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Jennifer C. Anderson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Beachwood, OH 44122
My first goal is to make your family feel comfortable.
My practice is dedicated to helping children, teens, and young adults live satisfying lives, maximizing their successful functioning at home, school, and in their relationships. I diagnose and treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. I also have specialized expertise in the treatment of adjustment and coping challenges that can accompany medical illness and in evaluation of learning challenges, attention problems, and giftedness. I offer a full range of services, including consultation/evaluation, treatment, and educational/psychological assessment. My face-to-face testing feedback and comprehensive reports provide specific recommendations tailored to the needs of the student.
My first goal is to make your family feel comfortable.
My practice is dedicated to helping children, teens, and young adults live satisfying lives, maximizing their successful functioning at home, school, and in their relationships. I diagnose and treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. I also have specialized expertise in the treatment of adjustment and coping challenges that can accompany medical illness and in evaluation of learning challenges, attention problems, and giftedness. I offer a full range of services, including consultation/evaluation, treatment, and educational/psychological assessment. My face-to-face testing feedback and comprehensive reports provide specific recommendations tailored to the needs of the student.
(216) 342-3606 View (216) 342-3606
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Linda Jeannette Hritz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LICDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
I have a strong history of using research and a public education to deal with problems at the individual, family and societal level.
I find there are times life can feel overpowering. I like to help people move from a position of powerlessness to one of Hope. Empowering clients is important and enables change. I believe Recovery is a journey. Change can be difficult. Therapy can provide the support needed to move forward with this process. I love sharing the adventure with my clients.
I have a strong history of using research and a public education to deal with problems at the individual, family and societal level.
I find there are times life can feel overpowering. I like to help people move from a position of powerlessness to one of Hope. Empowering clients is important and enables change. I believe Recovery is a journey. Change can be difficult. Therapy can provide the support needed to move forward with this process. I love sharing the adventure with my clients.
(330) 529-5363 View (330) 529-5363
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Johnita Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122  (Online Only)
My specialty includes working with adolescents, adults, couples and family units.
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, or relationship issues? Are you looking for a safe and judgement-free environment where you can share your problems and concerns? If so, then let’s get to work!!! Life is too short to surrender to toxic relationships, let trauma consume you, continue to be anxious or be depressed. You deserve to live a life full of peace and joy. Let’s work together to help you develop healthy coping skills and find meaningful purpose in your family, friendships, work, spirituality, and all other life areas.
My specialty includes working with adolescents, adults, couples and family units.
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, or relationship issues? Are you looking for a safe and judgement-free environment where you can share your problems and concerns? If so, then let’s get to work!!! Life is too short to surrender to toxic relationships, let trauma consume you, continue to be anxious or be depressed. You deserve to live a life full of peace and joy. Let’s work together to help you develop healthy coping skills and find meaningful purpose in your family, friendships, work, spirituality, and all other life areas.
(216) 307-7765 View (216) 307-7765
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Keri Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
Do you have a teen resistant to therapy? Is this also affecting you? Feeling anxious, resentful and depressed? I work with teens, adult, couples, parent and family issues with eclectic therapeutic techniques including EMDR.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and anger? Are you unhappy in your relationships? Discover what patterns of thinking and behaving are keeping you in this rut. Explore what fears, anger and emotional injuries are keeping you from being your best self. Together, we can address the symptoms that are manifesting so that you feel better. You CAN change the way you feel. I connect and build rapport with clients who have not had much success in therapy prior and focus on building a trusting, therapeutic relationship. Call me to see if I am the right therapist for you!
Do you have a teen resistant to therapy? Is this also affecting you? Feeling anxious, resentful and depressed? I work with teens, adult, couples, parent and family issues with eclectic therapeutic techniques including EMDR.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and anger? Are you unhappy in your relationships? Discover what patterns of thinking and behaving are keeping you in this rut. Explore what fears, anger and emotional injuries are keeping you from being your best self. Together, we can address the symptoms that are manifesting so that you feel better. You CAN change the way you feel. I connect and build rapport with clients who have not had much success in therapy prior and focus on building a trusting, therapeutic relationship. Call me to see if I am the right therapist for you!
