Humanistic Therapists in Woodmere, OH
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MS, LISW-S, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodmere, OH 44122 (Online Only)
Are you a survivor of narcissistic abuse? Are you struggling with a sudden life change? Do you feel a loss of hope, low energy, worry, loneliness, sadness, low self-esteem, sleeplessness, or burnout? I am here to support you during this rough time. I believe people are the experts of their own lives. Oftentimes, they know what will be effective and what may not work so well for them. I want to walk alongside you in your treatment, and help you clear the debris from the path you were meant to be living.
Are you a survivor of narcissistic abuse? Are you struggling with a sudden life change? Do you feel a loss of hope, low energy, worry, loneliness, sadness, low self-esteem, sleeplessness, or burnout? I am here to support you during this rough time. I believe people are the experts of their own lives. Oftentimes, they know what will be effective and what may not work so well for them. I want to walk alongside you in your treatment, and help you clear the debris from the path you were meant to be living.
People often need support in navigating life’s challenges, and everyone's needs are different. I believe the foundation of therapy is a relationship built on trust and respect, where each person is the expert of their own life. My role is to help you gain insight into how old stories or limiting beliefs may be affecting your current outlook, to help you learn skills to manage stress and difficult emotions, and to guide you toward developing methods to improve communication, confidence, and overall wellness.
People often need support in navigating life’s challenges, and everyone's needs are different. I believe the foundation of therapy is a relationship built on trust and respect, where each person is the expert of their own life. My role is to help you gain insight into how old stories or limiting beliefs may be affecting your current outlook, to help you learn skills to manage stress and difficult emotions, and to guide you toward developing methods to improve communication, confidence, and overall wellness.
Feeling overwhelmed and stuck? Looking to make changes but not sure how to move forward? Perhaps I can help. My experience working in business, healthcare, college counseling, and mental health has given me a range of skills and the ability to work with issues related to adolescents and adults dealing with life transitions. My role as a counselor is to empower clients so they can move forward. Depending on the situation, my approach ranges from a gentle nudge to direct suggestions. I specialize in working with students, adult clients, adults with perfectionist thinking and ADHD, and high functioning autism. LGBTQ+ friendly.
Feeling overwhelmed and stuck? Looking to make changes but not sure how to move forward? Perhaps I can help. My experience working in business, healthcare, college counseling, and mental health has given me a range of skills and the ability to work with issues related to adolescents and adults dealing with life transitions. My role as a counselor is to empower clients so they can move forward. Depending on the situation, my approach ranges from a gentle nudge to direct suggestions. I specialize in working with students, adult clients, adults with perfectionist thinking and ADHD, and high functioning autism. LGBTQ+ friendly.
In my 30 years of experience as a child and adult clinical psychologist, I have developed a diverse set of assessment and therapeutic skills, allowing me to provide optimal care to children, adults and families. I am a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), and my specialties include helping families going through the difficulties of divorce, parent coordination, preserving a cooperative and collaborative environment to keep the children's best interests a priority, and conducting court-ordered custody evaluations. Attorneys and courts frequently request these services in order to help resolve child custody and parenting disputes.
In my 30 years of experience as a child and adult clinical psychologist, I have developed a diverse set of assessment and therapeutic skills, allowing me to provide optimal care to children, adults and families. I am a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), and my specialties include helping families going through the difficulties of divorce, parent coordination, preserving a cooperative and collaborative environment to keep the children's best interests a priority, and conducting court-ordered custody evaluations. Attorneys and courts frequently request these services in order to help resolve child custody and parenting disputes.
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At Humanistic Counseling Center, we are committed to excellence, we are available to help, and we care.
Since 1976, therapists at Humanistic Counseling Center have been successfully supporting individuals, couples, and families in dealing with life’s struggles. Our therapists strive towards creating a safe and supportive environment while meeting individuals where they are at in their readiness to navigate life experiences. It is our mission for our clients to feel seen, supported, and empowered throughout the therapeutic relationship. We provide a collaborative and integrative approach to treatment, and our therapists use an eclectic approach to therapy incorporating CBT, DBT, mindfulness, EMDR, solution-focused, and expressive arts.
