Phil Palmison
LPCC-S
I believe that the relationship between individuals can be considered one of the most important factors for growth and change. In my opinion, this is especially true with the client-therapist relationship. I pride myself on being genuine, open-minded, and honest and I trust that the experience will be beneficial for you. I strive to help you define your unique set of strengths, skills, and abilities. My hope is to help you feel empowered to achieve your goals.
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults. My areas of focus are Anxiety & Depressive Disorders, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, work stress and life balance, Insomnia and adjustment difficulties.
I have completed EMDR Therapy Training through The Institute For Creative Mindfulness. I also provide supervision opportunities for Licensed Professional Counselors and Counselor Trainees.
In my free time I enjoy meditating, golfing, reading, indoor cycling classes and cooking new recipes. I can often be found walking or bike riding in the Metroparks with my wife, our two young sons, and our rescue dog.
To contact Phil directly, email phil@palmwellnessgroup.com or call 440-212-1389
Lisa Palmison
LPC, MEd
I feel privileged to do this important work, and appreciate joining with my clients as they explore change, resilience and the path to contentment. By leading with authenticity, understanding and humor, I work in partnership with clients, and draw from an eclectic therapeutic approach based on the unique strengths of each individual. I am an EMDR therapist, and have been trained in mindfulness, which I incorporate into my clinical practice, as well as self-care.
In addition to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I also received a Master’s degree in School Counseling, and I used this unique skill set to serve adolescents and their families in public education for over 15 years. Preferred therapeutic techniques include: EMDR therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based. I work with clients ages 16 and up, and have a specific interest in counseling with ages 17-22, as well as adults.
I have experience working with clients who experience anxiety, panic disorder, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship and communication issues. I have experience teaching coping skills, self-regulation, social/communication skills, organizational strategies, career development/exploration and parenting strategies. I am especially interested in the areas of trauma, college adjustment, work-life balance, women’s issues, self-esteem, LGBTQ youth, and resilience. I often incorporate creative therapies and mindfulness into sessions.
In my free time, I enjoy hiking, birding, traveling, reading, watercolor and spending time with my husband, 2 children and rescue dog in our beautiful Metroparks. I am currently working under the supervision of Claudia Taylor, LPCC-S for my independent licensure.
To contact Lisa directly, email lisa@palmwellnessgroup.com or call 216-800-6014
Maureen Sinko
LPC, MEd
It is my focus to empower my clients and guide them into being the best versions of themselves. I work with children beginning as young as 4 years old, adolescents, and emerging adults. I work to provide my clients with a safe and supportive space to allow for growth, transparency, and change through life’s challenges.
I have 5 years of experience in which I have taken on a holistic approach to help my clients find optimal emotional, mental, and physical well-being. I have a unique background from working as a behavior technician, school counselor, and mental health counselor. These experiences have given me unique skills in behavior therapy and school related issues, in addition to using an eclectic therapeutic approach, to help clients struggling with anxiety, college adjustment, depression, grief, life transitions, self-harm, stress, suicide ideation, and self-care. I can’t wait to walk alongside of you through this journey!
In my free time I love to be outside, travel, and explore. I can be found taking a spinning class, doing pilates, or spending time with my friends and family.
Maureen is under supervision of Carl DeJohn, Jr., LPCC-S.
To contact Maureen directly, email maureen@palmwellnessgroup.com or call 440-941-8885
Bridget Tovey
LPCC
I view counseling as a collaborative process between the client and the therapist, with the client being the expert on their own lives. My goal is to support my clients in achieving the goals they set for themselves, and getting the most out of their counseling experiences. My background includes working for two years with adolescents from the juvenile justice system in a residential treatment setting providing mental health and substance use treatment, working as a school-based mental health provider for three years with preschool age through high school age students, providing counseling services in a university counseling center with undergraduate students, and providing substance use and mental health treatment at Akron Children’s Hospital through Adolescent Behavioral Health and Addiction Services.