(314) 899-2065 View (314) 899-2065
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Judi Miller Levy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, SEP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
I welcome the chance to work with you as create loving relationships with yourself and within your family and find the peace you have been seeking.
Do you find it difficult to let go of painful feelings and unhealthy reactions even when you understand their roots? Are you anxious or on guard as you try to protect yourself even when you feel you *should* be happy? Sometimes overwhelming experiences get stuck in our bodies, and continue to determine our emotions, behaviors, and relationship styles despite our best efforts. Through a nurturing and interactive approach, I help individuals, families and groups shift out of these stuck places to create deep and lasting change.
I welcome the chance to work with you as create loving relationships with yourself and within your family and find the peace you have been seeking.
Do you find it difficult to let go of painful feelings and unhealthy reactions even when you understand their roots? Are you anxious or on guard as you try to protect yourself even when you feel you *should* be happy? Sometimes overwhelming experiences get stuck in our bodies, and continue to determine our emotions, behaviors, and relationship styles despite our best efforts. Through a nurturing and interactive approach, I help individuals, families and groups shift out of these stuck places to create deep and lasting change.
(216) 238-3530 View (216) 238-3530
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Ellen F Casper
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44122
Our clients are diverse, and range in age from 0 to 110. We serve all populations and a wide range of personal, couples, and family problems. Our practice is focussed upon each individual client's needs. We emphasize matching the client concerns with the specialty and expertise of one of our highly trained therapists. Client satisfaction and responsive service is our goal. We have high visibility in our community, are respected, well-known, long-established, and with high integrity.
Our clients are diverse, and range in age from 0 to 110. We serve all populations and a wide range of personal, couples, and family problems. Our practice is focussed upon each individual client's needs. We emphasize matching the client concerns with the specialty and expertise of one of our highly trained therapists. Client satisfaction and responsive service is our goal. We have high visibility in our community, are respected, well-known, long-established, and with high integrity.
(216) 365-8728 View (216) 365-8728
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Stephanie Lewis
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Beachwood, OH 44122  (Online Only)
I work to reinforce the normalcy of hard times, mental health, and family/couple concerns.
In order to love others, you must love yourself. In order to see others, you must see yourself. In order to strive for greatness, you must believe in greatness. We often seek what we lack, forgetting that we have everything within, as long as we have the mental and emotional stability to see it. It is the anxiety, the sadness, the distress, feeling unseen and unheard that serves as our blockers. These blockers impact our access to abundance. You deserve to feel your best, be your best, so let's seek your best now. What are you willing to do for your abundance, stability, and to live your best life?
I work to reinforce the normalcy of hard times, mental health, and family/couple concerns.
In order to love others, you must love yourself. In order to see others, you must see yourself. In order to strive for greatness, you must believe in greatness. We often seek what we lack, forgetting that we have everything within, as long as we have the mental and emotional stability to see it. It is the anxiety, the sadness, the distress, feeling unseen and unheard that serves as our blockers. These blockers impact our access to abundance. You deserve to feel your best, be your best, so let's seek your best now. What are you willing to do for your abundance, stability, and to live your best life?
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William Zaffiro
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44122
William T. Zaffiro, Jr. has been in the field of mental health counseling for over 10 years. Earning his CDCA first in 2012, he has progressed towards being a clinical supervisor for both the Chemical Dependency Board and Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Competent in both group and individual care, he has worked with and trained professional counselors and students from CSU and John Carroll University. Bill focuses on clients that are suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, spiritual struggles, identity issues, and major life transitions.
William T. Zaffiro, Jr. has been in the field of mental health counseling for over 10 years. Earning his CDCA first in 2012, he has progressed towards being a clinical supervisor for both the Chemical Dependency Board and Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Competent in both group and individual care, he has worked with and trained professional counselors and students from CSU and John Carroll University. Bill focuses on clients that are suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, spiritual struggles, identity issues, and major life transitions.
