Therapists in Cleveland Heights, OH
Peter Simkins Sluk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT
Verified Verified
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
Life is difficult! Relationships are challenging and require a lot of work. Parenting is exhausting and often bewildering. We are all capable of growth and working through our struggles, sometimes that means getting some extra support. I have over 10 years of experience helping with folks from all walks of life navigate the difficulties they face, from situational stressors and life changes to debilitating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have been able to witness inspiring healing and growth across the life span in so many diverse situations.
Life is difficult! Relationships are challenging and require a lot of work. Parenting is exhausting and often bewildering. We are all capable of growth and working through our struggles, sometimes that means getting some extra support. I have over 10 years of experience helping with folks from all walks of life navigate the difficulties they face, from situational stressors and life changes to debilitating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have been able to witness inspiring healing and growth across the life span in so many diverse situations.
Norman James Cerny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 (Online Only)
Hi there and welcome to Mind Trek Counseling! My name is Norman Cerny. I am a counselor who works with clients of all ages and a variety of issues. My experience and focus have been in trauma-focused care, LGBTQ issues, self-harm, addiction, and family and relationship conflicts. I have a focus on transitional youth meaning teens and young adults but have and will work with people of all ages. I believe we are our best when we can live as our true authentic self in our everyday life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, stuck, or just unsure what to do next I would love the opportunity to help you through life's transit
Hi there and welcome to Mind Trek Counseling! My name is Norman Cerny. I am a counselor who works with clients of all ages and a variety of issues. My experience and focus have been in trauma-focused care, LGBTQ issues, self-harm, addiction, and family and relationship conflicts. I have a focus on transitional youth meaning teens and young adults but have and will work with people of all ages. I believe we are our best when we can live as our true authentic self in our everyday life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, stuck, or just unsure what to do next I would love the opportunity to help you through life's transit
Jeffery D Rosenbaum
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
Children, adolescents, and families are the focus of my practice. Developing and strengthening the parent-child relationship is especially important with young children. Helping children learn to feel more capable and independent is important for school age children. Developing autonomy and learning to make good choices is critical for adolescents. By creating achievable goals together and working in a safe and supportive environment, we are able to create positive experiences for both children and parents.
Children, adolescents, and families are the focus of my practice. Developing and strengthening the parent-child relationship is especially important with young children. Helping children learn to feel more capable and independent is important for school age children. Developing autonomy and learning to make good choices is critical for adolescents. By creating achievable goals together and working in a safe and supportive environment, we are able to create positive experiences for both children and parents.
John Wallace Oliver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Any ideal client would be someone who first recognize their own barriers and are willing to put in the work to achieve the desired outcome. With such negative stigma on Mental Health, we have to make sure we destroy that kind of bias thinking. I’ve worked with multiple populations but I think my ideal candidate would be anyone will to accept where they are at, currently, and push towards a fulfilling promising future.
Any ideal client would be someone who first recognize their own barriers and are willing to put in the work to achieve the desired outcome. With such negative stigma on Mental Health, we have to make sure we destroy that kind of bias thinking. I’ve worked with multiple populations but I think my ideal candidate would be anyone will to accept where they are at, currently, and push towards a fulfilling promising future.
Kallous Minds Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
My goals are to assist clients with processing and coping with cognitive behavioral distortions and discrepancies, with the aim to assist clients in becoming more self-aware at the same time encompassing the entire human experience. I am a passionate, ambitious, ethical professional with communication proficiency and the required experience to successfully work with a diverse clientele base. I believe that my professional background coupled with my personal life experiences make me a very well rounded licensed professional counselor.
My goals are to assist clients with processing and coping with cognitive behavioral distortions and discrepancies, with the aim to assist clients in becoming more self-aware at the same time encompassing the entire human experience. I am a passionate, ambitious, ethical professional with communication proficiency and the required experience to successfully work with a diverse clientele base. I believe that my professional background coupled with my personal life experiences make me a very well rounded licensed professional counselor.
