Teletherapy for Youngstown, OH
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Kristyn Wolf
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S, CCTP-II, CSITP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Youngstown, OH 44512
You’re not happy with your sex life. Anxiety, not able to perform as you used to, communication with your sex partner/s, or not feeling good about your body, I’m here to help you find freedom and fulfillment in your sexual life. Together, we’ll learn healthier ways to communicate openly and find the root of sexual issues. There are lots of reasons we experience decreased sexual connection - we get busy, we get bored, and we experience sexual traumas. Sex is a crucial part of health and wellness, and it’s important to process these things with someone who specializes in these areas.
You’re not happy with your sex life. Anxiety, not able to perform as you used to, communication with your sex partner/s, or not feeling good about your body, I’m here to help you find freedom and fulfillment in your sexual life. Together, we’ll learn healthier ways to communicate openly and find the root of sexual issues. There are lots of reasons we experience decreased sexual connection - we get busy, we get bored, and we experience sexual traumas. Sex is a crucial part of health and wellness, and it’s important to process these things with someone who specializes in these areas.
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Sarah Cercone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, CSTIP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Youngstown, OH 44512
Waitlist for new clients
Regular talk therapy not working? Need something different to heal traumatic memories or negative beliefs about self? Maybe you find yourself wondering if your relationship is healthy? Or if sex/intimacy could be improved? As a Sex Therapist in training and a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP), I would love to introduce you to talk therapy integrated with EMDR. Ya know, sometimes in life things get difficult, relationships change, you grow...let me allow you to explore these things in a safe place. I am here to support, inform and walk you (and your partner/s) through your journey to learn, heal, love and grow!
Regular talk therapy not working? Need something different to heal traumatic memories or negative beliefs about self? Maybe you find yourself wondering if your relationship is healthy? Or if sex/intimacy could be improved? As a Sex Therapist in training and a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP), I would love to introduce you to talk therapy integrated with EMDR. Ya know, sometimes in life things get difficult, relationships change, you grow...let me allow you to explore these things in a safe place. I am here to support, inform and walk you (and your partner/s) through your journey to learn, heal, love and grow!
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I have 43 years of experience in my field. The last twenty years have been focused on integrating the mind, body and spirit into my therapy. I owned a holistic health center for 16 years and firmly believe that a peaceful joyful existence can be achieved by positive thoughts, healthy behavior and a positive loving belief system. I encourage my clients to make peace with their past by mindfully choosing to accept how they developed as a result of their negative experiences
I have 43 years of experience in my field. The last twenty years have been focused on integrating the mind, body and spirit into my therapy. I owned a holistic health center for 16 years and firmly believe that a peaceful joyful existence can be achieved by positive thoughts, healthy behavior and a positive loving belief system. I encourage my clients to make peace with their past by mindfully choosing to accept how they developed as a result of their negative experiences
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Trauma Therapy Company
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Youngstown, OH 44512
You’re doing the best you can, and it still feels like somethings missing. You don’t know what that something is but you know when it was taken from you. I know because I’ve been there and I wanna help you. Starting with a new counselor is extremely difficult. I always tell clients that counseling is like a pair of jeans. If they don’t fit right, it will be uncomfortable. I use audio and video based treatment to reduce the impact of adverse life experience to help busy survivors let go of the past and trive in the future. Schedule at free 15 min consultation at traumatherapycompany.com
You’re doing the best you can, and it still feels like somethings missing. You don’t know what that something is but you know when it was taken from you. I know because I’ve been there and I wanna help you. Starting with a new counselor is extremely difficult. I always tell clients that counseling is like a pair of jeans. If they don’t fit right, it will be uncomfortable. I use audio and video based treatment to reduce the impact of adverse life experience to help busy survivors let go of the past and trive in the future. Schedule at free 15 min consultation at traumatherapycompany.com
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Janice Stenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Youngstown, OH 44502 (Online Only)
As Navy Veteran and a Licensed Social Worker, with over ten years of experience specializing in mental health, substance abuse, and trauma therapy, my goal in helping you is twofold: to achieve insight into what you need to grow and develop the skills to attain it. If you feel anxious, depressed, or you’ve been living with unresolved trauma or grieving a loss, I want to help you overcome these barriers interfering with your success and happiness. Regardless of where you currently are on your journey, I am passionate about helping you achieve satisfaction in your life.
As Navy Veteran and a Licensed Social Worker, with over ten years of experience specializing in mental health, substance abuse, and trauma therapy, my goal in helping you is twofold: to achieve insight into what you need to grow and develop the skills to attain it. If you feel anxious, depressed, or you’ve been living with unresolved trauma or grieving a loss, I want to help you overcome these barriers interfering with your success and happiness. Regardless of where you currently are on your journey, I am passionate about helping you achieve satisfaction in your life.
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Mason Boano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Youngstown, OH 44512
Immediate EMDR openings: Have you (or your son) had trouble relating to a therapist in the past? As men, the world expects us to bottle to our emotions and trauma up; even when we know it's tearing us apart. You want to be able to express yourself in a healthy way; that doesn't interfere with your identity as a man in a world that expects you to be strong.
