Our group aims to bring excellent psychological services to children, adolescents and adults. We at IPH care deeply about the art and science of psychological health treatment. Our therapists are highly trained, caring and compassionate. They work collaboratively with patients and advocate to decrease stigma surrounding mental illness. They have similar values in regard to psychological treatment, being person centered in their approach to care, and utilizing evidence (research) based gold standard treatments. Our therapists are doing their best to improve the psychological outlook of our patients, knowing that there is no "us versus them" when it comes to mental health.
Our therapists are independent contractors with the practice. If a therapeutic issue arises, please inform your individual provider.
Below is a list of our providers, in alphabetical order:
Dr. Adriana Faur, Ph.D.
Dr. Faur’s approach to psychotherapy guides people into gaining understanding in the ways in which they shape and are shaped by their life experiences. It is with this insight that individuals will obtain relief from distress, and be able to progress toward their life goals. As Viktor Frankl described, human beings may not only survive, but flourish even under the direst of circumstances. This growth is possible through a journey of self-discovery within a trusted collaborative therapeutic relationship. Dr. Faur's person centered, humanistic approach in therapy is caring, empathic, accepting and prizing. Therapy goals are made in collaboration, based on each person's unique concerns. Dr. Faur believes in an interdisciplinary team approach to care.
In the treatment of adults, Dr. Faur uses a combination of therapy techniques including process experiential (emotion focused) therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Assertiveness Training, Social Skills training, Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Mindfulness training. Dr. Faur became certified in CBT by the Cleveland VA in 2013. Dr. Faur became certified in telebehavioral health through the Telebehavioral Health Institute in 2018, in order to help clients have access to individual therapy, who may not be able to come in for a variety of reasons. This means using a HIPAA compliant video platform to engage in individual therapy with clients who are residents of Ohio. If you are interested in telemental health treatment, please contact us for more information.
With children, Dr. Faur uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, play based techniques and social skills training to understand and treat a variety of problems. The first goal is to really understand what the child is struggling with, by conducting a thorough psychological evaluation. Dr. Faur then works with parents to develop a plan that works for their child as an individual, whether the problem may be related to anxiety, procrastination, avoidance, depression, stress or various psychological disorders. Dr. Faur has experience working with children, adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, helping them develop stronger social skills, improve self-esteem, and decrease anxiety and depression.
Dr. Faur has been seeing patients since her first clinical practicum in 2002. Dr. Faur's training entailed working with children and adolescents suffering from a variety of disorders and life issues (i.e. anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, neglect, grieving, developmental disorders, and autism) while a graduate student at Cleveland State University and University of Toledo. Dr. Faur was a psychology fellow in Psychiatry at the Boston University School of Medicine/Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology. There she provided intensive inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy to adults with diverse biopsychosocial needs. Prior to starting her current practice, Dr. Faur worked with veterans for over 4 years at the Cleveland VA Medical Center providing individual outpatient therapy. Dr. Faur has been teaching psychology courses for almost a decade at various universities, including University of Massachusetts and Lasell College in Boston, and most recently at Cleveland State University. Dr. Faur’s research orientation has been in the areas of trauma and related disorders, resiliency/growth and multiculturalism.
Dr. Faur values understanding clients' needs from a culturally sensitive perspective. She is LGBTQIA affirming. She is bilingual in English and Romanian, proficient in French and has a limited knowledge of Spanish. In her personal time, she enjoys music, yoga, the arts, cooking, reading, chasing her dog and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Faur’s approach to psychotherapy guides people into gaining understanding in the ways in which they shape and are shaped by their life experiences. It is with this insight that individuals will obtain relief from distress, and be able to progress toward their life goals. As Viktor Frankl described, human beings may not only survive, but flourish even under the direst of circumstances. This growth is possible through a journey of self-discovery within a trusted collaborative therapeutic relationship. Dr. Faur's person centered, humanistic approach in therapy is caring, empathic, accepting and prizing. Therapy goals are made in collaboration, based on each person's unique concerns. Dr. Faur believes in an interdisciplinary team approach to care.
