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Melissa Seeley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW, SAP, CFRC
Verified Verified
Richfield, OH 44286
Many people come to a counselor not knowing what to expect. The hardest part about coming to counseling is being willing to open up to an outside person about your most significant struggles and stressors in life. Opening up to a counselor means getting unbiased support and feedback to empower you to make the best decisions for yourself and/or your family. I aim to foster your healing, grow your self-confidence, and improve your self-image.
Many people come to a counselor not knowing what to expect. The hardest part about coming to counseling is being willing to open up to an outside person about your most significant struggles and stressors in life. Opening up to a counselor means getting unbiased support and feedback to empower you to make the best decisions for yourself and/or your family. I aim to foster your healing, grow your self-confidence, and improve your self-image.
(440) 379-8361 View (440) 379-8361
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Catholic Charities Family & Community Outreach CTR
Counselor, LPCC-S, IMFT-S
Verified Verified
Akron, OH 44310
Catholic Charities Family and Community Outreach Center serves families, couples, and individuals of all ages with mental health, relationship, and substance use issues. We take a holistic and person centered approach to meet the needs of each person and family we serve. We collaborate extensively with other community agencies, hospitals, and residential programs to provide the most complete services possible. We strive to give each individual, couple, and family the health and happiness they seek!
Catholic Charities Family and Community Outreach Center serves families, couples, and individuals of all ages with mental health, relationship, and substance use issues. We take a holistic and person centered approach to meet the needs of each person and family we serve. We collaborate extensively with other community agencies, hospitals, and residential programs to provide the most complete services possible. We strive to give each individual, couple, and family the health and happiness they seek!
(330) 859-4454 View (330) 859-4454
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Joshua Stanley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Akron, OH 44333
My ideal client is an individual who is open to working as a team and benefiting from a therapeutic relationship in which honesty, accountability, and empathy are paramount. While a client’s concerns are unique and personal, there is nothing they cannot overcome through effective therapeutic interventions and a highly-trained and relatable clinician.
My ideal client is an individual who is open to working as a team and benefiting from a therapeutic relationship in which honesty, accountability, and empathy are paramount. While a client’s concerns are unique and personal, there is nothing they cannot overcome through effective therapeutic interventions and a highly-trained and relatable clinician.
(330) 583-1288 View (330) 583-1288
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Andrew J Davis
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Fairlawn, OH 44333
If you are looking for advanced practice counseling for mental health, addiction or relationship issues, and want to be treated with care, compassion and understanding, I can help. I am part of a team of health professionals at Signature Psychiatry Associates. Everyone experiences anxiety, depression or some personal struggle; we are here to help with the momentary crisis to severe biological based illness.
If you are looking for advanced practice counseling for mental health, addiction or relationship issues, and want to be treated with care, compassion and understanding, I can help. I am part of a team of health professionals at Signature Psychiatry Associates. Everyone experiences anxiety, depression or some personal struggle; we are here to help with the momentary crisis to severe biological based illness.
(330) 460-4613 View (330) 460-4613
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Taufika Hafiz Sakhawat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Macedonia, OH 44056  (Online Only)
You are the expert on your life; you are the one who knows what goal you want to set up for your happiness. Do not let your stress, anxiety, depression, and self-defeating thoughts hold you back from your goal. People are often diagnosed with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Risk factors for SUD usually include trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. Acknowledging the symptoms are often difficult, with the therapy you will find your strength, triggers, and patterns and will be able to perceive a positive world to have a successful happy life.
You are the expert on your life; you are the one who knows what goal you want to set up for your happiness. Do not let your stress, anxiety, depression, and self-defeating thoughts hold you back from your goal. People are often diagnosed with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Risk factors for SUD usually include trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. Acknowledging the symptoms are often difficult, with the therapy you will find your strength, triggers, and patterns and will be able to perceive a positive world to have a successful happy life.
(330) 331-6785 View (330) 331-6785
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Joshua Magleby
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Joshua Magleby, PhD is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist who focuses on the treatment of neuropsychological and psychological disorders for all age ranges. He is primarily interested in child and adolescent psychological and neuropsychological disorders, including ADHD, learning disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, disruptive behaviors, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sleep problems. Dr. Magleby holds a doctorate degree in Educational Psychology from The University of Utah. He completed a two-year residency in Clinical Neuropsychology at The Cleveland Clinic, where he specialized in Pediatric and Adult Neuropsychology.