Immediate EMDR openings: Have you (or your son) had trouble relating to a therapist in the past? As men, the world expects us to bottle to our emotions and trauma up; even when we know it's tearing us apart. You want to be able to express yourself in a healthy way; that doesn't interfere with your identity as a man in a world that expects you to be strong.
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Christian Counseling Associates of Eastern Ohio
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Youngstown, OH 44507
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
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Faith Payton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Youngstown, OH 44512 (Online Only)
My professional journey has been shaped by a commitment to providing compassionate support and understanding to individuals on their path to mental well-being. Within the realm of counseling, I specialize in various areas, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), LGBTQIA+ affirmative counseling, ADHD, substance abuse, personality disorders, grief, chronic illness, pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum care, sleep/insomnia management, trauma, and PTSD.
My professional journey has been shaped by a commitment to providing compassionate support and understanding to individuals on their path to mental well-being. Within the realm of counseling, I specialize in various areas, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), LGBTQIA+ affirmative counseling, ADHD, substance abuse, personality disorders, grief, chronic illness, pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum care, sleep/insomnia management, trauma, and PTSD.
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Empowered Minds Counseling
Counselor, LPCC, LICDC
Verified Verified
Youngstown, OH 44511 (Online Only)
Hello, My name is Monique, I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Ohio. I have been working in the counseling field since 2014. I have experience working with a variety of ages and populations. I have worked with individuals, families and groups who experience issues with anxiety, depression, family conflict, addiction, self-esteem and more. Much of my experience has been working with individuals experiencing co-occuring disorders and addiction. I have a passion working with individuals who have been affected by trauma, relational issues and anxiety
Hello, My name is Monique, I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Ohio. I have been working in the counseling field since 2014. I have experience working with a variety of ages and populations. I have worked with individuals, families and groups who experience issues with anxiety, depression, family conflict, addiction, self-esteem and more. Much of my experience has been working with individuals experiencing co-occuring disorders and addiction. I have a passion working with individuals who have been affected by trauma, relational issues and anxiety
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Every day is a struggle. Painful memories and overwhelming emotions make it difficult to accomplish anything. Some days, the thought of just getting out of bed is too much to bear. You never know what will trigger distress and anxiety, so you avoid people and unpredictable situations. But, as a result, your life keeps getting smaller and smaller. Relationships are becoming distant and filled with conflict. You wonder why you’re unable to get over those painful events from your past. You blame yourself for still struggling this way. If only there were someone you could talk to and help you make sense of what you’re experiencing.
Every day is a struggle. Painful memories and overwhelming emotions make it difficult to accomplish anything. Some days, the thought of just getting out of bed is too much to bear. You never know what will trigger distress and anxiety, so you avoid people and unpredictable situations. But, as a result, your life keeps getting smaller and smaller. Relationships are becoming distant and filled with conflict. You wonder why you’re unable to get over those painful events from your past. You blame yourself for still struggling this way. If only there were someone you could talk to and help you make sense of what you’re experiencing.
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Trauma can affect every aspect of your life, leaving you feeling trapped, overwhelmed, and disconnected from yourself and others. Whether stemming from a single incident or accumulated experiences, it leaves deep emotional wounds that can hinder your ability to function, let alone feel fulfilled.
Trauma can affect every aspect of your life, leaving you feeling trapped, overwhelmed, and disconnected from yourself and others. Whether stemming from a single incident or accumulated experiences, it leaves deep emotional wounds that can hinder your ability to function, let alone feel fulfilled.
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Taylor Barton Fronzaglio
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Youngstown, OH 44514 (Online Only)
Therapy is a safe, confidential place to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, lived experiences, relationship with yourself, and connections with people in your life. With the right therapeutic relationship, it can be a healing journey. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with supervision designation, and a fervent mental health advocate. I believe you are the expert of your own life and I am here to guide and support you with my knowledge, experience, and training. As Lisa Olivera said, "Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you, doesn't mean you can, should, or need to do it alone."
Therapy is a safe, confidential place to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, lived experiences, relationship with yourself, and connections with people in your life. With the right therapeutic relationship, it can be a healing journey. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with supervision designation, and a fervent mental health advocate. I believe you are the expert of your own life and I am here to guide and support you with my knowledge, experience, and training. As Lisa Olivera said, "Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you, doesn't mean you can, should, or need to do it alone."
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My clinical practice focuses primarily on young adults, adults and the elderly. I am passionate about guiding clients to their baseline and beyond using a variety of expressive and experiential therapeutic interventions that are all aimed at emotional and mental health wellbeing. The therapeutic setting is confidential. I know the importance of feeling understood and accepted. I focus on your strengths and needs, providing support and interventions that address the thinking process and emotional expression.
My clinical practice focuses primarily on young adults, adults and the elderly. I am passionate about guiding clients to their baseline and beyond using a variety of expressive and experiential therapeutic interventions that are all aimed at emotional and mental health wellbeing. The therapeutic setting is confidential. I know the importance of feeling understood and accepted. I focus on your strengths and needs, providing support and interventions that address the thinking process and emotional expression.
