Divorce Therapists in Willoughby, OH

I'm known as a gentle, sensitive clinician. My clients usually come to me in pain and distress due to difficulties in relationships or mood and anxiety problems. I provide a safe, supportive environment in which to heal and grow. I have been in practice for over 15 years, and have helped people navigate challenges that include relationship issues; life cycle transitions (e.g.deaths and divorce ); spiritual crises, addictions; trauma recovery; and mood and anxiety disorders. I also have extensive experience in stress and anger management.

I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of a successful therapy experience. It is my sincere desire to support you to uncover and manifest your potential and empower you to learn the skills to take action to bring about a positive change in your life. My intention is to really listen to what is troubling you and offer you honest guidance to help you find the most growthful path through to the resolution you are seeking. I believe there is a deeper/higher meaning behind any issue facing you and will assist you to find this New Perspective.

William F. Hamilton, M.S.S.A., A.C.S.W., L.I.S.W.-S, BCD Received his degree in Social Work from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. Mr. Hamilton has been an Adjunct Instructor for both Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland State University where he supervised student internships at the CCDCFS and Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries. Mr. Hamilton sits on the Board of Directors with the START Program, which serves at-risk youth in a variety of LMM agencies. Mr. Hamilton is published in both professional and general distribution publications.

I've had the sincere pleasure of being a therapist for 35 years. Having worked in a variety of settings has prepared me to be able to provide compassionate guidance to people wrestling with mood disorders (anxiety, depression and bi-polar) as well as to those experiencing struggles in their relationships (marital and family). For the past ten years in private practice, I have continued to assist others using a variety of therapeutic approaches: psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, relaxation and coping skills, grief therapy and assertiveness training.

I help people to improve their relationships, self-esteem; provide support and effective techniques to resolve problems, manage and overcome feelings of depression and anxiety and worry, and to deal with stressful life and work situations. I also support people to deal with the residual effects of having grown up in difficult family situations. I provide coaching, helping you to reach important life goals, to define a direction for yourself, and build on your strengths. Finding natural methods to put the body and emotions back in balance, is an important component of treatment.

My specialties are working with individuals, families, couples, and groups in the areas of mental health and addiction (alcohol & drug, sexual, gambling, internet, etc.,) trauma, abuse, PTSD, legal issues, depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, domestic violence and behavioral management. Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Provider.

I have 30 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families with a wide range of complex life circumstances. As a social worker, I pride myself in the ability to look at things from a systemic perspective. No one functions in isolation. I am compassionate and committed to my clients to address their individual needs as no one situation duplicates another. I have worked in a variety of settings: hospital, eating disorder specialty center, residential and private practice. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, feeding and eating disorders, grief, and families and couples under stress.

My role is to walk beside my clients as they find their own solutions. I bring a background from journalism, theater, film, event production, dj, and comedy writing to my practice. Clients can expect to be heard and encouraged with genuine empathy and faith in improving life experiences. The modalities I use most are positive psychology , cognitive behavioral, client centered, gestalt, Parent Child Interactive, and trauma informed. I am grateful for every client I am privileged to meet.

At Serenity Counseling, our hope is to provide quality care for your psychological and emotional well-being. Our priorities include having a relaxed and calm environment, caring non-judgmental therapists, and meeting the client where they are at and alter our approach based on their needs. We have therapists who specialize in a variety of concerns. We see clients of all ages. Couples and marital counseling, young adults, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and trauma are all some common concerns our therapists work with.

INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP) Exhausted, stressed, overwhelmed? Unable to accomplish day to day activities, your job or schoolwork? Struggling with pain, stomach issues, high blood pressure or diabetes? Can't sleep, concentrate or have changes in your appetite or weight? Been more frustrated and irritable? Are you depressed and anxious and don't know where to turn? You don't need to suffer in silence anymore. I developed the Health and Wellness Intensive Outpatient Program with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and proven coping skills to help you reclaim yourself and your life!

Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and helplessness often bring people into psychotherapy. I help children, adolescents, and adults individually or couples with emotional issues. These important issues present in our lives in many ways including relationship problems, feelings of anger, anxiety or depression that many times do not make sense or may feel that things may seem unchangeable. May be difficult to imagine that current circumstances in your life could ever be better. For example, difficulties with work or school performance, or you may simply feeling stuck.

Now accepting new clients! No longer a wait list. I believe therapy should be tailored to each client because everyone has different needs. It's exciting to get to know each client and how I can be of help to them. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and have a special interest in women's issues, young adults and couples. I have experience treating a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, postpartum depression, and relationship issues. I am committed to upholding the highest ethical and legal standards, as well as participating in professional development to keep up-to-date with the best practices in the field of mental health counseling.

Sometimes it feels like life is just too hard, or you aren't getting the most from it. Maybe you've been trying to change, but don't know how. That's where I come in! I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to tell your story, learn about yourself, and build upon strengths you already possess. Dealing with stress and sadness can get easier. I treat individuals and couples ages 16 and up using many treatment modalities. Overall, I use a person-centered or holistic style to develop a plan which best suits each of my clients.

Currently accepting daytime clients. Everyone has or will face adversity or hardship in life as part of the human experience. Whether it was you or someone you care about these challenges deeply impact us and those around us. The additional support and guidance provided through counseling can be a fundamental tool to help overcome any hurdle you're facing.

Our licensed therapists can help you in processing traumas, depression, anxiety, grief, family stressors, substance abuse, low self-esteem, and more! Insight Counseling and Wellness provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families in all phases of life. We work with all ages in a variety of modalities.

When people reach out for help in dealing with life stressors, I respond in a timely, compassionate, respectful manner and seek to form a therapeutic relationship built on acceptance and trust. I help patients to find new ways to use their existing strengths in areas they find stressful and difficult. I seek out and harness their motivation to change and to enhance coping skills to effectively manage ongoing difficulties and to construct a life worth living. Therapy is a partnership that assists in functioning effectively in the present.

I Am Ready, Counseling Services is a private practice offering individual, couples and family therapy. I specialize in anxiety and depressive disorders. I diagnose and treat, using a variety of techniques. Some include using a realistic approach as well as hypnotherapy to guide clients though the process of therapy.

NARCISSISTIC EMOTIONAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE & IPV! Dealing with an abusive, hostile, "high profile" professional, threatening entire ecological system of your life? Your partner, spouse, boss, co-worker, family member? Putting you down and/or threatening you & in the next breath telling you how much they love you? Are you drained, devalued, debilitated to exhaustion? Trivial demands? Isolation? Are you smothered? Is your hair falling out? Are your adrenals pumping? Are you denied sleep? Devouring your will is what the abuser wants so they can control. You must not have any space or feel emotion in the relationship: especially anger.