Female Therapists in Westlake, OH
Tree of Life Counseling & Training Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LICDC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145 (Online Only)
My desire is to work with individuals to assist with overcoming barriers in their lives that may be causing problems in their personal and professional lives. I take a client-centered approach so that individuals feel secure and open in the counseling sessions to share and heal. I’m a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor and Counselor in Training. My background includes 17 years as Residential Specialist Team Lead in mental health, 7 years in the field of substance abuse, 4 years as an Adjunct Instructor and that allows me to relate with people from all walks of life.
My desire is to work with individuals to assist with overcoming barriers in their lives that may be causing problems in their personal and professional lives. I take a client-centered approach so that individuals feel secure and open in the counseling sessions to share and heal. I’m a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor and Counselor in Training. My background includes 17 years as Residential Specialist Team Lead in mental health, 7 years in the field of substance abuse, 4 years as an Adjunct Instructor and that allows me to relate with people from all walks of life.
Mariví Or Marv Howell-Arza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
It often feels impossible to be a human in the world today. If you feel like your body will never be "good" enough or “healthy” enough & you've been led to believe "fixing" it is a matter of "will-power," you're not alone. If your life feels like a cycle of crisis, distress, and finding yourself in a deeper hole than the one you were in the day before, you're not alone. If you identify with one or both of the previous sentences, we will have plenty to talk about. Together we can figure out what’s most important to you, how to get it, and how to remove obstacles one at a time. Let’s start uncovering just how “enough” you already are.
It often feels impossible to be a human in the world today. If you feel like your body will never be "good" enough or “healthy” enough & you've been led to believe "fixing" it is a matter of "will-power," you're not alone. If your life feels like a cycle of crisis, distress, and finding yourself in a deeper hole than the one you were in the day before, you're not alone. If you identify with one or both of the previous sentences, we will have plenty to talk about. Together we can figure out what’s most important to you, how to get it, and how to remove obstacles one at a time. Let’s start uncovering just how “enough” you already are.
Marcia A Hesselgrave
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
Find empathy, support, hope, and reassurance in a safe space right here in Westlake , Ohio. Gaining powerful insights leading to amazing breakthroughs, result in realizing your full potential. Act now! You are never alone.
Find empathy, support, hope, and reassurance in a safe space right here in Westlake , Ohio. Gaining powerful insights leading to amazing breakthroughs, result in realizing your full potential. Act now! You are never alone.
Do you feel ready to make a change but don’t know how to start? Have you found yourself setting personal goals but struggling to meet them? Therapy is a place to explore your goals, identify barriers and learn skills to better manage life’s hurdles. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore your personal challenges and work collaboratively to help you achieve your goals. Together, we can identify patterns of thoughts and behaviors that have become difficult to manage on your own.
Do you feel ready to make a change but don’t know how to start? Have you found yourself setting personal goals but struggling to meet them? Therapy is a place to explore your goals, identify barriers and learn skills to better manage life’s hurdles. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore your personal challenges and work collaboratively to help you achieve your goals. Together, we can identify patterns of thoughts and behaviors that have become difficult to manage on your own.
You are irreplaceable and worthy of true joy, peace, and contentment. So, are you ready to stop WISHING for change, and excited to begin the process of GROWING toward wellness? At Willow Arts, we are passionate about offering holistic services to our clients by addressing needs pertaining to mental, emotional, and physical health in a warm, nurturing, and motivating environment. In our sessions you’ll be accepted for who you are, as we engage in meaningful conversations designed to enhance self-reflection and insight, leading to dramatic changes.
You are irreplaceable and worthy of true joy, peace, and contentment. So, are you ready to stop WISHING for change, and excited to begin the process of GROWING toward wellness? At Willow Arts, we are passionate about offering holistic services to our clients by addressing needs pertaining to mental, emotional, and physical health in a warm, nurturing, and motivating environment. In our sessions you’ll be accepted for who you are, as we engage in meaningful conversations designed to enhance self-reflection and insight, leading to dramatic changes.
Maria Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
Waitlist for new clients
Congratulations on taking the first step towards working on your mental and emotional wellness! I am proud of you for starting this journey. I know this journey is not easy, but you are worth it. I started my counseling journey in community mental health. I have worked with Adults and Couples on a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, grief, communication, conflict resolution and emotional regulation. I believe counseling is a journey we take walking side by side. Together, we will work on helping you reach your goals to achieve and maintain mental and emotional wellness.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards working on your mental and emotional wellness! I am proud of you for starting this journey. I know this journey is not easy, but you are worth it. I started my counseling journey in community mental health. I have worked with Adults and Couples on a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, grief, communication, conflict resolution and emotional regulation. I believe counseling is a journey we take walking side by side. Together, we will work on helping you reach your goals to achieve and maintain mental and emotional wellness.
