Humanistic Therapists in Lakewood, OH
Your strengths and needs are as unique as your reasons for seeking therapy in the first place. This is why I take a conversational, client-centered, humanistic approach to therapy. This approach incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I truly believe there is no problem too small or large to address in therapy, and in fact, one does not need to be experiencing a specific issue to benefit from the opportunity for personal growth counseling offers. No matter what circumstances may have brought you here, please accept my invitation to reach out today.
Your strengths and needs are as unique as your reasons for seeking therapy in the first place. This is why I take a conversational, client-centered, humanistic approach to therapy. This approach incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I truly believe there is no problem too small or large to address in therapy, and in fact, one does not need to be experiencing a specific issue to benefit from the opportunity for personal growth counseling offers. No matter what circumstances may have brought you here, please accept my invitation to reach out today.
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
Lakewood, OH 44107
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!
Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious or grieving? Going through a big life transition? I will meet you where you are in life in a safe, affirming space to explore your personal story, growth, and potential. I can help you make sense of things through traditional talk therapy coupled with somatic processing, mindfulness practice, relaxation techniques, guided imagery, movement and art therapy. I view each client as unique and having a powerful story to share. I will work with you to identify your inherent strengths, growing edges and support developing what changes will foster ongoing hope and positivity.
Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious or grieving? Going through a big life transition? I will meet you where you are in life in a safe, affirming space to explore your personal story, growth, and potential. I can help you make sense of things through traditional talk therapy coupled with somatic processing, mindfulness practice, relaxation techniques, guided imagery, movement and art therapy. I view each client as unique and having a powerful story to share. I will work with you to identify your inherent strengths, growing edges and support developing what changes will foster ongoing hope and positivity.
I am compassionate about connecting with others to reduce emotional distress and impact positive healing and growth. It is my intention to provide a warm and accepting therapeutic alliance.
I am compassionate about connecting with others to reduce emotional distress and impact positive healing and growth. It is my intention to provide a warm and accepting therapeutic alliance.
Lauren Skillicorn
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, EMDR Tr
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, OH 44107
I’m a licensed professional clinical counselor and art therapist at Grow Well Cleveland, committed to helping individuals overcome various mental health challenges. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, life changes, trauma, ADHD, chronic pain, or relationship issues, I offer a supportive, person-centered approach. My methods are eclectic, integrating art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR to tailor our sessions to your specific needs.
I’m a licensed professional clinical counselor and art therapist at Grow Well Cleveland, committed to helping individuals overcome various mental health challenges. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, life changes, trauma, ADHD, chronic pain, or relationship issues, I offer a supportive, person-centered approach. My methods are eclectic, integrating art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR to tailor our sessions to your specific needs.
Hilary Rieman
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, OH 44107
Have you been struggling with difficulty managing overwhelming feelings? Do you feel alone, lost or frustrated? Understanding our own feelings and experiences can be difficult. Many people struggle with understanding themselves and struggling with anxiety and depression. Leaving these issues unattended can lead to greater long term impacts on overall wellbeing.
Have you been struggling with difficulty managing overwhelming feelings? Do you feel alone, lost or frustrated? Understanding our own feelings and experiences can be difficult. Many people struggle with understanding themselves and struggling with anxiety and depression. Leaving these issues unattended can lead to greater long term impacts on overall wellbeing.
Lauren Ferns
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, OH 44107
Hello! I'm Lauren (she/her), a licensed professional counselor and art therapist in Cleveland, Ohio. Life can be overwhelming and out of control, leaving you feeling like you mentally and spiritually have “too many tabs open.” Hey, I’ve been there, and I'm here to accompany you on your healing and self-discovery journey. I find fulfillment in working with adults navigating the complexities of modern life who may experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, complex trauma, grief, and neurodiversity.
