Female Therapists in Westlake, OH
Are you ready to walk a different path in life? Find more meaning in what you are currently doing? Are you looking to make small changes in your life but are unsure where to even start? Then you sound ready to take the next step. Therapy can assist with having a platform to help you find answers, explore personal goals, and have the ability to gain or sharpen coping strategies to help manage life’s challenges. I offer a safe nonjudgmental space where we will collaboratively explore your current goals, barriers to change, and underlying feelings and thoughts that might be difficult to explore on your own.
Are you ready to walk a different path in life? Find more meaning in what you are currently doing? Are you looking to make small changes in your life but are unsure where to even start? Then you sound ready to take the next step. Therapy can assist with having a platform to help you find answers, explore personal goals, and have the ability to gain or sharpen coping strategies to help manage life’s challenges. I offer a safe nonjudgmental space where we will collaboratively explore your current goals, barriers to change, and underlying feelings and thoughts that might be difficult to explore on your own.
I believe that counseling is an opportunity to connect with people in a safe and non-judgmental space. Many people struggle with anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship issues, grief and loss and want to improve mental health towards psych stability. It is an honor for me to be with you on this journey through life. Along that journey I am excited to teach you coping skills as I learn about the battles you face. We are in this together.
I believe that counseling is an opportunity to connect with people in a safe and non-judgmental space. Many people struggle with anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship issues, grief and loss and want to improve mental health towards psych stability. It is an honor for me to be with you on this journey through life. Along that journey I am excited to teach you coping skills as I learn about the battles you face. We are in this together.
Do you often feel stuck or that your emotions are too difficult to understand? Together, we will create strategies which allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and build a life worth living. As your therapist, I will provide a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe environment allowing you to work through the challenges you face. I believe you are your own expert and I am here to help guide you on a journey toward improving your quality of life.
Do you often feel stuck or that your emotions are too difficult to understand? Together, we will create strategies which allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and build a life worth living. As your therapist, I will provide a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe environment allowing you to work through the challenges you face. I believe you are your own expert and I am here to help guide you on a journey toward improving your quality of life.
Hi! My name is Kylie and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor!
My specialty interests include eating disorders, body image issues, stress and
anxiety, issues with spirituality, addiction, trauma, domestic violence and
abuse. I approach sessions with an open mind, non-judgmental outlook, and
intentional effort to utilize approaches that help clients develop new coping
skills. I utilize evidenced-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and I am EMDR trained. I also include a focus on nervous system regulation.
Hi! My name is Kylie and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor!
My specialty interests include eating disorders, body image issues, stress and
anxiety, issues with spirituality, addiction, trauma, domestic violence and
abuse. I approach sessions with an open mind, non-judgmental outlook, and
intentional effort to utilize approaches that help clients develop new coping
skills. I utilize evidenced-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and I am EMDR trained. I also include a focus on nervous system regulation.
Hi there!
I’m Ajalaa, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Lakeside Therapy.
I work with adults and older teens (17+) who are navigating life transitions, identity exploration, relationship struggles, or the emotional weight of chronic illness. My hope is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and truly seen — exactly as you are. I strive to create the space you’ve been looking for. I believe healing begins when we feel safe enough to be our authentic selves — and my office is where that can start.
Hi there!
I’m Ajalaa, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Lakeside Therapy.
I work with adults and older teens (17+) who are navigating life transitions, identity exploration, relationship struggles, or the emotional weight of chronic illness. My hope is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and truly seen — exactly as you are. I strive to create the space you’ve been looking for. I believe healing begins when we feel safe enough to be our authentic selves — and my office is where that can start.
Wise Counsel Therapy and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
Welcome to Wise Counsel, where compassionate, identity-affirming care is at the center of all we do. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, our dedicated clinicians are here to help. We provide high-quality online therapy across Ohio and in-person appointments in Westlake and Fairlawn. We support adults, couples (currently on a waitlist), and children with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, life transitions, chronic illness, caregiving, perfectionism, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, and more. All clinicians provide LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity-affirming care.
Welcome to Wise Counsel, where compassionate, identity-affirming care is at the center of all we do. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, our dedicated clinicians are here to help. We provide high-quality online therapy across Ohio and in-person appointments in Westlake and Fairlawn. We support adults, couples (currently on a waitlist), and children with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, life transitions, chronic illness, caregiving, perfectionism, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, and more. All clinicians provide LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity-affirming care.
My goals as a therapist are to create space for compassion, connection, and growth. My approach is person-centered and evidence-based, focusing on helping adults and adolescents build on their strengths to navigate challenges and create meaningful change in their lives.
My goals as a therapist are to create space for compassion, connection, and growth. My approach is person-centered and evidence-based, focusing on helping adults and adolescents build on their strengths to navigate challenges and create meaningful change in their lives.
