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Best Trauma And PTSD Therapists in University Heights, OH (2026)

19 trauma and PTSD therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in University Heights: Brianna Halasa Cleveland EMDR Psychotherapy, RP Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

  2. 9

    Most-reviewed: Avenues of Counseling and Mediation, LLC (Akron Office), 97 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #9.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

19 University Heights trauma and PTSD therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 19 rated practices.

Top 10 trauma and PTSD therapists in University Heights at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 trauma and PTSD therapists in University Heights at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Brianna Halasa Cleveland EMDR Psychotherapy665.0★ (18)Cleveland, 9 mi away—Overall
2Peace of Art Therapy625.0★ (4)Cleveland, 15 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Larchmere Center for Well-being604.8★ (32)Cleveland, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4SL Counseling, LLC605.0★ (6)Rocky River, 16 mi awayEvenings—
5Cleveland Sex & Intimacy Counseling543.9★ (11)Cleveland, 9 mi away——
6Ellie Mental Health514.1★ (16)Westlake, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Insight Counseling and Wellness - Mentor Location513.8★ (13)Mentor, 14 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Kindred Harbor Behavioral Health514.6★ (16)Parma, 10 mi away——
9Avenues of Counseling and Mediation, LLC (Akron Office)504.5★ (97)Akron, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
10Insight Counseling and Wellness - Berea Location504.8★ (5)Berea, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 19 best trauma and PTSD therapists in University Heights, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in University Heights

    #1 Brianna Halasa Cleveland EMDR Psychotherapy

    Based in Cleveland, 9 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2705 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
    View profile for Brianna Halasa Cleveland EMDR Psychotherapy

  2. #2 Peace of Art Therapy

    Based in Cleveland, 15 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 12 PM–9 PM · Wed 10:30 AM–9 PM · Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    17407 Lorain Ave #202, Cleveland, OH 44111
    View profile for Peace of Art Therapy(216) 202-4107

  4. #4 SL Counseling, LLC

    Based in Rocky River, 16 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20525 Detroit Rd Suite 4, Rocky River, OH 44116
    View profile for SL Counseling, LLC(440) 319-6124

  6. #6 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Westlake, 19 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    24803 Detroit Rd Unit E, Westlake, OH 44145
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(440) 723-2765

  9. #9 Avenues of Counseling and Mediation, LLC (Akron Office)

    Based in Akron, 24 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    843 N Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44333
    View profile for Avenues of Counseling and Mediation, LLC (Akron Office)(330) 723-7977

  10. #10 Insight Counseling and Wellness - Berea Location

    Based in Berea, 19 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    398 W Bagley Rd STE# 13, Berea, OH 44017
    View profile for Insight Counseling and Wellness - Berea Location(440) 970-3790

  11. #11 Reed Counseling

    Based in Bay Village, 20 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 12 PM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Dover Commons, 600 Dover Center Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140
    View profile for Reed Counseling(440) 742-4425

  12. #12 The Lake Erie Center for Relationship Counseling

    Based in Rocky River, 16 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    20006 Detroit Rd Ste 301, Rocky River, OH 44116
    View profile for The Lake Erie Center for Relationship Counseling(216) 512-3052

  13. #13 Innovative Counseling Inc.

    Based in Westlake, 20 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    26600 Detroit Rd Ste 260, Westlake, OH 44145
    View profile for Innovative Counseling Inc.(440) 847-8505

  15. #15 Recreating Dawn

    Based in Lakewood, 14 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1397 Warren Rd Unit #4-5, Lakewood, OH 44107
    View profile for Recreating Dawn(216) 200-8303

  16. #16 Strive CLE Counseling LLC

    Based in Westlake, 19 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    24500 Center Ridge Rd Ste 200, Westlake, OH 44145
    View profile for Strive CLE Counseling LLC(440) 201-4488

  18. #18 Kevin Becnel, Holistic Psychotherapy | Somatic Psychotherapy | EMDR | Mindfulness

    Based in Akron, 25 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1617 Akron Peninsula Rd #103, Akron, OH 44313
    View profile for Kevin Becnel, Holistic Psychotherapy | Somatic Psychotherapy | EMDR | Mindfulness

  19. #19 ARC Psychiatry

    Based in Bay Village, 21 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    29103 Westwood Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140
    View profile for ARC Psychiatry(216) 450-1613

Also serving University Heights

20 more trauma and PTSD therapists within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked trauma and PTSD therapists serving University Heights
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Allison Bruce5.0★ (1)9 mi
Be& Blossom Counseling and Wellness13 mi
Cherie A. White Inc.In University Heights
Healing Legacy Counseling1.0★ (1)17 mi
Heather L Anderson Boll, LPCC / Integrated Somatic Healing Arts & Psychotherapy - EMDR / IFS4 mi
JCU Counselling CenterIn University Heights
Jennifer Borovica5.0★ (1)14 mi
Joseph Steiner, Ph.D.1.0★ (1)In University Heights
Lakewood EMDR5.0★ (2)14 mi
Lisa Balderman, LISW-S4 mi
Northern Ohio Health and Wellness19 mi
Nurturing Mindfulness Practice, LLC5.0★ (1)17 mi
Revive Counseling and Wellness4.6★ (11)In University Heights
Scott A Soeder Mental Health Counseling and Wellness5.0★ (9)In University Heights
Selman Wellness5.0★ (2)9 mi
Serenity Now Therapy14 mi
Shift Theory Counseling5.0★ (1)14 mi
Spectrum Counseling Services16 mi
Trauma Informed Counseling LLC22 mi
VitaNova Wellness8 mi

How we ranked University Heights trauma and PTSD therapists

We scored 19 University Heights trauma and PTSD therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn University Heights data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a trauma and PTSD therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure trauma and PTSD therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask about their training in a named trauma therapy (CPT, PE or EMDR) and whether they hold a certification in it.
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a trauma and PTSD therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is trauma and PTSD therapy?
  • Which trauma therapy do you use, and how many sessions does it usually take?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Trauma and PTSD therapists in University Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best trauma and PTSD therapist in University Heights?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked trauma and PTSD therapist in University Heights, OH is Brianna Halasa Cleveland EMDR Psychotherapy with an RP Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. Peace of Art Therapy (#2) and Larchmere Center for Well-being (#3) follow. We ranked 19 trauma and PTSD therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many trauma and PTSD therapists are there in University Heights?

RankedPsychologists ranks 19 trauma and PTSD therapists serving University Heights, OH. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which trauma and PTSD therapists in University Heights work on weekends?

9 of 19 ranked trauma and PTSD therapists post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Peace of Art Therapy (#2), Larchmere Center for Well-being (#3) and Ellie Mental Health (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do University Heights trauma and PTSD therapists have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated trauma and PTSD therapists in University Heights is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Avenues of Counseling and Mediation, LLC (Akron Office) has the most, 97 reviews, and ranks #9. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank trauma and PTSD therapists?

Each trauma and PTSD therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do trauma and PTSD therapists outside University Heights count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the University Heights city center, our service radius for trauma and PTSD therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can trauma and PTSD therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are trauma and PTSD therapists in University Heights ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on trauma and PTSD therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What therapies are used for trauma and PTSD?

Trauma-focused therapies include cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure (PE) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Ask which one a therapist uses and what training they completed in it.

Can I see a trauma and PTSD therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for University Heights

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 19 trauma and PTSD therapists serving University Heights.

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