Parenting Therapists in Gates Mills, OH
Welcome to DeNovo Counseling and Wellness, LLC, where a new beginning is just around the corner. Life can be full of many challenges, uncertainties, and scariness these days. Finding a way to weather the storm with peace and contentment has been my life's work for the past 23 years. I specialize in treating trauma and Reactive Attachment Disorder. Other interests include depression, anxiety, PTSD, and family issues. By fostering a strong relationship together, I work with you and alongside you to heal old wounds.
Welcome to DeNovo Counseling and Wellness, LLC, where a new beginning is just around the corner. Life can be full of many challenges, uncertainties, and scariness these days. Finding a way to weather the storm with peace and contentment has been my life's work for the past 23 years. I specialize in treating trauma and Reactive Attachment Disorder. Other interests include depression, anxiety, PTSD, and family issues. By fostering a strong relationship together, I work with you and alongside you to heal old wounds.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck under the pressure to perform can make it hard to feel grounded even when things look fine on the outside. I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, high expectations, life transitions, and relationship challenges who want more clarity, balance, and connection.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck under the pressure to perform can make it hard to feel grounded even when things look fine on the outside. I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, high expectations, life transitions, and relationship challenges who want more clarity, balance, and connection.
I focus on depression, anxiety, and parenting (especially when caring for individuals w/special needs).
It is my pleasure and privilege to engage clients one-to-one to explore patterns and identify desired changes. Typical areas of concern are emotional well-being, managing stress, relationship or family issues, and making desired changes in behavior. My goals are to assist individuals in the areas of 1) Decision-making, 2) Developing and implementing coping skills, 3) Identifying and using internal and external resources, and 4) Self-Empowerment and Acceptance.
I focus on depression, anxiety, and parenting (especially when caring for individuals w/special needs).
It is my pleasure and privilege to engage clients one-to-one to explore patterns and identify desired changes. Typical areas of concern are emotional well-being, managing stress, relationship or family issues, and making desired changes in behavior. My goals are to assist individuals in the areas of 1) Decision-making, 2) Developing and implementing coping skills, 3) Identifying and using internal and external resources, and 4) Self-Empowerment and Acceptance.
My ideal client would be someone who desperately wants change and is ready to be curious, engaged, and deliberate with their growth. You would be open to creative and alternative approaches, and perhaps you've had many other 'failed' attempts at therapy.
I enjoy complex cases, people trying to navigate difficult relationships, and being able to validate the struggles that you've been through. If you want to learn more about your mind, body, brain, past, and psyche and turn that knowledge into actionable steps toward wellness, we'll be a great fit!
My ideal client would be someone who desperately wants change and is ready to be curious, engaged, and deliberate with their growth. You would be open to creative and alternative approaches, and perhaps you've had many other 'failed' attempts at therapy.
I enjoy complex cases, people trying to navigate difficult relationships, and being able to validate the struggles that you've been through. If you want to learn more about your mind, body, brain, past, and psyche and turn that knowledge into actionable steps toward wellness, we'll be a great fit!
We can all feel stuck and need help getting up and moving forward. I'm a psychologist who can help you work through these times and any existing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I also coach people to help them reach the next level in their career and/or life. I use a holistic approach to help you explore your strengths and things that prevent you from living your best life. I match my approach to fit you. Examples include solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (ACT, DBT, CBT), couple/marriage/family counseling, career and life coaching, emotion focused therapy, and exposure response therapy.
We can all feel stuck and need help getting up and moving forward. I'm a psychologist who can help you work through these times and any existing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I also coach people to help them reach the next level in their career and/or life. I use a holistic approach to help you explore your strengths and things that prevent you from living your best life. I match my approach to fit you. Examples include solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (ACT, DBT, CBT), couple/marriage/family counseling, career and life coaching, emotion focused therapy, and exposure response therapy.
I view the parents/guardians as experts in their child, and feel that together, we form a unified team.
I take a nonjudgmental and empathetic approach to patterns of behavior that may be inhibiting a child, adolescent, or family from living life to their fullest and happiest potential. I utilize various therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
I view the parents/guardians as experts in their child, and feel that together, we form a unified team.
I take a nonjudgmental and empathetic approach to patterns of behavior that may be inhibiting a child, adolescent, or family from living life to their fullest and happiest potential. I utilize various therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
As a therapist for 27 years, I am certified as an LISW-S. In addition, I have a degree in Special Education. I am experienced in providing treatment for a wide range of populations and diagnostic areas. I have developed extensive training in the treatment of childhood disorders, specifically ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Chronic Disease, and Mood Dysregulation. I have experience providing family therapy, marriage counseling, coaching, treatment for individuals in life transitions or coping with grief or loss, and those with adult mental health needs. I have worked in hospitals, schools, and outpatient settings.
