Speak from the Heart Counseling

Healing

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Wellness

About

Speak from the Heart Counseling is a Counseling Psychology private practice based out of Cleveland, OH. We provide telehealth counseling and wellness services to residents of Ohio, with Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology across most states via PSYPACT. We are currently Accepting clients in: OH, PA, IL, and UT. Please reach out to inquire about your state if its not listed.

We use individualized approaches toward conceptualizing each client’s unique needs, working collaboratively in setting goals, and taking into context the complexities of personal histories. At Speak from the Heart Counseling, we value and center client autonomy and believe that the client is the expert of their own lives. As partners, we will collaborate with you in your therapeutic journey toward healing and wellness. We will center your needs while using our expertise in psychological research and practice that is both evidenced-based and liberatory.

Inclusive, affirming, and trauma-informed.

Expertise

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    Psychological

    Stress
    Depression / Anxiety
    Posttraumatic Stress / PTSD Substance Abuse / Alcohol Use
    Health Decision-making

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    Relationships

    Relationships
    Life transitions

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    Trauma

    Cultural/Intergenerational
    Childhood Trauma
    Sexual Abuse

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    Identity

    Racial Identity
    Mixed Race/Multiracial/Transracial
    Gender & Sexual Identity
    Queer & Questionning Lesbian/Bisexual/Non-binary LGBTQ+

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    Programming

    Ongoing wellness
    Education and awareness
    Movement and the body

Healing

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Wellness

Counseling, psychology, evidence-based practice, feminist therapy, multicultural, mindfulness, client-centered, collaborative, and more.

Services & Offerings

Individual Counseling
Private, one-on-one sessions with a licensed counselor. We take an individualized approach to conceptualizing your needs and work collaboratively with you in setting goals; options can include short-term or long-term counseling.

More Offerings
More offerings are on the horizon in 2026. Please check back or reach out with any questions or interests.


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Co-creating conditions of self-empowerment, healing, and transformation.

Co-creating conditions of self-empowerment, healing, and transformation.

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes: Aetna, Anthem, BCBS, Caresource (Marketplace & Medicaid OH) Cigna/Evernorth, Medical Mutual, United Healthcare/Optum, Ohio Medicaid plans, Out-of-Network.

    Even if I do not accept your insurance you have other options, such as Out-of-Network or Private Pay/Sliding Scale as available.

  • If you use your insurance, you will be responsible for your copay/coinsurance at the time of session. Some have a deductible to meet before insurance will cover their portion of services, depending on your mental health benefits—check with your insurance (we also courtesy check your benefits).

    60-minute individual sessions are $150; Intake assessments are $175. Private pay and sliding fee scales are also available. Please see Fees & Insurance page for more details.

  • I have a diverse array of experiences and training; however, overall, I am trained as a generalist and as a Counseling Psychologist which emphasizes research, practice, and teaching that is both scientific and social justice principled. I use an integrative approach that is grounded in evidence-based practice (e.g., therapeutic relationship) and social justice frameworks such as feminist multicultural. Additional methods may depend on what works for you individually, culturally, and your presenting concern or distress, and unique factors such as trauma. Some methods that may be used include: Client-centered, motivational interviewing, feminist multicultural, interpersonal process, mindfulness.

    Visit my Team page for more info on my background, experience, and approach.

  • Yes; consultations are 15-minute phone conversations to connect about what needs you may have and understand any prior counseling experience if any, to share a bit about me as a counselor, and discuss initial procedures or process.

Still have questions? Reach out!

Healing

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Wellness

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