Emotionally Focused Therapists in Willoughby, OH
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Lara Waldenmaier
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willoughby, OH 44094 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes we all need a safe space to share our stories with a caring and unbiased listener, and I want to provide that for you. I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years and licensed as a Professional Counselor since 2004. With experience working with many different types of people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, panic, mental and physical illnesses, relationship issues and so on, I am passionate about helping college students, couples, internationals, jobseekers and adults of any age who are seeking emotional healing, mental health, support and direction for their life's struggles and spiritual questions.
Sometimes we all need a safe space to share our stories with a caring and unbiased listener, and I want to provide that for you. I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years and licensed as a Professional Counselor since 2004. With experience working with many different types of people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, panic, mental and physical illnesses, relationship issues and so on, I am passionate about helping college students, couples, internationals, jobseekers and adults of any age who are seeking emotional healing, mental health, support and direction for their life's struggles and spiritual questions.
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I've had the sincere pleasure of being a therapist for 35 years. Having worked in a variety of settings has prepared me to be able to provide compassionate guidance to people wrestling with mood disorders (anxiety, depression and bi-polar) as well as to those experiencing struggles in their relationships (marital and family). For the past ten years in private practice, I have continued to assist others using a variety of therapeutic approaches: psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, relaxation and coping skills, grief therapy and assertiveness training.
I've had the sincere pleasure of being a therapist for 35 years. Having worked in a variety of settings has prepared me to be able to provide compassionate guidance to people wrestling with mood disorders (anxiety, depression and bi-polar) as well as to those experiencing struggles in their relationships (marital and family). For the past ten years in private practice, I have continued to assist others using a variety of therapeutic approaches: psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, relaxation and coping skills, grief therapy and assertiveness training.
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My clients come to me because they are looking for ways to use their strengths to overcome the challenges that life has thrown at them, whether in their individual lives or in their relationships. I help them to deal with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, life transitions, and relationship issues of all kinds. I help children, adolescents and adults across the life span to become their best selves and to live the life that they have been designed to have.
My clients come to me because they are looking for ways to use their strengths to overcome the challenges that life has thrown at them, whether in their individual lives or in their relationships. I help them to deal with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, life transitions, and relationship issues of all kinds. I help children, adolescents and adults across the life span to become their best selves and to live the life that they have been designed to have.
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Yiannoula Mavroidis
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Willoughby, OH 44094
You feel overwhelmed and anxious. You may be disappointed with the lack of balance in your life or feel like you don't recognize yourself anymore. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel confident and happy again. You want to live without anxiety and are ready to find yourself again.
You feel overwhelmed and anxious. You may be disappointed with the lack of balance in your life or feel like you don't recognize yourself anymore. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel confident and happy again. You want to live without anxiety and are ready to find yourself again.
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INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP) Exhausted, stressed, overwhelmed? Unable to accomplish day to day activities, your job or schoolwork? Struggling with pain, stomach issues, high blood pressure or diabetes? Can't sleep, concentrate or have changes in your appetite or weight? Been more frustrated and irritable? Are you depressed and anxious and don't know where to turn? You don't need to suffer in silence anymore. I developed the Health and Wellness Intensive Outpatient Program with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and proven coping skills to help you reclaim yourself and your life!
INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP) Exhausted, stressed, overwhelmed? Unable to accomplish day to day activities, your job or schoolwork? Struggling with pain, stomach issues, high blood pressure or diabetes? Can't sleep, concentrate or have changes in your appetite or weight? Been more frustrated and irritable? Are you depressed and anxious and don't know where to turn? You don't need to suffer in silence anymore. I developed the Health and Wellness Intensive Outpatient Program with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and proven coping skills to help you reclaim yourself and your life!
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Are you feeling imbalance in your life due to stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma? I am focused on assisting you in achieving your best self and regaining your balance. I practice client centered therapy which creates a welcoming environment that is safe for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I utilize a strengths-based, collaborative approach to support you in overcoming life's challenges that prevent you from reaching your goals. I have extensive training and experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, trauma, and PTSD.
Are you feeling imbalance in your life due to stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma? I am focused on assisting you in achieving your best self and regaining your balance. I practice client centered therapy which creates a welcoming environment that is safe for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I utilize a strengths-based, collaborative approach to support you in overcoming life's challenges that prevent you from reaching your goals. I have extensive training and experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, trauma, and PTSD.
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At Serenity Counseling, our hope is to provide quality care for your psychological and emotional well-being. Our priorities include having a relaxed and calm environment, caring non-judgmental therapists, and meeting the client where they are at and alter our approach based on their needs. We have therapists who specialize in a variety of concerns. We see clients of all ages. Couples and marital counseling, young adults, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and trauma are all some common concerns our therapists work with.
At Serenity Counseling, our hope is to provide quality care for your psychological and emotional well-being. Our priorities include having a relaxed and calm environment, caring non-judgmental therapists, and meeting the client where they are at and alter our approach based on their needs. We have therapists who specialize in a variety of concerns. We see clients of all ages. Couples and marital counseling, young adults, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and trauma are all some common concerns our therapists work with.