I believe in meeting each client where they are at currently and taking time to understand each person’s unique story. You may come to a spot where you feel stuck in your story and unable to move forward. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, weighed down, or having difficulty connecting with others. I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space for client's to participate in healing conversations. This space starts with a therapeutic relationship built on trust and acceptance, no matter who you are or what you are going through.
I believe in meeting each client where they are at currently and taking time to understand each person’s unique story. You may come to a spot where you feel stuck in your story and unable to move forward. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, weighed down, or having difficulty connecting with others. I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space for client's to participate in healing conversations. This space starts with a therapeutic relationship built on trust and acceptance, no matter who you are or what you are going through.
My greatest passion, knowledge, and affinity are for the population of athletes and performers on any level. I have firsthand experience as a student-athlete in multiple sports as well as being an accomplished musician. I have trained under and collaborated with numerous sport and performance psychologists to better understand the unique complexity of challenges that are specific to performance. I have experience working with clients experiencing anxiety and depression. As a certified life coach, I have a broadened scope for how to assist clients in achieving their goals and dreams.
My greatest passion, knowledge, and affinity are for the population of athletes and performers on any level. I have firsthand experience as a student-athlete in multiple sports as well as being an accomplished musician. I have trained under and collaborated with numerous sport and performance psychologists to better understand the unique complexity of challenges that are specific to performance. I have experience working with clients experiencing anxiety and depression. As a certified life coach, I have a broadened scope for how to assist clients in achieving their goals and dreams.
Honesty, kindness, and compassion have been the foundation of my clinical care for over 15 years. During that time, I have worked in university counseling centers, residential treatment programs, and outpatient settings as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. I work with clients to develop a deep understanding of what you are facing, build upon your strengths, and challenge you to meet your goals. You are the expert in your healing, and I will strive to meet you where you are at and empower you to grow and thrive.
Honesty, kindness, and compassion have been the foundation of my clinical care for over 15 years. During that time, I have worked in university counseling centers, residential treatment programs, and outpatient settings as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. I work with clients to develop a deep understanding of what you are facing, build upon your strengths, and challenge you to meet your goals. You are the expert in your healing, and I will strive to meet you where you are at and empower you to grow and thrive.
Do you struggle with racing thoughts, feeling that something is missing in your life, loss of self, poor body image, or emotional eating?
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? That you wish life would feel happier, better, more fulfilling?
Now more than ever, with an influx of information, many are uncertain and overwhelmed about how to manage responsibilities, relationships, food choices, and many other issues.
As a therapist and eating psychology coach, I help my clients break free from the cycles of self-blame, guilt, anxiety, diet culture, and negative self talk to build a happier, more peaceful life.
Do you struggle with racing thoughts, feeling that something is missing in your life, loss of self, poor body image, or emotional eating?
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? That you wish life would feel happier, better, more fulfilling?
Now more than ever, with an influx of information, many are uncertain and overwhelmed about how to manage responsibilities, relationships, food choices, and many other issues.
As a therapist and eating psychology coach, I help my clients break free from the cycles of self-blame, guilt, anxiety, diet culture, and negative self talk to build a happier, more peaceful life.
I have always believed in the power of the therapeutic relationship. It’s a privilege to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I have dedicated my professional life to helping individuals navigate their emotional and psychological challenges. Together, we can address a wide range of psychological issues, including depression, anxiety, life stressors, and relationship difficulties, adapting my therapeutic methods to meet your specific needs.
I have always believed in the power of the therapeutic relationship. It’s a privilege to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I have dedicated my professional life to helping individuals navigate their emotional and psychological challenges. Together, we can address a wide range of psychological issues, including depression, anxiety, life stressors, and relationship difficulties, adapting my therapeutic methods to meet your specific needs.
Ellen Visger is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Impact Counseling Solutions, providing individual therapy to clients with a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties, poor self-esteem, panic attacks, stress management, life transitions, abuse, and other behavioral disorders.
Ellen is dedicated to creating personalized treatment plans that enable her clients to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere.
Ellen Visger is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Impact Counseling Solutions, providing individual therapy to clients with a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties, poor self-esteem, panic attacks, stress management, life transitions, abuse, and other behavioral disorders.
Ellen is dedicated to creating personalized treatment plans that enable her clients to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly exhausted from trying to hold everything together. Maybe a recent change—illness, loss, relationship strain, or a shift in work or identity—has made it harder to trust yourself or feel steady in your own skin.
