Photo of Lola A Whatley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Cleveland Heights, OH
Lola A Whatley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Cleveland Heights, OH 44112
My areas of expertise include: child welfare, residential and out-patient chemical dependency counseling and education; foster care, reunification, and adoptions services; adult, adolescent, and family mental health counselor, medical and hospice and social work, grief recovery, trauma informed care, and faith-based and spiritual counseling.
I desire to assist people to live an abundant life by gaining skills to cope with life’s challenges. I strive to empower people to overcome cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and social challenges by increasing their coping, stress management, and conflict resolution skills. I am honored God has permitted me to use my professional experiences and faith to provided personalized techniques to assist people to heal from the emotional scars of grief, guilt, shame, rejection, and remorse to achieve their personal, professional, social, and family goals.
My areas of expertise include: child welfare, residential and out-patient chemical dependency counseling and education; foster care, reunification, and adoptions services; adult, adolescent, and family mental health counselor, medical and hospice and social work, grief recovery, trauma informed care, and faith-based and spiritual counseling.
I desire to assist people to live an abundant life by gaining skills to cope with life’s challenges. I strive to empower people to overcome cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and social challenges by increasing their coping, stress management, and conflict resolution skills. I am honored God has permitted me to use my professional experiences and faith to provided personalized techniques to assist people to heal from the emotional scars of grief, guilt, shame, rejection, and remorse to achieve their personal, professional, social, and family goals.
(216) 208-6920 View (216) 208-6920

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Photo of Mark Lovinger, Psychologist in Cleveland Heights, OH
Mark Lovinger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
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.
(216) 584-9839 View (216) 584-9839
Photo of Susanne Sacco, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Cleveland Heights, OH
Susanne Sacco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, MEd
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44113
Waitlist for new clients
I have the unique experience of working with children as young as 2 years old and believe play therapy and parent education can be very valuable for parents and their children in this young age group.
I believe in an individualized approach for every client and working with you to determine the best methodology to get you where you want to be. I will help you tell your life story, and will work with you to find insight and meaning for the future. While on your journey, you will find that I can offer and link you with additional resources to empower you beyond the therapy room. Finally, if a relationship with me as a therapist is not working, I encourage my clients to be open and honest so that we can get them on the correct path to healing.
I have the unique experience of working with children as young as 2 years old and believe play therapy and parent education can be very valuable for parents and their children in this young age group.
I believe in an individualized approach for every client and working with you to determine the best methodology to get you where you want to be. I will help you tell your life story, and will work with you to find insight and meaning for the future. While on your journey, you will find that I can offer and link you with additional resources to empower you beyond the therapy room. Finally, if a relationship with me as a therapist is not working, I encourage my clients to be open and honest so that we can get them on the correct path to healing.
(440) 484-3229 View (440) 484-3229
Photo of Belinda J Torres, Psychologist in Cleveland Heights, OH
Belinda J Torres
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
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.
(440) 220-4583 View (440) 220-4583
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Vanessa Dvorin-Fremont / IISEE, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Beachwood, OH 44122
Mediator, Parent Coordinator, Researcher • Provides both individual and couple therapy regarding empowerment of self with respect to self-esteem and self-worth •Specialized areas of expertise offered include professional and career counseling, parent education, inner child work, grief and bereavement counseling, as well as spiritual development.
Master’s level, LISW - Supervisor, a graduate of Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences in addition to a Masters and Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Cleveland State University. Mrs. Fremont’s experience has led to clinical specialties which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Systems Approach which are known to be best practices in treating anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, adjustment disorders, personality disorders and relationship and marital problems. Mrs. Fremont is also a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist.
Mediator, Parent Coordinator, Researcher • Provides both individual and couple therapy regarding empowerment of self with respect to self-esteem and self-worth •Specialized areas of expertise offered include professional and career counseling, parent education, inner child work, grief and bereavement counseling, as well as spiritual development.
Master’s level, LISW - Supervisor, a graduate of Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences in addition to a Masters and Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Cleveland State University. Mrs. Fremont’s experience has led to clinical specialties which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Systems Approach which are known to be best practices in treating anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, adjustment disorders, personality disorders and relationship and marital problems. Mrs. Fremont is also a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist.
(216) 279-5492 View (216) 279-5492
Photo of Bonnie F Munguia, Licensed Professional Counselor in Cleveland Heights, OH
Bonnie F Munguia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44119
Specialize in working with racial and ethnic minority populations, children and young adults.
