Family Therapy in North Ridgeville, OH
During her free time Jodi enjoys family time, hiking, and biking.
Jodi Walters attained her master's degree in clinical social work from Case Western Reserve University and her bachelor's from Cleveland State University. She has over 25 years of experience. Jodi previously worked in community mental health care at Catholic Charities and Positive Education Program (PEP) providing in home and school-based therapy to children, at risk teens and families. She has facilitated groups and intense in-home family/individual therapy.
During her free time Jodi enjoys family time, hiking, and biking.
Jodi Walters attained her master's degree in clinical social work from Case Western Reserve University and her bachelor's from Cleveland State University. She has over 25 years of experience. Jodi previously worked in community mental health care at Catholic Charities and Positive Education Program (PEP) providing in home and school-based therapy to children, at risk teens and families. She has facilitated groups and intense in-home family/individual therapy.
The Phoenix Counseling Center
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
We believe that counseling is an opportunity to talk with someone you can connect with in a safe environment without fear of judgment. There are a variety of issues that people face on a daily basis. Sometimes those life issues can become too burdensome to deal with on your own. This is where we come in. We work with clients who are dealing with: Depression, Anxiety, Child issues, Mood Disorders, Marriage/ Family, Pre-Marital Counseling, Self-Esteem, Trauma, Divorce, Grief, Job and School Stressors. I find it a privilege to be able to walk alongside those who are seeking out assistance in their journey.
We believe that counseling is an opportunity to talk with someone you can connect with in a safe environment without fear of judgment. There are a variety of issues that people face on a daily basis. Sometimes those life issues can become too burdensome to deal with on your own. This is where we come in. We work with clients who are dealing with: Depression, Anxiety, Child issues, Mood Disorders, Marriage/ Family, Pre-Marital Counseling, Self-Esteem, Trauma, Divorce, Grief, Job and School Stressors. I find it a privilege to be able to walk alongside those who are seeking out assistance in their journey.
I have 22+ years of experience and enjoy doing individual, group, family and couples therapy with adults, children and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a supervision endorsement, Board Certified Art Therapist, and graduate of clinical training program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. I provide a safe, supportive space in which healing can begin and utilize a holistic, person centered approach. I focus on each individual's strengths and provide support to enhance coping skills. I use holistic, expressive therapies to increase self-esteem, self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts, and promote personal growth.
I have 22+ years of experience and enjoy doing individual, group, family and couples therapy with adults, children and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a supervision endorsement, Board Certified Art Therapist, and graduate of clinical training program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. I provide a safe, supportive space in which healing can begin and utilize a holistic, person centered approach. I focus on each individual's strengths and provide support to enhance coping skills. I use holistic, expressive therapies to increase self-esteem, self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts, and promote personal growth.
I have been practicing for over 35 years and still love the process of engaging with clients who desire to grow, improve their lives, and/or solve their problems through therapy. Assisting people during times of crisis, transition, personal struggle, trauma resolution, and family problems is what I do best as a psychologist. In addition I have worked hard to build a Practice involving many other therapists who have the same mission. My husband, Dave Zachau, who is also a therapist, and I have devoted our lives to helping others and building our community based Practice.
I have been practicing for over 35 years and still love the process of engaging with clients who desire to grow, improve their lives, and/or solve their problems through therapy. Assisting people during times of crisis, transition, personal struggle, trauma resolution, and family problems is what I do best as a psychologist. In addition I have worked hard to build a Practice involving many other therapists who have the same mission. My husband, Dave Zachau, who is also a therapist, and I have devoted our lives to helping others and building our community based Practice.
The Dreaming Tree Counseling Center
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, LICDC, ICADC, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Ridgeville, OH 44035 (Online Only)
At "The Dreaming Tree", you can expect to be treated like family, with dignity, caring, and respect at this locally owned and client-centered family business.
