Female Therapists in Willoughby, OH
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I’m a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. With 4 years of experience in the field of therapy and 10 years overall in the field of mental health, I’ve had the privilege of assisting clients on their journey to emotional and psychological healing. My therapeutic approach is rooted in trauma focused interventions such as EMDR as well as talk therapy. I believe in creating a supportive space for my clients to explore their feelings, thoughts, behaviors and more. I am dedicated to fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy and mutual respect.
I’m a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. With 4 years of experience in the field of therapy and 10 years overall in the field of mental health, I’ve had the privilege of assisting clients on their journey to emotional and psychological healing. My therapeutic approach is rooted in trauma focused interventions such as EMDR as well as talk therapy. I believe in creating a supportive space for my clients to explore their feelings, thoughts, behaviors and more. I am dedicated to fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy and mutual respect.
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Fuentes Counseling Services L.L.C.
Counselor, LPCC-S, LICDCCS, SAP, ACHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Willoughby, OH 44094
My specialties are working with families, adolescents, individuals, couples, and groups in the areas of mental health and addiction (alcohol & drug, sexual, gambling, internet, etc.,) trauma, abuse, PTSD, legal issues, depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, domestic violence and behavioral management. Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).
My specialties are working with families, adolescents, individuals, couples, and groups in the areas of mental health and addiction (alcohol & drug, sexual, gambling, internet, etc.,) trauma, abuse, PTSD, legal issues, depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, domestic violence and behavioral management. Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).
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Welcome to the world of personal healing! You have taken the first step toward positive changes, and I am so proud of you! My name is Evelyn Bailey and I am excited for the opportunity to meet with you! If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or everyday life concerns it can leave you feeling as if you are alone. Understanding you are not alone in this walk. There may be challenges we face with jobs, family issues, and loss that can make it difficult to move forward, but let me assure you, that you are in the right place. Together, we will work as a team to develop skills that can be utilized in your everyday life.
Welcome to the world of personal healing! You have taken the first step toward positive changes, and I am so proud of you! My name is Evelyn Bailey and I am excited for the opportunity to meet with you! If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or everyday life concerns it can leave you feeling as if you are alone. Understanding you are not alone in this walk. There may be challenges we face with jobs, family issues, and loss that can make it difficult to move forward, but let me assure you, that you are in the right place. Together, we will work as a team to develop skills that can be utilized in your everyday life.
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Phoenix Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Willoughby, OH 44094
Is your life spiraling out of control? Are you falling into the abyss of anxiety, depression, worry, fear, hopelessness? Are you feeling abandoned, lonely, or isolated? Well, you are not alone. Being isolated and disconnected can impact an individual in profound ways. Negativity, "wondering will things get better" - painful memories of the past, unresolved conflict ensues, hijacking your thoughts, motivation and the ability to move forward in this season of life. Discover a safe place where you'll experience healing in your mind, body & spirit - a genuine encounter with transparency, authenticity and compassion.
Is your life spiraling out of control? Are you falling into the abyss of anxiety, depression, worry, fear, hopelessness? Are you feeling abandoned, lonely, or isolated? Well, you are not alone. Being isolated and disconnected can impact an individual in profound ways. Negativity, "wondering will things get better" - painful memories of the past, unresolved conflict ensues, hijacking your thoughts, motivation and the ability to move forward in this season of life. Discover a safe place where you'll experience healing in your mind, body & spirit - a genuine encounter with transparency, authenticity and compassion.
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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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Danielle Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Willoughby, OH 44094
You have been created with value and significance, and your unique story is sacred. I am dedicated to providing a safe and encouraging environment to support each client’s healing process as they journey towards wholeness. My desire is that every client feels seen and heard by providing compassionate care and understanding in harmony with treatments such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
You have been created with value and significance, and your unique story is sacred. I am dedicated to providing a safe and encouraging environment to support each client’s healing process as they journey towards wholeness. My desire is that every client feels seen and heard by providing compassionate care and understanding in harmony with treatments such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
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With holistic approach counseling, you can learn strategies and coping skills to move towards growth and healing, helping you live your best life! You will receive high-quality care in a safe and nonjudgmental office or the privacy of your own home with the convenience of Telehealth sessions. With 23 years of experience in counseling and education. I can assist children, teens and adults, adjusting the modality to fit a client's needs, including CBT, EMDR, psychotherapy, and more. I am a Counselor Trainee working under the supervision of Debbie Fuentes at Fuentes Counseling Services.
With holistic approach counseling, you can learn strategies and coping skills to move towards growth and healing, helping you live your best life! You will receive high-quality care in a safe and nonjudgmental office or the privacy of your own home with the convenience of Telehealth sessions. With 23 years of experience in counseling and education. I can assist children, teens and adults, adjusting the modality to fit a client's needs, including CBT, EMDR, psychotherapy, and more. I am a Counselor Trainee working under the supervision of Debbie Fuentes at Fuentes Counseling Services.
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Currently accepting new clients and am able to get them in the same week as consultation! I provide an an empowering and grounding space where clients can heal from past traumas, explore their identities, and foster their strengths to soar with their resilience. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, a trauma evidenced based approach to explore past and current life stressors. I am passionate about supporting clients, especially women and individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community at all seasons of life as they weather life’s unique challenges.
Currently accepting new clients and am able to get them in the same week as consultation! I provide an an empowering and grounding space where clients can heal from past traumas, explore their identities, and foster their strengths to soar with their resilience. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, a trauma evidenced based approach to explore past and current life stressors. I am passionate about supporting clients, especially women and individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community at all seasons of life as they weather life’s unique challenges.
