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5 South Main
Street, Suite 204 Dr. Britt's practice reflects her orientation as a generalist, engaging in both longer-term and short-term, problem-solving therapy for adults across the lifespan. She has had extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, family of origin issues, including emotional, physical and sexual abuse, career and academic concerns, and issues related to sexuality and sexual orientation. She has a particular interest in helping clients live a well-balanced life that includes attention to physical, emotional, spiritual, relational, recreational and vocational development. Dr. Britt's office is located in the First Merit Bank building on the square in Oberlin, and is disability accessible. |
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 Denise
Eacott,
Ph.D. |
Palmentera & Associates,
Inc. As a therapist, Dr. Eacott strives to establish a supportive, safe environment where clients can learn and grow in the ways that are most important to them. This non-judgmental approach allows individuals to explore and work in the most effective way to achieve their unique goals. Dr. Eacott's approach to therapy varies on the individual needs of the client, and uses cognitive behavior, client centered or holistic. Dr. Eacott has extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, GLBT issues and trauma. The office is located on the first floor of the Oberlin Inn, and is disability accessible.
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5 South Main Street, Suite 305 Dr. Kahn approaches therapy from an eclectic perspective, which allows for different ways for individuals and their particular problems. She believes in an in-depth approach, which takes all conflicting feelings into account, and a "narrative" approach which views the person as the author of his or her life. Different approaches are used for particular problems, such as cognitive psychology for perfectionism, while some self-defeating behaviors call for an in-depth, or psychodynamic look at their origins or motivations. Dr. Kahn is proactive and action oriented. She is interested in the past insofar as it provides the clues for how to make effective change in the present. Although she values holistic and in-depth approaches, which gently and gradually focus on the meanings and feelings that each person has, Dr. Kahn also knows that change can begin immediately. Some choices and new behaviors can begin early in therapy, which brings new and sometimes more positive experiences. She is interested in the daily steps that can be taken to break down large goals into concrete actions and steps. Because she has extensive training in marital and family therapy, Dr. Kahn is very interested in improving relationships. She likes to help people become more effective in getting and maintaining the kind of relationships they want, as well as becoming more effective in accomplishing other goals and life skills. Dr. Kahn likes to use ways that are most effective for expressing feelings and experiences which are comfortable and familiar to the client's ways of thinking and being, including focusing on dreams, pictures, diaries, etc. Many people prefer simply to talk. When it is relevant, she likes to focus on body awareness and gives specific exercises and strategies for handling anxiety in various situations. Some areas of particular interest include all kinds of growth, reorganization and renewal, relationships, family problems, depression, anxiety, identity, difficulty completing schoolwork, graduation tremors, occupational choice, sexual abuse, recovery from difficult experiences, lack of assertiveness, and sexual guilt or confusion. Additionally she enjoys working with students who are wanting to be different from their parents or plans that their parents may have for them, and wanting the next 20 years to be better than the previous ones. She also speaks French and Hebrew. Dr. Kahn is registered with the following managed care panels: The office is located in the First Merit Bank building on the square in Oberlin, and is disability accessible. |
278 West College
Street Dr. Hershiser is a cognitive behavioral psychologist. He practices mostly short-term, individual psychotherapy with clients 18 and over. Dr. Hershiser has extensive experience with writing blocks and other performance inhibitions, such as musical performance, public speaking/lecturing, and acting. He has also worked with obsessive/compulsive disorders and a wide variety of phobias. In addition, he has worked extensively with depression in younger adults. Appointments may be scheduled during weekday evenings, and weekends when necessary. The office is not disability accessible. |
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| 8 Myra Kawaguchi, Ph.D. | Thomas
