Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Shaker Heights, OH
Browse Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Sara Pavel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you’re used to handling things on your own. My goal is to create a space where you can be honest about what’s going on without feeling like you have to have everything figured out first. I believe therapy should be practical, collaborative, and connected to your real life—not just a place to talk about problems.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your own thoughts, struggling with confidence, or navigating a major transition, we’ll work together to understand what’s getting in the way and find ways forward. I’ll meet you where you are while also challenging you when it can help you grow. You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable to reach out. If something in your life isn’t working the way you want it to, therapy can be a place to start making a change.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Shaker Heights, OH
Online in Shaker Heights, 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 Shaker Heights, OH
Online in Shaker Heights, OH
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Cynthia A. Criss
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LPCC, CSAT
With over 25 years of experience in the counseling field, Cynthia A. Criss, LPCC, LPC, and Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, is the founder of Open Hearts, Open Minds Counseling Services. Her private practice specializes in treating addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and intimacy disorders.
Cynthia’s expertise includes addressing sexual compulsivity, infidelity, and relational trauma, helping individuals develop healthy, intimate relationships. She offers individual, group, couples, and family therapy tailored to address a range of challenges, including sexual compulsive behavior, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Cynthia is committed to providing compassionate, professional support to empower clients in achieving personal growth and emotional well-being.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Shaker Heights, OH
Online in Shaker Heights, OH
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Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
Dr. Christopher A. Lowery, DHSc, CLCP is board-certified, specializing in international telehealth life care planning with a focus on clinical health, rehabilitation counseling, biopsychosocial issues, and global health promotion and prevention issues through the use of holistic evidence-based approaches using a Biopsychosocial Health Consultation Model and the Universal Neurodiversity Continuum (UNC) Model™. Dr. Lowery is skilled in the use of targeted plans, assessments, and developing treatments for behavioral health disorders (e.g., anxiety, ADHD, depression, emotional regulation, employment, trauma, conduct disorder, anger, substance use, etc.), medical conditions (e.g., chronic pain, burns, high blood pressure, inflammation, lung diseases, and diabetes, etc.), and health behavior changes (e.g., weight management, informed health decisions, occupational health prevention, physical activity, disparities, preventive nutrition, tobacco cessation, risky sexual activity, accident prevention, etc.). Other services also provided are catastrophic and disability case management, and non-expert (lay) witness or non-testifying expert litigation support regarding associated disabilities and/or health impairments.
The Universal Neurodiversity Continuum (UNC) Model™ established by Dr. Lowery, is an evidence-informed framework that understands cognitive, emotional, and behavioral traits as existing along a continuum across all individuals. It shifts the focus from fixed diagnostic categories to how traits are expressed and how they impact daily functioning, allowing for more personalized practical, and inclusive approaches to support and well-being.
Dr. Lowery holds a board-certification in life care planning as a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) from the International Commission on Health Care Certification (ICHCC), which is accredited and recognized by the American National Standards Institute National Accreditation Board (ANAB). This prestigious certification attests to his qualifications and competence in the health care delivery systems. ANAB’s accreditation ensures that the certification process meets rigorous international standards, confirming his aptitude and expertise for his role as a practitioner.
24 Years Experience
Online in Shaker Heights, OH
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Dr. Jason Wang, Inflection Points Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Transitions in life and work can bring both possibility and uncertainty. You may be preparing for a new chapter, weighing an important personal, career, or financial decision, or struggling with a sense of being stuck. You may also be considering how to create a life that feels more fulfilling, sustainable, and aligned with your values. The decisions you make and circumstances you face during such periods can meaningfully shape what comes next. Although these moments can be stressful, they can also invite deeper reflection on identity, relationships, mental health, and how you want to live. You do not have to work through them alone.
8 Years Experience
Online in Shaker Heights, OH
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Shaker Heights, OH Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Shaker Heights, OH average 14 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Depression (69%), and Stress (59%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 69% | Depression |
| 59% | Stress |
| 54% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 45% | Social Anxiety |
| 43% | Self Esteem |
| 42% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 43% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 48% | Women |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Men |
| 23% | Military / Veterans |
| 16% | Black / African American |