ILMA J. BOKMAN, MA, LPCC, LSW - EMERGE COUNSELING SERVICES
900 Mull Avenue, Akron, OH 44313 DIRECTIONS
Since 2003
Here’s The Deal:
Ilma J. Bokman is one of the best and leading marriage/relationship counselors in this region. She earned her MA in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Ashland University and Theological Seminary and BA in Social Work from Cleveland State University. She specializes in Anxiety and Depression, Trauma, Grief/Loss, and Women Empowerment. She offers you a secure, compassionate, and knowledgeable atmosphere to discuss your issues privately and discuss your options. Ilma has a clinical interest in anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and loss. She practices at the EMERGE Counseling Services. The clinic aims to meet mental health requirements through education, counseling, research, and fundraising events. They aim to make you feel at home during your important journey to health, healing, and hope.
SPECIALTY:
Childhood Trauma, Inner Healing, Marriage Enrichment, Communication, Spiritual Formation, Adults, Blended Families, Self-Esteem, Parenting and Attachment Issues, Premarital, Children, Couples and Family Counseling, Women Empowerment, Boundaries, Marriage/Relationships, Infidelity & Life Transition
License #C0500478
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MELISSA YOAK, MA.ED, LPCC - DAYSPRING COUNSELING
4367 State Road, Portage Lakes, Akron, OH 44319 DIRECTIONS
Since 1998
Here’s The Deal:
Melissa Yoak has expert knowledge and extensive experience in handling all kinds of relationship issues. She graduated a Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Akron, and Melissa earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Malone University. She has over two decades of experience in the counseling field. Melissa offers counseling services to learn how to cope with life issues' mental and emotional distress. She assists couples in recognizing and changing unhealthy relational patterns and reconnecting as a couple. Melissa Yoak provides high-quality therapeutic counseling services. Her services are also located at Stow. She is passionate about the impact DaySpring's work will have on generations of marriages, families, and individuals.
SPECIALTY:
Children, Marriage, Premarital, Christian and Adolescents Counseling, Individual and Couples Therapy, Parenting Issues, Family, Grief and Loss, Divorce Recovery, Abuse/Trauma, Anger Management, Addictions, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Intimacy, Infidelity, Peer, Career/Work & Self-Esteem Issues
License #E0008142
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EDWARD T. NOVAK, LPCC
1653 Merriman Road, Suite 212, Akron, OH 44313 DIRECTIONS
Since 1994
Here’s The Deal:
Edward T. Novak has over twenty years of experience in the counseling field. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame, and Edward obtained his Master's from the University of Akron. Edward is a certified psychoanalyst, having trained in contemporary psychoanalysis at The National Institute for the Psychotherapies in New York City. His treatment approach is based on the most current research and writings on trauma and abuse and the ways both mind and body are impacted by trauma. He is a published author writing on mental health issues. Edward supports you to explore, challenge, and change the ways you think about yourself and your problems. He is expertise in complex trauma and abuse issues, such as long-term anxiety, relationship issues, and depression. Edward T. Novak offers free first sessions and consultations.
SPECIALTY:
Marital, Solution Based and Family Counseling, Loneliness, Divorce, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Dating, Emotional Suffering, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Issues, Gender Issues, Relationship Difficulties and Problems, Separation, Borderline Personality, Suicidal Ideation & Parenting
Price: Cost per Session: $150
License #E0002426