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Top therapists in Independence, OH accepting new patients

Mental health care in Independence, Ohio is accessible through Headway's network of 1,901 providers across neighborhoods including Valley View, Brecksville, and Seven Hills. Get matched with the right fit for talk therapy or medication management, with sessions as affordable as $0 through insurance.

Brooke Kuntz

Brooke Kuntz

Therapist

Virtual • Columbus, OH


“I believe therapy should feel useful — not just a space to vent, but a place where something actually shifts.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alicia Linquist

Alicia Linquist

Therapist

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


“I truly believe that therapy should feel like a safe place to exhale — a space where you don't have to minimize what you've been through or carry it alone.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Cassie Kooser

Cassie Kooser

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dayton, OH


“I specialize in working with youth and young adults with a history of trauma, especially those that face societal challenges due to poverty, race, disability and gender.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Peggy DeCarlis

Peggy DeCarlis

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


I am an experienced therapist, licensed in Maryland, Ohio, Missouri, and Kansas. I will be your partner and tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I have a master’s degree from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. I have been described as supportive, direct, caring, and compassionate, with a good sense of humor. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you maximize them.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Margaret Nevin

Margaret Nevin

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I specialize in helping adults with anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues learn new tools and gain new perspectives to gain back control of their life!”
Anxiety, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Dunn

Diana Dunn

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I listen wholeheartedly and engage fully in each session, with the intention that you feel accepted, understood, and empowered to do the work you want to do in therapy.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Daniel Reitman

Dr. Daniel Reitman

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Therapy with me is not about judging what is wrong with you. It is about understanding what happened, what you learned to believe, what strengths you already carry, and what kind of life you want to move toward.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sylvester Huston

Sylvester Huston

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I bring lived experience with ADHD and anxiety. That perspective shapes how I connect with clients who may feel overwhelmed, mentally overloaded, or stretched thin trying to meet expectations.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carl Anderson

Carl Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pataskala, OH


“I bring warmth and humor into my sessions; but I also know how to speak plainly and hold my clients accountable.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emily Flores

Emily Flores

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My style is warm and collaborative, with a focus on building skills for emotion regulation, executive functioning, and self-trust...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Kandel

Christopher Kandel

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I take a collaborative, holistic approach to therapy, recognizing that emotional well-being is influenced by many aspects of life...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Vargas

Jessica Vargas

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy should help you feel understood while also giving you the tools and confidence to handle the challenges in front of you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Danae Powers

Danae Powers

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“She uses mind/body integrated approaches to generate lasting change in your overall well-being and honors your choices throughout the therapeutic process, inviting you to be an active participant co-leading treatment.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Faith Payton

Faith Payton

Therapist

Virtual • Columbus, OH


“I really focus on meeting clients where they are at and use various modalities such as Person-Centered Approach, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Strength-Based Approach to help clients reach their overall goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Laura Cernosky

Laura Cernosky

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I motivate clients throughout the therapy process and believe in always identifying a client's strengths even in tough situations.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anthonia Chukwudelunzu

Anthonia Chukwudelunzu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


My path to psychiatry began with a simple observation: mental health needs are everywhere, yet not enough people have access to care. After five years as a family nurse practitioner, I made the move to psychiatric care because I wanted to be part of the solution. I bring a holistic perspective to every session, drawing on years of primary care experience to understand how physical and mental health are connected in each person. I am board certified and see patients virtually in Ohio. If you are navigating anxiety, depression, or PTSD, I am here to work alongside you toward real, lasting change.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Mona Robinson

Dr. Mona Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Columbus, OH


As a counselor, former counselor educator, and advocate, I bring decades of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and communities. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life transitions, employment concerns, disability issues, self-esteem challenges, trauma, and issues related to identity, culture, and faith. I am particularly passionate about supporting African American individuals and families while creating an affirming environment for people from all backgrounds.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alecia Denillo

Alecia Denillo

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I meet you where you are—with warmth, curiosity, and respect—and I gently challenge you when it's helpful.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jesse Adams

Jesse Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I have years of experience working with individuals and families dealing with substance and alcohol use disorders.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crishna Wilburn

Crishna Wilburn

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My therapeutic philosophy centers on meeting you exactly where you are and walking alongside you as you work towards your goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brittany Lewis

Brittany Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Dayton, OH


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centered. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore challenges, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools for lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Diabetes
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Fowler

Joshua Fowler

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I see it as my goal to help restore the twin pillars of humanity to people through therapy: love, and trust.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kelly Mullens

Kelly Mullens

Therapist

Virtual • Dayton, OH


“I approach therapy with a strength-based, client-centered perspective, focusing on building trust, fostering collaboration, and empowering clients to create meaningful change in their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Priel