Joshua Magleby, PhD is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist who focuses on the treatment of neuropsychological and psychological disorders for all age ranges. He is primarily interested in child and adolescent psychological and neuropsychological disorders, including ADHD, learning disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, disruptive behaviors, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sleep problems. Dr. Magleby holds a doctorate degree in Educational Psychology from The University of Utah. He completed a two-year residency in Clinical Neuropsychology at The Cleveland Clinic, where he specialized in Pediatric and Adult Neuropsychology.
(440) 853-4332 View (440) 853-4332
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Raquel Garrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, ME , LPC
Verified Verified
Akron, OH 44333
Are you struggling with anxious or ruminating thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, lethargy, lack of motivation, or isolation, which may have been manageable previously but now is an issue? You may struggle with creating a support network or having boundaries with others. Are there unresolved trauma issues that you may not be acknowledging? You are looking for insight & help with your active symptoms, like managing your anxiety, ruminating thoughts, or negative self-talk. You would like to develop coping skills that are easily applicable to your daily routine while increasing the quality of your supports.
Are you struggling with anxious or ruminating thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, lethargy, lack of motivation, or isolation, which may have been manageable previously but now is an issue? You may struggle with creating a support network or having boundaries with others. Are there unresolved trauma issues that you may not be acknowledging? You are looking for insight & help with your active symptoms, like managing your anxiety, ruminating thoughts, or negative self-talk. You would like to develop coping skills that are easily applicable to your daily routine while increasing the quality of your supports.
(330) 574-8179 View (330) 574-8179

Online Therapists

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Paul Culbertson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kent, OH 44240  (Online Only)
I focus on autism/ADHD (with or without trauma/PTSD). ADHD/Autism does not need to be previously diagnosed. My method is to analyze connections which typically stem back to one’s family of origin, which can lead to poor self-regard. Together, we work to identify patterns and tendencies, as well as where they came from. I’ve seen people change for the better. We are looking for results, realizations, epiphanies, and for you to break free from the cycle of unhappiness and self-loathing. www.PaulCulbertson.com
I focus on autism/ADHD (with or without trauma/PTSD). ADHD/Autism does not need to be previously diagnosed. My method is to analyze connections which typically stem back to one’s family of origin, which can lead to poor self-regard. Together, we work to identify patterns and tendencies, as well as where they came from. I’ve seen people change for the better. We are looking for results, realizations, epiphanies, and for you to break free from the cycle of unhappiness and self-loathing. www.PaulCulbertson.com
(234) 217-5494 View (234) 217-5494
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Jennifer Kimpan
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LICDC, ICADC, LADC
Verified Verified
Westerville, OH 43082
Offering: Outpatient individual counseling, family supportive counseling, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, assessments, counseling component of medication assisted treatment.
Change is Possible, Recovery Works. When you or someone you know is struggling with Addiction, it is difficult to know what to do. Make New Beginnings Counseling Center your first step. We provide comprehensive drug, alcohol, and addiction recovery services for those struggling and for those who want to support their recovery. Hope starts here. Recovery works, take the first step toward yours.
Offering: Outpatient individual counseling, family supportive counseling, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, assessments, counseling component of medication assisted treatment.
Change is Possible, Recovery Works. When you or someone you know is struggling with Addiction, it is difficult to know what to do. Make New Beginnings Counseling Center your first step. We provide comprehensive drug, alcohol, and addiction recovery services for those struggling and for those who want to support their recovery. Hope starts here. Recovery works, take the first step toward yours.
(937) 583-4022 View (937) 583-4022
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Justin Shelton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Warren, OH 44484
Dr. Shelton is a clinical psychologist, born and raised in the Mahoning Valley. He has experience working in a variety of settings, including community mental health, behavioral schools, college counseling, outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals and corrections. He enjoys working with a wide range of patient populations of all ages and demographics, providing individual, family, and couples psychotherapy. Over the course of his career, Dr. Shelton has worked with patients struggling with a multitude of concerns, including anxiety, depression, identity concerns, behavioral problems, schizophrenia, personality disorders and more.
Dr. Shelton is a clinical psychologist, born and raised in the Mahoning Valley. He has experience working in a variety of settings, including community mental health, behavioral schools, college counseling, outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals and corrections. He enjoys working with a wide range of patient populations of all ages and demographics, providing individual, family, and couples psychotherapy. Over the course of his career, Dr. Shelton has worked with patients struggling with a multitude of concerns, including anxiety, depression, identity concerns, behavioral problems, schizophrenia, personality disorders and more.
