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Peter Simkins Sluk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT
Verified Verified
Life is difficult! Relationships are challenging and require a lot of work. Parenting is exhausting and often bewildering. We are all capable of growth and working through our struggles, sometimes that means getting some extra support. I have over 10 years of experience helping with folks from all walks of life navigate the difficulties they face, from situational stressors and life changes to debilitating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have been able to witness inspiring healing and growth across the life span in so many diverse situations.
Life is difficult! Relationships are challenging and require a lot of work. Parenting is exhausting and often bewildering. We are all capable of growth and working through our struggles, sometimes that means getting some extra support. I have over 10 years of experience helping with folks from all walks of life navigate the difficulties they face, from situational stressors and life changes to debilitating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have been able to witness inspiring healing and growth across the life span in so many diverse situations.
(216) 867-6067 View (216) 867-6067
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Alan Federman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Does is feel like life is a treadmill and you're going over and over the same territory but never getting anywhere? Whether it's an intimate relationship that is stuck on the same issues, an addictive behavior that you can't seem to break out of, or a neurotic pattern of depression or anxiety that robes life of its joy, sometimes life can be discouraging, and trying harder in the same way brings only more frustration.
Does is feel like life is a treadmill and you're going over and over the same territory but never getting anywhere? Whether it's an intimate relationship that is stuck on the same issues, an addictive behavior that you can't seem to break out of, or a neurotic pattern of depression or anxiety that robes life of its joy, sometimes life can be discouraging, and trying harder in the same way brings only more frustration.
(440) 549-0998 View (440) 549-0998
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Adam Qin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSSA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. My expertise is working with ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, and Couple’s issues. (Check my website if you're interested in more details of my approach)
I believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. My expertise is working with ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, and Couple’s issues. (Check my website if you're interested in more details of my approach)
(216) 868-4841 View (216) 868-4841
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Mind Trek Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
We believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. Our expertise is working with ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, Couple’s issues, Racial identity, and other Identities. (Our website provides much more information about us: www.mindtrekcounseling.com)
We believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. Our expertise is working with ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, Couple’s issues, Racial identity, and other Identities. (Our website provides much more information about us: www.mindtrekcounseling.com)
(216) 616-7563 View (216) 616-7563
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Philip Epstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer psychotherapy and psychological testing for teenagers and adults. Adults seek help for ADHD, anxiety or mood disorders. I help them find meaning, purpose, and joy as they function more fully at home and work. Also, I work with teenagers who underachieve and present behavior challenges, mood disorders and various types of anxiety. When working with teens, I also work closely with parents to help them learn how to encourage their kid's growth toward autonomy and self-direction. It is a joy to encounter parents and teenagers as they learn to cooperate, rather than to struggle against each other.
I offer psychotherapy and psychological testing for teenagers and adults. Adults seek help for ADHD, anxiety or mood disorders. I help them find meaning, purpose, and joy as they function more fully at home and work. Also, I work with teenagers who underachieve and present behavior challenges, mood disorders and various types of anxiety. When working with teens, I also work closely with parents to help them learn how to encourage their kid's growth toward autonomy and self-direction. It is a joy to encounter parents and teenagers as they learn to cooperate, rather than to struggle against each other.
(216) 342-5496 x121 View (216) 342-5496 x121
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Kallous Minds Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
As a licensed professional counselor, I work with anxiety, depression, anger management, stress reduction, and self-care application.
My goals are to assist clients with processing and coping with cognitive behavioral distortions and discrepancies, with the aim to assist clients in becoming more self-aware at the same time encompassing the entire human experience. I am a passionate, ambitious, ethical professional with communication proficiency and the required experience to successfully work with a diverse clientele base. I believe that my professional background coupled with my personal life experiences make me a very well rounded licensed professional counselor.
As a licensed professional counselor, I work with anxiety, depression, anger management, stress reduction, and self-care application.
