Meet Our Dedicated Clinicians

I bring over 20 years of healthcare experience, providing mental health and clinical social work services in hospitals, private practice, and post-acute settings. I am passionate about fair and equal access to mental health and advocate for those in need, supporting access to mental health and healthy aging. I am your advocate in person centered care, in collaboration with all your health care providers.

I bring a wealth of experience in treament of mental health, including implementiing CBT, DBT, and individual treatment modalities. Areas of focus include depression, anxiety, personality disorders, grief and loss, along with adjustment disorders.

Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you’re facing anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can offer a space for healing and growth. I provide a warm, supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment.

After graduating from the Mandel school of Applied Social Science (MSASS) in the May of 2005 I have always had the desire to help others. The concept which I wanted to attain was to work closely with patients and make a difference in their lives. I knew it would take time to become a professional who can work with others and help them manage their daily lives all while adapting to personal problems from which they may be going through. I also knew there would be a wide range of social variables which must be implemented as well, such as domestic violence, poverty, drug use, etc. But overall, education and experience have paid off.

There are many characteristics I possess – and all are needed – to work well with patients during difficult times. Most obvious is being a “people person” i.e. easily willing to talk with another individual, yet still willing to hear them well/their thoughts. Another item I’m great about is helping patients resolve conflict without their feelings (such as anger) coming first. This has been important for many of my first-time patients who may have never worked with a therapist before. I have had plenty of patients learn how to resort more to problem-solving first, a concept which again helped to control his/her excessive feelings over gain control. In general, establishing an open and trustworthy relationship with my patients has been a vital first step in creating the foundation for creating the most effective relationship possible to help them reach their goals and succeed in therapy.

Finally, when working with anyone we must believe there is capacity for change. As a professional therapist I have always believed that people can, and do, change by providing the utmost optimism and hope to them – even if they believe there is none. It is also important through the change process to help the client set attainable goals as well. By keeping solid boundaries along with proper empathy when needed, changes can be accomplished to make a difference in one’s life. And in the long run, futuristic goals can then be accomplished that way.

MY CONCEPT

I need evidence. I base all if my practice upon years of study that were based upon community development and the creation, dissemination, evaluation, and integration of evidence-based practices. Servicing society today works only when going about the process(es) which have been proven to be successful with past patients. If we as professionals continue building upon associations with others in learning how to help others, we are going in the right direction.

“Who can take away suffering without entering it?” – Henri Nouwen.

Many of the people who come to see me are suffering in some way, be it big or small, and are searching for a way to make sense of what is happening to them. Whether it is figuring out how to deal with your emotions, building better boundaries with the people you love, or finding your way towards healing after having been hurt, I am here to cheer you on and help you get where you want to be. I have a decade of experience working with autism and developmental disabilities, couples and families, individuals dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, and more severe mental health disorders. I am a trained behavior analyst as well as a marriage and family therapist, and this allows me to help my clients in novel ways. Your story is important. Your experience is important. I believe that the work of the therapist is to help you find health and balance both in your life and in your relationships. The work is always yours to do, but I am here to help you identify the things that are stopping you from being successful. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey.

I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who takes a personalized approach to care. I believe treatment should be as unique as the person, which is why I offer support that may include medication management, therapy, collaboration with other providers, and education on overall wellness. My philosophy is that a healthy mind and body go hand in hand, and my goal is to walk alongside you as you work toward balance, healing, and a better quality of life. I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.

Danielle is a Certified Nutrition Coach as well as a Certified Group Fitness Instructor through the Athletics and Fitness Association of America. She is dedicated to providing constant support and education in the ongoing process of building wellness through movement, nutrition, sleep, recovery and stress management to enhance one’s overall mental and physical health. As a former college athlete and mom of 2 young children, she hopes to provide balance, strength and healing in each and every one of her client’s busy lives! 

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. A relationship with a counselor is a caring space where one can be themselves without worries of judgment. 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.

