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I combine evidence-based treatment with genuine human connection, helping you find balance through science and empathy....
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I combine evidence-based treatment with genuine human connection, helping you find balance through science and empathy.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 13 years of experience supporting adults through their mental health journeys. My background in nursing has shaped my compassionate, holistic approach to care, and I strive to see and support the whole person, not just the diagnosis. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy to help clients achieve balance, stability, and confidence as they navigate life’s challenges.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Maryville University. My approach integrates evidence-based treatments with therapeutic techniques tailored to each individual’s goals and needs. I believe in building trust and collaboration, empowering clients to take an active role in their healing.
I’m passionate about helping clients find relief, understanding, and renewed hope. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, or other challenges, I provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and encouraged to take steps toward lasting mental and emotional wellness.
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As a neurodivergent therapist, I understand how powerful it can be to feel truly seen and supported in your uniqueness....
As a neurodivergent therapist, I understand how powerful it can be to feel truly seen and supported in your uniqueness.
Amy Jones is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 23 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Amy has provided care in various settings, including schools, crisis centers, residential care, and community mental health. She is experienced in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and women’s issues. Amy is a proud LGBTQIA+ ally and is committed to providing inclusive, affirming care to all.
Amy holds a Master’s in Social Work from Aurora University and creates a deeply empathetic, affirming space for clients. She helps individuals explore patterns, strengthen self-trust, and navigate life with greater clarity and compassion. Her approach honors each client’s unique story, identity, and growth journey.
Amy’s warm, supportive style encourages you to show up just as you are. Reaching out can feel daunting—but it’s a brave, meaningful step toward the healing and clarity you deserve. You’re not alone, and Amy is here to walk with you as you move forward.
As a psychologist, my role isn’t to tell you what to do, but to challenge you to reflect on what you’re doing and why....
As a psychologist, my role isn’t to tell you what to do, but to challenge you to reflect on what you’re doing and why.
Dr. Gabriel Somarriba is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. He specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, men’s mental health, and adolescent concerns. He is dedicated to helping clients find clarity and healing through a variety of evidence-based modalities tailored to individual needs.
Dr. Somarriba earned his Master of Science and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Divine Mercy University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at MetroHealth Medical Center. His integrative approach includes interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, logotherapy, and positive psychology.
Dr. Somarriba believes psychotherapy is a journey of healing through insight, empathy, and growth. Rooted in the idea of the “wounded healer,” he helps clients navigate emotional challenges and make empowered decisions by fostering understanding, authenticity, and mutual transformation.
As someone who has witnessed the struggles and resilience of the human spirit, I strive to walk alongside my clients with empathy,...
As someone who has witnessed the struggles and resilience of the human spirit, I strive to walk alongside my clients with empathy, hope, and a belief in their ability to heal.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience. I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to move toward healing and personal growth. With a background in critical care nursing, I bring both compassion and clinical expertise to every client interaction.
I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Kent State University, where I built a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and psychiatric care. My approach integrates empathy and collaboration, focusing on supporting clients through life’s challenges while strengthening coping skills and promoting overall well-being.
I believe healing happens when clients feel truly seen and supported. My approach combines evidence-based treatment with compassion, helping children, teens, and adults find balance, build resilience, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives. I look forward to walking alongside clients in their journey.
I am a person-centered therapist who provides a judgment-free space for clients to share their thoughts and wounds. I aim to work ...
I am a person-centered therapist who provides a judgment-free space for clients to share their thoughts and wounds. I aim to work together with them to achieve healing and growth.
Maureen is a client centered therapist who provides a judgment-free space for clients to share their thoughts and wounds. She aims to work together with them to achieve healing and growth."
Maureen McGervey is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 2 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with teens and adults to address trauma, depression, and anxiety, along with communication skills and life adjustments. A graduate of Cleveland State University, her Bachelor of Arts was obtained in Psychology, with an added Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Her education, coupled with her professional experience, helps provide the support and empathy her clients seek. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including but not limited to: mindfulness, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and Christian counseling.
Maureen's focus on building a therapeutic relationship with clients is key to helping them heal, growing their self-confidence in the process. From offering coping skills, to exploring different perspectives, she gets to the root of the matter. With her expertise, clients will be more capable of doing the necessary work to succeed. Schedule an appointment with her today!
As a queer, chronically ill, autistic counselor from the Appalachian region, I bring a deeply personal understanding of navigating...
As a queer, chronically ill, autistic counselor from the Appalachian region, I bring a deeply personal understanding of navigating diverse challenges and am here to offer a compassionate and inclusive space for your unique journey.
