Emotionally Focused Therapists in Pepper Pike, OH

I am a mother of four, within a special needs household, and a retired Marine spouse of 20+ years, I have experienced and overcome a distinct set of challenges throughout my personal and professional life that makes me a therapist who can relate to my clients. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults with complex mental health issues. Whatever the challenge you are facing, I will be by your side!

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.

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.

When people 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, identifying your gender and/or sexuality, battling a substance use problem, being a victim of bullying, poverty, or experiencing mild to severe mental health concerns, it can take a toll on your mental health. 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.

Do you suffer from depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem? Have you experienced trauma in your life and struggle to move on, or to let go of the past? Do your emotions often override your thoughts making it difficult to think logically? Life can be overwhelming and painful at times, but it is possible to live a happy life even if you have endured pain in the past. I can help you to think more logically and to feel more in control of your emotions. I welcome you to make the first step in finding change and to building a happier and more fulfilling life. I look forward to meeting you!

Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have a passion for helping people. I became a therapist to help and encourage people. I have a wide variety of experience. I worked in community health for several years. During that time, I saw a multitude up clients with a variety of issues to include but not limited to addiction, depression, bi - polar disorder, and many others. I provided care inpatient and outpatient and ran many different types of groups for adults and children. I worked with children and families on our juvenile unit as well.

Individuals thrive toward their potential when their relationships are healthy and supportive. Being in healthy relationship is how we, as individuals and families, are sustained in the long term. Relationships that are healthy are consistent, have structure, are interdependent, and provide instruction that fosters individual and collective resiliency and progress. When relationships are in crisis, individuals must be guided toward identifying the behaviors and attitudes that bring on conflict. When this awareness is achieved, change is possible. Here, attention to individual and relationship needs is equally important in the therapeutic process.

Im happy you're looking for the support you deserve. I started UMatter Counseling to provide quality mental health care, tailored to your individual needs. The clinicians at UMatter work with individuals of all ages with a wide range of unique circumstances. We work with each client to help address their personal goals. Each individual is the sole expert in their lives, and because of this we feel therapy is a collaborative process.