I am an EMDR therapist, and have experience working with trauma, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, ADHD, school and behavioral concerns, stress and emotion management, life transitions, wellness and self-care, and family conflict with clients ages 5 through 75.
In my free time I enjoy going to concerts and festivals, hiking with my husband and our dog Freddy, taking and teaching yoga classes, traveling, reading, and gardening.
To contact Bridget directly, email bridget@palmwellnessgroup.com or call 216-236-8607
Samantha Radel
LPC
I have spent my adult life listening to people’s stories; first as a journalist, then as a fundraiser, and now as a counselor. The stories we remember and tell about our lives inform who we are and who we want to be. It is a privilege to hold space for the stories my clients tell as we work together to find meaning and purpose within them.
I utilize an eclectic combination of techniques including narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, CBT, and DBT to help my clients through the hardships of being human. My areas of focus include couples/relationships, anxiety, panic, grief, and life transitions. Under the supervision of Carl DeJohn, Jr., LPCC-S, I will work in collaboration with you toward achieving your goals and gaining self-knowledge, while maintaining an open-minded, non-judgemental perspective. I strive to bring warmth, empathy, and a sense of humor into my counseling relationships because sometimes laughter really is the best medicine.
In my free time I love to cook, cross-stitch, read fantasy novels, and listen to podcasts. You can frequently find me cuddling my cats or watching Ted Lasso with my husband.
To contact Sam directly, email sam@palmwellnessgroup.com or call 216-202-0702
Andre Ross
LPC
Through life’s messiness it can be easy to lose track of who we are and where we want to go. Therapy can help remind us that our past traumas and current stressors shape us, but need not define us. As a therapist, it’s with compassion, understanding, and humor that I offer a space for self-discovery and self-actualization. Whatever brought you here, I strive to connect not just as therapist-and-client, but as people.
I balance cognitive, somatic, and expressive approaches to offer insight and calm the nervous system – as working with both body and mind has proven to create sustainable change. I am an EMDR therapist, and also incorporate CBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy techniques. That being said, my main goal will always be finding what works best for you.
I work with people ages 15+, and welcome ruminators, creatives, and deep thinkers who are looking to make sense of their lives, find belonging, or get unstuck. My areas of focus include trauma, grief, LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions.
I served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ethiopia for three years, and will always have a place in my heart for learning from other cultures. In my free time you might find me enjoying our local Metroparks, hiking in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, playing video games, or practicing piano. My partner and I both enjoy working in our pollinator garden, so we can give a little bit of land back to the bees and butterflies.
Andre is under the supervision of Carl DeJohn, Jr., LPCC-S.
To contact Andre directly, email andre@palmwellnessgroup.com or call 216-250-2940
Jill Blake
CT
You are the expert of your lived experience. My role is to offer a compassionate ear so you can share your story, express big emotions, and have the freedom to make discoveries. The process of therapy is an active one; involving experiential learning, unearthing curiosity, and building a safe therapeutic relationship. I welcome minds stuck in a loop, hearts that keep feelings tucked inside, and chronically ill bodies that can’t catch a break. My areas of focus are experiences of interpersonal trauma, anxiety, invisible illness, relationship challenges, parenting struggles, and a general sense of powerlessness.
I integrate compassion-led cognitive, narrative, and body-centered approaches, bringing attention to the relationship between thoughts, body cues, emotions, and behaviors at any given moment. This approach offers your nervous system a sense of calm and safetwhere popular ideas like self-compassion, self-care, and mindfulness come to life.
My goal is to lighten your burdens by helping you be kind to all parts of yourself. I am grateful to be under the supervision of Phil Palmison and happy to answer any questions by phone or email.
To contact Jill directly, email jill@palmwellnessgroup.com or call 440-707-6228
Grace Titgemeier
LPC, MEd
Working with children and adolescents, I have incorporated a holistic approach in the counseling process. For each client, I use the best technique for that individual throughout the counseling process. The main counseling techniques I practice are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Person-Centered Therapy, and Play Therapy. While working with this age range, I include parents in the process, as needed.
I am a Licensed School Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor with a psychology background. I have 5 years of experience. My focus area is children and adolescents with ADHD, anxiety, adjustment disorders, depression, divorced or separated families, social anxiety, and suicide ideation/self-harm
I am a Licensed School Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, supervised under Phil Palmison, LPCC-S.
In my free time, I teach pilates, play tennis and pickleball, spend time with family and friends, and travel.
To contact Grace directly, email grace@palmwellnessgroup.com or call 440-447-0293
Ian Gaul
LPC
The therapeutic relationship is a test of vulnerability for clients and trust in their therapist. Without trust, transparent communication, and acceptance, there is no relationship! This is why in my 10 years of mental health experience I have emphasized to my clients that we are a team, working together to create a better state of self. I love working with children and teens to create opportunities for success through effective coping skills, negative thought challenging, and rationalization over any area of their life.
I have worked for 7 years in schools as a behavioral aide and a school counselor. During that time, I have used cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused (and a heaping amount of humor) approaches to help youth untangle the challenges that come along with anxiety, depression, inter-family violence, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ+ identity and the coming out process, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and self-esteem. I also use mindfulness practices and the philosophy that “everyone deserves to be heard” when working with my clients.
When I am outside the office, you can most likely find me cooking and jamming to music, skateboarding, gardening, or being with people I care about. I look forward to working with you!
Ian is under the supervision of Phil Palmison, LPCC-S
To contact Ian directly, email ian@palmwellnessgroup.com or call 440-941-7547
Carl DeJohn, Jr.
MA, LPCC-S
Being able to recognize our own strengths and how we have used those strengths to succeed in the past, can be a useful tool in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and many other mental health concerns. My counseling style is rooted in a client-centered, empathic, humanistic, non-judgmental point of view. I have 15 years experience in the mental health field ranging from Community Mental Health Centers to Managed Care Insurance to private practice. I currently work with adults ages 18 and older.
Depending on the individual, my clinical approach pulls from Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. I have experience working with individuals who have anxiety, AD/HD, anger management, depressive disorders, gender identity, and complex trauma. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and I believe strongly in the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and that every person has the ability within themselves to not only enact change, but be their very own change agent. Long-term, I work with clients in hopes of building the confidence and skill set to move forward knowing that they are more than capable of managing anything that life throws their way.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife of 16 years and our kids and pets. I also enjoy being outdoors, coaching my daughter’s softball team, exercising, golfing, reading, and watching sports.
To contact Carl directly, email carl@palmwellnessgroup.com or call 440-864-3019
Cheryl Barker
PhD
From a young age, I’ve been driven by a profound curiosity about enhancing focus, energy, and happiness in myself and others. This passion fuels my approach to counseling, where we embark on a journey together to uncover your true desires and navigate the path from your current situation to your ideal life. Recognizing our unique differences, we’ll embrace a playful exploration to discover what resonates best with you.
With decades of experience, I am deeply committed to remaining at the forefront of psychological science and practice. Beyond earning a PhD and licensure as a psychologist, I actively engage in ongoing education through workshops, courses, and involvement in professional organizations. My recent endeavors include certifications in brain chemistry alignment techniques, leveraging thoughts, feelings, and sensations to help you achieve your aspirations.
My practical application of psychology spans various roles: as an adjunct faculty member in a graduate business school, a consultant for diverse companies, a counselor for adults for several decades, and the creator of an intensive outpatient program.
I specialize in supporting adults undergoing career or relationship transitions, employing an array of effective therapeutic techniques. These include Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Intelligence, and Polyvagal Theory. As a Certified Havening Practitioner, I also offer psychosensory methods to address complex trauma. Through these modalities, we aim not just to cope, but to actively create the life you envision. Beyond my practice, I enjoy designing workshops for leaders on applying psychological theories to enhance both organizational and individual growth. Currently, I’m researching and writing a book that introduces children to the concepts of aligning feelings, sensations, and words. I’m always on the lookout for opportunities to invite laughter.
To contact Cheryl directly, email cheryl@palmwellnessgroup.com or call 216-210-0953