My goals are to assist clients with processing and coping with cognitive behavioral distortions and discrepancies, with the aim to assist clients in becoming more self-aware at the same time encompassing the entire human experience. I am a passionate, ambitious, ethical professional with communication proficiency and the required experience to successfully work with a diverse clientele base. I believe that my professional background coupled with my personal life experiences make me a very well rounded licensed professional counselor.
(216) 284-7660 View (216) 284-7660
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DeQuan A Brown
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Clients who work with me are searching for ways to grow personally, professionally, interpersonally, intrapersonally, and oftentimes all of the above. Clients that choose to work with me are encouraged to be their authentic selves without fear of judgement or rejection in a safe and brave environment. Clients find new meanings and ways of living that strengthen them to ward off depression, anxiety, trauma responses, and other barriers preventing them from living their lives fully. Clients also work with me to reprocess their traumatic memories and develop healthier futures using EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).
Clients who work with me are searching for ways to grow personally, professionally, interpersonally, intrapersonally, and oftentimes all of the above. Clients that choose to work with me are encouraged to be their authentic selves without fear of judgement or rejection in a safe and brave environment. Clients find new meanings and ways of living that strengthen them to ward off depression, anxiety, trauma responses, and other barriers preventing them from living their lives fully. Clients also work with me to reprocess their traumatic memories and develop healthier futures using EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).
(440) 335-5544 View (440) 335-5544
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J. Subsinsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-P, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
My specialization of therapy services extends to addressing symptoms related to past trauma, anxiety, depression, loss, and adjustment difficulties.
Hello, I’m J. Subsinsky (he/him). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Art Therapist (ATR-P), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). My mission is to guide clients on a transformative journey where we bring unconscious material to light, and work collaboratively to reach profound levels of self-awareness, compassion, and acceptance so that individuals may access a state of inner harmony to navigate life as their authentic selves with a tranquil heart. I have a deep affinity for working with creative and introspective adults seeking to understand themselves.
My specialization of therapy services extends to addressing symptoms related to past trauma, anxiety, depression, loss, and adjustment difficulties.
Hello, I’m J. Subsinsky (he/him). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Art Therapist (ATR-P), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). My mission is to guide clients on a transformative journey where we bring unconscious material to light, and work collaboratively to reach profound levels of self-awareness, compassion, and acceptance so that individuals may access a state of inner harmony to navigate life as their authentic selves with a tranquil heart. I have a deep affinity for working with creative and introspective adults seeking to understand themselves.
(216) 868-4824 View (216) 868-4824
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Xavier Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, IMFT-S, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44106
Over the course of the lifespan stress, trauma, anxiety, aging, medicine, negative interpersonal experiences and other factors can often impact a person's sexual response.
Many people struggle to address sexual functioning difficulties. If you are a person that values sexual response and pleasure, and have been experiencing sexual discomfort. Here's how I can help. As a research informed clinical expert in couples and family relationships and AASECT certified sex therapist. My clinical interest is providing sex therapy with individuals and couples to treat male and female sexual matters, sexual dysfunctions, sexual disorders, sexual orientation, sexual expression and gender identity issues. I'm committed to serving the spectrum of variations in human sexuality across the lifespan.
Over the course of the lifespan stress, trauma, anxiety, aging, medicine, negative interpersonal experiences and other factors can often impact a person's sexual response.
Many people struggle to address sexual functioning difficulties. If you are a person that values sexual response and pleasure, and have been experiencing sexual discomfort. Here's how I can help. As a research informed clinical expert in couples and family relationships and AASECT certified sex therapist. My clinical interest is providing sex therapy with individuals and couples to treat male and female sexual matters, sexual dysfunctions, sexual disorders, sexual orientation, sexual expression and gender identity issues. I'm committed to serving the spectrum of variations in human sexuality across the lifespan.
(216) 539-0346 View (216) 539-0346
Photo of Dean Malec, Psychologist in 44106, OH
Dean Malec
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello! I am a licensed psychologist with Center for Evidence Based Treatment Ohio. I work with adults and adolescents with a variety of presenting concerns, including eating disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and difficulties with emotion regulation, including borderline personality disorder, suicidal urges and self-harm. Having done much of my training at university counseling centers, I also enjoy working with young adults on stress management and navigating healthy development. I provide in-person and remote services and am able to work with clients in any PSYPACT-participating state (psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap).
