Couples Counseling Therapists in Strongsville, OH
Nancy Lowrie & Associates LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S, DOT-SAP, Mediatr
Verified Verified
Strongsville, OH 44136
We specialize in treating and working with all types of mental and behavioral health concerns. Our team of experienced Ohio-Licensed practitioners all have many years of working experience and are also noted for their specialties. Our clients come with all types of mental or behavioral health challenges, substance abuse concerns, and relationship or family issues - which deserve to be addressed properly, promptly, and with complete confidentiality. Our clients range from children and adolescents, to parents and adults, to seniors - all ages are most welcome. Feel free to contact us via phone or email.
We specialize in treating and working with all types of mental and behavioral health concerns. Our team of experienced Ohio-Licensed practitioners all have many years of working experience and are also noted for their specialties. Our clients come with all types of mental or behavioral health challenges, substance abuse concerns, and relationship or family issues - which deserve to be addressed properly, promptly, and with complete confidentiality. Our clients range from children and adolescents, to parents and adults, to seniors - all ages are most welcome. Feel free to contact us via phone or email.
Karen M Tomoff
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Strongsville, OH 44149 (Online Only)
With over 25 years of clinical experience, I specialize in couples therapy as well as individual treatment for adults. My eclectic style includes Gestalt, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), EFT (Tapping), Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I specialize in working with couples, families, parenting skills, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Chronic Pain, PTSD, Trichotillomania and Skin Picking Disorders.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, I specialize in couples therapy as well as individual treatment for adults. My eclectic style includes Gestalt, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), EFT (Tapping), Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I specialize in working with couples, families, parenting skills, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Chronic Pain, PTSD, Trichotillomania and Skin Picking Disorders.
Janet Asche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Strongsville, OH 44136
I am a LISW-S with 25 years experience in Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family, Life/Work Transitions, as well as Relationship Issues.
Making the choice to engage in therapy is a brave and meaningful step. I provide an affirming, strength based practice that strives to create a safe space. I believe the therapeutic relationship is important for growth and personal development to occur. I pride myself on being honest and respectful while empowering and motivating individuals to be their best.
I am a LISW-S with 25 years experience in Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family, Life/Work Transitions, as well as Relationship Issues.
Making the choice to engage in therapy is a brave and meaningful step. I provide an affirming, strength based practice that strives to create a safe space. I believe the therapeutic relationship is important for growth and personal development to occur. I pride myself on being honest and respectful while empowering and motivating individuals to be their best.
Klare Heston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136 (Online Only)
I love teaming up to achieve personal healing--through meditation/mindfulness, change of job, improving or leaving a primary relationship, accepting a human limitation, moving beyond a limitation, changing substance habits, improving communication, nutrition, habits, lifestyle, or changing negative thought patterns.
I start where you are. I firmly believe that life rarely unfolds in a straight line, and that we can all find our way— no matter how lost or hurt we might feel. Whether you are struggling with illness, death of a loved one, a learning problem, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, difficult family dynamics, prolonged poverty, traumatic events, or other emotional, relationship or socio-economic factors, healing can occur.
I love teaming up to achieve personal healing--through meditation/mindfulness, change of job, improving or leaving a primary relationship, accepting a human limitation, moving beyond a limitation, changing substance habits, improving communication, nutrition, habits, lifestyle, or changing negative thought patterns.
I start where you are. I firmly believe that life rarely unfolds in a straight line, and that we can all find our way— no matter how lost or hurt we might feel. Whether you are struggling with illness, death of a loved one, a learning problem, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, difficult family dynamics, prolonged poverty, traumatic events, or other emotional, relationship or socio-economic factors, healing can occur.
Xavier Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, IMFT-S, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136
Many people struggle to address sexual functioning difficulties. If you are a person that values sexual response and pleasure, and have been experiencing sexual discomfort. Here's how I can help. As a research informed clinical expert in couples and family relationships and AASECT certified sex therapist. My clinical interest is providing sex therapy with individuals and couples to treat male and female sexual matters, sexual dysfunctions, sexual disorders, sexual orientation, sexual expression and gender identity issues. I'm committed to serving the spectrum of variations in human sexuality across the lifespan.
