Female Therapists in Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH

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Amber Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH 44120  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
People can heal from trauma. But you don't have to do this alone. People pleasing, relationship stress, anger, chronic pain, addictions, shame, insecurity; just a few ways trauma tends to show itself in your life. When people decide to get curious about how the wounding moments in life have impacted their self-worth and worldview, then healing can occur. You deserve to heal. And you deserve support through this process. I help people let go of shame, rediscover who they are, and find reasons to smile again. I would be honored to help discover what healing looks like for you, should you choose to no longer travel that path alone.
People can heal from trauma. But you don't have to do this alone. People pleasing, relationship stress, anger, chronic pain, addictions, shame, insecurity; just a few ways trauma tends to show itself in your life. When people decide to get curious about how the wounding moments in life have impacted their self-worth and worldview, then healing can occur. You deserve to heal. And you deserve support through this process. I help people let go of shame, rediscover who they are, and find reasons to smile again. I would be honored to help discover what healing looks like for you, should you choose to no longer travel that path alone.
(216) 294-2858 View (216) 294-2858
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Tonya Black
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH 44120  (Online Only)
"Getting Well to be Whole"..I believe in working together to find an individual solution to the problem(s) you are experiencing. Whether it is a mood disorder, low self-value, boundary setting, family issues, etc., we get to the source of the issue and set obtainable goals to achieve the relief you need and want. I believe there is a deeper, spiritual component to each one of us, to be whole from our inner being outward. There is a freedom to be had from our worries and symptomology, and we will work to find that freedom.
"Getting Well to be Whole"..I believe in working together to find an individual solution to the problem(s) you are experiencing. Whether it is a mood disorder, low self-value, boundary setting, family issues, etc., we get to the source of the issue and set obtainable goals to achieve the relief you need and want. I believe there is a deeper, spiritual component to each one of us, to be whole from our inner being outward. There is a freedom to be had from our worries and symptomology, and we will work to find that freedom.
(216) 415-6193 View (216) 415-6193
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Kierra Rayford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH 44120
Master of Science in Education-Mental Health Counseling in Education-Mental Health Counseling University of Dayton August 2018
Master of Science in Education-Mental Health Counseling in Education-Mental Health Counseling University of Dayton August 2018
(216) 626-7856 View (216) 626-7856
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Karina Rocio Clifford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH 44120
My goal is to create a safe and affirming space to facilitate growth and self-exploration and to support and meet you where you are in life. Together, we can look into what brought you into counseling, take your values into consideration and help build coping and mindfulness skills in order to navigate life or manage stress. I tend to use ACT, CBT, DBT, and EMDR skills in my practice as well. Sometimes we need a safe and unbiased space to go to in order to talk about what we are going through and to encourage growth in new ways. It’s important to take care of our mental health just as we take care of our physical health.
My goal is to create a safe and affirming space to facilitate growth and self-exploration and to support and meet you where you are in life. Together, we can look into what brought you into counseling, take your values into consideration and help build coping and mindfulness skills in order to navigate life or manage stress. I tend to use ACT, CBT, DBT, and EMDR skills in my practice as well. Sometimes we need a safe and unbiased space to go to in order to talk about what we are going through and to encourage growth in new ways. It’s important to take care of our mental health just as we take care of our physical health.
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Ananda Sotherland
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PCC-S, CYT-200
Verified Verified
Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH 44120  (Online Only)
Are you someone everyone turns to for support but find yourself alone in dealing with your own difficulties? All too often trauma, anxiety and depression experienced by folks with marginalized identities becomes masked and unresolved due to a lack of safe spaces to be fully heard and seen. Many of the client's I work with identify as BIPOC, Queer and/or Neurodiverse. I believe that healing is a form of justice and I am passionate about facilitating a safe space for client's who want to do their inner work and be challenged to grow in a space that feels safe and centers healing.
Are you someone everyone turns to for support but find yourself alone in dealing with your own difficulties? All too often trauma, anxiety and depression experienced by folks with marginalized identities becomes masked and unresolved due to a lack of safe spaces to be fully heard and seen. Many of the client's I work with identify as BIPOC, Queer and/or Neurodiverse. I believe that healing is a form of justice and I am passionate about facilitating a safe space for client's who want to do their inner work and be challenged to grow in a space that feels safe and centers healing.
