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Gabrielle Banzhaf

Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW

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803 East Washington Street, Suite 200, Medina, OH 44256
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Available both in-person and online
803 East Washington Street Suite 200 Medina, OH 44256
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My ideal client is someone who may not be in crisis but feels the weight of multiple expectations, identities, or responsibilities. Many are thoughtful adults navigating questions of identity, belonging, relationships, creativity, and purpose. Some are first-generation Americans or multicultural individuals balancing family expectations and personal independence. Others are artists or creative professionals managing burnout, self-doubt, or the uncertainty of sustaining a creative life. They are seeking clarity, emotional stability, and a space to reflect honestly, understand patterns, all without judgement.
I offer collaborative, culturally responsive psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions. My work often focuses on first-generation and multicultural individuals, artists and creative professionals, helping clients build clarity, emotional stability, and healthier patterns in their lives.
You may feel pulled in many directions — balancing relationships, identity, creativity, and responsibility. The people I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel sustainable. If you’re looking for a therapist who values curiosity, cultural awareness, and honest conversation we might be a good fit.
Call or Gabrielle Banzhaf now for a free 15 minute consultation - (330) 947-4981

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Recoup and Relief Counseling

803 East Washington Street

Suite 200

Medina, OH 44256 map

(330) 947-4981
My website
I provide in-person therapy in Medina and secure telehealth across Ohio for individuals, couples, and families.
I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Relationship Issues 
$110 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (330) 947-4981
Photo of Gabrielle Banzhaf, Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Recoup and Relief Counseling

803 East Washington Street

Suite 200

Medina, OH 44256 map

(330) 947-4981
My website
I provide in-person therapy in Medina and secure telehealth across Ohio for individuals, couples, and families.
I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Relationship Issues 
$110 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $110
  • Couple Sessions $140
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Buckeye
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Mutual
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I provide services through Recoup & Relief Counseling, where billing and insurance are managed by the practice. Self-pay options are available. I also offer a limited sliding scale and maintain a small number of reduced-fee and pro bono spots to support accessible, affordable care.
Photo of Gabrielle Banzhaf, Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Gabrielle Banzhaf
Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (330) 947-4981
"
I provide services through Recoup & Relief Counseling, where billing and insurance are managed by the practice. Self-pay options are available. I also offer a limited sliding scale and maintain a small number of reduced-fee and pro bono spots to support accessible, affordable care.
Photo of Gabrielle Banzhaf, Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Gabrielle Banzhaf
Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (330) 947-4981

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Ohio / S.2512994 Gabrielle Banzhaf
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Cleveland State University, MSW
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Cleveland Institute of Art BFA
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MSW from Cleveland State University with a professional background in the arts and cultural sector. I specialize in supporting first-generation individuals, multicultural clients, and artists navigating identity, relationships, and creative life.
Photo of Gabrielle Banzhaf, Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Gabrielle Banzhaf
Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (330) 947-4981
"
MSW from Cleveland State University with a professional background in the arts and cultural sector. I specialize in supporting first-generation individuals, multicultural clients, and artists navigating identity, relationships, and creative life.
Photo of Gabrielle Banzhaf, Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Gabrielle Banzhaf
Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (330) 947-4981

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Many of the people I work with are first-generation Americans, immigrants, and artists navigating identity, belonging, anxiety, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Therapy focuses on understanding patterns shaped by culture, family expectations, and creative pressures while building stronger boundaries, emotional tools, and greater clarity in relationships and creative life.
Photo of Gabrielle Banzhaf, Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Gabrielle Banzhaf
Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (330) 947-4981
"
Many of the people I work with are first-generation Americans, immigrants, and artists navigating identity, belonging, anxiety, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Therapy focuses on understanding patterns shaped by culture, family expectations, and creative pressures while building stronger boundaries, emotional tools, and greater clarity in relationships and creative life.
Photo of Gabrielle Banzhaf, Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Gabrielle Banzhaf
Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (330) 947-4981

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Multicultural
  • Relational
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I provide integrative psychotherapy using CBT, DBT-informed skills, narrative therapy, relational therapy, and feminist therapy. Treatment focuses on emotional regulation, identity development, communication skills, and trauma-informed care. Sessions are collaborative, structured when helpful, and tailored to each client's goals and cultural background.
Photo of Gabrielle Banzhaf, Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Gabrielle Banzhaf
Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (330) 947-4981
"
I provide integrative psychotherapy using CBT, DBT-informed skills, narrative therapy, relational therapy, and feminist therapy. Treatment focuses on emotional regulation, identity development, communication skills, and trauma-informed care. Sessions are collaborative, structured when helpful, and tailored to each client's goals and cultural background.
Photo of Gabrielle Banzhaf, Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Gabrielle Banzhaf
Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (330) 947-4981

Location

Primary Location

Recoup and Relief Counseling

803 East Washington Street

Suite 200

Medina, OH 44256

(330) 947-4981
"
I provide in-person therapy in Medina and secure telehealth across Ohio for individuals, couples, and families.
Photo of Gabrielle Banzhaf, Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Gabrielle Banzhaf
Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Call for a free consultation now - (330) 947-4981
"
I provide in-person therapy in Medina and secure telehealth across Ohio for individuals, couples, and families.
Photo of Gabrielle Banzhaf, Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Gabrielle Banzhaf
Licensed Social Worker, BFA, MSW, LSW
Call for a free consultation now - (330) 947-4981