(216) 340-9824 View (216) 340-9824
Photo of Amy Kalasunas, Counselor in 44122, OH
Amy Kalasunas
Counselor, LPCC-S, CCMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44122
Adult and Multi-Family Skills Groups of teens and their parents are offered both mornings and evenings most days of the week.
I am a DBT - LBC Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist, and use adherent Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as other protocol-based interventions, to help clients manage intense emotions and change problematic behaviors. An ideal match for treatment here is someone who has already worked hard at other types of therapy and is frustrated that hard-earned insight hasn't helped them change! Knowing WHY we do things is important; still, insight doesn't always help change intense emotions, stop problem behaviors, or help us focus on life's experiences.
Adult and Multi-Family Skills Groups of teens and their parents are offered both mornings and evenings most days of the week.
I am a DBT - LBC Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist, and use adherent Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as other protocol-based interventions, to help clients manage intense emotions and change problematic behaviors. An ideal match for treatment here is someone who has already worked hard at other types of therapy and is frustrated that hard-earned insight hasn't helped them change! Knowing WHY we do things is important; still, insight doesn't always help change intense emotions, stop problem behaviors, or help us focus on life's experiences.
(216) 208-6075 View (216) 208-6075
Photo of Amy L Luzar, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 44122, OH
Amy L Luzar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
I offer individual, couple, family and group therapy for issues including anxiety, depression, couple/family conflict, body image, college readiness. I balance acceptance, compassion and empathy with a results-oriented approach. Therapy is a partnership in which we will work on increasing self-awareness, strengthening relationships, building skills, and making life changes. I draw from my experience and training in Gestalt Couple, Family, Individual and Group Therapy, Maudsley Family Based Treatment, CBT, DBT, and SPACE for children with anxiety.
I offer individual, couple, family and group therapy for issues including anxiety, depression, couple/family conflict, body image, college readiness. I balance acceptance, compassion and empathy with a results-oriented approach. Therapy is a partnership in which we will work on increasing self-awareness, strengthening relationships, building skills, and making life changes. I draw from my experience and training in Gestalt Couple, Family, Individual and Group Therapy, Maudsley Family Based Treatment, CBT, DBT, and SPACE for children with anxiety.
(216) 672-0468 View (216) 672-0468
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Cleveland Health and Wellness Center
Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
Meet with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist in-person or from the comfort of your home. Our team of over 20 clinical therapists provides compassionate and holistic mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children. Our approach recognizes the whole person, mind and body. We specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, stress, addiction, and relationship issues. We provide individual psychotherapy, psychiatry, couples and family therapy.
Meet with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist in-person or from the comfort of your home. Our team of over 20 clinical therapists provides compassionate and holistic mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children. Our approach recognizes the whole person, mind and body. We specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, stress, addiction, and relationship issues. We provide individual psychotherapy, psychiatry, couples and family therapy.
(440) 434-3692 View (440) 434-3692
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Noelle Chappelle
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LIMFT-S, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
Are you a couple or woman who works and plays hard and loves to learn? Are you struggling with self-care, relationship problems, trust issues, communication, family of origin issues or rejection? Increasing connection with self/others and self-worth along w/ an understanding of how family and past experiences may impact one's life & relationships are crucial for both development and success. I help clients realize the full potential of their relationships and facilitates change in their inner lives. Clients who work with me can expect to work on creating and maintaining healthy relationships as well as care for themselves.
Are you a couple or woman who works and plays hard and loves to learn? Are you struggling with self-care, relationship problems, trust issues, communication, family of origin issues or rejection? Increasing connection with self/others and self-worth along w/ an understanding of how family and past experiences may impact one's life & relationships are crucial for both development and success. I help clients realize the full potential of their relationships and facilitates change in their inner lives. Clients who work with me can expect to work on creating and maintaining healthy relationships as well as care for themselves.