Christian James Mixon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, CIMHP, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland Heights, OH 44121
God has given us a purpose, a vision, and a mission! As someone who has experienced adversities, I have used my own experiences to empower, and strengthen others. I will admit I do not know everything. I say this because you know your story better than I. If you allow me access to know your story, we can grow together. I acknowledge that trust is an important part in any relationship to develop so do not trust me until I have earned it. My hope is that through partnership, engagement, patience, love, understanding, respect, kindness, and teamwork we can work towards healing and self-empowerment. "Please Email if you see Waitlist" !
God has given us a purpose, a vision, and a mission! As someone who has experienced adversities, I have used my own experiences to empower, and strengthen others. I will admit I do not know everything. I say this because you know your story better than I. If you allow me access to know your story, we can grow together. I acknowledge that trust is an important part in any relationship to develop so do not trust me until I have earned it. My hope is that through partnership, engagement, patience, love, understanding, respect, kindness, and teamwork we can work towards healing and self-empowerment. "Please Email if you see Waitlist" !
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Ted Morris
MSN, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44114
Navigating diverse health challenges, my sanctuary is for those facing ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, or OUD. Uniquely, I offer medication management, a service rare among Psychology Today providers. Whether you seek comprehensive care tailored to your needs or specialized guidance, here, personalization is key. Clients find a blend of empathy, trust, and acknowledgment of their uniqueness. Balancing scientific expertise with compassion, I’m committed to guiding you through your health journey, ensuring your care is as individual as you are.
Navigating diverse health challenges, my sanctuary is for those facing ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, or OUD. Uniquely, I offer medication management, a service rare among Psychology Today providers. Whether you seek comprehensive care tailored to your needs or specialized guidance, here, personalization is key. Clients find a blend of empathy, trust, and acknowledgment of their uniqueness. Balancing scientific expertise with compassion, I’m committed to guiding you through your health journey, ensuring your care is as individual as you are.
Verntonn Smith
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Woodmere, OH 44122
Welcome! I am excited that you have come to my page. I am here to offer you a safe and nonjudgmental environment so that we may work through any challenges that you may be facing. Trauma, broken relationships, career/lifestyle, anxiety, depression, parenting, maternal/paternal issues, marriage/couples problems-these things happen to even the strongest people and sometimes you just need someone to "hear" you. Learning how to cope with life's challenges will decrease feelings of hopelessness and sadness. Releasing negative thoughts will allow you to leave feeling "lighter" and replace them with positive thoughts and goals.
Welcome! I am excited that you have come to my page. I am here to offer you a safe and nonjudgmental environment so that we may work through any challenges that you may be facing. Trauma, broken relationships, career/lifestyle, anxiety, depression, parenting, maternal/paternal issues, marriage/couples problems-these things happen to even the strongest people and sometimes you just need someone to "hear" you. Learning how to cope with life's challenges will decrease feelings of hopelessness and sadness. Releasing negative thoughts will allow you to leave feeling "lighter" and replace them with positive thoughts and goals.
Dr. Benjamin L Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
Having received training in both Clinical and Forensic psychology, I deliver targeted Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) Therapies to diverse client populations, tailored to the specific needs of each individual. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with Personality Disorders (Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial), Behavioral Disorders (Oppositional Defiant, Anger), Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression), and Sexual Dysfunction. I also treat violent and non-violent criminal offenders, sex offenders, perpetrators of domestic violence, and various other forensic populations.
Having received training in both Clinical and Forensic psychology, I deliver targeted Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) Therapies to diverse client populations, tailored to the specific needs of each individual. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with Personality Disorders (Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial), Behavioral Disorders (Oppositional Defiant, Anger), Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression), and Sexual Dysfunction. I also treat violent and non-violent criminal offenders, sex offenders, perpetrators of domestic violence, and various other forensic populations.
