Female Therapists in Richmond Heights, OH
Kendra Kay Esser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond Heights, OH 44143
I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of a successful therapy experience. It is my sincere desire to support you to uncover and manifest your potential and empower you to learn the skills to take action to bring about a positive change in your life. My intention is to really listen to what is troubling you and offer you honest guidance to help you find the most growthful path through to the resolution you are seeking. I believe there is a deeper/higher meaning behind any issue facing you and will assist you to find this New Perspective.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of a successful therapy experience. It is my sincere desire to support you to uncover and manifest your potential and empower you to learn the skills to take action to bring about a positive change in your life. My intention is to really listen to what is troubling you and offer you honest guidance to help you find the most growthful path through to the resolution you are seeking. I believe there is a deeper/higher meaning behind any issue facing you and will assist you to find this New Perspective.
Brooke H Kroto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, CGT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond Heights, OH 44143
My greatest passion and specialization is working with the LGBTQ+ community. My mission is to enhance your ability to live the life you deserve. For those who are transgender or gender variant, I provide gender diagnosis and therapy, and write the necessary letters of recommendation for gender affirming medical treatments. My gender services work in coordination with medical providers on your team within all hospital systems. I am a board certified gender therapist, a well-seasoned general psychotherapist, am EMDR trained. I bring over thirty years of training and practical experience to this work.
My greatest passion and specialization is working with the LGBTQ+ community. My mission is to enhance your ability to live the life you deserve. For those who are transgender or gender variant, I provide gender diagnosis and therapy, and write the necessary letters of recommendation for gender affirming medical treatments. My gender services work in coordination with medical providers on your team within all hospital systems. I am a board certified gender therapist, a well-seasoned general psychotherapist, am EMDR trained. I bring over thirty years of training and practical experience to this work.
Nancy is dedicated to helping both individuals and couples learn skills to lead happier, more meaningful, loving and successful lives. She assists each individual discover their unique strengths and identify their true needs and values. Her methods are based on a a combination of positive psychology, compassionate communication and basic spiritual principles. She often works with individuals who feel stuck; or those in a crisis who don't understand how to work through to a place of stability and harmony. She believes we can all learn to be optimistic. Nancy is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice for 22 years.
Nancy is dedicated to helping both individuals and couples learn skills to lead happier, more meaningful, loving and successful lives. She assists each individual discover their unique strengths and identify their true needs and values. Her methods are based on a a combination of positive psychology, compassionate communication and basic spiritual principles. She often works with individuals who feel stuck; or those in a crisis who don't understand how to work through to a place of stability and harmony. She believes we can all learn to be optimistic. Nancy is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice for 22 years.
You are as unique as your fingerprint. I am a therapist that appreciates that and customizes treatment to suit your needs. I listen deeply, encourage, and advise within my scope of practice. You will benefit from: relaxation training, coping strategies for fear and depression, and insights on relationships. Above all, I promote your getting to know yourself. If your work or your faith or the arts is important to you, all strengths can be utilized in therapy. I can work with the rest of your health care team.Healing can be augmented by writing, reading, and communing in nature. If you are creatively blocked, I'm here.
You are as unique as your fingerprint. I am a therapist that appreciates that and customizes treatment to suit your needs. I listen deeply, encourage, and advise within my scope of practice. You will benefit from: relaxation training, coping strategies for fear and depression, and insights on relationships. Above all, I promote your getting to know yourself. If your work or your faith or the arts is important to you, all strengths can be utilized in therapy. I can work with the rest of your health care team.Healing can be augmented by writing, reading, and communing in nature. If you are creatively blocked, I'm here.
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Tiel M Wilczynski
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44124 (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.
Transcend Mental Behavior Group, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CDCA
Verified Verified
South Euclid, OH 44121
Transcend Mental Behavior Group offers General as well as Substance Abuse Disorder Counseling Services to children, adolescents, and adults who need assistance with changing their lives. Transcend Mental Behavior Group have counselors that are specialized in mental health and substance use disorders. We believe that our patients are capable of change and that mental health and addictions are very treatable. We offer evidence-based therapeutic interventions and treatment modalities that are shown to be effective in life changes. We strongly believe that treatment works best when it is individually tailored.
Transcend Mental Behavior Group offers General as well as Substance Abuse Disorder Counseling Services to children, adolescents, and adults who need assistance with changing their lives. Transcend Mental Behavior Group have counselors that are specialized in mental health and substance use disorders. We believe that our patients are capable of change and that mental health and addictions are very treatable. We offer evidence-based therapeutic interventions and treatment modalities that are shown to be effective in life changes. We strongly believe that treatment works best when it is individually tailored.
Amanda Vogel
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44121
Her expertise also extends to addressing school avoidance, childhood behavior issues, and women's issues, offering specialized care tailored to these specific concerns.
