Emotionally Focused Therapists in Lyndhurst, OH

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

As a registered art therapist and licensed professional clinical counselor, my passion is helping adults creatively discover and express their true self, which can sometimes get lost in the day-to-day struggles of life. Working together, I will help guide you towards discovering your innate resiliency, empowering you to heal on a holistic level. My approach is more directive, providing education and spiritual & art therapy interventions designed to encourage deep evaluation of the self. I have over 15 years of experience working with adults using art therapy, counseling and metaphysical/spiritual methods.

I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.

When human beings experience significant stressors within their life, it's not uncommon to feel like your life is unraveling. Whether it's from experiencing difficulties within your home life, struggling to work towards your desired goals, battling a substance use problem, being a victim of bullying, poverty, or experiencing mild to severe mental health concerns, I am equipped with the skillset to help you overcome the issues you face. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to work towards their goals, consistent, open-minded, and transparent.

My clients come to me because they are looking for ways to use their strengths to overcome the challenges that life has thrown at them, whether in their individual lives or in their relationships. I help them to deal with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, life transitions, and relationship issues of all kinds. I help children, adolescents and adults across the life span to become their best selves and to live the life that they have been designed to have.

If you have a relationship challenge, you have come to the right place. Whether you are struggling with your marriage, an adolescent child, a parent, sibling or even a friend or work colleague; you can sort it out with me. I can support a family that is divorcing to have the most healthy transition. I work with individual issues that effect relationships such as anxiety disorders, current and past abuse, along with the full range of adolescent struggles.

Deciding to seek therapy may coincide with intensely difficult circumstances. A key goal is to help you build a sense of confidence in your ability to both change and heal. Even negative emotions and actions can guide us toward wellness when they are reflected upon in a safe and confidential relationship with a therapist.Together, we will explore how your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings affect you in the here and now and also how they have come to be. I offer a straightforward and thoughtful approach that values and accepts the complex facets of what makes us who we are.

I have worked in the mental health field since 1992, beginning in Boston, MA moving to Augusta, GA and finally settling in Cleveland, OH. My early work was trauma based with children and adolescents. My practice has since grown to include families and couples. I now see clients from the age of 10, adolescents, adults, families and couples. Emotional distress, from slight unease to life disrupting behaviors, can be linked to unprocessed emotional responses to stressors. I use an integrated approach to discover and process the triggering emotions, leading healthier thought processes and a more authentic expression of self.

My ideal client recognizes the value of professional support in their journey toward emotional and psychological well-being. They are open-minded, willing to engage in honest self-reflection, and motivated to work on their issues, whether they involve anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or personal growth. They communicate openly with me by providing insights and feedback that help tailor the therapeutic process to their unique needs.

Please note: Mid-October I will be accepting new clients! Are you feeling sad, frustrated, dissatisfied with your relationship but you’re too ashamed or embarrassed to tell anyone about it? Do you force a smile but really feel despair and depressed behind your unresolved relationship issues? Are you having trouble sleeping and concentrating due to your worry and anxiety, going over issues over and over again? I can help you sort out thoughts, feelings and behaviors causing your anxiety, anger, depression, guilt or shame, so you can find solutions to feel relief and confidence in your life and relationships!

You’re here for a reason; perhaps many. Life can present all kinds of adverse experiences. There is no problem too big or small for which to seek therapy. Do you compare yourself to others only to think that your problems are “pale in comparison”? i.e., “I can handle this on my own.” Perhaps you feel overwhelmed; don’t know where or how to begin? I work with women and utilize feminist empowerment. Reaching out is often the hardest part. Areas of expertise include: Women with PTSD/trauma history; anxiety, depression, relationships, transitions, emotional eating, & loss/grief. Relief is near. www.CompassionateCounselingforWomen.com