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I am deeply committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment where individuals feel comfortable to explore and heal. Specializing in trauma and addiction, I understand the profound impact these challenges can have in someone's life. I also work with children and adolescents, recognizing the unique needs and resilience they bring to therapy. Whether you or your child is navigating the complexities of trauma, addiction, or other emotional difficulties, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey of healing and growth. Together, we can work towards a brighter, and more fulfilling future.
I am deeply committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment where individuals feel comfortable to explore and heal. Specializing in trauma and addiction, I understand the profound impact these challenges can have in someone's life. I also work with children and adolescents, recognizing the unique needs and resilience they bring to therapy. Whether you or your child is navigating the complexities of trauma, addiction, or other emotional difficulties, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey of healing and growth. Together, we can work towards a brighter, and more fulfilling future.
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Taking the first step is often the hardest and the most difficult, but by searching for a therapist, you have already begun the first step in YOUR healing process! I received both my Bachelor’s Degree and Master of Social Work Degree from Youngstown State University. I have been a Social Worker for 17 years, and am licensed through the Ohio State Board of Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists. I have a wide range of experience working with children, teens, young adults, adults and the elderly in individual, family and group settings.
Taking the first step is often the hardest and the most difficult, but by searching for a therapist, you have already begun the first step in YOUR healing process! I received both my Bachelor’s Degree and Master of Social Work Degree from Youngstown State University. I have been a Social Worker for 17 years, and am licensed through the Ohio State Board of Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists. I have a wide range of experience working with children, teens, young adults, adults and the elderly in individual, family and group settings.
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I've had experience working with clients who have different ages, needs, and goals. I'm here for you, and I'm willing to work with anybody willing to make the jump into counseling and take the steps to better themselves in that way.
I've had experience working with clients who have different ages, needs, and goals. I'm here for you, and I'm willing to work with anybody willing to make the jump into counseling and take the steps to better themselves in that way.
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I am a very seasoned therapist, wisdom through the learning and training and experiences I have created. I am trained in both evidenced therapies of EMDR I and II and Prolonged Exposure Therapy as well as Cognitive Processing for Insomnia. My early training is combining psychodynamic therapy and existential roots to look at the entire person and work with you from where you are and where you would like help getting. I had much work with adolescents and families as well as couples and LGBT community. My want is to create a trusting relationship with you to foster growth.
I am a very seasoned therapist, wisdom through the learning and training and experiences I have created. I am trained in both evidenced therapies of EMDR I and II and Prolonged Exposure Therapy as well as Cognitive Processing for Insomnia. My early training is combining psychodynamic therapy and existential roots to look at the entire person and work with you from where you are and where you would like help getting. I had much work with adolescents and families as well as couples and LGBT community. My want is to create a trusting relationship with you to foster growth.
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Lucas Aaron Bennett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LICDC, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Youngstown, OH 44512
I am a graduate of Liberty University with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have mental health counseling experience working with adolescents, individuals, couples and families as well as addiction experience working with those in recovery. I like to take a holistic approach with those that I work with and have experience with depression, anxiety, infidelity, ADHD, and substance use. I am trained in motivational interviewing, family systems, and cognitive therapy approaches.
I am a graduate of Liberty University with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have mental health counseling experience working with adolescents, individuals, couples and families as well as addiction experience working with those in recovery. I like to take a holistic approach with those that I work with and have experience with depression, anxiety, infidelity, ADHD, and substance use. I am trained in motivational interviewing, family systems, and cognitive therapy approaches.
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Each client who walks through the door brings their own unique set of challenges, experiences, and perspectives, and it is my role to approach them with empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to understand and support them. This may involve delving into a client's past traumas, current stressors, or deep-seated thought patterns, all while creating a safe, non-judgmental space for them to openly share their struggles. Throughout this process, I remain a steadfast advocate, and source of encouragement, helping each client navigate their personal journey towards greater self-understanding, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
Each client who walks through the door brings their own unique set of challenges, experiences, and perspectives, and it is my role to approach them with empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to understand and support them. This may involve delving into a client's past traumas, current stressors, or deep-seated thought patterns, all while creating a safe, non-judgmental space for them to openly share their struggles. Throughout this process, I remain a steadfast advocate, and source of encouragement, helping each client navigate their personal journey towards greater self-understanding, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
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My name is Joe Humphries. I am an LPCC and have been practicing in the Youngstown area for the past 18 years. I work with all ages and can help you address problems with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adjustment problems, and grief. Other areas of focus in my practice include: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, parenting skills training, anger management, behavior management, and Attention Deficit Disorder.
My name is Joe Humphries. I am an LPCC and have been practicing in the Youngstown area for the past 18 years. I work with all ages and can help you address problems with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adjustment problems, and grief. Other areas of focus in my practice include: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, parenting skills training, anger management, behavior management, and Attention Deficit Disorder.
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Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.