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Miranda J Villard
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, OH 44212
As a clinician, I value genuineness and authenticity. This forms the foundation from which I work with clients. I want to work with you to manage your chronic mental health issues, develop coping skills, work through trauma, and empower your authentic self. I do this in a variety of ways by enlisting your expertise on yourself combined with multiple treatment modalities tailored to your unique needs.
As a clinician, I value genuineness and authenticity. This forms the foundation from which I work with clients. I want to work with you to manage your chronic mental health issues, develop coping skills, work through trauma, and empower your authentic self. I do this in a variety of ways by enlisting your expertise on yourself combined with multiple treatment modalities tailored to your unique needs.
(330) 460-0896 View (330) 460-0896
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Mary Fuentes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212  (Online Only)
My name is Mary and I have been working with clients and families for over 20 years. My focus is on strength-based therapy and meeting clients where they are currently in their lives.My focus is to help empower others to find the best version of themselves thru mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and by helping to build better coping and self care. Life can be hard, very hard and often unfair.
My name is Mary and I have been working with clients and families for over 20 years. My focus is on strength-based therapy and meeting clients where they are currently in their lives.My focus is to help empower others to find the best version of themselves thru mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and by helping to build better coping and self care. Life can be hard, very hard and often unfair.
(380) 221-8443 View (380) 221-8443
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Lindsay Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212  (Online Only)
Lindsay is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio. She graduated from the University of Southern California with her doctorate in social work where she is focused on the impact of social isolation. Lindsay’s experience includes working with clients of all ages and has worked at a women’s homeless shelter, K-8 schools, and a community-based agency. Additionally, she volunteered providing crisis counseling on a text-based platform. Before Lindsay’s social work career, she served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Lindsay is passionate about providing client-centered care to both children and adults.
Lindsay is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio. She graduated from the University of Southern California with her doctorate in social work where she is focused on the impact of social isolation. Lindsay’s experience includes working with clients of all ages and has worked at a women’s homeless shelter, K-8 schools, and a community-based agency. Additionally, she volunteered providing crisis counseling on a text-based platform. Before Lindsay’s social work career, she served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Lindsay is passionate about providing client-centered care to both children and adults.
(380) 204-9059 View (380) 204-9059
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Christina R Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212
I enjoy working with clients who may be struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, emotional management, poor self-esteem, experiencing grief and loss; who are motivated and open to change and doing homework, and who desire to be a healthier version of themselves.
I enjoy working with clients who may be struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, emotional management, poor self-esteem, experiencing grief and loss; who are motivated and open to change and doing homework, and who desire to be a healthier version of themselves.
(740) 227-8168 View (740) 227-8168
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Raquel Garrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, ME, LPC
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212
Are you struggling with anxious or ruminating thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, lethargy, lack of motivation, or isolation, which may have been manageable previously but now is an issue? You may struggle with creating a support network or having boundaries with others. Are there unresolved trauma issues that you may not be acknowledging? You are looking for insight & help with your active symptoms, like managing your anxiety, ruminating thoughts, or negative self-talk. You would like to develop coping skills that are easily applicable to your daily routine while increasing the quality of your supports.
Are you struggling with anxious or ruminating thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, lethargy, lack of motivation, or isolation, which may have been manageable previously but now is an issue? You may struggle with creating a support network or having boundaries with others. Are there unresolved trauma issues that you may not be acknowledging? You are looking for insight & help with your active symptoms, like managing your anxiety, ruminating thoughts, or negative self-talk. You would like to develop coping skills that are easily applicable to your daily routine while increasing the quality of your supports.
(216) 424-5598 View (216) 424-5598
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Raquel Garrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, ME , LPC
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212
Are you struggling with anxious or ruminating thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, lethargy, lack of motivation, or isolation, which may have been manageable previously but now is an issue? You may struggle with creating a support network or having boundaries with others. Are there unresolved trauma issues that you may not be acknowledging? You are looking for insight & help with your active symptoms, like managing your anxiety, ruminating thoughts, or negative self-talk. You would like to develop coping skills that are easily applicable to your daily routine while increasing the quality of your supports.
Are you struggling with anxious or ruminating thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, lethargy, lack of motivation, or isolation, which may have been manageable previously but now is an issue? You may struggle with creating a support network or having boundaries with others. Are there unresolved trauma issues that you may not be acknowledging? You are looking for insight & help with your active symptoms, like managing your anxiety, ruminating thoughts, or negative self-talk. You would like to develop coping skills that are easily applicable to your daily routine while increasing the quality of your supports.
(330) 574-8179 View (330) 574-8179
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Matthew Gerstacker
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, OH 44212
Each individual in the therapeutic alliance is the ideal client for one simple reason - we are each uniquely in a rut, stuck, or confused. To this end imagine being in a pit of quicksand without any sense of direction, worth, or hope. People will walk by and offer advice on how to get out. Others might provide a utensil or medication. Yet none of these address the immediate situation of being in the pit of quicksand. My experience has taught me that clients want someone who will get in the pit with them, without question or judgement. They just do not want to be stuck alone. So I offer to sit with them and just be present.
Each individual in the therapeutic alliance is the ideal client for one simple reason - we are each uniquely in a rut, stuck, or confused. To this end imagine being in a pit of quicksand without any sense of direction, worth, or hope. People will walk by and offer advice on how to get out. Others might provide a utensil or medication. Yet none of these address the immediate situation of being in the pit of quicksand. My experience has taught me that clients want someone who will get in the pit with them, without question or judgement. They just do not want to be stuck alone. So I offer to sit with them and just be present.
