Emotionally Focused Therapists in Chesterland, OH

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Leah Fellenstein
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Chesterland, OH 44026
Waitlist for new clients
It is my goal as a therapist to support and encourage individuals to make the necessary changes needed for emotional stability and wellness. When working with a client, I focus on the skills they need to better cope with or overcome the challenges and stressors they face. Whether someone is dealing with a reoccurring mental health concern, a relational issue, or a life transition, I strive to provide a safe space where people can process, reflect, learn and grow.
It is my goal as a therapist to support and encourage individuals to make the necessary changes needed for emotional stability and wellness. When working with a client, I focus on the skills they need to better cope with or overcome the challenges and stressors they face. Whether someone is dealing with a reoccurring mental health concern, a relational issue, or a life transition, I strive to provide a safe space where people can process, reflect, learn and grow.
(440) 701-5384 View (440) 701-5384
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Marissa Hadney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chesterland, OH 44026
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults who are interested in identifying and exploring the way their emotions and thoughts can affect their actions. I look to help clients as motivated individuals that can achieve their own personal growth and change.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults who are interested in identifying and exploring the way their emotions and thoughts can affect their actions. I look to help clients as motivated individuals that can achieve their own personal growth and change.
(440) 553-8522 View (440) 553-8522
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Compassion Enriched Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chesterland, OH 44026
Life often presents us with daunting obstacles that can leave us feeling isolated, anxious, invalidated, and uncertain about the path forward. The idea of ever feeling better might seem like an elusive dream, taunting our insecurities. But what if I told you that you possess the inner strength to transform that dream into reality? What if you discovered a wellspring of self-compassion that radiates love and positivity, infectiously touching the lives of those around you?
Life often presents us with daunting obstacles that can leave us feeling isolated, anxious, invalidated, and uncertain about the path forward. The idea of ever feeling better might seem like an elusive dream, taunting our insecurities. But what if I told you that you possess the inner strength to transform that dream into reality? What if you discovered a wellspring of self-compassion that radiates love and positivity, infectiously touching the lives of those around you?
(440) 643-4687 View (440) 643-4687
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Teresa Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, IMFT-S, PCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chesterland, OH 44026
Dr. Teresa Rogers (she/her) is the owner of The Relationship Center. She graduated from the University of Akron with a Doctorate of Philosophy. Dr. Rogers is a licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. She works with couples, families and individuals on a variety of presenting concerns. Currently, she supervises pre-license level clinicians in counseling and marriage and family therapy fields. Teresa's treatment process integrates the therapeutic power of nature, EMDR, movement and mindfulness practices to support each client in meeting their mental health goals.
Dr. Teresa Rogers (she/her) is the owner of The Relationship Center. She graduated from the University of Akron with a Doctorate of Philosophy. Dr. Rogers is a licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. She works with couples, families and individuals on a variety of presenting concerns. Currently, she supervises pre-license level clinicians in counseling and marriage and family therapy fields. Teresa's treatment process integrates the therapeutic power of nature, EMDR, movement and mindfulness practices to support each client in meeting their mental health goals.
(330) 238-4022 View (330) 238-4022

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Rachel M. Croce
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chardon, OH 44024  (Online Only)
I am trained in Level 1 Gottman and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), using these techniques to increase intimacy, create secure bonds, and strengthen communication among couples.
I am a Marriage & Family Therapist, licensed independently in both Massachusetts and Ohio. I work with couples, families, and individuals in therapeutic settings to assess, diagnose and treat trauma, infidelity, divorce, anxiety, relational hurts, depression, parent/child dysfunctions, grief and loss, life transitions, and other mental health symptoms.
I am trained in Level 1 Gottman and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), using these techniques to increase intimacy, create secure bonds, and strengthen communication among couples.
I am a Marriage & Family Therapist, licensed independently in both Massachusetts and Ohio. I work with couples, families, and individuals in therapeutic settings to assess, diagnose and treat trauma, infidelity, divorce, anxiety, relational hurts, depression, parent/child dysfunctions, grief and loss, life transitions, and other mental health symptoms.
