Female Therapists in Solon, OH

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Melissa Goldsmith PhD, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Solon, OH 44139
Have you had difficulty recovering from a life-threatening or violating event(s)? Has it gotten in the way of the life you want to live? Have you repeatedly thought about what you did or didn’t do in the event(s) - those shoulda, coulda, wouldas? Have you been avoiding thoughts, emotions, or reminders of the event(s)? If you’ve had issues like these, you may be dealing with symptoms of PTSD. Recovery is possible. You can learn specific skills to get unstuck from PTSD symptoms and get back to the life you want to live.
Have you had difficulty recovering from a life-threatening or violating event(s)? Has it gotten in the way of the life you want to live? Have you repeatedly thought about what you did or didn’t do in the event(s) - those shoulda, coulda, wouldas? Have you been avoiding thoughts, emotions, or reminders of the event(s)? If you’ve had issues like these, you may be dealing with symptoms of PTSD. Recovery is possible. You can learn specific skills to get unstuck from PTSD symptoms and get back to the life you want to live.
(440) 306-3467 View (440) 306-3467
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Caren Nowak, LISW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISWS
Verified Verified
Solon, OH 44139
I love my work, primarily because of the admiration and respect I have for my clients. It takes a lot of courage to begin therapy and attempt to look at oneself more honestly. I have beautiful, serene offices that are conducive to feeling comfortable. I provide a very positive and caring approach in my work with clients. I believe that focusing on one's strengths is important since most of us struggle with negative feelings about ourselves.
I love my work, primarily because of the admiration and respect I have for my clients. It takes a lot of courage to begin therapy and attempt to look at oneself more honestly. I have beautiful, serene offices that are conducive to feeling comfortable. I provide a very positive and caring approach in my work with clients. I believe that focusing on one's strengths is important since most of us struggle with negative feelings about ourselves.
(330) 866-0905 View (330) 866-0905
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Parries Clinical Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Solon, OH 44139
A persons past trauma history can change how a person experiences life after a trauma. Trauma can lead to addiction, anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, and a host of other problems in ones life.
A persons past trauma history can change how a person experiences life after a trauma. Trauma can lead to addiction, anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, and a host of other problems in ones life.
(440) 557-3882 View (440) 557-3882
Photo of Hina Ansari - Hina Ansari - Owner- The Healing Light Therapy LLC, LPCC, Licensed, Professional, Clinical, Counselor, Counselor
Hina Ansari - Owner- The Healing Light Therapy LLC
Counselor, LPCC, Licensed, Professional, Clinical, Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Solon, OH 44139
Hi, My name is Hina Ansari. I am an licensed Professional counselor and EMDR Certified therapist. I help my clients with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety, trauma, depression and relational difficulties. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and IFS with EMDR therapy. My focus is Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression.
Hi, My name is Hina Ansari. I am an licensed Professional counselor and EMDR Certified therapist. I help my clients with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety, trauma, depression and relational difficulties. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and IFS with EMDR therapy. My focus is Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression.
(216) 523-4278 View (216) 523-4278
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Natasha M Nichols
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Solon, OH 44139  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to start working on addressing those thoughts and behaviors that have been a part of your life that are no longer serving you? If so, you may be ready for working with me. My practice is called New Waters Wellness. I work with youth from age 12, and adults. I support others in addressing life stress, loneliness, anxiety, and organizational concerns. I assist my clients with identifying triggers and discovering new ways to address concerns to break patterns of behaviors that have not been beneficial.
Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to start working on addressing those thoughts and behaviors that have been a part of your life that are no longer serving you? If so, you may be ready for working with me. My practice is called New Waters Wellness. I work with youth from age 12, and adults. I support others in addressing life stress, loneliness, anxiety, and organizational concerns. I assist my clients with identifying triggers and discovering new ways to address concerns to break patterns of behaviors that have not been beneficial.