Welcome to "The Dreaming Tree" Counseling Center. Our mission is to help you restore your roots and foundations in order to reclaim your dreams and legacies. In short, we help nourish "The Dreaming Tree" of your life, whether it be your relationship, your family, to get you through a difficult season of your life, or to help with clarity on some awesome dreams of your own! We help you learn to dream again and live out your wildest dreams! Currently, we are providing exclusively telehealth/virtual counseling.
At "The Dreaming Tree", you can expect to be treated like family, with dignity, caring, and respect at this locally owned and client-centered family business.
Welcome to "The Dreaming Tree" Counseling Center. Our mission is to help you restore your roots and foundations in order to reclaim your dreams and legacies. In short, we help nourish "The Dreaming Tree" of your life, whether it be your relationship, your family, to get you through a difficult season of your life, or to help with clarity on some awesome dreams of your own! We help you learn to dream again and live out your wildest dreams! Currently, we are providing exclusively telehealth/virtual counseling.
Anne Elizabeth Raleigh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
North Ridgeville, OH 44039 (Online Only)
I treat clients holistically from a social work perspective focusing on individual, family, and community well-being, as well as social and economic issues.
I am a licensed independent social worker in Ohio with certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I received my MSSA from Case Western Reserve University. I have experience working with at-risk adults who are living with severe mental illness in both agency and community settings. My areas of expertise include: moderate to severe mood and behavioral disorders, trauma-related disorders, personality disorders and issues related to grief and loss.
I treat clients holistically from a social work perspective focusing on individual, family, and community well-being, as well as social and economic issues.
I am a licensed independent social worker in Ohio with certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I received my MSSA from Case Western Reserve University. I have experience working with at-risk adults who are living with severe mental illness in both agency and community settings. My areas of expertise include: moderate to severe mood and behavioral disorders, trauma-related disorders, personality disorders and issues related to grief and loss.
Christine D Henderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
North Ridgeville, OH 44035
I can help! I want you to be free from emotional pain, feel confident to cope with whatever comes your way, and find meaningful purpose in work, relationships, family, spirituality, and whatever else life offers.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. It takes a lot of courage and painful life experiences to finally decide to embark on a journey of learning about yourself and why you make the choices you make. You deserve a life of childlike enthusiasm and wonder that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. While delving into your psyche can be intimidating, the rewards are worth it! Consider taking a deep breath and reaching out to me to explore how I can best help you achieve a fully satisfying life.
I can help! I want you to be free from emotional pain, feel confident to cope with whatever comes your way, and find meaningful purpose in work, relationships, family, spirituality, and whatever else life offers.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. It takes a lot of courage and painful life experiences to finally decide to embark on a journey of learning about yourself and why you make the choices you make. You deserve a life of childlike enthusiasm and wonder that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. While delving into your psyche can be intimidating, the rewards are worth it! Consider taking a deep breath and reaching out to me to explore how I can best help you achieve a fully satisfying life.
Individual counseling provides an opportunity for you to talk openly about your thoughts and feelings in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I work with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, adults, and those within the LGBTQ community. With children and some adolescents, differing modalities of therapy, including art and music, provide an additional outlet for those who cannot always verbalize thoughts and feelings. Family dynamics can often be challenging, whether you have a traditional or non-traditional family, and I can help. Together, we can work through your concerns.
Individual counseling provides an opportunity for you to talk openly about your thoughts and feelings in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I work with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, adults, and those within the LGBTQ community. With children and some adolescents, differing modalities of therapy, including art and music, provide an additional outlet for those who cannot always verbalize thoughts and feelings. Family dynamics can often be challenging, whether you have a traditional or non-traditional family, and I can help. Together, we can work through your concerns.
Mariah Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Waitlist for new clients
My clients come from a variety of backgrounds, identities, orientations, and have a variety of mental health needs. I work largely with people experiencing anxiety, depression, minority stress, interpersonal relationship challenges, gender exploration, and managing life's variety of stressors. My clients are looking to add to their mental health tool box, increase their understanding of self, and develop a healthier relationship with themselves and their mental health. I provide individual therapy and relationship therapy.