(440) 226-0257 View (440) 226-0257
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Jill Gilberd - Couples and Marriage Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022  (Online Only)
I have practiced treating a wide range of mood, attachment, trauma, and adjustment challenges by utilizing EFT, CBT and other evidence-based approaches.
I chose the path of therapy because I am passionate about working with couples to repair, reconnect and rebuild from past ruptures. There are moments in life when we experience challenges that we feel unprepared to manage and our relationships can suffer. I believe that in those moments, counseling can offer the support, insight, and tools to work through those challenges. My hope is to support you both; creating a safe space to work collaboratively where you both can develop new awareness about yourselves as well as one another, heal from past wounds and improve the level of security and vulnerability within the relationship.
I have practiced treating a wide range of mood, attachment, trauma, and adjustment challenges by utilizing EFT, CBT and other evidence-based approaches.
I chose the path of therapy because I am passionate about working with couples to repair, reconnect and rebuild from past ruptures. There are moments in life when we experience challenges that we feel unprepared to manage and our relationships can suffer. I believe that in those moments, counseling can offer the support, insight, and tools to work through those challenges. My hope is to support you both; creating a safe space to work collaboratively where you both can develop new awareness about yourselves as well as one another, heal from past wounds and improve the level of security and vulnerability within the relationship.
(216) 350-1764 View (216) 350-1764
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Cleveland Couples Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Euclid, OH 44121
Cleveland Couples Therapy LLC specializes in providing couples counseling in the greater Cleveland area. Molly Simkins Sluk is a Couples and Family Therapist with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy EFT who specializes in helping couples build greater intimacy and successfully navigate conflicts. She helps couples understand and resolve the underlying needs and emotions that drive the conflict in their relationships. Molly also provides parenting support and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy for parents seeking to strengthen relationships with children and collaboratively face various family and life stressors.
Cleveland Couples Therapy LLC specializes in providing couples counseling in the greater Cleveland area. Molly Simkins Sluk is a Couples and Family Therapist with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy EFT who specializes in helping couples build greater intimacy and successfully navigate conflicts. She helps couples understand and resolve the underlying needs and emotions that drive the conflict in their relationships. Molly also provides parenting support and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy for parents seeking to strengthen relationships with children and collaboratively face various family and life stressors.
(216) 242-1262 View (216) 242-1262
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Amini B Dais
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Beachwood, OH 44122
My approach uses: Gottman, EFT.
My ideal client is someone who wants to heal, grow and live their very best life. Often times we become stuck in our circumstances, and with healing comes freedom. My clients want to understand their experiences and gain strength to overcome them. They desire a life filled with joy, peace, and happiness. I work with clients to help them process, understand and release what's holding them down. I listen to and guide my clients through processing and creating goals to get them to the life they desire .
My approach uses: Gottman, EFT.
My ideal client is someone who wants to heal, grow and live their very best life. Often times we become stuck in our circumstances, and with healing comes freedom. My clients want to understand their experiences and gain strength to overcome them. They desire a life filled with joy, peace, and happiness. I work with clients to help them process, understand and release what's holding them down. I listen to and guide my clients through processing and creating goals to get them to the life they desire .
(216) 877-9152 View (216) 877-9152
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Lara Waldenmaier
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willoughby, OH 44094  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes we all need a safe space to share our stories with a caring and unbiased listener, and I want to provide that for you. I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years and licensed as a Professional Counselor since 2004. With experience working with many different types of people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, panic, mental and physical illnesses, relationship issues and so on, I am passionate about helping college students, couples, internationals, jobseekers and adults of any age who are seeking emotional healing, mental health, support and direction for their life's struggles and spiritual questions.
Sometimes we all need a safe space to share our stories with a caring and unbiased listener, and I want to provide that for you. I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years and licensed as a Professional Counselor since 2004. With experience working with many different types of people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, panic, mental and physical illnesses, relationship issues and so on, I am passionate about helping college students, couples, internationals, jobseekers and adults of any age who are seeking emotional healing, mental health, support and direction for their life's struggles and spiritual questions.
(440) 540-5258 View (440) 540-5258
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Mimi Hanley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA MFT, LPC
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
I am passionate about the transformative power of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) to help couples reconnect and stop their negative cycle of painful disconnection, conflict, anger and hurt. EFT combines theory and structure into an effective model that helps guide couples back to a secure and loving relationship. I use EFT because I’ve seen its powerful results in couples’ lives. EFT has shown unparalleled success in helping distressed couples to restore and deepen their emotional connection.