Mindfulness with sincere work towards change will allow us to grow and develop into the human beings we are created to be. None of us are perfect...we are human beings affected by the winds of the world and the people that we come into contact with, if only for a moment. As well as those decisions we make...the bad ones and the good ones. As a therapist I will do the best I can to encourage you the Client to be mindful of the process of change. And it is a process!
Specialize in working with racial and ethnic minority populations, children and young adults.
Mindfulness with sincere work towards change will allow us to grow and develop into the human beings we are created to be. None of us are perfect...we are human beings affected by the winds of the world and the people that we come into contact with, if only for a moment. As well as those decisions we make...the bad ones and the good ones. As a therapist I will do the best I can to encourage you the Client to be mindful of the process of change. And it is a process!
(440) 557-3802 View (440) 557-3802
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Cleveland Therapy Group, LLC
Counselor
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44102
Currently accepting new clients via in-person and Telehealth! Cleveland Therapy Group provides EMDR therapy, marriage and family counseling, couples counseling and therapy for adults and children. Cleveland Therapy Group offers in-person sessions for clients in the greater Cleveland area including Westlake, Rocky River, Fairview Park, Lakewood, etc. We offer Telehealth session for all clients in the state of Ohio. Find a therapist near you!
Currently accepting new clients via in-person and Telehealth! Cleveland Therapy Group provides EMDR therapy, marriage and family counseling, couples counseling and therapy for adults and children. Cleveland Therapy Group offers in-person sessions for clients in the greater Cleveland area including Westlake, Rocky River, Fairview Park, Lakewood, etc. We offer Telehealth session for all clients in the state of Ohio. Find a therapist near you!
(440) 271-3496 View (440) 271-3496
Denise Eslinger
Counselor, LPCC-S, NCSP, BCPC, CMFSW-D, LSW
Verified Verified
Beachwood, OH 44122
I have years of experience with the school environment and can provide IEE (individualized educational Evaluations) testing to identify learning disability and needs of school age children.
Denise has been a consultant, school psychologist, and clinical counselor for over 30 years working as a licensed and board certified clinical counselor, school psychologist and psychotherapist. She has seen hundreds of children and young adults ages 4 to 22 and older, and specializes in testing and identifying people at-risk for autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, dyslexia, learning disabilities, and other disorders that result from profound social, emotional, behavioral, academic and learning problems. Denise offers career assessments for young adults ages 16 to 25, who are lost and seeking direction based upon their strengths and abilities. Offices in Beachwood, and Fairlawn Ohio
I have years of experience with the school environment and can provide IEE (individualized educational Evaluations) testing to identify learning disability and needs of school age children.
Denise has been a consultant, school psychologist, and clinical counselor for over 30 years working as a licensed and board certified clinical counselor, school psychologist and psychotherapist. She has seen hundreds of children and young adults ages 4 to 22 and older, and specializes in testing and identifying people at-risk for autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, dyslexia, learning disabilities, and other disorders that result from profound social, emotional, behavioral, academic and learning problems. Denise offers career assessments for young adults ages 16 to 25, who are lost and seeking direction based upon their strengths and abilities. Offices in Beachwood, and Fairlawn Ohio
(440) 525-2002 View (440) 525-2002
Photo of Laura Freiman, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Cleveland Heights, OH
Laura Freiman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
I have one of the few jobs where my goal is to get fired. My ideal outcome is to help you to help yourself so that you don't need me anymore. Do you feel "stuck" in a relationship? Do you feel as if you have the same arguments over and over again with no resolution? Do you feel like there are too many obstacles standing in the way of achieving a relationship you had hoped for? My job is to help you get "unstuck" and change problematic patterns of interaction so that you can enjoy meaningful relationships in the future.
I have one of the few jobs where my goal is to get fired. My ideal outcome is to help you to help yourself so that you don't need me anymore. Do you feel "stuck" in a relationship? Do you feel as if you have the same arguments over and over again with no resolution? Do you feel like there are too many obstacles standing in the way of achieving a relationship you had hoped for? My job is to help you get "unstuck" and change problematic patterns of interaction so that you can enjoy meaningful relationships in the future.
(216) 672-0934 View (216) 672-0934
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Laura Lebovitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122  (Online Only)
We all go through struggles. Sometimes it can feel difficult to go on the journey to peace, resiliency, and health on our own. Torridon Counseling can help you tap into your inner strength and harness it to create the strongest and healthiest you. Let’s go on that journey together.