My clients come from a variety of backgrounds, identities, orientations, and have a variety of mental health needs. I work largely with people experiencing anxiety, depression, minority stress, interpersonal relationship challenges, gender exploration, and managing life's variety of stressors. My clients are looking to add to their mental health tool box, increase their understanding of self, and develop a healthier relationship with themselves and their mental health. I provide individual therapy and relationship therapy.
Throughout our journey together, we will strive to identify, process and work through stressors/traumas as a team by establishing a compassionate and safe environment while building a gentle/secure rapport. Through psychoeducation & learning/practicing healthy coping strategies, you will experience a reduction of anxiety/depressive symptoms and overall daily functioning will be improved. You will begin a Journey towards Joy, empowering you to live in the present moment, absorb the beauty of every day, and have gratitude for self & others.
Throughout our journey together, we will strive to identify, process and work through stressors/traumas as a team by establishing a compassionate and safe environment while building a gentle/secure rapport. Through psychoeducation & learning/practicing healthy coping strategies, you will experience a reduction of anxiety/depressive symptoms and overall daily functioning will be improved. You will begin a Journey towards Joy, empowering you to live in the present moment, absorb the beauty of every day, and have gratitude for self & others.
Melissa Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
North Ridgeville, OH 44035
I really enjoy helping people reach their inner potential and find their strength. Every person has all that they need right inside themselves. I am here to help teach them tools and skills to tap into their own strength and knowledge. My goal is to help people learn and grow so they can make the best of their life’s journey. I also enjoy supervising LSW's to help them become skilled and well balanced therapists.
I really enjoy helping people reach their inner potential and find their strength. Every person has all that they need right inside themselves. I am here to help teach them tools and skills to tap into their own strength and knowledge. My goal is to help people learn and grow so they can make the best of their life’s journey. I also enjoy supervising LSW's to help them become skilled and well balanced therapists.
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Kristin S Curran
Counselor, MAEd, LPC, MIACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
At various times in our lives we may find ourselves faced with difficult experiences which may feel overwhelming and, often, seeking help can be the most difficult step. I believe that every person has the ability to make desired changes which can lead to a more fulfilling life. Understanding the uniqueness of those experiences.
At various times in our lives we may find ourselves faced with difficult experiences which may feel overwhelming and, often, seeking help can be the most difficult step. I believe that every person has the ability to make desired changes which can lead to a more fulfilling life. Understanding the uniqueness of those experiences.
Tiel M Wilczynski
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPCC
Verified Verified
North Ridgeville, OH 44039 (Online Only)
You deserve wellness and healing. It is time to become the person you are meant to be, rather than person you've become based on the way life has treated you. Since 2009 I have worked in the mental health field and provided therapeutic services to individuals, couples, groups, and families. I am invested in empowering others to overcome hardship, foster perseverance, and build resilience. I have made a positive impact on the people I have served. I have assisted children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in learning and practicing the skills necessary for mental health and wellness.
You deserve wellness and healing. It is time to become the person you are meant to be, rather than person you've become based on the way life has treated you. Since 2009 I have worked in the mental health field and provided therapeutic services to individuals, couples, groups, and families. I am invested in empowering others to overcome hardship, foster perseverance, and build resilience. I have made a positive impact on the people I have served. I have assisted children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in learning and practicing the skills necessary for mental health and wellness.
Life can be incredibly difficult and painful sometimes; full of highs and lows, triumphs and failures. It can be difficult to acknowledge when you need to slow down a little bit and get some help. Counseling is safe and judgement free place where you can process what troubles you and begin to understand your thoughts, feelings, and assumptions about yourself, others, and the world around you.
