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Elias Decker
LPC Intern, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kent, OH 44240
Not accepting new clients
As a mental health professional, I have had the pleasure of working alongside several amazing and unique people. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, general life issues, substance abuse, complex trauma, and psychosis. I also specialize in working with Transgender individuals and general LGBTQ+ issues.
As a mental health professional, I have had the pleasure of working alongside several amazing and unique people. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, general life issues, substance abuse, complex trauma, and psychosis. I also specialize in working with Transgender individuals and general LGBTQ+ issues.
(234) 203-5663 View (234) 203-5663

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Ardelle M. Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LICDC-C
Verified Verified
Streetsboro, OH 44241  (Online Only)
It is my esteemed honor to walk alongside you as you embark upon your therapeutic process. As your partner throughout this process, I am committed to being an empathetic and active listener while equipping you with the tools necessary to respond appropriately to your triggers. My role as a Psychotherapist is to merely assist you in identifying areas of growth while developing strategies to help you in meeting your individual treatment goals. My clinical beliefs are that we must treat the entire person, mind, body and spirit, in order to witness longstanding change. Congratulations for taking the first step in your healing journey.
It is my esteemed honor to walk alongside you as you embark upon your therapeutic process. As your partner throughout this process, I am committed to being an empathetic and active listener while equipping you with the tools necessary to respond appropriately to your triggers. My role as a Psychotherapist is to merely assist you in identifying areas of growth while developing strategies to help you in meeting your individual treatment goals. My clinical beliefs are that we must treat the entire person, mind, body and spirit, in order to witness longstanding change. Congratulations for taking the first step in your healing journey.
(330) 366-1653 View (330) 366-1653
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Dr. Sherdene A Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, LPCC-S, LMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Streetsboro, OH 44241  (Online Only)
DO YOU DESIRE CHANGE? Are you tired of being stuck? You can have a better quality of life. Do you have relationship problems (dating, married, family, getting along with others)? You have been "STUCK AND FRUSTRATED" too long...Call me. Are you seriously dating and considering marriage? Completing a premarital program is a MUST - "Before you plan your wedding, Plan your marriage!" Do you struggle with depression, anxiety and life issues..Let's start your journey....YOU CAN HAVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE!
DO YOU DESIRE CHANGE? Are you tired of being stuck? You can have a better quality of life. Do you have relationship problems (dating, married, family, getting along with others)? You have been "STUCK AND FRUSTRATED" too long...Call me. Are you seriously dating and considering marriage? Completing a premarital program is a MUST - "Before you plan your wedding, Plan your marriage!" Do you struggle with depression, anxiety and life issues..Let's start your journey....YOU CAN HAVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE!
(440) 607-4720 View (440) 607-4720
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Monica Myers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Stow, OH 44224
As a therapist I always aim to provide a safe, caring, confidential space for people to come to share their struggles and goals. I want to provide an environment that will help people work through their struggles to obtain their goals. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Supervisory Designation and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I graduated from the University of Akron with a Master of Social Work. I have more than 15 years of experience in the field. I enjoy working with adults and there is no cap on age!
As a therapist I always aim to provide a safe, caring, confidential space for people to come to share their struggles and goals. I want to provide an environment that will help people work through their struggles to obtain their goals. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Supervisory Designation and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I graduated from the University of Akron with a Master of Social Work. I have more than 15 years of experience in the field. I enjoy working with adults and there is no cap on age!
(234) 233-7847 View (234) 233-7847
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Nyema Bedell
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Waitlist for new clients
We all need someone who will listen and walk alongside us. Someone that will provide support, healing, and encouragement during our difficult times in life." I strive to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment to assist individuals, couples and/or children during every season of life.
We all need someone who will listen and walk alongside us. Someone that will provide support, healing, and encouragement during our difficult times in life." I strive to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment to assist individuals, couples and/or children during every season of life.
(234) 386-1054 View (234) 386-1054
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Prad A Georges
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, JD, MBA
Verified Verified
Stow, OH 44224  (Online Only)
Substance abuse, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Depression, Anger Management, Trauma, PTSD, Stress, ADHD, Couple’s issues, Family Cohesion, Parenting issues are just a few of the challenges that I help my clients confront.
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(234) 235-3077 View (234) 235-3077
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The Reality of HOPE
Counselor, PhD, PCC-S
Verified Verified
Akron, OH 44312