I am passionate about the transformative power of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) to help couples reconnect and stop their negative cycle of painful disconnection, conflict, anger and hurt. EFT combines theory and structure into an effective model that helps guide couples back to a secure and loving relationship. I use EFT because I’ve seen its powerful results in couples’ lives. EFT has shown unparalleled success in helping distressed couples to restore and deepen their emotional connection.
(216) 487-1957 View (216) 487-1957
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Lanaya McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Chardon, OH 44024  (Online Only)
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have a passion for helping people. I became a therapist to help and encourage people. I have a wide variety of experience. I worked in community health for several years. During that time, I saw a multitude up clients with a variety of issues to include but not limited to addiction, depression, bi - polar disorder, and many others. I provided care inpatient and outpatient and ran many different types of groups for adults and children. I worked with children and families on our juvenile unit as well.
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have a passion for helping people. I became a therapist to help and encourage people. I have a wide variety of experience. I worked in community health for several years. During that time, I saw a multitude up clients with a variety of issues to include but not limited to addiction, depression, bi - polar disorder, and many others. I provided care inpatient and outpatient and ran many different types of groups for adults and children. I worked with children and families on our juvenile unit as well.
(216) 284-1471 View (216) 284-1471
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Sharon Hermanowski
Counselor, LPCC, MS , RDN
Verified Verified
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Everybody has times in their lives when they need help. These times can include periods of loss, transition, and when experiencing overwhelming emotions, or anxiety. I work from the approach of helping people identify and utilize their supports, inner strengths, and resilience to work through these issues. I believe that everyone has a natural capacity to heal and can do so in a supportive and caring therapeutic environment.
Everybody has times in their lives when they need help. These times can include periods of loss, transition, and when experiencing overwhelming emotions, or anxiety. I work from the approach of helping people identify and utilize their supports, inner strengths, and resilience to work through these issues. I believe that everyone has a natural capacity to heal and can do so in a supportive and caring therapeutic environment.
(216) 930-1925 View (216) 930-1925
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Erin Heltzel Moore
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Chardon, OH 44024
Not accepting new clients
Hi!! Thank you for visiting my profile and I commend you for making a decision to release that which is no longer serving you and accept yourself as beautifully flawed. I am an eclectic therapist specializing in EMDR, yet catering treatment plans which meet the needs of my clients and their willingness to change. I specifically work with children and adults who have a history of trauma which is impairing their ability to function and prohibiting them from living freely and wholly.
Hi!! Thank you for visiting my profile and I commend you for making a decision to release that which is no longer serving you and accept yourself as beautifully flawed. I am an eclectic therapist specializing in EMDR, yet catering treatment plans which meet the needs of my clients and their willingness to change. I specifically work with children and adults who have a history of trauma which is impairing their ability to function and prohibiting them from living freely and wholly.
(330) 899-4876 View (330) 899-4876
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Brianna Laquatra
Counselor, MEd, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mentor, OH 44060
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a National Certified Counselor credential who provides individual counseling services to adults who present with a variety of mental health concerns. I have experience with individual therapy as well as group therapy. I utilize evidenced-based treatment approaches including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to best support you and guide you in meeting your treatment goals. I will help you to navigate challenging life changes through a collaborative and engaging therapeutic process by teaching coping skills to help you build a life worth living.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a National Certified Counselor credential who provides individual counseling services to adults who present with a variety of mental health concerns. I have experience with individual therapy as well as group therapy. I utilize evidenced-based treatment approaches including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to best support you and guide you in meeting your treatment goals. I will help you to navigate challenging life changes through a collaborative and engaging therapeutic process by teaching coping skills to help you build a life worth living.
(440) 595-3695 View (440) 595-3695
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Amber Kadouri Sanda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Beachwood, OH 44122  (Online Only)
In today’s society, we all come in different shape, sizes, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. We all have unique personalities, goals, and aspirations. There is no “one” right path to being the best you. I come from a multicultural home with two different cultural views and experiences. I was taught and believe that being the best version of our selves takes work. I want to aid you along that journey of self-discovery and becoming the best version of self. I graduated from Cleveland State university with a study in Psychology and Religion. I am completing my master’s degree in Marriage and family therapy at Capella University.
