Ohio Health Choice Psychiatrists in Cuyahoga County, OH

Kelly D Brill
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
My patients have a variety of concerns and are seeking medication management to treat ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar disorders, and substance use disorder. I treat those ages 5 years old and above. LGBTQIA+ inclusive. Treatment goals and plans are cultivated with you, not for you. Emphasis is placed on understanding the condition and both non-medication and medication treatment options.
My patients have a variety of concerns and are seeking medication management to treat ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar disorders, and substance use disorder. I treat those ages 5 years old and above. LGBTQIA+ inclusive. Treatment goals and plans are cultivated with you, not for you. Emphasis is placed on understanding the condition and both non-medication and medication treatment options.

Dr. Swartz is a psychiatrist and psychodynamic psychotherapist, who is ready to empower you on your journey to mental wellness. With a rich educational background and extensive training, he brings a depth of knowledge and experience to Reach Behavioral Health. Working with a team of counselors and psychotherapists, he is confident he can help you reach your wellness goals.
Dr. Swartz is a psychiatrist and psychodynamic psychotherapist, who is ready to empower you on your journey to mental wellness. With a rich educational background and extensive training, he brings a depth of knowledge and experience to Reach Behavioral Health. Working with a team of counselors and psychotherapists, he is confident he can help you reach your wellness goals.

Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.

Dr. Wyckoff is board certified and a fellow of the American Board of Pediatrics. She is a graduate of the University of Rochester and the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and served her residency at The Cleveland Clinic. She also served as staff pediatrician at both Akron City Hospital and Akron General Medical Center and was attending pediatrician at Akron Children's Hospital. Dr. Wyckoff completed her portal fellowship in child and adult psychiatry at University Hospitals, developing a Depression Toolkit for use at Rainbow Babies' and Children's Hospital.
Dr. Wyckoff is board certified and a fellow of the American Board of Pediatrics. She is a graduate of the University of Rochester and the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and served her residency at The Cleveland Clinic. She also served as staff pediatrician at both Akron City Hospital and Akron General Medical Center and was attending pediatrician at Akron Children's Hospital. Dr. Wyckoff completed her portal fellowship in child and adult psychiatry at University Hospitals, developing a Depression Toolkit for use at Rainbow Babies' and Children's Hospital.

Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.

Joy J King
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, PMHNP, AGPCNP
Verified Verified
Independence, OH 44131
Helping High-Achieving Women Reclaim Their Identity & Mental Well-Being
You are more than the roles you play. As a wife, mother, or professional, it's easy to lose yourself while meeting everyone else's needs. I help high-achieving women, especially in the African American community, break free from generational patterns, manage stress, and prioritize their mental health. As a dual-board-certified psychiatric and adult-geriatric nurse practitioner, I offer holistic, evidence-based care. Let's work together to help you feel whole, seen, and empowered again.
Helping High-Achieving Women Reclaim Their Identity & Mental Well-Being
You are more than the roles you play. As a wife, mother, or professional, it's easy to lose yourself while meeting everyone else's needs. I help high-achieving women, especially in the African American community, break free from generational patterns, manage stress, and prioritize their mental health. As a dual-board-certified psychiatric and adult-geriatric nurse practitioner, I offer holistic, evidence-based care. Let's work together to help you feel whole, seen, and empowered again.

Dr. Gadani is a board-certified psychiatrist with over five years of experience in psychiatry. She received her medical degree from Medical College Baroda in India. She previously worked at Saint Louis University Hospital and Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri. She focuses on treating adults and specializes in the treatment of depression, bipolar disorders and anxiety disorders. She is a member of the American Psychiatry Association and the Missouri Psychiatry Association.
Dr. Gadani is a board-certified psychiatrist with over five years of experience in psychiatry. She received her medical degree from Medical College Baroda in India. She previously worked at Saint Louis University Hospital and Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri. She focuses on treating adults and specializes in the treatment of depression, bipolar disorders and anxiety disorders. She is a member of the American Psychiatry Association and the Missouri Psychiatry Association.

