Child Therapists in Westlake, OH
Willow Arts & Wellness Center
Counselor, LPCC , NCC, LISW, NMT
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
Providing evidence-based treatment for Children, Adolescents, and Adults (including first responders), including but not limited to Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Substance Abuse, Decision Making, Disordered Eating, Grief, Divorce, Sexual Identity, Gender Identity, Codependence, Academics, Career, Peer Relationships, Coping Skills, and Life Transitions.
You are irreplaceable and worthy of true joy, peace, and contentment. So, are you ready to stop wishing for change, and excited to begin the process of moving toward wellness? We are passionate about offering holistic services to our clients by addressing needs pertaining to mental, emotional, and physical health in a warm, nurturing, and motivating environment. Within our sessions you’ll be accepted rather than judged, and we’ll engage in meaningful conversations designed to enhance self-reflection and insight, leading to dramatic changes.
Providing evidence-based treatment for Children, Adolescents, and Adults (including first responders), including but not limited to Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Substance Abuse, Decision Making, Disordered Eating, Grief, Divorce, Sexual Identity, Gender Identity, Codependence, Academics, Career, Peer Relationships, Coping Skills, and Life Transitions.
You are irreplaceable and worthy of true joy, peace, and contentment. So, are you ready to stop wishing for change, and excited to begin the process of moving toward wellness? We are passionate about offering holistic services to our clients by addressing needs pertaining to mental, emotional, and physical health in a warm, nurturing, and motivating environment. Within our sessions you’ll be accepted rather than judged, and we’ll engage in meaningful conversations designed to enhance self-reflection and insight, leading to dramatic changes.
Beth Pilous-Smith
Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145 (Online Only)
My name is Beth Pilous-Smith (Licensed in OHIO). As a therapist, I am passionate about empowering individuals. I aim to join you in successfully reaching your goals of repairing/resolving conflicts, lessening distress and emotional pain, solving problems, and enhancing your overall well-being. I work hard to create a safe, calm place where my clients feel supported and heard.
My name is Beth Pilous-Smith (Licensed in OHIO). As a therapist, I am passionate about empowering individuals. I aim to join you in successfully reaching your goals of repairing/resolving conflicts, lessening distress and emotional pain, solving problems, and enhancing your overall well-being. I work hard to create a safe, calm place where my clients feel supported and heard.
Kate Klancher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
It is my belief that the counseling process must be tailored to meet the individual’s needs. You may want to address the ways past experiences have shaped your life, learn skills to help cope with the issues you are currently facing, find a deeper meaning in your life, or move towards healing. Whatever your goals, we will work together to determine a way forward that will be most effective for you.
It is my belief that the counseling process must be tailored to meet the individual’s needs. You may want to address the ways past experiences have shaped your life, learn skills to help cope with the issues you are currently facing, find a deeper meaning in your life, or move towards healing. Whatever your goals, we will work together to determine a way forward that will be most effective for you.
Mallory Tedrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
Seeking out therapy can be a challenging, but vital first step in reducing anxieties related to past or present challenges. Finding the right therapist is just as important as the healing work itself. I have over 10-years of experience working with individuals dealing with grief, loss, childhood trauma, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress-disorder. I also specialize in working with families and individuals who have been affected by foster care and adoption.
Seeking out therapy can be a challenging, but vital first step in reducing anxieties related to past or present challenges. Finding the right therapist is just as important as the healing work itself. I have over 10-years of experience working with individuals dealing with grief, loss, childhood trauma, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress-disorder. I also specialize in working with families and individuals who have been affected by foster care and adoption.
Hannah Mansell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
Prior to joining private practice in 2020, my clinical experience consisted of collegial counseling, residential treatment for at-risk youth, with children/families in foster care, and with adults in long-term care.
As you leave our sessions, I strive to leave you feeling valued, accepted, and heard. To me, it is of the utmost importance to build genuine and trusting relationships with clients. This creates the foundation for healing. Together we will unpack what is getting in the way of you functioning at your best and determine a path forward. I will help you to connect with your feelings, build upon your strengths, reconstruct limiting beliefs, and determine which coping strategies make sense for you. Through our work together, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and learn to honor your most authentic you.
Prior to joining private practice in 2020, my clinical experience consisted of collegial counseling, residential treatment for at-risk youth, with children/families in foster care, and with adults in long-term care.
