Humanistic Therapists in Fairview Park, OH
Klare Heston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairview Park, OH 44126
I work exclusively with adults - individuals or couples. My strength is working on relationship issues / patterns, and helping clients to heal from trauma. Please remember, no matter what you are struggling with, healing can occur.
I work exclusively with adults - individuals or couples. My strength is working on relationship issues / patterns, and helping clients to heal from trauma. Please remember, no matter what you are struggling with, healing can occur.
As a counselor, I believe we grow through relationship with others. I treat therapy as an equal partnership where we can explore your strengths, values, and hopes, to help you use your power to reach your goals. I know that feeling seen and heard by your therapist matters, so I work to create a space where you can feel safe to be authentic and open. Our mental health may be informed by our experiences, communities, culture, and larger social issues in our world. Because of this, I know that you’re the expert in your life, and my role is to help you explore, practice, and plan the next steps to build the life you want.
As a counselor, I believe we grow through relationship with others. I treat therapy as an equal partnership where we can explore your strengths, values, and hopes, to help you use your power to reach your goals. I know that feeling seen and heard by your therapist matters, so I work to create a space where you can feel safe to be authentic and open. Our mental health may be informed by our experiences, communities, culture, and larger social issues in our world. Because of this, I know that you’re the expert in your life, and my role is to help you explore, practice, and plan the next steps to build the life you want.
Sometimes we just need our own space—a space to process, explore, and challenge ourselves to learn and grow from our situations. My goal is to help people develop new insight and understanding of their experiences and make changes that allow for a happier, healthier version of oneself. I place a lot of value on the therapeutic relationship—it has the power to help and heal. I strive to create a space where people feel safe and accepted, so they can dig deep and make change happen.
Sometimes we just need our own space—a space to process, explore, and challenge ourselves to learn and grow from our situations. My goal is to help people develop new insight and understanding of their experiences and make changes that allow for a happier, healthier version of oneself. I place a lot of value on the therapeutic relationship—it has the power to help and heal. I strive to create a space where people feel safe and accepted, so they can dig deep and make change happen.
Jasmine Crump
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairview Park, OH 44126
Not accepting new clients
As a counselor, I aim at creating a non-judgmental safe space for all my clients by showing compassion, empathy, and respect by using a person-centered feminist approach to counseling. I believe every individual is the expert of their own lives and believe that counseling is a collaboration between the client and counselor. I believe by employing the above techniques and collaborating with individuals, couples, groups, and families, clients can achieve their most significant potential while maintaining a healthy, happy lifestyle!
As a counselor, I aim at creating a non-judgmental safe space for all my clients by showing compassion, empathy, and respect by using a person-centered feminist approach to counseling. I believe every individual is the expert of their own lives and believe that counseling is a collaboration between the client and counselor. I believe by employing the above techniques and collaborating with individuals, couples, groups, and families, clients can achieve their most significant potential while maintaining a healthy, happy lifestyle!
Kristin Shufelt
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, ATR
Verified Verified
Fairview Park, OH 44126
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with children (6+), adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma. Additionally, I work with the older adult population (65+) with a focus on cognitive impairment and end-of-life concerns. I utilize unconditional positive regard and a strength-based approach to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. As Registered Art Therapist, I also utilize Person-Centered art therapy interventions, when applicable.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with children (6+), adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma. Additionally, I work with the older adult population (65+) with a focus on cognitive impairment and end-of-life concerns. I utilize unconditional positive regard and a strength-based approach to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. As Registered Art Therapist, I also utilize Person-Centered art therapy interventions, when applicable.
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Kristin Atzberger Hunt LISW/S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
I have been in clinical practice for 20 years and I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and families that are stuck in painful, old patterns and crave increased emotional, spiritual, and physical health. I am a Humanistic therapist and I approach therapy as a collaborative process in which I help you improve coping skills and gain insight about your own experience. You are the expert of your own life, and together we can cultivate new ground, and explore your personal themes in a safe, confidential environment.