Alannah Bihl is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 4 years of experience supporting clients from diverse cultures and life experiences. They specialize in working with individuals navigating trauma, chronic illness, LGBTQIA+ issues, and neurodivergence. Alannah empowers clients to be their most authentic selves through psychoeducation and self-advocacy and is passionate about helping clients develop resilience, foster strengths, and cultivate their narratives.
Alannah earned their Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ohio University. They utilize an eclectic approach rooted in feminist theory to foster collaboration in the therapeutic process and emphasize that the client is the expert in their own life. Alannah integrates techniques from solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, and reality therapies.
Alannah's journey has provided insight into the complexities of intersectionality and resilience. It has also fostered a deep commitment to creating an inclusive, empathetic environment for clients. Alannah is equipped with a nuanced perspective and they are dedicated to helping you find your path to healing and self-acceptance.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for treating anxiety is cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy after, and psychoeducation. I prefer these approaches as I see the best benefit in providing the coping tools in these approaches; they help lessen anxiety and psychoeducation helps my clients understand where the anxiety is stemming from and how these tools work to lessen the anxiety. My go-to approach for treating depression is first exploring if there is a source to the depression. If there is a source, from there I approach it with mindfulness, behavioral activation, challenging to find positives, and practicing gratitude. I prefer to use these methods because they help with rewiring how the brain is thinking and challenging it and they teach the mind to seek out good things.
I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy:
I know a client is making progress in anxiety therapy when they begin rating their anxiety down 3-5 steps depending on where it was when we began; say it began at a 9 or a 10 as extremes and came down to a 6 or 7 or a 4 or 5. We aim to get anxiety down to a 4 or 5, with 6 being a manageable level, while still having anxiety. The client will be using their tools and effectively managing their anxiety with the skills they have learned. I know a client is making meaningful progress in treating their depression in counseling when they are rating their depression around a 3-5 in severity compared to a higher level of severity on a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being extreme).
Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy with journaling, engaging in meditation, working out, spending time with friends, spending time in nature, and doing something they enjoy such as reading/playing games/watching shows/etc. I always encourage the use of the Calm app or looking up meditations on YouTube. For depression counseling, clients can engage in seeking the positives in each day and examining what they are grateful for outside of counseling. I also encourage clients to exercise, eat healthy, drink water, and try to establish good sleep habits in addition to spending time with people that love them.
To prepare for your first anxiety therapy or depression counseling session, you can make a list of the sources of your anxiety or depression (if you can identify one) so that you can discuss them in the session.
Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists at Thriveworks in Cleveland, OH can help people better understand and manage their symptoms. If you are struggling with regular anxious and/or depressive thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety or depressive disorder, you should seek professional help. The therapists at Thriveworks can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your anxiety and/or depression.
Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists in Cleveland involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Your therapist will then work with you to determine where your anxiety and/or depression might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
Anxiety & depression counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Anxiety & depression counseling from Thriveworks Cleveland therapists can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s anxiety or depression as well as their needs and preferences.
You may be one of the many people who struggle with the symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. These conditions can disrupt people’s daily lives, making it difficult to function.
But they also have effective treatments—depression therapy and anxiety counseling. Now more than ever before, people are reaching out for help and receiving the guidance they need from mental health professionals.
You do not have to battle anxiety and depression alone. The staff at Thriveworks in Cleveland, OH has walked side-by-side with clients who are ready for treatment.
The severity and longevity of depression’s symptoms distinguish it from the normal mood swings that most people experience. The symptoms are disruptive to daily life—making it difficult for people to have active professional and personal lives.
People who have depression may experience:
Anxiety and depression are serious mental illnesses, and reaching out for mental health care is often an important step in healing. There are a variety of treatment options, and providers who are skilled at depression counseling can often help people find the right combination of therapies that work for each individual.
Some of the most popular depression counseling approaches include:
Each client experiences unique symptoms and will have unique needs. The anxiety therapists and depression counselors at Thriveworks Cleveland, OH give each client the individualized treatment they need.
Anxiety therapy is a counseling method that tackles the disruptive and uncomfortable symptoms of anxiety offering everyday people powerful tools to cope with their anxious thoughts and feelings. Some of the symptoms that anxiety therapy can help to address include:
These are only some of the many ways that anxiety can manifest—and sometimes, these symptoms can manifest into anxiety disorders. Some of the most common anxiety disorders include:
Regardless of whether you’re feeling mild anxiety, or indeed display the signs of an anxiety disorder, anxiety therapy at Thriveworks in Cleveland, OH can help. We even offer online services to people who desire added convenience—connect with your therapist from anywhere that offers you an internet connection.
Relief from the difficulties that anxiety and depression bring into people’s lives often comes in the form of a multi-faceted, individualized treatment plan. If you are ready to start depression counseling or anxiety therapy, know that Thriveworks Counseling in Cleveland, OH has providers who can assist you.
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