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Available both in-person and online
5077 Waterford Drive Suite 301B Sheffield Village, OH 44035
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, and families who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. Many come to therapy for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, life transitions, or emotional regulation challenges. I provide a compassionate, collaborative, and supportive environment where clients feel heard and empowered. Together, we work to build healthy coping skills, increase self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change so clients can move forward with greater confidence and balance.
I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn? I offer a warm, supportive space to help you navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life changes. Together we’ll build coping skills and work toward healing and growth. You don’t have to go through this alone—support is available when you’re ready to reach out.
Take the first step to help. Call or Melissa Ayers now - (440) 517-7660

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Guiding Hands Counseling, LLC

5077 Waterford Drive

Suite 301B

Sheffield Village, OH 44035 map

(440) 517-7660

Headway

Cleveland, OH 44114

My website
In-person & online therapy for ages 5 and up. Parent session preferred first for minors. Reach out to schedule.
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and Life Transitions 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Let's Connect (440) 517-7660
Photo of Melissa Ayers, Counselor, LPCC-S

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Guiding Hands Counseling, LLC

5077 Waterford Drive

Suite 301B

Sheffield Village, OH 44035 map

(440) 517-7660

Headway

Cleveland, OH 44114

My website
In-person & online therapy for ages 5 and up. Parent session preferred first for minors. Reach out to schedule.
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and Life Transitions 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $125

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • devoted health medicare advant
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • humana medicare advantage
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • The Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Melissa Ayers
Counselor, LPCC-S
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (440) 517-7660
Photo of Melissa Ayers, Counselor, LPCC-S
Melissa Ayers
Counselor, LPCC-S
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (440) 517-7660

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Ohio / E.2001852-SUPV Melissa Ayers
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 12 years
  • Attended The University of Akron, Master's , Graduated 2014
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Melissa Ayers
Counselor, LPCC-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (440) 517-7660
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Melissa Ayers
Counselor, LPCC-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (440) 517-7660

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
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Melissa Ayers
Counselor, LPCC-S
Do these issues align with your needs? or (440) 517-7660
Photo of Melissa Ayers, Counselor, LPCC-S
Melissa Ayers
Counselor, LPCC-S
Do these issues align with your needs? or (440) 517-7660

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
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Melissa Ayers
Counselor, LPCC-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (440) 517-7660
Photo of Melissa Ayers, Counselor, LPCC-S
Melissa Ayers
Counselor, LPCC-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (440) 517-7660

Location

Primary Location

Guiding Hands Counseling, LLC

5077 Waterford Drive

Suite 301B

Sheffield Village, OH 44035

(440) 517-7660

Additional Location

Headway

Cleveland, OH 44114

(440) 517-7660
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In-person & online therapy for ages 5 and up. Parent session preferred first for minors. Reach out to schedule.
Photo of Melissa Ayers, Counselor, LPCC-S
Melissa Ayers
Counselor, LPCC-S
Take the first step to help. Call now - (440) 517-7660
"
In-person & online therapy for ages 5 and up. Parent session preferred first for minors. Reach out to schedule.
Photo of Melissa Ayers, Counselor, LPCC-S
Melissa Ayers
Counselor, LPCC-S
Take the first step to help. Call now - (440) 517-7660