I have been in clinical practice for 20 years and I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and families that are stuck in painful, old patterns and crave increased emotional, spiritual, and physical health. I am a Humanistic therapist and I approach therapy as a collaborative process in which I help you improve coping skills and gain insight about your own experience. You are the expert of your own life, and together we can cultivate new ground, and explore your personal themes in a safe, confidential environment.
Danya Contractor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My theoretical framework is based in intersectional feminism, acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT), and humanistic therapies, including person-centered and existential therapy.
Hi, I’m Danya. I believe that everyone has the potential to transform their life. If there is something about your life that you wish to change, I will meet you with respect, humility, and clinical expertise. There is no “ideal client” for me, but we will work well together if you are curious, open-minded, and actively engaged in sessions. If you appreciate candid and compassionate communication, we might be a good match. Whatever you are dealing with, I’m here to listen and support. As your counselor, I'll work to provide a nonjudgmental space to safely explore your emotions, thoughts, identities, and experiences together.
My theoretical framework is based in intersectional feminism, acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT), and humanistic therapies, including person-centered and existential therapy.
Hi, I’m Danya. I believe that everyone has the potential to transform their life. If there is something about your life that you wish to change, I will meet you with respect, humility, and clinical expertise. There is no “ideal client” for me, but we will work well together if you are curious, open-minded, and actively engaged in sessions. If you appreciate candid and compassionate communication, we might be a good match. Whatever you are dealing with, I’m here to listen and support. As your counselor, I'll work to provide a nonjudgmental space to safely explore your emotions, thoughts, identities, and experiences together.
She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), humanistic therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused brief therapy, among others.
Stephanie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 6 years of experience in counseling individuals with mental health or drug and alcohol concerns. Prior to that she was a case manager for clients with mental health concerns for 10 years and has been working in the mental health field for a total of 23 years. Stephanie is passionate about helping teens, adults, and couples to live life as the best version of themselves. Stephanie specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, LGBTQIA, relationship issues, and substance use.
She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), humanistic therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused brief therapy, among others.
Stephanie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 6 years of experience in counseling individuals with mental health or drug and alcohol concerns. Prior to that she was a case manager for clients with mental health concerns for 10 years and has been working in the mental health field for a total of 23 years. Stephanie is passionate about helping teens, adults, and couples to live life as the best version of themselves. Stephanie specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, LGBTQIA, relationship issues, and substance use.
April Elsasser
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, RYT 200, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
I offer a humanistic approach to counseling.
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!
I offer a humanistic approach to counseling.
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!
I commonly utilize art therapy, CBT, interpersonal psychotherapy, and humanistic.
Counseling takes courage to pursue and it's my privilege to work alongside my clients in helping them help themselves. I aim to create a safe and affirming space for clients to work toward their personal healing. This space starts with a therapeutic relationship built on trust and acceptance, no matter life’s journey, or the paths you are on.
I commonly utilize art therapy, CBT, interpersonal psychotherapy, and humanistic.
Counseling takes courage to pursue and it's my privilege to work alongside my clients in helping them help themselves. I aim to create a safe and affirming space for clients to work toward their personal healing. This space starts with a therapeutic relationship built on trust and acceptance, no matter life’s journey, or the paths you are on.
Faur's therapeutic orientation includes a humanistic, compassionate, person centered approach to therapy.
Dr. Faur is a licensed psychologist in Ohio specializing in the treatment of OCD, PTSD, anxiety and depression. She has diverse experience working with children, adolescents and adults during graduate training, fellowship in Psychiatry at the Boston University School of Medicine/Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology and the Cleveland VA. Dr. Faur offers diagnostic assessment and empirically based treatment. She is passionate about working with adults with a variety of disorders, life problems and existential crises as well as helping young people struggling with self-esteem, depression, anxiety and behavioral problems.
Faur's therapeutic orientation includes a humanistic, compassionate, person centered approach to therapy.
Dr. Faur is a licensed psychologist in Ohio specializing in the treatment of OCD, PTSD, anxiety and depression. She has diverse experience working with children, adolescents and adults during graduate training, fellowship in Psychiatry at the Boston University School of Medicine/Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology and the Cleveland VA. Dr. Faur offers diagnostic assessment and empirically based treatment. She is passionate about working with adults with a variety of disorders, life problems and existential crises as well as helping young people struggling with self-esteem, depression, anxiety and behavioral problems.
