Psychologist Greta Brooks providing different types of therapy in Akron

Greta Brooks

Clinician
License Type(s): M.S., M.Ed., LPC, CRC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
20 years offering treatment

With over two decades of experience in the counseling field, I am a seasoned and devoted professional currently serving at Better Help. My diverse and comprehensive background includes roles such as a Special Education Teacher, Psychology Instructor, Executive Director, Lead Therapist at an outpatient drug treatment facility, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor managing a Transition Caseload, and a Disability Services Counselor, where I provided assistance with ADA Accommodations for students with impairments. My academic pursuit in the psychology and counseling sphere began with earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Tuskegee University. I then advanced to Troy University where I obtained a Master of Science degree in Counseling & Human Development. Further deepening my expertise, I completed a Master of Education in Rehabilitation Counseling from Auburn University. As a testament to my dedication and competence, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the states of Texas, Colorado, and Arizona, along with being a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) recognized across all 50 states. My counseling practice extends to a wide range of specialty areas such as ADD/ADHD, Anxiety and Panic disorders, Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bullying, Cultural and Ethical Issues, Depression, End of Life discussions, Isolation and Loneliness, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, counseling for survivors of Rape and Violent Crime, Trauma, and Workplace challenges. Over the years, I have honed my skills in several clinical approaches to therapy, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. My philosophy centers around meeting clients where they are in their journey. If you are serious, committed, and prepared to enact change, I extend my utmost readiness to walk this path alongside you. Together, let's embark on this transformative journey.

Psychologist Dr. Marny Nedlin providing different types of therapy in Akron

Dr. Marny Nedlin

Clinician
License Type(s): PHD,LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
25 years offering treatment

I embrace a Client-Directed Outcome Informed approach to help clients better understand and manage their complex emotional lives and relationships. We work together to build healthy thinking patterns and coping responses to stressful situations while also increasing compassion and healthy self-esteem. Practicing for over 20 years, Dr. Nedlin is licensed in Arizona, Colorado, New York, and Florida where she provides clinical services to individuals, couples, families, and family businesses. Dr. Nedlin received her Ph.D. in Family & Marriage therapy and Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, The American Association of Family & Marriage and EMDRIA Dr. Nedlin embraces a Client-Directed Outcome Informed (CDOI) approach. She is EMDR trained. Effective therapy provides a process for helping clients to better understand and manage their complex emotional lives and relationships. While we cannot change difficult situations from our past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in our lives. Dr. Nedlin works with clients to: Reduce feelings of depression, stress, and anxiety; Build on client’s strengths to improve perspective; Build healthy thinking patterns and healthier coping responses to stressful situations while also increasing compassion and healthy self-esteem. Dr. Nedlin provides between-session worksheets to build retention. “If you are looking for support through a challenging situation, or you want to move toward a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals.”

Psychologist Penny Gifford providing different types of therapy in Akron

Penny Gifford

Clinician
License Type(s): MS, LAC, LCPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
29 years offering treatment

Your recovery begins here. I seek to help adults in individual sessions to integrate new and healthy skills to gain self-empowerment and improve your life. Whether you struggle with mental health issues or change of life issues the goal is to provide a supportive therapeutic environment to empower you to grow and make effective changes in your life. Creating a collaborative, non-judgmental and positive atmosphere is a crucial piece to your healing process and change. I have extensive experience with the following conditions: anger management, anxiety & stress, co-dependency, family discord, eating disorders, grief & loss, life purpose & transition, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, post- traumatic stress disorders. I employ treatment through integrative counseling by drawing on behavioral therapies, psychodynamic therapy & humanistic therapies to help you learn, grow and heal by guiding you through a directive and solution focused process.

Psychologist Jesse Weight providing different types of therapy in Akron

Jesse Weight

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger management
8 years offering treatment

Hi! My name is Jesse (She/ Her/ Hers). I am an EMDR certified counselor who specializes in trauma, in all of its many forms. I also have years of experience working with grief, disability issues, substance use disorders, self-harming behaviors, lgbt issues and providing gender affirming care. I work from an Existential and Feminist perspective that is inclusive, nonjudgemental and practical. This work is my passion and I am dedicated to providing my clients with skillfully delivered and effective therapies. Counseling is meant to yield results and I am careful to employ methods that are well supported by evidence and administered with transparency. Your brain belongs to you and I aim to provide an owner's manual! Should you feel in need of urgent help or that you are in crisis at any time during our work together; please call 1-800-273-TALK 24 hours a day; or 911. This forum does not provide any type of emergency services, so I want to be sure you know who to contact if you need immediate help.

Psychologist John Engebretson providing different types of therapy in Akron

John Engebretson

Clinician
License Type(s): LPCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
20 years offering treatment

I am a mental wellness counselor licensed in Ohio, Colorado, and Montana, currently residing in Ohio, with 20 years of experience working as a counselor in community-based settings. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, impulse-control disorders including substance use, and Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. I also have worked with many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Motivational Enhancement and Rational-Emotive Counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Brenda Perea providing different types of therapy in Akron

Brenda Perea

Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
33 years offering treatment

I am a licensed psychotherapist with 30 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide array of concerns to include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting problems, and challenges with career. I have also helped individuals who have experienced trauma. My therapy style is warm and caring. I believe in treating others with respect and compassion in a non judgmental environment. I enjoy empowering others and believe in teaching skills to help cope with life's ups and downs. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile and for taking the steps toward feeling better, and a more satisfying life. I will provide a safe, nurturing, confidential space, so that we may begin working toward the goals you would like to achieve for yourself. I look forward to meeting you!

Psychologist Janice Naranjo providing different types of therapy in Akron

Janice Naranjo

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching
15 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Colorado with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Wendy Richmond providing different types of therapy in Akron

Wendy Richmond

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGrief
5 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Colorado with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist David Woodrum providing different types of therapy in Akron

David Woodrum

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression
7 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Virginia, Colorado, Texas, and Nevada with over 20 years of combined professional experience in the mental health field (6 years of providing therapy). I have experience in a number of areas, and I'm focused on helping individuals with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Need an after hours therapist? I have live session availability after 6pm EST with some available time on weekends and very early mornings (6am to 8am). I recognize the needs of full time folks who struggle with finding someone outside of the normal 9 to 5 hours. Education Background: 2009-2012- Masters of Social Work, Radford University 2007-2009- Bachelor of Science: Human Services, Old Dominion University

Psychologist James McCann providing different types of therapy in Akron

James McCann

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,NCC,CAADC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment

Hello! My name is James McCann, and I love Recovery. I love everything about it. I'm fully prepared to go above and beyond to address your needs, and I'm committed to building a strong therapeutic relationship. I'm excited for the opportunity to be a part of your support network moving forward, and I'm confident that you will make progress as we work together in an effort for you to identify and realize your goals. As a counselor, I maintain a collaborative approach and take pride in establishing new partnerships. Without a doubt, I know that we can work together to define the appropriate goals and start down a path of healing and Recovery. I would be honored to be a part of your journey as we both grow together towards the realization of your fullest potential. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Georgia and completed my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. I'm a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) through the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a Person-Centered approach. I explore the relationship between our thoughts, emotions and behaviors while understanding the importance of autonomy. I maintain Unconditional Positive Regard at all times and strive to motivate and inspire. I look forward to working with you and getting to know you better as we navigate through the counseling process. Sincerely, James McCann, LPC, NCC, CAADC

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Mental health therapists in Akron available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Akron therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Akron therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Akron region and in the state of Colorado.

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Therapists in Akron can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Akron may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.

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