At Humanistic Counseling Center, we are committed to excellence, we are available to help, and we care.
Since 1976, therapists at Humanistic Counseling Center have been successfully supporting individuals, couples, and families in dealing with life’s struggles. Our therapists strive towards creating a safe and supportive environment while meeting individuals where they are at in their readiness to navigate life experiences. It is our mission for our clients to feel seen, supported, and empowered throughout the therapeutic relationship. We provide a collaborative and integrative approach to treatment, and our therapists use an eclectic approach to therapy incorporating CBT, DBT, mindfulness, EMDR, solution-focused, and expressive arts.
Beth M Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
I am a licensed independent social worker with a PhD in psychology (academic degree). My humanistic approach engages clients in active collaboration on the content/direction of therapy. I strive to make the therapeutic space & time warm, welcoming, & safe, to provide clients the ability to focus on problems. I have extensive experience working within healthcare & hospice environments, & have a strong understanding of medical issues. I utilize strengths-based approaches in counseling individuals, couples, & families. Techniques are based on therapies including; EMDR, mindfulness, acceptance, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, narrative, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, & client-centered therapy. My dissertation focused on existential suffering at end of life.
I am a licensed independent social worker with a PhD in psychology (academic degree). My humanistic approach engages clients in active collaboration on the content/direction of therapy. I strive to make the therapeutic space & time warm, welcoming, & safe, to provide clients the ability to focus on problems. I have extensive experience working within healthcare & hospice environments, & have a strong understanding of medical issues. I utilize strengths-based approaches in counseling individuals, couples, & families. Techniques are based on therapies including; EMDR, mindfulness, acceptance, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, narrative, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, & client-centered therapy. My dissertation focused on existential suffering at end of life.
I utilize evidence based, integrative approaches such as EMDR, Attachment, Strength Based, Humanistic, Trauma Informed, CBT, Mindfulness and Art Therapy.
Each of us holds a unique place in this world, even when we are struggling through our darkest moments. I aim to provide a nonjudgmental environment that allows you to feel safe, encourages personal growth, embraces your strengths, increases self-compassion, and promotes healing. Asking for help takes courage! My goal is to assist you in finding ways to be more equipped to handle your life stressors, whatever those are.
I utilize evidence based, integrative approaches such as EMDR, Attachment, Strength Based, Humanistic, Trauma Informed, CBT, Mindfulness and Art Therapy.
Each of us holds a unique place in this world, even when we are struggling through our darkest moments. I aim to provide a nonjudgmental environment that allows you to feel safe, encourages personal growth, embraces your strengths, increases self-compassion, and promotes healing. Asking for help takes courage! My goal is to assist you in finding ways to be more equipped to handle your life stressors, whatever those are.
I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral strategies but also rely on a Humanistic perspective, Dialectical Behavior Therapy influences, Internal Family Systems perspectives and have been trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
It can be difficult to know if we are making the choices to live the life that we want for ourselves. Many people are questioning themselves and how they fit in the world. There's a point when we need to take inventory and review ourselves and our goals. Therapy can be a great tool to evaluate, recalculate and develop plans to reach your goals and the life that you want for yourself. I believe in meeting you where you are and starting your journey from there. I see my role as utilizing my experience and knowledge to help empower you as you make your way from where you are to where you want to be.
I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral strategies but also rely on a Humanistic perspective, Dialectical Behavior Therapy influences, Internal Family Systems perspectives and have been trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
It can be difficult to know if we are making the choices to live the life that we want for ourselves. Many people are questioning themselves and how they fit in the world. There's a point when we need to take inventory and review ourselves and our goals. Therapy can be a great tool to evaluate, recalculate and develop plans to reach your goals and the life that you want for yourself. I believe in meeting you where you are and starting your journey from there. I see my role as utilizing my experience and knowledge to help empower you as you make your way from where you are to where you want to be.
