Therapists in Chagrin Falls, OH

My goal as a counselor is to guide both individuals and couples as they navigate any personal, relationship, gender, or sexuality-related concerns. Life is an ongoing process with challenges. This offers an opportunity for personal growth through our relationships with others and within ourselves. I employ a holistic approach to my practice, fostering an empathetic and down-to-earth atmosphere. I am privileged to work with and fully understand and accept my clients by providing a comfortable, safe, and judgment-free environment. Together we can embrace and nurture what makes you uniquely and authentically you.

Are you struggling with a DIFFICULT MARRIAGE including feeling unloved, disrespected, unheard or emotionally unsupported? Are you having FINANCIAL or PARENTING PROBLEMS? Do you suffer from PANIC ATTACKS: feel ANXIOUS,OVER-WHELMED or STRESSED? You are NOT alone. Together we can find practical, workable solutions to help you work through your situation with confidence and courage so you can look forward to your future with hope and excitement. You will feel free to be yourself in a safe, stress-free environment without fear of judgment or criticism. Only YOU can take the first steps to CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

Marissa earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s degree in Social Work at Cleveland State University. She is currently licensed as an Independent Social Worker in the State of Ohio and has been practicing for 15 + years working with adolescents, adults and families. Marissa has several years working in the psychiatric hospital setting addressing the needs of adults who are in an immediate crisis, and those who are seeking outpatient services. She has done therapeutic programming in high schools regarding self esteem and depression. Marissa also has experience working with couples to promote healthier relationships.

Dr. Wood earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Ursuline College, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. She is a licensed psychologist and has provided a variety of psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults. Those services include individual and group psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and psychological testing.

EMDR Certified for in-person sessions and through telehealth. Stress and anxiety can be difficult to function within especially when you cannot remove yourself from the situation. I can help you use techniques to balance your emotions even with difficult people. Don't let stress, anxiety, self-defeating thoughts, and worry hold you back. You can succeed and enjoy each day even with the challenges it may present. When you understand how you function and respond biologically, mentally, and spiritually, you can create new ways of perceiving the world. Response time to inquiries is 24 hours or less. You are important.

I am a Christian Counselor seeing clients for marital, emotional, and family issues. I like to work with serious and deep issues in a safe and laid-back atmosphere. I've been doing this for eight years and enjoy it immensely. I use primarily Cognitive-Behavioral and Biblical approaches to get to the root of your issues so they can be dealt with convincingly. It is hard to believe, but the things you have carried around for YEARS can be minimized and often resolved. Some work is required, but results are a lot more possible than they presently feel.

You may struggle to be present - instead ruminating about the past or worrying about the future. Perhaps you tend to be a people pleaser who prioritizes the needs of others but not your own well-being. Maybe you get caught up in the "not good enough" story that prevents you from reaching your potential. Or you're a perfectionist who struggles when life circumstances fall out of your control. You wish life was easier, more peaceful, more full of joy. You deserve that life and, together, we will uncover and overcome the roadblocks that are standing in your way, while developing new skills to cope with life's stressors.

The goal in life is to express ones abilities and unique personality characteristics in a way that achieves fulfillment over the lifespan. Sometimes that entails seeking assistance to promote that journey if/when the individual believes they are not achieving progress. Whether it's developmental, school and career building, or family and relationship issues over the lifespan one can feel stuck and need the services of a professional. Don't let procrastination or other circumstances deprive you of a life where you have not fulfilled your goals and ambitions.

When I entered the counseling profession over twenty-five years ago, my desire was to help people adjust to some of life's challenges and setbacks, while finding meaning and purpose. The therapeutic relationship is a safe venue in which one’s goals, whether life coaching, healing and recovery, improving relationships, or enhancing life satisfaction can be realized. My excitement for assisting people to develop meaningful goals for fulfillment in their life situation remains a passion. I work with children, adolescents, adults of all ages, and families to improve the quality of their lives.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, restless and not sure how to get back in sync with life? Have you experienced considerable loss? What about your important relationships, are they strained or in conflict? These struggles may indicate that it’s time to seek professional help with someone who can journey with you and provide experienced guidance and support. Someone that can provide a safe space to explore the unhealthy patterns and dynamics impacting your life, preventing you from moving forward and being a more joy-filled person.

I support and guide Clients in their quest to release old patterns of behaviors that they recognize as no longer serving them. If you are looking for emotional growth, increased awareness, and the ability to release unwanted behaviors then lets begin. I will help you building an emotional vocabulary to understand deep feelings of sadness, grief, disappointment, regret, shame, anger, overwhelmed, loneliness, and many other emotions. This is where the journey begins to an increased freedom from past pain and suffering.

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts” Marcus Aurelius How we think affects how we feel and therefore how we tend to behave. It is my belief that the counseling experience is all about self exploration, growth and gaining new perspective and ways of thinking. I truly enjoy providing and sharing safe and comfortable spaces with individuals, couples, families and groups. I welcome any and all individuals age 14 and older no matter what challenges you are facing.

My specialty is trauma. I love to journey with people to help them learn how to live free and full lives. Life is filled with many anxieties, trials, traumas and obstacles which can create patterns that hinder us from thriving. When we experience trauma, our brain and body create adaptive or maladaptive patterns to cope with trauma. My goal is to partner with my clients to identify the problems, create effective goals and increase healthy cognitive, emotional and behavioral skills in order to decrease symptoms and develop healthy coping tools. I provide Christian counseling to those seeking support from a faith based perspective.

I am a firm believer that ever person has the ability to enter and maintain sobriety. I have been sober for 12+ years and at one point questioned my own abilities to stay sober. I was introduced to counseling because of my own experiences and questions which developed into an intrinsic purpose to maintain my sobriety. I have a personal history that lends to helping others leave the life of active addiction and gain the tools to be sober and fulfilled. Active addiction or recovery presents difficulties which have a solution, I’m here to help in the solution.

Are you feel stressed, alone, anxious, sad or frustrated? Or struggle communicating in a relationship & unsure what to do? Is work or finances causing you stress? Do you sometimes think I wish someone would understand me, is unbiased, free of judgement, empathic, and can give a fresh perspective? If so, I can Help! If you want to feel better, explore solutions, resolve issues, improve relationships, develop coping skills then reach out now! Working with individuals & couples to become the best version of themselves is my passion! No need to struggle in silence anymore. Call or email me now for a free consultation! (440) 373-9043

You know you want a change, but you don't know where to start? Or maybe you know what to do, but something inside seems to be working against you and you just can't make the changes you want? It's hard to feel like you can't talk to anyone about what's going on in fear of being judged. You're not alone! My clients are tired of feeling sad, anxious, angry, confused and tired, and they are motivated to make a change. If you want to be heard and to feel understood, and you want to learn the skills to meet your goals, be your best self and start living again, you're in the right place.