Top-Rated Cleveland Women's Therapist Brianna Halasa
Are you exhausted from people-pleasing and putting everyone else's needs before your own? Struggling with body image, disordered eating, or feeling shame around your emotions? Maybe you're navigating cultural conflicts as a daughter of immigrants, or feeling burned out from fighting for justice in an unjust world.
As a woman, you face unique challenges in a patriarchal society, and you deserve support from someone who truly understands your experience. I offer feminist therapy for women’s issues in Cleveland, and I’d be honored to walk this journey with you.
Meet your Cleveland female counselor
Brianna Halasa, LMHC, LPCC
As a second-generation Arab American therapist, I understand the unique challenges women face when navigating identity, relationships, and trauma. My approach combines evidence-based techniques like EMDR and somatic experiencing with a deep understanding of how systemic oppression affects mental health. I believe you have the innate power to heal yourself—I'm simply here to guide and empower you along the way.
Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio
Clientele: Teens & adults
Location: Cleveland, OH
Virtual therapy: Yes, available for clients in Ohio and New York
FAQs about therapy for women's issues
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I specialize in trauma (emotional, sexual, and physical), family dynamics, cultural conflicts, and intergenerational patterns. I work with women struggling with self-esteem, body image, disordered eating, people-pleasing tendencies, and difficulty expressing emotions. I also support activists managing burnout and children of immigrants navigating cultural identity.
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My approach combines EMDR, somatic experiencing, intuitive eating principles, and feminist therapy to explore how societal, cultural, and familial systems impact women’s mental health. Rather than viewing you as a problem to be fixed, I believe every woman has an inherent healing capacity. Our work together will focus on both exploring how systemic factors impact you and developing practical tools to help you feel better in your day-to-day life.
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Our work together will be tailored to your unique needs and goals. We might focus on reprocessing traumatic memories, strengthening your connection to your body's wisdom, improving communication skills, or developing healthier relationships with food and your body, depending on what you’re going through.
Sessions are engaging and collaborative, and I bring curiosity and warmth to help you explore your story without judgment. My goal is to help you feel more empowered, connected to yourself, and equipped with practical tools for navigating life's challenges.
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We might be a good fit if you're ready to examine not just personal patterns but also how larger systems have shaped your experiences. I work best with women who are open to exploring the connection between personal and political, interested in body-based healing approaches, and committed to their own growth. If you value social justice, appreciate a multicultural perspective, and want a therapist who sees your struggles within a broader context of systemic oppression, we could be a great match.
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The first step is booking a free clarity call where we can discuss your goals and see if we're a good fit. During this conversation, I'll answer any questions about my approach and the therapy process in general, and we’ll talk about next steps.
If we decide to work together, we'll schedule your first 50-minute session and begin creating a personalized treatment plan. I offer appointments both in-person in Cleveland as well as virtually across Ohio, and I have some evening availability to make getting care as accessible as possible.