As you leave our sessions, I strive to leave you feeling valued, accepted, and heard. To me, it is of the utmost importance to build genuine and trusting relationships with clients. This creates the foundation for healing. Together we will unpack what is getting in the way of you functioning at your best and determine a path forward. I will help you to connect with your feelings, build upon your strengths, reconstruct limiting beliefs, and determine which coping strategies make sense for you. Through our work together, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and learn to honor your most authentic you.
Abbey Samide
Counselor, PCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
Therapy is a relationship building process to activate change to effectively meet your needs. I assist children, adolescents, adults and families supporting them in making changes to improve quality of life.
Therapy is a relationship building process to activate change to effectively meet your needs. I assist children, adolescents, adults and families supporting them in making changes to improve quality of life.
Jack Floyd Brunner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
Hello! I'm happy you're reading my profile since there are many profiles on this website. You might ask, "How am I different from other therapists?" Well, for starters, I am a man (I can't believe how many female therapists there are on Cleveland's west side!). My chief strength is helping adults, adolescents, and children who are struggling with depression and anxiety. I have been told by my clients they feel comfortable talking with me. Some of them have described me as calm and serene (My friends would laugh at this. Outside of therapy, I can be intense and anything but serene.)
Hello! I'm happy you're reading my profile since there are many profiles on this website. You might ask, "How am I different from other therapists?" Well, for starters, I am a man (I can't believe how many female therapists there are on Cleveland's west side!). My chief strength is helping adults, adolescents, and children who are struggling with depression and anxiety. I have been told by my clients they feel comfortable talking with me. Some of them have described me as calm and serene (My friends would laugh at this. Outside of therapy, I can be intense and anything but serene.)
Abbey Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
I work with individuals of all ages and specialize in children, adolescents, and teens.
It is courageous to seek support and I am privileged to be here to help. I believe the relationship between client and therapist is one of the greatest predictors of success in therapy. Therefore, I strive to create a unique bond with each individual who walks in my door and seek to create a warm, non – judgmental, and honest environment, so clients can initiate healing and become empowered to be the healthiest, happiest versions of themselves.
I work with individuals of all ages and specialize in children, adolescents, and teens.
It is courageous to seek support and I am privileged to be here to help. I believe the relationship between client and therapist is one of the greatest predictors of success in therapy. Therefore, I strive to create a unique bond with each individual who walks in my door and seek to create a warm, non – judgmental, and honest environment, so clients can initiate healing and become empowered to be the healthiest, happiest versions of themselves.
Ava Elkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
I've worked in various settings with young children, pre-teens, young adults, adults, and elders.
My goal is a therapist is to provide you with a judgement free, safe place to open the door for sharing, understanding, and healing. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, family conflict, etc, or just feel you are lost, I hope to meet you where you are and support your journey. I enjoy creating an individualized approach tailored to your specific needs, and together, we can identify strengths and coping skills to overcome what you are going through. I aim to help you find hope that you have the ability to foster change and creat the life you want!
I've worked in various settings with young children, pre-teens, young adults, adults, and elders.
My goal is a therapist is to provide you with a judgement free, safe place to open the door for sharing, understanding, and healing. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, family conflict, etc, or just feel you are lost, I hope to meet you where you are and support your journey. I enjoy creating an individualized approach tailored to your specific needs, and together, we can identify strengths and coping skills to overcome what you are going through. I aim to help you find hope that you have the ability to foster change and creat the life you want!
Megan Carcioppolo
Counselor, CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
Hello! My name is Megan, and I am a graduate student at Walsh University working towards a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Prior to pursuing counseling, I had a career as a professional ballet dancer. My background in ballet has instilled in me an appreciation for the intricate connection between the mind and the body, shaping my therapeutic approach to encompass a holistic perspective.
Hello! My name is Megan, and I am a graduate student at Walsh University working towards a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Prior to pursuing counseling, I had a career as a professional ballet dancer. My background in ballet has instilled in me an appreciation for the intricate connection between the mind and the body, shaping my therapeutic approach to encompass a holistic perspective.
Rita Hanna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
During the most difficult times in our lives, we can feel isolated, anxious, and depressed, or even unworthy of help. When we are in dark places, we often judge ourselves and worry that others will judge us for our thoughts and behaviors. As a counselor, my mission is to work with adults, couples, families, and children during the most difficult times in their lives. I am dedicated to helping you and your loved ones find healing through a collaborative, non-judgmental and compassionate process. My goal is for my clients to live the life they want to live, and I want to empower you to create lasting, positive change.