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Sanae A Bean-Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH 44120
Hello my name is suh - nay. 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 their life and relationships, with insight and skills, to help them experience the next level of personal growth and development. I believe learning about ones self can help with ones ability to regulate their emotions and interact with others more effectively.
Hello my name is suh - nay. 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 their life and relationships, with insight and skills, to help them experience the next level of personal growth and development. I believe learning about ones self can help with ones ability to regulate their emotions and interact with others more effectively.
(216) 677-9523 View (216) 677-9523
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Natalie Lodia Chunn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH 44120
As a graduate of Cleveland State University with a Master's Degree in Social Work, I realized how important it is to perform interventions tailored to the population I serve. I specialize in adults struggling with mental health and substance abuse as well as older adults with behavior and mood disturbances. I am a devoted therapist who values building therapeutic relationships with my clients to address their needs. I specialized in a number of interventions including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, & emotion focus therapy to address the many needs of the population I support.
As a graduate of Cleveland State University with a Master's Degree in Social Work, I realized how important it is to perform interventions tailored to the population I serve. I specialize in adults struggling with mental health and substance abuse as well as older adults with behavior and mood disturbances. I am a devoted therapist who values building therapeutic relationships with my clients to address their needs. I specialized in a number of interventions including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, & emotion focus therapy to address the many needs of the population I support.
(216) 284-0695 View (216) 284-0695
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Egypt C Burge
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH 44120
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you settle for less or struggle to create boundaries? Do you constantly put your own needs on the back-burner? Are you having difficulty in your relationships? If you are struggling with difficult emotions (anxiety, depression, anger, guilt) or life circumstances such as change, loss or chronic illness my goal is to empower you to effectively handle life's struggles so that you can live a meaningful and fulfilling life. I can help you gain insight and develop relevant skills that will enhance your ability to cope and thrive despite the circumstances.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you settle for less or struggle to create boundaries? Do you constantly put your own needs on the back-burner? Are you having difficulty in your relationships? If you are struggling with difficult emotions (anxiety, depression, anger, guilt) or life circumstances such as change, loss or chronic illness my goal is to empower you to effectively handle life's struggles so that you can live a meaningful and fulfilling life. I can help you gain insight and develop relevant skills that will enhance your ability to cope and thrive despite the circumstances.
(216) 208-6782 View (216) 208-6782
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Jacquese Southern
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH 44120  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be overwhelming and tough. Sometimes, we need more than our normal support systems. Sometimes, we need help moving forward and healing. Color, sexuality, gender, societal stereotypes, labels and trauma can add to ones struggle to navigate through life. Whatever brings you to counseling, it is my honor and goal to be with you through your journey in healing
Life can be overwhelming and tough. Sometimes, we need more than our normal support systems. Sometimes, we need help moving forward and healing. Color, sexuality, gender, societal stereotypes, labels and trauma can add to ones struggle to navigate through life. Whatever brings you to counseling, it is my honor and goal to be with you through your journey in healing
(216) 262-8883 View (216) 262-8883
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Cara Kless
M Ed, LPCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH 44120
You know there's something wrong but aren't certain how to fix it. Or you know you "should be" doing certain things but can't quite seem to manage to do them. You've tried a lot of different things, some of them helped a bit for a while and some of them didn't seem to help much at all, or made it even worse. I help individuals who want to feel satisfied with their lives but instead feel overwhelmed, out of control, and stuck in the same place no matter what they do.
You know there's something wrong but aren't certain how to fix it. Or you know you "should be" doing certain things but can't quite seem to manage to do them. You've tried a lot of different things, some of them helped a bit for a while and some of them didn't seem to help much at all, or made it even worse. I help individuals who want to feel satisfied with their lives but instead feel overwhelmed, out of control, and stuck in the same place no matter what they do.
(440) 271-8534 View (440) 271-8534
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Stephanie Lewis
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH 44120  (Online Only)
In order to love others, you must love yourself. In order to see others, you must see yourself. In order to strive for greatness, you must believe in greatness. We often seek what we lack, forgetting that we have everything within, as long as we have the mental and emotional stability to see it. It is the anxiety, the sadness, the distress, feeling unseen and unheard that serves as our blockers. These blockers impact our access to abundance. You deserve to feel your best, be your best, so let's seek your best now. What are you willing to do for your abundance, stability, and to live your best life?
