Inclusive Psychotherapy in Northeast Ohio

Now Accepting Virtual Clients

with Limited In Person Also Available

Welcome to Wise Counsel, where compassionate, identity-affirming care is just a click away. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, our dedicated clinicians are here to help. We provide high-quality online therapy services across Ohio and offer in-person appointments in Fairlawn, OH and Westlake, OH. We currently have a wait-list for couples therapy.

At Wise Counsel, we specialize in supporting adults, couples (wait-list), and youth navigating:

• Anxiety and depression
• Trauma and grief
• Substance use disorders
• Life transitions
• Disability, Chronic Illness, and Caregiving
• Perfectionism and People-Pleasing
• Shame and low self-esteem
• Neurodiversity-affirming care
• LGBTQ+ affirming care

Our team of experienced social workers is passionate about helping you build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and achieve your goals. We take the time to understand your unique needs and match you with the therapist who’s the best fit for you.

Therapists Currently Accepting New Clients:

Claire Gerchman, LISW

Michelle Bader, LSW

We are currently accepting the following insurances to make care as accessible as possible:

• Aetna
• Amerihealth Caritas Medicaid
• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Anthem Medicare (On a Waitlist, All Medicare-credentialed clinicians are currently full)
• Beacon
• Caresource Medicaid and Marketplace Plans
• Cigna & Evernorth
• Humana Medicaid
• Magellan
• Medical Mutual
• Medicaid
• Medicare (On a Waitlist, All Medicare-credentialed clinicians are currently full)
• Oscar
• Summacare (please call Summa to verify that we are a network provider for your specific plan)
• United Healthcare (including GEHA and Medicaid)
• Self-pay and limited sliding scale options are also available.

At Wise Counsel, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to create a welcoming, affirming space for people of all identities. Take the first step toward healing and growth—reach out to us today!