Matthew Escano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPCC
Verified Verified
Lyndhurst, OH 44124
I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, various forms of addiction, autism, & more. Are your goals oriented towards reducing maladaptive symptoms, identifying the behaviors you wish to engage in, being the person you want to be, and, ultimately, the life you aspire to live? Do you desire change and growth & are willing to put the necessary effort in? As your counselor, I do not effect change; that responsibility belongs to you. I aim to empower you to recognize your innate strengths, develop them further, and effectively use them towards your goals in life.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, various forms of addiction, autism, & more. Are your goals oriented towards reducing maladaptive symptoms, identifying the behaviors you wish to engage in, being the person you want to be, and, ultimately, the life you aspire to live? Do you desire change and growth & are willing to put the necessary effort in? As your counselor, I do not effect change; that responsibility belongs to you. I aim to empower you to recognize your innate strengths, develop them further, and effectively use them towards your goals in life.
Albert J McIntosh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
Do you feel emotionally defeated? Are you a family member, or is your marriage in crisis? I offer older teens, adults, and couples effective strategies that give hope. I believe a Therapist must provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where a client feels free to engage in the treatment process that leads to emotional healing, restoration, and life transformation. I am committed to providing that environment so that you can enter into that process, and together we can discuss those challenges as we work on mutually agreed-upon solutions.
Do you feel emotionally defeated? Are you a family member, or is your marriage in crisis? I offer older teens, adults, and couples effective strategies that give hope. I believe a Therapist must provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where a client feels free to engage in the treatment process that leads to emotional healing, restoration, and life transformation. I am committed to providing that environment so that you can enter into that process, and together we can discuss those challenges as we work on mutually agreed-upon solutions.
Brian Strozewski
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, CCAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44102
If you're looking for services for you, your relationship, your family, or your loved one, it's a big step. Finding the right fit doesn't always happen right away, but it's vital to feel a sense of safety with your therapist to help you to move forward through the discomfort that often comes with therapy and change. I use Adventure Therapy to engage the whole person, because it's empowering, it's fun, and it works.
If you're looking for services for you, your relationship, your family, or your loved one, it's a big step. Finding the right fit doesn't always happen right away, but it's vital to feel a sense of safety with your therapist to help you to move forward through the discomfort that often comes with therapy and change. I use Adventure Therapy to engage the whole person, because it's empowering, it's fun, and it works.
Verntonn Smith
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Independence, OH 44131
As a therapist, I work with diverse clients seeking support for various mental health challenges. An ideal client for therapy may be someone struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or life transitions. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to cope with their emotions and experiences. These clients often seek a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and gain insight into their behaviors and relationships. Goals may include improving self-esteem, enhancing communication skills, building resilience, and finding greater fulfillment and meaning in their lives.
As a therapist, I work with diverse clients seeking support for various mental health challenges. An ideal client for therapy may be someone struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or life transitions. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to cope with their emotions and experiences. These clients often seek a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and gain insight into their behaviors and relationships. Goals may include improving self-esteem, enhancing communication skills, building resilience, and finding greater fulfillment and meaning in their lives.
Gerald Mc Gee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Euclid, OH 44123
Hello, we live in a very stressful time and things are becoming more difficult for couples, families and children everyday. I have over 9 years of clinical experience and I understand many of the societal, family, and interpersonal factors that contribute to the challenges we face today. I have a strong passion for working with children with conduct, depression, anxiety and ADHD issues. I enjoy helping families and individuals find their confidence and strength during times of adversity.
Hello, we live in a very stressful time and things are becoming more difficult for couples, families and children everyday. I have over 9 years of clinical experience and I understand many of the societal, family, and interpersonal factors that contribute to the challenges we face today. I have a strong passion for working with children with conduct, depression, anxiety and ADHD issues. I enjoy helping families and individuals find their confidence and strength during times of adversity.
Able Counseling & Associates, Inc.