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Leslie Cuva Mongelluzzi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AAMFT
Verified Verified
Willoughby, OH 44094
This is a Boutique Couples Psychotherapy Practice-all new clients "will need a referral". Most couples start off feeling "in-love", feeling they have found "the one", and they are ready to open their heart to this perfect partner. Closeness develops and they begin to feel safe. Then as life would have it, they discover their partner has flaws. They see their partner differently and this influences the way this couple communicates and connects to each other.
This is a Boutique Couples Psychotherapy Practice-all new clients "will need a referral". Most couples start off feeling "in-love", feeling they have found "the one", and they are ready to open their heart to this perfect partner. Closeness develops and they begin to feel safe. Then as life would have it, they discover their partner has flaws. They see their partner differently and this influences the way this couple communicates and connects to each other.
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Now accepting new clients! No longer a wait list. I believe therapy should be tailored to each client because everyone has different needs. It's exciting to get to know each client and how I can be of help to them. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and have a special interest in women's issues, young adults and couples. I have experience treating a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, postpartum depression, and relationship issues. I am committed to upholding the highest ethical and legal standards, as well as participating in professional development to keep up-to-date with the best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
Now accepting new clients! No longer a wait list. I believe therapy should be tailored to each client because everyone has different needs. It's exciting to get to know each client and how I can be of help to them. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and have a special interest in women's issues, young adults and couples. I have experience treating a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, postpartum depression, and relationship issues. I am committed to upholding the highest ethical and legal standards, as well as participating in professional development to keep up-to-date with the best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
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Insight Counseling and Wellness LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Willoughby, OH 44094
Our licensed therapists can help you in processing traumas, depression, anxiety, grief, family stressors, substance abuse, low self-esteem, and more! Insight Counseling and Wellness provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families in all phases of life. We work with all ages in a variety of modalities.
Our licensed therapists can help you in processing traumas, depression, anxiety, grief, family stressors, substance abuse, low self-esteem, and more! Insight Counseling and Wellness provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families in all phases of life. We work with all ages in a variety of modalities.
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Yvette The Coach M.A., CMLC | Narcissistic Abuse
MA, CMLC, CDC, CHC
Verified Verified
Willoughby, OH 44095
NARCISSISTIC EMOTIONAL/Psychological abuse & IPV! Dealing with an abusive, hostile, high-profile professional, threatening the entire ecological system of yr life? Your partner, spouse, boss, co-worker, family member? Putting you down and/or threatening you & in the next breath telling you how much they love you? Are you drained, devalued, debilitated to exhaustion? Trivial demands? Isolation? Are you smothered? Is your hair falling out? Are your adrenals pumping? Are you denied sleep? Devouring your will is what the abuser wants so they can control. You must not have any space or feel emotion in the relationship: especially anger.
NARCISSISTIC EMOTIONAL/Psychological abuse & IPV! Dealing with an abusive, hostile, high-profile professional, threatening the entire ecological system of yr life? Your partner, spouse, boss, co-worker, family member? Putting you down and/or threatening you & in the next breath telling you how much they love you? Are you drained, devalued, debilitated to exhaustion? Trivial demands? Isolation? Are you smothered? Is your hair falling out? Are your adrenals pumping? Are you denied sleep? Devouring your will is what the abuser wants so they can control. You must not have any space or feel emotion in the relationship: especially anger.
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Lyndsie Markovsky
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Willoughby, OH 44095 (Online Only)
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of Ohio. I also hold my Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor License. I earned my B.A. from Youngstown State University in Psychology and my MSE.d. from Youngstown State University in Community and Mental Health Counseling with a special focus in Addictions Treatment. My specialty is in treating individuals with depression and anxiety disorders, as well as substance use disorders, and trauma. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of Ohio. I also hold my Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor License. I earned my B.A. from Youngstown State University in Psychology and my MSE.d. from Youngstown State University in Community and Mental Health Counseling with a special focus in Addictions Treatment. My specialty is in treating individuals with depression and anxiety disorders, as well as substance use disorders, and trauma. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy.
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Nina Miracle LISW-S, CDCA, TBRI Practitioner; a licensed independent clinical SW with supervision designation. I have experience in both private practice, public mental health, substance abuse and co-occuring disorders. I have supervised a number of interns and clinicians and have worked with adults, children, adolescents and their families. I have done a great deal of work with trauma based therapy, substance abuse, and am well versed in diagnosis and assessment. I have worked as a mental health therapist, substance abuse therapist many years.
Nina Miracle LISW-S, CDCA, TBRI Practitioner; a licensed independent clinical SW with supervision designation. I have experience in both private practice, public mental health, substance abuse and co-occuring disorders. I have supervised a number of interns and clinicians and have worked with adults, children, adolescents and their families. I have done a great deal of work with trauma based therapy, substance abuse, and am well versed in diagnosis and assessment. I have worked as a mental health therapist, substance abuse therapist many years.
