Therapists in Shaker Heights, OH
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Hello! I am a licensed psychologist with Center for Evidence Based Treatment Ohio. I work with adults and adolescents with a variety of presenting concerns, including eating disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and difficulties with emotion regulation, including borderline personality disorder, suicidal urges and self-harm. Having done much of my training at university counseling centers, I also enjoy working with young adults on stress management and navigating healthy development. I provide in-person and remote services and am able to work with clients in any PSYPACT-participating state (psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap).
Hello! I am a licensed psychologist with Center for Evidence Based Treatment Ohio. I work with adults and adolescents with a variety of presenting concerns, including eating disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and difficulties with emotion regulation, including borderline personality disorder, suicidal urges and self-harm. Having done much of my training at university counseling centers, I also enjoy working with young adults on stress management and navigating healthy development. I provide in-person and remote services and am able to work with clients in any PSYPACT-participating state (psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap).
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I work with adolescents (14+ y/o) and adults who are seeking individual, family, and couples therapy. Many of the adolescents and adults I work with experience general and social anxiety, grief, depression, PTSD, and may engage in self-harming behaviors or have suicidal ideation. I provide parent/ caregiver coaching to parents who want to improve the quality of their relationship with their children and learn skills of effective conflict management and limit setting. The couples I work with want to learn skills to improve their communication, manage conflict effectively, and rebuild trust and intimacy within their relationship.
I work with adolescents (14+ y/o) and adults who are seeking individual, family, and couples therapy. Many of the adolescents and adults I work with experience general and social anxiety, grief, depression, PTSD, and may engage in self-harming behaviors or have suicidal ideation. I provide parent/ caregiver coaching to parents who want to improve the quality of their relationship with their children and learn skills of effective conflict management and limit setting. The couples I work with want to learn skills to improve their communication, manage conflict effectively, and rebuild trust and intimacy within their relationship.
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Duane D Culler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW
Verified Verified
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
I provide short-term and long-term adult psychotherapy with the goal of helping you improve your personal, family and work lives. I view psychotherapy as a process of exploration in which together we look at what doesn't seem to be working in your life, what you would like to change, and how you might be able to accomplish that.
I provide short-term and long-term adult psychotherapy with the goal of helping you improve your personal, family and work lives. I view psychotherapy as a process of exploration in which together we look at what doesn't seem to be working in your life, what you would like to change, and how you might be able to accomplish that.
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Are you suffering while also getting the runaround? Are you given recommendations without being told how or where to accomplish them? Strive offers mental health services with a holistic perspective. We encourage optimized nutrition, physical activity, and sleep hygiene as the foundation for your mental health. Nutrition services and group fitness classes are available onsite. Next we address your mental health concerns, which may include medication, counseling, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation(TMS), or acupuncture. Substance treatment services, including Suboxone for opiate addiction, are available.
Are you suffering while also getting the runaround? Are you given recommendations without being told how or where to accomplish them? Strive offers mental health services with a holistic perspective. We encourage optimized nutrition, physical activity, and sleep hygiene as the foundation for your mental health. Nutrition services and group fitness classes are available onsite. Next we address your mental health concerns, which may include medication, counseling, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation(TMS), or acupuncture. Substance treatment services, including Suboxone for opiate addiction, are available.
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Offering help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, stress and burnout. Working with adults, college & grad students and professionals, including people in sensitive and high-profile roles for whom discretion & privacy are paramount. Here you will get a therapist that has a deep and unique understanding of suffering, a therapist that is skillful, knowledgeable, real, transparent and compassionate. A therapist that gets it and has expertise in diagnosis and treatment based on advanced knowledge of human development, psychotherapeutic treatment and advanced knowledge of research in psychology.
Offering help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, stress and burnout. Working with adults, college & grad students and professionals, including people in sensitive and high-profile roles for whom discretion & privacy are paramount. Here you will get a therapist that has a deep and unique understanding of suffering, a therapist that is skillful, knowledgeable, real, transparent and compassionate. A therapist that gets it and has expertise in diagnosis and treatment based on advanced knowledge of human development, psychotherapeutic treatment and advanced knowledge of research in psychology.
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Katarina Brown-Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Welcome to my corner of insight and growth! Let's navigate the twists and turns of the human psyche together, one breakthrough at a time. Authenticity, empowerment, non-judgment, and validation are the cornerstones of my practice. I'm here to provide support in fostering self-awareness, building motivation, and developing the practical skills that will contribute to a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Welcome to my corner of insight and growth! Let's navigate the twists and turns of the human psyche together, one breakthrough at a time. Authenticity, empowerment, non-judgment, and validation are the cornerstones of my practice. I'm here to provide support in fostering self-awareness, building motivation, and developing the practical skills that will contribute to a more balanced and fulfilling life.