I currently offer individual therapy to address mood disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders and other issues related to behavioral health, stress, and grief. I am experienced in both individual and group crisis counseling and offer relationship, and family therapy. I am working on offering several therapeutic groups including a support/educational group for parents of behaviorally challenged children, a sexual assault group and a homicide support group for surviving family members. In home counseling for agoraphobic situations are available.
I currently offer individual therapy to address mood disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders and other issues related to behavioral health, stress, and grief. I am experienced in both individual and group crisis counseling and offer relationship, and family therapy. I am working on offering several therapeutic groups including a support/educational group for parents of behaviorally challenged children, a sexual assault group and a homicide support group for surviving family members. In home counseling for agoraphobic situations are available.
(330) 752-6247 View (330) 752-6247
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Plumb Line Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44222
Plumb Line Counseling is a welcoming, neutral place where the client from age 5 to 90 can resolve difficulties. Confidentiality is important with safety as key, maintaining ethics and professionalism, within these boundaries a human presence is provided. Individual counseling involves a holistic effort from both counselor and client, that includes a working partnership - exercising interventions outside of session to obtain goals. This office provides interventions for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neurological disorders, personality disorders, and interpersonal problems with respect for cultural backgrounds.
Plumb Line Counseling is a welcoming, neutral place where the client from age 5 to 90 can resolve difficulties. Confidentiality is important with safety as key, maintaining ethics and professionalism, within these boundaries a human presence is provided. Individual counseling involves a holistic effort from both counselor and client, that includes a working partnership - exercising interventions outside of session to obtain goals. This office provides interventions for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neurological disorders, personality disorders, and interpersonal problems with respect for cultural backgrounds.
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Vladimir Mordashov
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fairlawn, OH 44334
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in trauma, anxiety, and depression with a trauma focused therapy certification. Rather than simply managing the symptoms, the therapy aims to solve the core causes that are often carried for many years. Due to this, most of my clients frequently see significant improvement within 3 to 6 sessions. As a trauma informed counselor, I do not ask my clients to share the details and re-experience their wounds.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in trauma, anxiety, and depression with a trauma focused therapy certification. Rather than simply managing the symptoms, the therapy aims to solve the core causes that are often carried for many years. Due to this, most of my clients frequently see significant improvement within 3 to 6 sessions. As a trauma informed counselor, I do not ask my clients to share the details and re-experience their wounds.
(234) 742-4185 View (234) 742-4185
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Dr. Nicole Walton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hudson, OH 44236
I believe therapy can be a beneficial tool to assist those who are hurting, dissatisfied, or filled with uncertainty. Sometimes we find ourselves struggling in our relationships. We may have persistent sadness or worries that get in the way of life. We may have losses that are too difficult to process on our own. Or we may feel our life has just gotten off track. There are many reasons to seek therapy. Do you want to learn and try new coping skills? Do you want to improve a relationship? Do you want help working through a problem in your life? I can help. I offer therapy in-person or online and have evening availability.
I believe therapy can be a beneficial tool to assist those who are hurting, dissatisfied, or filled with uncertainty. Sometimes we find ourselves struggling in our relationships. We may have persistent sadness or worries that get in the way of life. We may have losses that are too difficult to process on our own. Or we may feel our life has just gotten off track. There are many reasons to seek therapy. Do you want to learn and try new coping skills? Do you want to improve a relationship? Do you want help working through a problem in your life? I can help. I offer therapy in-person or online and have evening availability.
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Mary Beth Stevens
Counselor, MEd, LPCC, BCN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
The human brain is shaped by experience. Sometimes those experiences can be overwhelming, leaving us at a loss for how to integrate them into the greater context of our lives. No matter how much we talk about it, we can often still feel stuck, sometimes even after years of talk therapy! Through a powerful combination of trauma-informed approaches, it is possible for these patterns to be reversed. I hold out tremendous hope for change because I have seen the power of the brain to heal from deep wounding.
The human brain is shaped by experience. Sometimes those experiences can be overwhelming, leaving us at a loss for how to integrate them into the greater context of our lives. No matter how much we talk about it, we can often still feel stuck, sometimes even after years of talk therapy! Through a powerful combination of trauma-informed approaches, it is possible for these patterns to be reversed. I hold out tremendous hope for change because I have seen the power of the brain to heal from deep wounding.
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Christine Elliott
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hudson, OH 44236
I'm glad you are considering improving your life by starting psychotherapy. I am an experienced clinical psychologist who listens carefully and compassionately, gives you my best assessment of your situation, and works with you to set goals based on what you most want from therapy. I combine years of research-based knowledge with warmth and acceptance in our work together.
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(216) 438-8045 View (216) 438-8045