Many people struggle to address sexual functioning difficulties. If you are a person that values sexual response and pleasure, and have been experiencing sexual discomfort. Here's how I can help. As a research informed clinical expert in couples and family relationships and AASECT certified sex therapist. My clinical interest is providing sex therapy with individuals and couples to treat male and female sexual matters, sexual dysfunctions, sexual disorders, sexual orientation, sexual expression and gender identity issues. I'm committed to serving the spectrum of variations in human sexuality across the lifespan.
Amy L Dowdy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Strongsville, OH 44136
My training and clinical expertise have prepared me to work with a multitude of mental health issues from adults, couples, families, and young adults.
Making the decision to seek help and support can be a difficult step, especially when life is challenging and stressful. Mental health issues and poor relationships aren’t something to be afraid of or ignored but are areas where one can discover hidden strengths and opportunities for growth. I desire to build a trusting support system with you and work collaboratively to find realistic goals for healing. As a counselor, I am genuine and caring when listening and providing support to my clients. I desire to offer hope and encouragement toward healing.
My training and clinical expertise have prepared me to work with a multitude of mental health issues from adults, couples, families, and young adults.
Making the decision to seek help and support can be a difficult step, especially when life is challenging and stressful. Mental health issues and poor relationships aren’t something to be afraid of or ignored but are areas where one can discover hidden strengths and opportunities for growth. I desire to build a trusting support system with you and work collaboratively to find realistic goals for healing. As a counselor, I am genuine and caring when listening and providing support to my clients. I desire to offer hope and encouragement toward healing.
Dr. Sherdene A Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, LPCC-S, LMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136 (Online Only)
DO YOU DESIRE CHANGE? Are you tired of being stuck? You can have a better quality of life. Do you have relationship problems (dating, married, family, getting along with others)? You have been "STUCK AND FRUSTRATED" too long...Call me. Are you seriously dating and considering marriage? Completing a premarital program is a MUST - "Before you plan your wedding, Plan your marriage!" Do you struggle with depression, anxiety and life issues..Let's start your journey....YOU CAN HAVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE!
DO YOU DESIRE CHANGE? Are you tired of being stuck? You can have a better quality of life. Do you have relationship problems (dating, married, family, getting along with others)? You have been "STUCK AND FRUSTRATED" too long...Call me. Are you seriously dating and considering marriage? Completing a premarital program is a MUST - "Before you plan your wedding, Plan your marriage!" Do you struggle with depression, anxiety and life issues..Let's start your journey....YOU CAN HAVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE!
Smarter Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Strongsville, OH 44136 (Online Only)
I have experience with adolescents, adults and couples. I specialize in anxiety, depression, family-child relations, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. I use research-supported treatments for clients and provide services through a secure online video connection so you can receive help at a time and place that works for you.
I have experience with adolescents, adults and couples. I specialize in anxiety, depression, family-child relations, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. I use research-supported treatments for clients and provide services through a secure online video connection so you can receive help at a time and place that works for you.
Chelsea Peticca
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LICDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136
As a therapist, I take a collaborative stance when working with my clients to promote positive change and interpersonal growth. The approaches implemented center around the individual needs of my clients and their presenting concerns. I recognize that building a strong therapeutic relationship between client and clinician is essential for change to occur. Therefore, unconditional acceptance, empathy, support, and trust are maintained throughout every session. I strive to promote a safe environment to face life's most difficult challenges, working to encourage and empower each individual along the way!
As a therapist, I take a collaborative stance when working with my clients to promote positive change and interpersonal growth. The approaches implemented center around the individual needs of my clients and their presenting concerns. I recognize that building a strong therapeutic relationship between client and clinician is essential for change to occur. Therefore, unconditional acceptance, empathy, support, and trust are maintained throughout every session. I strive to promote a safe environment to face life's most difficult challenges, working to encourage and empower each individual along the way!
Cindy Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Strongsville, OH 44136
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families of all ages.