(216) 238-0210 View (216) 238-0210
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Beth Mishkind Roth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
I take a nonjudgmental and empathetic approach to patterns of behavior that may be inhibiting a child, adolescent, or family from living life to their fullest and happiest potential.
I specialize in evidenced-based treatments for children, adolescents, and families. My approach to treatment is heavily skill-based, goal oriented, and highly collaborative. I view the parents/guardians as experts in their child, and feel that together, we form a unified team. My practice includes: Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, OCD, Parent-Child Conflict/Skill Development, Phobias, and Self-Esteem Enhancement. I also specialize in working with the siblings of children with special needs, including developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs, to address family dynamics and coping skills development.
I take a nonjudgmental and empathetic approach to patterns of behavior that may be inhibiting a child, adolescent, or family from living life to their fullest and happiest potential.
I specialize in evidenced-based treatments for children, adolescents, and families. My approach to treatment is heavily skill-based, goal oriented, and highly collaborative. I view the parents/guardians as experts in their child, and feel that together, we form a unified team. My practice includes: Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, OCD, Parent-Child Conflict/Skill Development, Phobias, and Self-Esteem Enhancement. I also specialize in working with the siblings of children with special needs, including developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs, to address family dynamics and coping skills development.
(216) 868-7258 View (216) 868-7258
Photo of Gabriela Sehinkman, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 44122, OH
Gabriela Sehinkman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
I use evidence-based interventions (Internal Family Systems, EFT, CBT for depression/anxiety, trauma-informed), as well as a multicultural lens.
The space of therapy is for you to connect with a sense of curiosity, calm, compassion, presence, creativity - your truest Self. We all love, parent, and experience emotions differently. We exist at the intersection of gender, race, culture, age, sexual orientation and many other layers that make us unique as individuals. I enjoy working within this diversity to explore parts of you that are struggling and guide you to find creative solutions. Over 25 years of experience in community and private practice settings, in the US and in Latin America, helped me cultivate a multicultural perspective.
I use evidence-based interventions (Internal Family Systems, EFT, CBT for depression/anxiety, trauma-informed), as well as a multicultural lens.
The space of therapy is for you to connect with a sense of curiosity, calm, compassion, presence, creativity - your truest Self. We all love, parent, and experience emotions differently. We exist at the intersection of gender, race, culture, age, sexual orientation and many other layers that make us unique as individuals. I enjoy working within this diversity to explore parts of you that are struggling and guide you to find creative solutions. Over 25 years of experience in community and private practice settings, in the US and in Latin America, helped me cultivate a multicultural perspective.
(216) 367-5054 View (216) 367-5054
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Melissa A. Sharper
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Verified Verified
Beachwood, OH 44122  (Online Only)
Ms. Sharper is an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to serving her clients with compassion and magnetic optimism. She aids individuals in the interruption of unhealthy, generational patterns and strategies to combat codependency. Self worth and boundary setting are a focus. She provides couples therapy to foster positive communication skills and implement unique techniques that foster a deeper level of emotional intimacy. Melissa also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and treats clients with anxiety and depression. Melissa desires that clients develop self empowerment and wholeness one conversation at a time.
Ms. Sharper is an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to serving her clients with compassion and magnetic optimism. She aids individuals in the interruption of unhealthy, generational patterns and strategies to combat codependency. Self worth and boundary setting are a focus. She provides couples therapy to foster positive communication skills and implement unique techniques that foster a deeper level of emotional intimacy. Melissa also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and treats clients with anxiety and depression. Melissa desires that clients develop self empowerment and wholeness one conversation at a time.
(216) 238-2697 View (216) 238-2697
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Jonathan D Gordon
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Verified Verified
Beachwood, OH 44122
I have a unique background: Psychologist and experienced Family Law Attorney.
I am a licensed Psychologist (OH, NJ, NY) with over 35 years clinical experience. I am also a licensed/admitted attorney in OH, NJ and in NY. I have a special interest in forensic child custody and parenting time/best interests of the child evaluations. I also perform forensic evaluations and treatment related to Worker's Compensation claims in Ohio.
