Cleveland Health and Wellness Center

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎 💚 The electricity and internet used at our Beachwood and Rocky River offices are matched with carbon offsets through ClimeCo—supporting projects that reduce or remove emissions, create jobs, and protect wildlife.

Therapy spaces are designed for healing, and we strive to care for each other and the world around us—today and every day.

04/20/2026

Right now--in this perfectly, imperfect moment.

Someday, you’ll look back and realize this version of you - the one you’re rushing past - was something you once wished for.

So enjoy it. Be here for it. Let yourself actually live it.

But remember - Gratitude does not mean settling.

If you don’t love where you are right now, you have power.

Not all at once. Not perfectly. But in small, daily moves that add up.

One better choice. One braver decision. One step today.

Be present for the life you’re living. And keep going toward the life you want.

Both can be true ❤️

04/15/2026

Our wonderful Team Leads, Jordan Bianco and Jessie Pollak, created gift bags for clinicians in honor of Social Work and Counselor Awareness Month. Thank you to all mental health professionals for holding space for those who are in need of support and care. Your dedication and compassion makes a world of difference.

04/07/2026

Welcome to StoryQuest Social Group—where imagination meets connection.

In this one-of-a-kind group, teens step into the roles of heroes, healers, strategists, and storytellers. Through tabletop fantasy role-playing games, collaborative storytelling, and drama-based activities, participants explore social dynamics in a way that feels engaging—not overwhelming. Whether navigating a dragon’s lair or a tricky conversation, every scenario becomes a chance to practice real-world skills in a low-pressure, supportive space.

Space is limited. Registration is now open.

Once upon a Saturday afternoon —not so very far from here—a group of teens will gather around a table. There will be dice to roll, characters to invent, and worlds to build. But something even more magical happens along the way: friendships form, confidence grows, and real-life skills quietly ta...

03/30/2026

We invite you to share your voice.

Interactive Mental Map – A Community Mental Health Project

Presented by Cleveland Health and Wellness Center and Literary Cleveland

The Interactive Mental Map is a community-based creative project amplifying stories of resilience, healing, and hope. We are seeking original writing, music, and visual art from individuals across our community in response to meaningful mental health prompts such as:

* What has given you hope in your mental health journey?

* What does healing look like to you?

* Who or what has helped you keep going?

* Describe a place where you learned something about yourself, and connect that place to the experience of learning.

* Describe a place where you experienced connection or support.

Selected works will be featured on an interactive digital map, where viewers can explore submissions connected to places and people throughout our community. This project is designed to uplift lived experiences, reduce stigma, and create space for honest, courageous expression.

Your story matters. Your art matters. Your hope matters.

Learn more:
https://www.chawc.org/mental-map-submissions

01/19/2026

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to making the world a more equal and just place. Today, we honor his legacy and reflect on how each of us can help shape the future.

12/30/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Eytan Hirsch! He successfully passed the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry board exam, and he is now board-certified as both an Adult and Child psychiatrist.

This achievement reflects years of advanced training, dedication, and a deep commitment to providing high-quality, developmentally informed mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults.

We feel fortunate to work alongside such a skilled physician, and grateful for the care he provides to our community.

12/02/2025

Congratulations to Destini Chatman, Medical Assistant for the psychiatry department on graduating from her Associate of Arts degree! She is on her way to becoming a social worker. We are so proud of her!

11/20/2025

Many of us know what it feels like to want an escape hatch from our own lives. For some, it’s pouring a drink at the end of a stressful day. For others, it’s disappearing into fantasy worlds, binge-reading, diving into hours of gaming, or mentally checking out altogether through dissociation. These strategies can offer temporary relief—an exhale from the pressure. But if escaping becomes the primary way we cope, it’s often a sign that something deeper needs care.

by Elana Hunter, LPCC-S

11/10/2025

Therapist Spotlight: Carly Schneid, LPCC, ATR is dual-licensed as a counselor and art therapist. She works with children, teens, and adult women navigating challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness, grief, and major life transitions.

She shares, "I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most meaningful tools for healing and growth. If you don’t feel safe or understood, it’s hard to truly build self-awareness. I offer a compassionate, honest, and creative environment where we work together to identify your goals and support you in reaching them."

Carly is available for sessions at the Rocky River office on weekday mornings and afternoons.

Learn more about Carly: https://www.chawc.org/carly-schneid

11/05/2025

We’re grateful to be part of such a caring community! To help support local families this season, Cleveland Health and Wellness Center is donating to The Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

For every $5 donated, the Food Bank can help provide $45 dollars worth of food for children, families, seniors, and other hard-working Northeast Ohioans struggling to make ends meet.

If you’d like to contribute, here’s a link to volunteer or donate directly: https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/give-help

Thank you for helping spread kindness and care in our NE Ohio community.

10/15/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Elise Bonder, Medical Director at Cleveland Health and Wellness Center, for being named one of Cleveland Magazine’s Best Doctors for 2025 — for the third year in a row (2023, 2024, and now 2025).

This recognition highlights Dr. Bonder's continued excellence in psychiatric care, her compassion, and her dedication to advancing mental health in our community.

We’re honored to have her as part of our team and grateful for the care and expertise she brings to every patient she serves.

Learn more about Dr. Bonder: https://www.chawc.org/dr-elise-bonder