Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Ohio

We warmly welcome you to our private practice located in Westlake! We are a group of caring psychologists, psychiatrists and counselors. We appreciate how difficult it is to take the first step in this journey. Our mission is to provide a safe space that is warm and inviting, where healing can occur. Some of our providers offer evening, weekend and telemental (online video platform) appointments. We do our best to schedule initial appointments as soon as possible following your call! Our team is committed to working hand in hand with you, to meet your specific needs!

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel better? Happier? Now more than ever, people feel anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. It shouldn't be so hard to live a better life. We will start with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. I help you put a plan in place to move forward, and celebrate successes along the way!

Empowered Healing is a group practice with therapists who believe everyone deserves to experience the relief that comes from an increased sense of empowerment over the negative life experience/s that have led to emotional struggles that impact their fulfillment in life. All of the therapists have experience in providing treatment for depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, C-PTSD, and PTSD. Through support, inner strength, and hope, we truly believe that healing is possible. We now offer private yoga and Reiki services to aid in your healing journey.

If you want help with deeply personal and confidential matters, either for yourself, or in your relationship(s), I am able to help both individuals and couples work through difficult emotions and concerns. If you are committed to exploring your history, reflecting, and gaining self-awareness, in the interest of your personal growth, I can help with my professional experience and training. If you want to work on your relationship, either to move out of crisis, or to fine-tune it and be have greater emotional intimacy, I am happy to work with you. I enjoy new challenges, and helping others find greater satisfaction in their lives.

Everyone needs someone to tell their story to and I am here to listen to yours. I specialize in working with adults and emerging adults struggling with the symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, complex trauma, relational issues, body image issues, and perfectionism. My goal is to provide a safe, collaborative, and trauma-informed environment in which you can feel empowered to recognize your unique capacity for personal growth and change.

The space of therapy is for you to connect with a sense of curiosity, calm, compassion, presence, creativity - your truest Self. We all love, parent, and experience emotions differently. We exist at the intersection of gender, race, culture, age, sexual orientation and many other layers that make us unique as individuals. I enjoy working within this diversity to explore parts of you that are struggling and guide you to find creative solutions. Over 25 years of experience in community and private practice settings, in the US and in Latin America, helped me cultivate a multicultural perspective.

Hi There! Because you are here on this page, I will assume that you or your loved ones are having a particularly difficult time with an impossibly challenging set of problems. From that perspective, I am truly sorry that you and yours are struggling. With that said, I am a Board Certified Coach and Pastoral/Spiritual Counselor and I am glad that I might be able to help you find your way back to a sense of ordinary, normal, or maybe even better than it's ever been. I can confess to you that I have personally felt as bad as you may feel now. That doesn't mean that I know how you feel - I do not think anyone could know that.

Currently providing telehealth for Ohio and North Carolina. Hello! I understand you may be facing numerous challenges in your life that have led you here. Whether something occurred in your past or more recently, it has likely triggered flashbacks, anxiety, depression, stress, relational difficulties, work-related issues, or an overall sense of being overwhelmed. You might have sought therapy previously without finding lasting relief, finding yourself inundated once again with memories and negative thoughts. I teach each client in their 1st session how to control their symptoms through amazing neuroscience techniques.

I believe everyone is the master of their life so that I believe my job, as a counselor, is to explore and guide my client to recognize and use their strengths then accompany them navigating out of the struggling period in life. I appreciate to have the privilege being the witness of their journey. I am an immigrant from Taiwan which made me understand the possible barriers from the cultural perspectives. I am fluent in Mandarin and Taiwanese beside English.

I have experience working with all types of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and complex trauma. My secondary specialties include severe chronic mental illness, relationship problems, recovery from previous domestic violence, LTGBQ+ concerns, self-harm, and developmental or attachment wounds from childhood. I continue to take continuing education classes to improve my knowledge and skills in these areas. I especially enjoy working with clients motivated to improve their lives and willing to take responsibility for their success rather than expecting others to do their work.

Life isn’t perfect, it can be an unpredictable journey. Sometimes figuring out the next step on the journey can leave you feeling stuck and frustrated. Processing through these moments alone can be difficult. My goal is to offer guidance and support to individuals through these moments. I think we all can relate to life being challenging and sometimes we’re too close to be able to see through it.

In my time as a counselor, I have cultivated a knack for working with adolescents and young adults, and a passion for educating others about healthy relationships. I have the skills and experience to help those currently struggling with issues such as depression and anxiety, difficult life transitions, and traumatic experiences, among others. I am EMDR-trained and utilize a culturally sensitive, trauma-focused approach in my sessions. I approach my work with the understanding that you are a person before you are my client. This means I aim to tailor sessions to your individual needs, and firmly believe you are the expert on you.

My focus as a therapist is to assist you in personal healing and discovering your wholeness. Therapy is a process that allows us to reflect, discover, and grow. Often feelings of depression and anxiety, self-esteem and relationship issues, addiction and trauma can block us from feeling "ok", and fully integrated into the life we want. My training in EMDR, as well as IFS informed EMDR, TF-CBT, blended with a utilization of mindfulness principles and "parts work" serve to assist my clients in healing and growth. I am also certified in SSP, a non-invasive application of Polyvagal Theory,

Looking for a counselor can be exciting and intimidating as the first step towards your healing or having more peace in your life. Whatever the need, I am glad you are here and looking into doing more for yourself or your family. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in working with those with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and people who want better communication and peace in their lives. Whatever your struggle, you do not have to go through it alone.

Since 2005, I have been privileged to work with adults to help improve communication, heal past traumas, and overcome difficult situations that have created emotional upheaval. Whether you are entering counseling with hopes of restoring a relationship, experiencing a new found sense of confidence, or simply knowing you will be heard, I would be honored to work with you. Through counseling, we work together to develop a plan that will help you overcome your current situation and build a sense of strength and resilience so you know you can face other challenges with greater confidence.

I am passionate about supporting clients to achieve personal mental and emotional growth while overcoming obstacles such as trauma, LGBTQ+ identity or cultural issues, mood or anxiety disorders, complex grief, anger, difficulty with effective communication, and co-occurring dependency. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for adults to learn to overcome barriers to meet their life goals and become their most authentic self. My style is collaborative and I customize the therapy to the client’s unique needs.

My goal is to provide excellent client focused counseling to older teens and adults. My graduate training at the University of Dayton equipped me with a passion and the tools to serve our local population. I believe that every client is unique and that my approach aims to meet people where they are and help guide them to where they want to be. I hope that you will find me to be trustworthy, reflective, insightful, calming and safe. I hold the counseling relationship to be something special, it allows the client a place to explore, heal and grow and I am honored when I am included in this journey.

Welcome to Calvary Behavioral Health, where healing meets faith. At our practice, we offer a unique approach to therapy that integrates Christian principles with evidence-based techniques to provide holistic care for individuals seeking mental and emotional well-being. Whether you're a devout Christian seeking therapy that aligns with your faith or someone from any background looking for compassionate support, we welcome you with open arms.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor providing therapy services to adults and adolescents in Lake and Ashtabula Counties through Matt McKee Counseling Services, LLC. I have over 15 years experience in helping roles. In my practice, I embrace a Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) approach, offer Christian Counseling, and provide EMDR Therapy. Services include individual, couples, and family therapy for depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, as well as other concerns. I am a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, the EMDR International Association, and a U.S. Army Veteran.