Life can be incredibly difficult and painful sometimes; full of highs and lows, triumphs and failures. It can be difficult to acknowledge when you need to slow down a little bit and get some help. Counseling is safe and judgement free place where you can process what troubles you and begin to understand your thoughts, feelings, and assumptions about yourself, others, and the world around you.
David deBardelaben-Phillips
CCEP, MEd, BBA, RM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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.
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.
Susanne Sacco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, MEd
Verified Verified
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in an individualized approach for every client and working with you to determine the best methodology to get you where you want to be. I will help you tell your life story, and will work with you to find insight and meaning for the future. While on your journey, you will find that I can offer and link you with additional resources to empower you beyond the therapy room. Finally, if a relationship with me as a therapist is not working, I encourage my clients to be open and honest so that we can get them on the correct path to healing.
I believe in an individualized approach for every client and working with you to determine the best methodology to get you where you want to be. I will help you tell your life story, and will work with you to find insight and meaning for the future. While on your journey, you will find that I can offer and link you with additional resources to empower you beyond the therapy room. Finally, if a relationship with me as a therapist is not working, I encourage my clients to be open and honest so that we can get them on the correct path to healing.
My name is Heidi Booth, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of Ohio. My goal is to be able to provide a space where you feel comfortable, accepted, and appreciated. I work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, coping skills, ADHD, life transitions, and more. Everyone needs something different and my focus is to benefit you with making a plan that fits you best! I know this journey can look scary, but you don't have to be alone.
My name is Heidi Booth, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of Ohio. My goal is to be able to provide a space where you feel comfortable, accepted, and appreciated. I work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, coping skills, ADHD, life transitions, and more. Everyone needs something different and my focus is to benefit you with making a plan that fits you best! I know this journey can look scary, but you don't have to be alone.
The Phoenix Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
North Ridgeville, OH 44039 (Online Only)
I believe that counseling is an opportunity to connect with people in a safe and non-judgmental space. Many people struggle with anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship issues, grief and loss and want to improve mental health towards psych stability. It is an honor for me to be with you on this journey through life. Along that journey I am excited to teach you coping skills as I learn about the battles you face. We are in this together.
I believe that counseling is an opportunity to connect with people in a safe and non-judgmental space. Many people struggle with anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship issues, grief and loss and want to improve mental health towards psych stability. It is an honor for me to be with you on this journey through life. Along that journey I am excited to teach you coping skills as I learn about the battles you face. We are in this together.
Linda O'Leary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, CCM
Verified Verified
North Ridgeville, OH 44039 (Online Only)
Accepting NEW clients. I am passionate about working with those experiencing anxiety and depression disorders related to pregnancy, postpartum and parenting; looking to improve self-esteem, those who are neurodivergent, experiencing life transitions, grief, and relationship issues. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to form, work on and accomplish their goals. I believe goals need to be realistic, specific, measurable, and that you have to celebrate your wins.
Accepting NEW clients. I am passionate about working with those experiencing anxiety and depression disorders related to pregnancy, postpartum and parenting; looking to improve self-esteem, those who are neurodivergent, experiencing life transitions, grief, and relationship issues. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to form, work on and accomplish their goals. I believe goals need to be realistic, specific, measurable, and that you have to celebrate your wins.
Melissa Kathryn Jones-Vovk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Ridgeville, OH 44039 (Online Only)
As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) I feel it's important to empower clients by giving them the tools to meet their personal goals. Throughout life we go through life experiences where we may feel powerless or not in control, but we do have control over how we cope or react to life circumstances. By offering a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental place to guide clients through their healing process I hope to inspire confidence and the innate resiliency that I believe is in each of us.
As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) I feel it's important to empower clients by giving them the tools to meet their personal goals. Throughout life we go through life experiences where we may feel powerless or not in control, but we do have control over how we cope or react to life circumstances. By offering a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental place to guide clients through their healing process I hope to inspire confidence and the innate resiliency that I believe is in each of us.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.