In today’s society, we all come in different shape, sizes, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. We all have unique personalities, goals, and aspirations. There is no “one” right path to being the best you. I come from a multicultural home with two different cultural views and experiences. I was taught and believe that being the best version of our selves takes work. I want to aid you along that journey of self-discovery and becoming the best version of self. I graduated from Cleveland State university with a study in Psychology and Religion. I am completing my master’s degree in Marriage and family therapy at Capella University.
(833) 254-3278 View (833) 254-3278
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Donna Murray
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Chardon, OH 44024  (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.
(216) 677-2386 View (216) 677-2386
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Renee R Molzon Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chardon, OH 44024
Waitlist for new clients
You know yourself best. I would love to help you bring out the best in yourself. I believe in a client centered approach to therapy. We will focus on your needs and concerns to develop an appropriate plan. I work with individuals who are dealing with mood disorders, dual diagnosis, grief, anxiety, depression, and those who have, or whose loved ones have, a chronic illness or dementia. I utilize many treatment methods to provide the support and education that you are requesting. We will complete a diagnostic assessment in order to develop the best course of treatment for you or your family.
You know yourself best. I would love to help you bring out the best in yourself. I believe in a client centered approach to therapy. We will focus on your needs and concerns to develop an appropriate plan. I work with individuals who are dealing with mood disorders, dual diagnosis, grief, anxiety, depression, and those who have, or whose loved ones have, a chronic illness or dementia. I utilize many treatment methods to provide the support and education that you are requesting. We will complete a diagnostic assessment in order to develop the best course of treatment for you or your family.
(440) 276-3949 View (440) 276-3949
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Connie Weil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lyndhurst, OH 44124
If you have a relationship challenge, you have come to the right place. Whether you are struggling with your marriage, an adolescent child, a parent, sibling or even a friend or work colleague; you can sort it out with me. I can support a family that is divorcing to have the most healthy transition. I work with individual issues that effect relationships such as anxiety disorders, current and past abuse, along with the full range of adolescent struggles.
If you have a relationship challenge, you have come to the right place. Whether you are struggling with your marriage, an adolescent child, a parent, sibling or even a friend or work colleague; you can sort it out with me. I can support a family that is divorcing to have the most healthy transition. I work with individual issues that effect relationships such as anxiety disorders, current and past abuse, along with the full range of adolescent struggles.
(216) 452-7302 View (216) 452-7302
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Beth Gracey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023  (Online Only)
Beth Gracey has over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families as an independently licensed social worker. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Master's degree in Social Work. She has been the Children's Program Coordinator at the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board for over 10 years. She serves as co-chair of the Summit County Youth Suicide Prevention Committee, and Summit County Trauma Informed Care Coalition. She is a Level One Certified Trauma Practitioner and certified perinatal mood disorder specialist.
Beth Gracey has over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families as an independently licensed social worker. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Master's degree in Social Work. She has been the Children's Program Coordinator at the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board for over 10 years. She serves as co-chair of the Summit County Youth Suicide Prevention Committee, and Summit County Trauma Informed Care Coalition. She is a Level One Certified Trauma Practitioner and certified perinatal mood disorder specialist.
(440) 517-4466 View (440) 517-4466
Family Pride Northeast Ohio, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISWS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chardon, OH 44024
Family Pride offers mental health and chemical dependency counseling and support services to children, youth and families throughout northeast Ohio. Services include individual, couples, family and group counseling as well as case management to individuals ages 3 and up. Our goal is to best serve our families within a supportive, flexible model of service. We provide services in the home, office location, and throughout the community (such as at school, work, or comfortable location).
Family Pride offers mental health and chemical dependency counseling and support services to children, youth and families throughout northeast Ohio. Services include individual, couples, family and group counseling as well as case management to individuals ages 3 and up. Our goal is to best serve our families within a supportive, flexible model of service. We provide services in the home, office location, and throughout the community (such as at school, work, or comfortable location).
(440) 776-8075 View (440) 776-8075

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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.