Connect with Reality Therapy in Lakewood, OH

Starting therapy is a brave step, and I'm honored to join your journey. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions in a supportive, safe space to build resilience and hope.

I blend lived experience with professional expertise to create a grounded, inclusive space for healing. My approach is collaborative, embodied, and nontraditional, supporting clients in reconnecting with themselves and creating meaningful, lasting change.

Life can throw overwhelming challenges your way, leaving you feeling stuck or drained. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate these difficult times with evidence-based, empathetic, and personalized care.

My focus in therapy is client-centered. You are the expert on you. As your therapist, I will walk with you on your journey and keep you on a good path if you want to take it.

I am licensed in Ohio and board-certified as a Counseling Psychologist, which is a sub-specialty in professional psychology that focuses on facilitating personal and interpersonal functioning across the life span. My specialty pays attention to emotional, interpersonal, vocational, health-related, and organizational challenges and adjustments.

Coming to therapy can be intimidating, and your courage to seek help is commendable. I work with individuals experiencing mental health struggles, addiction, grief and loss, and stress. I'm committed to creating an individualized treatment plan catered to your needs and helping you overcome barriers holding you back.

I’m here to offer a kind, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and truly cared for. My practice focuses on helping you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and confidence, one step at a time.

You don't have to be defined by what you've been through. EMDR is a proven therapy for overcoming the distress of past trauma. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR helps your brain's natural healing process to unstick and reprocess traumatic memories.

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with supervisory designation and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, providing therapy services. My background includes working with adolescent, adult, and geriatric clients to address concerns related to substance use, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and many other conditions.

I usually use cognitive behavioral therapy with clients. I help clients to be intentional in the ways that they think and act.

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by tough situations and life transitions? I would love to take a journey with you to build insight, reduce distress, and regain a sense of control through curiosity and compassion. My goal is for you to know that you have been heard and supported throughout the process.

I'm a clinical social worker who brings warmth and authenticity to my work. I believe in meeting you where you are and creating a space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.

I'm passionate about helping people live with joy, peace, and wholeness. Personal transformation changes how you feel about yourself and the world. I work with individuals who need to heal wounds by identifying root causes, breaking negative patterns, and living life fully.

I’m a licensed professional clinical counselor who works primarily with adults, veterans, and first responders, focusing on anxiety, trauma, and substance use. My practice is practical and skills-based, using CBT, REBT, mindfulness, and behavioral strategies to help clients build autonomy, resilience, and real-world functioning.

With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, EMDR Therapist, and Clinical Hypnotherapist. As a Dallas Counseling provider, I specialize in Psychotherapy, EMDR Therapy.

I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW, #I.0005982) with experience supporting adults and teens in child welfare, senior care, and educational advocacy. I’m married with three adult children, one with a cognitive disability. Outside work, I enjoy family, friends, travel, reading, cards, and my two dogs.

I take an individualized approach to clients, listening to and understanding your situation not only as an individual, but through understanding your environment. I then move into a problem-solving approach. We are all unique; therefore, I do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. I utilize humor, connection, and education to advocate for change.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I specialize in supporting adults aged 20 and older. I am committed to providing quality care in a safe, welcoming environment, helping clients navigate personal challenges and fostering meaningful change through compassionate, tailored therapy.

Creating a therapeutic relationship and establishing trust is the foundation for effective therapy. I access several different approaches to treatment based on what works best for each individual, helping you find the path that resonates with your unique needs and goals.

What's been on your mind lately? Where do you feel stuck? I'm dedicated to helping you identify and overcome the barriers holding you back. Feeling uncertain is normal—we'll work together to find your path forward in a safe, welcoming environment, tackling issues with guidance that's both clinical and compassionate.

Good for you for reaching out! I would love to meet you and help you on your journey to better mental health! I tell all my Clients they are the bravest people I know, as it takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and start the counseling process! So welcome!

I have maintained a private counseling practice since 2000, and I continue to work with individuals and families in that capacity. I have dedicated my career to helping others and to working with the community to ensure the well-being of families and children.

Taking the first step is never easy, but it can be so beneficial to your life. I hope to continue the journey with you toward recovery and support you in becoming the best version of yourself.

I am Nathaniel "Nate" Alexander, a National Board Certified multi-state Licensed Mental Health Professional, Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider, as well as a Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP), and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and I am here to help you "help you" in the wonderful world of therapy.

I'm invested in my hometown and excited to walk beside you in your quest to find balance. I work with individuals and families struggling with addictions, anxiety, trauma, and depression, providing a safe place to begin recovery and develop stability.