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Comprehensive Mental Health Services in Cleveland
Established in 1982, Ellen F. Casper, Ph.D. and Associates has served as a trusted multidisciplinary clinical psychology practice in Cleveland. Our team of over 20 therapists, including a board-certified psychiatrist and experienced administrative professionals, provides comprehensive mental health services for individuals from early childhood through end-of-life stages. We specialize in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and family systems interventions, addressing conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.Our practice maintains established relationships with most health insurance networks while offering transparent guidance for out-of-network options. Led by Dr. Ellen Casper, a clinical psychologist with over four decades of experience and adjunct faculty background, we combine academic expertise with practical application through workshops, media consultations, and publications focused on stress management and psychological wellness. Our administrative team consistently receives high praise for their professionalism and client-centered communication.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
ADHD Evaluation
Trauma Treatment
Stress Management
Eating Disorder Counseling
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Couples Counseling
Psychological Testing
Grief Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience serving Cleveland's mental health needs
- Our multidisciplinary team includes 20+ licensed therapists and psychiatrists
- We utilize evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, and family systems therapy
- Our practice maintains established relationships with most health insurance networks
- We provide specialized care for clients from early childhood through end-of-life stages
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide personalized treatment for mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Using evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, our licensed therapists help clients develop coping strategies and improve emotional well-being. Each treatment plan is tailored to the client's specific needs through comprehensive assessment and ongoing evaluation.
Family Counseling
Family counseling addresses relationship dynamics and communication challenges within households. Our clinicians specialize in resolving conflicts, improving parenting strategies, and navigating life transitions. Sessions focus on strengthening family bonds while addressing specific issues like divorce adjustment, co-parenting coordination, and adolescent behavioral concerns through systemic therapeutic approaches.
ADHD Evaluation
Our comprehensive ADHD evaluations include clinical interviews, standardized assessments, and behavioral observations. The diagnostic process identifies attention-related challenges while ruling out other potential conditions. We provide detailed reports with treatment recommendations for both children and adults, including academic accommodations and therapeutic interventions.
Trauma Treatment
Specialized trauma treatment addresses emotional and psychological effects of traumatic experiences. Our clinicians use evidence-based modalities like EMDR and trauma-focused CBT to help clients process distressing memories. Treatment focuses on symptom reduction, emotional regulation, and restoring personal empowerment for survivors of various traumatic events.
Stress Management
Stress management programs combine cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help clients develop effective coping strategies. Our therapists address work-related stress, life transitions, and chronic anxiety through personalized treatment plans. The program includes skills training in relaxation techniques, time management, and cognitive restructuring to improve overall well-being.
People
Ellen F. Casper
Clinical Psychologist and Director
Dr. Casper has practiced clinical psychology since 1981 and founded this practice in 1982. She specializes in marital discord and stress management, authored 'Less Stress' book and video, and maintains active client caseload while managing daily operations.
Merav K. Auzenne
Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed master-level counselor specializing in family systems therapy. Expertise includes treating anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and eating disorders using cognitive-behavioral and creative art therapy approaches with individuals and families across the lifespan.
Vita Musonis
Clinical Psychologist
Doctorate from University of Illinois at Chicago with expertise in life transitions and bicultural adaptation. Provides cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, anxiety, and relationship issues affecting children, adolescents, and adults in individual and couples counseling.
John Keenan
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed in Ohio, Illinois, and Hawaii with 40 years of clinical experience. Specializes in aviation psychology, crisis intervention, and substance abuse treatment using cognitive-behavioral and humanistic approaches for individual and group therapy sessions.
Erika Rosen
Licensed Professional Counselor
Trauma specialist focusing on relational trauma and intimate partner violence. Uses evidence-based practices to help clients achieve emotional safety and empowerment through a holistic mind-body approach and feminist therapeutic framework.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, family, and group therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, ADHD, eating disorders, and grief counseling using evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT.
Do you accept insurance?
Our practice works with most major health insurance networks. Our administrative team provides guidance for both in-network and out-of-network reimbursement options.
Are emergency appointments available?
Yes, we offer emergency appointments for urgent mental health needs. Please call our office directly at 216-464-4243 to schedule immediate assistance.
What therapeutic approaches do your clinicians use?
Our therapists utilize evidence-based modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, family systems, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-focused interventions tailored to each client's needs.
Do you provide psychological testing?
Yes, we offer comprehensive ADHD evaluations and academic disability assessments conducted by licensed professionals with detailed reporting and treatment recommendations.
What age groups do you treat?
Our services cover the entire lifespan from early childhood through end-of-life stages, with specialized therapists trained in pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric mental health care.
