Female Therapists in Cleveland, OH

Dr. Julie Kearns
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Online Only
Are you feeling burnt out? Maybe even a little crispy? Burnout can manifest from a variety of sources, including work, school, care giving, and infertility. The demands we face on a daily basis can start to take their toll, which can lead to feeling stuck. When we feel stuck this can throw off our internal equilibrium in ways that can lead to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and loss of meaning and purpose. Often, we want to get unstuck, but we don't know where to start or how to go about making big decisions. This is where therapy can be a space where you can sort everything out and make a plan.
Are you feeling burnt out? Maybe even a little crispy? Burnout can manifest from a variety of sources, including work, school, care giving, and infertility. The demands we face on a daily basis can start to take their toll, which can lead to feeling stuck. When we feel stuck this can throw off our internal equilibrium in ways that can lead to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and loss of meaning and purpose. Often, we want to get unstuck, but we don't know where to start or how to go about making big decisions. This is where therapy can be a space where you can sort everything out and make a plan.

I am an independently licensed social worker and am able to assist people to find healthy ways to work through difficult life experiences such as trauma, anxiety, depression and substance use. I obtained a bachelors degree in psychology at Wittenberg University and went on to obtain a masters' in social work through Spring Arbor University. I have been trained to utilize cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma focused therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I am an independently licensed social worker and am able to assist people to find healthy ways to work through difficult life experiences such as trauma, anxiety, depression and substance use. I obtained a bachelors degree in psychology at Wittenberg University and went on to obtain a masters' in social work through Spring Arbor University. I have been trained to utilize cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma focused therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Jami Shanes is a licensed professional counselor and licensed independent chemical dependency counselor. She received her bachelor's degree from John Carroll University in psychology, graduating magna cum laude, and her master's degree from John Carroll University in clinical mental health and counseling. She has experience working with adolescents and adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. She has a specialized interest in working with dual diagnosis, panic disorder, life transitions, mood disorders and anxiety disorders.
Jami Shanes is a licensed professional counselor and licensed independent chemical dependency counselor. She received her bachelor's degree from John Carroll University in psychology, graduating magna cum laude, and her master's degree from John Carroll University in clinical mental health and counseling. She has experience working with adolescents and adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. She has a specialized interest in working with dual diagnosis, panic disorder, life transitions, mood disorders and anxiety disorders.

Carolina Sanchez
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44118
Her main area of focus includes anxiety, postpartum disorders, depression, and women's issues.
Carolina Sanchez is a bilingual Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, who has been practicing since 2017. She graduated from Kent State University with a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Carolina believes in insight-oriented therapy to help her patients gain a new understanding of their self and others through exploration of past painful experiences and the emotional impact it has made on their current happiness.
Her main area of focus includes anxiety, postpartum disorders, depression, and women's issues.
Carolina Sanchez is a bilingual Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, who has been practicing since 2017. She graduated from Kent State University with a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Carolina believes in insight-oriented therapy to help her patients gain a new understanding of their self and others through exploration of past painful experiences and the emotional impact it has made on their current happiness.

Kristen Schmauder is a licensed clinical social worker with advanced training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and integrative treatment of complex trauma for adolescents. Prior to joining LifeStance Health, she served as lead therapist and case manager for a residential treatment center in Columbia, Missouri, where she also supervised bachelor's and master's level practicum students. She holds her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Missouri. She works with children and adolescents and their families.
Kristen Schmauder is a licensed clinical social worker with advanced training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and integrative treatment of complex trauma for adolescents. Prior to joining LifeStance Health, she served as lead therapist and case manager for a residential treatment center in Columbia, Missouri, where she also supervised bachelor's and master's level practicum students. She holds her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Missouri. She works with children and adolescents and their families.

Michelle Anderson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44125
Michelle E. Anderson is an LPCC-S (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Status) and has been practicing since 2007. Michelle initially graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education from Walsh University and taught Second grade for 10 years prior to returning to college for a Maters of Arts in Community Counseling at The University of Akron. While working on her PhD, Michelle taught Masters level classes at John Carroll University and The University of Akron in issues with sexuality and group counseling theories and practices.
Michelle E. Anderson is an LPCC-S (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Status) and has been practicing since 2007. Michelle initially graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education from Walsh University and taught Second grade for 10 years prior to returning to college for a Maters of Arts in Community Counseling at The University of Akron. While working on her PhD, Michelle taught Masters level classes at John Carroll University and The University of Akron in issues with sexuality and group counseling theories and practices.