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My main goal for all clients is to make therapy as stress free as possible. For my kiddos, I aim to make sessions as fun as possible. My clients can always rely on me to listen with an open mind and to provide a safe judgement free zone. I feel fulfilled when clients leave my office feeling like they were heard and understood.
My main goal for all clients is to make therapy as stress free as possible. For my kiddos, I aim to make sessions as fun as possible. My clients can always rely on me to listen with an open mind and to provide a safe judgement free zone. I feel fulfilled when clients leave my office feeling like they were heard and understood.
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Lauren Dicks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Shaker Heights, OH 44120 (Online Only)
Do you need help with feelings of anxiety, depression or any other mental health concerns? My name is Lauren Dicks and I am a LISW licensed in Ohio. I prioritize diversity and enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life. I am a certified 200 hr yoga teacher and believe in the power of mindfulness practices. I also enjoy exploring alternative holistic practices such as herbal medicine with my clients, both of which I’ve studied and hold certifications in. I’ve been providing therapy and diagnostic services for over 13 years, and I’m currently training to become certified in EMDR. Peace and love to you!
Do you need help with feelings of anxiety, depression or any other mental health concerns? My name is Lauren Dicks and I am a LISW licensed in Ohio. I prioritize diversity and enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life. I am a certified 200 hr yoga teacher and believe in the power of mindfulness practices. I also enjoy exploring alternative holistic practices such as herbal medicine with my clients, both of which I’ve studied and hold certifications in. I’ve been providing therapy and diagnostic services for over 13 years, and I’m currently training to become certified in EMDR. Peace and love to you!
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Paul Markowicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Waitlist for new clients
I see adults and couples, providing both short-term and long-term psychotherapy, in order to increase personal insight and decrease unwanted symptoms.
I see adults and couples, providing both short-term and long-term psychotherapy, in order to increase personal insight and decrease unwanted symptoms.
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Everyone experiences challenges throughout their lives, and each of us is equipped with different strengths to tackle them. Sometimes we need to acquire additional support to develop new skills and strategies, and have a source of encouragement, in facing these challenges. I aim to help children, teens, and young adults navigate a variety of academic, learning, behavioral, and psychological challenges, in a supportive, warm, and collaborative environment. I work with incredible individuals and am honored to work with them!
Everyone experiences challenges throughout their lives, and each of us is equipped with different strengths to tackle them. Sometimes we need to acquire additional support to develop new skills and strategies, and have a source of encouragement, in facing these challenges. I aim to help children, teens, and young adults navigate a variety of academic, learning, behavioral, and psychological challenges, in a supportive, warm, and collaborative environment. I work with incredible individuals and am honored to work with them!
Benjamin H Lang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in psychoanalytic psychotherapy with people with disabilities and autism, and am fascinated by the ways that children and adolescents bring technology (including AI) to their sessions. I am also interested in infant mental health and early intervention. I can offer consultation to residential therapeutic centers, group homes, and schools.
I specialize in psychoanalytic psychotherapy with people with disabilities and autism, and am fascinated by the ways that children and adolescents bring technology (including AI) to their sessions. I am also interested in infant mental health and early intervention. I can offer consultation to residential therapeutic centers, group homes, and schools.
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Me'Chele Frierson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Waitlist for new clients
Ever feel like no one understands? That the problems you face are all consuming, with no way out? We all need someone to listen. A nonjudgmental sounding board, who offers support and assurance.
Ever feel like no one understands? That the problems you face are all consuming, with no way out? We all need someone to listen. A nonjudgmental sounding board, who offers support and assurance.
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Lindsey Vargo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shaker Heights, OH 44122 (Online Only)
As a licensed independent social worker, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals in all stages of life. My area of focus has primarily been working with survivors of trauma, significant loss, and/or those struggling with mental illness and addiction.
As a licensed independent social worker, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals in all stages of life. My area of focus has primarily been working with survivors of trauma, significant loss, and/or those struggling with mental illness and addiction.
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Holly Ilene Zager
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Shaker Heights, OH 44122 (Online Only)
Thanks for checking out my profile! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over twenty five years with experience working with teenagers and adults. I l enjoy working with motivated clients whose anxious and/or depressive symptoms are interfering with living a satisfying life. I integrate many approaches including, but not limited to, Solution-Focused, CBT, Strengths Based, IFS, Somatic, Mindfulness and EMDR. With compassion and empathy, I am eager to help clients feel understood and known but will also not hesitate to help them disentangle from unproductive thinking and relational patterns.