In the treatment of adults, Dr. Faur uses a combination of therapy techniques including process experiential (emotion focused) therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Assertiveness Training, Social Skills training, Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Mindfulness training. Dr. Faur became certified in CBT by the Cleveland VA in 2013. Dr. Faur became certified in telebehavioral health through the Telebehavioral Health Institute in 2018, in order to help clients have access to individual therapy, who may not be able to come in for a variety of reasons. This means using a HIPAA compliant video platform to engage in individual therapy with clients who are residents of Ohio. If you are interested in telemental health treatment, please contact us for more information.
With children, Dr. Faur uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, play based techniques and social skills training to understand and treat a variety of problems. The first goal is to really understand what the child is struggling with, by conducting a thorough psychological evaluation. Dr. Faur then works with parents to develop a plan that works for their child as an individual, whether the problem may be related to anxiety, procrastination, avoidance, depression, stress or various psychological disorders. Dr. Faur has experience working with children, adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, helping them develop stronger social skills, improve self-esteem, and decrease anxiety and depression.
Dr. Faur has been seeing patients since her first clinical practicum in 2002. Dr. Faur's training entailed working with children and adolescents suffering from a variety of disorders and life issues (i.e. anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, neglect, grieving, developmental disorders, and autism) while a graduate student at Cleveland State University and University of Toledo. Dr. Faur was a psychology fellow in Psychiatry at the Boston University School of Medicine/Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology. There she provided intensive inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy to adults with diverse biopsychosocial needs. Prior to starting her current practice, Dr. Faur worked with veterans for over 4 years at the Cleveland VA Medical Center providing individual outpatient therapy. Dr. Faur has been teaching psychology courses for almost a decade at various universities, including University of Massachusetts and Lasell College in Boston, and most recently at Cleveland State University. Dr. Faur’s research orientation has been in the areas of trauma and related disorders, resiliency/growth and multiculturalism.
Dr. Faur values understanding clients' needs from a culturally sensitive perspective. She is LGBTQIA affirming. She is bilingual in English and Romanian, proficient in French and has a limited knowledge of Spanish. In her personal time, she enjoys music, yoga, the arts, cooking, reading, chasing her dog and spending time with family and friends.
Mr. Mike Joyce, LISW
Mr. Michael Joyce is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) experienced working with individuals struggling with behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, and psychosis. He is particularly interested in psychosis, assisting those struggling with hearing voices, images unseen by others, and unique beliefs that cause distress or difficulties in daily living.
Mike grew up in the Cleveland area and received his Masters in Science and Social Administration (MSSA) from Case Western Reserve University. He began his career working with children and families as a school-based counselor before working as a therapist and case manager at a residential therapeutic community for adults with severe mental illness. In addition to individual counseling Mike has facilitated CBT and interpersonal skills groups.
Mike views the therapeutic process as one of teamwork and collaboration. He takes a person-centered and goal-directed approach, working with clients on the matters which concern them most. Mike values learning from his clients and builds on their strengths and skills to assist them in achieving their goals. With a basis in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and a holistic approach to mental health, Mike works with clients to identify the life they would like to live, explore the barriers impeding that life, and learn and practice skills for ongoing success.
In his free time Mike enjoys spending time with friends, exploring the outdoors, biking through parks, and looking for wildlife. He also enjoys playing guitar, piano, and flute.
Mr. Michael Joyce is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) experienced working with individuals struggling with behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, and psychosis. He is particularly interested in psychosis, assisting those struggling with hearing voices, images unseen by others, and unique beliefs that cause distress or difficulties in daily living.
Mike grew up in the Cleveland area and received his Masters in Science and Social Administration (MSSA) from Case Western Reserve University. He began his career working with children and families as a school-based counselor before working as a therapist and case manager at a residential therapeutic community for adults with severe mental illness. In addition to individual counseling Mike has facilitated CBT and interpersonal skills groups.
Mike views the therapeutic process as one of teamwork and collaboration. He takes a person-centered and goal-directed approach, working with clients on the matters which concern them most. Mike values learning from his clients and builds on their strengths and skills to assist them in achieving their goals. With a basis in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and a holistic approach to mental health, Mike works with clients to identify the life they would like to live, explore the barriers impeding that life, and learn and practice skills for ongoing success.
