LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Akron, OH

offer telehealth therapy for clients. I am able to provide services on the weekends and evenings. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a supervisor designation. I work with families and individuals of all ages. I specialize in treating trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, depression and life transitions. I am trained in EMDR and EFT and have seen it work wonders with my clients. My approach in the therapy process is to lead with a open mind and a non-judgmental attitude. While creating a safe and comfortable space for clients to openly express their feelings, emotions and fears.

If you're feeling a bit lost or stuck with unanswered questions in your life, therapy might be the key to unlocking your progress. Navigating challenges alone can be tough, but with therapy as your guide, you can find affirmation and support on your journey. Whether you're dealing with major life transitions, like a new addition to the family or a relationship change, or working through past traumas, I'm here to have a warm and supportive conversation with you. You can find more about me at changinglanescounseling.com.

Hello to all courageous seekers. Are you looking for a unique professional with a holistic background/approach who will help you reduce anxiety and depression, build confidence and self worth, improve boundaries in relationships and gain more assertiveness? Do you struggle with disconnection from self and others, stage of life changes, grief? I would love to help you get unstuck, to heal, and reconnect to your wisdom. I truly believe there is a path to finding greater mental and emotional resilience and psychological flexibility and creative ways to find peace in the body and mind and I can show you how.

"Being happy is of the utmost importance. Success in anything is through happiness." My treatment approach is holistic, encompassing the mind, body and spirit connection and traditional therapeutic orientation. Recognizing that each person is unique, I utilize a client centered and a humanistic approach. Providing a safe, respectful, compassionate, supportive and confidential environment is vital to the process of healing and empowering the individual. I have expertise in treating Grief and Loss, Death and Dying, Divorce and Separation, Addiction and Recovery, Sexual Abuse, Depression, Anxiety and Parenting.

Sometimes life situations have a way of claiming the hope that fuel our lives. Here at Restoring Hope Counseling Services the goal is to help you to restore the hope that life's experiences have depleted. We offer tools to assist you in gaining the ability to thrive. Restoring Hope Counseling Services LLC is committed to providing quality mental health services in a friendly welcoming environment. We offer evening appointments and try to work around your schedule as much as possible. Call today and get started living up to your full potential.

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor available for individual as well as marital and family counseling. My background covers a diverse career scope which includes extensive experience in healing the wounded soul. I have been married for 31 years and have 2 children. My counseling orientation ranges from assisting you in exploring issues through Narrative Therapy or educational training through Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. Or for those who desire to explore deep emotional issues, I have been thoroughly trained in "Inner healing" techniques to aid in processing events to as deep a level as you desire to journey.

You feel tired and your shoulders and neck ache all the time. Everything feels heavy and full of gloom. Your thoughts echo with doom and what ifs. You avoid phone calls and text messages from your friends, and at the same time you wish you could share with them everything going on in your head. You wonder who you are and where your life is going.

Thank you for viewing my profile. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide range of presenting issues and specialize in treating eating disorders, body image disturbances, depression and other mood disorders, personality difficulties, relationship struggles, and anxiety/panic disorder. I also specialize in psychological/psychoeducational testing to assess learning abilities, attention, cognitive skills, and intelligence. My treatment approach is very individualized and I tend to focus on both current symptoms/behaviors and the origins of a person's struggles. I also believe in creating a relaxed and natural relationship full of compassion and humor.

Clients who have a sincere investment in improving the quality of their lives are those with whom I work best. I have extensive experience in the treatment of substance use disorders, so I am comfortable working with those whose lives have been interrupted by the devastating effects of addiction. This includes family members of those who have developed addictions to mood altering chemicals. I work with those who are in recovery from substance use disorders and can guide those who are actively using into an appropriate level of care.

If you are looking for advanced practice counseling for mental health, addiction or relationship issues, and want to be treated with care, compassion and understanding, I can help. I am part of a team of health professionals at Signature Psychiatry Associates. Everyone experiences anxiety, depression or some personal struggle; we are here to help with the momentary crisis to severe biological based illness.

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The space of therapy is for you to connect with a sense of curiosity, calm, compassion, presence, creativity - your truest Self. We all love, parent, and experience emotions differently. We exist at the intersection of gender, race, culture, age, sexual orientation and many other layers that make us unique as individuals. I enjoy working within this diversity to explore parts of you that are struggling and guide you to find creative solutions. Over 25 years of experience in community and private practice settings, in the US and in Latin America, helped me cultivate a multicultural perspective.

I understand your concerns and stresses due to life's issues. Our team can treat your emotional needs: anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, to name a few. Perhaps you are looking for help with overcoming conflict in relationships. It may be you who feel as though you have no means of help with dealing with genuine struggles. Obstacles and trials are not uncommon for everyone. You are not alone. A plan will be tailored to your specific situation. I have a team of skilled therapists prepared to empower you to succeed.

We have several experienced therapists in our office with decades of experience. We are happy to help you find the therapist that is the best fit for your individual or family needs. Our mission is to provide a non-judgmental and caring therapeutic environment that fosters personal growth and treatment success. It is our goal to empower each of our clients to achieve their goals and to improve their overall quality of life.

Life can be difficult. Work, relationships, school, and the various other demands can cause someone to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or depressed. Add to these common demands the influences of ADHD, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other forms of mental illness and navigating through life can feel impossible. I provide a comfortable, client-centered environment for exploration and processing in order to make life more manageable.

When I first started my Masters Degree Program I found the following and remind myself and my clients of this... "I am here to listen, Not to work miracles, To help you discover what you feel, Not to make the feelings go away, To discuss steps with you, Not to rescue you and leave you still vulnerable, To help you learn to choose, Not to make it unnecessary for you to make difficult choices, To provide support for change." I am here to walk with you and provide guidance, empathy and encouragement along your journey.

I am very passionate about my work with my clients. I use a humanistic and attachment-based approach with a systemic lens. I use a trauma-informed approach. I strive to assist my clients with reaching their goals through supportive reflection, insight building and expressive techniques. I see myself as a compass in a client's journey, assisting them reach their goal destination. I work well with a variety of personality types and presenting concerns, ranging from core attachment injuries to trauma to infidelity to anxiety & depression among others. I use a variety of techniques based on client fit.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, tired, lonely, or overwhelmed? Are you tired of feeling stuck and ready to start on a new path of mental health wellness? I am here to support you in learning how to manage the difficulties that come with trauma, anxiety, depression, and life changes. My approach to therapy is to meet you where you are at with empathy and acceptance to help you to meet your goals.

Anxiety, grief and loss, pregnancy/postpartum, trauma, OCD, depression, stress overload, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions---These are a few of the issues that I love exploring with clients. My style is to listen intently and form strong collaborative connections. (My clients have described me as “warm and caring.”) I will partner with you as we dig into patterns and problems to help get to the root of your concerns. Through this process I will help you gain insights and learn how to get unstuck, leading to healing and growth.