Female Therapists in Aurora, OH
As a mental health practitioner with a background in education and the arts, I bring a creative, compassionate, and mindful approach to the therapeutic process. My practice is rooted in modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), somatic body work, polyvagal theory, mindfulness, expressive arts, narrative therapy, and sand tray therapy. I tailor these methods to meet each client where they are, supporting growth, healing, and connection at a pace that feels safe and empowering.
As a mental health practitioner with a background in education and the arts, I bring a creative, compassionate, and mindful approach to the therapeutic process. My practice is rooted in modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), somatic body work, polyvagal theory, mindfulness, expressive arts, narrative therapy, and sand tray therapy. I tailor these methods to meet each client where they are, supporting growth, healing, and connection at a pace that feels safe and empowering.
Hi! I’m Alyssa Hicks! I am a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Social Worker with over 13 years of experience in the field, including private practice, community settings and schools. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and family experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, life transitions, school related problems, and many more. I am deeply committed to instilling advocacy and empowerment into all I meet and helping individuals build resilience and navigate life’s challenges. I ensure that everyone receives personalized care tailored to their own unique needs.
Hi! I’m Alyssa Hicks! I am a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Social Worker with over 13 years of experience in the field, including private practice, community settings and schools. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and family experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, life transitions, school related problems, and many more. I am deeply committed to instilling advocacy and empowerment into all I meet and helping individuals build resilience and navigate life’s challenges. I ensure that everyone receives personalized care tailored to their own unique needs.
I encourage and empower my clients to effectively use their own strengths and skills in order to improve their lives and relationships. I enjoy helping people recognize and utilize their strengths to modify their weaknesses. We all have areas that can use a little improvement, the key is to maximize strengths to compensate for the weaknesses. I access several different approaches to treatment based on what works best for each individual. Creating the therapeutic relationship and establishing trust are the foundation for effective therapy. I believe that clients are the most knowledgeable experts about themselves.
I encourage and empower my clients to effectively use their own strengths and skills in order to improve their lives and relationships. I enjoy helping people recognize and utilize their strengths to modify their weaknesses. We all have areas that can use a little improvement, the key is to maximize strengths to compensate for the weaknesses. I access several different approaches to treatment based on what works best for each individual. Creating the therapeutic relationship and establishing trust are the foundation for effective therapy. I believe that clients are the most knowledgeable experts about themselves.
Welcome! As a counseling and positive psychologist, I offer both standard psychotherapy and 15-session Positive Psychotherapy (PPT). Many clients struggle to understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; develop connections with others; handle change; and live their best lives. However, clients are also competent people who are actively able to make meaningful personal changes. I focus on collaborating with clients to develop and use their strengths, values, and skills to both cope with problems and live a more fulfilled life. This approach reduces symptoms and allows clients to live in a healthy, balanced way.
Welcome! As a counseling and positive psychologist, I offer both standard psychotherapy and 15-session Positive Psychotherapy (PPT). Many clients struggle to understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; develop connections with others; handle change; and live their best lives. However, clients are also competent people who are actively able to make meaningful personal changes. I focus on collaborating with clients to develop and use their strengths, values, and skills to both cope with problems and live a more fulfilled life. This approach reduces symptoms and allows clients to live in a healthy, balanced way.
I believe that each person has the ability to make positive changes by learning and practicing new skills and strategies to apply in whatever areas of their life they want to improve. I enjoy partnering with individuals, couples, and families to find their inner strength and move forward in the process of achieving their goals. I often blend elements from different evidence based approaches and tailor treatment according to your unique needs. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Couples and Family Therapy
I believe that each person has the ability to make positive changes by learning and practicing new skills and strategies to apply in whatever areas of their life they want to improve. I enjoy partnering with individuals, couples, and families to find their inner strength and move forward in the process of achieving their goals. I often blend elements from different evidence based approaches and tailor treatment according to your unique needs. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Couples and Family Therapy
I believe that everyone has the ability to change and grow, each in their own way. My purpose is to walk beside you on your path to peace and joy, through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and empathy. My specialties include trauma, working with children, addiction, family members affected by addiction, mood disorders (depression/anxiety), and para-suicidal and self-injurious behaviors. "The most beautiful people I've known are those who have known defeat, have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and found their way out of the depths." Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
I believe that everyone has the ability to change and grow, each in their own way. My purpose is to walk beside you on your path to peace and joy, through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and empathy. My specialties include trauma, working with children, addiction, family members affected by addiction, mood disorders (depression/anxiety), and para-suicidal and self-injurious behaviors. "The most beautiful people I've known are those who have known defeat, have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and found their way out of the depths." Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
I specialize in children, adolescents and young adults, many who are dealing with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. I have extensive experience with this age group and know how to empower them to use their skills and effectively handle life's challenges.
