Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Riverside, OH

My name is Jeff Miller, and I have been in the mental health field for over 30 years. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work. My experience is varied—beginning in Cuyahoga County investigating allegations of abuse and neglect with extensive Juvenile Court involvement, then expanding to children and teens in foster care, residential treatment, and adoption settings. I have also worked with adults managing chronic or acute mental health conditions and dual diagnoses. I am open to working with most concerns, though depression and anxiety—often rooted in trauma and loss—are what I most typically address.

Building a therapeutic relationship and aligning with clients to find their “path” to healing is at the heart of my work. I help normalize certain feelings, and approach each person without judgment. I am honest and respectful of what a client can manage at any point in the process. Trust is developed and earned over time, and I fully understand that.

I look forward to meeting you and will always start from where you are. Our journey together will hopefully bring new understandings and positive life changes.

Hi, I am Mike Skoda, and I bring an expertise in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), The Gottman Method, Couples and Family Counseling, EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I have a passion for using a Relational method of really trying to understand you and your loved ones, being curious and non-judgmental in my approach to helping you, yet offering you practical solutions you can begin to use as additional coping strategies. 

I am particularly skilled with couples and marriage counseling, working with traumas using EMDR, working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and Subtypes (using ACT and ERP), Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorders (ADHD) and Substance Use Disorders, and issues affecting those with addictions and their family members.I look forward to taking this journey with you as a trusted guide and helping you to get to where you would like to be!

Peggy Lucas is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 30 years of experience. She has had the privilege of working with diverse populations across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, parents, young adults, and seniors. Peggy specializes in supporting individuals and couples dealing with concerns including loss, grief, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, severe mental illness, and chemical dependency. She maintains a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive environment, welcoming individuals of all genders and cultures.

Peggy has a Master’s in Community and Agency Counseling from Ohio University. By using evidence-based techniques like dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and motivational interviewing, she empowers clients to achieve self-actualization, manage symptoms, overcome addiction, and cultivate self-care skills.

If you're navigating challenging emotions or facing difficult life situations like divorce, parenting struggles, academic difficulties, or community issues, you are welcome here. Peggy is committed to offering guidance, support, and encouragement to help you overcome obstacles, reach your full potential, and become the best version of yourself.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 12 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s most difficult challenges. I specialize in helping clients work through trauma, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, anger, anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder. My goal is to create a therapeutic space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward healing and growth.

I earned my Master’s in Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson College. I’m trained in dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. My approach is collaborative, flexible, and tailored to each person’s strengths, needs, and goals.

Building trust, fostering resilience, and supporting lasting change are at the heart of my work. I believe every individual has the capacity to heal and thrive, and my role is to guide that process with empathy, honesty, and respect. Together, we’ll create a path that aligns with your values and vision for your life.

I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 26 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, family conflict, and healing from toxic or abusive relationships. I also have extensive experience providing counseling, crisis support, case management, and diagnostic assessment, including work within school-based settings. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and focused on meaningful, lasting change.

I earned my master’s degree in social work from Cleveland State University. I take a person-centered, meet-you-where-you-are approach and tailor treatment to each client’s goals. I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based modalities as appropriate.

I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel truly seen and understood. You do not have to face life’s challenges alone. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you to build coping skills, deepen insight, and foster healing, resilience, and personal growth.