Lisa Priel

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


You might look fine on the outside, keeping up with work, showing up for others, managing everything, while internally feeling exhausted, anxious, or like you've lost the thread of who you actually are. If that resonates, you're in the right place. I work with adults who are stuck in patterns they can't seem to shift: overthinking, people-pleasing, chronic stress, burnout.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Marva Carter

Marva Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I specialize in substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, using a person-centered and empathetic approach.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tina Bulucea

Tina Bulucea

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe in a very direct and interactive approach to therapy. I relish feedback and expect you to express your opinions and feelings about what you are learning about yourself in treatment.”
Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heather Delaney

Heather Delaney

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered. I draw from CBT, mindfulness, strength-based, trauma-informed, and EMDR approaches, tailoring therapy to your individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, 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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Fardowsa Sheikh

Fardowsa Sheikh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“I provide a safe and supportive environment that encourages open communication and inspire individuals to recognize their strengths and potential.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Veler

Jacqueline Veler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Oak Harbor, OH


Jacki Veler, MSN, PMHNP, FNP, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 16 years of nursing experience. She earned her MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Spring Arbor University in 2021 and her PMHNP Graduate Certificate from the University of Toledo in 2022. At NewHeart Mental Health and Wellness in Oak Harbor, Ohio, she delivers in person and remote outpatient psychiatry and addiction treatment for adults and children across the entire lifespan. She also provides inpatient psychiatric care at a behavioral health hospital.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Charielle McDade

Charielle McDade

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I am passionate about supporting adolescents and adults using an authentic, curious, and compassionate approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Daniel Held

Daniel Held

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Over 40 years of experience as a psychotherapist with diverse population. Over 77 years of life experience with diverse problems of living.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaylee Serdinak

Kaylee Serdinak

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care so you feel heard, respected, and supported from our very first session.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Aluvieve

Michael Aluvieve

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Hi, I’m Michael Aluvieve, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) providing telehealth therapy for adults across Ohio. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges, and also work with stress, PTSD, and life transitions.

My approach is both professional and personal. After being accepted to Berklee College of Music, my own experience with mental health got in the way. Now I'm passionate about helping others that struggle with their mental health. Mental health issues aren't just a clinical notion to me, I am familiar with how burdensome and painful they can be.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Erica Wood

Erica Wood

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My ultimate goal is to empower you to live a life aligned with your values, passions, and aspirations.”
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sara Frohlich

Sara Frohlich

Therapist

Virtual • Cleveland, OH


“Sara prides herself on exuding warmth and acceptance. Sara validates feelings and challenges thinking/behavioral patterns.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sonya Williams

Sonya Williams

Therapist

Virtual • South Euclid, OH


“My approach is practical and rooted in who you actually are — not who therapy says you should become.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ashley Edwards

Ashley Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Hello, I’m glad you’re here. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a background in working with adults. I specialize in solution-focused therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy, helping clients develop practical strategies to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, creating a safe space for growth and healing. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to well-being.

Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Malvika Behl - Vigor Counseling

Dr. Malvika Behl - Vigor Counseling

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe therapy isn't about fixing who you are. It's about understanding the experiences, relationships, and patterns that have shaped your life so you can respond to them with greater awareness and intention.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Siobhan Ayala

Siobhan Ayala

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I'm especially passionate about working with trauma and PTSD, helping you gently process your experiences and reconnect with hope and who you are beneath it all.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Independence, OH

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Independence, OH
There are over 63 therapists in Independence, OH accepting new patients.
63+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 87%Stress management
  • 84%Trauma
  • 76%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 86%Cigna
  • 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 62%The Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 2%Arabic
  • 2%Japanese
  • 2%Polish
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 24%Man
License types
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  • 57%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 17%Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • 16%Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 3%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 24%Family therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Independence

Finding therapists in Independence starts with knowing what kind of support you want and which therapist background fits your needs. You may be looking for care related to anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, work stress, or a life transition. As you compare therapists, look for listed specialties, therapy approaches, and experience with concerns like yours. A therapist’s profile can help you understand whether they use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or trauma-informed care.

In a smaller city like Independence, local in-person openings may be more limited than in nearby Cleveland, Brecksville, or Seven Hills. Virtual therapy can expand your options while keeping access to Ohio-licensed therapists who fit your schedule. As you narrow your search, consider appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new clients, session format, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading bios before booking can help you compare communication style, areas of focus, and what to expect in a first session.

Therapy in Independence can be a significant expense without insurance, and using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for therapists who take your insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose between virtual and in-person care when available. You can browse therapists, review profiles, and book directly when you find a fit.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.