Monica Nainiger
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
I employ a humanistic person centered, multicultural, experiential and practical approach to help clients gain a better awareness of their hurdles in life along with the courage and strength to overcome them.
I currently serve as a child/adolescent/adult/couple. family therapist with Westlake Counseling and wellnessworking with clients of all backgrounds and ages. I understand how important forming a crucial working relationship with someone you can trust can be- feeling like you have a partner in arms to help guide you through challenging experiences life brings to us as well as serving as a support when you need it most in figuring out how to utilize your strengths in bringing about lasting change.
I employ a humanistic person centered, multicultural, experiential and practical approach to help clients gain a better awareness of their hurdles in life along with the courage and strength to overcome them.
I currently serve as a child/adolescent/adult/couple. family therapist with Westlake Counseling and wellnessworking with clients of all backgrounds and ages. I understand how important forming a crucial working relationship with someone you can trust can be- feeling like you have a partner in arms to help guide you through challenging experiences life brings to us as well as serving as a support when you need it most in figuring out how to utilize your strengths in bringing about lasting change.
Anthony W McWilliams
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44135
I also plan to use integrative therapy to incorporate therapies such as humanistic, behavioral, and cognitive therapy.
I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adult men and women. Each person carries a ton of pressure from internal and external forces. Why go down that road alone? I am here to be a helper in your journey. The goal is to help you be the person you want to be. My primary focus is mood disorders, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Overall, we shall look to assist you in becoming emotionally and mentally sound.
I also plan to use integrative therapy to incorporate therapies such as humanistic, behavioral, and cognitive therapy.
I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adult men and women. Each person carries a ton of pressure from internal and external forces. Why go down that road alone? I am here to be a helper in your journey. The goal is to help you be the person you want to be. My primary focus is mood disorders, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Overall, we shall look to assist you in becoming emotionally and mentally sound.
The most important aspect of my work is building a therapeutic relationship with you the client. The goal is for you to move towards self-awareness, to become free of misconceptions and to become aligned within your total self. I have developed a warm, centered approach to counseling through more than 20 years of experience, counseling in agencies and private practice. I also conduct my sessions in Spanish and Portuguese. My goal is to provide a safe and welcoming environment where you'll feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and feelings and developing your strengths to achieve your goals. Currently offering Tele health .
The most important aspect of my work is building a therapeutic relationship with you the client. The goal is for you to move towards self-awareness, to become free of misconceptions and to become aligned within your total self. I have developed a warm, centered approach to counseling through more than 20 years of experience, counseling in agencies and private practice. I also conduct my sessions in Spanish and Portuguese. My goal is to provide a safe and welcoming environment where you'll feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and feelings and developing your strengths to achieve your goals. Currently offering Tele health .
I have a deep appreciation for the journey you may be on in searching for a therapist. I have experience and training in working with a variety of issues for individuals across the lifespan, including: depression, anxiety, mood disorders (including perinatal mood disorders), adjustment to life transitions, bereavement, disordered eating, weight related concerns, stress management, workplace burnout, trauma, disease management, functioning pertaining to LGQBT+ identities, and more. I also conduct Adult ADHD assessments.
I have a deep appreciation for the journey you may be on in searching for a therapist. I have experience and training in working with a variety of issues for individuals across the lifespan, including: depression, anxiety, mood disorders (including perinatal mood disorders), adjustment to life transitions, bereavement, disordered eating, weight related concerns, stress management, workplace burnout, trauma, disease management, functioning pertaining to LGQBT+ identities, and more. I also conduct Adult ADHD assessments.
Hannah Mansell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
As you leave our sessions, I strive to leave you feeling valued, accepted, and heard. To me, it is of the utmost importance to build genuine and trusting relationships with clients. This creates the foundation for healing. Together we will unpack what is getting in the way of you functioning at your best and determine a path forward. I will help you to connect with your feelings, build upon your strengths, reconstruct limiting beliefs, and determine which coping strategies make sense for you. Through our work together, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and learn to honor your most authentic you.