Amanda Vogel, LPCC, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health, offering compassionate and personalized mental health services to clients in Ohio. She helps clients by first understanding the unique issues troubling them, providing support and validation for their struggles. Amanda’s approach includes gentle confrontation, skill development, and the transformation of unhelpful thoughts, empowering clients to make meaningful changes and achieve success in their lives. Amanda is particularly passionate about working with adolescents and young adults, especially those dealing with ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD.
Her expertise also extends to addressing school avoidance, childhood behavior issues, and women's issues, offering specialized care tailored to these specific concerns.
Amanda Vogel, LPCC, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health, offering compassionate and personalized mental health services to clients in Ohio. She helps clients by first understanding the unique issues troubling them, providing support and validation for their struggles. Amanda’s approach includes gentle confrontation, skill development, and the transformation of unhelpful thoughts, empowering clients to make meaningful changes and achieve success in their lives. Amanda is particularly passionate about working with adolescents and young adults, especially those dealing with ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD.
I work with male and female survivors of abuse to help soften the effects of past or current trauma.
Welcome. I’m here to guide you through your personal challenges. I work with adults and couples seeking support and positive change. My goal is for you to feel “truly seen” and supported by me your therapist as you share, discover and face fears to get yourself to a better place. I work with mood disorders, anxiety, stress, divorce, trauma, neglect, domestic violence, life confusion, medical conditions and grief.
I work with male and female survivors of abuse to help soften the effects of past or current trauma.
Welcome. I’m here to guide you through your personal challenges. I work with adults and couples seeking support and positive change. My goal is for you to feel “truly seen” and supported by me your therapist as you share, discover and face fears to get yourself to a better place. I work with mood disorders, anxiety, stress, divorce, trauma, neglect, domestic violence, life confusion, medical conditions and grief.
Laura Palisin
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44121 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Laura Palisin received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Dayton and her master's degree in community counseling from Kent State University. She has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in outpatient, inpatient and school settings. She has advanced training in trauma focused therapy including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).
Laura Palisin received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Dayton and her master's degree in community counseling from Kent State University. She has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in outpatient, inpatient and school settings. She has advanced training in trauma focused therapy including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).
Life can be a challenging journey. If you are seeking a therapist with a warm, supportive, direct style, consider calling me for a free phone consultation. Mindful awareness, new perspectives, and hope are what I offer in the process of honest exploration of difficult issues and life experiences in psychotherapy. I believe it is my job to be open and non-judgemental as I assist you to find more ease in your life. Through careful listening and advising, I will support you toward sorting through your life struggles. We will use Zoom for our sessions, which offers considerable flexibility in scheduling.
Life can be a challenging journey. If you are seeking a therapist with a warm, supportive, direct style, consider calling me for a free phone consultation. Mindful awareness, new perspectives, and hope are what I offer in the process of honest exploration of difficult issues and life experiences in psychotherapy. I believe it is my job to be open and non-judgemental as I assist you to find more ease in your life. Through careful listening and advising, I will support you toward sorting through your life struggles. We will use Zoom for our sessions, which offers considerable flexibility in scheduling.
My idea of therapy involves being empathetic, validating, and allowing you to express concerns in a calm, nurturing, and welcoming environment. My desire is to create a safe space and build a trusting therapeutic alliance in working towards accomplishing your goals. I aim to help an individual identify their goals and values and build their motivation internally and externally. I specialize in working with individual clients 18 years and older, couples who are experiencing interpersonal conflict, & marital counseling. Issues that I work with include depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship conflict, adjustment issues.
My idea of therapy involves being empathetic, validating, and allowing you to express concerns in a calm, nurturing, and welcoming environment. My desire is to create a safe space and build a trusting therapeutic alliance in working towards accomplishing your goals. I aim to help an individual identify their goals and values and build their motivation internally and externally. I specialize in working with individual clients 18 years and older, couples who are experiencing interpersonal conflict, & marital counseling. Issues that I work with include depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship conflict, adjustment issues.
Shiri Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pepper Pike, OH 44124
We all face change, hardship, stress, and self-doubt. Yet we aspire for well-being, joy, and connection. As a therapist, I'll work with you to reduce your emotional stress and cultivate your own unique version of self-value. We can't control what life throws at us, but we can learn how to better cope with stress, find our voice, set boundaries, and discover comfort within the discomfort.
We all face change, hardship, stress, and self-doubt. Yet we aspire for well-being, joy, and connection. As a therapist, I'll work with you to reduce your emotional stress and cultivate your own unique version of self-value. We can't control what life throws at us, but we can learn how to better cope with stress, find our voice, set boundaries, and discover comfort within the discomfort.
Everyone has experienced emotional distress at some point in his or her life. A good indicator of when it's time to seek professional help, is when stress becomes overwhelming and unmanageable. Recognizing that you need help is the first step toward restoring a healthy life balance.
Everyone has experienced emotional distress at some point in his or her life. A good indicator of when it's time to seek professional help, is when stress becomes overwhelming and unmanageable. Recognizing that you need help is the first step toward restoring a healthy life balance.