Thanks for checking out my profile! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over twenty five years with experience working with teenagers and adults. I l enjoy working with motivated clients whose anxious and/or depressive symptoms are interfering with living a satisfying life. I integrate many approaches including, but not limited to, Solution-Focused, CBT, Strengths Based, IFS, Somatic, Mindfulness and EMDR. With compassion and empathy, I am eager to help clients feel understood and known but will also not hesitate to help them disentangle from unproductive thinking and relational patterns.
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Amy L Luzar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
I offer individual, couple, family and group therapy for issues including anxiety, depression, couple/family conflict, body image, college readiness. I balance acceptance, compassion and empathy with a results-oriented approach. Therapy is a partnership in which we will work on increasing self-awareness, strengthening relationships, building skills, and making life changes. I draw from my experience and training in Gestalt Couple, Family, Individual and Group Therapy, Maudsley Family Based Treatment, CBT, DBT, and SPACE for children with anxiety.
I offer individual, couple, family and group therapy for issues including anxiety, depression, couple/family conflict, body image, college readiness. I balance acceptance, compassion and empathy with a results-oriented approach. Therapy is a partnership in which we will work on increasing self-awareness, strengthening relationships, building skills, and making life changes. I draw from my experience and training in Gestalt Couple, Family, Individual and Group Therapy, Maudsley Family Based Treatment, CBT, DBT, and SPACE for children with anxiety.
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Counseling isn’t one size fits all. I approach the counseling process eclectically and by meeting the patient where they are in their life. I believe it’s important to incorporate various techniques, as well as different forms of interaction that may facilitate deeper conversation and connection. I believe in order for someone to feel comfortable opening up, they have to trust. Sometimes this means stepping outside of your comfort zone. I look forward to working with you on your journey of self-improvement, self-reflection, understanding, growth, and discovery.
Counseling isn’t one size fits all. I approach the counseling process eclectically and by meeting the patient where they are in their life. I believe it’s important to incorporate various techniques, as well as different forms of interaction that may facilitate deeper conversation and connection. I believe in order for someone to feel comfortable opening up, they have to trust. Sometimes this means stepping outside of your comfort zone. I look forward to working with you on your journey of self-improvement, self-reflection, understanding, growth, and discovery.
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People deserve an empathetic, supportive environment where they can process their feelings and make a plan to solve their problems and achieve their goals. Stress often leads to anxiety and depression which create barriers to those goals. My aim is to help clients see the strengths they have been overlooking to bring down those barriers and achieve their goals. I have a good deal of experience in counseling college and graduate students, both in a college counseling center and in private practice. I find helping young adults particularly rewarding.
People deserve an empathetic, supportive environment where they can process their feelings and make a plan to solve their problems and achieve their goals. Stress often leads to anxiety and depression which create barriers to those goals. My aim is to help clients see the strengths they have been overlooking to bring down those barriers and achieve their goals. I have a good deal of experience in counseling college and graduate students, both in a college counseling center and in private practice. I find helping young adults particularly rewarding.
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Annabella McCandlish
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Shaker Heights, OH 44122 (Online Only)
I have over twenty five years of social work experience, most of my years of experience are in a clinical setting combined with both clinical and supervisory and administrative duties.
I have over twenty five years of social work experience, most of my years of experience are in a clinical setting combined with both clinical and supervisory and administrative duties.
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I don't believe in reinventing the wheel! My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with you to find a match between your needs and the interventions that psychological and medical research tell us will best resolve those needs. Choosing the researched intervention for your specific problem will help you experience relief faster and treatment will cost less in terms of time and money. I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience and renown in using interventions such DBT, CBT and FBT (aka the Maudsley approach).
I don't believe in reinventing the wheel! My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with you to find a match between your needs and the interventions that psychological and medical research tell us will best resolve those needs. Choosing the researched intervention for your specific problem will help you experience relief faster and treatment will cost less in terms of time and money. I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience and renown in using interventions such DBT, CBT and FBT (aka the Maudsley approach).
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An individual in the midst of making their life changes, developmentally, socially, who is able to establish goals for change.
An individual in the midst of making their life changes, developmentally, socially, who is able to establish goals for change.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Shaker Heights, OH
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Shaker Heights, OH who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
91% | Depression |
74% | Relationship Issues |
72% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Self Esteem |
67% | Coping Skills |
59% | Grief |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
73% | Aetna |
70% | Medical Mutual |
61% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Shaker Heights, OH see their clients
78% | In Person and Online | |
22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
17% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Shaker Heights?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.