Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Eastlake, OH

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.

I have 10+ years of experience helping people with trauma, anxiety, substance issues, and relationship challenges. I take a trauma-informed approach by focusing on the way past experiences cause problems in the present. I use a combination of open discussion and focused goal-setting to help those I work with achieve mental wellness. I use EMDR Therapy to help resolve past problems that lead to overwhelming emotions and reduce persistent negative feelings about yourself.

My idea of therapy involves being empathetic, validating, and allowing you to express concerns in a calm, nurturing, and welcoming environment. My desire is to create a safe space and build a trusting therapeutic alliance in working towards accomplishing your goals. I aim to help an individual identify their goals and values and build their motivation internally and externally. I specialize in working with individual clients 18 years and older, couples who are experiencing interpersonal conflict, & marital counseling. Issues that I work with include depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship conflict, adjustment issues.

Anxiety can be powerful and confusing, especially when so much in the world is beyond our control. When the things we do in response to stress, grief, loss, and trauma become harmful, the light at the end of the tunnel becomes more distant. I believe in the power of every person to find the strength and ability to move through life’s challenges, and the value of recognizing what is ours to control and what is not. I encourage being careful, not fearful, and I will work with you to establish hope and faith in yourself and the world, while navigating the nuances of various mood and emotional issues.

With special training treating various types of trauma He has helped clients recover from domestic violence, sexual abuse and divorce. With years of counseling couples, he offers marital Therapy for reconciliation and forgiveness helping couples reset and find reconciliation and forgiveness Other specialty areas include: diagnosis of psychopathology and personality disorders as well as experience including treating various types of trauma and abuses'; Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse and Work place bullying.

I received my Master's of Social Work degree at the University of Akron and am currently residing in Akron, Ohio. I specialize in working with individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bereavement, and substance use disorders.

In the words of Debbie Reynolds, 'being normal is vastly overrated.' And let's face it, life right now feels anything but normal. You have big emotions are sapping the life out of you. Your relationships feel extremely draining. And let's face it, maybe it feels like the only routine you have right now is telling others "I'm fine" while you ride up front in the struggle bus. Maybe you're ready to reclaim your peace.

I enjoy helping clients build skills to succeed in life whether they are dealing with life stresses or serious mental health issues. I believe in using an integrated approach tailored to my client's needs. I work with adults, families, children aged 6 and up and teens. I also enjoy working with groups.

Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and helplessness often bring people into psychotherapy. I help children, adolescents, and adults individually or couples with emotional issues. These important issues present in our lives in many ways including relationship problems, feelings of anger, anxiety or depression that many times do not make sense or may feel that things may seem unchangeable. May be difficult to imagine that current circumstances in your life could ever be better. For example, difficulties with work or school performance, or you may simply feel stuck. I also help parents understand their child better.

I believe we have the innate ability to heal ourselves, whether the issue is fear, anxiety, relationship difficulties, communication problems, chronic illness, or even a major life transition. Whether it is emotional / psychological / relationship, I view these as a call for change, growth and development. My approach with my clients is through a partnership and collaboration that fosters a healing journey, new skills, and a plan for wellness and self development. As a life coach, my specialty areas are: individuals experiencing major life transitions, promoting health and wellness, and recovery from childhood trauma.

Hello, here is a little about me: I have been married for 11 years now and I have 2 children. I live in a small town in NE Ohio. I live a pretty quiet and relaxed life. I like to keep things simple and minimal. I love nature and animals. I have many pets at home including a dog, 2 cats and 3 rabbits. I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. I went to college and pursued a master's degree in professional counseling at Liberty University.

“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation.”—bell hooks. Mrs. Miller is a national and international expert on child abuse/neglect, childhood trauma, family violence, and severe stress. Her paper on severe child abuse as torture has been downloaded in 83 countries in all 6 continents. She speaks to international audiences on how to treat complex trauma and developmental trauma in young people using innovative techniques. These include play-based treatment (CCPT, ABPT, Theraplay), sensory and experiential treatment (water, sand, nature), expressive treatments like art, music, animal, and yoga therapy.

Often times, the human experience is anything but easy. With the reality of the unknown, societal pressures to conform, and a never ending to do list, there is no wonder why we tend to feel over worked, stressed, anxious, and mentally unwell. Let's take this opportunity to talk about the individual struggles that we endure at the fault of others and even ourselves. We will work to create a plan of action to manage difficult feelings such as shame, hopelessness, and worthlessness while also gaining insight to pursue making healthy choices and gaining perspective.

This was a rough year. You are anxious, depressed, stressed, burned out, and just plain tired. Getting out of bed and going to work takes all your energy. Relationships are a mess or nonexistent. You feel stuck and it doesn’t seem like things can get any better. Every thought you have is negative and then you start thinking about the past and all that stuff. Next thing you know another year has gone by and things haven’t changed. You want to feel better. You want to make changes in your life. You want better relationships. You want to be the best version of yourself, but something is in the way.

INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP) Exhausted, stressed, overwhelmed? Unable to accomplish day to day activities, your job or schoolwork? Struggling with pain, stomach issues, high blood pressure or diabetes? Can't sleep, concentrate or have changes in your appetite or weight? Been more frustrated and irritable? Are you depressed and anxious and don't know where to turn? You don't need to suffer in silence anymore. I developed the Health and Wellness Intensive Outpatient Program with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and proven coping skills to help you reclaim yourself and your life!

While people come to therapy for different reasons, almost all are in pain. When people are willing to cultivate a better understanding of themselves, it’s easier for them to achieve their goals in therapy and reduce that pain. I’ve been offering counseling since 1997 and have found over the years that people can obtain more peace in their lives and that peace comes from a greater awareness and understanding of themselves. My role in therapy is to guide you through the process and maintain unconditional positive regard for you while we work together.

Now accepting new clients! No longer a wait list. I believe therapy should be tailored to each client because everyone has different needs. It's exciting to get to know each client and how I can be of help to them. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and have a special interest in women's issues, young adults and couples. I have experience treating a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, postpartum depression, and relationship issues. I am committed to upholding the highest ethical and legal standards, as well as participating in professional development to keep up-to-date with the best practices in the field of mental health counseling.

Mental wellness is incredibly important, as a means to practice positive self-care. We need to holistically care for ourselves in a variety of avenues — whatever keeps our tanks full.

I have many years of experience working with individuals who struggle with mental health and addiction problems. I use a skill-based approach to treatment called dialectical behavioral therapy. This type of treatment focuses on learning how to live in the moment, manage interpersonal relationships effectively, handle life's challenges with grace and competence, and understand and deal with feelings in constructive ways. Using my training and diagnostic knowledge I will develop a comprehensive treatment plan that emphasizes relapse prevention and living a life worth living. I work with a team of other mental health professionals including psychiatrists, and counselors.