Hello! I'm Lauren (she/her), a licensed professional counselor and art therapist in Cleveland, Ohio. Life can be overwhelming and out of control, leaving you feeling like you mentally and spiritually have “too many tabs open.” Hey, I’ve been there, and I'm here to accompany you on your healing and self-discovery journey. I find fulfillment in working with adults navigating the complexities of modern life who may experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, complex trauma, grief, and neurodiversity.
Whitney is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Art Therapist in Northeast Ohio. Whitney has enjoyed over 10 years of experience working with a broad variety of clients and strives to empower each individual in her care to become the best version of themselves. She treats children, teens, adults, and families, and specializes in providing affirming care for LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. In 2006, Whitney earned her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Kent State University, and in 2010 she graduated from Ursuline College with her Master's degree in Counseling and Art Therapy.
Whitney is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Art Therapist in Northeast Ohio. Whitney has enjoyed over 10 years of experience working with a broad variety of clients and strives to empower each individual in her care to become the best version of themselves. She treats children, teens, adults, and families, and specializes in providing affirming care for LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. In 2006, Whitney earned her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Kent State University, and in 2010 she graduated from Ursuline College with her Master's degree in Counseling and Art Therapy.
I provide virtual therapy for individuals seeking mental health support or anyone interested in gaining more internal clarity. I believe that people are the experts of their own lives and have the ability to cultivate the life they desire through positive action and lasting change. Therapy can prompt a different way of thinking, provide practical skills to correct long term patterns, or help clients direct their lives with more purpose.
I provide virtual therapy for individuals seeking mental health support or anyone interested in gaining more internal clarity. I believe that people are the experts of their own lives and have the ability to cultivate the life they desire through positive action and lasting change. Therapy can prompt a different way of thinking, provide practical skills to correct long term patterns, or help clients direct their lives with more purpose.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or a bit nervous and looking for a change but not sure where to start? You are not alone, and I am glad you're here! In our work together I strive to make therapy a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings in a supportive and compassionate way.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or a bit nervous and looking for a change but not sure where to start? You are not alone, and I am glad you're here! In our work together I strive to make therapy a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings in a supportive and compassionate way.
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Lakewood, OH 44107 (Online Only)
I love this work! I have had a 20+ year career as a college professor and, during that time, was driven by my passion for helping others. My strong desire to help in a deeper, more holistic way led me to pursue counseling. Building a strong, trusting, collaborative relationship with clients is of the utmost importance to me. I strive to support and guide clients while working to foster introspection, insight, and personal growth. My hope is to help clients empower themselves to more effectively manage life challenges, to overcome obstacles, and, if needed, to make changes that will allow them to more fully flourish in their lives.
I love this work! I have had a 20+ year career as a college professor and, during that time, was driven by my passion for helping others. My strong desire to help in a deeper, more holistic way led me to pursue counseling. Building a strong, trusting, collaborative relationship with clients is of the utmost importance to me. I strive to support and guide clients while working to foster introspection, insight, and personal growth. My hope is to help clients empower themselves to more effectively manage life challenges, to overcome obstacles, and, if needed, to make changes that will allow them to more fully flourish in their lives.
Amy Dillon Cody
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, OH 44107
My clients are seeking to level up in their sense of self awareness, being more connected with the present and coping better than ever before. I support them to build resilience, resolve impact of trauma, and find more calm in their lives. My goal as a therapist is to support you through your deepest struggles, whether that's a new form of stress or a lifetime of challenges. I empower my Clients to find their inner voice, increase confidence, and embrace the possibility of being resilient.
My clients are seeking to level up in their sense of self awareness, being more connected with the present and coping better than ever before. I support them to build resilience, resolve impact of trauma, and find more calm in their lives. My goal as a therapist is to support you through your deepest struggles, whether that's a new form of stress or a lifetime of challenges. I empower my Clients to find their inner voice, increase confidence, and embrace the possibility of being resilient.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Nicole Winter
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, OH 44107 (Online Only)
Over the years I have gained education, experience and various training to provide Clients with trauma-informed care. Trauma can include relationship issues, complex childhood, loss, and health challenges. My passion is to help you feel empowered about making decisions that create meaning and enhance your sense of fulfillment in life.