In order to love others, you must love yourself. In order to see others, you must see yourself. In order to strive for greatness, you must believe in greatness. We often seek what we lack, forgetting that we have everything within, as long as we have the mental and emotional stability to see it. It is the anxiety, the sadness, the distress, feeling unseen and unheard that serves as our blockers. These blockers impact our access to abundance. You deserve to feel your best, be your best, so let's seek your best now. What are you willing to do for your abundance, stability, and to live your best life?
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Linette Graddic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH 44120  (Online Only)
I am a knowledgeable and compassionate therapist. I specialize in helping people who are struggling with emotional, relational, and personal issues. I use an integrative approach, which means that I draw on a variety of techniques and strategies to help my clients achieve inner healing and spiritual retreat. My ultimate goal is to help each individual develop a greater sense of personal awareness and achieve transformation and wholeness. Your virtual session will be confidential and supportive, where you can feel comfortable sharing your deepest thoughts and feelings.
I am a knowledgeable and compassionate therapist. I specialize in helping people who are struggling with emotional, relational, and personal issues. I use an integrative approach, which means that I draw on a variety of techniques and strategies to help my clients achieve inner healing and spiritual retreat. My ultimate goal is to help each individual develop a greater sense of personal awareness and achieve transformation and wholeness. Your virtual session will be confidential and supportive, where you can feel comfortable sharing your deepest thoughts and feelings.
(216) 220-8253 View (216) 220-8253
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Katie Moody
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH 44120
Not accepting new clients
Friends, life is full of ups and downs. The downs can feel overwhelming and hopeless; personal, relational, community, and systemic issues affect our well-being and functioning. Thank goodness for therapy! As a mental health therapist, my goal is to partner with you to build on your existing strengths, develop new skills, and work through trauma and other challenges. I use a strengths-based approach and non-judgmental curiosity to meet you where you are, support you in identifying goals, and work together with you to create positive change.
Friends, life is full of ups and downs. The downs can feel overwhelming and hopeless; personal, relational, community, and systemic issues affect our well-being and functioning. Thank goodness for therapy! As a mental health therapist, my goal is to partner with you to build on your existing strengths, develop new skills, and work through trauma and other challenges. I use a strengths-based approach and non-judgmental curiosity to meet you where you are, support you in identifying goals, and work together with you to create positive change.
(216) 677-0384 View (216) 677-0384
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Northcoast Afrocentric Counseling
Psychologist, MSSA, PhD
Verified Verified
Buckeye Shaker, Cleveland, OH 44120
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client would be someone who would like to understand what life experiences helped to shape who they are and what they can learn from those experiences. They would like to know how to identify and build on their inner strengths and have someone understand them from a culturally sensitive perspective. Their goals would be to bring back a sense of harmony, balance and mental/emotional well-being and to learn skills to maintain a state of optimal functioning. They would want to raise their consciousness and understand themselves from a mind, body, spirit perspective, so they can be the highest expression of themselves.
My ideal client would be someone who would like to understand what life experiences helped to shape who they are and what they can learn from those experiences. They would like to know how to identify and build on their inner strengths and have someone understand them from a culturally sensitive perspective. Their goals would be to bring back a sense of harmony, balance and mental/emotional well-being and to learn skills to maintain a state of optimal functioning. They would want to raise their consciousness and understand themselves from a mind, body, spirit perspective, so they can be the highest expression of themselves.
(216) 304-4120 View (216) 304-4120

Online Therapists

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Dr. Shu Ling
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44114  (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in treating mood problems (depression, anxiety), couple/family problems, dealing with chronic illnesses, and trauma. I have over 10 years of experience in providing evidence-based treatments (treatments that are based on science and proved to be effective). I was trained by world-renowned experts at institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic. I have been providing psychological services since 2012. I take pride in the quality of my work and I am eager to help you achieve your goals. Native fluency in English & Chinese.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in treating mood problems (depression, anxiety), couple/family problems, dealing with chronic illnesses, and trauma. I have over 10 years of experience in providing evidence-based treatments (treatments that are based on science and proved to be effective). I was trained by world-renowned experts at institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic. I have been providing psychological services since 2012. I take pride in the quality of my work and I am eager to help you achieve your goals. Native fluency in English & Chinese.
