Therapists in Avon Lake, OH
Divorce is a difficult thing to deal with and can be devastating on you as well as your family. No matter the reason for the divorce, just having the family dynamic changed so drastically is a major upheaval. There are many therapists in Avon Lake who are trained and experienced in family therapy issues like divorce.
Avon Lake is located on Lake Erie and is also considered a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation because of their dedication to natural spaces. Getting back to nature can be a good way to heal and bond with your family after divorce. Talk to a therapist in Avon Lake about what you can do to heal the pain.
Anna Lehew
Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LICSW,EMDR
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
12 years offering treatment
I realize it feels risky to come to counseling, however, my approach is nonjudgmental and collaborative, working with the you to identify the root cause of problems so we can identify solutions for moving forward! I view my clients as courageous for taking this first step toward change! I have a master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh (2014) and am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in West Virginia and Ohio. I specialize in working with youth and adults who are experiencing mental health symptoms, PTSD, addiction, and/ or behavioral issues. I also work with couples and families to help them make changes that allow them to effectively communicate, work through conflicts in a skilled way and be able to be genuinely affectionate with each other. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify, evaluate, and if necessary, modify problematic patterns of thinking and acquire behavioral skills to manage emotional distress. I provide appropriate diagnostic assessment and evidence based interventions. I am trained in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adolescent-Community Reinforcement Approach, Functional Family Therapy and EMDR.
Erwin McIntosh
Clinician
License Type(s): LPCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD
13 years offering treatment
Hello! Erwin McIntosh III here, but please call me "Mac." I have been in the helping profession for ten years now. I started out as a qualified mental health specialist and after getting my Master's Degree in Counseling Education, I obtained my License in Professional Counseling in the state of Ohio in 2015. In January of 2021, I became a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio which means that I became an independent counselor. I have worked with a many Clients in a variety of settings including adults in nursing homes, residential homes, and parents of school aged children. I apply motivational interviewing as a foundation for the integration therapy that I utilize to help Clients heal using Person-Centered approach, explore their choices to improve them using Reality Therapy, examine their self-view to improve self-esteem using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and finally address the need to develop peace, mindfulness, and acceptance using Peace and Mindfulness techniques. By helping the Client heal from trauma, we open the door to new positive thoughts, a new positive mood, and a new outlook which leads to new positive choices. You learn that there is more to your life than the trauma you endured which leads to more balanced self-view and world view. Decisions can now be made from a broader framework based on hope, not pain from a past left behind physically but not mentally or emotionally. "We have to let go of what was, to enjoy what is." "We can't accept new love, if we are clutching to old pain." If you will permit me, I will use empathic listening, motivational interviewing, and integration therapy to help you heal and learn to love yourself.
Valerie Pinkney-Duke
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger management
21 years offering treatment
I am Licensed in Ohio with over 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients cope with addiction, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, trauma, and abuse. I have a diverse history and have worked with teens and adults in individual and group settings. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where feelings, thoughts, and topics of faith can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to take the first step towards a change. I look forward to supporting and empowering you on this journey.
Anmarie Antenucci
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
31 years offering treatment
I am a LISW-S, OSW-C in Ohio with 31 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem and have worked with cancer patients for 21 years. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming any challenges you may be experiencing. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Barbara Frye
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment
I am a licensed therapist in Ohio and Florida, with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients work through stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, finding motivation, work on self esteem and confidence, and manage depression. My belief is that with the right guidance and support, a person can gain knowledge and tools on how to work through life changes and be able to move forward from them . I believe people have the ability and strength to help themselves navigate through life challenges and overcome them, they may need help accessing or finding that strength with in them to work through it. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that journey.
Cheryl Peterson
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes
4 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Ohio with 3 years of professional work experience. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and do not require supervision. I work with people from age eight and up. I have experience working in a school setting as well. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & depression. 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. I do use cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Jenna Van Houten
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment
Hi! My name is Jenna and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor [LPCC] in the state of Ohio with 5 years of professional working experience (6 if inclusive to clinical internship). I have had successful involvement in assisting people to overcome and cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders; relationship needs, communication skills, and family or group conflict and challenges; general life adjustments; and in addressing the day-to-day "life-isms" that can sometimes impact us from being our best, most esteemed and comfortable selves. The majority of my experience has been with youth, young adults, and couples or families from high-risk populations, whether that be those struggling with or impacted by substance use, legal involvement, family disruption and separation, multiple traumas, and otherwise. I tend to utilize an eclectic approach predominantly rooted in DBT, ACT, and CBT therapies while also strongly holding space to validate the life experiences that made an undoubtable impact on you along the way. I truly believe that you are the expert of your own life-- no one will know you or know how to heal you better than you-- but I would be honored to walk next to you in support along the way. I frequently incorporate radical acceptance, authenticity and identity development; genuine connection; autonomy; and education into my practice. I believe that the first key to change is awareness... you have to know what it is in order to change it, and we have to GROW through what we GO through! I tend to take a more casual, conversational approach-- offering a blend of professionally trained and skilled mental health therapy with empathy, humor, and some degree of 'nerding out' to improve insight and help strengthen stability in sense of self.
Jerome Rivers
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCoaching
20 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Ohio with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, & executive coaching. I also have experience working with professional coaching. 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 takes courage as well as wisdom, so congratulations!!! Now let's get started!!!
Ashley Arthur
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
6 years offering treatment
Hi there, and welcome! I'm a licensed therapist in Ohio with over five years of professional experience. My approach goes beyond textbooks—I’m a real-life therapist who values open-mindedness and practicality in addressing life’s challenges. I specialize in helping individuals navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring our conversations and treatment plans to meet your unique needs. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life is a courageous decision, and I’m here to walk that path with you. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make the changes you desire. Let’s get started on this journey—your best life is waiting.
Jonathan Goelz
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue
10 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California, Florida, and New Jersey with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression. 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.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Avon Lake?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Avon Lake that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Avon Lake available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Avon Lake 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, Avon Lake therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Avon Lake region and in the state of Ohio.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Avon Lake 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 Avon Lake may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Avon Lake offering online therapy or in person?
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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