(234) 230-7190 View (234) 230-7190
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Gabrielle Gallet de St Aurin
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212  (Online Only)
Hello! I am couple and family therapist, which allows me to hold space and acknowledge the multitude of different factors that influence a person, family or couple. I received her Master's from Appalachian State University. I utilizes evidence-based practices like experiential family therapy, DBT, and CBT. In addition, I am trained in EMDR Therapy. I also uses painting, drawing, sculpture, and play with all ages. When we live in spaces of meeting other people’s expectations, how can we ever discover who we authentically are? My role as a therapist is to create a space where you are able to be authentically yourself.
Hello! I am couple and family therapist, which allows me to hold space and acknowledge the multitude of different factors that influence a person, family or couple. I received her Master's from Appalachian State University. I utilizes evidence-based practices like experiential family therapy, DBT, and CBT. In addition, I am trained in EMDR Therapy. I also uses painting, drawing, sculpture, and play with all ages. When we live in spaces of meeting other people’s expectations, how can we ever discover who we authentically are? My role as a therapist is to create a space where you are able to be authentically yourself.
(614) 683-2518 View (614) 683-2518
Photo of Amy Mancini, IMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Amy Mancini
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, OH 44212
When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change. I will offer you a safe space to learn to see things differently. Whether in-person or virtually, we will work together to identify negative patterns that keep you unable to move forward. Life is difficult so why should we do it alone? It would be my honor to help you find healing and restoration in your life.
When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change. I will offer you a safe space to learn to see things differently. Whether in-person or virtually, we will work together to identify negative patterns that keep you unable to move forward. Life is difficult so why should we do it alone? It would be my honor to help you find healing and restoration in your life.
(513) 373-4907 View (513) 373-4907
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Elizabeth Boblitt
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212  (Online Only)
Hi. My name is Liz. I was born and raised in West Virginia. I wanted to be a therapist since I was 13 years old. I received a BA in Applied Psychology at Cedarville University. I completed a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Valparaiso University. I have been a therapist since 2001. I am a wife and mother of two. I have been married for 25 years. I have a daughter who is 14 and a son who is 11. I volunteer in my church's nursery. I enjoy reading, writing, knitting, crafting, and sports.
Hi. My name is Liz. I was born and raised in West Virginia. I wanted to be a therapist since I was 13 years old. I received a BA in Applied Psychology at Cedarville University. I completed a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Valparaiso University. I have been a therapist since 2001. I am a wife and mother of two. I have been married for 25 years. I have a daughter who is 14 and a son who is 11. I volunteer in my church's nursery. I enjoy reading, writing, knitting, crafting, and sports.
(614) 810-7381 View (614) 810-7381
Photo of Christina R Hall, LISW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Christina R Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212
I enjoy working with clients who may be struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, emotional management, poor self-esteem, experiencing grief and loss; who are motivated and open to change and doing homework, and who desire to be a healthier version of themselves.
I enjoy working with clients who may be struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, emotional management, poor self-esteem, experiencing grief and loss; who are motivated and open to change and doing homework, and who desire to be a healthier version of themselves.
(216) 616-4185 View (216) 616-4185
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Donna J Wilson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212  (Online Only)
Being born and raised in the Detroit Michigan area, and having lived in several other cities in Michigan, Ohio, and Washington State has given me an appreciation of the wonder and beauty of diversity. Before I was able to attend college to be what I really wanted to be in life, I worked as an auto mechanic, painter, and crane operator in a steel mill.
Being born and raised in the Detroit Michigan area, and having lived in several other cities in Michigan, Ohio, and Washington State has given me an appreciation of the wonder and beauty of diversity. Before I was able to attend college to be what I really wanted to be in life, I worked as an auto mechanic, painter, and crane operator in a steel mill.
(380) 800-6058 View (380) 800-6058
Photo of Shelley Weatherspoon, LISW, LICDC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Shelley Weatherspoon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LICDC
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212  (Online Only)
When a person feels they have lost their way, it is often because they have lost their why. My ideal client is someone who is it trying to get back on track, reach goals, find their why so they can see their way. I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome their struggles and live healthier, happier lives. I am committed to providing professional, ethical, compassionate and effective support to any person who is depressed, angry, frustrated, irritated, stressed, anxious, traumatized or grieving. My passion lies in empowering others to heal and thrive, one step at a time.
When a person feels they have lost their way, it is often because they have lost their why. My ideal client is someone who is it trying to get back on track, reach goals, find their why so they can see their way. I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome their struggles and live healthier, happier lives. I am committed to providing professional, ethical, compassionate and effective support to any person who is depressed, angry, frustrated, irritated, stressed, anxious, traumatized or grieving. My passion lies in empowering others to heal and thrive, one step at a time.
(614) 810-4143 View (614) 810-4143
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Jessica Horvat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212  (Online Only)
Jessica Horvat is a masters level, licensed clinical therapist with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals and couples. Ms. Horvat is known for her dynamic and inclusive approach to mental health care. With a deep understanding that each client's journey is unique, she integrates a variety of evidence-based techniques such as Dialectic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, EMDR, Emotion Focused Therapy, Somatic Experiencing and Motivational Interviewing.
Jessica Horvat is a masters level, licensed clinical therapist with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals and couples. Ms. Horvat is known for her dynamic and inclusive approach to mental health care. With a deep understanding that each client's journey is unique, she integrates a variety of evidence-based techniques such as Dialectic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, EMDR, Emotion Focused Therapy, Somatic Experiencing and Motivational Interviewing.
(380) 221-8572 View (380) 221-8572

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Psychodynamic Therapists

Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?

Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.

How long does psychodynamic therapy last?

Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.

Does psychodynamic therapy work?

Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.

What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?

Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.