Teletherapy for Ohio

There are so many of us who have felt like outsiders our entire lives, pretending to be someone else to fit in. It might be because of Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, CPTSD), or your body size or the traumas that have lead you to feel that no one would understand or accept who you really are. The truth is that changing to fit in isn't the solution. You deserve to accept who you are right now. You can learn more supportive ways of coping or communicating, but the essence of who you are is worthy and deserving of love.

Feeling overwhelmed and stuck? Looking to make changes but not sure how to move forward? Perhaps I can help. My experience working in business, healthcare, college counseling, and mental health has given me a range of skills and the ability to work with issues related to adolescents and adults dealing with life transitions. My role as a counselor is to empower clients so they can move forward. Depending on the situation, my approach ranges from a gentle nudge to direct suggestions. I specialize in working with students, adult clients, adults with perfectionist thinking and ADHD, and high functioning autism. LGBTQ+ friendly.

I am happy that you found me! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist in the Barberton and Akron area whose priority is to help you navigate hardships and challenges in a safe and compassionate space. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help improve all areas of quality of life. I am passionate about couples counseling and family to help find what makes my clients' lives work. My personal goal as your therapist is to help you process feelings and thoughts comfortably in a safe space and leave our session feeling accomplished. As a neurodivergent counselor, I enjoy working with clients in navigating a challenging world.

Is your child becoming more depressed, anxious or defiant, spending way too much time on devices? Are you experiencing more anxiety, depression, or confusion about where you are at this point in your life and where to go from here? Are you a creative person? As individuals, we can struggle to strike a balance between our careers, our hobbies and interests, and our relationships with our partners and children. You may feel life is getting more difficult. I have extensive experience working with children, teenagers and with artistic people to follow their passions, stay realistic and not let a mental health disorder hinder them.

I am both inspired by and respectful of the time, courage and commitment it takes for you to engage in a therapeutic relationship, especially via telehealth. Utilizing a strength’s-based approach, I believe helping you to set realistic and achievable goals is pivotal to a successful outcome of self-sufficiency and self-care. Working from a place of compassion, flexibility and sensitivity, I also recognize and incorporate in treatment the importance of different life factors (e.g., family, cultural and environment) that heavily influence us socially and emotionally and our abilities to cope with challenges.

Difficulty navigating relationships is normal in time of life transition and stress. Change can be uncomfortable- worsening anxiety, anger, depression and problems in relationships. Change is inevitable and can be very uncomfortable but often leads to increased health, happiness and life satisfaction.

We want patients who are interested in well-researched treatment and who are open to telepsychology or video based therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home. You'll save time and gas money.