I believe that each person has the ability to make positive changes by learning and practicing new skills and strategies to apply in whatever areas of their life they want to improve. I enjoy partnering with individuals, couples, and families to find their inner strength and move forward in the process of achieving their goals. I often blend elements from different evidence based approaches and tailor treatment according to your unique needs. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Couples and Family Therapy
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families of all ages.
I believe that each person has the ability to make positive changes by learning and practicing new skills and strategies to apply in whatever areas of their life they want to improve. I enjoy partnering with individuals, couples, and families to find their inner strength and move forward in the process of achieving their goals. I often blend elements from different evidence based approaches and tailor treatment according to your unique needs. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Couples and Family Therapy
Samantha Radel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Strongsville, OH 44136
My areas of focus include couples/relationships, anxiety, panic, grief, and life transitions.
The stories we remember and tell about our lives inform who we are and who we want to be. It is a privilege to hold space for the stories my clients tell as we work together to find meaning and purpose within them. I utilize an eclectic combination of techniques including CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy to help my clients through the hardships of being human. If you are struggling to communicate with your partner, are having difficulty managing your anxiety, or are generally feeling overwhelmed by life's many changes and demands, then you are in the right place.
My areas of focus include couples/relationships, anxiety, panic, grief, and life transitions.
The stories we remember and tell about our lives inform who we are and who we want to be. It is a privilege to hold space for the stories my clients tell as we work together to find meaning and purpose within them. I utilize an eclectic combination of techniques including CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy to help my clients through the hardships of being human. If you are struggling to communicate with your partner, are having difficulty managing your anxiety, or are generally feeling overwhelmed by life's many changes and demands, then you are in the right place.
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Counselor, MA, LPCC, ASAT
Verified Verified
Strongsville, OH 44136
This training prepares me to work with addicted individuals, betrayed partners, and couples working through recovery together.
My therapeutic approach is centered on connecting with clients, giving them the opportunity to share their story, and ultimately equipping and empowering them to change the narrative of their story in a way that will help them to thrive. I find it particularly rewarding to create a space where those who feel unheard can truly find their voice. Connection, authenticity, and vulnerability are foundational in the way I relate to clients. I am passionate about coming alongside people who are hungry for personal development to help them on their growth journey.
This training prepares me to work with addicted individuals, betrayed partners, and couples working through recovery together.
My therapeutic approach is centered on connecting with clients, giving them the opportunity to share their story, and ultimately equipping and empowering them to change the narrative of their story in a way that will help them to thrive. I find it particularly rewarding to create a space where those who feel unheard can truly find their voice. Connection, authenticity, and vulnerability are foundational in the way I relate to clients. I am passionate about coming alongside people who are hungry for personal development to help them on their growth journey.
Maureen Rizzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Strongsville, OH 44136
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 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.
Dr. Brittany Kelly
Counselor, PhD, LCDCIII, LPCC-S, CFRC
Verified Verified
Strongsville, OH 44136
Hello, I'm a highly experienced therapist with nearly two decades of mental health counseling experience. During the last decade, I worked at Psychological and Behavioral Consultants, a private practice in North Olmsted, OH. In this role, I dedicated my efforts to helping clients facing various challenges, including anxiety, depression, marital issues, substance abuse disorders, trauma, and spiritual concerns.I hold an independent license with supervisory status in Clinical Counseling and Chemical dependency in the state of Ohio, and I am certified in foster care assessment and sex offender treatment.
Hello, I'm a highly experienced therapist with nearly two decades of mental health counseling experience. During the last decade, I worked at Psychological and Behavioral Consultants, a private practice in North Olmsted, OH. In this role, I dedicated my efforts to helping clients facing various challenges, including anxiety, depression, marital issues, substance abuse disorders, trauma, and spiritual concerns.I hold an independent license with supervisory status in Clinical Counseling and Chemical dependency in the state of Ohio, and I am certified in foster care assessment and sex offender treatment.
