Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Akron, OH
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Kelley Boole
Therapist, LSW
If anxiety, depression, or the weight of life's hardest seasons has been running the show, you deserve a therapist who treats both the racing thoughts and the body's alarm system. I'm Kelley, a Licensed Social Worker who blends warm, strengths-based therapy with evidence-based tools that include applied-neuroscience training. Together we'll build practical skills, sort through what is keeping you stuck, and move you toward real, lasting changes. I see individuals, couples, and families in person in Rocky River and via secure telehealth across Ohio.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Akron, OH
Online in Akron, OH
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Natasha Lacey
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S
You may be functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you cannot seem to change. I provide a warm, trauma-informed space where children, adolescents, and adults can better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and build meaningful, lasting change. My approach is compassionate and individualized, integrating EMDR, CBT, DBT, Person-Centered Therapy, and parts-based work based on your needs and goals.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Akron, OH
Online in Akron, OH
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Open Pathways Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. My practice provides a supportive, judgment-free environment where clients can safely explore anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, identity issues, and life transitions. Using evidence-based approaches such as EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I work collaboratively with each client to build practical coping skills, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change. If you're ready to feel understood and begin moving toward a healthier, more fulfilling life, I'd be honored to help you take that first step.
4 Years Experience
Online in Akron, OH
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Kimberlee Zetocha Halverson
Psychologist, Ph.D, LP
I help people create more balance in their lives by learning when to pause, be present, and step out of the constant pressure of “what’s next.” Many individuals find themselves shaped by old patterns or past experiences that make it hard to move forward. My approach focuses on helping you ride the waves of life with greater resilience—navigating the unpredictable storms rather than feeling anchored in them. While we can’t prepare for every unexpected moment, we can build the tools and skills to manage whatever comes our way. Tides shift, storms pass, and calmer waters are possible.
I don’t believe in a one‑size‑fits‑all approach. I tailor treatment to your preferences, goals, schedule, and life circumstances. I also offer structured, evidence‑based therapies when a more guided path is helpful. With over 15 years of experience supporting individuals with a wide range of concerns, I bring both flexibility and clinical depth to the work we do together.
For more information, please visit my website. You’ll find a secure, private patient portal with built‑in video sessions, scheduling, communication, and payment options—all in one encrypted, easy‑to‑use platform, including a mobile app for added convenience.
17 Years Experience
Online in Akron, OH (Online Only)
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Proven Pathways Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
Proven Pathways Psychotherapy is a Columbus area group practice that specializes in evidence-based psychotherapies for adults and adolescents with mental health concerns. We treat a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety or depressive disorders, substance use disorders, OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), grief, insomnia, and ADHD. Our practice is unique in that we specialize in helping clients create personalized, actionable treatment plans, track progress toward therapy goals regularly, and help clients work toward independently and confidently managing their mental health in as few sessions as possible. Our clinicians provide both in person therapy and Telehealth in the state of Ohio.
11 Years Experience
Online in Akron, OH
Akron's identity as the 'Rubber City' — once the world capital of tire manufacturing — has given way to a post-industrial economy navigating transformation, and therapists here frequently address the long-term psychological effects of deindustrialization: economic stress, community grief, and the identity challenges of a workforce that has had to reinvent itself across generations. The city is home to the University of Akron and has a growing health sciences and polymer science sector, creating a more economically diverse population than its industrial reputation suggests. Summa Health and Cleveland Clinic Akron General provide institutional mental health resources alongside a private therapy community concentrated in West Akron, Fairlawn, and the Highland Square neighborhood. Akron's significant Black community and the city's ongoing recovery from decades of economic decline shape a therapy culture in which community resilience and racial equity are recurring clinical themes.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Akron, OH Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Akron, OH average 12 years of experience and charge around $191 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (71%), and Stress (71%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$191
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Depression |
| 71% | Stress |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |