Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Middleburg Heights, OH
Jawana Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 (Online Only)
Behavioral Activation Client Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Grief Therapy Mindfulness-Based Person-Centered Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Strength-Based Supportive.
I am an independently licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. I have experience in helping clients with a variety of presenting concerns and I'm passionate about working with anxiety and depression diagnoses. I believe clients are experts of their story and have many strengths that can assist them in overcoming challenges. My foundational approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)and solution-focused therapy (SFT). It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower clients on that journey.
Behavioral Activation Client Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Grief Therapy Mindfulness-Based Person-Centered Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Strength-Based Supportive.
I am an independently licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. I have experience in helping clients with a variety of presenting concerns and I'm passionate about working with anxiety and depression diagnoses. I believe clients are experts of their story and have many strengths that can assist them in overcoming challenges. My foundational approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)and solution-focused therapy (SFT). It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower clients on that journey.
Grace Rahman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, traumatic life experiences, PMDD or the challenges of postpartum, I'm here to support you at your pace, without judgment. Navigating our own mental health can feel lonely, but you're not alone. I understand the courage it takes to seek support. In our sessions, I'll tailor my approach to your unique experiences and strengths in a culturally-sensitive manner.
Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, traumatic life experiences, PMDD or the challenges of postpartum, I'm here to support you at your pace, without judgment. Navigating our own mental health can feel lonely, but you're not alone. I understand the courage it takes to seek support. In our sessions, I'll tailor my approach to your unique experiences and strengths in a culturally-sensitive manner.
Sarah Saunders
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC
Verified Verified
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 (Online Only)
Salutations! (I wanted something different than "hi" or "hello"). My name is Sarah, and I am an LPCC-S in the state of Ohio which basically means I can practice independently and can supervise those who can't. I love therapy and I love what it can do for people. My practice approach is very individualized and eclectic in nature but comes from a trauma-informed lens always. The majority of my career has been in a locked residential setting helping children who struggle with severe mental health troubles, resulting behaviors, and even more severe trauma. I also have experience in the adult world as well as in federal corrections.
Salutations! (I wanted something different than "hi" or "hello"). My name is Sarah, and I am an LPCC-S in the state of Ohio which basically means I can practice independently and can supervise those who can't. I love therapy and I love what it can do for people. My practice approach is very individualized and eclectic in nature but comes from a trauma-informed lens always. The majority of my career has been in a locked residential setting helping children who struggle with severe mental health troubles, resulting behaviors, and even more severe trauma. I also have experience in the adult world as well as in federal corrections.
Deborah Devlin
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Deborah J.Devlin . have worked in outpatient settings, in hospitals, on disaster teams, in home-based programs, and overseas for military members and their families. Deborah’s client-centered perspective utilizes tools of motivational interviewing, systems theory, developmental theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy. I hold a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Akron and obtained my master’s degree in community counseling from Malone University.
Hello, I am Deborah J.Devlin . have worked in outpatient settings, in hospitals, on disaster teams, in home-based programs, and overseas for military members and their families. Deborah’s client-centered perspective utilizes tools of motivational interviewing, systems theory, developmental theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy. I hold a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Akron and obtained my master’s degree in community counseling from Malone University.
Elizabeth Boblitt
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC
Verified Verified
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 (Online Only)
My name is Elizabeth Boblitt, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & bipolar disorder. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
My name is Elizabeth Boblitt, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & bipolar disorder. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Kathryn Nagy-LPCC, M.Ed. I am passionate about supporting clients, especially women in all seasons of life as they navigate life’s unique challenges. I provide a safe and affirming space where clients can heal from past traumas, explore their identities, and ground in utilizing their inner strengths and soar with their resilience. When addressing the unique mental health needs of women across the lifespan, I understand the complexities of women's experiences, including trauma, relationship issues, reproductive health concerns, and the various roles and pressures women often face.
Kathryn Nagy-LPCC, M.Ed. I am passionate about supporting clients, especially women in all seasons of life as they navigate life’s unique challenges. I provide a safe and affirming space where clients can heal from past traumas, explore their identities, and ground in utilizing their inner strengths and soar with their resilience. When addressing the unique mental health needs of women across the lifespan, I understand the complexities of women's experiences, including trauma, relationship issues, reproductive health concerns, and the various roles and pressures women often face.
My goal as a therapist is a place for you to feel comfort, support, validation as well as empowered. Therapy is a collaborative effort between the client and therapist while working together to identify your needs and goals especially when feeling stuck or overwhelmed in life.
My goal as a therapist is a place for you to feel comfort, support, validation as well as empowered. Therapy is a collaborative effort between the client and therapist while working together to identify your needs and goals especially when feeling stuck or overwhelmed in life.