Allison Mora is a licensed clinical social worker with advanced certification. She received her master's degree in Social Administration-Social Work from Case Western Reserve University and her bachelor's degree in Sociology from John Carroll University. She has worked in school-based and outpatient settings. Her specialties areas include addiction, anxiety disorders depression grief counseling, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), seasonal affective disorder and stress management. She provides individual therapy to adolescents and adults.
Allison Mora is a licensed clinical social worker with advanced certification. She received her master's degree in Social Administration-Social Work from Case Western Reserve University and her bachelor's degree in Sociology from John Carroll University. She has worked in school-based and outpatient settings. Her specialties areas include addiction, anxiety disorders depression grief counseling, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), seasonal affective disorder and stress management. She provides individual therapy to adolescents and adults.

Heather Rogers is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who earned her master's degree in clinical social work from Case Western Reserve University and her bachelor's degree from West Virginia University. She has previously worked in community mental health care at Catholic Charities providing in home and in school therapy to children, at risk teens and families. Heather has received advanced training in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Heather Rogers is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who earned her master's degree in clinical social work from Case Western Reserve University and her bachelor's degree from West Virginia University. She has previously worked in community mental health care at Catholic Charities providing in home and in school therapy to children, at risk teens and families. Heather has received advanced training in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

Nicole Marko
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, LICDC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44126
Nicole Marko is a licensed professional clinical counselor and licensed independent chemical dependency counselor. She obtained her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Substance Use Disorders from John Carroll University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Studies from Baldwin Wallace University. "¯She"¯has experience in"¯both inpatient behavioral health and"¯outpatient"¯treatment settings providing group therapy, couples and family therapy, and individual therapy.
Nicole Marko is a licensed professional clinical counselor and licensed independent chemical dependency counselor. She obtained her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Substance Use Disorders from John Carroll University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Studies from Baldwin Wallace University. "¯She"¯has experience in"¯both inpatient behavioral health and"¯outpatient"¯treatment settings providing group therapy, couples and family therapy, and individual therapy.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your environment? Do you feel like you are not being heard or understood by your family or friends? Come Talk with me. We can work together to find ways to help you feel more confident and in control of your life and enhance your relationships with your loved ones. I enjoy working with young adults, children, and families to help identify root causes of concerns and help them find a source of hope for change. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your environment? Do you feel like you are not being heard or understood by your family or friends? Come Talk with me. We can work together to find ways to help you feel more confident and in control of your life and enhance your relationships with your loved ones. I enjoy working with young adults, children, and families to help identify root causes of concerns and help them find a source of hope for change. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Sarah Garver Megenhardt
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44115
I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment in which to heal. Together we will help you find peace, deepen and strengthen your relationships, and make meaningful change.
I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment in which to heal. Together we will help you find peace, deepen and strengthen your relationships, and make meaningful change.
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Hello, I am a mental health professional with my licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I have 5 years of experience partnering with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families in a variety of settings. I have worked with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental health disorders as well as individuals who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, and building on their basic life and coping skills.
Hello, I am a mental health professional with my licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I have 5 years of experience partnering with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families in a variety of settings. I have worked with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental health disorders as well as individuals who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, and building on their basic life and coping skills.

Sometimes life can be difficult and asking for help is not easy. As a licensed independent social worker-supervisor, I am here to partner with you to help you address those challenges. I utilize a holistic, strength-based, person-centered approach. I am here to support you as we work together to identify what is causing you difficulty. It is my goal to ensure you feel safe and comfortable to express yourself and communicate openly.
Sometimes life can be difficult and asking for help is not easy. As a licensed independent social worker-supervisor, I am here to partner with you to help you address those challenges. I utilize a holistic, strength-based, person-centered approach. I am here to support you as we work together to identify what is causing you difficulty. It is my goal to ensure you feel safe and comfortable to express yourself and communicate openly.

Joy Wood has nearly 15 years experience in mental health care for children, adolescents and adults. She earned her master's degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University and her bachelor's degree in psychology from Kent State University. She served as clinical services director for an adolescent residential treatment center in Cleveland for nearly 10 years, previously serving as a clinical supervisor. She specializes in child and adolescent services, particularly in the treatment of anger management, stress management, depression, and oppositional behaviors, as well as parenting and family therapy.
Joy Wood has nearly 15 years experience in mental health care for children, adolescents and adults. She earned her master's degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University and her bachelor's degree in psychology from Kent State University. She served as clinical services director for an adolescent residential treatment center in Cleveland for nearly 10 years, previously serving as a clinical supervisor. She specializes in child and adolescent services, particularly in the treatment of anger management, stress management, depression, and oppositional behaviors, as well as parenting and family therapy.