I specialize in children, adolescents and young adults, many who are dealing with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. I have extensive experience with this age group and know how to empower them to use their skills and effectively handle life's challenges.
I work with adults specializing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, feeding and food issues, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology from the College of Wooster and my master's degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University. I have had specific training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and EMDR. Prior to joining the Counseling and Wellness Group, I gained clinical experience in the residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient levels of care.
I work with adults specializing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, feeding and food issues, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology from the College of Wooster and my master's degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University. I have had specific training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and EMDR. Prior to joining the Counseling and Wellness Group, I gained clinical experience in the residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient levels of care.
Hello! My name is Diane Maytas, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation, an EMDR Certified Therapist, and Licensed Professional Art Therapist. I am also certified in Heart Math. My approach is holistic, eclectic, and spiritualistic. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, relationship issues, grief, and phase of life issues.
Hello! My name is Diane Maytas, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation, an EMDR Certified Therapist, and Licensed Professional Art Therapist. I am also certified in Heart Math. My approach is holistic, eclectic, and spiritualistic. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, relationship issues, grief, and phase of life issues.
Dr. Lynn Luna Jones earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Temple University in 2004 and is a licensed psychologist. She has 20 years of experience in the field of psychology and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, family, couples, and group counseling services. She specializes in diagnostic assessment and is skilled in administering intellectual, achievement, personality, vocational, adaptive functioning, and other specialized tests.
Dr. Lynn Luna Jones earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Temple University in 2004 and is a licensed psychologist. She has 20 years of experience in the field of psychology and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, family, couples, and group counseling services. She specializes in diagnostic assessment and is skilled in administering intellectual, achievement, personality, vocational, adaptive functioning, and other specialized tests.
Brandy Kushan (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master of Education in Community Agency Counseling from Cleveland State University in 2010. She works with children, adolescents, and young adults. She specializes in working with children and adolescents who have a history of complex trauma, attachment disturbances/disorder, and placement in foster/adoption/kinship care. As a part of this work, Brandy provides ongoing caregiver guidance support. She has experience in addressing concerns related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, and behavioral issues such as conduct disorder and ODD and ADHD.
Brandy Kushan (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master of Education in Community Agency Counseling from Cleveland State University in 2010. She works with children, adolescents, and young adults. She specializes in working with children and adolescents who have a history of complex trauma, attachment disturbances/disorder, and placement in foster/adoption/kinship care. As a part of this work, Brandy provides ongoing caregiver guidance support. She has experience in addressing concerns related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, and behavioral issues such as conduct disorder and ODD and ADHD.
Are you unhappy with a relationship in your life? Are you anxious, depressed, or frustrated, knowing that things with someone you care about are not the way you'd like them to be? If so, I can help! I'm a relationship expert at Middle Path Counseling Services LLC. Ten years of helping individuals and couples repair and improve their relationships has taught me that the blame for bad relationships is not people but rather the pattern of their interactions and the lack of effective, loving communication skills. If you're ready to close the gap between the relationship you have and the one you want, you've come to the right place!
Are you unhappy with a relationship in your life? Are you anxious, depressed, or frustrated, knowing that things with someone you care about are not the way you'd like them to be? If so, I can help! I'm a relationship expert at Middle Path Counseling Services LLC. Ten years of helping individuals and couples repair and improve their relationships has taught me that the blame for bad relationships is not people but rather the pattern of their interactions and the lack of effective, loving communication skills. If you're ready to close the gap between the relationship you have and the one you want, you've come to the right place!
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.
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.
Are you experiencing Relationship Challenges, conflict resolution issues or need help adjusting to a life transition? Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or having work related concerns? Cindy has 17 years experience in Ohio and now serving Florida adult individuals 18+ & couples. Cindy guides clients on their personal journey with empathy, rapport, evidence-based therapies, goal setting, practical coping skills & self-confidence building. Couples strengthen relationships via compassion, friendship, admiration, understandiinsight & more effective communication for lasting connections and enjoyable lifestyle.
