intimacy issues, chronic pain, and grief and loss.
Have you been searching for a therapeutic relationship where you can feel genuinely heard, seen, and valued as your authentic self? Or perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or concerns in your relationships with family, friends, or partner(s)? I recognize the immense importance of finding the right fit in a clinician, and my priority is to meet my clients right where they are, and to co-create a safe and empathic space that will facilitate meaningful connection. Using a client-centered approach, I provide integrative, identity-affirming, trauma-informed, sex-positive, kink-allied, and culturally sensitive care.
I have experience treating a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, relational and intimacy issues, chronic pain, and grief and loss.
Have you been searching for a therapeutic relationship where you can feel genuinely heard, seen, and valued as your authentic self? Or perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or concerns in your relationships with family, friends, or partner(s)? I recognize the immense importance of finding the right fit in a clinician, and my priority is to meet my clients right where they are, and to co-create a safe and empathic space that will facilitate meaningful connection. Using a client-centered approach, I provide integrative, identity-affirming, trauma-informed, sex-positive, kink-allied, and culturally sensitive care.
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Barbara Kappus Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, ERYT, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
Creating balance in mind, body and spirit is my personal and professional mission. I have been in the counseling field for over two decades. My experience has been very extensive from working with young children in a psychiatric setting to counseling the Geriatric population in hospital and nursing home settings to educating clients on integrative therapeutic approaches like yoga. Currently, my focus has been treating women issues, depression and anxiety issues, physical illness and traumas, parenting issues, cognitive impairment and life transitions. I prefer adults but have been skilled in working with children.
Creating balance in mind, body and spirit is my personal and professional mission. I have been in the counseling field for over two decades. My experience has been very extensive from working with young children in a psychiatric setting to counseling the Geriatric population in hospital and nursing home settings to educating clients on integrative therapeutic approaches like yoga. Currently, my focus has been treating women issues, depression and anxiety issues, physical illness and traumas, parenting issues, cognitive impairment and life transitions. I prefer adults but have been skilled in working with children.
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I often see people with looping thoughts, emotional flashbacks, chronic pain, invisible illness, and codependent mindsets.
I offer an integrative approach to psychological healing that works directly with the mind-body connection allowing access to the stories that trick our brains into believing hopeless, anxious, or burdensome thoughts. This gentle and powerful approach to the change process recognizes the biological, psychological, and social elements of suffering. We will work together to design a therapeutic experience that aligns with your values, comfort level, story, and symptoms.
I often see people with looping thoughts, emotional flashbacks, chronic pain, invisible illness, and codependent mindsets.
I offer an integrative approach to psychological healing that works directly with the mind-body connection allowing access to the stories that trick our brains into believing hopeless, anxious, or burdensome thoughts. This gentle and powerful approach to the change process recognizes the biological, psychological, and social elements of suffering. We will work together to design a therapeutic experience that aligns with your values, comfort level, story, and symptoms.
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Dr. Stringer is currently treating children over the age of 12, adults, older adults, couples, and individuals. She has extensive experience treating anxiety, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, adjustment disorders, occupational stress, personality disorders, chronic pain and illness as well as anger management issues. Of particular interest is resiliency and building protective factors to increase coping skills whether it is at work, with family or with a life change.
Dr. Stringer is currently treating children over the age of 12, adults, older adults, couples, and individuals. She has extensive experience treating anxiety, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, adjustment disorders, occupational stress, personality disorders, chronic pain and illness as well as anger management issues. Of particular interest is resiliency and building protective factors to increase coping skills whether it is at work, with family or with a life change.
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Evolution Counseling and Yoga
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, ERYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Medina, OH 44256
It is human to have pain and suffer.
We are here to support you addressing issues, stresses, and hurts. Whether you are ready to heal hurt and trauma, looking to improve coping skills and symptoms, or create more self-compassion, we can help you unpack your issues, deal with them in a helpful way, and reach your goals. Our specialties include the diagnosis & treatment of trauma related disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders & grief. We offer diagnostic assessments and empirically based treatment. We can help you to engage in or re-engage fully in life, honoring your personal goals in your life and in counseling.
It is human to have pain and suffer.
We are here to support you addressing issues, stresses, and hurts. Whether you are ready to heal hurt and trauma, looking to improve coping skills and symptoms, or create more self-compassion, we can help you unpack your issues, deal with them in a helpful way, and reach your goals. Our specialties include the diagnosis & treatment of trauma related disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders & grief. We offer diagnostic assessments and empirically based treatment. We can help you to engage in or re-engage fully in life, honoring your personal goals in your life and in counseling.
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I work with clients on the path to improve quality of life, build agency and recognize where control lies, to feel empowered, learn to advocate for self and community, and to acknowledge the pain and trauma from a society not friendly to all people.
I enjoy working with diverse groups of clients and I'm pretty adaptable to the needs of clients. It's important to me that you have a positive experience in therapy as my client and I focus on building positive therapeutic relationship. I work with adults who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, whether they are well established in the community or just beginning exploration, people who want to improve their quality of life whether that be through confidence, lifestyle changes, or challenging unhealthy societal views. If you struggle with mental health concerns, women's issues, or issues related to lifestyle changes.
I work with clients on the path to improve quality of life, build agency and recognize where control lies, to feel empowered, learn to advocate for self and community, and to acknowledge the pain and trauma from a society not friendly to all people.
I enjoy working with diverse groups of clients and I'm pretty adaptable to the needs of clients. It's important to me that you have a positive experience in therapy as my client and I focus on building positive therapeutic relationship. I work with adults who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, whether they are well established in the community or just beginning exploration, people who want to improve their quality of life whether that be through confidence, lifestyle changes, or challenging unhealthy societal views. If you struggle with mental health concerns, women's issues, or issues related to lifestyle changes.
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Kassandra Johnston
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC, LICDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Akron, OH 44303
Kassandra is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor as well as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. She is a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a Masters of Science in Professional Counseling. Kassandra especially enjoys working with young adults experiencing mood disorders, ADHD and phase of life issues or those who are experiencing the impact of chronic illness in their daily lives. Kassandra also has experience working with couples- both traditional and polyamory- and individuals who align themselves with the LGBTQIA+ and/or kink communities.
Kassandra is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor as well as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. She is a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a Masters of Science in Professional Counseling. Kassandra especially enjoys working with young adults experiencing mood disorders, ADHD and phase of life issues or those who are experiencing the impact of chronic illness in their daily lives. Kassandra also has experience working with couples- both traditional and polyamory- and individuals who align themselves with the LGBTQIA+ and/or kink communities.
Chronic Pain Therapists
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.