Melissa Ayers
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (440) 517-7660

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 Email Melissa Ayers now - (440) 517-7660
Let's Connect (440) 517-7660

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $125
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- 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
Melissa Ayers
Counselor, LPCC-S
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (440) 517-7660
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Ohio / E.2001852-SUPV Melissa Ayers
- In Practice for 12 years
- Attended The University of Akron, Master's , Graduated 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Melissa Ayers
Counselor, LPCC-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email 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
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
Melissa Ayers
Counselor, LPCC-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (440) 517-7660
Location
Primary Location
Guiding Hands Counseling, LLC
5077 Waterford Drive
Suite 301B
Sheffield Village, OH 44035
(440) 517-7660Email Me
Additional Location
Headway
Cleveland, OH 44114
(440) 517-7660