We all go through struggles. Sometimes it can feel difficult to go on the journey to peace, resiliency, and health on our own. Torridon Counseling can help you tap into your inner strength and harness it to create the strongest and healthiest you. Let’s go on that journey together.
(404) 620-6866 View (404) 620-6866
Photo of Rita Bryce, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Cleveland Heights, OH
Rita Bryce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LISW
Verified Verified
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
People deserve an empathetic, supportive environment where they can process their feelings and make a plan to solve their problems and achieve their goals. Stress often leads to anxiety and depression which create barriers to those goals. My aim is to help clients see the strengths they have been overlooking to bring down those barriers and achieve their goals. I have a good deal of experience in counseling college and graduate students, both in a college counseling center and in private practice. I find helping young adults particularly rewarding.
People deserve an empathetic, supportive environment where they can process their feelings and make a plan to solve their problems and achieve their goals. Stress often leads to anxiety and depression which create barriers to those goals. My aim is to help clients see the strengths they have been overlooking to bring down those barriers and achieve their goals. I have a good deal of experience in counseling college and graduate students, both in a college counseling center and in private practice. I find helping young adults particularly rewarding.
(216) 677-2541 View (216) 677-2541
Photo of Yael Y Greenberg, Psychologist in Cleveland Heights, OH
Yael Y Greenberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
Waitlist for new clients
I work with my clients to provide relief from emotional pain and to address their struggles in life. The goal is to increase self-awareness and to provide tools for better coping and functioning. I believe that every individual has the capacity to heal and to increase their sense of balance and well-being. I find that people who choose to engage in the process of psychotherapy can achieve a richer, more meaningful and more productive life. I work with people who struggle with different life challenges including but not limited to, depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss and bereavement, trauma and relationship difficulties.
I work with my clients to provide relief from emotional pain and to address their struggles in life. The goal is to increase self-awareness and to provide tools for better coping and functioning. I believe that every individual has the capacity to heal and to increase their sense of balance and well-being. I find that people who choose to engage in the process of psychotherapy can achieve a richer, more meaningful and more productive life. I work with people who struggle with different life challenges including but not limited to, depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss and bereavement, trauma and relationship difficulties.
(216) 220-8137 View (216) 220-8137
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Rise Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44128
"My mission in life is not to merely survive, but to thrive and do so with some passion, compassion, some humor, and some style." -Maya Angelou As black women we are usually the last on our list- the order is usually kids, partners, parents, family, jobs, friends... then you. All of this and we're barely making it. Why continue to struggle and merely survive, when you can thrive. Depression doesn't always look like tears and pity parties. It can look like overwhelm, anger, unstable emotions, isolation, and anxiety too! Sound like anyone you know? Is it you girl?
"My mission in life is not to merely survive, but to thrive and do so with some passion, compassion, some humor, and some style." -Maya Angelou As black women we are usually the last on our list- the order is usually kids, partners, parents, family, jobs, friends... then you. All of this and we're barely making it. Why continue to struggle and merely survive, when you can thrive. Depression doesn't always look like tears and pity parties. It can look like overwhelm, anger, unstable emotions, isolation, and anxiety too! Sound like anyone you know? Is it you girl?
(216) 465-0603 View (216) 465-0603
Photo of Meghan Newman, Counselor in Cleveland Heights, OH
Meghan Newman
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Shaker Heights, OH 44122  (Online Only)
​Counseling isn’t one size fits all. I approach the counseling process eclectically and by meeting the patient where they are in their life. I believe it’s important to incorporate various techniques, as well as different forms of interaction that may facilitate deeper conversation and connection. I believe in order for someone to feel comfortable opening up, they have to trust. Sometimes this means stepping outside of your comfort zone. I look forward to working with you on your journey of self-improvement, self-reflection, understanding, growth, and discovery.
​Counseling isn’t one size fits all. I approach the counseling process eclectically and by meeting the patient where they are in their life. I believe it’s important to incorporate various techniques, as well as different forms of interaction that may facilitate deeper conversation and connection. I believe in order for someone to feel comfortable opening up, they have to trust. Sometimes this means stepping outside of your comfort zone. I look forward to working with you on your journey of self-improvement, self-reflection, understanding, growth, and discovery.
