Bret Kalina
Introduction
I work with adults who are used to being capable, people who solve problems for a living and are frustrated that they can’t just fix this. If you’re a professional who’s been white-knuckling it through stress, anxiety, burnout, or a life that looks good on paper but feels hollow underneath, you’re in the right place. If the idea of starting therapy makes you nervous, that makes complete sense. In our first session, I’ll do a lot of listening and a lot of asking. I want to understand your whole story before we start building anything. From there, we build. I’ll introduce tools from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, and we’ll actually practice them together in session, so you’re not going home with a concept. You’re going home with something you can use. My approach to relationship and couples work is just as systematic as my approach to individual therapy. I utilize The Gottman Method, which is entirely backed by decades of research and concrete data. We won’t just sit and talk about feelings; we look at the actual behavioral patterns, communication data points, and predictable habits that cause couples to stall out, providing a structured, practical blueprint to fix them.
Highlights
- Accepting new clients
- Available on nights
- In-person & telehealth appointments
- Accepts online payments and insurance
Licenses
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LPCC #C.2002427 (OH)
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
Population focus
Appointment types
- Individuals
- Couples
Age groups
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Young Adults (18-24)
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Adults (24+)
Pay with insurance
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Aetna
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Anthem Blue Cross
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Buckeye Health Plan
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CareSource
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Cigna Healthcare
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Humana
Pay out-of-pocket
Locations
Professional Information
Education
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Master's Degree, Counseling Psychology - University of Akron
Certifications
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Gottman Level 2
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