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Dr. Karen L. Graves Exodus Counseling Ser.
Counselor, DMin, LPCC-S, LICDC, SAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Willoughby, OH 44094
Exodus is committed to the resolving of emotional issues and behavioral problems which prevent you from developing closer relationships with family and friends. "Free your mind and everything else will following" Our approach is holistic and varies, in order to treat serious issues including mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral disorders. Our reach will exceed our grasp. WE TREAT, GOD HEALS!
Exodus is committed to the resolving of emotional issues and behavioral problems which prevent you from developing closer relationships with family and friends. "Free your mind and everything else will following" Our approach is holistic and varies, in order to treat serious issues including mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral disorders. Our reach will exceed our grasp. WE TREAT, GOD HEALS!
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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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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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My role is to walk beside my clients as they find their own solutions. I bring a background from journalism, theater, film, event production, dj, and comedy writing to my practice. Clients can expect to be heard and encouraged with genuine empathy and faith in improving life experiences. The modalities I use most are positive psychology , cognitive behavioral, client centered, gestalt, Parent Child Interactive, and trauma informed. I am grateful for every client I am privileged to meet.
My role is to walk beside my clients as they find their own solutions. I bring a background from journalism, theater, film, event production, dj, and comedy writing to my practice. Clients can expect to be heard and encouraged with genuine empathy and faith in improving life experiences. The modalities I use most are positive psychology , cognitive behavioral, client centered, gestalt, Parent Child Interactive, and trauma informed. I am grateful for every client I am privileged to meet.
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Kendra Kay Esser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willoughby, OH 44094
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.
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Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and helplessness often bring people into psychotherapy. I help children, adolescents, and adults individually or couples with emotional issues. These important issues present in our lives in many ways including relationship problems, feelings of anger, anxiety or depression that many times do not make sense or may feel that things may seem unchangeable. May be difficult to imagine that current circumstances in your life could ever be better. For example, difficulties with work or school performance, or you may simply feel stuck. I also help parents understand their child better.
Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and helplessness often bring people into psychotherapy. I help children, adolescents, and adults individually or couples with emotional issues. These important issues present in our lives in many ways including relationship problems, feelings of anger, anxiety or depression that many times do not make sense or may feel that things may seem unchangeable. May be difficult to imagine that current circumstances in your life could ever be better. For example, difficulties with work or school performance, or you may simply feel stuck. I also help parents understand their child better.
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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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A Space for Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Willoughby, OH 44094
Healing old wounds allows us to step into more of who we are, with courage and confidence. The underlying fear, rage, grief and shame that leads to thoughts, feelings and behaviors that make life intensely painful…can be healed. I work with adults who have had developmental trauma that has resulted in a low quality of life. Most are functional, some very successful and all have a gap...something missing.
Healing old wounds allows us to step into more of who we are, with courage and confidence. The underlying fear, rage, grief and shame that leads to thoughts, feelings and behaviors that make life intensely painful…can be healed. I work with adults who have had developmental trauma that has resulted in a low quality of life. Most are functional, some very successful and all have a gap...something missing.
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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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Alicia Thomas, M.Ed., LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Willoughby, OH 44094
Sometimes it feels like life is just too hard, or you aren't getting the most from it. Maybe you've been trying to change, but don't know how. That's where I come in! I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to tell your story, learn about yourself, and build upon strengths you already possess. Dealing with stress and sadness can get easier. I treat individuals and couples ages 16 and up using many treatment modalities. Overall, I use a person-centered or holistic style to develop a plan which best suits each of my clients.
Sometimes it feels like life is just too hard, or you aren't getting the most from it. Maybe you've been trying to change, but don't know how. That's where I come in! I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to tell your story, learn about yourself, and build upon strengths you already possess. Dealing with stress and sadness can get easier. I treat individuals and couples ages 16 and up using many treatment modalities. Overall, I use a person-centered or holistic style to develop a plan which best suits each of my clients.
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Michelle Esper Bransky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSSA
Verified Verified
Willoughby, OH 44094
Life can be pretty stressful these days, and it can be difficult to find HOPE. Are you experiencing frustration handling life challenges, managing a relationship, or coping with a health issue? Psychotherapy is a powerful tool to combat these hardships. I apply a variety of approaches to assist clients in understanding themselves, coping with their difficulties, and achieving their goals for a HOPEFUL future. As the therapeutic process promotes awareness, obstacles are understood. Gaining insight leads the way to learning new coping strategies and a more gratifying life becomes possible.
Life can be pretty stressful these days, and it can be difficult to find HOPE. Are you experiencing frustration handling life challenges, managing a relationship, or coping with a health issue? Psychotherapy is a powerful tool to combat these hardships. I apply a variety of approaches to assist clients in understanding themselves, coping with their difficulties, and achieving their goals for a HOPEFUL future. As the therapeutic process promotes awareness, obstacles are understood. Gaining insight leads the way to learning new coping strategies and a more gratifying life becomes possible.
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Doris Rhodes
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CGRS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Willoughby, OH 44094 (Online Only)
Many individuals have concerns with depression, grief, and anxiety. These may become overwhelming at times, even hard to deal with. However, they need not be. Don't allow these feelings to become obstacles on your journey to a more fulfilling life. Instead, transform them into stepping stones to your happiness and freedom.
Many individuals have concerns with depression, grief, and anxiety. These may become overwhelming at times, even hard to deal with. However, they need not be. Don't allow these feelings to become obstacles on your journey to a more fulfilling life. Instead, transform them into stepping stones to your happiness and freedom.
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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.