Zeck, Ph.D. & Associates Dr. Kawaguchi has worked in the field of psycology for twenty years. Early in her career she was mentored by two developmental psychologists. Her interest in developmental theory continued, and in graduate school she focused her research on adolescent and young adult development. She also worked for four years in a college counseling center. Since then she worked with all ages; lifespan development has become an ongoing interest. If you were seeing her in therapy, she would attempt to understand you in the context of the bigger picture or story of your life--one that you are in the process of creating--rather than viewing you as a diagnosis or a list of symptoms to be reduced or eliminated. Dr. Kawaguchi has extensive training in a variety of therapy approaches including psychodynamic, family systems, narrative, feminist, solution focused, person-centered, and cognitive behavioral. While she does not strictly adhere to any one approach, all have influenced how she works. Whether cognition, emotion, or behavior is being addressed, most approaches consider interpersonal relationships to be a key context for personal growth. Her own approach is highly relational. Dr. Kawagushi attempts to integrate techniques from different schools of thought in a way that is professionally and ethically responsible and maximally sensitive to your values. She would want to collaborate with you. You may be most concerned about thoughts you have, or feelings or behaviors. You can begin where you are. You would discuss the content of therapy, plan together, and evaluate together what is or is not working. Dr. Kawaguchi has worked with a wide variety of people. This breadth of experience helps inform her lifespan developmental and relational approach. Some students are concerned about finding a therapist who shares their background, such as a woman wanting to see a woman, etc. Dr. Kawaguchi respects these preferences and enjoys working with people from similar backgrounds to herself. However, she also enjoys working with people whose life experience is very different from hers. From a therapeutic standpoint, she has found that both situations have important advantages. The intitial session would include discussion of how well you think you might work together. Like most therapists, Dr. Kawaguchi offers short-term therapy to help you cope better, solve pressing problems, and begin to feel, think, and act in more adaptive ways. Unlike some, she also offers long-term therapy when appropriate. With some college students she works briefly, assisting with problem solving and offering a caring, yet more objective perspective. With others therapy lasts for a few semesters as they struggle with adjustment issues. Some students have worked with her throughout their college years, making more lasting and comprehensive changes in how they view themselves and their relationships and how they cope. They use their relationship with her as both an anchor and a vehicle for change while they are at college. Your time at college may be a period of rapid change in many ways of your life, requiring new coping strategies, new relationships, and new ways of being. As a therapist, Dr. Kawaguchi enjoys working with college students because of this quality of openness to change. It can be a time when therapy is especially productive. Dr. Kawaguchi's office is located just off Route 58 between Amherst and Lorain. While it is easy to find, it is about a 20 minute drive and will require you to have transportation. She accepts Oberlin College student insurance, is credentialed (or in the process of being credentialed) with several regional insurance providers, and may be eligible for out-of-network coverage with other insurance carriers, such as those your parents might have. She works in a group practice, and if you call you will probably speak with their office manager to make an appointment with me or reach me. The office is disability accessible. |
| Palmentera & Associates,
Inc. Dr. Palmentera's theoretical orientation is holistic, incorporating mind, body, and spiritual dimensions of human development. Depending upon the problems presented by the individual, short-term therapy may consist of solution-focused and reality-based therapies, along with humanistic approaches, recognizing that each person has a unique dynamic inherent to the difficulties being experienced. More long-term therapies consist of insight-oriented or psychodynamic approaches, relating past experiences and resolving past and/or present conflicts or trauma in order to deal more effectively with present-day functioning. Intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships are focused upon, as well as, examining one's spiritual and physical functioning, since all are highly interrelated. Dr. Palmentera has extensive experience in providing services to college students. Areas of specialization include anxiety disorders, depression, sexual, physical or emotional abuse, relationship issues, self-esteem, women's issues, traumatic stress, rape, neglect, family dynamics, and cultural diversity issues. She speaks a dialect of Italian, and some Spanish. In addition to her private practice work, she serves as an adjunct professor at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. The Oberlin College insurance plan is accepted as well as out-of-network insurance coverage. The office is located on the first floor of the Oberlin Inn, and is disability accessible. A second office is located in North Royalton, Ohio at 6785 Wallings Road, Suite 3B. |
| Harry
Pepper, Ph.D. |
Palmentera & Associates,
Inc. The office is located on the first floor of the Oberlin Inn, and is disability accessible. A second office is located in North Royalton, Ohio at 6785 Wallings Road, Suite 3B.