(440) 588-8489 View (440) 588-8489
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Maria T Pastva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CDCA
Verified Verified
Solon, OH 44139
I believe that everyone has the ability to change and grow, each in their own way. My purpose is to walk beside you on your path to peace and joy, through a combination of evidence-based therapeutic interventions and a spiritual foundation. My specialties include trauma, working with children, addiction, family members affected by addiction, mood disorders (depression/anxiety), and para-suicidal and self-injurious behaviors. "The most beautiful people I've known are those who have known defeat, have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and found their way out of the depths" Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
I believe that everyone has the ability to change and grow, each in their own way. My purpose is to walk beside you on your path to peace and joy, through a combination of evidence-based therapeutic interventions and a spiritual foundation. My specialties include trauma, working with children, addiction, family members affected by addiction, mood disorders (depression/anxiety), and para-suicidal and self-injurious behaviors. "The most beautiful people I've known are those who have known defeat, have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and found their way out of the depths" Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
(440) 750-1441 View (440) 750-1441
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Susan Elliott Blashka
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Solon, OH 44139
I believe that every individual, couple, and family has a story that they can change by gaining insight into their situation and making different choices. I partner with my clients to help them explore the options and tools available to them. Having spent years in the corporate and nonprofit arenas before embarking on my second career as a counselor, I bring real-world knowledge to my sessions. I am genuine with my clients, and sessions with me are just as likely to include laughter as they are tears. I treat each client with respect while asking tough questions that lead to productive conversations.
I believe that every individual, couple, and family has a story that they can change by gaining insight into their situation and making different choices. I partner with my clients to help them explore the options and tools available to them. Having spent years in the corporate and nonprofit arenas before embarking on my second career as a counselor, I bring real-world knowledge to my sessions. I am genuine with my clients, and sessions with me are just as likely to include laughter as they are tears. I treat each client with respect while asking tough questions that lead to productive conversations.
(440) 999-0696 View (440) 999-0696
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Ally Reiter
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Solon, OH 44139
My passion is to see individuals and couples find a means to repair, heal, and improve their mental health and relationships. My professional experience has focused on couples therapy, anxiety/stress management, healthy relationships/boundaries, life transitions, personal growth, and trauma recovery. I strive to offer a supportive and safe atmosphere for clients to explore barriers and work towards healing and growth.
My passion is to see individuals and couples find a means to repair, heal, and improve their mental health and relationships. My professional experience has focused on couples therapy, anxiety/stress management, healthy relationships/boundaries, life transitions, personal growth, and trauma recovery. I strive to offer a supportive and safe atmosphere for clients to explore barriers and work towards healing and growth.
(440) 732-4545 View (440) 732-4545
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Jennifer Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Solon, OH 44139
It is possible to change! Unfortunately life is full of stress and wounding experiences. Sometimes these experiences are extreme one time life changing events or losses but often they're chronic insidious challenging experiences of everyday life. Abuse, loss, toxic relationships, life transitions to name a few can result in hopelessness, addiction, despair and unexplained fear and anxiety. It can impair your relationships, your work, overall sense of well being and beliefs. The good news is that there is a lot of new information about how the brain is affected by these experiences and ways to change it.
It is possible to change! Unfortunately life is full of stress and wounding experiences. Sometimes these experiences are extreme one time life changing events or losses but often they're chronic insidious challenging experiences of everyday life. Abuse, loss, toxic relationships, life transitions to name a few can result in hopelessness, addiction, despair and unexplained fear and anxiety. It can impair your relationships, your work, overall sense of well being and beliefs. The good news is that there is a lot of new information about how the brain is affected by these experiences and ways to change it.
(216) 502-3325 View (216) 502-3325
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Sharon Hermanowski
Counselor, LPCC-S, MS , RDN
Verified Verified
Solon, OH 44139
Everybody has times in their lives when they need help. These times can include periods of loss, transition, and when experiencing overwhelming emotions, or anxiety. I work from the approach of helping people identify and utilize their supports, inner strengths, and resilience to work through these issues. I believe that everyone has a natural capacity to heal and can do so in a supportive and caring therapeutic environment.
Everybody has times in their lives when they need help. These times can include periods of loss, transition, and when experiencing overwhelming emotions, or anxiety. I work from the approach of helping people identify and utilize their supports, inner strengths, and resilience to work through these issues. I believe that everyone has a natural capacity to heal and can do so in a supportive and caring therapeutic environment.