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Jessica Holland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avon, OH 44011
My clinical experience includes anxiety (PTSD, OCD, general anxiety disorders), mood disorders (depression, Bipolar disorder), trauma, adolescent/child behavioral issues, adjustment difficulties, couples counseling, and faith-based counseling.
My name is Jessica Holland and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor licensed in the state of Ohio. Over the 10 years that I have been practicing as a Master’s level clinician, I have provided counseling to clients of all ages in a community mental health setting and to foster, adoptive, and biological families in the home and school setting through my work as an Intensive Home-Based Therapist. I work with clients of all ages, addressing a variety of mental and emotional issues.
My clinical experience includes anxiety (PTSD, OCD, general anxiety disorders), mood disorders (depression, Bipolar disorder), trauma, adolescent/child behavioral issues, adjustment difficulties, couples counseling, and faith-based counseling.
My name is Jessica Holland and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor licensed in the state of Ohio. Over the 10 years that I have been practicing as a Master’s level clinician, I have provided counseling to clients of all ages in a community mental health setting and to foster, adoptive, and biological families in the home and school setting through my work as an Intensive Home-Based Therapist. I work with clients of all ages, addressing a variety of mental and emotional issues.
(440) 683-6539 View (440) 683-6539
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Dr. Noriyo Shoji-Schaffner
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Elyria, OH 44035
Are you navigating personality disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety & depression, marital & familial conflicts, & grief? Are you ready to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve your well-being by being open to asking tough questions, tackling big issues, and pursuing outcomes with perseverance? My goal is to provide support in improving relationships, managing stress, overcoming trauma, adopting healthier coping skills, & embracing fulfilling life options. My 15 years of clinical experience as a racial/ethnic minority practitioner has allowed me to cultivate expertise to assist racial/ethnic minority groups.
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(440) 739-7605 View (440) 739-7605
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Julianna Waller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
I have had the pleasures of working in different areas of the mental health field including domestic violence, sexual assault, drug and alcohol, and LGBTQIA+. I have been drawn to work with teens and young adults who deal with symptoms of Chronic Illnesses, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, Addiction, Anxiety, and Depression. I use Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). This is an action-oriented where individuals learn to stop avoiding, denying, and struggling with their inner emotions. They accept that these deeper feelings are natural responses to certain situations that should not prevent them from moving.
I have had the pleasures of working in different areas of the mental health field including domestic violence, sexual assault, drug and alcohol, and LGBTQIA+. I have been drawn to work with teens and young adults who deal with symptoms of Chronic Illnesses, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, Addiction, Anxiety, and Depression. I use Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). This is an action-oriented where individuals learn to stop avoiding, denying, and struggling with their inner emotions. They accept that these deeper feelings are natural responses to certain situations that should not prevent them from moving.
(740) 267-4349 View (740) 267-4349
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Deborah Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
East Cleveland, OH 44112
Hi! My name is Deborah, and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, parenting, autism, bipolar disorder, and more. I aim to create a safe environment and build a trusting, nourishing relationship where you can start your journey of healing and growth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, parenting, autism, bipolar disorder, behavioral challenges, and more.
Hi! My name is Deborah, and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, parenting, autism, bipolar disorder, and more. I aim to create a safe environment and build a trusting, nourishing relationship where you can start your journey of healing and growth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, parenting, autism, bipolar disorder, behavioral challenges, and more.
(216) 465-6329 View (216) 465-6329
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Amanda Nowman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with supervisory designation (LISW-S) and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) providing therapy services to residents of Ohio. My background includes working with adolescent, adult, and geriatric clients to address concerns related to substance use, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and many other conditions. I hold a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Social Work from Olivet Nazarene University.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with supervisory designation (LISW-S) and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) providing therapy services to residents of Ohio. My background includes working with adolescent, adult, and geriatric clients to address concerns related to substance use, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and many other conditions. I hold a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Social Work from Olivet Nazarene University.
(440) 636-1606 View (440) 636-1606
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Deborah Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Canton, OH 44705
Hi! My name is Deborah, and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, parenting, autism, bipolar disorder, and more. I aim to create a safe environment and build a trusting, nourishing relationship where you can start your journey of healing and growth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, parenting, autism, bipolar disorder, behavioral challenges, and more.
Hi! My name is Deborah, and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, parenting, autism, bipolar disorder, and more. I aim to create a safe environment and build a trusting, nourishing relationship where you can start your journey of healing and growth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, parenting, autism, bipolar disorder, behavioral challenges, and more.
(440) 664-2502 View (440) 664-2502
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Audra Popik
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LIDC
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
Imagine feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the complexities of relationships and addiction. You might be a new parent grappling with perinatal depression, or someone navigating the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. Your goal is to find balance, peace, and a path forward. You need a compassionate guide who understands your struggles and can offer practical, effective strategies to help you heal and thrive.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the complexities of relationships and addiction. You might be a new parent grappling with perinatal depression, or someone navigating the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. Your goal is to find balance, peace, and a path forward. You need a compassionate guide who understands your struggles and can offer practical, effective strategies to help you heal and thrive.
(440) 703-6258 View (440) 703-6258
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Tonya M Watts
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Canton, OH 44703
Sometimes life situations have a way of claiming the hope that fuel our lives. Here at Restoring Hope Counseling Services the goal is to help you to restore the hope that life's experiences have depleted. We offer tools to assist you in gaining the ability to thrive. Restoring Hope Counseling Services LLC is committed to providing quality mental health services in a friendly welcoming environment. We offer evening appointments and try to work around your schedule as much as possible. Call today and get started living up to your full potential.
Sometimes life situations have a way of claiming the hope that fuel our lives. Here at Restoring Hope Counseling Services the goal is to help you to restore the hope that life's experiences have depleted. We offer tools to assist you in gaining the ability to thrive. Restoring Hope Counseling Services LLC is committed to providing quality mental health services in a friendly welcoming environment. We offer evening appointments and try to work around your schedule as much as possible. Call today and get started living up to your full potential.
(234) 413-1116 View (234) 413-1116
Bipolar Disorder Therapists

What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?

Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.

What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?

Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.

What kinds of problems does therapy help with?

Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.

What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?

Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.