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Alison has developed a passion for helping individuals, families, and couples navigate life's challenges. She has experience working with trauma, relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, life transitions, depression, and self-esteem. Alison believes it is important to work collaboratively to form goals that best fit each individual, and to tailor treatment to each person’s unique therapeutic needs.
Alison has developed a passion for helping individuals, families, and couples navigate life's challenges. She has experience working with trauma, relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, life transitions, depression, and self-esteem. Alison believes it is important to work collaboratively to form goals that best fit each individual, and to tailor treatment to each person’s unique therapeutic needs.
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Emily Tamas
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Willoughby, OH 44095 (Online Only)
I graduated in 2014 from Walsh University with a Bachelor's in Behavioral Science. I began my career in mental health as a case manager, assisting clients with a wide range of severe and persistent mental illness. In 2017 I graduated with my Master's in Counseling and Human Development. As a licensed therapist I have worked with transitional aged youth and served as a Team Lead for a group that focuses on transition to independence for young adults. I have also done home based therapy for two years with clients diagnosed with OCD, PTSD, Hoarding Disorder, and Agoraphobia.
I graduated in 2014 from Walsh University with a Bachelor's in Behavioral Science. I began my career in mental health as a case manager, assisting clients with a wide range of severe and persistent mental illness. In 2017 I graduated with my Master's in Counseling and Human Development. As a licensed therapist I have worked with transitional aged youth and served as a Team Lead for a group that focuses on transition to independence for young adults. I have also done home based therapy for two years with clients diagnosed with OCD, PTSD, Hoarding Disorder, and Agoraphobia.
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Teresa Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, IMFT-S, PCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willoughby, OH 44094
Dr. Teresa Rogers (she/her) is the owner of The Relationship Center. She graduated from the University of Akron with a Doctorate of Philosophy. Dr. Rogers is a licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. She works with couples, families and individuals on a variety of presenting concerns. Currently, she supervises pre-license level clinicians in counseling and marriage and family therapy fields. Teresa's treatment process integrates the therapeutic power of nature, EMDR, movement and mindfulness practices to support each client in meeting their mental health goals.
Dr. Teresa Rogers (she/her) is the owner of The Relationship Center. She graduated from the University of Akron with a Doctorate of Philosophy. Dr. Rogers is a licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. She works with couples, families and individuals on a variety of presenting concerns. Currently, she supervises pre-license level clinicians in counseling and marriage and family therapy fields. Teresa's treatment process integrates the therapeutic power of nature, EMDR, movement and mindfulness practices to support each client in meeting their mental health goals.
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Jennifer N Rauzan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Willoughby, OH 44094
**DAY TIME AVAILABILITY ONLY** I believe that change is always possible. My approach is direct and genuine, hopefully insightful, and certainly empathetic. I specialize in working with self harm and suicidal adolescents as well as anxious and depressed adults. I can help you develop effective communication skills, increase your ability to express and handle emotions effectively, to be aware of your needs, and to learn how to resolve conflict successfully.
**DAY TIME AVAILABILITY ONLY** I believe that change is always possible. My approach is direct and genuine, hopefully insightful, and certainly empathetic. I specialize in working with self harm and suicidal adolescents as well as anxious and depressed adults. I can help you develop effective communication skills, increase your ability to express and handle emotions effectively, to be aware of your needs, and to learn how to resolve conflict successfully.
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Ashley Beverlin
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Willoughby, OH 44095 (Online Only)
Due to circumstances outside of my control, this practice is closed until further notice. I am so sorry for the late notice and will notify you when I am open and available for scheduling once again. Thank you for understanding.
Due to circumstances outside of my control, this practice is closed until further notice. I am so sorry for the late notice and will notify you when I am open and available for scheduling once again. Thank you for understanding.
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Hello! Do you have problems with depression, anxiety, social phobias or any other mental health issue? Are you looking for a holistic way of healing and effective tools to deal with mental health issues long term? I am a licensed independent social worker with almost ten years of experience in the mental health profession and I look forward to guiding you in achieving your therapeutic goals!. I've worked in public service for almost 20 years and I specialize in working with young adults, single parents as well as middle ages adults.
Hello! Do you have problems with depression, anxiety, social phobias or any other mental health issue? Are you looking for a holistic way of healing and effective tools to deal with mental health issues long term? I am a licensed independent social worker with almost ten years of experience in the mental health profession and I look forward to guiding you in achieving your therapeutic goals!. I've worked in public service for almost 20 years and I specialize in working with young adults, single parents as well as middle ages adults.
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My name is Julie Hansford and I am a Licensed /Independent/Clinical Social Worker with almost 20 years of counseling experience with a Masters (UNC-Chapel Hill) and Undergraduate (Meredith College) degree in Social Work.
My name is Julie Hansford and I am a Licensed /Independent/Clinical Social Worker with almost 20 years of counseling experience with a Masters (UNC-Chapel Hill) and Undergraduate (Meredith College) degree in Social Work.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.