(330) 654-6495 View (330) 654-6495
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Audra Popik
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LIDC
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
Honored to support your healing journey, my faith and family inspire my dedication to this work.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the complexities of relationships and addiction. You might be a new parent grappling with perinatal depression, or someone navigating the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. Your goal is to find balance, peace, and a path forward. You need a compassionate guide who understands your struggles and can offer practical, effective strategies to help you heal and thrive.
Honored to support your healing journey, my faith and family inspire my dedication to this work.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the complexities of relationships and addiction. You might be a new parent grappling with perinatal depression, or someone navigating the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. Your goal is to find balance, peace, and a path forward. You need a compassionate guide who understands your struggles and can offer practical, effective strategies to help you heal and thrive.
(440) 703-6258 View (440) 703-6258
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Thomas Dewey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Warren, OH 44484
Therapy methods are evidence based and tailored to individual/family needs through biopsychosocial assessment and treatment plans built in collaboration with each patient.
I work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them to navigate challenges that hinder the experience of the beauty and joy of life. I look to build healthy and trustworthy relationships with clients in order to tackle some of life's most difficult issues. In a confidential and safe environment, I address areas of addiction, anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, marital/premarital counseling, etc. I am able to address minor and major problems that are impeding you from experiencing your full potential.
Therapy methods are evidence based and tailored to individual/family needs through biopsychosocial assessment and treatment plans built in collaboration with each patient.
I work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them to navigate challenges that hinder the experience of the beauty and joy of life. I look to build healthy and trustworthy relationships with clients in order to tackle some of life's most difficult issues. In a confidential and safe environment, I address areas of addiction, anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, marital/premarital counseling, etc. I am able to address minor and major problems that are impeding you from experiencing your full potential.
(234) 294-1645 View (234) 294-1645
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Cleveland Health and Wellness Center
Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
Meet with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist in-person or virtually. Our team of over 20 clinical therapists provides compassionate and holistic mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children. Our approach recognizes the whole person, mind and body. We specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, stress, addiction, and relationship issues. We provide individual psychotherapy, psychiatry, couples therapy, and family therapy.
Meet with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist in-person or virtually. Our team of over 20 clinical therapists provides compassionate and holistic mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children. Our approach recognizes the whole person, mind and body. We specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, stress, addiction, and relationship issues. We provide individual psychotherapy, psychiatry, couples therapy, and family therapy.
(440) 434-3692 View (440) 434-3692
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Christina Layfield
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Willowick, OH 44095
Hello, here is a little about me: I have been married for 11 years now and I have 2 children. I live in a small town in NE Ohio. I live a pretty quiet and relaxed life. I like to keep things simple and minimal. I love nature and animals. I have many pets at home including a dog, 2 cats and 3 rabbits. I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. I went to college and pursued a master's degree in professional counseling at Liberty University.
Hello, here is a little about me: I have been married for 11 years now and I have 2 children. I live in a small town in NE Ohio. I live a pretty quiet and relaxed life. I like to keep things simple and minimal. I love nature and animals. I have many pets at home including a dog, 2 cats and 3 rabbits. I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. I went to college and pursued a master's degree in professional counseling at Liberty University.
(216) 424-4263 View (216) 424-4263
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Revive Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, M Ed, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Through our integrative approaches, our counselors are well equipped using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Solution- Focused, Collaborative and Health- Oriented Therapies.
Are you going through a transition in life, feel disconnected from meaning and purpose, or find it difficult to manage your emotions? At Revive Counseling and Wellness, it is our goal to create a safe and supportive environment while providing a collaborative and integrative approach to treatment. We help individuals, families, and couples develop deeper connections to themselves, and stronger more fulfilling relationships with others. It is our mission for our clients to feel empowered and realize that wellness is possible.
Through our integrative approaches, our counselors are well equipped using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Solution- Focused, Collaborative and Health- Oriented Therapies.
Are you going through a transition in life, feel disconnected from meaning and purpose, or find it difficult to manage your emotions? At Revive Counseling and Wellness, it is our goal to create a safe and supportive environment while providing a collaborative and integrative approach to treatment. We help individuals, families, and couples develop deeper connections to themselves, and stronger more fulfilling relationships with others. It is our mission for our clients to feel empowered and realize that wellness is possible.
