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I view mental health care as a partnership built on trust, empathy, and understanding. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practi...
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I view mental health care as a partnership built on trust, empathy, and understanding. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience across inpatient, outpatient, telehealth, and community-based settings, my approach is centered on meeting each person where they are, recognizing their strengths, and providing compassionate, personalized treatment that supports healing, resilience, and improved quality of life.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) and extensive experience providing psychiatric care across inpatient, outpatient, telehealth, and community-based settings. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, ADHD, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and other mental health conditions. I partner with clients seeking greater stability, improved functioning, and a personalized treatment approach to support their mental health goals.
My approach integrates evidence-based treatment, medication management, CBT, supportive psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and individualized care planning. I work across inpatient, outpatient, telehealth, and community-based settings to promote improved mental health outcomes.
My goal is to provide a supportive, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout your journey. I believe in partnering with each client to develop a personalized treatment plan that promotes healing, stability, and growth. If you are ready to take the next step toward improved wellness, I welcome working with you.
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I believe that therapy should be viewed as a collaborative approach. You are the expert of your life and your experiences. As one ...
I believe that therapy should be viewed as a collaborative approach. You are the expert of your life and your experiences. As one who has experienced personal trauma, I have a true understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circumstances and how empowering therapy can be.
I completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees at John Carroll University. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2010 and my Master of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2013. I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with life transitions and stressors, burnout, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, as well as anyone who has a desire or wants to work on themselves or address any challenges they may be experiencing.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of therapy. I utilized a person-centered approach and strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and welcoming place for my clients.
My hope is that clients feel heard and are comfortable bringing their concerns, anxiety, mood, trauma, or anything that is on their mind into therapy and know that it is a safe place for them to share. Scheduling that first appointment is often the hardest step. I look forward to working with you!
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.
Having personally experienced the transformative aspects of combining traditional talk therapy with creative arts, I strive to ass...
Having personally experienced the transformative aspects of combining traditional talk therapy with creative arts, I strive to assist my clients through challenging experiences by helping them understand the power of the mind/body connection.
Katherine Pixley is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 13 years of experience. She works with individuals on the entire life spectrum, engaging them in building needed confidence and skills to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, parenting, and life transitions, along with other mental, emotional, and physical health diagnoses. Katherine supports and guides clients in connecting the impact of their experiences with external behaviors.
Katherine graduated from Antioch University New England and holds a Master’s in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling. She combines traditional approaches such as person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy with dance/movement therapy, EMDR, and internal family systems.
Building trust in therapy is key to accepting where you are and committing to move in a new direction. Katherine seeks to create a non-judgmental space for this experience to grow and strengthen. If you’re ready to take the first step toward a more hopeful future, schedule an appointment with Katherine today!
I connect with clients on a personal level, as building trust and encouraging active participation in their own care is crucial to...
I connect with clients on a personal level, as building trust and encouraging active participation in their own care is crucial to achieving positive mental health outcomes.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 15 years of experience supporting clients across the lifespan. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, mood disorders, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, grounded in helping individuals understand their experiences and develop meaningful strategies to improve their mental health and overall well-being.
I have a Master of Science in nursing from Northern Kentucky University and have extensive experience in psychiatric nursing, hospice, long-term care, and inpatient hospital settings. My clinical focus includes evidence-based, person-centered care that integrates therapeutic support, medication management, and a holistic understanding of each client’s needs.
My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to move toward healing. I value compassion, dignity, and individualized care, and I am committed to partnering with you as you work toward greater stability, clarity, and wellness. Together, we will build a plan that helps you take meaningful steps forward.
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My go-to approach for helping people with PTSD/trauma is beginning with providing a safe environment for them to share their story. I provide psychoeducation on their reaction to what has happened, as oftentimes clients feel like they are crazy for having their reactions to traumatic events. I provide coping skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and from cognitive processing therapy. I find the best benefit in these approaches because they help heal the heart and mind from the trauma that has happened. Narrative therapy is another one I have used and that involves the client writing down what happened and using grounding techniques to help them regulate their emotions while reliving the trauma and making it something that has little impact on them.
I teach the following tools to help with trauma:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they rate the impact of their trauma lower than a 5 or 6 out of 10, they display not being bothered by thinking about the trauma, and are no longer dealing with flashbacks or nightmares.
Clients can supplement their time in therapy with the CPT app, using their coping skills regularly, and doing any and all homework assigned to help treat the trauma. Reading books that provide education.
To prepare for their first therapy session, someone can think about and write down aspects of their trauma. It will be helpful for me to understand what has happened to them and how it impacts them.
At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.
Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:
The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.
In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.
PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.
The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cleveland is located in the Cowell House and near Euclid Avenue and East 30th Street, off I-90. It is right by the Cleveland State University campus and just off the street from Playhouse Square.
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