I am here to help you heal and overcome confusion, challenges, fears, and develop the best version of yourself. This is a process that is takes courage and is best walked with someone. I would like to work with you and help you.
I am here to help you heal and overcome confusion, challenges, fears, and develop the best version of yourself. This is a process that is takes courage and is best walked with someone. I would like to work with you and help you.
Natasha Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44121
If your marriage is struggling I can help you! I believe many of our greatest joys as well as our life challenges come from our relationships with those who are important to us. When these relationships struggle, we struggle. While seeking outside help during these challenging times can be difficult, you don't have to struggle alone. I am passionate about working with couples, families, and individuals in a way that allows them to move forward in their lives and relationships with more hope, happiness and understanding.
If your marriage is struggling I can help you! I believe many of our greatest joys as well as our life challenges come from our relationships with those who are important to us. When these relationships struggle, we struggle. While seeking outside help during these challenging times can be difficult, you don't have to struggle alone. I am passionate about working with couples, families, and individuals in a way that allows them to move forward in their lives and relationships with more hope, happiness and understanding.
Jacquese Southern
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland Heights, OH 44121 (Online Only)
Life can be overwhelming and tough. Sometimes, we need more than our normal support systems. Sometimes, we need help moving forward and healing. Color, sexuality, gender, societal stereotypes, labels and trauma can add to ones struggle to navigate through life. Whatever brings you to counseling, it is my honor and goal to be with you through your journey in healing
Life can be overwhelming and tough. Sometimes, we need more than our normal support systems. Sometimes, we need help moving forward and healing. Color, sexuality, gender, societal stereotypes, labels and trauma can add to ones struggle to navigate through life. Whatever brings you to counseling, it is my honor and goal to be with you through your journey in healing
Mindy Stewart is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2012. Mindy can help you connect your past experiences with present day emotions and behaviors in order to build bridges to a healthier future. She utilizes EMDR therapy and meets couples and individuals where they're at. In her spare time, Mindy enjoys walking to the lake to watch sunsets, hosting, coordinating events, creatively decorating her mantle, and chatting with friends.
Mindy Stewart is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2012. Mindy can help you connect your past experiences with present day emotions and behaviors in order to build bridges to a healthier future. She utilizes EMDR therapy and meets couples and individuals where they're at. In her spare time, Mindy enjoys walking to the lake to watch sunsets, hosting, coordinating events, creatively decorating her mantle, and chatting with friends.
It takes courage and vulnerability to open up to a therapist and to create new patterns that improve well-being. That recognition is always at the forefront of my work. I consider it to be an immense privilege to have worked with many children, teens, and families throughout my career and to play a role in their life's journey. In my 18 years within the field of psychology, I have developed a therapeutic approach that combines warmth, empathy, and evidence-based practices to help individuals reach goals, develop a strong sense of self, and to navigate life’s challenges.
It takes courage and vulnerability to open up to a therapist and to create new patterns that improve well-being. That recognition is always at the forefront of my work. I consider it to be an immense privilege to have worked with many children, teens, and families throughout my career and to play a role in their life's journey. In my 18 years within the field of psychology, I have developed a therapeutic approach that combines warmth, empathy, and evidence-based practices to help individuals reach goals, develop a strong sense of self, and to navigate life’s challenges.
With over 30 years experience working with adults, I maintain an ongoing commitment to this work with the goal of helping you improve your quality of life, including managing internal unrest. My master's degree is from Case Western Reserve University and I have a B.A. degree from Boston University in Philosophy. My approach is compassionate and accepting and I draw from various modalities including psychodynamic, trauma informed care, and cognitive and behavioral elements.
With over 30 years experience working with adults, I maintain an ongoing commitment to this work with the goal of helping you improve your quality of life, including managing internal unrest. My master's degree is from Case Western Reserve University and I have a B.A. degree from Boston University in Philosophy. My approach is compassionate and accepting and I draw from various modalities including psychodynamic, trauma informed care, and cognitive and behavioral elements.
Melanie Prepetit earned her bachelor's degree in social work at Bowling Green State University and her master's degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University. She has more than 25+ years of experience providing therapy in community-based, outpatient and residential treatment settings. She has also served as a clinical supervisor and director of community-based therapy. Melanie believes in a holistic approach to treatment. Her practice is LGBTQIA+ friendly and a transgender safe space. She specializes in trauma and abuse, reactive attachment disorder (RAD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Melanie Prepetit earned her bachelor's degree in social work at Bowling Green State University and her master's degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University. She has more than 25+ years of experience providing therapy in community-based, outpatient and residential treatment settings. She has also served as a clinical supervisor and director of community-based therapy. Melanie believes in a holistic approach to treatment. Her practice is LGBTQIA+ friendly and a transgender safe space. She specializes in trauma and abuse, reactive attachment disorder (RAD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.