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| Colleen
R. Sayers,
Ph.D. |
Palmentera & Associates,
Inc. Dr. Sayer's basic approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral. However, she believes that the true premise behind her work with clients is in helping them find, focus, and use the power, strength, and courage within to help themselves. She also guides and models for clients new coping skills and approaches to use as they reach for their own unique goals in life. Dr. Sayers enjoys the diversity of clients and their needs with no one special area of focus. She
accepts the Oberlin College Student Insurance Program and is registered
with the following managed care panels: The office is located on the first floor of the Oberlin Inn, and is disability accessible.
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| Lynn
Williams, Ph.D. |
Palmentera & Associates,
Inc. Dr. Williams is a licensed psychologist and has has worked in various settings with diverse populations. She worked previously at the Oberlin College Counseling Center and is now in private practice in Oberlin. She has found her work with the students and staff to be highly enriching and rewarding because it allows her to focus on many areas of interest. She has had specialized training in eating disorders and sexual/gender identity issues. Dr. Williams' approach is wholistic focusing on the mind, body, spirit connection. Her educational training draws upon both traditional and nontraditional theories and therapeutic treatment modalities. It emphasizes psychology as the study of health and human potential, and seeks to balance the development of the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, social, and creative aspects of a person's life. The office is located on the first floor of the Oberlin Inn, and is disability accessible.
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| Diab
Almhana, M.D. |
223 Miller Road Dr. Almhana received his MD from Damascus University/School of Medicine, Damascus, Syria in 1994. He completed his psychiatric residency from The University Hospitals of Cleveland/ Case Western Reserve University last year. His residency included child, adolescent and adult rotations between 1997-2001. With a wide range of experience and clinical training, Dr. Almhana's expertise includes treatment of children, adolescents and adults for major depressive disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, addictions and thought disorders. Dr. Almhana's office is located in Avon Lake, which is approximately a 30 minute drive from Oberlin.
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| Barbara
Berberich, M. Ed.,
LPCC |
Plum Creek Associates, Inc. Barbara Berberich is a licensed professional clinical counselor who has clinical expertise in all major theoretical approaches, which she applies to a wide range of client treatment needs. She has a particular interest in working with clients who suffer from anxiety and depression disorders, as well as trauma survivors. Her eclectic approach is determined by diagnosis and client needs. Barbara accepts the Oberlin College Student Health Insurance and is an in-network provider for Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, CIGNA, Corporate Health, Medical Mutual, Tri Care, and Emerald Health. The office is located on the third floor of the First Merit Bank building on the square in Oberlin, and is disability accessible.
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| Lisette
Burwasser, M.Ed., LPC |
Plum
Creek Associates, Inc. Lisette Burwasser is a licensed professional counselor and an Oberlin graduate ('67). She earned a Masters in Education degree from Kent State University in 2006. Her areas of competence include diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, counseling adults and older adults, issues around grief and loss, depression and axiety, life transition issues, trichotillomania and skin picking. Individual counseling is provided at a rate of $120 per hour. The office is located on the third floor of the First Merit Bank building on the square in Oberlin, and is disability accessible.