Over the years I have gained education, experience and various training to provide Clients with trauma-informed care. Trauma can include relationship issues, complex childhood, loss, and health challenges. My passion is to help you feel empowered about making decisions that create meaning and enhance your sense of fulfillment in life.
Amy Urbanowicz Cañas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, OH 44107 (Online Only)
Therapy is a way toward health and healing. I practice eclectic holistic psychotherapy using awareness, present moment, depth and existential perspectives to help you find inner resources to get through problems or expand your potential. Relationships, either from the individual or couple client are central. Together we will find what works for you.
Therapy is a way toward health and healing. I practice eclectic holistic psychotherapy using awareness, present moment, depth and existential perspectives to help you find inner resources to get through problems or expand your potential. Relationships, either from the individual or couple client are central. Together we will find what works for you.
Jen Borovica
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, OH 44107
Life can feel exhausting and stressful. Sometimes it all feels like too much, other times you feel like “too much”. The weight of your feelings can be so overwhelming that you cope with substances, food, distraction, or anything else so you don’t have to feel. You desperately want to be understood and need to be supported but you have a hard time allowing yourself to be vulnerable enough to truly allow someone in to your world. You can rarely trust yourself, let alone trusting someone else with your deepest feelings. You feel broken and that there is something wrong with you.
Life can feel exhausting and stressful. Sometimes it all feels like too much, other times you feel like “too much”. The weight of your feelings can be so overwhelming that you cope with substances, food, distraction, or anything else so you don’t have to feel. You desperately want to be understood and need to be supported but you have a hard time allowing yourself to be vulnerable enough to truly allow someone in to your world. You can rarely trust yourself, let alone trusting someone else with your deepest feelings. You feel broken and that there is something wrong with you.
Now Accepting New Clients - I am passionate about helping people break through difficulties that have been holding them back from feeling happy and hopeful. I work with people who are dealing with significant life changes, both personal and professional, relationship issues, and people who are searching for better insight into themselves, or a greater sense of purpose. One of my specialties is working with clients suffering from grief or loss.
Now Accepting New Clients - I am passionate about helping people break through difficulties that have been holding them back from feeling happy and hopeful. I work with people who are dealing with significant life changes, both personal and professional, relationship issues, and people who are searching for better insight into themselves, or a greater sense of purpose. One of my specialties is working with clients suffering from grief or loss.
As we all face challenges through our lives, it can be beneficial to be surrounded by support and tools that allow you to grow through these times. I strive to create an environment that is comfortable and inviting, allowing a space to best explore and care for your mental health. Therapy is a great opportunity to embrace self-care and continue a journey of building your best self.
As we all face challenges through our lives, it can be beneficial to be surrounded by support and tools that allow you to grow through these times. I strive to create an environment that is comfortable and inviting, allowing a space to best explore and care for your mental health. Therapy is a great opportunity to embrace self-care and continue a journey of building your best self.
I recognize how challenging it can be to step into the process of healing and change and I work to meet you wherever you may be emotionally, mentally, and physically. I strive to make the therapy process feel safe and approachable. I use compassion, humor, empowerment, and curiosity to create a supportive environment and to work collaboratively with you. We will work together in navigating barriers and challenges and mapping out the next steps that are best for you in your journey. I have a calm and relatable style and prioritize developing an authentic and trusting therapeutic relationship with you.
I recognize how challenging it can be to step into the process of healing and change and I work to meet you wherever you may be emotionally, mentally, and physically. I strive to make the therapy process feel safe and approachable. I use compassion, humor, empowerment, and curiosity to create a supportive environment and to work collaboratively with you. We will work together in navigating barriers and challenges and mapping out the next steps that are best for you in your journey. I have a calm and relatable style and prioritize developing an authentic and trusting therapeutic relationship with 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.