Are you experiencing Relationship Challenges, conflict resolution issues or need help adjusting to a life transition? Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or having work related concerns? Cindy has 17 years experience in Ohio and now serving Florida adult individuals 18+ & couples. Cindy guides clients on their personal journey with empathy, rapport, evidence-based therapies, goal setting, practical coping skills & self-confidence building. Couples strengthen relationships via compassion, friendship, admiration, understandiinsight & more effective communication for lasting connections and enjoyable lifestyle.
Anxious perfectionism shows up as perpetual shame, guilt, and self-punishment. No matter how hard you try, you're always falling short. It's exhausting, but you don't really know how to relax and probably don't sleep welll. Maybe you're a grown-up "gifted and talented" kid, or the child of immigrants, or the sibling who had to keep it together. Anxious perfectionism may also show up as body tension, severe procrastination and indecision, and difficulty with boundaries and people-pleasing. Perfectionists don't do things perfectly—they feel like they ALWAYS have to do better, and they can’t be happy until they get there.
Anxious perfectionism shows up as perpetual shame, guilt, and self-punishment. No matter how hard you try, you're always falling short. It's exhausting, but you don't really know how to relax and probably don't sleep welll. Maybe you're a grown-up "gifted and talented" kid, or the child of immigrants, or the sibling who had to keep it together. Anxious perfectionism may also show up as body tension, severe procrastination and indecision, and difficulty with boundaries and people-pleasing. Perfectionists don't do things perfectly—they feel like they ALWAYS have to do better, and they can’t be happy until they get there.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Together, we can create space for healing, growth, and self-discovery. I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community and use approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and harm reduction. I’m currently accepting adult clients navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, identity exploration, emotional overwhelm, or parenting concerns.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Together, we can create space for healing, growth, and self-discovery. I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community and use approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and harm reduction. I’m currently accepting adult clients navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, identity exploration, emotional overwhelm, or parenting concerns.
I have a special interest in working with clients going through life transitions such as a significant loss, relationship distress, work stress/retirement, or unexpected changes that causes you to experience stress, anxiety or depression. Life transitions are challenging because they force you to let go of the familiar. Life transitions can be both negative and positive. You can learn to navigate change in a healthy way, allowing you to not only survive difficult situations, but to eventually thrive. I also enjoy working with clients exploring personal growth and the desire to live a life of purpose, happiness and connection.
I have a special interest in working with clients going through life transitions such as a significant loss, relationship distress, work stress/retirement, or unexpected changes that causes you to experience stress, anxiety or depression. Life transitions are challenging because they force you to let go of the familiar. Life transitions can be both negative and positive. You can learn to navigate change in a healthy way, allowing you to not only survive difficult situations, but to eventually thrive. I also enjoy working with clients exploring personal growth and the desire to live a life of purpose, happiness and connection.
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.
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.
Rachael Rose is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who earned her Master of Social Work degree from Cleveland State University in 2021. Rachael has worked in private practice and community mental health agency settings. She provides individual therapy to adults presenting with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationships, communication, self-esteem, substance use, and life transitions. Rachael utilizes several modalities in her practice, including trauma-focused cognitive cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, and strengths-based therapy.
Rachael Rose is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who earned her Master of Social Work degree from Cleveland State University in 2021. Rachael has worked in private practice and community mental health agency settings. She provides individual therapy to adults presenting with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationships, communication, self-esteem, substance use, and life transitions. Rachael utilizes several modalities in her practice, including trauma-focused cognitive cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, and strengths-based therapy.
I have a master's degree from Case Western Reserve University and I am a supervising licensed independent social worker with over 20 years of experience. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in many settings including hospitals, schools, childcare centers, juvenile detention centers, adolescent residential treatment facilities, and outpatient community mental health centers. I especially love working with children and their families, assisting those as young as three years of age.
I have a master's degree from Case Western Reserve University and I am a supervising licensed independent social worker with over 20 years of experience. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in many settings including hospitals, schools, childcare centers, juvenile detention centers, adolescent residential treatment facilities, and outpatient community mental health centers. I especially love working with children and their families, assisting those as young as three years of age.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.