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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 ...
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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 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!
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I am a present-focused, client centered therapist with experience treating anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, anxiety, depr...
I am a present-focused, client centered therapist with experience treating anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, Bipolar, and OCD.
Melissa Elbert is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with over 10 years of experience supporting clients both in their communities and in office settings. She is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their treatment goals and has extensive experience working with adults.
Melissa's post-graduate training includes expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), anxiety disorders, trauma-informed care, ADHD, and CPT. She specializes in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, borderline personality disorders, and substance use disorders, including alcohol and opioid dependence.
She earned her Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. Melissa adopts a flexible, client-centered approach, incorporating multiple therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, CPT, and trauma-informed strategies to tailor treatment to each individual's unique needs.
Melissa believes that every person has their own path to healing. She works collaboratively with clients to determine the most effective approach, ensuring that each session centers around your goals and well-being. If you're ready to prioritize your mental health and make positive changes, schedule a session with Melissa today!
As one who has experienced my own traumas, losses and other "bumps in the road" life throws at us, I can identify with others in d...
As one who has experienced my own traumas, losses and other "bumps in the road" life throws at us, I can identify with others in distress and try to align with them in finding their personal path to healing and empowerment.
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.
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 with experience supporting clients in helping individuals heal from toxic or abusive relationships, I bring a trauma-in...
As someone with experience supporting clients in helping individuals heal from toxic or abusive relationships, I bring a trauma-informed and compassionate approach to every client I serve.
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.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
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.
Thriveworks has observed an important need in the mental health sphere: more convenient and flexible options. We’ve seen that many people can’t commit to a counseling appointment because they already feel overwhelmed by the amount of appointments on their schedule. “If only there was greater convenience and flexibility!” We hear you, and we’re here to offer a solution: online counseling.
Online counseling was made to offer people a more convenient and flexible way to meet with a counselor. It’s also great for people who would rather attend their counseling sessions from the comfort of home, on their lunch break at work, or elsewhere. Thriveworks Ohio Counseling is proud to offer both telephone counseling and video counseling, the two most effective online counseling options out there. Both options can prove valuable to your life; it will simply come down to which approach you prefer! Either way, our online counseling are excited for the chance to meet and work with you.
If you’re interested in online or virtual counseling—the utmost convenient and flexible counseling option out there today—consider contacting Thriveworks Ohio Counseling. Our scheduling staff is on call, ready to set you up with a telephone counselor or video counselor. Regardless of which online counseling type you choose, our counselors are here to help you confront your challenges, hurdles, demons, or whatever you prefer to call them! We’re here, and we’re on your side.
Here at Thriveworks Ohio Counseling, online counseling is easy. It doesn’t require you to have a high level of experience or skills with technology. Instead, you simply need access to a device, like a telephone or computer, of which will allow you to hop on to a phone or video call with your provider! This, of course, means that you’ll need to have internet connection, too. But that is the extent of the requirements for our online counseling services.
Are you wondering whether you should go with telephone or video counseling? Consider the following:
The bottom line is that if you are looking for that face-to-face interaction, video counseling is likely the online counseling option for you. If, on the other hand, you’d prefer greater anonymity and flexibility, telephone counseling might be the route you’re looking for.
The online counselors on the Thriveworks Ohio Counseling team are capable of helping their clients with a wide range of problems, in virtually every area of life. For example, you can work with your online counselor to accomplish the following:
The online counselors and therapists at Thriveworks Ohio Counseling aren’t just qualified to help with your mental health challenges, they truly care about your wellbeing and want to do everything they can to help you live a happy, successful life. In addition to the problems that you have determined, they will help you identify other potential problem areas in your life. Then, they will help you tackle those too!
Thriveworks Ohio Counseling has availability now. If you’re considering talking to a counselor about what you have going on in your life, contact our office. Our counselors have a wide range of expertise and specialties, which allow them to help a diverse group of people. For example, we can offer depression therapy, couples therapy, marriage counseling, anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, stress management counseling, grief counseling, and more. And again, we can do it all remotely.
To schedule an online counseling session at Thriveworks Ohio Counseling, simply call our office or do so right on our website! We want to make this process as seamless as possible. We hope that we hear from you soon and we look forward to joining you on your journey.
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