Therapists in Mentor, OH

It can be exhausting to cope with self-criticism and the feeling of never being good enough. Whether you're used to criticizing your body, your academic/work performance, or your social relationships, it can be tough to imagine a world in which you are kind to yourself. Through therapy, we can work together to address your inner critic and find new ways to cope with the stress of everyday life.

While people come to therapy for different reasons, almost all are in pain. When people are willing to cultivate a better understanding of themselves, it’s easier for them to achieve their goals in therapy and reduce that pain. I’ve been offering counseling since 1997 and have found over the years that people can obtain more peace in their lives and that peace comes from a greater awareness and understanding of themselves. My role in therapy is to guide you through the process and maintain unconditional positive regard for you while we work together.

Katie Petrochic is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), who is supervised by Michael Pollak, PCC-S, LICDC. She provides individual and group therapy to adolescents and young adults. Katie has training and experience working with suicidal ideations, self-harming behaviors, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, mood disorders, eating disorders, body image and self-esteem issues. Katie’s clinical orientation is from a dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach, helping clients understand how feelings, thoughts, and behaviors are intertwined.

When people reach out for help in dealing with life stressors, I respond in a timely, compassionate, respectful manner and seek to form a therapeutic relationship built on acceptance and trust. I help patients to find new ways to use their existing strengths in areas they find stressful and difficult. I seek out and harness their motivation to change and to enhance coping skills to effectively manage ongoing difficulties and to construct a life worth living. Therapy is a partnership that assists in functioning effectively in the present.

Do you ever feel stuck in some way? Or like the same difficult things seem to repeatedly crop up? Although there is no “how to” book for life (wouldn't that be nice!), I believe there are strengths inside all of us that we can rely on to navigate difficult feelings, events, and relationships. I am here to help you uncover your strengths, get “unstuck,” and find more balance in your life.

I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership where we can work together to problem solve, explore emotions, process experiences, and create the internal & external changes necessary to help you reach your goals. My hope is that you would find therapy to be a safe and enriching space for you to unselfishly focus on becoming the best possible version of yourself. It is a beautiful and empowering experience when we are able to accept ourselves fully as we are, while also changing in the ways that are needed.

I help adolescents (15+), young adults, and adults work through trauma, anxiety, and depression to build healthier relationships. I will help guide you towards actions and decision-making that align with whom you aspire to be while bolstering your skills and resiliency.

Let's making lasting change together. You are here looking for a therapist for a reason, and I want to help you navigate whatever that reason may be. I can help you work through something that may be keeping you "stuck" including trauma experiences and negative emotions and moods. The key component to achieving any therapy goal is viewing a client holistically through a person-centered approach, which basically means that you are the center of the work! You are the expert in you, and we will use all you skills you have developed along with your life successes to help us as we create a unique treatment plan to address your goals.

Amanda enjoys working with all ages but particularly likes working with 10 year olds up to young adulthood. She avoids suggesting medication as a solution, until all other options and choices have been explored with clients.

I believe that therapy can benefit everyone. Whether you want to overcome your past, learn coping skills for the present, or set goals for the future, I want to be there to help you on your journey! I believe in working collaboratively with the client to address relevant issues, and determine goals to help you become the best version of yourself you can be! I enjoy getting to know each client as an individual, and tailor therapy to match different personalities and styles of people. I believe in creating a validating and judgement-free space where client's feel safe and comfortable exploring their mental health needs.

Sometimes it feels like life is just too hard, or you aren't getting the most from it. Maybe you've been trying to change, but don't know how. That's where I come in! I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to tell your story, learn about yourself, and build upon strengths you already possess. Dealing with stress and sadness can get easier. I treat individuals and couples ages 16 and up using many treatment modalities. Overall, I use a person-centered or holistic style to develop a plan which best suits each of my clients.

I am very comfortable working with individuals dealing with family of origin issues, childhood emotional neglect, trauma, depression, anxiety or going through a career change. I also work well with individuals who consider themselves highly sensitive. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Theory, Mindfulness and Rogerian/Humanistic theory. I am also trained in EMDR. Currently I serve as an outpatient counselor in a primary care clinic to adults struggling with substance abuse, domestic violence, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety and depression.

It is okay if you are struggling. We are all different and deal with problems in our own way. As your therapist, I will walk alongside you in whatever journey without judgment or making you feel inadequate. We will work together to choose goals and use your strengths in order to address challenges that will lead to growth and a better life.

I am a masters level clinical professional counselor and a registered art therapist. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group settings. My current focus is on children and adolescents who may be dealing with adjusting to life changes. I use a strength-based approach in helping individuals utilize their strengths to manage obstacles in their life. I am currently taking new clients and is available for appointments immediately.

Often in life, we find ourselves stuck at a crossroad or caught between extremes. I am here to help and support you through finding a middle path within your journey as we navigate your experiences and emotions together. My goal is to respect your boundaries while providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment to support you in achieving your goals towards building a satisfying life so it is being lived to its fullest rather than endured. Additionally, I seek to help you in identifying coping skills, as well as enhancing your own inherent strengths to navigate that middle path together collaboratively.

I aim to provide a safe, healing, therapeutic space for all clients. I believe in self-care and developing skills or strategies to help individuals tackle any stressor they may be facing. I have experience working with children and adolescents as well as adults. My time as a clinician has allowed me to develop a passion for providing trauma informed services to clients through extensive training on sexual assault and intimate partner violence. I work from a therapeutic style that assists me in meeting the individual needs of clients I encounter. I also enjoy practicing EMDR therapy.

Reaching out for help can be an overwhelming process that requires you to be courageous and vulnerable. When you are feeling sad, disconnected, hopeless, and uncomfortable in your own skin, the obstacles you face may seem hard to overcome. You have now taken the first step towards wellness and it is no longer out of your reach. I am glad you are here, especially if you may be feeling stressed and trapped in a world that just does not understand.