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Maureen Heisterkamp

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What is your go-to approach for individual therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in individual therapy is a mixture of supportive reflection, cognitive behavioral therapy, coping skills, psychoeducation, and solution-focused therapy. I prefer this combination because of the nuances of the problems people share and the help they need.

What tools do you teach in individual therapy?

I teach the following tools in individual therapy:

  • Self-soothing techniques: This can be done with something as small as a beverage of choice or food. This tool is used to bring calm by slowly consuming a beverage or food and focusing on the temperature, taste, smell, and texture and blocking out everything else around you.
  • Interruption of automatic thoughts: This involves focusing on other things such as playing category games, naming 20 candy bars or colleges/universities, or naming all 50 states.
  • Breathing exercises to help slow the heart rate down and breathing.
  • Psychoeducation and reviewing thinking errors.
  • How to correct automatic thoughts.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when they have difficulty thinking of things to address and work on over several (3-6) sessions.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement individual therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by spending time with their friends and family and sharing with them. Also, working out, journaling, doing leisure activities, joining groups doing fun things that they are interested in or want to find out if they will like. Using their coping skills.

What should someone do to prepare for starting individual therapy?

To prepare for your first individual therapy session, you can think about what is bringing you to therapy that you want to get help talking through. This is your opportunity to introduce me to what is going on in your life that made you think, “I think I need to talk to someone to get help with this.”

Starting Individual therapy in Cleveland

What is individual therapy?

Individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.

How does individual therapy work?

Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.

Can individual therapy help me?

Yes, individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.

Is individual therapy conducted in person or online?

Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does individual therapy last?

The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.

How much does individual therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Cleveland accept 26 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio | BCBS

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSmart Accel

  • HealthSmart PPO

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Self-pay costs at Cleveland
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Kevin Atwell is great.
Alexander Sep 2025
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Alannah has been a fantastically safe space for me to be comfortable enough to share my true thoughts, experiences, and feelings, without having to feel the need to censor myself. They are working with me—not trying to change me—by giving me the tools I need to better express myself in a healthy, positive way. And, that, my friends, has made all the difference.
Read more Alannah has been a fantastically safe space for me to be comfortable enough to share my true thoughts, experiences, and feelings, without having to feel the need to censor myself. They are working with me—not trying to change me—by giving me the tools I need to better express myself in a healthy, positive way. And, that, my friends, has made all the difference.
Maggie Sep 2025
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★★★★★
Amy listened intently and was very thorough. She and I seemed to mesh really well. I look forward to my next session and so on.
Emily Sep 2025
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Becky is AMAZING. She truly cares about my wellbeing and puts so much thought into our sessions.
Chad Sep 2025
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I appreciate the time and energy put into treatment and having a plan to move forward with. It makes me feel secure.
Shelby Sep 2025
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Erin is fabulous, qualified and thorough. Giving practical analysis and solution to punctual questions.
Fernanda Sep 2025
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I love my therapist and look forward to our weekly zoom meetings. She's been a great help to me.
Danelle Jun 2025
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Dr. Sheplavy is awesome.
Graham Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks in Cleveland, OH is located off Euclid Ave, between Interstate 90 and E 30th Street. Next door to the Innerbelt Lofts, we currently share the building with Quick Employment and Central Kitchen Incubator, among other businesses. Across the street, on the opposite side of Euclid Ave, you will find the AHF Pharmacy.

Phone number

(614) 689-3972

Languages spoken by OH providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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