(216) 284-5227 View (216) 284-5227
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Cornerstone Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CCTP, CCFP, CDBT, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Elyria, OH 44035  (Online Only)
Hope starts here. Are you feeling sad or stressed? Do you experience mood swings but don't really know why? Maybe you've been withdrawing from family, friends, or activities that used to breathe light into your life. If you have been feeling depressed, have found yourself more angry or hostile than normal, or suffer from low energy or problems sleeping, you may have an untreated mental health issue. Mental health impacts your way of thinking, relating to others, and overall quality of life. Many issues have been identified and defined including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), etc. You don't have to suffer anymore.
Hope starts here. Are you feeling sad or stressed? Do you experience mood swings but don't really know why? Maybe you've been withdrawing from family, friends, or activities that used to breathe light into your life. If you have been feeling depressed, have found yourself more angry or hostile than normal, or suffer from low energy or problems sleeping, you may have an untreated mental health issue. Mental health impacts your way of thinking, relating to others, and overall quality of life. Many issues have been identified and defined including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), etc. You don't have to suffer anymore.
(216) 238-2992 View (216) 238-2992
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Cornerstone Behavioral Health
LPCC-S, CCTP, CCFP, CDBT, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lakewood, OH 44107  (Online Only)
Hope starts here. Are you feeling sad or stressed? Do you experience mood swings but don't really know why? Maybe you've been withdrawing from family, friends, or activities that used to breathe light into your life. If you have been feeling depressed, have found yourself more angry or hostile than normal, or suffer from low energy or problems sleeping, you may have an untreated mental health issue. Mental health impacts your way of thinking, relating to others, and overall quality of life. Many issues have been identified and defined including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), etc. You don't have to suffer anymore.
Hope starts here. Are you feeling sad or stressed? Do you experience mood swings but don't really know why? Maybe you've been withdrawing from family, friends, or activities that used to breathe light into your life. If you have been feeling depressed, have found yourself more angry or hostile than normal, or suffer from low energy or problems sleeping, you may have an untreated mental health issue. Mental health impacts your way of thinking, relating to others, and overall quality of life. Many issues have been identified and defined including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), etc. You don't have to suffer anymore.
(216) 238-5187 View (216) 238-5187
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Joy Serednesky
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poland, OH 44514
I have experience counseling clients through individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, behavior management, and crisis management across the lifespan.
FIND YOUR "JOY" in life again! Let me help you find your "JOY"... personally, professionally, or with your family. My goal is guide you through an individualized treatment plan where my clients feel and function better. I provide a thorough intake, your treatment shouldn't feel like a fast-food drive thru. My specialty is working with neurodivergent clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and/or clients that may process information or their emotions differently.
I have experience counseling clients through individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, behavior management, and crisis management across the lifespan.
FIND YOUR "JOY" in life again! Let me help you find your "JOY"... personally, professionally, or with your family. My goal is guide you through an individualized treatment plan where my clients feel and function better. I provide a thorough intake, your treatment shouldn't feel like a fast-food drive thru. My specialty is working with neurodivergent clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and/or clients that may process information or their emotions differently.
(330) 222-3787 View (330) 222-3787
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Bradley Justice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elyria, OH 44035  (Online Only)
The only normal people are the ones you don't know very well (Alfred Adler). Brad is, above all, an active listener in his work with clients. Mutual trust is the key to true change in the therapeutic journey and that comes from truly being heard and understood. When you see Brad for therapy, you have his undivided attention. As a patient-centered prescriber, Brad understands that finding the right therapist isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. He truly values the time, trust, and journey of each client he services. Every therapy session is a learning opportunity with a new chance for growth.
The only normal people are the ones you don't know very well (Alfred Adler). Brad is, above all, an active listener in his work with clients. Mutual trust is the key to true change in the therapeutic journey and that comes from truly being heard and understood. When you see Brad for therapy, you have his undivided attention. As a patient-centered prescriber, Brad understands that finding the right therapist isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. He truly values the time, trust, and journey of each client he services. Every therapy session is a learning opportunity with a new chance for growth.
(440) 280-1768 View (440) 280-1768
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Sarah Dietrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
Undeniably, I think one of the biggest challenges each of us faces is how to create a life that is fulfilling, meaningful, and authentic in a world that is hard and complicated. While I specialize in working with both men and women who are struggling with eating disorders, I also have experience working with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders, and with people who are just simply trying to find a better path both personally and professionally.
Undeniably, I think one of the biggest challenges each of us faces is how to create a life that is fulfilling, meaningful, and authentic in a world that is hard and complicated. While I specialize in working with both men and women who are struggling with eating disorders, I also have experience working with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders, and with people who are just simply trying to find a better path both personally and professionally.
(216) 925-4473 View (216) 925-4473

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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.