Counselor, LPCC, NCC, PhD(c)
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44121
While I may not change past ( personal, relationship, marriage, family or business) situations, I can help you to better understand and resolve your current situation and guide you to a happier and successful personal and professional life. By applying complementary individual, couple, family or group therapy techniques to unearth long-standing patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a meaningful and purposeful life. My team also provide EAP Consultations, Critical Incident Training & Response worldwide (24/7) Benefits:
While I may not change past ( personal, relationship, marriage, family or business) situations, I can help you to better understand and resolve your current situation and guide you to a happier and successful personal and professional life. By applying complementary individual, couple, family or group therapy techniques to unearth long-standing patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a meaningful and purposeful life. My team also provide EAP Consultations, Critical Incident Training & Response worldwide (24/7) Benefits:
David Mandapat
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44119 (Online Only)
Sometimes, life is overwhelming. Sometimes, we need help. Sometimes, personal adversity comes suddenly. Unexpected life changes can stop us in our tracks. But sometimes personal adversity can be subtle, too.
Sometimes, life is overwhelming. Sometimes, we need help. Sometimes, personal adversity comes suddenly. Unexpected life changes can stop us in our tracks. But sometimes personal adversity can be subtle, too.
Mark Lovinger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
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.
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.
Jonathan Richardson
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mayfield, OH 44143
Individuals thrive toward their potential when their relationships are healthy and supportive. Being in healthy relationship is how we, as individuals and families, are sustained in the long term. Relationships that are healthy are consistent, have structure, are interdependent, and provide instruction that fosters individual and collective resiliency and progress.
When relationships are in crisis, individuals must be guided toward identifying the behaviors and attitudes that bring on conflict. When this awareness is achieved, change is possible. Here, attention to individual and relationship needs is equally important in the therapeutic process.
Individuals thrive toward their potential when their relationships are healthy and supportive. Being in healthy relationship is how we, as individuals and families, are sustained in the long term. Relationships that are healthy are consistent, have structure, are interdependent, and provide instruction that fosters individual and collective resiliency and progress.
When relationships are in crisis, individuals must be guided toward identifying the behaviors and attitudes that bring on conflict. When this awareness is achieved, change is possible. Here, attention to individual and relationship needs is equally important in the therapeutic process.
Peter Finnerty
Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44113
Not accepting new clients
Currently offering teletherapy/in-person. Clients are met where they are and tackle concerns by utilizing personal strengths and wellness practice. Clients who work with me desire to grow internally, professionally, interpersonally, and physically. I work with concerns ranging from academic/professional issues, transition & self-growth to anxiety, depression, and developmental issues. In addition clients come for couples and family concerns and always receive affirmative, culturally-responsive counseling. LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and others marginalized by society are affirmed, celebrated, and honored on their journey toward liberation.
Currently offering teletherapy/in-person. Clients are met where they are and tackle concerns by utilizing personal strengths and wellness practice. Clients who work with me desire to grow internally, professionally, interpersonally, and physically. I work with concerns ranging from academic/professional issues, transition & self-growth to anxiety, depression, and developmental issues. In addition clients come for couples and family concerns and always receive affirmative, culturally-responsive counseling. LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and others marginalized by society are affirmed, celebrated, and honored on their journey toward liberation.
Michael Pennington
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, IMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44113
Not accepting new clients
As both a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a variety of concerns. My goal is to meet you where you are at, and ensure that your experience in counseling is one that is both safe and comfortable. I want to be able to create a safe space filled with empathy and warmth. Together, in this space we can form a collaborative relationship that will work to access the barriers and patterns that exist as well as identify goals that will foster change and growth.
As both a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a variety of concerns. My goal is to meet you where you are at, and ensure that your experience in counseling is one that is both safe and comfortable. I want to be able to create a safe space filled with empathy and warmth. Together, in this space we can form a collaborative relationship that will work to access the barriers and patterns that exist as well as identify goals that will foster change and growth.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.