As you leave our sessions, I strive to leave you feeling valued, accepted, and heard. To me, it is of the utmost importance to build genuine and trusting relationships with clients. This creates the foundation for healing. Together we will unpack what is getting in the way of you functioning at your best and determine a path forward. I will help you to connect with your feelings, build upon your strengths, reconstruct limiting beliefs, and determine which coping strategies make sense for you. Through our work together, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and learn to honor your most authentic you.
Amy Salim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LCDC-CS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Olmsted, OH 44070
Have you ever felt lost, unsure, ungrounded to your authentic self? I know I have during different periods of my life journey. Through my own experience, as a client and a therapist, I have seen how therapy can help support people with both big and small life challenges. Life can be hard, and I strive to provide a safe space for people to explore their vulnerabilities, because the strength to overcome challenges is closer than you think. I have primarily been working with young adults over the past 15 years in a variety of settings. I enjoy working with clients who are going through life transitions because “adulting” is hard.
Have you ever felt lost, unsure, ungrounded to your authentic self? I know I have during different periods of my life journey. Through my own experience, as a client and a therapist, I have seen how therapy can help support people with both big and small life challenges. Life can be hard, and I strive to provide a safe space for people to explore their vulnerabilities, because the strength to overcome challenges is closer than you think. I have primarily been working with young adults over the past 15 years in a variety of settings. I enjoy working with clients who are going through life transitions because “adulting” is hard.
Rebecca M Eckenrode
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, CHT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
You feel like you might never trust again. Your most intimate partner betrayed you and you are stuck wondering how you will recover. You do not have to navigate the messiness of infidelity alone. Or maybe you have suffered an unspeakable loss. You have tried to navigating the storms of healing alone & feel stuck. Sometimes our emotions are too big to feel alone. You are ready to feel empowered, reconnected to yourself. Maybe you are a mom who has lost herself in the roles of motherhood, craving a moment of feeling like yourself again. Guilt, fatigue, worry, sadness, anger, sometimes it is too much to feel.
You feel like you might never trust again. Your most intimate partner betrayed you and you are stuck wondering how you will recover. You do not have to navigate the messiness of infidelity alone. Or maybe you have suffered an unspeakable loss. You have tried to navigating the storms of healing alone & feel stuck. Sometimes our emotions are too big to feel alone. You are ready to feel empowered, reconnected to yourself. Maybe you are a mom who has lost herself in the roles of motherhood, craving a moment of feeling like yourself again. Guilt, fatigue, worry, sadness, anger, sometimes it is too much to feel.
Welcome! You can expect a down-to-earth approach as we navigate daily life and reduce distress. I believe suffering is a natural response to life's difficulties and, thus, work through a non-pathologizing lens. Experienced in treating couples, adults, and teens 16+ with feelings of depression and anxiety—as well as issues related to relationships, grief and loss, sexuality and identity, trauma, stress management, and life transitions. Therapy is individualized for each client to support reaching a version of self that aligns with their unique values and objectives.
Welcome! You can expect a down-to-earth approach as we navigate daily life and reduce distress. I believe suffering is a natural response to life's difficulties and, thus, work through a non-pathologizing lens. Experienced in treating couples, adults, and teens 16+ with feelings of depression and anxiety—as well as issues related to relationships, grief and loss, sexuality and identity, trauma, stress management, and life transitions. Therapy is individualized for each client to support reaching a version of self that aligns with their unique values and objectives.
Kate Klancher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
It is my belief that the counseling process must be tailored to meet the individual’s needs. You may want to address the ways past experiences have shaped your life, learn skills to help cope with the issues you are currently facing, find a deeper meaning in your life, or move towards healing. Whatever your goals, we will work together to determine a way forward that will be most effective for you.
It is my belief that the counseling process must be tailored to meet the individual’s needs. You may want to address the ways past experiences have shaped your life, learn skills to help cope with the issues you are currently facing, find a deeper meaning in your life, or move towards healing. Whatever your goals, we will work together to determine a way forward that will be most effective for you.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.