Couples Counseling Therapists in Lakewood, OH
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Abigail Schneider
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
When human beings experience life’s ups and downs, moving forward, cultivating gratitude, or finding a positive outlook can be daunting. One thing we often experience is loneliness, but we do not have to truly be alone. I believe that the therapeutic
relationship
can tap into the parts of our lives that we have neglected and through talk therapy, we can gain self-awareness, increase sense of self-efficacy, develop self-care, and improve resiliency for overall well-being. My areas of interest include working with life adjustment & transitions, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma.

Mary Kay Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
I recognize how challenging it can be to step into the process of healing and change and I work to meet you wherever you may be emotionally, mentally, and physically. I strive to make the therapy process feel safe and approachable. I use compassion, humor, empowerment, and curiosity to create a supportive environment and to work collaboratively with you. We will work together in navigating barriers and challenges and mapping out the next steps that are best for you in your journey. I have a calm and relatable style and prioritize developing an authentic and trusting therapeutic
relationship
with you.
Not accepting new clients

Rachel N Waggoner
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPCC-S
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Ebb & Flow Counseling has found a home in the Greater Cleveland area! I have worked in many different settings and always felt like something was missing. Therefore I created this studio to help on a holistic level. My goal is to constantly evolve with the practice and learn relevant techniques. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and trauma as well as other symptoms. My clients range from young adults, adults, teenagers, and
couples
that are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life changes or transitions.

Live Well Counseling
MEd, LPCC-S, NCC
Verified
Verified
We offer both individual and
couples counseling
, varying by practitioner.
Currently accepting new clients! Problems are here to stay for the long-haul. Stress can be reduced. We are a group of counselors who provide a space for self-reflection. We help you do the inner work, to learn what you aren’t necessarily aware of, to bring forward a deeper layer of yourself, and to understand why we are the way we are. Once we can understand that we do have a choice in all the chaos, we can start to heal.

Samantha Chadwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Empathy is the key component of the therapeutic
relationship
.
Change what you can, manage what you can't (Raymond McCauley). Samantha is a compassionate helper who has worked with many different diagnoses throughout her three years of experience in mental health. She passionately believes that every person is unique and requires a unique approach. Specializing in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, and Borderline Personality Disorder, Samantha provides eclectic treatment, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies. Samantha is a connector, focusing on helping as many people as she can while reducing mental health stigma and driving for change.

Carla J Gilenko
Counselor, PCC-S
Verified
Verified
Empathy and non-judgmental acceptance enable me to provide a safe, supportive and trusting environment for my clients and to quickly build the rapport necessary for a beneficial counseling
relationship
.
I believe in the inherent wisdom that lies within each of us. Sometimes sadness, pain, anger, anxiety and discomfort can block us from that wisdom and we find ourselves stuck in our lives. My goal in helping my clients is to provide a safe environment within which we can work together to remove the blocks to joy, love, peace and happiness, furthering personal growth and healing. I truly believe that the answers we need lie within each of us. Part of my job is to help you sift through the layers to find the answer that is right for you.

Veronda Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The best way out is always through (Robert Frost). Veronda is a genuine, sincere advocate for her clients. She is passionate about helping others become the best version of themselves. With so many in the world suffering from some form of mental illness, she believes it is dire that we do what we can to provide safe, non-judgmental places where individuals can find the help they need. It is important to her to be that safe, empathetic healer that people can turn to and trust. Specializing in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depression, Veronda pursues peace alongside her clients within the counseling
relationship
.

Gina Maiolo
Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Whether you are struggling with
relationship
difficulties, life transitions, issues at work, or feeling overrun by your own thoughts, you do not have to face your struggles alone. I use humor and a holistic, strengths-based approach to foster a warm, safe, and trusting environment with my clients.

L Claire Campbell
Counselor, ATR, LPCC-S
Verified
Verified
My role as therapist is one who guides and supports my client achieving goals created through the supportive, authentic, therapeutic
relationship
.
Are you exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious or grieving? Going through a big life transition? I will meet you where you are in life in a safe, affirming space to explore your personal growth and potential. I can help you make sense of things through traditional talk therapy coupled with somatic processing, mindfulness practice, relaxation techniques, guided imagery, movement and art therapy. I view each client as unique and having a powerful story to share. I will work with you to identify your inherent strengths, growing edges and support developing what changes will foster ongoing hope and positivity.

