Sexual Abuse Therapists in Beachwood, OH

Are you living in a sexless relationship? Or perhaps the sex you're having is unsatisfying, or hampered by something specific. My office provides you with a safe, comfortable space to discuss your sexual life, answer your questions, all within the framework of a sex-positive atmosphere. I don't believe in pathologizing someone's sexual behaviors. As an AASECT-certified sex therapist, my philosophy is simple: if it's consensual, and it's not hurting you or your partner(s), your sexuality and all that it entails (your fantasies, experimentation, whatever turns you on) will be supported, nurtured, and listened to without judgment.

Overwhelmed? Ready to move forward, but feel like your past is holding you back? Past trauma/abuse can leave you with a negative view of yourself and leave you struggling to connect to others. Along with this, current stress can trigger past hurts, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward. Whether you are leaving a bad relationship, wanting to heal from past abuse/trauma, or leaving a spiritually abusive environment, I would love to come alongside you. Let's process these hurts and heal your inner child so you can move into your future in a healthy way.

In the safety of the therapeutic relationship, my clients come to identify, understand, and respect the experiences that have brought them to this point in their lives. They develop a new relationship with their past, enabling them to be comfortable with themselves, confident in their decisions, and in charge of their life's direction. Through a compassionate and thoughtful approach, clients find positive and lasting changes.

There are few things braver than being willing to see something about yourself with clarity and then being open to making change; sometimes, what changes is your ability to accept what you see. I have the utmost respect for my clients and their engagement in the process of therapy. It is this respect that forms the foundation of my practice, and it is highly important to me that each client experiences a sense of trust, safety, and respect in our work together. I value working with clients from a diversity of backgrounds and identities, and I strive to appreciate what clients value about themselves.

You want a therapist who is passionate & loves people, who has multiple, not singular experiences, who believes in therapy enough to go themselves. I go as preventive medicine. Originally from NYC, have always had friends, associates, relationships with persons from every culture.  This has been extremely valuable in developing my clinical skills and ability to understand and help a wide variety of people from various backgrounds.  The next invaluable contribution to my clinical skills is my Mother, Elizabeth, who taught me, "Everyone I know knows something I don't."  This makes every single person of unique intrinsic value.

If you have felt overwhelmed with intense emotions, hopeless, numb, had struggles connecting with others or acted in ways that are inconsistent with your values, we can work on recovering the parts of your life that bring you a sense of fulfilment and emotional freedom. I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, trauma. I am committed to form collaborative relationships, providing concrete skills, and working on rebuilding a life worth living and sharing.

Megan is experienced in working with adults experiencing severe mental health concerns, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma. She has extensive knowledge on trauma, trauma responses and the neurobiology of trauma, and has facilitated both individual and group counseling for individuals with these concerns. As a queer practitioner, Megan has experience leading both individual and group counseling for LGBTQIA+ populations who may be experiencing concerns related to identity. Megan is aligned and open to working with non-monogamous and alternative relationship styles and orientations.

Do you find it difficult to let go of painful feelings and unhealthy reactions even when you understand their roots? Are you anxious or on guard as you try to protect yourself even when you feel you *should* be happy? Sometimes overwhelming experiences get stuck in our bodies, and continue to determine our emotions, behaviors, and relationship styles despite our best efforts. Through a nurturing and interactive approach, I help individuals, families and groups shift out of these stuck places to create deep and lasting change.

A major challenge for many individuals, couples, and families is creating and sustaining meaningful connections. Feeling connected to loved ones and friends, purposeful work, or creative endeavors is not easy. Sometimes people do not feel connected to themselves and need support in understanding their feelings and behaviors. Likewise, there are times when disconnecting from toxic relationships and activities is necessary and requires strategies and skills that are not easily acquired or encouraged by others. Stressful life transitions, traumatic events, addictive behaviors, and painful losses are concerns for many of my clients.

The therapeutic relationship creates a unique space for patient and therapist to explore and uncover new possibilities for growth and change in areas that are of importance to the patient. I work collaboratively with patients to dislodge and free up deeply-embedded patterns of behavior and ways of relating to others that can keep us stuck and prevent us from moving forward, from achieving important goals, and from developing satisfying relationships that are nurturing and sustaining. Relationships are central to my work with patients, whether working individually, in couples therapy, or in a group.

Eclectic approaches are an effective way to tailor a productive therapeutic relationship. I'm interested in combining the strengths of various counseling modalities, with the strengths and interests of my clients. We can use your love of baking, rock collecting or even bird watching as a tool in your journey towards positive change! Together we will work to create a path that fosters strength, stability and a sound sense of self.

I have a very holistic approach to psychotherapy and feel that each therapeutic relationship is unique and needs to be both broad and individualized. I help teens, and adults make sense of the complexity of a struggle or experience so that they can harness their strengths and feel empowered and supported to create a meaningful change in themselves and their relationships. I provide parent guidance for children of all ages to help parents make sense of complex childhood struggles and how best to understand and support their child's unique development.

Are you feeling worried, anxious, or stressed? I am here for you. Telehealth or in-person sessions are available. I approach therapy to help others reach their personal goals while providing a warm and judgement free environment. My eclectic approach is flexible and meets the person where there at, while matching the symptoms and disorders to the treatment approach. I help individuals identify specific struggles in their life. My experience has helped clients regulate emotions, and work through issues and struggles while providing tools to facilitate healing. I value a client counselor relationship.

Working in both Clinical and Forensic psychology, I deliver targeted Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) Therapies to diverse client populations, tailored to the specific needs of each individual. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression), Behavioral Disorders (Oppositionality, Anger), Personality Disorders (Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial), and Sexual Dysfunction. In addition, I treat violent and non-violent criminal offenders, sex offenders, perpetrators of domestic violence, and various other forensic populations.

Catharsis Counseling CLE wants to help you create balance, peace, and healthier, more fulfilling relationships in your life. While this process can be challenging, filled with doubt and uncertainty, it can also be an opportunity for growth. You can change the way you handle life's challenges and improve the relationships that matter most to you. We are here to help! We enjoy challenging current ways of thinking to move you forward, towards your goals. Let us support you in taking those first steps toward wellness and the best version of you.

Navigating through this life can become difficult and because we are human, we are vulnerable and face challenges. As a licensed therapist, I have successfully aided clients in managing difficulties utilizing evidenced-based practices, implementing a holistic approach, while analyzing the big picture. My experience working in various levels of care and with different populations has afforded me a wealth of training in areas such as depression, anxiety, severe mental illness, trauma, substance abuse, social adaptability, dual diagnosis, gambling, and a variety of other life altering deficiencies.