Michael Clay
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Dave Clay, a licensed clinical counselor (LPCC), in practice since 1985. I work with individuals and families, child to adult, helping them find and experience the best life available. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), combined with Emotional Processing Therapies (EPT and EMDR).
Hi, I'm Dave Clay, a licensed clinical counselor (LPCC), in practice since 1985. I work with individuals and families, child to adult, helping them find and experience the best life available. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), combined with Emotional Processing Therapies (EPT and EMDR).
Stella Luna Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Waitlist for new clients
As the founder of Stella Luna Counseling and Wellness Center (SL), I honor your desire to begin or continue along your therapeutic journey. I understand that aligning with your therapist is essential in establishing a deep connection with your work, and will motivate you to come to therapy more regularly to authentically explore the challenges that are coming up for you. I create a space where clients are encouraged to become the observer of their life experience, safely process their feelings and vulnerabilities, and tap into their truth. At SL, we specialize in trauma, and offer psychedelic assisted psychotherapy.
As the founder of Stella Luna Counseling and Wellness Center (SL), I honor your desire to begin or continue along your therapeutic journey. I understand that aligning with your therapist is essential in establishing a deep connection with your work, and will motivate you to come to therapy more regularly to authentically explore the challenges that are coming up for you. I create a space where clients are encouraged to become the observer of their life experience, safely process their feelings and vulnerabilities, and tap into their truth. At SL, we specialize in trauma, and offer psychedelic assisted psychotherapy.
Maryann Omalloy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 (Online Only)
I'm MaryAnn Marla O'Malloy. I received my master's in counseling from Xavier University in 1991 and hold a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) license and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC-CS) in Ohio. I am obtaining my endorsement in disordered gambling and certification from WPATH. I have worked in the field for over 35 years. I approach each session with support and compassion. I use Motivational Interviewing to reach issues. I offer EMDR for trauma and DBT for mindfulness and emotional regulation.
I'm MaryAnn Marla O'Malloy. I received my master's in counseling from Xavier University in 1991 and hold a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) license and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC-CS) in Ohio. I am obtaining my endorsement in disordered gambling and certification from WPATH. I have worked in the field for over 35 years. I approach each session with support and compassion. I use Motivational Interviewing to reach issues. I offer EMDR for trauma and DBT for mindfulness and emotional regulation.
Jeyran Shahgaldiyeva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Jeyran Shahgaldiyeva, I am a licensed clinical therapist credentialed to provide services in Ohio, Massachusetts, and Florida. I take a holistic, strengths-based approach, drawing from the best evidence-based practices. My approach is eclectic and adaptive. My imperative is to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and true compassion. I believe in the power of your inner strengths and resources. I believe in you.
Hello! My name is Jeyran Shahgaldiyeva, I am a licensed clinical therapist credentialed to provide services in Ohio, Massachusetts, and Florida. I take a holistic, strengths-based approach, drawing from the best evidence-based practices. My approach is eclectic and adaptive. My imperative is to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and true compassion. I believe in the power of your inner strengths and resources. I believe in you.
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I attended Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and then graduated from Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, OH with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Initially, I spent a year practicing in a nonprofit focused solely on bereavement before expanding to other specialties. Currently, I enjoy focusing on diagnoses/ themes related to anxiety, grief, trauma, relational conflict and self-esteem. My most used techniques involve EMDR, CBT and mindfulness.
I attended Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and then graduated from Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, OH with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Initially, I spent a year practicing in a nonprofit focused solely on bereavement before expanding to other specialties. Currently, I enjoy focusing on diagnoses/ themes related to anxiety, grief, trauma, relational conflict and self-esteem. My most used techniques involve EMDR, CBT and mindfulness.
Joe Fath
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, BFA
Verified Verified
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Thank you for taking time to explore options for your wellness. Together we will work to increase your comfort and understanding for the challenges you are facing. We will explore concerns and celebrate your successes. We will navigate the complexities that arise from adjustments to your life and utilize helpful strategies to manage and overcome these obstacles. I am currently offering personalized wellness retreats in partnership with Stella Luna Counseling and Wellness. Please check out our website or email me directly to set up a free consultation.
Thank you for taking time to explore options for your wellness. Together we will work to increase your comfort and understanding for the challenges you are facing. We will explore concerns and celebrate your successes. We will navigate the complexities that arise from adjustments to your life and utilize helpful strategies to manage and overcome these obstacles. I am currently offering personalized wellness retreats in partnership with Stella Luna Counseling and Wellness. Please check out our website or email me directly to set up a free consultation.
