Relationship Issues Therapists in Lakewood, OH

Relationships are the agents of change and the most powerful therapy is human love (Bruce Perry). Karen is an empathic listener who has worked with many different diagnoses throughout her time in the field. She passionately believes in the power of the therapy relationship toward true connection and healing. Specializing in the treatment of anxiety and depression, Karen provides eclectic treatment, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral and Person-Centered Therapies. She truly cares about each individual client she serves, ensuring they have all the support necessary for their happiness and well-being.

I am an established psychologist, working in the Lakewood area with individuals, couples, and families for a number of years. I am interested in how we experience and grow from life events, such as marriage, divorce, death of a loved one, moving, and/or pursuing a new career. In the past, I have been Director of Mental Health for the City of Cleveland's McCafferty Health Center.

I chose the path of therapy because I am passionate about working with couples to repair, reconnect and rebuild from past ruptures. There are moments in life when we experience challenges that we feel unprepared to manage and our relationships can suffer. I believe that in those moments, counseling can offer the support, insight, and tools to work through those challenges. My hope is to support you both; creating a safe space to work collaboratively where you both can develop new awareness about yourselves as well as one another, heal from past wounds and improve the level of security and vulnerability within the relationship.

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.

Do you want to find hope and reclaim your life? It might seem like a dark path, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. You don't have to walk it alone; the hardest step is showing up for the first appointment, but together, we can work towards a brighter future. You need a therapist who understands your unique challenges and aims to help you heal, improve relationships, and achieve mental well-being. As a former firefighter, paramedic, and police officer, my ideal patients include first responders, individuals, and couples, dealing with PTSD, anxiety, relationship issues, and traumatic stressors.

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.

Life can be difficult and it’s not uncommon to feel stressed, anxious or a sense of helplessness. There is no need to face these overwhelming emotions alone. My goal is to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for you to express your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.

Karen Wallis is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor providing adult psychotherapy. Drawing on insights from depth psychology and transpersonal psychology, she specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues and trauma. She uses an integrative mind body approach towards holistic wellness. Karen holds a certificate in Academic Psychoanalysis from the Cleveland Psychoanalytic Center, an internationally recognized psychoanalytic training institute approved by the American Psychoanalytic Association.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with 30 years of experience, I address a wide array of individual and relationship issues with a holistic perspective and concern for your overall, long-term well being. I provide EMDR, individual, couples and family therapy. In addition my LICDC allows me to help certain clients identify addictive or self destructive patterns and relationships. Working together we can move towards self awareness and self improvement that positively impacts all areas of ones life.

I specialize in individual and couples/family therapy and have licenses in psychology and couples and family therapy. My philosophy is to integrate the mind, body and spirit. I have extensive background, experience and knowledge in systemic, contextual, body, mind, spirit, diversity, and interconnections. I derive great satisfaction in serving my clients with a Higher Purpose and of facilitating individuals, couples, families and groups through transitions in their life journey and their transformations for growth, healing and well-being. From my many years of research and experience, I have co-authored a relationship guidebook, Eight Pathways of Healing Love: Your Journey of Transformation.

These days, there seems more and more to be anxious about and hope can feel scarce. Between societal issues, racial trauma, the pressures of “adulting”, and navigating challenging relationships, we all need a safe space. Counseling can be that safe space. If you are ready to cultivate an improved quality of life, healthier relationships, or if you just need support dealing with life’s challenges, I’m here to journey with you. I’m passionate about hearing people’s stories and helping to create meaning. Additionally, if you are a counselor looking to develop professionally, I offer clinical supervision.

We all need support at different times in life. Many clients seek help when their current way of dealing with life's challenges no longer works. With a caring, non-judgmental & solution-focused approach, we will explore your issues, concerns and challenges in a safe environment. The most effective way to create change is to uncover root causes & start the healing from the deepest emotional level. Somatics and energy work offer a holistic solution encompassing body, mind, spirit, will & emotions. We combine the Core Energetics evolutionary process with Reiki energy treatments and coaching to help create a balance for clients.

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 .

There are times when it seems life will unravel if you look too closely at the circumstances and parts of yourself you’ve worked hard to ignore. Yet, the life you’ve curated has become untenable. You’re faced with a choice: withstand this vague, nagging sense of anxiety and disconnection or find a way to explore the possibility of something new. I believe we all have within us the capacity to lead rich, meaningful lives.

Being a human is difficult and navigating through life takes a lot of hard work and effort. Britney understands the importance of an individual’s quality of life and is honored to work alongside a client during their journey of growth, acceptance, and self discovery. Britney warmly welcomes anyone who is committed to wanting self-improvement and enhancing their life experience. Britney prioritizes building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship to allow an individual to be open, safe, and heard when exploring and experiencing their thoughts.

I believe in building a relationship with my clients where they feel safe and accepted, yet challenged and empowered to grow. People seek therapy when they are struggling in a current relationship, or are having trouble relating to a partner in a mentally healthy way. When we realize that we choose everything we say or do, then we have the power to make choices to have the quality relationships we desire. I help my clients make the choices needed to have happy relationships.

Life brings challenges and hardships often leaving us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. You do not have to be alone in your struggles, and I am committed to working together to help you reach your goals. I place a high value on the therapeutic relationship, offering a safe, empathetic , judgement-free space to help you identify barriers and emotions that are holding you back, facilitating growth and self-awareness along the way. My mission is to empower client's to make change and create more meaning in their lives.

I believe in the inherent wisdom that lies within each of us. Sometimes sadness, pain, anger, anxiety and discomfort can block us from that wisdom and we find ourselves stuck in our lives. My goal in helping my clients is to provide a safe environment within which we can work together to remove the blocks to joy, love, peace and happiness, furthering personal growth and healing. I truly believe that the answers we need lie within each of us. Part of my job is to help you sift through the layers to find the answer that is right for you.

Everyone experiences difficulties at some point. Some of those difficulties require outside help. Recognizing the need for help is the first step to progress. I love helping people who are ready to change to become healthier and happier. I have experience helping people with a variety of concerns including parenting and relationship issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, family struggles, and attachment issues. I use evidence based practices applied to your or your family’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative, Attachment-Based, Strength-Based, and Solution-Focused.