(330) 997-3493 View (330) 997-3493
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April Elsasser
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, RYT 200, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44113
The general goals for the client are to identify issues, develop a plan of action, and implement that plan. This is a very personal process. It is educational and developmental by nature. Cures are not immediate, pain-free, or instant by nature, but may require diligent effort and candid exploration. This process often involves experiencing ‘unpleasant’ feelings as part of the counseling process within and outside of scheduled sessions. If you are looking for deep and transformative healing work, I welcome you to explore further. NEW and INTAKE clients please contact me via email - thank you!
The general goals for the client are to identify issues, develop a plan of action, and implement that plan. This is a very personal process. It is educational and developmental by nature. Cures are not immediate, pain-free, or instant by nature, but may require diligent effort and candid exploration. This process often involves experiencing ‘unpleasant’ feelings as part of the counseling process within and outside of scheduled sessions. If you are looking for deep and transformative healing work, I welcome you to explore further. NEW and INTAKE clients please contact me via email - thank you!
(216) 232-9453 View (216) 232-9453
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Michelle J Tauriello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44101
I am a psychotherapist serving a range of adults including those with depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic medical illness, relationship issues, grief/loss issues, identity issues. LGBTQ affirming. You are seeking to reduce the “busy mind,” feel a sense of peace/inner calmness. You are seeking to address why you feel tight, guarded, anxious all the time, in a state of chronic depression. You are seeking to be present, in the moment, "grounded", wanting clear focus, and connection to others. You are willing to explore your emotions and how/where your body holds onto memories and experiences.
I am a psychotherapist serving a range of adults including those with depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic medical illness, relationship issues, grief/loss issues, identity issues. LGBTQ affirming. You are seeking to reduce the “busy mind,” feel a sense of peace/inner calmness. You are seeking to address why you feel tight, guarded, anxious all the time, in a state of chronic depression. You are seeking to be present, in the moment, "grounded", wanting clear focus, and connection to others. You are willing to explore your emotions and how/where your body holds onto memories and experiences.
(732) 347-7813 View (732) 347-7813
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Mindful Living
Counselor, LPCC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44135  (Online Only)
My role is to walk beside my clients as they find their own solutions. I bring a background from journalism, theater, film, event production, dj, and comedy writing to my practice. Clients can expect to be heard and encouraged with genuine empathy and faith in improving life experiences. The modalities I use most are positive psychology , cognitive behavioral, client centered, gestalt, Parent Child Interactive, and trauma informed. I am grateful for every client I am privileged to meet.
My role is to walk beside my clients as they find their own solutions. I bring a background from journalism, theater, film, event production, dj, and comedy writing to my practice. Clients can expect to be heard and encouraged with genuine empathy and faith in improving life experiences. The modalities I use most are positive psychology , cognitive behavioral, client centered, gestalt, Parent Child Interactive, and trauma informed. I am grateful for every client I am privileged to meet.
(216) 284-8381 View (216) 284-8381
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Brenna Kegg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44113
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.
(440) 879-2213 View (440) 879-2213
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Heather Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44114  (Online Only)
It's a privilege to work with clients who have experienced trauma and are ready to take the next step toward healing. Over the course of my career, I have worked with survivors of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, stalking, immigrants, refugees, and aslyees, as well as folks with anxiety and depression. I have worked with many single mothers, people in recovery, people facing difficult choices, and folks who just need an empathetic ear. I would love to support you through the process of healing from trauma and creating the life you want.
It's a privilege to work with clients who have experienced trauma and are ready to take the next step toward healing. Over the course of my career, I have worked with survivors of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, stalking, immigrants, refugees, and aslyees, as well as folks with anxiety and depression. I have worked with many single mothers, people in recovery, people facing difficult choices, and folks who just need an empathetic ear. I would love to support you through the process of healing from trauma and creating the life you want.
(216) 284-4499 View (216) 284-4499

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.