In his free time Mike enjoys spending time with friends, exploring the outdoors, biking through parks, and looking for wildlife. He also enjoys playing guitar, piano, and flute.
Ms. Klare Heston, MA, MSW, LISW-S
Selecting a therapist is very important. Like anything else in one’s life, it must ‘feel like a fit,’ so you need to know who Klare is. She is of Hungarian origin—born to political refugees—growing up in a bi-lingual and bi-cultural home. She was an eldest daughter and a middle child. She explains that she has lived the life of an ‘outsider’ for a portion of her life, but has met the challenge of figuring out how she fits into the world around her—one step at a time using all the resources she could find to understand herself and her relation to the world—family, ethnicity, culture, community, spirituality, and humanity.
Klare was raised in Cleveland, spent much of her adult life in Virginia, and was educated at Kent State, Case Western Reserve, Virginia Commonwealth, and Columbia Universities. Her heart has always been about being a therapist. Growing from her own experience, it was a natural process for her to want to understand others. From there, her professional training taught her to support, empathize, empower, challenge, and mentor others. She has worked as a therapist in a psychiatric hospital, outpatient agencies, home-based agencies, and clinical private practice. She has also served as an educator both on undergraduate and graduate levels, an academic and career advisor, a trainer, an online writer, and a clinical supervisor. She is most effective working with older teenagers and adults.
Klare’s drive to be a professional ‘helper’ was shaped by training. She has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. She also has doctoral coursework in Adult Learning from Columbia University. She holds Certifications in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR). She has been greatly influenced by existentialism, Gestalt psychology, Eastern philosophy, systems theory (couples & family), cognitive restructuring, and relaxation theory.
In her work with people, Klare begins with the basic counseling axiom: “start where the client is…” It sounds simple, but is actually essential, and has profound effects! In her experience, no two people are ever the same. They may have many characteristics in common, but each is unique. She always values when others approach her in this way, so she also doesn’t label others’ problems or pain. She firmly believes that “life rarely unfolds in a straight path, and that we can all find our way.”
So often in her counseling work, Klare witnesses people becoming temporarily derailed because of an illness, death of a loved one, a learning problem, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, difficult family dynamics, prolonged poverty, a traumatic event, or other emotional, relationship or socio-economic factors. She believes that we all have the capacity to heal. She believes that therapy is about releasing it. “Healing is a dynamic process. Healing is personal, emotional, physical, relational, nutritional, frustrating, and spiritual. One often starts on the path to healing following pain, hurt and confusion.”
Klare believes that together with her clients, they will discover the path to personal healing. These paths can involve meditation/Mindfulness, better nutrition, better rest, a change of job, improving or leaving a primary relationship, exercise, accepting a human limitation, moving beyond a limitation, changing substance habits, improving communication, or changing characteristic ways of thinking about one’s life. Change involves self-acceptance, risk and transformation. The process can often be accelerated by bringing in a loved one to some of the therapy sessions.
In her free time, Klare enjoys enjoy hiking, writing, traveling, music, photography, reading and crafts. She lives with her family, 2 dogs and 2 cats in a natural setting
Selecting a therapist is very important. Like anything else in one’s life, it must ‘feel like a fit,’ so you need to know who Klare is. She is of Hungarian origin—born to political refugees—growing up in a bi-lingual and bi-cultural home. She was an eldest daughter and a middle child. She explains that she has lived the life of an ‘outsider’ for a portion of her life, but has met the challenge of figuring out how she fits into the world around her—one step at a time using all the resources she could find to understand herself and her relation to the world—family, ethnicity, culture, community, spirituality, and humanity.
Klare was raised in Cleveland, spent much of her adult life in Virginia, and was educated at Kent State, Case Western Reserve, Virginia Commonwealth, and Columbia Universities. Her heart has always been about being a therapist. Growing from her own experience, it was a natural process for her to want to understand others. From there, her professional training taught her to support, empathize, empower, challenge, and mentor others. She has worked as a therapist in a psychiatric hospital, outpatient agencies, home-based agencies, and clinical private practice. She has also served as an educator both on undergraduate and graduate levels, an academic and career advisor, a trainer, an online writer, and a clinical supervisor. She is most effective working with older teenagers and adults.