Lori L. King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44118 (Online Only)
As a mental health professional, I’ve worked in the field of psychology for many years. I have experience with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in trauma recovery, grief/bereavement, personality disorders, anxiety related disorders, mood disorders, relationship difficulties and obsessive-compulsive disorders. I’m a life-long learner and I support in a wholistic approach to mental health wellness. I also support that we are all much more than just the sum of our parts. I’m extensively trained in the psychodynamic, existential - humanistic, and cognitive behavioral schools of psychological thought.
As a mental health professional, I’ve worked in the field of psychology for many years. I have experience with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in trauma recovery, grief/bereavement, personality disorders, anxiety related disorders, mood disorders, relationship difficulties and obsessive-compulsive disorders. I’m a life-long learner and I support in a wholistic approach to mental health wellness. I also support that we are all much more than just the sum of our parts. I’m extensively trained in the psychodynamic, existential - humanistic, and cognitive behavioral schools of psychological thought.
Zaraa uses a humanistic and person-centered interview style with trauma-informed approaches to create an empathic environment for your treatment.
Solomon Zaraa, DO is board-certified in both General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He has expertise in medication management in all mental health disorders including ADHD, behavioral disorders, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, panic, PTSD and other trauma-related conditions, and autism.
Zaraa uses a humanistic and person-centered interview style with trauma-informed approaches to create an empathic environment for your treatment.
Solomon Zaraa, DO is board-certified in both General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He has expertise in medication management in all mental health disorders including ADHD, behavioral disorders, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, panic, PTSD and other trauma-related conditions, and autism.
I work with children, adolescents and adults. With children and adolescents, I do individual treatment and family consultation. The issues I work with include developmental concerns and adjustment problems, e.g., socialization, loss, divorce. I reinforce my work with children by strengthening parenting skills. I collaborate with schools as needed. My work with adults and the elderly includes life cycle issues, stress, depression and anxiety.
I work with children, adolescents and adults. With children and adolescents, I do individual treatment and family consultation. The issues I work with include developmental concerns and adjustment problems, e.g., socialization, loss, divorce. I reinforce my work with children by strengthening parenting skills. I collaborate with schools as needed. My work with adults and the elderly includes life cycle issues, stress, depression and anxiety.
I have openings now! My priority is to create space for you to feel welcome to share your stressors, goals, and experiences, and feel heard and affirmed. We will focus on your whole self - your environment, relationships, and history - and how these impact your perspective and sense of self. I enjoy working with adults managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, and relationship concerns. My goal is to invite others who have marginalized identities to feel both safe and challenged in my (virtual) office, and to build the skills and confidence they need to grow into the version of themselves they hope to be.
I have openings now! My priority is to create space for you to feel welcome to share your stressors, goals, and experiences, and feel heard and affirmed. We will focus on your whole self - your environment, relationships, and history - and how these impact your perspective and sense of self. I enjoy working with adults managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, and relationship concerns. My goal is to invite others who have marginalized identities to feel both safe and challenged in my (virtual) office, and to build the skills and confidence they need to grow into the version of themselves they hope to be.
The decision to begin therapy can be a difficult one. It is important to find a therapist who can offer you insight, support, and safety to express your thoughts and feelings. My hope is that you can learn and apply your strengths to be the best version of yourself. At this time I work with adults as well as children (3+) . If you have any questions or think we may be a good fit, please feel free to reach out!
The decision to begin therapy can be a difficult one. It is important to find a therapist who can offer you insight, support, and safety to express your thoughts and feelings. My hope is that you can learn and apply your strengths to be the best version of yourself. At this time I work with adults as well as children (3+) . If you have any questions or think we may be a good fit, please feel free to reach out!
