Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Willoughby Hills, OH

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.

I enjoy helping clients build skills to succeed in life whether they are dealing with life stresses or serious mental health issues. I believe in using an integrated approach tailored to my client's needs. I work with adults, families, children aged 6 and up and teens. I also enjoy working with groups.

I have 13 years experience using holistic and traditional healing modalities - EMDR, Art Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness, CBT and more, to help individuals recover fully from trauma , anxiety, stress, depression and/or addictions. Would you like to move your life forward in the direction of your dreams? I can help you rediscover your strengths and the passion within to heal all things that hold you back, allowing you to recover your joy and the highest potential of who you truly are.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical and Chemical Dependency Counselor, and have been serving the Cleveland area for over 25 years. I specialize in treating adults and adolescents who exhibit signs of anxiety, stress, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, and a variety of problematic sexual behaviors as well as victim issues. I have experience working with substance abuse and work with individuals whose use has resulted in legal issues. I work with families and teens who have adjustment and behavioral issues. I work with the individual as well as partners, spouses and family members.

We all struggle with life issues! None of us are meant to do this thing called LIFE alone. I want to help you find that 'missing piece,' that was left behind through trauma , family issues, personal decisions, and mental health or drug issues.

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.

Anxiety in particular can be powerful and confusing, especially when so much in the world is beyond our control. When the things we do in response to stress, grief, loss, and trauma become harmful, the light at the end of the tunnel becomes more distant. I believe in the power of every person to find the strength and ability to move through life’s challenges, and the value of recognizing what is ours to control and what is not. I encourage being careful, not fearful, and I will work with you to establish hope and faith in yourself and the world, while navigating the nuances of various mood and emotional issues.

Are you concerned about others and their well-being? Who is concerned about your well-being? Taking care of yourself is the first step to helping others, let me help you on the way to self-care.

Mark John Hawrylo, II, LISW-S Mark John Hawrylo, II is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio with 25 years of experience. He received his Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan. Mark believes in a treatment philosophy that is patient centered and includes cognitive/behavioral, systems/environmental, rational emotive, developmental, and spiritual offerings. In his spare time, Mark enjoys hiking, forestry, carpentry, farming, playing with his dog, quiet time in nature, being a parent, family, and friends.

I have been a practicing therapist for almost 30 years. Many have asked me how I do my job - "listening to people's problems all day". For me, it an honor and a privilege to help someone work through a troubling issue and find balance again in their life, providing support and compassion through the process. I work with individuals and couples; male and female; age 5 years and up. My practice is general and broad based. A few specialty areas are children and adolescents; parenting; anxiety; women's issues; depression; working through life changes; grief and loss; coping skills; geriatric issues.

I enjoy helping people find their inner core of strength. We all run into difficult times and may suffer with challenging symptoms or negative thought patterns. My style is to balance a validating environment and a safe place to explore feelings with the support to create changes that can really impact your life. We all may feel anxious, sad, stressed, depressed, have emotional overeating, or have low motivation at times but we can formulate a plan with new tools to help you feel more balanced and healthy. Don't let these symptoms rule you, we can work together to give your life more direction, happiness and positive meaning.