Therapists in Cleveland, OH

Melanie Prepetit earned her bachelor's degree in social work at Bowling Green State University and her master's degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University. She has more than 25+ years of experience providing therapy in community-based, outpatient and residential treatment settings. She has also served as a clinical supervisor and director of community-based therapy. Melanie believes in a holistic approach to treatment. Her practice is LGBTQIA+ friendly and a transgender safe space. She specializes in trauma and abuse, reactive attachment disorder (RAD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Emily Plank is a Professional Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist who has been practicing since 2003. She graduated from Kenyon College with a BA in Psychology, and from Ursuline College with an MA in Art Therapy and Counseling. Emily believes in a holistic, feminist, person-centered approach to treatment. Her main areas of focus include trauma, LGBTQ and women's issues. She has worked extensively with domestic violence and sexual assault cases in Cuyahoga and Geauga Counties. In her spare time, Emily enjoys gardening, reading, doing yoga, playing with her many animals, and drinking obscene amounts of coffee.

Deb Klecha is a psychotherapist who has been practicing since 2004. She graduated from the Adler School of Professional Psychology with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and a certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling. Deb believes in a collaborative approach where she brings clinical knowledge and expertise and clients bring knowledge of themselves. She believes that this combination is effective in analyzing and understanding each client's unique experience and what is keeping them stuck. Her areas of specialty include relationship/couples counseling, career, and LGBTQ+ issues.

Spencer Gerber is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio who has been practicing since 2014. Spencer is a firm believer in the healing power of relationships, community, and connection, and has built his framework for treating the people he supports with that in mind. Using a mix of evidence-based practices and a relational approach, Spencer supports people through life's challenges, teaches skills for working through overwhelming times, and encourages deep introspection around how our past experiences and current environment shape our internal and external realities.

My greatest passion and specialization is working with the LGBTQ+ community. My mission is to enhance your ability to live the life you deserve. For those who are transgender or gender variant, I provide gender diagnosis and therapy, and write the necessary letters of recommendation for gender affirming medical treatments. My gender services work in coordination with medical providers on your team within all hospital systems. I am a board certified gender therapist, a well-seasoned general psychotherapist, am EMDR trained. I bring over thirty years of training and practical experience to this work.

Melanie Falls is an LISW-S and LICDC-CS who has been practicing since 1995. She graduated from KSU's Honors College and Case Western Reserve University with a Master's in Social Science Administration. Her track was clinical with a focus on working with Adolescents, Adults and Families. Melanie believes in starting with where the individual client is and understanding what has influenced them including the family and systems in which they exist. She believes in using an eclectic approach individualized to each client.

Nicholette Leanza is a clinical counselor who possesses several years of experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of treatment settings. She is a group facilitator for the intensive outpatient program (IOP) and her specializations include trauma, LGBTQ+, ADHD and overall positive mental health and wellbeing. Nicholette believes in a treatment philosophy that encompasses a wholistic and eclectic approach to care and her treatment methods include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic therapy.

Lacey Caparanis holds a master's degree in Counselor Education from The Ohio State University and a bachelor's from Marietta College. She has spent her career working mainly with children, adolescents, and families in school-based settings. Lacey has also worked at Kent State University as a career advisor and has experience working with those recovering from alcoholism and addiction in a residential setting. She provides individual sessions and family sessions at Lifestance. She is a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and serves many clients from this group, as well as herself identifying as a part of the queer community.

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.

With over 30 years experience working with adults, I maintain an ongoing commitment to this work with the goal of helping you improve your quality of life, including managing internal unrest. My master's degree is from Case Western Reserve University and I have a B.A. degree from Boston University in Philosophy. My approach is compassionate and accepting and I draw from various modalities including psychodynamic, trauma informed care, and cognitive and behavioral elements.

Nicole Piatak is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with expertise in Attention Deficit Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and family issues. She has supported numerous individuals in navigating life’s complexities, providing them with the tools for fulfillment and meaning. Nicole’s journey into mental health, fueled by a deep-seated desire to positively impact lives, was propelled by her personal journey through a challenging childhood experience, igniting a profound commitment to supporting others.

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.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Supervisor (LPCC-S) and I have been practicing mental health counseling for over 10 years. I started my career in community mental health, working with people living with severe and persistent mental illness, dual diagnoses, trauma, and homelessness. I came to LifeStance in 2018 and I love the work that I do with clients, helping them to overcome the obstacles and challenges that life presents, as well as exploring transitions, meaning, and value. My preferred style of working with clients is person-centered, collaborative, and holistic.

Nicole Durbin is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor with more than 11 years of experience in community mental health and private practice. Her continued education began at Muskingum University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Child and Family Studies. She went on to graduate from Malone University with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and continued by gaining a Master's Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Michael Baskin is a licensed independent social worker with over 40 years of experience in mental healthcare. He received his bachelor's degree from Ohio University and his master's degree from Case Western Reserve University. He has previously worked in community mental health, private practice, outpatient and school-based settings. He has extensive training in family systems and in Jungian studies. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award form the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board of Cuyahoga County in 2018. He specializes in issues regarding grief, death, illness-related issues, mood disorders and family systems.

Steve Fratantonio is a licensed mental health counselor studying for his doctorate in counseling psychology. He has more than 15 years of experience providing mental health care services to children, adolescents and adults in private practice and community mental health. His specialty area of interest is working with both adults and adolescents, as well as their families. He has advanced training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and alternatives for families: cognitive behavioral therapy (AF-CBT).

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.

Hannah is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has been working in the field since 2015. She has a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Social Work from Cleveland State University. Her background is in community-based mental health, career counseling, school-based counseling, and outpatient mental health counseling. She is experienced working with youth, adolescents, and adults. Her goal is to empower clients to become emotionally and mentally well. She assists clients to understand their mental health, resolve barriers and challenges, and achieve personal goals.

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).