Dr. Rachel Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, IMFT-S, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Welcome! I'm so glad you found our practice! Searchlight Family Therapy offers child, adolescent, adult, couples, and family therapy statewide. We provide both in-person and virtual sessions. As owner of Searchlight Family Therapy, I seek to offer our clients a full range of family therapy services in a place that feels welcoming and safe. Whether you're new to therapy or are searching for the right fit, I hope we can provide you a supportive environment that challenges you and helps you grow.
Welcome! I'm so glad you found our practice! Searchlight Family Therapy offers child, adolescent, adult, couples, and family therapy statewide. We provide both in-person and virtual sessions. As owner of Searchlight Family Therapy, I seek to offer our clients a full range of family therapy services in a place that feels welcoming and safe. Whether you're new to therapy or are searching for the right fit, I hope we can provide you a supportive environment that challenges you and helps you grow.
Jaclyn Welder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
I offer phone/online sessions. At times in each of our lives we are faced with difficult experiences which feel overwhelming. Whether it is difficulties with relationships, or problems related to your career. As each person is unique and each situation is unique I do not have a cookie cutter approach to counseling. My approach to counseling is client-focused and direct. I offer a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental place for clients to explore their emotions.
I offer phone/online sessions. At times in each of our lives we are faced with difficult experiences which feel overwhelming. Whether it is difficulties with relationships, or problems related to your career. As each person is unique and each situation is unique I do not have a cookie cutter approach to counseling. My approach to counseling is client-focused and direct. I offer a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental place for clients to explore their emotions.
I am Dr. Charlie Waehler, licensed in Ohio and board certified as a Counseling Psychologist which is a sub-specialty in professional psychology that focuses on facilitating personal and interpersonal functioning across the life span. My specialty pays attention to emotional, interpersonal, vocational, health-related, and organizational challenges and adjustments. I am eager to hear your personal story in order to provide professional assessments that will lead to individualized therapy rooted in evidence-based practices with adults who are seeking mental health services for emotional, social, and vocational concerns.
I am Dr. Charlie Waehler, licensed in Ohio and board certified as a Counseling Psychologist which is a sub-specialty in professional psychology that focuses on facilitating personal and interpersonal functioning across the life span. My specialty pays attention to emotional, interpersonal, vocational, health-related, and organizational challenges and adjustments. I am eager to hear your personal story in order to provide professional assessments that will lead to individualized therapy rooted in evidence-based practices with adults who are seeking mental health services for emotional, social, and vocational concerns.
Melissa Tiefenthaeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
I believe the key to successful therapy is meeting clients where they are at in life and acknowledging and accepting that change takes work and courage, especially when we are working on bettering ourselves. There is something profound when one can take a step back and realize how they would like to change in order to live a fulfilling and happy life.
I believe the key to successful therapy is meeting clients where they are at in life and acknowledging and accepting that change takes work and courage, especially when we are working on bettering ourselves. There is something profound when one can take a step back and realize how they would like to change in order to live a fulfilling and happy life.
I have been licensed as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 2004, and have held a supervision designation since 2015. I have also held a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with a supervision/training designation license since 2018. I have maintained a private counseling practice in Chillicothe since 2000 and I continue to work with individuals and families in that capacity. I have dedicated my career to helping others and to working with the community to ensure the well-being of families and children.
I have been licensed as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 2004, and have held a supervision designation since 2015. I have also held a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with a supervision/training designation license since 2018. I have maintained a private counseling practice in Chillicothe since 2000 and I continue to work with individuals and families in that capacity. I have dedicated my career to helping others and to working with the community to ensure the well-being of families and children.
My name is Jeffrey Smart and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor licensed in the state of Ohio. My focus is on a variety of life issues that impede the unique potential of the individual. My approach to counseling is person-centered / existential and is concerned primarily with a person’s goals, aspirations, and realization of meaning. I view life “problems” not as impediments to attaining goals but as opportunities.
My name is Jeffrey Smart and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor licensed in the state of Ohio. My focus is on a variety of life issues that impede the unique potential of the individual. My approach to counseling is person-centered / existential and is concerned primarily with a person’s goals, aspirations, and realization of meaning. I view life “problems” not as impediments to attaining goals but as opportunities.
Tracey Tindall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Tracey Tindall. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), in southwestern, Ohio and serving the whole state via telehealth. When providing therapy, I tend to utilize a holistic approach. Looking at what has happened in your life and what has happened to you, rather than what is "wrong" with you. From there, we will work together on a treatment plan that's right for your therapeutic journey.
Hi there! I'm Tracey Tindall. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), in southwestern, Ohio and serving the whole state via telehealth. When providing therapy, I tend to utilize a holistic approach. Looking at what has happened in your life and what has happened to you, rather than what is "wrong" with you. From there, we will work together on a treatment plan that's right for your therapeutic journey.
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Culturally Sensitive Therapists
How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.