Sarah McKay Counseling
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44149
Our passion is to help clients rediscover what it means to be healthy, happy and whole. We specialize in helping children, individuals and families recover from depression, anxiety, grief reactions, life transitions, trauma and other issues. The uncertainty, fear, worry and lack of passion that you may feel does not define you or need to be a part of your life any longer. We utilize evidenced based & solution focused interventions to help you move toward wellbeing. We are committed to your healing and will encourage you to remain accountable in achieving your goals so you can experience lasting change!
Our passion is to help clients rediscover what it means to be healthy, happy and whole. We specialize in helping children, individuals and families recover from depression, anxiety, grief reactions, life transitions, trauma and other issues. The uncertainty, fear, worry and lack of passion that you may feel does not define you or need to be a part of your life any longer. We utilize evidenced based & solution focused interventions to help you move toward wellbeing. We are committed to your healing and will encourage you to remain accountable in achieving your goals so you can experience lasting change!
Mindfully - Strongsville, OH
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, LPCC, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136
Mindfully Northeast Ohio, formerly known as Nancy Lowrie and Associates, is dedicated to helping our clients heal, grow, and thrive. We focus on matching clients with providers who specialize in the challenges they are facing. By providing the best fit from the start, we help our clients meet their goals with greater success and our providers find deeper fulfillment in their work.
Mindfully Northeast Ohio, formerly known as Nancy Lowrie and Associates, is dedicated to helping our clients heal, grow, and thrive. We focus on matching clients with providers who specialize in the challenges they are facing. By providing the best fit from the start, we help our clients meet their goals with greater success and our providers find deeper fulfillment in their work.
Alison Brammer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136
Starting therapy can be a scary process. Knowing this, I strive to create a safe and healing environment. I believe we all have the ability to move through/grow through difficult life experiences if provided the right tools. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, a traumatic event, or life transition, I will help guide you through your journey of self-awareness and positive change.
Starting therapy can be a scary process. Knowing this, I strive to create a safe and healing environment. I believe we all have the ability to move through/grow through difficult life experiences if provided the right tools. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, a traumatic event, or life transition, I will help guide you through your journey of self-awareness and positive change.
Deborah Ornowski
Counselor, PCC-S, LICDC, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136
In spite of your best efforts, life can sometimes overwhelm you. Whether problems are recent or longstanding, I can help. My 20 years in the profession has afforded me knowledge and experience with a broad range of issues. My practice emphasizes the resolution to everyday problems. We will explore obstacles to growth and development and uncover inner strengths that can be applied to personal and professional relationships.
In spite of your best efforts, life can sometimes overwhelm you. Whether problems are recent or longstanding, I can help. My 20 years in the profession has afforded me knowledge and experience with a broad range of issues. My practice emphasizes the resolution to everyday problems. We will explore obstacles to growth and development and uncover inner strengths that can be applied to personal and professional relationships.
Jaclyn Welder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136
I offer phone/online sessions. At times in each of our lives we are faced with difficult experiences which feel overwhelming. Whether it is difficulties with relationships, or problems related to your career. As each person is unique and each situation is unique I do not have a cookie cutter approach to counseling. My approach to counseling is client-focused and direct. I offer a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental place for clients to explore their emotions.
I offer phone/online sessions. At times in each of our lives we are faced with difficult experiences which feel overwhelming. Whether it is difficulties with relationships, or problems related to your career. As each person is unique and each situation is unique I do not have a cookie cutter approach to counseling. My approach to counseling is client-focused and direct. I offer a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental place for clients to explore their emotions.
Figure & Ground Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136
Life's challenges can be difficult, overwhelming or lonely as your life story unfolds and you have lost direction. The first step towards change can feel confusing and even impossible. As the oyster's irritants create the pearl, the lobster must abandon his shell to grow, and the caterpillar must change three times before he becomes a butterfly. In other words: The Struggle You Are In Today Is Developing What You Need To Face Tomorrow .
Life's challenges can be difficult, overwhelming or lonely as your life story unfolds and you have lost direction. The first step towards change can feel confusing and even impossible. As the oyster's irritants create the pearl, the lobster must abandon his shell to grow, and the caterpillar must change three times before he becomes a butterfly. In other words: The Struggle You Are In Today Is Developing What You Need To Face Tomorrow .
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.