Therapists in Hudson, OH

I specialize in working with clients who struggle with addiction, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and other mental health needs or concerns. I have extensive history working with women, students, and those with a dual diagnosis. I like to meet clients where they are at and treat them as the expert by using a holistic, trauma informed, and direct approach. I use an eclectic style in session, using therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.

Lisa Lutz is a licensed counselor with over 15 years of experience. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Dayton. For her, the best part of counseling is hearing people’s stories and helping them work toward their individual goals.

Kami Imes (she/her) is a licensed independent social worker with a supervisory designation and a certified employee assistance professional. She earned her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Akron. Kami has a wide range of mental health experience including providing counseling for individuals and families in hospital, hospice, and outpatient settings. She has worked with adult clients on issues including but not limited mood disorders, adjustment disorders, life transitions, anxiety disorders and grief.

I specialize in working with young adults and adults. I am passionate about working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, self-esteem/body image, and other mental health concerns. During my work with clients, I use a trauma-informed approach that is rooted in acceptance and meeting the client where they are at in the present moment. I believe in a collaborative method where I work side by side with my client to set goals for therapy and identify coping skills that draw from their own unique personal strengths.

Deanna Morphy is a licensed professional clinical counselor. She completed her master's degree at Geneva College. She has experience working with adults who struggle with alcoholism or addiction, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Deanna has provided both individual and group therapy to those clients, as well as individuals coping with depression and anxiety. She also has experience working with physicians and their clients who are taking a maintenance medication such as Suboxone, Naltrexone, and Methadone. She has also provided couples and family counseling.

Lauren Kustec is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Akron and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Lauren has experience working with individuals, couples, and families from various backgrounds and of all ages. Lauren has provided treatment to individuals with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, and other mental health issues that impact daily living.

I am excited to be able to help you foster the best version of yourself. I understand the courage it takes to enter into counseling and will provide you with a safe and accepting environment. I am trained in EMDR and know the value of building a trusting relationship as fundamental to the therapeutic process. I look forward to meeting you!

I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.

I recognize that we all face challenges in life and sometimes we need someone to walk with us in those challenges to provide support and ask questions that help us regain our power. While I have a particular love for working with teens, young adults, and couples, I have a great deal of experience working with children and families as well. I love to harness each client’s individual strengths and interests including music, spirituality, reading, creative writing, anime, and video games to help identify your values and goals.

As a certified Emotionally Focused therapist I help you move from disconnection and frustration to a more secure, trusting and loving bond within your most significant relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and families in identifying negative cycles and stuck patterns, which create barriers to meaningful connection. By discovering and sharing underlying emotions, you’ll begin to have new conversations right in the therapy room, which help you redefine the contours of your relationships and experience continued improvement after treatment has ended. To learn more about my practice visit: www.sharonblackledgecounseling.com

Juliane has a master’s degree from University of Kentucky and is a supervising licensed independent social worker with 25 years of experience. She has experience working with individuals, families and couples ranging from age 5 to 99 in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, homes, residential treatment facilities, outpatient community mental health and adolescent detention centers. Most recently Juliane has worked with people coping with major illness (particularly cancer).

I have had successes in improving clients ability to adjust to life transitions resulting from divorce, widowhood, Loss of job, retirement or change in career. I believe that by changing our thoughts, we can change our life. My theoretical approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and a a solution focused approach.

I am here to guide you through the uncomfortable parts of life both present and past, sit in them with you and work together to find a way through. I bring a straightforward approach and will push you to explore places of yourself you may want to run from. I believe therapeutic treatment should consist of a mutually respectful relationship between myself as the provider, and you as the client, in which we work together to confront the underlying beliefs and experiences that have brought you to therapy. I am also familiar with working in conjunction with local school districts to provide additional support for student mental health.

I hold space for folks who are navigating anxiety, chronic stress, grief, trauma and loss. My work is grounded in neuroscience but inspired by holistic practices like yoga psychology, mindfulness meditation, somatic movement and nervous system tending. I believe in our inherent resiliency, and trust that each of us holds the capacity to heal, when given safe + equitable space to do so. I will work with you to unravel the layers of life that influence every facet of your being, through a trauma informed and human centered lens. Wherever you are in your non-linear journey, I would be honored to walk alongside you.

When things aren’t right and you don’t know what to do, it can be comforting to know that it doesn’t have to stay that way. When you are overwhelmed it can be hard to make day to day decisions let alone navigate the big picture. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or grief, going through a major life transition or loss, or simply wanting to feel like yourself again, I am here to be with you through that process.

I have a passion for helping people find the strength and tools they need to overcome life’s challenges. I seek to provide a safe space where each person can process through their experiences and struggles while feeling seen, heard and valued.

My clients describe me as empathetic and someone who creates a safe environment where they can express their feelings and feel heard. Many feel they want someone to help them process their issues and receive the tools to succeed. Some have relationship issues, others have family dynamics, and others are dealing with emotional challenges such as depression, anxiety, and grief. I am a therapist who provides a safe space to process issues and empower my clients to succeed.

Christopher D. Kline, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who has had the pleasure of working with adults and adolescents for over 20 years in a number of different settings, from university counseling centers, community-based outreach programs, and private psychology practice, to working with corporate executives and teams. Dr. Kline received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Akron, a Masters of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of Akron, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the College of Wooster.

Welcome! I’m glad you’ve decided to reach out for counseling, as I know it can often be a difficult step to take. I look forward to getting to know you as you explore what brought you here. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals of all age ranges. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and utilize a person-centered approach, where I meet each individual where they are at on their journey towards wellness. I believe in the mind-body connection and the importance of using a holistic approach to building resilience and meeting life’s challenges.