Mitchell L Wax
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have been working for a number of years as a
couples
therapist dealing with marriage, divorce, and other
relationship
issues.
I am an established psychologist, working in the Lakewood area with individuals,
couples
, and families for a number of years. I am interested in how we experience and grow from life events, such as marriage, divorce, death of a loved one, moving, and/or pursuing a new career. In the past, I have been Director of Mental Health for the City of Cleveland's McCafferty Health Center.
Waitlist for new clients

Olivia Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, AT
Verified
Verified
Olivia Jones is a licensed professional counselor and art therapist at Grow Well Cleveland, online anywhere and in-person in Lakewood. She has worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health, in-patient and out-patient treatment, and has worked with folks experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety,
relationship
challenges, and personality disorders. Olivia is enthusiastic and passionate about helping others find unique and creative solutions to problems, and has a special interest in utilizing art and craft as a way of both coping with and processing challenges and traumas.
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Kira Hayes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize and have experience in working with gender, sexual/affectional and
relationship
structure (CNM/BDSM+) minorities at any stage of the journey .
The Affirming Pathways Team is Accepting New Clients! I am Native and a queer identifying therapist and owner of Affirming Pathways. I understand personally and professionally, how important knowledgeable and affirming care is for all. That is why an essential part of my practice is creating a space where you feel welcome, seen, and respected. My goal is to work alongside you in a meaningful therapeutic
relationship
where you'll feel safe to fully explore areas of difficulty, pain, connection, and growth. My style of therapy is collaborative, engaged, and always utilizing meaningful evidence-based practices.

Lauren Skillicorn
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, EMDR Tr
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed professional counselor and art therapist at Grow Well Cleveland. I have experience working with individuals experiencing a variety of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, life adjustments/transitions, effects from trauma, ADHD, chronic pain, and
relationship
challenges. I utilize an eclectic and person-centered approach to treatment which may include art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR.

Megan Berg Donnelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions,
relationship
difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma and grief.
Life brings challenges and hardships often leaving us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. You do not have to be alone in your struggles, and I am committed to working together to help you reach your goals. I will provide a safe, empathetic , judgement-free space helping you to identify barriers and emotions that are holding you back, facilitating growth and self-awareness along the way.

Shelby Bitter
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I believe that we all have the ability to achieve and sustain personal growth and wellness. I enjoy working alongside my clients to empower and instill positive change. I have experience with adolescents and adults using an individualized approach to fit each client’s needs to achieve their goals. Throughout my career, I have helped clients work through a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, emotionally immature parents and dysfunctional family patterns, sport performance, trauma, increasing self-awareness and
relationship
issues. My hope is to provide a judgement-free zone for each client to gain clarity and peace.

Michael Crowdes
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
Now Accepting New Clients - I am passionate about helping people break through difficulties that have been holding them back from feeling happy and hopeful. I work with people who are dealing with significant life changes, both personal and professional,
relationship
issues, and people who are searching for better insight into themselves, or a greater sense of purpose. One of my specialties is working with clients suffering from grief or loss.

Jessica Michelle Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If you are ready to start looking at your thoughts and emotions in a way that helps you live a more conscious and values based life, then talk therapy might be a good place to start. However, my practice is more than just talk therapy. Here you will start to understand your subconscious thoughts through past and current experiences, work to defuse yourself from unhealthy thought patterns that might be keeping you in the same thought loop cycle, and start to build a better
relationship
with yourself. My goal is for you to be able to fully experience your thoughts and emotions and stay grounded in the present moment at any given time.

Sara W Floreth
Counselor, MA, PCCS
Verified
Verified
I am a level 3 Gottman Trained Therapist and enjoy working with premarital, marital and
couples counseling
. I also enjoy working with people experiencing: transition to adulthood and personal/spiritual growth. I have experience living abroad and enjoy working with others different from myself.

Theo Eiben
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with young adults grappling with anxiety,
relationship
issues, and meaning-making.
As a licensed professional counselor, I believe clients hold answers within yet often feel they have lost touch with themselves. I strive to provide a safe and validating space for clients which allows them to discover intuitive answers to incorporate into a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Not accepting new clients

Kendra Mathys
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You might feel overwhelmed by demands and difficult emotions. Perhaps you frequently worry or have little motivation to participate fully in life. Maybe you struggle with body image and maintaining a healthy
relationship
with food. It takes strength and courage to ask for help and sometimes the hardest thing is taking the first step in seeking support. Therapy can help you overcome these difficulties by working through painful emotions and experiences, developing coping skills, and building a fulfilling and meaningful life.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.