I am a clinical counselor and art therapist who specializes in the clinical treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. I special in treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and I have advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I obtained a bachelor’s degree from Cleveland State University in psychology and a master’s degree in art therapy from Ursuline College. I am a member of the Buckeye Art Therapy Association (BATA) and the American Art Therapy Association (AATA). My previous experience includes adjunct professor in the master's program for art therapy and counseling at Ursuline College and working with adults and children in inpatient and outpatient settings. I also have an online practice with adults who are experiencing trauma depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder and life transitions due to family relationship issues, gender issues, grief and chronic illness.
I enjoy getting to know the individual and match my skills with the best therapeutic approach that meets their unique needs. I have a holistic approach to treatment and my goal is to assist individuals in gaining insight and to gain coping skills that will improve the quality of their life.
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I was very comfortable right from the start, she reminds me of someone i know
Written on Jun 10, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Considering that these past few years have been rough for me. I am glad that I took the steps that were needed by joining therapy. Since my sessions with Rita I have seen major improvements in myself.
Written on Jan 01, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have went through a handful of therapist to fit my needs. Rita has been attentive, great listener, and gives me helpful advice. I would recommend her anyone I know.
Written on Nov 30, 2023 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Rita is kind and always listens to my concerns. She has helpful, practical advice with just the right balance of clinical ideas. I would recommend her to anyone who struggles with executive dysfunction and/or trauma.
Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Really amazing therapist! She has helped me probably more than she knows. She listens to all my random thoughts and concerns and offer me advice when I need it. 10/10
Written on Sep 27, 2023 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Rita is an excellent therapist. She finds the right balance of professionalism and levity in our sessions and provides an appropriate level of challenge and support. She is generous with her time and will do what she can to accommodate irregular schedules. As a client, I feel seen and supported.
Written on Jun 06, 2023 after therapy with Rita for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’m very happy with Rita.
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Rita for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Rita is very kind, insightful, and helpful. She knows what she is doing when it comes to trauma therapy and explains things well.
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks
Rita is an absolute angel. She’s so kind and caring, but she also has a very strong sense of helping you prioritize topics when you get lost in them, as well as finding workable ways out of in-the-moment situations. I’ve only been with Rita for a couple weeks, but I already feel very at peace talking to her.
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She's really helped so far and I know there's more to come
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
The few times I've met with Rita have been helpful and enjoyable.
Written on Jun 07, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
For this being my 1st time ever speaking with a therapist I didn’t know what to expect but I’ve truly enjoyed speaking with Rita. I look forward to our future sessions!
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks
So lovely, intuitive, kind and good at what she does!
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Rita phrases things in a way that is relevant and makes me think. From coping mechanisms that no longer work to nurturing my own growth and development, my sessions with Rita leave me feeling empowered and centered as I navigate the triggers and the trauma. We've only had a few sessions together and already my life is going in a far better direction. Thank you Rita.
Written on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life
Rita is absolutely amazing. She is so easy to talk to and has a sense of humor which is something that helps me cope. I look forward to our sessions every week
Written on Dec 25, 2021 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
You have changed my life
Written on Jul 17, 2021 after therapy with Rita for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Rita Kanareff is the best therapist I’ve ever had. I had about a decades worth of therapy under my belt before trying better help, and in under two years!!!!!!!! I have been able to make more progress and growth than I was able to in my ten years of traditional therapy. Rita is a an incredible therapist, and I am grateful every day for my “new life” and for the tools and coping mechanisms she has taught me.
Written on Mar 07, 2021 after therapy with Rita for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes,
She’s so helpful! Has a perfect balance of compassion and humor
Written on Feb 19, 2021 after therapy with Rita for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
I’ve come to BetterHelp and Rita because my therapist of 30 years is retiring. I really like the questionnaire that focused the issues I want or need to deal with, so they could match me with Rita. I feel like we are a good fit so far.
It is expensive, and worth it to me. But I hope it can be accessible to anyone someday.
Written on Dec 30, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Online counseling through BetterHelp has given me more ways to interact with my counselor than in person visits. I don’t meltdown either anxiety in a waiting room, I’m not picking up or spreading germs in one either. Things that are normally harder to talk about are easier in writing or when not sitting right in front of another person. I get less stressed and emotional when I can have my session at home where I feel safer.
Written on Dec 13, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Rita was helpful and listened to my concerns. She offered ways to reduce anxiety and stress. Rita also responded quickly to messages and will discuss issues through messaging even if not at your appointment time.
Written on Nov 30, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is so sweet and understands me completely, i love her.
Written on Sep 05, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Rita is supportive and focussed on what is best for you. She has been very helpful in helping me be a healthier and happier me.
Written on Aug 26, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and anger management
Rita has helped me so much. She is so easy to talk to and makes me feel comfortable and not judged. She has given me a lot of good techniques to deal with certain issues.
Written on Jun 29, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Thank you so much for listening and understanding me.
Written on Jun 01, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Rita was very respectful of all my needs and concerns. I have tried therapy before and got the feeling the therapist thought i was wasting their time but my therapy sessions now could not be more the opposite. I would highly recommend Rita as a counselor!
Written on Apr 03, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is the first counselor I’ve ever had and probably the best I could have ever gotten. She takes what your dealing with and puts in ways for you to more understand and cope with it. She’s patient and let’s you know, everyone is human and everyone has issues and it’s okay. 10/10 would recommend her again and again!
Written on Mar 23, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Rita is extremely caring and supportive. The best counselor that I've ever had.
Written on Jan 28, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Rita has been very helpful during a very turbulent and stressful time in my life. She helped me worked through some very difficult problems and has supported me the entire way.
Written on Jan 02, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Rita has been wonderful so far. She is so personable and supportive
Written on Dec 09, 2019 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
Rita's fantastic and thoughtful!
Written on Dec 03, 2019 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I’m really enjoying my sessions with Rita Kanareff - she is very smart, empathetic and understanding. I think her counseling will really help with my healing journey.
Written on Oct 03, 2019 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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