Telehealth therapy across Ohio
Anxiety Therapy in Ohio
You don't have to live in constant worry. Relief is possible.
Anxiety is more than feeling stressed — it can hijack your thoughts, disrupt your sleep, and keep you stuck in a loop of worst-case scenarios. At Resilient Wellness Ohio, our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches to help you understand your anxiety, interrupt unhelpful patterns, and build real coping skills. Telehealth means you can access support from wherever you feel safest.
Recognize yourself?
Signs you might benefit
You worked hard for your career and you're still in the process of building it. Your success shouldn't cost you your mental health, happiness, or joy. You don't need to check every box — if any of these resonate, you deserve to make space for yourself. Pushing through isn't enough. You deserve to live and thrive in your own resilience.
How we help
Our approach
We draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — two of the most well-researched treatments for anxiety. Rather than just teaching you to 'calm down,' we help you examine the thought patterns and avoidance behaviors that keep anxiety going. You'll leave sessions with practical tools you can use the same day, not just insight about why you feel the way you do.
Meet our therapists
Yiannoula Mavroidis (M.Ed., LPCC-S, BC-TMH), Melissa Kalinowski (M.A., LPCC, BC-TMH), Hayle Fisher (M.A., LPCC-S, BC-TMH), and Dr. Staci Tessmer (Ph.D., LPCC-S, NCC, BC-TMH, ACS) are all licensed in Ohio and accepting new clients.
Meet the teamFAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can therapy help if I've tried it before and it didn't work?
Absolutely. A previous experience that wasn't helpful often comes down to fit — the therapist's approach, the modality used, or the timing. We'll be upfront about what we're doing and why, and if something isn't working, we'll adjust. You deserve a therapist who checks in with you, not just one who nods along.
Do I need a diagnosis to start anxiety therapy?
No. You don't need a formal anxiety diagnosis to benefit from therapy. If you feel like worry or fear is getting in the way of your life, that's enough reason to reach out. We'll work together to understand what's going on and whether a diagnosis would be useful for you.
Is telehealth as effective as in-person therapy for anxiety?
Yes — research consistently shows that telehealth therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person sessions for anxiety disorders. For many clients, being in their own space actually reduces the activation that an office visit can create, making it easier to do the real work.
Our services
How we deliver care
All of our specialty therapy is available through convenient online sessions across Ohio. In-person services available at one of our office locations in Willoughby or Painesville in Northeast Ohio.
Online across Ohio · In-person Willoughby & Painesville
For the anxious. The in-between. The done figuring it out alone.
Book your first session — or a complimentary 15-minute consultation to see if we're the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.
HSA & FSA accepted · Sliding scale available