Therapists in Oberlin, OH

Children, families and adults are very special to me. Children ages 0-10, pre-teens, teens, college students and adults of all ages. Parent/Giuardian involvement, both father and mother, is mandatory when working with children. I have extensive training and experience in trauma treatment, family therapy, ADHD assessment and treatment and anxiety. My areas of specialization include depression; anxiety; trauma issues including rape, incest and childhood/adult emotional, physical and sexual abuse, neglect and poverty; grief and loss; and life adjustment.

Grief, and major illness, are about as hard as life can get, but there is always a path of healing and hope. Struggling with grief, illness, or dying, is not a sign of something wrong with you, but rather a sign of your humanity. Whether it is you or your loved one dealing with illness, or you are grieving the loss of something significant in your life, I will accompany you through that journey to find a sense of meaning and peace in the midst of whatever challenge you are going through. Asking for help can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help.

Ready to enhance your self-care through better food choices, increased movement/fitness, and stress management? Would you like to improve your organizational skills to boost confidence, resilience, and reduce perfectionism or feeling stuck? Are you interested in discovering ways to utilize your strengths to effectively manage moods and foster self-compassionate relationships? With extensive experience, I specialize in supporting and enhancing the well-being of adults, college students, and individuals seeking greater well-being, clarity of purpose, and an overall sense of contentment.

Relationship problems and emotional pain are the two things my clients most often talk about. I believe that strong relationships and emotional wellness are inseparable elements of mental health. I use my diverse background to help foster these two essential qualities.

In our initial meeting, I try to understand whether I can be helpful, and if my skills fit your issues. I generally work towards appreciating the complicated nature of problems and the suffering that results. I may push you to develop some different ways of looking at--and solving-- your problems. As I get older I find that I'm more understanding and less quick to make judgments. I try to be what I value in a therapist--someone who has a good sense of the sorrows, joys and absurdities of life, and who still has a sense of hope.

When you are ready to feel better, we are here. We will examine patterns and past experiences that build upon one another, creating the people we are. We use and understand these experiences, along with your personal values and uniqueness, to create who you wish to become. Edie uses talk, art work, dream work, stress management techniques, and sensory integration work (using senses to increase alertness or to decrease overstimulation). Edie's specialties include reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and self-harm urges; negotiating sexual orientation and gender stresses, cultural diversity clashes, enhancing relationship dynamics and stress management skills.

Greetings! I want you to know that change is possible, that healing is possible, and that a more fulfilling approach to living is within your grasp.

Good therapy has many layers. One is being able to connect well with your therapist, being able to be vulnerable enough to start to explore parts of self that can be uncomfortable, things that bring shame. Good therapy also means that we want to begin to have the conversation about our own mental health even before we have a one-on-one with a therapist. It’s not about knowing the answers to our healing but rather being interested in the questions on what good mental health looks like for us.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I practice cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). My expertise is in the treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adults, including posttraumatic stress disorder. I value the science of clinical psychology, and my treatment recommendations to you will be focused around those approaches that have demonstrated efficacy in research studies for the problems you are experiencing. We will also work together to carefully monitor your progress in treatment and make adjustments to our plan as needed.

I specialize in treatment with life and adjustment transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, sport/performance anxiety, LGBTQ+ population, couple's counseling and trauma. I like to use an empathetic, client-centered approach to support clients toward their own identified goals.

While there is no such thing as an ideal client, I deeply enjoy working with individuals who enjoy exploring the complexities of human existence and how their previous experiences have shaped their present day lives. I enjoy working with those who strive to improve their day to day functioning through self reflection, introspection and commitment to continual personal and emotional growth.

Life is hard and we all encounter many struggles. It is also an opportunity for positive change to occur through careful examination of patterns and experiences that may have affected you. I believe that one of the most important parts of therapy is that the client and clinician are a good “fit”. The best work is able to be produced when this connection is made.

Jeannette is dual-licensed in the State of Ohio as both an independently Licensed Supervising Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed School Counselor. She's been practicing counseling since 2004 with children/adolescents/adults and their families working with a diverse population in a variety of therapeutic settings including: an outpatient community mental health organization, multiple school districts within Lorain County, and now in private practice.

Therapy can help us move away from patterns of negative thinking that make it hard to connect with ourselves and those around us. It shows us how to reframe our stories and connect with our world in new ways. I am passionate about providing holistic, client-centered care for young people and adults- helping them to build internal and external support. Clients appreciate my warmth, unconditional curiosity, and ability to hold a generous space as they navigate big emotions.