During the most difficult times in our lives, we can feel isolated, anxious, and depressed, or even unworthy of help. When we are in dark places, we often judge ourselves and worry that others will judge us for our thoughts and behaviors. As a counselor, my mission is to work with adults, couples, families, and children during the most difficult times in their lives. I am dedicated to helping you and your loved ones find healing through a collaborative, non-judgmental and compassionate process. My goal is for my clients to live the life they want to live, and I want to empower you to create lasting, positive change.
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Lauren Negrey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is hard work. Making personal changes that enhance self awareness, figuring out difficult decisions, and looking for a new path forward is not always easy and I would be honored to accompany you on your journey. I rely on a combination of evidenced based practices like cognitive behavioral, dialectical, brief solutions focus, and narrative therapies to customize a plan that we will co-create to suit your needs and goals to help you explore your situation, create understanding and change, and become the best version of yourself.
Therapy is hard work. Making personal changes that enhance self awareness, figuring out difficult decisions, and looking for a new path forward is not always easy and I would be honored to accompany you on your journey. I rely on a combination of evidenced based practices like cognitive behavioral, dialectical, brief solutions focus, and narrative therapies to customize a plan that we will co-create to suit your needs and goals to help you explore your situation, create understanding and change, and become the best version of yourself.
Robert J Reitman
Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145 (Online Only)
Barbara's experience with a wide array of woman's issues, the child welfare system, adoption, and foster care compliment and support my competencies.
I have more than 20 years experience in relationship counseling, men's issues and family counseling. Electronic media and video game abuse have become important counseling topics that I treat. I help men with life transitions and work issues, partners navigate relationship issues and families resolve conflict. I help with difficult children & adolescents and wrote "How to Change Your Child's Behavior". It highlights principles of good parenting, why children get out of control, and how to establish rules. My protocol is used by schools, child welfare agencies, and juvenile justice systems. I also specialize in treating ADHD.
Barbara's experience with a wide array of woman's issues, the child welfare system, adoption, and foster care compliment and support my competencies.
I have more than 20 years experience in relationship counseling, men's issues and family counseling. Electronic media and video game abuse have become important counseling topics that I treat. I help men with life transitions and work issues, partners navigate relationship issues and families resolve conflict. I help with difficult children & adolescents and wrote "How to Change Your Child's Behavior". It highlights principles of good parenting, why children get out of control, and how to establish rules. My protocol is used by schools, child welfare agencies, and juvenile justice systems. I also specialize in treating ADHD.
Denise Eslinger
Counselor, LPCC-S, NCSP, BCPC, CMFSW-D, LSW
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
I have years of experience with the school environment and can provide IEE (individualized educational Evaluations) testing to identify learning disability and needs of school age children.
Denise has been a consultant, school psychologist, and clinical counselor for over 30 years working as a licensed and board certified clinical counselor, school psychologist and psychotherapist. She has seen hundreds of children and young adults ages 4 to 22 and older, and specializes in testing and identifying people at-risk for autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, dyslexia, learning disabilities, and other disorders that result from profound social, emotional, behavioral, academic and learning problems. Denise offers career assessments for young adults ages 16 to 25, who are lost and seeking direction based upon their strengths and abilities. Offices in Beachwood, and Fairlawn Ohio
I have years of experience with the school environment and can provide IEE (individualized educational Evaluations) testing to identify learning disability and needs of school age children.
Denise has been a consultant, school psychologist, and clinical counselor for over 30 years working as a licensed and board certified clinical counselor, school psychologist and psychotherapist. She has seen hundreds of children and young adults ages 4 to 22 and older, and specializes in testing and identifying people at-risk for autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, dyslexia, learning disabilities, and other disorders that result from profound social, emotional, behavioral, academic and learning problems. Denise offers career assessments for young adults ages 16 to 25, who are lost and seeking direction based upon their strengths and abilities. Offices in Beachwood, and Fairlawn Ohio
Nicole Schor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
The connection that you have with your therapist is so important in feeling safe and wanting to continue on the journey of therapy together. It's through this connection, when you feel understood, that you're able to heal. My approach is nurturing, non- judgmental, and collaborative. I want to support you in gaining the self-awareness to understand yourself, your goals, identifying obstacles hindering your progress, and feeling empowered to make necessary changes for a healthier and happier life.