My approach to therapy is centered on inclusivity and culturally-informed care. I prioritize creating a safe, affirming environment where adults and children can explore their experiences and develop healthier coping tools. With 10 years of experience helping individuals and families recover from trauma and substance use, I am passionate about empowering you with the ability to access the tools and strength you already have within you. I am here alongside you, while you light the way.
My approach to therapy is centered on inclusivity and culturally-informed care. I prioritize creating a safe, affirming environment where adults and children can explore their experiences and develop healthier coping tools. With 10 years of experience helping individuals and families recover from trauma and substance use, I am passionate about empowering you with the ability to access the tools and strength you already have within you. I am here alongside you, while you light the way.
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.
The people who come to see me for help get my compassion, understanding and good judgment. Often, what is required is someone to talk with, who will pay attention and listen objectively, and then communicate that understanding in a way that is helpful. I like to give my clients practical ideas that can help enhance the conduct of their lives. I also think that by talking things out with an experienced professional, my clients gain the courage to take control of their lives and make the (sometimes difficult) choices they know they need to make.
The people who come to see me for help get my compassion, understanding and good judgment. Often, what is required is someone to talk with, who will pay attention and listen objectively, and then communicate that understanding in a way that is helpful. I like to give my clients practical ideas that can help enhance the conduct of their lives. I also think that by talking things out with an experienced professional, my clients gain the courage to take control of their lives and make the (sometimes difficult) choices they know they need to make.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor in the state of Ohio. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, personality disorders, and trauma-related disorders. I offer diagnostic assessment and empirically based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), but use a combination of therapy techniques based on your individual needs including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness techniques with an emphasis on social skills training.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor in the state of Ohio. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, personality disorders, and trauma-related disorders. I offer diagnostic assessment and empirically based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), but use a combination of therapy techniques based on your individual needs including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness techniques with an emphasis on social skills training.
There are times in life that we all face situations that can be confusing, challenging and/or overwhelming. I understand it is not always easy reaching out for help. I create a safe, non-judgmental environment for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I aim to provide support and encouragement for what is working while also helping uncover the roadblocks that stand in the way of you achieving your goals.
There are times in life that we all face situations that can be confusing, challenging and/or overwhelming. I understand it is not always easy reaching out for help. I create a safe, non-judgmental environment for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I aim to provide support and encouragement for what is working while also helping uncover the roadblocks that stand in the way of you achieving your goals.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with clients with anxiety, sexual trauma, drug addiction, women’s health issues, cystic fibrosis, residents/medical staff, and oncology/cancer diagnosis.
As a Licensed Social Worker and EMDR-trained therapist, I utilize a holistic and direct approach to therapy, drawing from various evidence-based practices in order to uniquely target your individual concerns, while exploring your psychological and social needs. I am a LGBTQ+ affirming and sex-positive therapist and strive to create an inclusive, non-judgmental, and collaborative space. My work is guided by person-centered, trauma-informed, and feminist therapy theories and incorporates elements of mindfulness practices to help connect the mind and body.
I have experience working with clients with anxiety, sexual trauma, drug addiction, women’s health issues, cystic fibrosis, residents/medical staff, and oncology/cancer diagnosis.
As a Licensed Social Worker and EMDR-trained therapist, I utilize a holistic and direct approach to therapy, drawing from various evidence-based practices in order to uniquely target your individual concerns, while exploring your psychological and social needs. I am a LGBTQ+ affirming and sex-positive therapist and strive to create an inclusive, non-judgmental, and collaborative space. My work is guided by person-centered, trauma-informed, and feminist therapy theories and incorporates elements of mindfulness practices to help connect the mind and body.
My clients' past trauma gets in the way of the life they want in so many ways. They aren’t the kind of person they want to be. They feel like they’re failing as a partner, friend, sister, daughter. And their confidence at work is tanking. Before they came to see me, they felt guilty for not being happy and wanting more intimate relationships. They worried about blaming their past and others for the current issues with intimate relationships. And they were pretty certain it would be too overwhelming to share with a stranger what happened to them and what has been going on.
My clients' past trauma gets in the way of the life they want in so many ways. They aren’t the kind of person they want to be. They feel like they’re failing as a partner, friend, sister, daughter. And their confidence at work is tanking. Before they came to see me, they felt guilty for not being happy and wanting more intimate relationships. They worried about blaming their past and others for the current issues with intimate relationships. And they were pretty certain it would be too overwhelming to share with a stranger what happened to them and what has been going on.
Amelia Lord
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
I am a firm believer that everyone needs a village to support them in order to be the best version of themselves they can be! I view myself as a part of that village - supporting, encouraging, and sometimes pushing my clients to reach the goals they are striving for. Teamwork, guidance, empathy, and humor are foundational pillars of my practice. My clients are teens and adults (12+) who know something isn’t working, and maybe just need that extra support to clear the gunk out of their way.
