Cenpatico Therapists in Mentor, OH

You deserve access to the resources and tools that will help you to work towards your therapeutic goals. Life is full of internal and external stressors and I want to help you learn how to better cope with them. I am interested in working with clients who want to make changes and better understand themselves. I see clients individually or as a family, and clients of all ages. Whether you are looking for support regarding anxiety, stress, depression, or life transitions, I would like to hear from you. I want to build an alliance with my clients that will allow us to discover what works best for them and their lifestyles.

What if all of those negative thoughts just didn’t bother you anymore? What if you could find a healthy way to not only process them, but let them go? Does it ever feel like you have a dark cloud hanging over yourself. Constant negative thoughts running through your mind. Maybe memories of trauma or negative experiences that creep up constantly. They may have happened years ago, but to you, it feels like yesterday. Life can be difficult enough without also having to fight negative thoughts and feelings in your own mind. It’s exhausting. And worst of all, it can stop you for accomplishing your goals and living your best life.

Now accepting new clients! No longer a waitlist. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a pastoral background, I firmly believe that solid, Biblical counsel, along with other counseling modalities tailored to individual needs can lead to a place of "serenity" and well-being. So many factors in everyday life can take their toll on us. Thus, I believe that it is important to find someone you feel you can trust to compassionately listen to your story and help give counsel that is solid and reliable and will lead you to a positive and enriching outcome. I hope to join you on your journey towards well-being.

At Serenity Counseling, our hope is to provide quality care for your psychological and emotional well-being. Our priorities include having a relaxed and calm environment, caring non-judgmental therapists, and meeting the client where they are at and alter our approach based on their needs. We have therapists who specialize in a variety of concerns. We see clients of all ages. Couples and marital counseling, young adults, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and trauma are all some common concerns our therapists work with.

Now accepting new clients! No longer a wait list. I believe therapy should be tailored to each client because everyone has different needs. It's exciting to get to know each client and how I can be of help to them. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and have a special interest in women's issues, young adults and couples. I have experience treating a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, postpartum depression, and relationship issues. I am committed to upholding the highest ethical and legal standards, as well as participating in professional development to keep up-to-date with the best practices in the field of mental health counseling.

Every individual faces unique challenges and needs to work on themselves at their own pace, and I am here to support you along your own distinct journey towards acceptance. My aim is to help you better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, what they mean, and how they relate to your present day struggles and challenges. I like humor and encourage it in session; I believe positive humor serves as a valuable release of stress. I am passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms, self-esteem difficulties, and relationship difficulties.

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.

One of the hardest things in life is reaching out for help. I commend you for taking the step to find someone to provide that help. Are you looking to learn healthy coping skills? Are you in need of a safe space to process thoughts and feelings? I want to assist you in creating a thriving life. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques depending on what's right for you as l assist you in reaching whole person wellness. At this time, I am providing teletherapy services so you can access services from the comfort of your home.

My specialties are working with individuals, families, couples, and groups in the areas of mental health and addiction (alcohol & drug, sexual, gambling, internet, etc.,) trauma, abuse, PTSD, legal issues, depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, domestic violence and behavioral management. Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Provider.

After 20+ years as a practicing clinical social worker, primarily in the field of addictions, I have assisted many to gain insight into their lives and beliefs, allowing them to make changes for a more meaningful life. While much of my practice was in the field of addictions, it allowed me to gain experience with clients working on a variety of other concerns such as: relationship issues, abuse/trauma, depression, anxiety and grief, to name a few.

As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) I feel it's important to empower clients by giving them the tools to meet their personal goals. Throughout life we go through life experiences where we may feel powerless or not in control, but we do have control over how we cope or react to life circumstances. By offering a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental place to guide clients through their healing process I hope to inspire confidence and the innate resiliency that I believe is in each of us.

Has there ever been a time where you felt alone or that something wasn't working? Maybe you have tried to cope with these feelings or maybe you do not know where to start. I believe that these thoughts and feelings can be changed once we change the mindset. No matter what stage of life a client is in, my goal is for each client to feel accepted and supported. I desire for each client to recognize their strengths and utilize them to help grow through these difficult times. I can help to resolve conflicts, recognize strengths, increase confidence and communication skills.