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Rita Kanareff

OH LPCC E.0008276-SUPV
Credentials
OH LPCC E.0008276-SUPV
NPI Number
1033316898
Location
Ohio
Languages
English
Rita Kanareff

Accepting new clients

21 years experience
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About Rita Kanareff

As a licensed therapist in Ohio, I bring over two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenging life transitions, relationship dynamics, and personal growth.

I specialize in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, and interpersonal challenges. My approach is deeply empathetic and tailored to each individual’s unique experiences and needs. I’m particularly passionate about supporting indivudals who ave struggled with therapy in the past, older adults, and those seeking a spiritual or non-religious therapeutic framework.

My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients develop self-love, overcome isolation, explore life purpose, and heal from past wounds. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where individuals can work through social anxiety, relationship issues, workplace stress, and personal transformations.

Drawing from extensive clinical expertise, I aim to empower clients to build resilience, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Every person’s journey is unique, and I’m committed to walking alongside you with genuine care and professional guidance.

Licenses

LPCC
E.0008276-SUPV

Professional experience

  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Attachment issues
  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Chronic pain, illness, and disability
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Control issues
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Emptiness
  • Fatherhood issues
  • First responder issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Guilt and shame
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Impulsivity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Midlife crisis
  • Money and financial issues
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Narcissism
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Personality disorders
  • Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Rita is great! Compassionate. Experienced. Knowledgeable. She’s the whole package.”

“I was very comfortable right from the start, she reminds me of someone i know”

“Considering that these past few years have been rough for me. I am glad that I took the steps that were needed by joining therapy. Since my sessions with Rita I have seen major improvements in myself.”

“I have went through a handful of therapist to fit my needs. Rita has been attentive, great listener, and gives me helpful advice. I would recommend her anyone I know.”

“Rita is kind and always listens to my concerns. She has helpful, practical advice with just the right balance of clinical ideas. I would recommend her to anyone who struggles with executive dysfunction and/or trauma.”

“Really amazing therapist! She has helped me probably more than she knows. She listens to all my random thoughts and concerns and offer me advice when I need it. 10/10”

“Rita is an excellent therapist. She finds the right balance of professionalism and levity in our sessions and provides an appropriate level of challenge and support. She is generous with her time and will do what she can to accommodate irregular schedules. As a client, I feel seen and supported.”

“I’m very happy with Rita.”

“Rita is very kind, insightful, and helpful. She knows what she is doing when it comes to trauma therapy and explains things well.”

“Rita is an absolute angel. She’s so kind and caring, but she also has a very strong sense of helping you prioritize topics when you get lost in them, as well as finding workable ways out of in-the-moment situations. I’ve only been with Rita for a couple weeks, but I already feel very at peace talking to her.”

“She's really helped so far and I know there's more to come”

“The few times I've met with Rita have been helpful and enjoyable.”

“For this being my 1st time ever speaking with a therapist I didn’t know what to expect but I’ve truly enjoyed speaking with Rita. I look forward to our future sessions!”

“So lovely, intuitive, kind and good at what she does!”

“Rita phrases things in a way that is relevant and makes me think. From coping mechanisms that no longer work to nurturing my own growth and development, my sessions with Rita leave me feeling empowered and centered as I navigate the triggers and the trauma. We've only had a few sessions together and already my life is going in a far better direction. Thank you Rita.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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