I am a firm believer that everyone needs a village to support them in order to be the best version of themselves they can be! I view myself as a part of that village - supporting, encouraging, and sometimes pushing my clients to reach the goals they are striving for. Teamwork, guidance, empathy, and humor are foundational pillars of my practice. My clients are teens and adults (12+) who know something isn’t working, and maybe just need that extra support to clear the gunk out of their way.
Morgan Murray
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
I believe in meeting each client where they are at currently & 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 & 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.
The most important aspect of my work is building a therapeutic relationship with you the client. The goal is for you to move towards self-awareness, to become free of misconceptions and to become aligned within your total self. I have developed a warm, centered approach to counseling through more than 20 years of experience, counseling in agencies and private practice. I also conduct my sessions in Spanish and Portuguese. My goal is to provide a safe and welcoming environment where you'll feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and feelings and developing your strengths to achieve your goals. Currently offering Tele health .
The most important aspect of my work is building a therapeutic relationship with you the client. The goal is for you to move towards self-awareness, to become free of misconceptions and to become aligned within your total self. I have developed a warm, centered approach to counseling through more than 20 years of experience, counseling in agencies and private practice. I also conduct my sessions in Spanish and Portuguese. My goal is to provide a safe and welcoming environment where you'll feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and feelings and developing your strengths to achieve your goals. Currently offering Tele health .
Sierra Perez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
It takes strength to acknowledge when something is wrong. Through looking for a counselor, you have displayed this. I can imagine by now you might be feeling overwhelmed or distressed by what's recently occurred or what's built up over time. You may be looking to build on your coping skills or enhance your way of thinking about life. Or, maybe you just want someone to talk to about your everyday obstacles. For whatever life brings you, I am here to offer you support and guidance. Some of my clinical areas of focus include, but are not limited to: depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related disorders.
It takes strength to acknowledge when something is wrong. Through looking for a counselor, you have displayed this. I can imagine by now you might be feeling overwhelmed or distressed by what's recently occurred or what's built up over time. You may be looking to build on your coping skills or enhance your way of thinking about life. Or, maybe you just want someone to talk to about your everyday obstacles. For whatever life brings you, I am here to offer you support and guidance. Some of my clinical areas of focus include, but are not limited to: depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related disorders.
Transparency and trust are the cornerstone of building a collaborative counseling relationship. I truly care about my clients and the work we do, and challenge you to make change by providing tools and support in a safe affirming space. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have experience working in inpatient settings, university counseling centers, and substance use treatment facilities. Clinical areas of focus include anxiety and mood disruptions, LGBTQ+ concerns, life adjustments and transitions, college student success, trauma, and substance use concerns including people connected to medication-assisted treatment.
Transparency and trust are the cornerstone of building a collaborative counseling relationship. I truly care about my clients and the work we do, and challenge you to make change by providing tools and support in a safe affirming space. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have experience working in inpatient settings, university counseling centers, and substance use treatment facilities. Clinical areas of focus include anxiety and mood disruptions, LGBTQ+ concerns, life adjustments and transitions, college student success, trauma, and substance use concerns including people connected to medication-assisted treatment.
Dr. Theresa Brixius
Counselor, LPCC-S, CMIP
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
Waitlist for new clients
Healing often begins when clients and therapists collaborate to achieve the best possible outcomes. While change can often be an intimidating process, with the right support, individuals seeking counseling should feel empowered to capitalize on their strengths to improve their quality of life. My clients are individuals living with challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorders and other issues who are looking to make positive, lasting changes in their lives.
Healing often begins when clients and therapists collaborate to achieve the best possible outcomes. While change can often be an intimidating process, with the right support, individuals seeking counseling should feel empowered to capitalize on their strengths to improve their quality of life. My clients are individuals living with challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorders and other issues who are looking to make positive, lasting changes in their lives.
I graduated from Kent State with a Master's degree in Community Counseling. I am an independently Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and am endorsed by the National Board for Certified Counselors. I have provided therapy for variety of mental health issues in outpatient and community settings. My specialties include early childhood, trauma, sexual behavior problems, adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns. I utilize an array of therapeutic techniques and interventions to individually tailor to each clients' needs. I enjoy working with people of all ages, and make sure my clients understand the therapy process through psychoeducation and a collaborative treatment approach.
I graduated from Kent State with a Master's degree in Community Counseling. I am an independently Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and am endorsed by the National Board for Certified Counselors. I have provided therapy for variety of mental health issues in outpatient and community settings. My specialties include early childhood, trauma, sexual behavior problems, adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns. I utilize an array of therapeutic techniques and interventions to individually tailor to each clients' needs. I enjoy working with people of all ages, and make sure my clients understand the therapy process through psychoeducation and a collaborative treatment approach.
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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.