RITA KANAREFF

I am licensed clinical counselor and art therapist who specializes in the clinical treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a variety of other mental health disorders. I have advanced training in eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-focused cognitive (TF-CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I have a bachelor’s degree from Cleveland State University in psychology and a master’s degree in art therapy from Ursuline College. I am a member of the Buckeye Art Therapy Association (BATA) and the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) and EMDRIA. My previous experience includes being an adjunct professor in the master's program for art therapy and counseling at Ursuline College and working with adults and children in inpatient and outpatient settings. I work with adults who are experiencing a variety on mental health challenges including trauma, gender issues, depression, anxiety, grief and chronic illness. Please explore the website to obtain additional information on services and specialties.