Nadege is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families through school-based therapy and outpatient settings.  Nadege views therapy as a joint venture where shared knowledge and skills are combined to create solutions. Nadege works from a collaborative, strengths-based approach, assisting and supporting clients to be the author of their own lives.  She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, family changes, parenting, self-esteem, trauma, and is LGBTQIA+ friendly.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Chemical Dependency
Counselor who believes healing happens in relationships, especially the relationship we
have with ourselves.
When I am not working with clients, I love spending time with my family and playing with
Burberry, our Golden Doodle, who keeps life joyful and grounded.
My work is rooted in helping people get beneath surface symptoms and into the deeper
patterns driving them. I am especially drawn to schema work and narrative therapy,
helping clients understand the “subconscious tapes” that often play in the background of
their lives. Many of the beliefs and survival strategies that once protected us can, over
time, become barriers to the life we want. Therapy can be a space to gently examine
those patterns, loosen their grip, and begin authoring a different story.
I take a systemic, collaborative approach that de-pathologizes problems rather than
people. I integrate a truly person-centered approach to the therapeutic space blending
narrative therapy and schema work, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed
care to help individuals, couples, and families move toward meaningful, sustainable
change. Clients are not broken—they are often responding in understandable ways to
painful experiences—and that healing begins when we approach those experiences
with curiosity, compassion, and courage.
Across outpatient, telehealth, and institutional settings, I have had the privilege of
working with adolescents through older adults navigating substance use, trauma,
mental health challenges, and family relationship struggles under the supervision of Dr.
Heather Katafiasz. Whether in individual, couples, family, or group work, I enjoy helping
people identify strengths, develop practical goals, and reconnect with values that
support the lives they want to build.
I earned my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral
University, where I was inducted into Delta Kappa, the International Honor Society for
Marriage and Family Therapy. Beyond clinical practice, I have contributed to wellness
programming and facilitated community recovery initiatives, including the My Family
Recovers program for the Cleveland Police Department.
At the heart of my work there is a simple belief: the most important healing we do is
learning how to come back into a kinder, more honest relationship with ourselves.

Hello! My name is Linda and I am a licensed professional counselor who works with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, women’s issues, and major life transitions. I received a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at Bowling Green State University.

I am dedicated to helping people navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding. My approach is humanistic and client-centered — I believe healing begins with a genuine, trusting connection where you feel seen, heard, and valued for who you are. In our work together, I utilize evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and EMDR to help you gain insight, build resilience, and create meaningful change.

My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, strengthen your sense of self, and move toward a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.

I have experience working in several different fields throughout the past five years. I have worked at Stella Maris in the detox unit, where I became very knowledgeable about addiction and how to help those who struggle with it. I have experience in school-based therapy with OhioGuidestone as I spent the school year of 2021-2022 working with children who struggle with anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems. For the past 3 years, I have worked for the National Suicide Hotline, providing ongoing 24/7 emotional support. This job has allowed me to see a plethora of different diagnoses and taught me how to work with several different communities. I have specialized in crisis work and how to meet people where they are in order to provide effective services. While doing crisis work, I also worked in private practice telehealth therapy. 

I have discovered that working with children and helping them grow into strong, independent, and caring individuals is part of my purpose, and I cannot wait to work with you! Talking openly with someone about our problems can be really hard. My goal is for you to always feel safe and heard as we dive into places of the mind that you may never have explored. By taking this journey with you, I hope to work together to discover the unhelpful and negative thinking patterns that often lead us to where we are today. It is important to understand where these thoughts are coming from so that we can begin to make the changes we want to see in our lives.

I’m so glad you landed here! Sometimes we don’t know how to ask for help or what that process looks like. I promise to meet you exactly where you are at and help you get to where you want to be. Throughout therapy, I aim to foster a realistic but encouraging environment so that everyone feels heard and understood. I hope to see you soon!

Kristen received her bachelor’s degree in social work and her master’s degree in counseling from John Carroll University. She is a Licensed Social Worker.

Kristen uses a holistic approach by looking at every aspect of the individual and their experiences to aid in treatment and healing. She is dedicated to building a safe, collaborative therapeutic environment to help her clients reach their goals.

Kristen’s primary focus is to work with children, teens, and adults struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, adoption issues, trauma, and attachment issues. She blends Cognitive –Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered and Strengths-Based approaches.

She believes with education and specialized therapy services individuals can learn how to develop and implement coping mechanisms and change old, repetitive patterns.

I believe that all people deserve a safe, affirming space to share our stories. My approach is grounded in narrative therapy, which focuses on exploring and making meaning of the experiences that shape our lives, including stories of loss, trauma, and resilience. I work collaboratively with clients to help them feel heard, and supported, as well as ensuring they feel empowered in therapy. I know that coming into therapy can be daunting, so I always acknowledge clients’ courage!

I also recognize that our experiences live not only in our minds, but in our bodies. For this reason, I use a trauma-informed, somatic approach. I believe it is important to explore all aspects of ourselves in healing: thoughts, emotions, and our physical selves. Lastly, therapy can be challenging (but also hopefully fun, at times!). For that reason, I actively encourage self-compassion and self-care between sessions. You are worth it!