I work with individuals navigating grief in its many forms due to loss, life changes, illness, relationship transitions, and identity shifts. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling burned out, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in cycles of self-doubt, anxiety, or shutdown—especially when they’ve spent years adapting to systems or expectations that didn’t truly fit.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly exhausted from trying to hold everything together. Maybe a recent change—illness, loss, relationship strain, or a shift in work or identity—has made it harder to trust yourself or feel steady in your own skin.
I work with individuals navigating grief in its many forms due to loss, life changes, illness, relationship transitions, and identity shifts. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling burned out, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in cycles of self-doubt, anxiety, or shutdown—especially when they’ve spent years adapting to systems or expectations that didn’t truly fit.
Life can feel like a lot sometimes. Whether you’re dealing with relationship stress, a big life change, work pressure, or just can’t seem to quiet your thoughts. Whatever it is, you don’t have to go through it alone. I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, insecurities, or just feeling stuck.
Life can feel like a lot sometimes. Whether you’re dealing with relationship stress, a big life change, work pressure, or just can’t seem to quiet your thoughts. Whatever it is, you don’t have to go through it alone. I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, insecurities, or just feeling stuck.
My passion is working with individuals & families to overcome life challenges that may be hindering them from reaching their full potential or simply enjoying life. My approach to therapy is client-centered & holistic. I provide a safe & non-judgmental atmosphere for sharing personal concerns to work toward healing. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, & an Ordained Minister. My diverse background including 10 yrs as a psychology professor, 10 yrs as a Clinical Dir., and 3 yrs as an NFL Agent; allows me to connect with people with various life experiences.
My passion is working with individuals & families to overcome life challenges that may be hindering them from reaching their full potential or simply enjoying life. My approach to therapy is client-centered & holistic. I provide a safe & non-judgmental atmosphere for sharing personal concerns to work toward healing. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, & an Ordained Minister. My diverse background including 10 yrs as a psychology professor, 10 yrs as a Clinical Dir., and 3 yrs as an NFL Agent; allows me to connect with people with various life experiences.
I enjoy working with people of all backgrounds who want to become be best version of themselves. Those with trauma in their history that they want to heal from. People who struggle with anxiety and depression and need help figuring out how to manage where they are right now.
I enjoy working with people of all backgrounds who want to become be best version of themselves. Those with trauma in their history that they want to heal from. People who struggle with anxiety and depression and need help figuring out how to manage where they are right now.
Waitlist for new clients - Offering telehealth and in-person counseling.
Life can be challenging, stressful, messy, scary, & imperfect. We carry so many burdens, often quietly, and sometimes we even start to feel like a burden ourselves. At other times, our own minds can be the loudest and most exhausting part of it all.
You don’t have to navigate any of this alone.
I’m deeply committed to helping people unburden their hearts and souls so they can feel more free, more grounded, and more themselves. Therapy doesn’t mean your life suddenly becomes easy, but it can become lighter, clearer, and far less lonely.
Waitlist for new clients - Offering telehealth and in-person counseling.
Life can be challenging, stressful, messy, scary, & imperfect. We carry so many burdens, often quietly, and sometimes we even start to feel like a burden ourselves. At other times, our own minds can be the loudest and most exhausting part of it all.
You don’t have to navigate any of this alone.
I’m deeply committed to helping people unburden their hearts and souls so they can feel more free, more grounded, and more themselves. Therapy doesn’t mean your life suddenly becomes easy, but it can become lighter, clearer, and far less lonely.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. It takes a lot of courage and painful life experiences to finally decide to embark on a journey of learning about yourself and why you make the choices you make. You deserve a life of childlike enthusiasm and wonder that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. While delving into your psyche can be intimidating, the rewards are worth it! Consider taking a deep breath and reaching out to me to explore how I can best help you achieve a fully satisfying life.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. It takes a lot of courage and painful life experiences to finally decide to embark on a journey of learning about yourself and why you make the choices you make. You deserve a life of childlike enthusiasm and wonder that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. While delving into your psyche can be intimidating, the rewards are worth it! Consider taking a deep breath and reaching out to me to explore how I can best help you achieve a fully satisfying life.
Are you struggling with the weight of trauma or emotional challenges that make daily life feel overwhelming? Do past experiences from childhood abuse or neglect continue to affect your sense of safety and self-worth? These hardships can leave you feeling stuck and isolated, but there is hope for healing and renewal. Together, we will work to build resilience and cultivate inner peace. Taking that first step can open the door to a brighter, more confident future.
Are you struggling with the weight of trauma or emotional challenges that make daily life feel overwhelming? Do past experiences from childhood abuse or neglect continue to affect your sense of safety and self-worth? These hardships can leave you feeling stuck and isolated, but there is hope for healing and renewal. Together, we will work to build resilience and cultivate inner peace. Taking that first step can open the door to a brighter, more confident future.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, 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 because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
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 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.