As a therapist for 27 years, I am certified as an LISW-S. In addition, I have a degree in Special Education. I am experienced in providing treatment for a wide range of populations and diagnostic areas. I have developed extensive training in the treatment of childhood disorders, specifically ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Chronic Disease, and Mood Dysregulation. I have experience providing family therapy, marriage counseling, coaching, treatment for individuals in life transitions or coping with grief or loss, and those with adult mental health needs. I have worked in hospitals, schools, and outpatient settings.
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.
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.
I provide parent/ caregiver coaching to parents who want to improve the quality of their relationship with their children and learn skills of effective conflict management and limit setting.
I provide evidence-based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety and depression, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to treat chronic emotional dysregulation and self-harming behaviors, dialectical behavior therapy prolonged exposure (DBT PE) to treat PTSD, and I use the Gottman Method in providing couples therapy.
I provide parent/ caregiver coaching to parents who want to improve the quality of their relationship with their children and learn skills of effective conflict management and limit setting.
I provide evidence-based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety and depression, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to treat chronic emotional dysregulation and self-harming behaviors, dialectical behavior therapy prolonged exposure (DBT PE) to treat PTSD, and I use the Gottman Method in providing couples therapy.
Offering CWW services to Greater Cleveland. When you are ready, we are here - This is the guiding statement of CWW's group providers. We are proud to offer Central Ohio's premier behavioral health group's services to women and girls across the state of Ohio. Since 2017, CWW has supported thousands of women, in-office and virtually across the state, reach goals that connect them to feeling empowered and thriving. We support clients experiencing life adjustments, mood or anxiety disruptions, stress, grief/loss, looking to heal from trauma, and many other concerns. CWW's expert women and teen girls' providers are here to support you.
Offering CWW services to Greater Cleveland. When you are ready, we are here - This is the guiding statement of CWW's group providers. We are proud to offer Central Ohio's premier behavioral health group's services to women and girls across the state of Ohio. Since 2017, CWW has supported thousands of women, in-office and virtually across the state, reach goals that connect them to feeling empowered and thriving. We support clients experiencing life adjustments, mood or anxiety disruptions, stress, grief/loss, looking to heal from trauma, and many other concerns. CWW's expert women and teen girls' providers are here to support you.
Do you ever feel like you’ve lost the map to your own life? On the outside, does it appear you’ve got it all together, but on the inside, do you feel like you're coming apart?
Are you exhausted from the emotional labor of your relationships? Do you struggle to maintain close connections? Does it seem like nobody really understands you? Have your coping mechanisms become unhealthy habits? You’ve come to the right place. At Solace Counseling Services, I believe the answers lie within, waiting to be uncovered.
Do you ever feel like you’ve lost the map to your own life? On the outside, does it appear you’ve got it all together, but on the inside, do you feel like you're coming apart?
Are you exhausted from the emotional labor of your relationships? Do you struggle to maintain close connections? Does it seem like nobody really understands you? Have your coping mechanisms become unhealthy habits? You’ve come to the right place. At Solace Counseling Services, I believe the answers lie within, waiting to be uncovered.
My ideal client is someone who may initially feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or out of place—whether they’re a teenager navigating identity, an adult healing from narcissistic abuse, or someone with ADHD trying to make sense of their world. They might not have the exact language for their pain, but they know something isn’t working and want a space to feel heard, seen, and supported without judgment. What they’re often looking for is clarity, confidence, and connection—with themselves and others.
My ideal client is someone who may initially feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or out of place—whether they’re a teenager navigating identity, an adult healing from narcissistic abuse, or someone with ADHD trying to make sense of their world. They might not have the exact language for their pain, but they know something isn’t working and want a space to feel heard, seen, and supported without judgment. What they’re often looking for is clarity, confidence, and connection—with themselves and others.
I also am a foster and adoptive parent and like to work with parents who have fostered and adopted.
I utilize a variety of evidence-based, therapeutic approaches; EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Guided Imagery, and Mindfulness-Based interventions. I am also a Integrative Mental Health Professional who enjoys spirituality. Medical challenges is an area where I have experience, as well.
I also am a foster and adoptive parent and like to work with parents who have fostered and adopted.
I utilize a variety of evidence-based, therapeutic approaches; EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Guided Imagery, and Mindfulness-Based interventions. I am also a Integrative Mental Health Professional who enjoys spirituality. Medical challenges is an area where I have experience, as well.
Are you a professional navigating the pressures of your career and personal life while struggling with anxiety or depression? Are these challenges affecting your relationships or overall well-being? As a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in the professional world—including a long career as a lawyer—I specialize in helping adults find balance and relief. I also work with couples facing communication or relational challenges, providing a supportive space to rebuild trust and connection.
Are you a professional navigating the pressures of your career and personal life while struggling with anxiety or depression? Are these challenges affecting your relationships or overall well-being? As a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in the professional world—including a long career as a lawyer—I specialize in helping adults find balance and relief. I also work with couples facing communication or relational challenges, providing a supportive space to rebuild trust and connection.
I specialize in adoption — for adoptees, adoptive parents, and adopted kids/teens — as well as life transitions and relationship struggles.