Klare’s drive to be a professional ‘helper’ was shaped by training. She has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. She also has doctoral coursework in Adult Learning from Columbia University. She holds Certifications in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR). She has been greatly influenced by existentialism, Gestalt psychology, Eastern philosophy, systems theory (couples & family), cognitive restructuring, and relaxation theory.
In her work with people, Klare begins with the basic counseling axiom: “start where the client is…” It sounds simple, but is actually essential, and has profound effects! In her experience, no two people are ever the same. They may have many characteristics in common, but each is unique. She always values when others approach her in this way, so she also doesn’t label others’ problems or pain. She firmly believes that “life rarely unfolds in a straight path, and that we can all find our way.”
So often in her counseling work, Klare witnesses people becoming temporarily derailed because of an illness, death of a loved one, a learning problem, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, difficult family dynamics, prolonged poverty, a traumatic event, or other emotional, relationship or socio-economic factors. She believes that we all have the capacity to heal. She believes that therapy is about releasing it. “Healing is a dynamic process. Healing is personal, emotional, physical, relational, nutritional, frustrating, and spiritual. One often starts on the path to healing following pain, hurt and confusion.”
Klare believes that together with her clients, they will discover the path to personal healing. These paths can involve meditation/Mindfulness, better nutrition, better rest, a change of job, improving or leaving a primary relationship, exercise, accepting a human limitation, moving beyond a limitation, changing substance habits, improving communication, or changing characteristic ways of thinking about one’s life. Change involves self-acceptance, risk and transformation. The process can often be accelerated by bringing in a loved one to some of the therapy sessions.
In her free time, Klare enjoys enjoy hiking, writing, traveling, music, photography, reading and crafts. She lives with her family, 2 dogs and 2 cats in a natural setting
Dr. Katherine Kratz, Psy.D.
Dr. Kratz has been a clinical psychologist for over 25 years. She has seen the extent to which psychotherapy can change lives, whether a person needs help with a temporary life transition or is struggling with long-term psychological suffering. Dr. Kratz provides an authentic, caring, and nonjudgemental atmosphere in which the client and therapist collaborate to make progress toward goals.
Dr. Kratz works with adults of all ages in individual as well as couple’s therapy. She has expertise in treating depression, anxiety disorders, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, gender concerns, psychological impacts of illness, and trauma caused by physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, sexual assault, and other traumatizing experiences. Although currently she works only with adult clients, Dr. Kratz has a background in child and family psychology as well, which she draws upon to assist clients with concerns around family relationships and parenting. Dr. Kratz is affirming of the LGBTQ community and is experienced in providing treatment to its members.
In working with clients, Dr. Kratz is influenced by multiple theoretical orientations, especially psychodynamic-oriented psychotherapy, attachment theory, and trauma theory. Insights from cognitive-behavioral, and acceptance and commitment therapy, also inform her practice. Years of experience have taught Dr. Kratz that the best approaches to helping a particular person are determined by paying close attention to their unique story and personality.
Dr. Kratz obtained her master’s degree in counseling psychology at the University of Minnesota. She received training at the Minneapolis rape crisis center, and at a private practice specializing in women’s issues, where she provided individual therapy and co-led therapy groups. Upon graduation she worked as a psychotherapist at a county-run mental health agency. Desiring more in-depth training in providing psychotherapy, she completed a two-year fellowship in adult psychotherapy at Hamm Psychiatric Clinic in St. Paul. After moving to California, she embarked on a doctorate program in clinical psychology at United States International University in San Diego. Her training there included treating children and adolescents in a child and family clinic, and work in an in-patient psychiatric facility for seriously ill patients. Dr. Kratz moved to the Cleveland area in 1999, where she has worked in private practice since 2001.
Dr. Kratz has been a clinical psychologist for over 25 years. She has seen the extent to which psychotherapy can change lives, whether a person needs help with a temporary life transition or is struggling with long-term psychological suffering. Dr. Kratz provides an authentic, caring, and nonjudgemental atmosphere in which the client and therapist collaborate to make progress toward goals.