The connection that you have with your therapist is so important in feeling safe and wanting to continue on the journey of therapy together. It's through this connection, when you feel understood, that you're able to heal. My approach is nurturing, non- judgmental, and collaborative. I want to support you in gaining the self-awareness to understand yourself, your goals, identifying obstacles hindering your progress, and feeling empowered to make necessary changes for a healthier and happier life.
Abbey King
Counselor, LPCC, LCPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of OH and have inactive licenses for professional counseling in Pennsylvania and Nevada and clinical drug and alcohol issues in the state of NV. I work with individuals age 16+ with various presenting concerns. I strongly believe that every individual’s story should be shared and validated, and by providing a person-centered and non-judgmental environment we can facilitate desired change and growth together.
I am currently a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of OH and have inactive licenses for professional counseling in Pennsylvania and Nevada and clinical drug and alcohol issues in the state of NV. I work with individuals age 16+ with various presenting concerns. I strongly believe that every individual’s story should be shared and validated, and by providing a person-centered and non-judgmental environment we can facilitate desired change and growth together.
Christy L Sugarman
Counselor, MA, PCC, LICDC
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
I have been working in the area of mental health, both in agency and private practice settings for over 10 years. I work with all populations, (children, adolescents, and adults) for individual, couples, and family therapy. My specialities include anxiety, depression, chemical dependency issues, attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder, parenting, personal growth and development issues,trauma, including sexual abuse issues, EMDR.
I have been working in the area of mental health, both in agency and private practice settings for over 10 years. I work with all populations, (children, adolescents, and adults) for individual, couples, and family therapy. My specialities include anxiety, depression, chemical dependency issues, attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder, parenting, personal growth and development issues,trauma, including sexual abuse issues, EMDR.
Latoya Caver-Jackson
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that each of us have been created to live life on purpose, with purpose, and with meaning. Wellness means giving attention to ourselves physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. During the most difficult times in our lives, we can find deficits in our wellness – in any of the above areas. When we are impaired, our functioning is also impaired. As a counselor, my mission is to work with adults, couples, families, and children during the most difficult times in their lives. I am dedicated to empowering you and your loved ones to find “wholeness.”
I believe that each of us have been created to live life on purpose, with purpose, and with meaning. Wellness means giving attention to ourselves physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. During the most difficult times in our lives, we can find deficits in our wellness – in any of the above areas. When we are impaired, our functioning is also impaired. As a counselor, my mission is to work with adults, couples, families, and children during the most difficult times in their lives. I am dedicated to empowering you and your loved ones to find “wholeness.”
Mindful Living
Counselor, LPCC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145 (Online Only)
My specialties include working with children of all ages, families, parenting skills, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment disorder, conduct disorder, anger management, court ordered.
My role is to walk beside my clients as they find their own solutions. I bring a background from journalism, theater, film, event production, dj, and comedy writing to my practice. Clients can expect to be heard and encouraged with genuine empathy and faith in improving life experiences. The modalities I use most are positive psychology , cognitive behavioral, client centered, gestalt, Parent Child Interactive, and trauma informed. I am grateful for every client I am privileged to meet.
My specialties include working with children of all ages, families, parenting skills, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment disorder, conduct disorder, anger management, court ordered.
My role is to walk beside my clients as they find their own solutions. I bring a background from journalism, theater, film, event production, dj, and comedy writing to my practice. Clients can expect to be heard and encouraged with genuine empathy and faith in improving life experiences. The modalities I use most are positive psychology , cognitive behavioral, client centered, gestalt, Parent Child Interactive, and trauma informed. I am grateful for every client I am privileged to meet.
Amanda Bihari
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with supervisory designation. I have over 12 years of professional mental health experience & have worked in a variety of settings, including: youth residential treatment facilities, IOPs, community based agencies, school settings & private practice. My specialties include the diagnosis & treatment of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma related disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders & grief. I offer diagnostic assessments and empirically based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with supervisory designation. I have over 12 years of professional mental health experience & have worked in a variety of settings, including: youth residential treatment facilities, IOPs, community based agencies, school settings & private practice. My specialties include the diagnosis & treatment of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma related disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders & grief. I offer diagnostic assessments and empirically based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Westlake, OH provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Westlake build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Westlake build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.