Hello! I am a licensed psychologist with Center for Evidence Based Treatment Ohio. I work with adults and adolescents with a variety of presenting concerns, including eating disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and difficulties with emotion regulation, including borderline personality disorder, suicidal urges and self-harm. Having done much of my training at university counseling centers, I also enjoy working with young adults on stress management and navigating healthy development. I provide in-person and remote services and am able to work with clients in any PSYPACT-participating state (psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap).
(216) 478-4929 View (216) 478-4929
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Darren Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
As a dedicated clinician, I understand the courage it takes to seek support during challenging times. Your commitment to serving survivors of sexual abuse and those navigating PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss is genuinely commendable. You Are Not Alone Life’s journey can be overwhelming, especially when faced with emotional wounds. I invite you to embark on a healing path tailored to your needs. Together, we can create a safe space where vulnerability is honored and growth is nurtured.
As a dedicated clinician, I understand the courage it takes to seek support during challenging times. Your commitment to serving survivors of sexual abuse and those navigating PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss is genuinely commendable. You Are Not Alone Life’s journey can be overwhelming, especially when faced with emotional wounds. I invite you to embark on a healing path tailored to your needs. Together, we can create a safe space where vulnerability is honored and growth is nurtured.
(440) 750-1164 View (440) 750-1164
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Eric Dowery Jr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My primary focus is on anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and anger management.
Are you eager for positive change in your life? Are you ready to be intentional about making change happen? You may feel tired of dealing with the same struggles and negative patterns and want better for yourself. Oftentimes, exploring your past is the key to unlocking your thoughts, feelings, behaviors and even how you interact with others in the world. My ideal client is willing to learn and try new things in order to promote positive changes in their life. I love working collaboratively with individuals to help find solutions that will increase their life fulfillment.
My primary focus is on anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and anger management.
Are you eager for positive change in your life? Are you ready to be intentional about making change happen? You may feel tired of dealing with the same struggles and negative patterns and want better for yourself. Oftentimes, exploring your past is the key to unlocking your thoughts, feelings, behaviors and even how you interact with others in the world. My ideal client is willing to learn and try new things in order to promote positive changes in their life. I love working collaboratively with individuals to help find solutions that will increase their life fulfillment.
(216) 284-4647 View (216) 284-4647
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Duane D Culler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW
Verified Verified
I work with adults with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, personal and professional transitions and grief.
I provide short-term and long-term adult psychotherapy with the goal of helping you improve your personal, family and work lives. I view psychotherapy as a process of exploration in which together we look at what doesn't seem to be working in your life, what you would like to change, and how you might be able to accomplish that.
I work with adults with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, personal and professional transitions and grief.
I provide short-term and long-term adult psychotherapy with the goal of helping you improve your personal, family and work lives. I view psychotherapy as a process of exploration in which together we look at what doesn't seem to be working in your life, what you would like to change, and how you might be able to accomplish that.
(216) 677-2361 View (216) 677-2361
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Rick Karges, Leadership & Counseling Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, ACSW
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44106
Leadership & Counseling Associates provides “real-life solutions for real- life challenges.” We serve individuals and organizations faced with difficult challenges, changes, or opportunities personally and/or in the workplace. My individual practice typically utilizes short-term, solution-focused, strengths-based methods to address the problems or concerns that may be barriers to reaching your goals.
Leadership & Counseling Associates provides “real-life solutions for real- life challenges.” We serve individuals and organizations faced with difficult challenges, changes, or opportunities personally and/or in the workplace. My individual practice typically utilizes short-term, solution-focused, strengths-based methods to address the problems or concerns that may be barriers to reaching your goals.