Dr. Kratz works with adults of all ages in individual as well as couple’s therapy. She has expertise in treating depression, anxiety disorders, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, gender concerns, psychological impacts of illness, and trauma caused by physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, sexual assault, and other traumatizing experiences. Although currently she works only with adult clients, Dr. Kratz has a background in child and family psychology as well, which she draws upon to assist clients with concerns around family relationships and parenting. Dr. Kratz is affirming of the LGBTQ community and is experienced in providing treatment to its members.
In working with clients, Dr. Kratz is influenced by multiple theoretical orientations, especially psychodynamic-oriented psychotherapy, attachment theory, and trauma theory. Insights from cognitive-behavioral, and acceptance and commitment therapy, also inform her practice. Years of experience have taught Dr. Kratz that the best approaches to helping a particular person are determined by paying close attention to their unique story and personality.
Dr. Kratz obtained her master’s degree in counseling psychology at the University of Minnesota. She received training at the Minneapolis rape crisis center, and at a private practice specializing in women’s issues, where she provided individual therapy and co-led therapy groups. Upon graduation she worked as a psychotherapist at a county-run mental health agency. Desiring more in-depth training in providing psychotherapy, she completed a two-year fellowship in adult psychotherapy at Hamm Psychiatric Clinic in St. Paul. After moving to California, she embarked on a doctorate program in clinical psychology at United States International University in San Diego. Her training there included treating children and adolescents in a child and family clinic, and work in an in-patient psychiatric facility for seriously ill patients. Dr. Kratz moved to the Cleveland area in 1999, where she has worked in private practice since 2001.
Dr. Tom Mraz, Ph.D.
Dr. Mraz is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of those he is privileged to work with – and that passion has been his focus for the past 20+ years. Dr. Mraz uses a Gestalt process orientation that encompasses his patients’ emotions, thoughts, behaviors and mindful awareness. He has always believed in taking a holistic approach in his therapeutic relationships - one that values all aspects of the lives of those he works with. At the heart of his work is a true commitment to collaborating with his patients to set therapeutic goals - using their strengths and values - to empower them to live their fullest lives.
Dr. Mraz has extensive training and skill in assessment, diagnosis, and conducting therapy with adolescents and adults - individually, with couples, and in group settings. Dr. Mraz has worked extensively with patients experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and those seeking support for chronic illness and pain management, as well as those struggling with male issues.
Dr. Mraz is a licensed psychologist in the state of Ohio, and received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Kent State University. He also completed the three-year post-graduate training program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as training in hypnotherapy for use in pain management from the Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine. Dr. Mraz has seen patients in private practice, social service agencies, dialysis centers and skilled care facilities.
He has also taught Psychology and Counseling related courses at colleges and universities at the two-year, four-year and graduate level. A native of Fairview Park, Ohio, he has also had the opportunity to work with clients and teach graduate level counseling students in San Jose, California.
In his personal time, Tom enjoys tennis, skiing, traveling and Tai Chi.
Dr. Mraz is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of those he is privileged to work with – and that passion has been his focus for the past 20+ years. Dr. Mraz uses a Gestalt process orientation that encompasses his patients’ emotions, thoughts, behaviors and mindful awareness. He has always believed in taking a holistic approach in his therapeutic relationships - one that values all aspects of the lives of those he works with. At the heart of his work is a true commitment to collaborating with his patients to set therapeutic goals - using their strengths and values - to empower them to live their fullest lives.
Dr. Mraz has extensive training and skill in assessment, diagnosis, and conducting therapy with adolescents and adults - individually, with couples, and in group settings. Dr. Mraz has worked extensively with patients experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and those seeking support for chronic illness and pain management, as well as those struggling with male issues.
Dr. Mraz is a licensed psychologist in the state of Ohio, and received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Kent State University. He also completed the three-year post-graduate training program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as training in hypnotherapy for use in pain management from the Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine. Dr. Mraz has seen patients in private practice, social service agencies, dialysis centers and skilled care facilities.
