Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Westlake, OH

Hello, my name is Elizabeth Forbes and I go by Libby. First, I want to say, you are so brave to take this step to take care of you! Thank you! You matter, you qualify, and you are worthy!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). I have spent 12 years in home-based work serving high conflict/high risk individuals and families utilizing the Functional Family Therapy model.

My philosophy is, “If we each are better then that is better, and we then are all better.” I have always embraced and enjoyed helping others. I work to meet you right where you are. From there, we work together to explore where you want to go.

My name is Dr. Joyce Brunson, and I’m the founder and lead provider at Lifeworks Behavioral Health Solutions, a telehealth practice dedicated to helping individuals of all backgrounds navigate life’s challenges with dignity, support, and expert care.

As a doctorate-level Nurse Practitioner (DNP, ACACNP, PMHNP-BC) licensed in North Carolina.

At Lifeworks, I provide personalized medication management for conditions including:

· Anxiety and panic disorders

· Depression and mood disorders

· PTSD and trauma-related symptoms

· ADHD and attention difficulties

· Weight-related concerns and chronic pain

Welcome—I'm so glad you're here.

My name is Andrea Turner, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisor designation (LPCC-S) with over 10+ years of combined experience supporting individuals through life’s most difficult and transformative moments. I founded Intentional Footsteps LLC with one purpose in mind: to create a safe, empowering space where healing begins and growth is intentional.

I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides thoughtful, individualized care for adolescents, adults, and older adults. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma, stress, women’s health concerns, and challenges related to chronic conditions. My goal is to create a warm, open-minded space where you can feel heard and supported while we work toward meaningful changes in your mental health.

Hello, my name is Jill Miller and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor and a Substance Abuse Professional in the State of Ohio, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker for the State of Massachusetts, Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the State of Utah and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the State of Arizona . Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the State of Maryland and Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the State of Missouri.

I believe that in order to have a successful relationship and outcome with my clients that there needs to be mutual trust, understanding and good rapport. I use one of several therapeutic modalities, depending on what issue one is having in their life. The modalities may include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Skills and learning new coping skills. My areas of expertise include mental health and substance abuse with 18 years of experience and I have worked my entire career in those fields. I believe in meeting people where they are and not forcing an agenda on to another person. I have experience working with adults 18+ and I feel that you will find my demeanor calming and non-judgmental.I am available mainly in the evening and on weekends and I hope to be able to assist you on your search for a more pleasant, happy future.

Hi there, I'm Lynda! I am a Licensed Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio. I welcome the opportunity to partner with you as you move through difficult times while providing therapeutic support and guidance. I've worked in the mental health counseling field since the late 1980s with independent licensure since the early 1990s.

Life doesn't always fall apart all at once. Sometimes it shifts — slowly or suddenly — and you find yourself standing in the middle of something you didn't plan for, not quite sure how to find your footing again.

I work with adults — particularly women — who are navigating major life transitions: divorce, career change, grief and loss, identity shifts, postpartum challenges, relationship changes, and the complex process of figuring out who you are when everything around you has changed.

My name is Nadine Cramer, and I've been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor for over 22 years. I'm licensed in both Ohio and Pennsylvania and see clients throughout both states via telehealth. Over the course of my career I've worked in inpatient psychiatric settings, outpatient community mental health, and private practice. I've facilitated groups for postpartum depression, anger management, alcohol and substance use recovery, and cognitive restructuring — and I've brought everything I've learned in those settings into my private practice work.

My clinical degree is a Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA, MSW equivalent) from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio (2016). I completed my Master of Education in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) from University of Cincinnati (2016), and have experience as a provider of ABA services. I have a Doctorate in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University(2020).

If you’ve been feeling anxious, down, overwhelmed, or unable to focus, I want to understand what that looks like in your everyday life. I’m curious by nature, I ask questions, and I take your experience seriously. My approach to psychiatry considers how your physical health, sleep, stress, and lifestyle may be contributing to how you feel.

I am open and honest with all my clients. I have an LISW and have work in the mental health field since I was 21, starting with working in direct care in a child residential facility, to a Workshop for intellectually disabled adults, assistant to psychologist who performed psychological testing, to 4 years as a therapist. Personally I am married with 2 wonderful children and prefer to read novels on my free time.

I became a graduate of Youngstown State University’s Mater of Social Work program while working full-time in mental health crisis intervention (think 9-8-8 hotline). Aside from crisis, I have several years of experience working with adults through individual work. I am a firm believer that all individuals deserve access to the care they need and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect by those who provide it. My therapeutic approach pulls from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to invest in your healing and growth today. Whether you’re a newcomer to therapy/counseling or an experienced client, I feel it’s a brave and wonderful thing to do the work of mental-emotional healing. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, stress/anxiety, career challenges, LGBTQ+ related issues, grief and loss and trauma disorder such as PTSD.