(440) 485-3052 View (440) 485-3052
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Norman James Cerny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106  (Online Only)
Hi there and welcome to Mind Trek Counseling! My name is Norman Cerny. I am a counselor who works with clients of all ages and a variety of issues. My experience and focus have been in trauma-focused care, LGBTQ issues, self-harm, addiction, and family and relationship conflicts. I have a focus on transitional youth meaning teens and young adults but have and will work with people of all ages. I believe we are our best when we can live as our true authentic self in our everyday life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, stuck, or just unsure what to do next I would love the opportunity to help you through life's transit
Hi there and welcome to Mind Trek Counseling! My name is Norman Cerny. I am a counselor who works with clients of all ages and a variety of issues. My experience and focus have been in trauma-focused care, LGBTQ issues, self-harm, addiction, and family and relationship conflicts. I have a focus on transitional youth meaning teens and young adults but have and will work with people of all ages. I believe we are our best when we can live as our true authentic self in our everyday life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, stuck, or just unsure what to do next I would love the opportunity to help you through life's transit
(216) 999-5547 View (216) 999-5547
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Cleveland Couples Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44106
At Cleveland Couples Center, all our therapists are experts in couples therapy, and bring years of experience working with a full spectrum of clients and issues that they bring. Among the issues we frequently deal with are those of infidelity, anger, lack of trust, intimacy, parenting, drug and alcohol abuse,and pre-marital counseling. Our therapists cover a diverse spectrum of age, race, sexual orientation and faith. We are located in a number of convenient locations throughout the city.
At Cleveland Couples Center, all our therapists are experts in couples therapy, and bring years of experience working with a full spectrum of clients and issues that they bring. Among the issues we frequently deal with are those of infidelity, anger, lack of trust, intimacy, parenting, drug and alcohol abuse,and pre-marital counseling. Our therapists cover a diverse spectrum of age, race, sexual orientation and faith. We are located in a number of convenient locations throughout the city.
(216) 220-8210 View (216) 220-8210
Photo of Jeffery D Rosenbaum, Psychologist in 44106, OH
Jeffery D Rosenbaum
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Children, adolescents, and families are the focus of my practice. Developing and strengthening the parent-child relationship is especially important with young children. Helping children learn to feel more capable and independent is important for school age children. Developing autonomy and learning to make good choices is critical for adolescents. By creating achievable goals together and working in a safe and supportive environment, we are able to create positive experiences for both children and parents.
Children, adolescents, and families are the focus of my practice. Developing and strengthening the parent-child relationship is especially important with young children. Helping children learn to feel more capable and independent is important for school age children. Developing autonomy and learning to make good choices is critical for adolescents. By creating achievable goals together and working in a safe and supportive environment, we are able to create positive experiences for both children and parents.
(704) 286-9594 View (704) 286-9594
Matthew Bradley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I primarily focused on helping adult individuals. Rather it be a neurotic disorder, a mood disorder, a psychosis, or something less complex, I have a thorough understanding of working with individuals. I have focused my therapeutic education on clinical adult mental health. I utilize system theory, cognitive behavior theory, dialectical behavioral theory, and empowerment theory. All of these concepts I have studied throughout my college career into post-graduate trainings. Each plays an important part throughout the therapeutic process and are utilize interchangeably.
I primarily focused on helping adult individuals. Rather it be a neurotic disorder, a mood disorder, a psychosis, or something less complex, I have a thorough understanding of working with individuals. I have focused my therapeutic education on clinical adult mental health. I utilize system theory, cognitive behavior theory, dialectical behavioral theory, and empowerment theory. All of these concepts I have studied throughout my college career into post-graduate trainings. Each plays an important part throughout the therapeutic process and are utilize interchangeably.
(419) 670-7505 View (419) 670-7505
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Norton School and Community Consulting
Educational Psychologist, PSYS, LSPSY
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44106
Not accepting new clients
Norton School and Community Consulting's mission is to provide mental health services that address needs at school, home, and community to help individuals succeed academically, emotionally, and socially.
Norton School and Community Consulting's mission is to provide mental health services that address needs at school, home, and community to help individuals succeed academically, emotionally, and socially.
(216) 877-9319 View (216) 877-9319
Anxiety Therapists

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.