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Ilona Ponomariova

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, OCD, Family issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Empathetic. Direct. Professional. Supportive. 170+ cases of healed clients.

Thank you for stopping- this is your safe space. Therapy is a very personal experience, so it's important that you feel comfortable with your therapist.

My name is Ilona, and I am a psychotherapist and licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC), as well as a life coach. I speak four languages and could assist you or your family in a different language. My areas of expertise are anxiety, relationships, self-issues (low self-esteem & self-confidence), and trauma. I offer my clients the opportunity to learn new perspectives and to think from a different angle.

My approach to therapy

My nonjudgmental approach allows people to feel safe and validated. My lived experience enables me to empathize with my clients, empowering them and facilitating change.

My passion is to help people make sense of what is happening.

I don't judge you, your lifestyle, or your beliefs. I keep anything said between us confidential. Please do not hesitate to contact

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to leave each session with a deeper understanding of themselves and their challenges, feeling genuinely heard and supported.

I aim to empower clients by highlighting their strengths and fostering self-awareness, while also providing them with clear and honest feedback to help them move forward.

My goal is to help clients develop practical insights and strategies that promote growth and resilience, enabling them to take meaningful steps toward their goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Challenging, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Cleveland State University
  • License type
    LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (Ohio)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, OCD, Family issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused CBT, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Polish, Russian
  • Location
    71 Baker Boulevard Ste 203
    Fairlawn, OH 44333