I have a unique background: Psychologist and experienced Family Law Attorney.
I am a licensed Psychologist (OH, NJ, NY) with over 35 years clinical experience. I am also a licensed/admitted attorney in OH, NJ and in NY. I have a special interest in forensic child custody and parenting time/best interests of the child evaluations. I also perform forensic evaluations and treatment related to Worker's Compensation claims in Ohio.
(216) 238-6869 View (216) 238-6869
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Jessica M Wolfal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122  (Online Only)
Life changes are difficult. We all go through things in life that are overwhelming. Some people seeking help are struggling with the loss of a loved one. At the same time, others are dealing with changes in family dynamics and family stressors. My goal is to help address these emotions and experiences. I work with a variety of mental health and emotional issues, including anxiety, anger, depression, relationship transitions, separation/divorce, new marriage, new parents/ step-parents, loss of family member or friend, family of military and active-duty members, and deployment transitions.
Life changes are difficult. We all go through things in life that are overwhelming. Some people seeking help are struggling with the loss of a loved one. At the same time, others are dealing with changes in family dynamics and family stressors. My goal is to help address these emotions and experiences. I work with a variety of mental health and emotional issues, including anxiety, anger, depression, relationship transitions, separation/divorce, new marriage, new parents/ step-parents, loss of family member or friend, family of military and active-duty members, and deployment transitions.
(216) 859-1373 View (216) 859-1373
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Stephanie Konesky
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Beachwood, OH 44122
I strive to establish supportive, collaborative, and compassion-focused relationships with my clients. I have found the integration of evidence based practice into a collaborative, tailored treatment to be effective in meeting the client’s needs and preferences. I am a Licensed Clinical Counselor and Supervisor with an expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Maudsley Family Based Therapy (FBT). I am passionate about the work that I do and in the process of change. My goal is to create an environment and relationship conducive to growth and progress.
I strive to establish supportive, collaborative, and compassion-focused relationships with my clients. I have found the integration of evidence based practice into a collaborative, tailored treatment to be effective in meeting the client’s needs and preferences. I am a Licensed Clinical Counselor and Supervisor with an expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Maudsley Family Based Therapy (FBT). I am passionate about the work that I do and in the process of change. My goal is to create an environment and relationship conducive to growth and progress.
(440) 298-7069 View (440) 298-7069
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Margot M Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Beachwood, OH 44122
I have extensive experience helping clients who have experienced trauma, family separation (foster care and adoption), depression, and anxiety.
I work collaboratively with clients to assist them in developing goals that are specific to their needs. I focus on emphasizing client strengths and the use of solution focused interventions.
I have extensive experience helping clients who have experienced trauma, family separation (foster care and adoption), depression, and anxiety.
I work collaboratively with clients to assist them in developing goals that are specific to their needs. I focus on emphasizing client strengths and the use of solution focused interventions.
(216) 785-2643 View (216) 785-2643
Photo of Janet King Davis, Psychologist in 44122, OH
Janet King Davis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
I have had extensive post-doctoral training in child trauma, including child abuse and other forms of trauma, family conflict and high conflict divorce, all of which can lead to serious psychological problems for children and adolescents.
I especially enjoy working with families with school age children who are experiencing challenges related to high conflict divorce, adoption or other trauma-related issues. I like to combine parent guidance and support with play therapy for their child. My approach is active and engaged. I am also happy to see adolescents and adults who are going through transitions in their lives that may be causing them worry or anxiety.
I have had extensive post-doctoral training in child trauma, including child abuse and other forms of trauma, family conflict and high conflict divorce, all of which can lead to serious psychological problems for children and adolescents.
I especially enjoy working with families with school age children who are experiencing challenges related to high conflict divorce, adoption or other trauma-related issues. I like to combine parent guidance and support with play therapy for their child. My approach is active and engaged. I am also happy to see adolescents and adults who are going through transitions in their lives that may be causing them worry or anxiety.
(216) 777-1606 View (216) 777-1606
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.