Healing Pathways Cleveland

01/08/2026

Welcome our newest intern Brooklyn Suber B.S., CT!

Brooklyn is a compassionate clinician-in-training currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at John Carroll University. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology and is completing her clinical practicum and internship with a counselor trainee designation from the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapy Board. Brooklyn is supervised by Anjelica M. Nelson M.Ed LPCC-S IMFT-S.

Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, Brooklyn brings an INFJ-informed, reflective approach to her work. She values creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. She has experience working with children and adolescents in both behavioral health and educational settings.

Brooklyn’s background includes roles as a Registered Behavior Technician and as a teacher counselor. In these positions, she supported emotional regulation, coping skills, and positive behavior change, while helping students develop healthier ways to express and manage emotions.

Brooklyn is interested in supporting children and adolescents with anxiety, behavioral challenges, and social-emotional skill development. She is especially passionate about helping clients build self-esteem, resilience, and healthy coping strategies. Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, with an emphasis on emotional safety and meaningful connection.

Brooklyn works with children, adolescents, and young adults. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, traveling, and staying grounded through music.

11/02/2025

We have officially moved into our new upgraded and expanded suite! Starting tomorrow Monday November 3rd please head up to the third floor for your session.

10/22/2025

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10/13/2025

Welcome our newest therapist Sarah Evans, MSW, LSW!

Sarah is an ENFP who is dedicated to working with individuals aged 12+ who are seeking support in healing from past experiences, managing their self-esteem and/or eating disordered behaviors, and developing a deeper and more meaningful relationship with themselves. Sarah is a graduate of The Ohio State University’s Master of Social Work program and is a licensed Social Worker. Sarah is also currently in pursuit of her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation. Sarah is currently under The supervision of Anjelica Nelson, MAEd., LPCC-S, IMFT-S.

Sarah strives to provide empowering care through utilizing a holistic approach to mental health care. She utilizes interventions from numerous modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Exposure and Response Prevention within her sessions. Sarah works to create a nurturing and welcoming environment where clients bring all parts of themselves. She holds space for the unique needs of each individual client and provides a personalized therapeutic experience for all. In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her pets, volunteering, and swimming in the lake.

10/08/2025

09/15/2025

Let’s welcome our newest therapist Stephanie Ferraro, M.A., LPC!

Stephanie is an ENFJ that strives to provide a safe & brave space for her clients as she walks along side them in their healing journey. She believes in the power of the counseling relationship and the client as expert in their own lives. Stephanie attended The University of Akron where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. During her time in graduate school at the University of Akron, she received a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a graduate certificate in Women’s Studies.

Stephanie’s previous experience working in community and private practice settings, allowed her the opportunity to work with diverse individuals. Stephanie provides counseling for gender diverse individuals, men, women, adult and young adult individuals. Her interests include su***de loss, women’s issues, gender issues, LGBTAI+ issues, trauma, adjustment and life transitions, communication and conflict resolution, wellness, anxiety, and depression.

Stephanie uses trauma informed, relational-cultural, DBT, ACT, and feminist techniques in her counseling practice. Stephanie’s approach is relational and focuses on the growth fostering client-counselor relationship which emphasizes the importance of connection to the self and others, through mutuality, authenticity, and vulnerability. She can meet the client where they are and adapt her approach based on their needs. Stephanie seeks to empower clients to achieve their mental health and wellness goals. She currently sees individual clients ages 18+.

09/15/2025

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08/13/2025

Welcome our newest intern Jillian Phillips, B.S., CT!

Jillian is an ENFP who is passionate about helping clients connect with their emotions, strengthen their relationships, and become the best versions of themselves. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Ohio University and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at John Carroll University. Jillian is completing her clinical practicum and internship and has her counselor trainee designation from the Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapy Board. She is currently supervised by Anjelica Nelson, MAEd., IMFT-S, LPPC-S.
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Originally from Poland, Ohio, Jillian has a background in behavioral health and crisis work, including experience as a Registered Behavior Technician and Crisis Counselor. She is interested in trauma-informed care, emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, body image and is committed to providing a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients.
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Jillian’s therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and person-centered. She plans to work with individuals ages 14 and up, creating a compassionate space where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences and move toward healing. In her free time, Jillian enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, paddleboarding, and long walks. She’s a big animal lover and finds happiness in spending time with friends and family.

08/13/2025

02/04/2025

Welcome our newest therapist Pete Bogdanovic, MSW, LSW!

Pete is an INFP-T who finds his passion in service to others. Pete earned his Bachelor’s in Social Work from Bowling Green State University in 2015 and later his Master’s of Social Work from the University of Louisville in 2021. With a total of 10 years of experience, Pete has worked to help people from all walks of life make sense of their life and find peace. Where Pete finds his passion is helping those who live with depression, issues with self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and family estrangement. Pete is also an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and is here to help those who don’t feel seen or heard in today’s climate. 

Pete has many tools in his tool kit that can help in session including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Person Centered Therapy, Inner-child Work, Trauma Informed Care, Supportive Counseling, and a Solution Focused approach. Pete is laid back in his approach but is also serious when the situation calls for it. His use of humor can bring light heartedness to very serious topics to help one process in a way that feels less scary and triggering. At the same time, he will never invalidate your trauma or story, helping you get to a place where you aren’t invalidating yourself. Pete works with individuals 18 and older who strive to better their lives, make sense of their past, and strive to be the best versions of themselves.

10/16/2024

10/16/2024

Welcome our newest therapist Shelby Driver, M.A., LPC, ATR-P!

Shelby (she/her/hers) is an INFP who enjoys building collaborate, supportive, and creative relationships with clients. She obtained her bachelors degree in Fine Arts from Kent State University and her masters degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Ursuline College. She has extensive experience leading groups at Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s DBT IOP program and the HELMS Foundation, as well as providing individual counseling services at Wellness Grove in Canton, Ohio.

Shelby is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and is an art therapist in training. She is supervised by Anjelica Nelson, IMFT-S, LPCC-S and Lindsy Rivera, LSW, LPCC-S, LPAT, ATR-BC. She utilizes DBT and CBT skills to help clients improve emotional regulation and distress tolerance while addressing unhelpful beliefs or assumptions. She also utilizes a feminist approach to therapy to help clients identify and break down issues created by patriarchal systems.

She works with clients ages 13 and up, and has worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, dissociative disorders, ADHD, life transitions, phase of life issues, anger, body dysmorphia, women’s issues, and LGBTQI+ issues. She is especially passionate about working with those who have experienced religious trauma.

Shelby loves living in Northeast Ohio. When she’s not seeing clients, she enjoys knitting, hiking, writing poetry, and reading. She is a strong advocate for libraries and enjoys learning through books, audiobooks, and podcasts.