Brandy S. Hill is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 2022. Living in today's world can be difficult. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or ADHD? Cognitive behavior therapy and medication management are techniques that can be used to treat your symptoms. Brandy specializes in treating mental health needs and addiction. She is available for after-hour appointments to meet the needs of clients who work and attend school during the day. Brandy became a mental health provider to decrease the negative stigma associated with mental illness.
Brandy S. Hill is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 2022. Living in today's world can be difficult. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or ADHD? Cognitive behavior therapy and medication management are techniques that can be used to treat your symptoms. Brandy specializes in treating mental health needs and addiction. She is available for after-hour appointments to meet the needs of clients who work and attend school during the day. Brandy became a mental health provider to decrease the negative stigma associated with mental illness.

Dr. Eilbeck serves as Division Associate Medical Director for LifeStance Health. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and completed his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at University Hospitals of Cleveland, where he also was Chief Fellow. He attended Case Western Reserve University, where he graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. After completing medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, Dr. Eilbeck served as Chief Resident during his adult psychiatry training at the University of Toledo Medical Center.
Dr. Eilbeck serves as Division Associate Medical Director for LifeStance Health. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and completed his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at University Hospitals of Cleveland, where he also was Chief Fellow. He attended Case Western Reserve University, where he graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. After completing medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, Dr. Eilbeck served as Chief Resident during his adult psychiatry training at the University of Toledo Medical Center.

Dr. Ariel Mintz, dual certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, attended medical school at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He trained in General Psychiatry at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota and completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Cleveland Clinic. He previously founded and worked at Kesher Psychiatry, an early adopter of telepsychiatry.
Dr. Ariel Mintz, dual certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, attended medical school at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He trained in General Psychiatry at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota and completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Cleveland Clinic. He previously founded and worked at Kesher Psychiatry, an early adopter of telepsychiatry.

Anna Popova, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Anna Popova is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 2017. She has a Master Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Akron, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ursuline College, is a Licensed Practical Nurse through ATS Institute of Technology, is a Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the Ohio Board of Nursing and is ANCC certified as a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She treats children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Anna Popova, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Anna Popova is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 2017. She has a Master Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Akron, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ursuline College, is a Licensed Practical Nurse through ATS Institute of Technology, is a Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the Ohio Board of Nursing and is ANCC certified as a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She treats children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Meet Our Ohio Health Choice Psychiatrists

Dr Yilmaz has expertise in treating a variety of psychiatric conditions including: Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic disorder, Post-traumatic stress Disorder Obsessive compulsive disorder Grief, traumatic loss, and other adjustment reaction Bipolar disorder Post-Partum Depression Psychotic disorders, Immigrant/Refugee Mental Health Care Sleep Disorders and Postpartum depression/Anxiety.
Dr Yilmaz has expertise in treating a variety of psychiatric conditions including: Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic disorder, Post-traumatic stress Disorder Obsessive compulsive disorder Grief, traumatic loss, and other adjustment reaction Bipolar disorder Post-Partum Depression Psychotic disorders, Immigrant/Refugee Mental Health Care Sleep Disorders and Postpartum depression/Anxiety.

Steve Pessefall
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brecksville, OH 44141
Steve is Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (CNP) with a focus on providing treatment for a broad-spectrum of mental health disorders. He earned his Master of Science in Nursing Degree from The University of Akron and is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He has experience in inpatient, outpatient, as well as community mental health settings as a Nurse Practitioner and over 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse working in psychiatric / behavioral health hospitals. Steve has also earned his credential for Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) from The University of Maryland.
Steve is Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (CNP) with a focus on providing treatment for a broad-spectrum of mental health disorders. He earned his Master of Science in Nursing Degree from The University of Akron and is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He has experience in inpatient, outpatient, as well as community mental health settings as a Nurse Practitioner and over 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse working in psychiatric / behavioral health hospitals. Steve has also earned his credential for Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) from The University of Maryland.

I am a lifelong Clevelander. I graduated from Beachwood High School in 1987 and completed my undergraduate education at Cleveland State University. I then completed my first two years of medical school in Athens, OH at Ohio University. My last two years of medical school training were done in Warrensville, OH at what used to be called Brentwood Hospital and later Meridia South Pointe Hospital. I graduated medical school in 1996. I then completed a General Psychiatry residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at University Hospitals of Cleveland.
I am a lifelong Clevelander. I graduated from Beachwood High School in 1987 and completed my undergraduate education at Cleveland State University. I then completed my first two years of medical school in Athens, OH at Ohio University. My last two years of medical school training were done in Warrensville, OH at what used to be called Brentwood Hospital and later Meridia South Pointe Hospital. I graduated medical school in 1996. I then completed a General Psychiatry residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at University Hospitals of Cleveland.