I help adult adoptees and adoptive families navigating identity questions, adoption-related trauma, and complex relationship patterns so they can stop performing gratitude, build genuine self-worth, and trust their own stories.
You might be feeling constantly on edge, tired of editing your story to keep others comfortable, or overwhelmed by the pressure to always appear 'fine.' Whether you are dealing with a persistent fear of rejection, hypervigilance, or the silent exhaustion of earning your place, you don't have to navigate it alone.
I specialize in adoption — for adoptees, adoptive parents, and adopted kids/teens — as well as life transitions and relationship struggles.
I help adult adoptees and adoptive families navigating identity questions, adoption-related trauma, and complex relationship patterns so they can stop performing gratitude, build genuine self-worth, and trust their own stories.
You might be feeling constantly on edge, tired of editing your story to keep others comfortable, or overwhelmed by the pressure to always appear 'fine.' Whether you are dealing with a persistent fear of rejection, hypervigilance, or the silent exhaustion of earning your place, you don't have to navigate it alone.
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I specialize in working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, life stressors, women’s issues, parenting concerns and pregnancy/postpartum challenges.
In our first few sessions, you can expect to get to know one another, become comfortable sharing in the therapeutic setting, and work together to establish clear, personalized goals for therapy.
My practice is unique because I integrate humor, warmth, and real-life perspectives into every conversation.
I specialize in working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, life stressors, women’s issues, parenting concerns and pregnancy/postpartum challenges.
In our first few sessions, you can expect to get to know one another, become comfortable sharing in the therapeutic setting, and work together to establish clear, personalized goals for therapy.
My practice is unique because I integrate humor, warmth, and real-life perspectives into every conversation.
I work with women who are struggling with anxiety, grief, relationships, parenting, and life stressors.
In addition to my qualifications as a counselor, I am also a Certified Nutrition Coach. I work with women struggling with weight and emotional eating. My unique combination of training allows for genuine growth for clients struggling with food and weight. My approach is holistic. Health is about mental, physical, spiritual and emotional fitness.
I work with women who are struggling with anxiety, grief, relationships, parenting, and life stressors.
In addition to my qualifications as a counselor, I am also a Certified Nutrition Coach. I work with women struggling with weight and emotional eating. My unique combination of training allows for genuine growth for clients struggling with food and weight. My approach is holistic. Health is about mental, physical, spiritual and emotional fitness.
Life can really get intense and stressful. And it can be confusing as to why and how long.
Our existence is very personal and unique. The key principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (the impact that our feelings, thoughts, and actions have on each other) can be life changing when embraced. CBT teaches us to be better stewards of ourselves and allows us to take charge of feeling better and maintaining our improvements after we've achieved them with our changed perspective and skill set. I’m an approachable professional who can help. My practice offers individual, family, and group interventions.
Life can really get intense and stressful. And it can be confusing as to why and how long.
Our existence is very personal and unique. The key principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (the impact that our feelings, thoughts, and actions have on each other) can be life changing when embraced. CBT teaches us to be better stewards of ourselves and allows us to take charge of feeling better and maintaining our improvements after we've achieved them with our changed perspective and skill set. I’m an approachable professional who can help. My practice offers individual, family, and group interventions.
You’ve spent years carrying the weight of relational trauma — whether it came from domestic violence, sexual assault, or growing up in a narcissistic or emotionally chaotic family. On the outside, you’re strong and capable. But inside, you’re exhausted. You second‑guess yourself, feel disconnected from joy, and often wonder if you’re the problem. Anxiety has become your constant companion, and no matter how hard you try, peace feels out of reach.
You’ve spent years carrying the weight of relational trauma — whether it came from domestic violence, sexual assault, or growing up in a narcissistic or emotionally chaotic family. On the outside, you’re strong and capable. But inside, you’re exhausted. You second‑guess yourself, feel disconnected from joy, and often wonder if you’re the problem. Anxiety has become your constant companion, and no matter how hard you try, peace feels out of reach.
I work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, unmanaged stress, postpartum mental health, and parenting
Have you lost your sense of self? Do you find yourself feeling numb or just "going through the motions" of life? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed with anxiety or stress? Are you someone that can usually keep it all together, but lately you've been finding yourself struggling to keep your head above water? You are not alone, and things can get better. Whether it was the birth of a new child, a recent loss of a relationship, a shift at work, childhood trauma, or some combination of stressors I work with my clients to explore what is going on beneath the surface to discover a path forward, toward purpose, peace and healing.
I work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, unmanaged stress, postpartum mental health, and parenting
Have you lost your sense of self? Do you find yourself feeling numb or just "going through the motions" of life? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed with anxiety or stress? Are you someone that can usually keep it all together, but lately you've been finding yourself struggling to keep your head above water? You are not alone, and things can get better. Whether it was the birth of a new child, a recent loss of a relationship, a shift at work, childhood trauma, or some combination of stressors I work with my clients to explore what is going on beneath the surface to discover a path forward, toward purpose, peace and healing.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.