Katherine Vanke

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, LCPC

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Katherine Vanke

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, LCPC (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online

1662 Mars Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107

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Accepting Daytime Clients June 2026 (Both Virtual + In Person). Katherine (she/her) is a counselor (LPCC-S-OH, LCPC-IL) based in Cleveland, OH, with over 5 years of clinical experience, within private practice, intensive outpatient groups (IOP), and college counseling settings. Katherine's clinical interests/populations include anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, LGBTQIA2S+/AFAB, college-aged individuals, neurodivergent folx, and individuals living with chronic illnesses. She is passionate about supporting clients through stressful, challenging life transitions and believes that every individual is the expert of their own experience.

Katherine's clinical approach incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Feminist Narrative framework. She is also a trained EMDR therapist. Katherine strives to make the therapeutic process affirmative, culturally-responsive, and collaborative.

Katherine strives for her therapeutic practice to be rooted in observing every client from a biopsychosocial perspective and developing treatments that fit the client’s multidimensional identities. She integrates somatic techniques such as mindfulness, body scans, and yoga. For in-person clients, she also offers walk-and-talk sessions in OHC and Lakewood.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Katherine Vanke now - (216) 777-1309

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Grow Well Cleveland

1662 Mars Avenue

Lakewood, OH 44107 map

(216) 777-1309

3000 Bridge Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44113 map

My website

I offer in-person appointments to clients in the Greater Cleveland area, and telehealth appointments to clients in both Ohio and Illinois.

I specialize in Anxiety, LGBTQ+ and Women's Issues

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (216) 777-1309

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Grow Well Cleveland

1662 Mars Avenue

Lakewood, OH 44107 map

(216) 777-1309

3000 Bridge Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44113 map

My website

I offer in-person appointments to clients in the Greater Cleveland area, and telehealth appointments to clients in both Ohio and Illinois.

I specialize in Anxiety, LGBTQ+ and Women's Issues

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Buckeye
Carelon Behavioral Health
CareSource
Centene
Cigna and Evernorth
Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
Humana
Medicaid
Medical Mutual
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
MultiPlan
Optum
Oscar Health
Paramount
Sentara Health Plans
SummaCare
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

I accept many major insurance plans. The self-pay/out-of-pocket rate is $150 per session, but there is a financial hardship discount available with proof of income.

Katherine Vanke

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, LCPC

Email me or call with questions - (216) 777-1309

I accept many major insurance plans. The self-pay/out-of-pocket rate is $150 per session, but there is a financial hardship discount available with proof of income.

Katherine Vanke

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, LCPC

Email me or call with questions - (216) 777-1309

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Ohio / E.2505483-SUPV Katherine Vanke

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 5 years

Attended Cleveland State University, Masters of Education, Graduated 2022

Additional Credentials

License: State of Illinois 180.017856 / 2026

I obtained a Certificate in Chemical Dependency Counseling from Cleveland State University in 2021.

Katherine Vanke

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, LCPC

Email me or call with questions - (216) 777-1309

I obtained a Certificate in Chemical Dependency Counseling from Cleveland State University in 2021.

Katherine Vanke

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, LCPC

Email me or call with questions - (216) 777-1309

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
LGBTQ+
Women's Issues

Expertise

Body Image
Cancer
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD

Katherine feels passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma, often connected to major life changes, relationships, or transitions. She is especially passionate about supporting people through the unique challenges of emerging adulthood and those faced by AFAB (assigned female at birth) individuals and the LGBTQ community.

Katherine Vanke

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, LCPC

Email me or call with questions - (216) 777-1309

Katherine Vanke

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, LCPC

Email me or call with questions - (216) 777-1309

5 Endorsements

Jacob Irey

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC

Katherine has a thoughtful and measured approach to working with children and adults. With her, you or your loved ones will be in good hands.

Jasmine Crump

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC

Katherine ensures that all her clients feel safe and accepted by honoring their intersecting identities, providing empathy and support, and makes sure to advocate for her clients so they can get the best care possible.

Flourish CLE

Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, LPAT, RYT-200

Katherine sees her clients as a whole person and is constantly motivated to find the right treatment and supports to meet each client's individual needs.

Olivia Jones

Counselor, LPCC-S

Katherine is a thoughtful, kind, and compassionate therapist. She creates a safe space for her clients to feel welcome, and helps them see another perspective through her approach. I highly recommend Katherine!

Hope Kestner

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, M Ed, LPCC

Katherine is an empathic and compassionate counselor who values the therapeutic alliance. She emphasizes the importance of each individual having unique counseling needs and addresses these accordingly.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Existential
Feminist
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Narrative
Person-Centered
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Katherine Vanke

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, LCPC

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (216) 777-1309

Katherine Vanke

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, LCPC

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (216) 777-1309

Location

Primary Location

Grow Well Cleveland

1662 Mars Avenue

Lakewood, OH 44107

(216) 777-1309

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My website

Additional Location

3000 Bridge Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44113

(216) 777-1309

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Counties

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I offer in-person appointments to clients in the Greater Cleveland area, and telehealth appointments to clients in both Ohio and Illinois.

Katherine Vanke

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, LCPC

Take the first step to help. Call now - (216) 777-1309

I offer in-person appointments to clients in the Greater Cleveland area, and telehealth appointments to clients in both Ohio and Illinois.

Katherine Vanke

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, LCPC

Take the first step to help. Call now - (216) 777-1309

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