Therapists in Youngstown, OH and Nearby Locations

Find a therapist in Youngstown, Ohio that meets your needs. Browse our comprehensive list of affordable and licensed therapists in Youngstown to find a professional specializing in counseling people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and more.

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Rodney Long
MSSA, LSW
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Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

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Ohio

Hi! My name is Rodney Long and I’m a local therapist, writer, and speaker. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Malone University and my master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University. You can read about my background here, in an article...
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Ohio

Dr. Teresa Rogers (she/her) is the owner of The Relationship Center in North Canton, OH. She is a graduate from the University of Akron with a Doctorate of Philosophy, specializing in marriage and family therapy. Dr. Rogers is a licensed Independent...
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Beachwood, Ohio

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Ohio, Maine

Over 25 years of clinical, supervisory and management experience in the behavioral healthcare field. Publications in the field of mental health, NAMI Professional of the Year in 1997. Work with a range of behavioral health needs and challenges....
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Ohio

Are you experiencing difficulties and feel STUCK? Do you feel like you need someone to help you figure out how to move forward? I have been a therapist for over 10+ years and have focused on helping clients' develop personal goals and accountability...
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Stow, Ohio

I am here to guide you on the path of Self-Healing and mental wellness. Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs...
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Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Ohio

Christina Hoehn-Shackelford earned a Master of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Community Counseling from the University of Akron and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Legal Studies from Heidelberg University (formerly...
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Ohio

I have an affinity for working with college students and young adults. I blame it on my past experience as an educator at my local high school! I fully understand the stressors that being a student can bring and I want to help YOU not just survive...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Ohio

Ellen has 30 years of experience working with clients. Her style is more coaching than therapy. The pillars of her work are: - You have all of the answers inside of you. I can show you how to uncover your blocks to find them. - Your thoughts create...
Brian Nowak
LPCC-S 2
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Parma, Ohio

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Ohio

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) in the State of Ohio. I have worked in both mental health agencies and drug treatment facilities, since I graduated from the...
Robin Leichtman
LPCC-S 2, Ph.D.
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Lyndhurst, Ohio

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Ohio

Robin is a licensed independent therapist providing mental wellness counseling by way of a positive, holistic approach. She believes that counseling is a collaborative effort in which she supports individuals in improving the quality of their life....
Laurie Mandel
MSN, CNP, PMHNP
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Ohio

*ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS * I am dedicated to providing you comprehensive, empathetic, personalized care. I believe in the connection between mental and physical health and wellness. I want to help you develop a growth mindset. Let's work together to...

An Overview of Mental Health in Youngstown, Ohio

Youngstown is a city in Ohio and the seat of Mahoning County. Estimates published by the United States Census Bureau place the city’s population at just over 64,600 as of July 2017, a decrease of about 3.5% compared to figures noted in the 2010 Census survey. This change may reflect some of the economic difficulties the region faces, a situation that traces back to the 1980s and the closures of local steel production facilities that left tens of thousands without jobs.

Unfortunately, Youngstown is not trending positively in terms of employment. The average rate of pay also trails behind much of the country, further exasperating economic problems for many in the area. As a result, the city is currently contending with one of the highest rates of poverty in the U.S. These are a few of the potential root causes of mental health issues affecting the city’s populace.

Education and Mental Health

An examination of the fiscal challenges facing any given area must often begin with an analysis of certain educational factors. Statistics reveal several alarming realities in this regard, including the following:

  • Youngstown trails the rest of the nation in terms of high school graduation rate (83% versus 87%).
  • The percentage of individuals with a bachelor’s degree reflects an even greater disparity, just 12% in Youngstown compared to 30% nationwide.
  • The city’s 17% high school dropout rate exceeds the U.S. average of 13%.

It’s likely no surprise that a lack of education often correlates with a lower rate of income. This, in turn, often serves to limit a person’s or family’s ability to attain beneficial goods and services, including those that might impact both physical and mental health.

Other findings indicate that education can influence a range of psychological factors. Social skills and networking are often improved through the pursuit of higher education. The development of more refined mental skills can also help to limit or reduce stress, one of the more notable contributors to poor mental health.

The Effects of Poverty in Youngstown, Ohio

A 20-year study put forward by the World Health Organization places the problem into sharp focus: those in poorer segments of the population are nearly twice as likely to suffer some form of mental illness than wealthier individuals. Common byproducts of poverty are said to contribute to this link, such as hunger, debt, and substandard housing.

Youngstown is a city coping with an extraordinary challenge from this standpoint; some estimates place the poverty rate as high as 38%. While figures provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics do indicate that unemployment decreased between November ’17 and ’18, it remained about 50% higher than the countrywide average. Making matters worse, the recent closure of a major auto production plant seemed likely to further impact the population, leaving an additional 2% of the workforce without employment.

Even those in Youngstown who remain gainfully employed are still likelier to deal with some type of economic insufficiency. The city ranks in the top five in several troubling categories, including:

  • Lowest U.S. median income by city: No. 4 overall ($26,789)
  • Highest U.S. poverty rate by city: No. 5 overall ($35.2%)
  • Highest U.S. childhood poverty rate by city: No. 3 overall (53.5%)

Beneficial Resources in Youngstown

Mental health challenges can be very difficult to address, but it’s important to know that help is within reach. A range of resources are available to residents of Youngstown and surrounding areas. Here is a short list of local organizations to consider: