Support for the moments when life feels overwhelming

You may be feeling disconnected: from your partner, your family, or even yourself. Communication might have broken down, or you may be stuck in the same unresolved patterns. Perhaps you're navigating a major transition: caring for an aging parent, adjusting to retirement, managing conflict at home, or finding your footing after a loss.

You want things to feel calmer and clearer. You want to understand yourself and the people you love, and move forward with more stability and intention.

That’s where I can help.

I offer individual and family therapy for adults across Beachwood, Shaker Heights, Cleveland, and surrounding areas, with telehealth available across 40+ PSYPACT states.

How I Work

With over four decades of clinical experience, I help individuals and families make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface and create lasting change. Our work will focus on:

  • Strengthening communication

  • Rebuilding connection and trust

  • Understanding emotional patterns

  • Navigating complex family dynamics

  • Finding steadiness through major life transitions

My approach is compassionate and direct. I listen deeply, reflect what I see, and offer realistic steps that support meaningful, sustainable change.

Who I Work With

I support adults and families facing challenges such as:

  • Anxiety and stress

  • Caregiver strain

  • Family conflict

  • Family estrangement

  • Life transitions

  • Relationship issues

  • Parenting challenges

  • Depression

  • Divorce or separation

  • Self-esteem challenges

  • Interpersonal difficulties

  • ADHD-related or executive-function challenges

Let’s talk

Get in touch today for a free consultation. Let's talk and see if it's a good fit.

Contact
Individual & Family Therapy in Beachwood, Ohio with Dr. Carolyn Cole, PsyD. Support for anxiety, caregiver stress, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship issues. In-person and telehealth sessions available.

FAQs

  • Individual sessions are typically 55 minutes, while family sessions are 90 minutes.

    Most individuals and families begin weekly or biweekly and adjust as progress builds.

  • Yes, secure video sessions are available for clients across 40+ PSYPACT states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois, and more (see full list on my About page).

    If you are in the Beachwood, Shaker Heights, University Heights, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County area, you are welcome to visit my office in Beachwood, Ohio for in-person sessions.

  • My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I listen closely, help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and offer clear guidance rooted in evidence-based methods. After forty years of clinical work, I know how to help people slow down, communicate better, and find steadiness again, whether we’re working individually or as a family.

  • Our first meeting is a chance to get to know each other. You’ll share what’s bringing you in, what’s been challenging, and what you hope will feel different. I’ll ask thoughtful questions, offer initial impressions, and together we’ll decide on a direction that feels right for you. Many clients leave the first session feeling more grounded and clearer about next steps.

  • Yes. Many of my clients are adult children navigating caregiving, role changes, and the emotional strain that comes with supporting a parent. Therapy gives you space to breathe, sort through complex feelings, and make decisions that feel grounded and sustainable.

  • Absolutely. Whether you’re considering reconnecting or simply trying to make sense of what happened, I help families approach these situations with clarity, compassion, and realistic expectations. We move at a pace that feels safe and intentional.

  • I’m not in-network with insurance, but many clients receive partial reimbursement through their out-of-network benefits. I provide coded invoices (superbills) you can submit directly to your plan, and I’m happy to help you understand what your coverage may include.