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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Independence, OH

Struggling with trauma triggers, nightmares, or avoidance in Independence? Headway's network of 1,563 providers offers Cognitive Processing Therapy, Relaxation Training, and psychoeducation for PTSD recovery. Free consultations available to find your ideal match.

Ilona Ponomariova

Ilona Ponomariova

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Fairlawn, OH


“My nonjudgmental approach allows people to feel safe and validated. My lived experience enables me to empathize with my clients, empowering them and facilitating change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Otimbum Wilson

Otimbum Wilson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Euclid, OH


“Your goals are what are important to me and will be the foundation of our therapeutic journey together.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Carrie Singer

Carrie Singer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Stow, OH


“It is possible to grow and thrive after traumatic events and I am here to provide hope for others to do so.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Rochelle Tatarka

Rochelle Tatarka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Fairlawn, OH


“My approach is direct, warm, holistic, and personable. I practice a variety of evidence-based modalities...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sarah Billingsley

Sarah Billingsley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Akron, OH


“I work from the perspective that childhood and family experiences frequently impact our ability to function in adulthood.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsey Fascione

Lindsey Fascione

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Westlake, OH


“My approach to care is rooted in the understanding that each individual is unique, and that conventional treatment alone may not always be sufficient to promote healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Koewler

Michelle Koewler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Medina, OH


“You'll be met with empathy, authenticity, and genuine presence, because therapy should be a place where you feel safe and seen.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Myung Jin Purves

Myung Jin Purves

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • Cleveland, OH


“My main area of focus is EMDR Therapy with couples and individuals. With couples, I focus on relational trauma, such as infidelity, abuse, or loss of a child.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Abby Gontero

Abby Gontero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Stow, OH


I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kent State University. I work with clients from young adults to older individuals, who are navigating a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, and LGBTQ+ concerns. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, or life transitions, I’m here to support you in a way that honors your unique journey and values.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jen Foren

Jen Foren

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Columbus, OH


“I have experience treating those with depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD/victims of trauma & members of the LGBTQ+ community.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Charlene Hogue

Charlene Hogue

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Westlake, OH


“My approach to therapy is to meet the client where she/he/they is/are with a person-centered approach, and to accompany them on their journey of self-discovery through increased self-awareness to develop understanding and self-empowerment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jeannine Taylor

Dr. Jeannine Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Akron, OH


My name is Jeannine Taylor. I earned a Master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy and a Doctoral Degree from Kent State University. I also am Assistant Professor of Family & Community Medicine at Northeast Ohio College of Medicine. I enjoy helping people balance work and family; navigate the challenges before, during and after divorce; and cope with changes associated with midlife and later life. I also help clients make career decisions and establish educational goals.

PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW COUPLES AS OF MARCH 6, 2026; HOWEVER, I AM ACCEPTING NEW INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jordan Breedlove

Jordan Breedlove

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Munroe Falls, OH


Hi there!

I'm Jordan, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S). I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Psychology degree with minors in Child and Family Development. Over the past 6 years, I’ve supported adults using evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness, and I tailor therapy to you—because we’re not doing a cookie-cutter approach here.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sabina Zarlenga

Sabina Zarlenga

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Streetsboro, OH


I help clients understand how their experiences shape their present struggles and help build internal safety, self-understanding, and resilience.

My work is especially suited for individuals who have experienced trauma and feel its effects in their daily lives. Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves or others, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating. Trauma can leave people feeling alone, misunderstood, invisible, or unsafe—even within their own bodies and minds.

I often work with clients navigating complex trauma, trauma-related addiction, abuse specializing in DV/IPV, neurodivergent and identity struggles, anxiety, and depression. Many are individuals who have spent years surviving difficult experiences and are now seeking a deeper level of healing, understanding, and stability.

Clients who tend to benefit most from working with me are those who want more than symptom relief—they want to understand themselves more deeply and build a life that feels meaningful, authentic, and connected. Their goals often include feeling safer in their own bodies, reducing emotional reactivity and overwhelm, improving relationships, and developing a stronger sense of identity and self-trust.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Energetic, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Michele Norman

Michele Norman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • North Ridgeville, OH


“Approachable, empathetic, extremely open-minded, easy to talk to and weird are some of the ways I've been described in the past by previous patients.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Emma Smith

Emma Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • North Ridgeville, OH


“My style is collaborative and relationship-focused, blending empathy and humor to help my clients feel empowered.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michele Hawkins McHenry

Michele Hawkins McHenry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Akron, OH


“My intention is to walk with you on your journey, providing insight and helping to identify areas to improve and strategies to do so.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Rivera

