Teletherapy for Beachwood, OH

Meet with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist in-person or from the comfort of your home. Our team of over 20 clinical therapists provides compassionate and holistic mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children. Our approach recognizes the whole person, mind and body. We specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, stress, addiction, and relationship issues. We provide individual psychotherapy, psychiatry, couples and family therapy.

Master’s level, LISW - Supervisor, a graduate of Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences in addition to a Masters and Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Cleveland State University. Mrs. Fremont’s experience has led to clinical specialties which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Systems Approach which are known to be best practices in treating anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, adjustment disorders, personality disorders and relationship and marital problems. Mrs. Fremont is also a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist.

If you're a parent, you've probably been to countless parent-teacher conferences where the teacher tells you all about how great your child's personality is, but that they are failing to reach their full potential in class. Maybe, you and your child spend 2-3 hours at the table EACH night, where you teach (and re-teach!) lessons, only to find your daughter still managed to fail her test the next day! Or just maybe, you're in your 1st-year college math class and can't seem to figure out how the numbers are supposed to go together because you just narrowly passed Algebra in high school and you've NEVER been good at math.

We all go through difficult life experiences that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed with behavioral responses that are no longer serving us well. Finding meaning in difficult emotions and life events can be very helpful in moving forward. I feel passionate about providing a nonjudgemental space for clients to engage in self exploration while focusing on healing. I work with individuals, children, and families, bringing warmth and understanding to the relationships and life problems that surround us.

Julie Abrams, LPC Char Steerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio who started practicing in 2022. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio University and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Malone University. Julie believes in a client-centered approach that includes cognitive behavioral therapy interventions for children, from adolescents to young adults. In her spare time, Julie enjoys running, exercising, and outdoor activities.

Steve Fratantonio is a licensed mental health counselor studying for his doctorate in counseling psychology. He has more than 15 years of experience providing mental health care services to children, adolescents and adults in private practice and community mental health. His specialty area of interest is working with both adults and adolescents, as well as their families. He has advanced training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and alternatives for families: cognitive behavioral therapy (AF-CBT).

Kristen Schmauder is a licensed clinical social worker with advanced training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and integrative treatment of complex trauma for adolescents. Prior to joining LifeStance Health, she served as lead therapist and case manager for a residential treatment center in Columbia, Missouri, where she also supervised bachelor's and master's level practicum students. She holds her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Missouri. She works with children and adolescents and their families.

I work with adults and teens, building skills and laying down new pathways for dealing with relationship struggles, inner conflict, loss, developmental crises, and identity concerns. I consult with parents of children of all ages, guiding them in helping their kids live less painful, more fulfilling lives. I help people who grapple with anger, sadness, anxiety, and feelings of emptiness or despair. I help my patients learn to be mindful and nonjudgmental in their awareness of thoughts, feelings, and the many motivations that lead to sometimes difficult behaviors. I also offer an emotional skills workshop for parents.

I specialize in evidenced-based treatments for children, adolescents, and families. My approach to treatment is heavily skill-based, goal oriented, and highly collaborative. I view the parents/guardians as experts in their child, and feel that together, we form a unified team. My practice includes: Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, OCD, Parent-Child Conflict/Skill Development, Phobias, and Self-Esteem Enhancement. I also specialize in working with the siblings of children with special needs, including developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs, to address family dynamics and coping skills development.

In my 30 years of experience as a child and adult clinical psychologist, I have developed a diverse set of assessment and therapeutic skills, allowing me to provide optimal care to children, adults and families. I am a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), and my specialties include helping families going through the difficulties of divorce, parent coordination, preserving a cooperative and collaborative environment to keep the children's best interests a priority, and conducting court-ordered custody evaluations. Attorneys and courts frequently request these services in order to help resolve child custody and parenting disputes.

There is a difference between temporarily feeling better and actually getting better. This statement serves as the foundation of my work with clients and families. In my experience, collaborative and compassion-focused care combined with research-supported interventions leads to lasting positive outcomes in therapy. I am a clinical psychologist with extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I am 1 of 2 known psychologists in Ohio certified to provide Maudsley Family Based Treatment by the Training Institute for Child & Adolescent Eating Disorders.

Denise has been a consultant, school psychologist, and clinical counselor for over 30 years working as a licensed and board certified clinical counselor, school psychologist and psychotherapist. She has seen hundreds of children and young adults ages 4 to 22 and older, and specializes in testing and identifying people at-risk for autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, dyslexia, learning disabilities, and other disorders that result from profound social, emotional, behavioral, academic and learning problems. Denise offers career assessments for young adults ages 16 to 25, who are lost and seeking direction based upon their strengths and abilities. Offices in Beachwood, and Fairlawn Ohio

I find there are times life can feel overpowering. I like to help people move from a position of powerlessness to one of Hope. Empowering clients is important and enables change. I believe Recovery is a journey. Change can be difficult. Therapy can provide the support needed to move forward with this process. I love sharing the adventure with my clients.

I have worked primarily in community mental health over the course of my career as a mental health professional. Providing services for children, adolescents, and adults in a wide variety of settings has been an especially satisfying and rewarding experience. I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology from John Carroll University and also earned a Master’s Degree in Community Agency Counseling from Cleveland State University.

Dr. Julie Janco-Gidley is a licensed psychologist who has been practicing since 2010. She received her B.A. in psychology from Case Western Reserve University, her M. A. from Cleveland State University in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, and her Ph.D. from The University of Akron in Counseling Psychology.

I see children, adolescents and families dealing with issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, school refusal, chronic illness, adjustment disorders, I help clients develop coping skills to manage their symptoms and assist them with functioning more effectively in their daily lives. I provide active listening and structured feedback, and also work with parents to ensure that we are all working together towards a common goal.

There often comes a time when one must reach outside their immediate network of support and identify a helping professional who is skilled in supporting individuals, and helping them to move toward healing. I aim to support children, adolescents, and adults in regaining their equilibrium by applying psychotherapy via evidenced based interventions. Through treatment my clients gain greater self-acceptance, empathy for themselves & others, and unearth inner strength to tackle life's difficulties successfully.

My approach to counseling is one of offering space to client for their own empowerment and assisting my clients in becoming active participants in their thoughts, growth, and lives. I strive to embody trust, transparency, and authenticity in all realms of my life and work. I believe a relationship with a counselor is a caring space where one can be themselves without worries of judgment. From my perspective, counseling is a safe relationship in which one can explore their concerns, learn about themselves and the world around them, and try new things to find what works to harness positive change and improve well-being.

Peggy Sue Smith was a counselor at Bellefaire JCB for 10 years, specializing in intensive home-based therapy with families. Her areas of expertise include counseling with children, adolescents and adults in the areas of: attachment/adoption issues, anger management, high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome, crisis/trauma issues, conduct disorders, mood disorders, family communication and parenting issues. She holds a bachelor's degree from Kent State University and her master's degree in community counseling from Cleveland State University.