Esther B. Gotfryd is certified by the American Academy of Nurse practitioners in Family practice and by the American Nurse Credentialing Center in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan. She received her Master's and Post Master's degrees in nursing from Ursuline College, specializing in family practice and psychiatry. Her previous experience includes work in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings. She is a Suboxone provider for the treatment of opiate and opioid disorders. She provides medication management and therapy for ages 15-64.
Esther B. Gotfryd is certified by the American Academy of Nurse practitioners in Family practice and by the American Nurse Credentialing Center in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan. She received her Master's and Post Master's degrees in nursing from Ursuline College, specializing in family practice and psychiatry. Her previous experience includes work in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings. She is a Suboxone provider for the treatment of opiate and opioid disorders. She provides medication management and therapy for ages 15-64.

Elizabeth Pfalzgraf
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Brecksville, OH 44141
Elizabeth Pfalzgraf earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and both bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing from Kent State University. Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, she has experience in outpatient, inpatient, and community mental health care and serves as an educator for undergraduate nursing. She sees ages 6 to 64 and specializes in anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, depressive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and schizophrenia.
Elizabeth Pfalzgraf earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and both bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing from Kent State University. Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, she has experience in outpatient, inpatient, and community mental health care and serves as an educator for undergraduate nursing. She sees ages 6 to 64 and specializes in anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, depressive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and schizophrenia.

Dr. Cao is a child and adolescent psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of mental health issues in children, adolescents, and young adults. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She attended the University of Cincinnati, where she graduated magna cum laude. After completing medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, Dr. Cao served as Chief Resident for Consultation and Liaison Psychiatry during her adult psychiatry training at the University of Toledo Medical Center, where she was also recognized by the Department of Psychiatry with the Excellence in Teaching Award.
Dr. Cao is a child and adolescent psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of mental health issues in children, adolescents, and young adults. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She attended the University of Cincinnati, where she graduated magna cum laude. After completing medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, Dr. Cao served as Chief Resident for Consultation and Liaison Psychiatry during her adult psychiatry training at the University of Toledo Medical Center, where she was also recognized by the Department of Psychiatry with the Excellence in Teaching Award.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck, unsure of how to navigate challenges like ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia? You may be struggling with focus, mood changes, or managing emotions, and you’re looking for clarity and support to regain control of your life. You want a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood and valued. My goal is to help you build the tools you need to manage your symptoms, achieve stability, and improve your overall well-being. Together, we can create a personalized plan to help you confidently face life’s challenges and achieve your goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck, unsure of how to navigate challenges like ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia? You may be struggling with focus, mood changes, or managing emotions, and you’re looking for clarity and support to regain control of your life. You want a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood and valued. My goal is to help you build the tools you need to manage your symptoms, achieve stability, and improve your overall well-being. Together, we can create a personalized plan to help you confidently face life’s challenges and achieve your goals.

Char Steerman, PMHNP Char Steerman is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who started practicing in 2012. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University, and a Master of Science in Nursing. Char believes in providing compassionate, dedicated, patient centered care to her clients. Her primary focuses are providing honest communication with her patients and quality integrative mental health services for emotional and physical well-being.
Char Steerman, PMHNP Char Steerman is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who started practicing in 2012. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University, and a Master of Science in Nursing. Char believes in providing compassionate, dedicated, patient centered care to her clients. Her primary focuses are providing honest communication with her patients and quality integrative mental health services for emotional and physical well-being.

Tina Steen is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 2017. Tina is passionate about providing compassionate, holistic, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults throughout the lifespan. She possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by a natural ability to build rapport with patients, families, and caregivers. Following evidence-based guidelines, Tina provides care that is informed by years of clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. As a PMHNP, Tina's role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, counselor, and scientist.
Tina Steen is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 2017. Tina is passionate about providing compassionate, holistic, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults throughout the lifespan. She possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by a natural ability to build rapport with patients, families, and caregivers. Following evidence-based guidelines, Tina provides care that is informed by years of clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. As a PMHNP, Tina's role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, counselor, and scientist.