(330) 632-3116 View (330) 632-3116
Photo of Starletta S Collier, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Cleveland Heights, OH
Starletta S Collier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44118  (Online Only)
I practice with adults of all ages, older adolescents and couples.  I treat clients with problems related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship/marriage conflicts, substance abuse issues and those individuals who struggle with emotional regulation.   I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health counseling, residential treatment, felony court, and inpatient counseling.  I believe the best treatment modality is important for success.  I practice using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and a few others.
I practice with adults of all ages, older adolescents and couples.  I treat clients with problems related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship/marriage conflicts, substance abuse issues and those individuals who struggle with emotional regulation.   I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health counseling, residential treatment, felony court, and inpatient counseling.  I believe the best treatment modality is important for success.  I practice using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and a few others.
(614) 660-5982 View (614) 660-5982
Photo of Ary'anah Walker, Counselor in Cleveland Heights, OH
Ary'anah Walker
Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44106  (Online Only)
I love providing my clients with a safe and nonjudgmental space for them to be themselves. My biggest goal is for my clients to know that they have someone there for them, someone who can help them with their struggles and provide them support. I want to help people find balance in their lives, and aid people in finding their true selves. I know taking the step to get counseling is not an easy for one for all, and I hope to make your experience as comfortable as possible!
I love providing my clients with a safe and nonjudgmental space for them to be themselves. My biggest goal is for my clients to know that they have someone there for them, someone who can help them with their struggles and provide them support. I want to help people find balance in their lives, and aid people in finding their true selves. I know taking the step to get counseling is not an easy for one for all, and I hope to make your experience as comfortable as possible!
(513) 847-9180 View (513) 847-9180
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Noelle Craciun Fitzpatrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44102  (Online Only)
If you feel stuck or are yearning for a change, therapy is a chance to take life in a different direction. My main goal is to help my clients feel comfortable sharing their story because that is when the true healing happens. I am here to offer my clients total acceptance, support and guidance as they begin their journey of healing and self-discovery. Let me help you take the next step to feeling happiness and fulfillment in your life.
If you feel stuck or are yearning for a change, therapy is a chance to take life in a different direction. My main goal is to help my clients feel comfortable sharing their story because that is when the true healing happens. I am here to offer my clients total acceptance, support and guidance as they begin their journey of healing and self-discovery. Let me help you take the next step to feeling happiness and fulfillment in your life.
(440) 306-4718 View (440) 306-4718
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Margo Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Beachwood, OH 44122
I guide my patients towards healing and self-reliance by addressing the heart of their emotional wounds. My practice is grounded in client-centered therapy, offering a non-judgmental space where everyone—regardless of your identity or unique challenges—is met with personalized support and understanding. Whether you're an athlete dealing with performance pressures, a young person navigating new stages of life, or you simply recognize that you could benefit from help, my goal is to empower you.
I guide my patients towards healing and self-reliance by addressing the heart of their emotional wounds. My practice is grounded in client-centered therapy, offering a non-judgmental space where everyone—regardless of your identity or unique challenges—is met with personalized support and understanding. Whether you're an athlete dealing with performance pressures, a young person navigating new stages of life, or you simply recognize that you could benefit from help, my goal is to empower you.
(216) 279-6389 View (216) 279-6389
Dr. Lu Higginbottom
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Euclid, OH 44123
(216) 208-4276 View (216) 208-4276
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Tom Rogat
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
Not accepting new clients
I stress long-term change in addition to short-term symptom relief and focus on giving clients the tools and insights needed to help themselves on an ongoing basis. My specialties include relationship problems, adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse, infertility and adoption. I also work with a broad range of other emotional challenges in my general practice, including, but not limited to, anxiety, life transitions, co-dependence, re-building after divorce, unresolved anger and problems with self-esteem. I work with adults, children, and adolescents from the greater Cleveland area.
I stress long-term change in addition to short-term symptom relief and focus on giving clients the tools and insights needed to help themselves on an ongoing basis. My specialties include relationship problems, adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse, infertility and adoption. I also work with a broad range of other emotional challenges in my general practice, including, but not limited to, anxiety, life transitions, co-dependence, re-building after divorce, unresolved anger and problems with self-esteem. I work with adults, children, and adolescents from the greater Cleveland area.
(216) 208-4266 View (216) 208-4266

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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Cleveland Heights, OH provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.

Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.

The best child therapists in Cleveland Heights build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.