(216) 930-1925 View (216) 930-1925
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Pamela L Gleisser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSSA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Solon, OH 44139
I am not able to accept new clients at this time. I feel honored working with individuals who are uncomfortable in their lives and need a safe place to talk. Some have anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorders or cancer. Some have to learn how to cope with shifts in their mental or physical health which bring challenges in their relationships and their abilities to enjoy their lives. Others are being confronted with bereavement, and grief or changes that are difficult for them to cope with alone. My approach is based on 20+ years of experience working in mental health and also in the hospital outpatient clinic.
I am not able to accept new clients at this time. I feel honored working with individuals who are uncomfortable in their lives and need a safe place to talk. Some have anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorders or cancer. Some have to learn how to cope with shifts in their mental or physical health which bring challenges in their relationships and their abilities to enjoy their lives. Others are being confronted with bereavement, and grief or changes that are difficult for them to cope with alone. My approach is based on 20+ years of experience working in mental health and also in the hospital outpatient clinic.
(216) 503-8786 View (216) 503-8786
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Tanya D Wright
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Solon, OH 44139
I believe that we are meant to experience life in a way that is personally and relationally fulfilling and that many of us need help with this along the way. If you are having problems in your marriage or other relationships, struggling with anxiety, depression, job dissatisfaction, low self-worth, spiritual concerns, or just having a hard time enjoying life, you do not need to search any further for relief. I am equipped to help you identify the root of your problem, teach you the skills needed to change, and walk with you as you begin to experience more fulfillment in your life.
I believe that we are meant to experience life in a way that is personally and relationally fulfilling and that many of us need help with this along the way. If you are having problems in your marriage or other relationships, struggling with anxiety, depression, job dissatisfaction, low self-worth, spiritual concerns, or just having a hard time enjoying life, you do not need to search any further for relief. I am equipped to help you identify the root of your problem, teach you the skills needed to change, and walk with you as you begin to experience more fulfillment in your life.
(440) 709-8075 View (440) 709-8075
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Linda K Mcgraw
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Solon, OH 44139
For the past 30 years, as a clinical psychologist, I have assisted clients in coping with a wide range of life stressors and emotional struggles including depression, anxiety, grief, psychological trauma, abuse and neglect, work-related stress and family/marital/relationship difficulties. My professional goal is to facilitate clients' happiness, peace and fulfillment in life by using evidence-based treatment strategies that provide clients coping tools for everyday life. I never lose sight of what a great honor and privilege it is to have clients share their thoughts and feelings, hopes and dreams, and personal struggles with me.
For the past 30 years, as a clinical psychologist, I have assisted clients in coping with a wide range of life stressors and emotional struggles including depression, anxiety, grief, psychological trauma, abuse and neglect, work-related stress and family/marital/relationship difficulties. My professional goal is to facilitate clients' happiness, peace and fulfillment in life by using evidence-based treatment strategies that provide clients coping tools for everyday life. I never lose sight of what a great honor and privilege it is to have clients share their thoughts and feelings, hopes and dreams, and personal struggles with me.
(440) 349-3038 View (440) 349-3038
Elizabeth Bach-Van Valkenburgh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Solon, OH 44139
My practice specializes in working with adults who are moving through transition; who need support and information to assist them in doing so in a successful, satisfying manner. My clinical focus is on trauma, relationships/couples, the change process across the life span, and divorce.
My practice specializes in working with adults who are moving through transition; who need support and information to assist them in doing so in a successful, satisfying manner. My clinical focus is on trauma, relationships/couples, the change process across the life span, and divorce.
(440) 565-2459 View (440) 565-2459
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Claire Whiteman
Counselor, LPCC-S, ATR
Verified Verified
Solon, OH 44139
Each of us holds a unique place in this world, even when we are struggling through our darkest moments. I aim to provide a nonjudgmental environment that allows you to feel safe, encourages personal growth, embraces your strengths, increases self-compassion, and promotes healing. Asking for help takes courage! My goal is to assist you in finding ways to be more equipped to handle your life stressors, whatever those are.
Each of us holds a unique place in this world, even when we are struggling through our darkest moments. I aim to provide a nonjudgmental environment that allows you to feel safe, encourages personal growth, embraces your strengths, increases self-compassion, and promotes healing. Asking for help takes courage! My goal is to assist you in finding ways to be more equipped to handle your life stressors, whatever those are.