Jessica Rivera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Grafton, OH


“I guide you in creating a path to ease suffering and emotional struggle through a holistic approach.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chris Freeman-Clark

Chris Freeman-Clark

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Tallmadge, OH


“I like to keep things casual and conversational. I like to get to know clients early in the process and especially their developmental and family history.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Woolf

Caroline Woolf

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Akron, OH


“My goal is to walk alongside clients through warm, collaborative conversations that honor their backgrounds and values, providing space for both big emotions and concrete tools to use between sessions.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Nagy

Kathryn Nagy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Willoughby, OH


“I offer compassionate and specialized therapy, with a focus on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Dann

Kathryn Dann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Willoughby, OH


“My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move toward lasting healing—not just symptom relief.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Sarah McCall

Sarah McCall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Grafton, OH


“I work with children, teens, and adult women who are struggling with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, self-esteem, life transitions, and the pressure to be everything for everyone.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Nathan Lamkin

Dr. Nathan Lamkin

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Akron, OH


“I blend deep compassion with genuine honesty to help you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and relationships shape your unique story.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jennifer Whitten

Jennifer Whitten

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Elyria, OH


“As an empathetic, down-to-earth therapist, I believe in walking alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Becky Lester-Black

Becky Lester-Black

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Sheffield, OH


“I consider myself to be a change agent and my areas of expertise include trauma, grief and loss, end of life issues, parenting concerns, anxiety, and depression.”
PTSD, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Damion Boyd

Damion Boyd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Wadsworth, OH


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment utilizing care, sensitivity, with a little humor that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cheryl Thomas

Dr. Cheryl Thomas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Wadsworth, OH


“I am a certified EMDR trauma specialist. I am also a family and couple therapist by training, so helping them have better ways to communicate and to connect with others in their lives is something that I truly enjoy seeing happen in the process of...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juliana Branch

Juliana Branch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Elyria, OH


“I create a positive, warm, safe, non-judgmental environment that helps build trust in the therapeutic relationship.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Young

April Young

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Akron, OH


“I bring a lot of psychoeducation to my sessions. My clients love being able to understand why their brain and body are reacting or doing the things that they are doing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Bernadette Sisk

Bernadette Sisk

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Canton, OH


“I'm not a "nod and smile" provider. I'm here to help you actually move forward—even when that means we get honest, a little uncomfortable, and real about what's going on.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Emmanuel Nji

Dr. Emmanuel Nji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chillicothe, OH


“I refuse to say "I cannot help you." Instead, I pledge to learn, consult, and pursue every avenue to support my patients.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Patricia Fields-Wright

Patricia Fields-Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Hello, my name is Patty and I am here to remind you that;

You are not your struggles.

Too often, people begin to define themselves by their anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, painful experiences, or difficult circumstances. While these challenges are real and deserve attention, they do not define who you are.

I understand that life's journey can include loss, disappointment, uncertainty, and unexpected transitions. Yet,.I believe these experiences can also reveal resilience, wisdom, and strengths that may have previously gone unrecognized. Our experiences help shape our stories, but they do not determine how the story ends.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Heather Goudy

Heather Goudy

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I approach therapy with compassion and empathy and work to help clients applies those to themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cheryl Hines

Cheryl Hines

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I am also certified to work with Veterans, individuals experiencing problem gambling addiction, and those navigating the unique impacts of adoption, bringing specialized expertise to these populations.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Arvesha Jackson

Arvesha Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centered, and tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shruthi Smith

Shruthi Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My passion is to help others seek healing, feel validated in their experiences, and encourage practical tools to manage their concerns.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Weikert

Joseph Weikert

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I have been in the field since 2017 working with multiple populations from pre-teens to late adulthood with mental health and substance use issues.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christy Cox

Christy Cox

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have over 5 years of experience treating patients in the outpatient and telehealth settings. I have experience treating patients throughout the lifespan but particularly enjoy treating women who often are too busy to take time to focus on their own mental health. I am very honest and direct with my patients and enjoy empowering them to help themselves. I am open-minded and love to listen to my patients tell me their story without fear of judgement. I have background in working both in community mental health and for a large privately owned mental health organization. I fully believe in the importance in taking a collaborative approach to treating my patients.

I am specializing in treating the mental health of adolescent females and women ages 16 and up. Focused areas of treatment include maternal mental health, post-partum mental health, ADHD treatment, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, grief and trauma.

I am also focusing on treating healthcare professionals, first responders and busy individuals who often cannot get to an appointment due to their schedule requires working Monday thru Friday until 5pm. I am offering non-traditional appointment times to accommodate those needing a non-traditional appointment time. Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be treated as such.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sarah Weller

Sarah Weller

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe everyone has the ability to grow, heal, and move toward a healthier version of themselves.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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