Joy Banks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CGP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Using a client centered approach, my goal as a therapist is to assist you in achieving your goal of becoming the best possible version of yourself while removing barriers you are currently facing. We will navigate through this journey together using evidenced based techniques that are tailored to each individual situation. With my 16 years of experience working with families, individuals, and a variety of people from diverse backgrounds, I understand life has challenges, but every life Is worth living. I am excited that soon you will be living your best life.
Using a client centered approach, my goal as a therapist is to assist you in achieving your goal of becoming the best possible version of yourself while removing barriers you are currently facing. We will navigate through this journey together using evidenced based techniques that are tailored to each individual situation. With my 16 years of experience working with families, individuals, and a variety of people from diverse backgrounds, I understand life has challenges, but every life Is worth living. I am excited that soon you will be living your best life.

Christine Dessoffy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44125
Christine Dessoffy is a licensed professional clinical counselor with supervisory designation and an independent chemical dependency counselor. She has more than 20 years of clinical experience including senior clinical director positions at community mental health centers. She also served as division manager for the Cuyahoga County Department of Justice Affairs. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees at Kent State University. She sees adolescents and adults, specializing in treatment of anxiety, depression and substance abuse disorders.
Christine Dessoffy is a licensed professional clinical counselor with supervisory designation and an independent chemical dependency counselor. She has more than 20 years of clinical experience including senior clinical director positions at community mental health centers. She also served as division manager for the Cuyahoga County Department of Justice Affairs. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees at Kent State University. She sees adolescents and adults, specializing in treatment of anxiety, depression and substance abuse disorders.

Julie Abrams, LPC Char Steerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio who started practicing in 2022. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio University and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Malone University. Julie believes in a client-centered approach that includes cognitive behavioral therapy interventions for children, from adolescents to young adults. In her spare time, Julie enjoys running, exercising, and outdoor activities.
Julie Abrams, LPC Char Steerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio who started practicing in 2022. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio University and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Malone University. Julie believes in a client-centered approach that includes cognitive behavioral therapy interventions for children, from adolescents to young adults. In her spare time, Julie enjoys running, exercising, and outdoor activities.

Do you ever struggle with depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, addiction relationships and/or stress management? I utilize a person centered and client focused approach to help you navigate life. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for us to work on your therapeutic goals to get you feeling better and becoming the best version of yourself. I have been working in the mental health and community behavioral health fields since 2014. I became a therapist because I love to help others and I find it to be a great privilege to be a part of someone's journey to healing.
Do you ever struggle with depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, addiction relationships and/or stress management? I utilize a person centered and client focused approach to help you navigate life. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for us to work on your therapeutic goals to get you feeling better and becoming the best version of yourself. I have been working in the mental health and community behavioral health fields since 2014. I became a therapist because I love to help others and I find it to be a great privilege to be a part of someone's journey to healing.

Catherine Kuzmishin Mast
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44125
Katie Kuzmishin Mast is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Therapy (CT), receiving certification through Cleveland’s Center for Cognitive Therapy in 2022. She generally uses an interdisciplinary approach, however, which includes Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Counseling, and a systems-approach to identifying and solving problems with clients.
Katie Kuzmishin Mast is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Therapy (CT), receiving certification through Cleveland’s Center for Cognitive Therapy in 2022. She generally uses an interdisciplinary approach, however, which includes Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Counseling, and a systems-approach to identifying and solving problems with clients.

I believe that counseling is a collaborative process that involves the development of a unique, confidential helping relationship which helps clients better understand themselves and the world around them. Open and honest discussions of feelings, behaviors, relationships, life experiences, and circumstances in a non-judgmental, safe, confidential environment enables individuals to grow towards greater freedom in making healthy choices and taking appropriate actions for more satisfying relationships, self-concept, and progress toward life goals.
I believe that counseling is a collaborative process that involves the development of a unique, confidential helping relationship which helps clients better understand themselves and the world around them. Open and honest discussions of feelings, behaviors, relationships, life experiences, and circumstances in a non-judgmental, safe, confidential environment enables individuals to grow towards greater freedom in making healthy choices and taking appropriate actions for more satisfying relationships, self-concept, and progress toward life goals.
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