Therapists in Akron, Ohio

About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

227 Therapists found in Akron

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Dr. James M Athans, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP

Counselor
212 East Exchange St, Greenleaf Family Center, Akron, OH - 44304
330-376-9494 330-376-4525

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Shelli Fullum

Counselor
611 W Market St, Akron, OH - 44303
330-996-4600 330-643-0767

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Michelle E Anderson, LPCC-S

Counselor
18 N Forge St, Akron, OH - 44304
330-762-0591 330-762-2242

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Sean Bauer

Counselor
580 Grant St, Akron, OH - 44311
330-376-9494

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Heather Fowler-pruchnicki, LPC

Counselor
611 W Market St, Akron, OH - 44303
330-996-4600 330-564-9296

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Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Knobloch, C.T

Counselor
312 Locust St, Akron, OH - 44302
330-762-0591 330-762-2242

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Julie Creel, LPC- C.2406211

Counselor
18 N Forge St, Akron, OH - 44304
330-762-0591

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Gabriel Boyd

Counselor
725 E Market St, Akron, OH - 44305
330-315-3703

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Rachael Bunner

Counselor
580 Grant St, Akron, OH - 44311
330-376-9494

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David Ryan Priebe, CT

Counselor
725 E Market St, Akron, OH - 44305
330-434-4141

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Lee Ann Stevenson, LSW,LPC

Counselor
725 E Market St, Akron, OH - 44305
330-315-2614 330-315-5230

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Ms. Sheila Jan Stauffer, LPC

Counselor
838 Coburn St, Akron, OH - 44311
330-434-4141

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Taryn Nicole Bentley, LPC

Counselor
611 W Market St, Akron, OH - 44303
330-996-4600 330-564-9296

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Brittany Besancon

Counselor
702 E Market St, Akron, OH - 44305
330-434-4141

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Sabrina Burgio

Counselor
611 W Market St, Akron, OH - 44303
330-996-4600 330-564-9296

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Sarah Buchtel

Counselor
215 W Bowery St, Akron, OH - 44308
220-543-5015

More Counselors in Akron, OH: Addiction Counselors 351 Mental Health Therapists 321 Pastoral Counselors 2 Professional Counselors 202 School Counselors 9

About Therapists: Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions.

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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