Sarah Garver Megenhardt
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
University Heights, OH 44118
I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment in which to heal. Together we will help you find peace, deepen and strengthen your relationships, and explore your inner world.
I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment in which to heal. Together we will help you find peace, deepen and strengthen your relationships, and explore your inner world.
Hello! I am so glad you are here! I know that it's often a very hard decision to make, but reaching out for support can be the greatest gift you give yourself. I am a clinical mental health therapist that specializes in helping those who help others. The ones least likely to take the time for themselves. We all need to feel connected and supported and you deserve that as much as those you are providing for. I primarily specialize in working with new moms or parents struggling with finding the balance of their own needs with those of others. I am a graduate of Xavier University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and have bee
Hello! I am so glad you are here! I know that it's often a very hard decision to make, but reaching out for support can be the greatest gift you give yourself. I am a clinical mental health therapist that specializes in helping those who help others. The ones least likely to take the time for themselves. We all need to feel connected and supported and you deserve that as much as those you are providing for. I primarily specialize in working with new moms or parents struggling with finding the balance of their own needs with those of others. I am a graduate of Xavier University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and have bee
Adina Bloom Lewkowicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW
Verified Verified
South Euclid, OH 44121 (Online Only)
As a fellow traveler on the journey of life with a helpful background and expertise, I offer support, opportunities for increased self-awareness and paths to transformation. I provide a mirror to more closely examine and refine our life journeys, increasing happiness, self-confidence and enjoyable relationships
As a fellow traveler on the journey of life with a helpful background and expertise, I offer support, opportunities for increased self-awareness and paths to transformation. I provide a mirror to more closely examine and refine our life journeys, increasing happiness, self-confidence and enjoyable relationships
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who obtained my Master's of Arts in Counseling from John Carroll University in 2002. I have practiced in agency,forensic and private practice settings in Cleveland over the course of the past ten years. I offer therapy sessions for adolescents, adults, couples and families using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques to help clients make desired and meaningful changes in their lives by helping them identify and reach their therapeutic goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who obtained my Master's of Arts in Counseling from John Carroll University in 2002. I have practiced in agency,forensic and private practice settings in Cleveland over the course of the past ten years. I offer therapy sessions for adolescents, adults, couples and families using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques to help clients make desired and meaningful changes in their lives by helping them identify and reach their therapeutic goals.
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.
Dr. Stefanie Day
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdD, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 (Online Only)
Here’s what I know for sure: you have amazing skills, abilities, & strengths that got you through every stage of life. If you are considering counseling now it might be because you feel like you need a few more ideas, techniques, or interventions to get you where you want to be. I know you are an expert in you & I am an expert in counseling. Our partnership can make this stage of struggle & strife more manageable, allowing you to grow into the person you want to be.
Here’s what I know for sure: you have amazing skills, abilities, & strengths that got you through every stage of life. If you are considering counseling now it might be because you feel like you need a few more ideas, techniques, or interventions to get you where you want to be. I know you are an expert in you & I am an expert in counseling. Our partnership can make this stage of struggle & strife more manageable, allowing you to grow into the person you want to be.
Laura Chapman MA LSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LSW, Jungian, Analyst
Verified Verified
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Clients come with a desire for change and willingness to take on a journey of self discovery. I support the client in entering this process in whatever way feels right for them. Individuals start by looking at family dynamics, life scripts and their personal thought process. I encourage clients to make deeper connections with their feelings as well as choices and impact on others. The task of my client is to uncover parts of themselves and to develop compassion for who they have been and who they are becoming.
Clients come with a desire for change and willingness to take on a journey of self discovery. I support the client in entering this process in whatever way feels right for them. Individuals start by looking at family dynamics, life scripts and their personal thought process. I encourage clients to make deeper connections with their feelings as well as choices and impact on others. The task of my client is to uncover parts of themselves and to develop compassion for who they have been and who they are becoming.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.