(216) 508-7129 View (216) 508-7129
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Amy Kalk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Solon, OH 44139  (Online Only)
I believe that every person has the ability to be the best version of themselves and I look forward to being able to help people achieve that. Every person is unique and I will meet you where you are so that we can develop a relationship based on trust, respect, and support. As an impartial listener, I look forward to joining you on your path to understanding yourself and what you want out of life.
I believe that every person has the ability to be the best version of themselves and I look forward to being able to help people achieve that. Every person is unique and I will meet you where you are so that we can develop a relationship based on trust, respect, and support. As an impartial listener, I look forward to joining you on your path to understanding yourself and what you want out of life.
(440) 760-0177 View (440) 760-0177
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Ellen Hartson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Solon, OH 44139
I am a relationship expert with over 30 years of experience helping individuals & couples achieve greater levels of happiness and intimacy in their relationships. Your life history affects the way you love and I will teach you how to 'rewrite' your story using powerful thought changing techniques that actually 'rewire' your brain. You will learn how to develop healthy boundaries by staying in YOUR BUSINESS and stop fixing your partner. You will learn how to eliminate destructive patterns in relationships The result will be an amazing relationship with yourself first and with your partner!
I am a relationship expert with over 30 years of experience helping individuals & couples achieve greater levels of happiness and intimacy in their relationships. Your life history affects the way you love and I will teach you how to 'rewrite' your story using powerful thought changing techniques that actually 'rewire' your brain. You will learn how to develop healthy boundaries by staying in YOUR BUSINESS and stop fixing your partner. You will learn how to eliminate destructive patterns in relationships The result will be an amazing relationship with yourself first and with your partner!
(440) 374-8136 View (440) 374-8136
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Nichole M Cobb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, OCPC
Verified Verified
Solon, OH 44139  (Online Only)
You’ve finally made it to the right place! The place where you can find support, understanding and guidance. The place where you will be heard. Welcome! I am experienced in working with individuals young and old, providing help through issues that may seem too hard to face alone.
You’ve finally made it to the right place! The place where you can find support, understanding and guidance. The place where you will be heard. Welcome! I am experienced in working with individuals young and old, providing help through issues that may seem too hard to face alone.
(440) 345-8751 View (440) 345-8751
Photo of Allison Bruce - Allison Bruce--EMDR therapist , MEd, LPCC-S, Counselor
Allison Bruce--EMDR therapist
Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Solon, OH 44139
Allison E Bruce, LPCC-S is trauma informed, Clinical Counselor, who provides counseling services to individuals, couples and groups/organizations. Allison is an EMDR trained therapist and educator who focuses on creating a safe space to empower clients to embrace their strengths, embody personal growth, and promote healing. Allison offers intensive therapy retreats for clients who are seeking rapid relief and change faster than can be achieved in weekly therapy. Learn more at www.allisonebruce.com.
Allison E Bruce, LPCC-S is trauma informed, Clinical Counselor, who provides counseling services to individuals, couples and groups/organizations. Allison is an EMDR trained therapist and educator who focuses on creating a safe space to empower clients to embrace their strengths, embody personal growth, and promote healing. Allison offers intensive therapy retreats for clients who are seeking rapid relief and change faster than can be achieved in weekly therapy. Learn more at www.allisonebruce.com.
(330) 357-4050 View (330) 357-4050
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Jacquelyn Bell
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Solon, OH 44139  (Online Only)
I'm here as an unbiased listener. We work together to understand your needs; building a trusting relationship. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship hurdles, trauma, or adjustment-related concerns. Our work will vary based on the individual; there is no one size fits all. I utilize a holistic approach as mind, body, and spirit are the foundation of who we are. I believe what we eat and how we move has an impact on our thoughts and behaviors; taking care of our bodies can make a difference on how the mind works.
I'm here as an unbiased listener. We work together to understand your needs; building a trusting relationship. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship hurdles, trauma, or adjustment-related concerns. Our work will vary based on the individual; there is no one size fits all. I utilize a holistic approach as mind, body, and spirit are the foundation of who we are. I believe what we eat and how we move has an impact on our thoughts and behaviors; taking care of our bodies can make a difference on how the mind works.
(440) 485-3834 View (440) 485-3834
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.