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Palmentera & Associates,
Inc. Ms. Denger is a licensed professional clinical counselor whose approach is eclectic and relates to client strengths. She has been practicing in the community for over 7 years. She utilizes cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, humanistic, and insight-oriented therapies. She believes in holistic work, which includes the mind, body, and spirit. Her areas of special interest and experience include depression, anxiety, abuse issues, stress management, relationship issues, self-esteem, and academic concerns. The office is located on the first floor of the Oberlin Inn, and is disability accessible. |
| Anne
Dury, LISW, LICDC, OCPS II |
Anne Dury & Associates,
Inc. Anne has over 17 years of experience in working with individuals, particularly young adults, adolescents, children and families. Her work has focused primarily in the area of addiction, including the treatment of alcohol and other drugs, issues related to food (anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating, and body image issues), compulsive gambling and spending. She has provided treatment in these areas at inpatient, as well as intensive outpatient levels of care. Anne reports successful treatment of individuals in the area of alcohol and other drug abuse who are court-ordered for treatment, as well as those required to attend counseling as a condition of continuation in academics and employment. In addition to addiction treatment, Anne has experience working with clients struggling with issues academically (focus of study, organizational skills, confidence in abilities to excel, motivation, social isolation) and other areas that often impact academic performance and can result in the onset or increase of anxiety, depression, and other related issues. Anne is particularly interested in working with clients’ exploration of artistic abilities and creative expression. Anne often times experiences individuals who do not believe they possess such gifts, will not succeed or fear they are not as talented as other individuals and therefore do not reach their true potential. Because many of the arts are often linked to competitiveness and evaluation, whether peer-based, academic or professional, individuals begin to feel as though they are not “as good as” others and often never fully actualize their creativeness. Anne works with individuals in the exploration of these gifts, the historical beliefs and experiences associated with them and the building of new foundations necessary for each individual to illuminate their individual gifts and talents in the arts at new levels. She has had much success with individuals in this realm and views it as one of her most cherished areas of work. Anne believes her therapeutic connection with individuals creates a safe, warm environment. This connection allows individuals to develop a deeper awareness of self, including those patterns of behaviors and thoughts that keep individuals “stuck”. Anne truly believes that by waking and recognizing the present, individuals can gain acceptance and move into a space where true transformation of self can begin. Anne describes her overall approach as relaxed, non-judgmental, intentional and liberating. She focuses on the whole individual, taking into consideration the body, mind and spiritual aspects. Anne is a graduate of The Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and a Certified Prevention Specialist in the State of Ohio. The office is located on the second floor of the First Merit Bank building on the square in Oberlin, and is disability accessible.
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| Lois
Fridenstine, MSSA, LISW |
Plum Creek Associates,
Inc. Lois Fridenstine, MSSA, LISW, a Licensed Independent Social Worker, has over thirty years of clinical experience in the field of mental health. Lois has a multi-modal holistic approach to treatment that may include the following therapies: Cognitive Behavioral; Insight-Oriented; Solution Focused; Reality Based; Rational Emotive; Play; Developmentally Based; Biblio; and Psychoanalytic. These may be enhanced with the inclusion of spirituality, art, music, Enneagrams, Genograms and Ecomaps. Lois believes safety, trust, acceptance and nurturance are key to a healthy therapeutic relationship between an individual and their therapist. Treatment begins where the individual is at in the present and focuses on their needs and strengths, not weaknesses. Confidentiality and professionalism are extremely important in the therapeutic process. Lois has an extensive background in trauma treatment, family therapy and ADHD assessment and treatment. She has experience treating individuals with Bi-Polar Disorders and Personality Disorders. Her areas of specialization consist of depression; anxiety; trauma issues including rape, incest and childhood emotional, physical and sexual abuse, neglect and poverty; grief and loss issues; life adjustment issues; academic concerns involving ADHD or other Special Needs/Learning Disabilities; foster care/adoption issues; domestic violence issues; women's issues; relationship issues; chronic illnesses; alcoholic family systems; behavior management; self esteem; and family of origin issues as they impact current functioning. Lois accepts the Oberlin College Student Health Insurance and is an In-Network Provider for most Health Insurances in and out of the State of Ohio. The office is located on the third floor of the First Merit Bank building on the square in Oberlin, and is disability accessible. |