He has also taught Psychology and Counseling related courses at colleges and universities at the two-year, four-year and graduate level. A native of Fairview Park, Ohio, he has also had the opportunity to work with clients and teach graduate level counseling students in San Jose, California.
In his personal time, Tom enjoys tennis, skiing, traveling and Tai Chi.
Ms. Tara Nicotra Clemente MSW, LISW
Ms. Tara Clemente is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in the state of Ohio. She works with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages.
Tara’s approach is holistic and person-centered, accommodating the unique needs and circumstances of each individual client. She provides a warm, welcoming and judgment-free environment for her clients. Tara draws from a number of treatment modalities, including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based treatments, play therapy, social skills training and motivational interviewing. She is also a certified yoga teacher, and has experience teaching yoga to trauma survivors.
Tara has a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the Smith College School for Social Work in Massachusetts. She earned dual bachelors’ degrees from American University in Washington DC in Psychology and International Peace and Conflict Resolution.
Since her first clinical field placement in 2007, Tara has provided outpatient psychotherapy services in a variety of settings, including the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC, the Smith College Counseling Center, community mental health and private practice. She has worked with children and adults struggling with a range of concerns, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship difficulties, substance abuse, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In her free time, Tara enjoys practicing yoga, reading, outdoor activities, and spending time with her family.
Ms. Monica Yost Kiss, MPH, MSW, LISW-S
Ms. Monica Yost Kiss is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) in the State of Ohio with over 12 years of clinical experience working with adults, children, and families. She is skilled in providing therapeutic services for clients struggling with mood and anxiety disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and personality disorders. Monica has extensive knowledge about women’s health issues and providing counseling and advocacy services for those who have experienced interpersonal trauma including childhood abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Monica has received clinical training in evidenced-based therapies including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Monica grew up on the east coast and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Binghamton. She then attended graduate school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where she earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, with concentrations in Interpersonal Practice and Mental Health, and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Health Behavior and Health Education, with a concentration in Reproductive and Women’s Health.
Prior to starting at IPH, Monica worked in a variety of organizations throughout Northeast Ohio including the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, Bellefaire JCB, Akron Children’s Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland VA Medical Center and most recently the CSU Counseling Center. Monica embraces diversity in her practice and has worked with clients of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations.
Monica uses a direct yet compassionate approach with her clients to empower them to identify their strengths, needs, and goals to improve their overall quality of life. Monica uses humor and candor to help clients feel comfortable and engaged in the therapeutic process; she is often described as being very warm and "real."
Monica is able to meet with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She works part-time on weekdays at the IPH office and has evening appointment availability if needed.
In her free time, Monica loves spending time with friends, family and her dogs. She enjoys music, movies, the performing arts and cheering on Cleveland sports teams (Go Cavs!)
Ms. Monica Yost Kiss is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) in the State of Ohio with over 12 years of clinical experience working with adults, children, and families. She is skilled in providing therapeutic services for clients struggling with mood and anxiety disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and personality disorders. Monica has extensive knowledge about women’s health issues and providing counseling and advocacy services for those who have experienced interpersonal trauma including childhood abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Monica has received clinical training in evidenced-based therapies including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Monica grew up on the east coast and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Binghamton. She then attended graduate school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where she earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, with concentrations in Interpersonal Practice and Mental Health, and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Health Behavior and Health Education, with a concentration in Reproductive and Women’s Health.
Prior to starting at IPH, Monica worked in a variety of organizations throughout Northeast Ohio including the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, Bellefaire JCB, Akron Children’s Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland VA Medical Center and most recently the CSU Counseling Center. Monica embraces diversity in her practice and has worked with clients of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations.
Monica uses a direct yet compassionate approach with her clients to empower them to identify their strengths, needs, and goals to improve their overall quality of life. Monica uses humor and candor to help clients feel comfortable and engaged in the therapeutic process; she is often described as being very warm and "real."
Monica is able to meet with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She works part-time on weekdays at the IPH office and has evening appointment availability if needed.
In her free time, Monica loves spending time with friends, family and her dogs. She enjoys music, movies, the performing arts and cheering on Cleveland sports teams (Go Cavs!)