| Edie
Fuchsman, MSSA, LISW |
Plum Creek Associates,
Inc. Edie received
her BA in cultural anthropology from Grinnell College and her MSSA
from Case Western Reserve University. She combines
cognitive behavioral and solution focussed training with marriage and
family systems theory. As a result, Edie looks for patterns, cycles
and past experiences that build upon one another, creating the people
we are. We can use and understand these experiences, along with
our personal values, beliefs and uniqueness, to create who
we wish to be. To do this, she uses talk, art work, dream work,
stress management techniques, and sensory integration work (using senses
to stimulate or increase alertness or to decrease overstimulated senses
to a calm). |
| Mary
F. Hooker, LPCC |
100
Pyle Road Mary Hooker is a holistic therapist, in that she encourages clients to look at all parts of their being that impact their mental health--physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual. She uses a cognitive behavioral approach to psychological/emotional issues overall, but also uses techniques from reality therapy, transactional analysis, and psychodynamic therapies as appropriate. Ms. Hooker has extensive experience in grief and loss issues, depression and anxiety. She also has worked with clients struggling with eating disorders. She accepts the Oberlin College student insurance, Magellan Behavioral Health, Private Health Care Systems, Medical Mutual, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, Anthem, Managed Health Network, Value Options, United Behavioral Health, Corphealth, and Mt. Carmel Behavioral Health insurance plans. The office is located at 100 Pyle Road, and is not disability accessible. |
| Jane
Miller, MSSA, LISW |
Oberlin Inn, Suite 121 Ms. Miller is a social worker who utilizes a feminist theoretical approach that integrates various holistic techniques, i.e. relaxation therapy, visualization techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, art work methods, journal writing, and bibliotherapy. She works with individuals and couples, specializing in interpersonal relationships, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and straight clients; clients within the HIV spectrum, and with individuals dealing with chronic and terminal illnesses; women's issues; depression; incest; trauma survivors; grief issues; anxiety and panic disorders. Ms. Miller has been on PBS discussing the healing power of dogs; and she provides assessments for, as well as training about, Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSD's). She is a QiGong instructor, energy worker, and holds certifications in Reiki and Therapeutic Touch. The office is located on the first floor of the Oberlin Inn, and is disability accessible. |
| John
Sabin, LISW, CHt |
Palmentera & Associates,
Inc. John Sabin specializes in the treatment of trauma, emotional distress, self-injury, and relationship difficulties. Within the context of a caring and validating relationship, he makes particular use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and emotion focused therapy, among other approaches. He believes in the healing power of compassionate, nonjudgmental awareness. John received his Master's degree in Social Work in 1990 from New York University, and his Bachelor's degree in Buddhist Studies and the Psychology of Health and Healing, in 1987 from Naropa University, in Boulder, Colorado. He completed his training in EMDR in 2006. He received his hypnotherapy training in 2004 at the Personal Growth School of Hypnotherapy in Strongsville, Ohio. He is co-founder of HOMBRE (Halting the Outrage: Men Bringing Rape to an End), a program of the Lorain County Rape Crisis Center. John is
registered with the following managed care panels:
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| Donald
Spencer, Ph.D., LISW |
Counseling for
Creative Living There are dozens of theories and approaches to psychotherapy. What really makes all these approaches helpful? Dr. Spencer's view is that the therapeutic relationship be grounded in a deeply caring human relationship between therapist and client. The therapist must enter the unique world of the other. While there are the common threads of language, culture, history, and human organization that unites us, every person experiences the world in a distinctive way. Each person's story is written in an exclusive manner. Only when the therapist listens without judgment, understands the person's experience of the world, and "feels" the joy and pain of the other can theory and specific methods work. Without entering the person's world, therapy becomes mechanical and superficial. Healing, transformation, and problem solving are effective and long lasting only through this kind of therapeutic relationship.
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| Zev
Goldberg, Ph.D. |
3700 Kolbe Road |
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