Compassionate therapy focused on women’s mental health and perinatal care.
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Office locations in Cincinnati and Wilmington, Ohio.
Telehealth services available from anywhere in the state of Ohio.
Our Services
These areas often overlap. If one or more of the following resonates with you, I’m here to help.
Perinatal Therapy
Specialized care for every stage, from pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. I work with clients through the normal ups and downs of pregnancy and postpartum, as well as people experiencing infertility, TFMR, loss, grief, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, and more.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma shows up in many ways, and can impact every aspect of your life. I use evidence-based trauma interventions and I fully believe in your ability to find healing and peace. I work with clients who have experienced birth trauma, medical trauma, childhood and family (developmental) trauma, abuse, complex trauma and more.
Therapy for Grief and Loss
No matter the cause of grief you may be experiencing, I can help you navigate and honor your experience with compassion, at your own pace. I work with clients experiencing grief and loss related to pregnancy, illness, strained, low-contact or no-contact family relationships, and events that cause life to look different than planned.
Therapy for Chronic and Terminal Illness, Invisible Disability
Maybe you have a big, scary, or complicated diagnosis. Maybe you have unexplainable, very real symptoms that you can’t seem to get answers about. No matter where you are in your journey, I am here to support you as you navigate the medical system, care for your body and mind, advocate for yourself, and adjust to new realities.
Therapy for Caregivers
If you are a caregiver for a loved one who may be medically fragile, ill, elderly, or disabled, you don’t have to do it alone. I love holding space for those who spend their time caring for others. You need care, too, in order to best show up for your loved ones and yourself. You’re managing a lot; therapy is a nonjudgmental space to lighten some of your emotional load an hour at a time.
Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy and Support
Neurodivergent affirming care is a special passion of mine. I love helping clients explore their authentic selves and figure out how to find belonging and regulation in a world that wasn’t built with them in mind. I’m especially passionate about the intersection of neurodivergence and motherhood (because pregnancy and postpartum are sensory nightmares!).
Emilie Cleaver, MA, LPCC, PMH-C
Hi, I’m glad you’re here! I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a certification in perinatal mental health care (PMH-C). I have office locations in both Cincinnati and Wilmington, Ohio and I offer virtual therapy via HIPAA-secure telehealth to clients located anywhere in the state of Ohio.
I specialize in trauma-informed care for people dealing with heavy stuff. My style is gentle, affirming, and compassionate, with a touch of humor. I work well with all sorts of people, but we may be a particularly good fit if you’re interested in an empathetic, non-directive approach where you have the time and space to explore and process whatever you need to during our time together.
I came to love this work through a combination of my own lived experiences within several of my specialty areas, and through powerful, sacred work with clients whom I’ve had the honor of walking alongside during some of their darkest times.
Therapy Modalities
The following therapy modalities inform my practice. I don’t use all of these with every client, and I use other therapy modalities that aren’t listed here, but these are some of the most common treatment methods that I pull from in my work with clients.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a therapy that can have profound impacts on trauma, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and more. I have been trained in EMDR therapy since 2023.
ACT and Trauma-Focused ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a framework focused on mental flexibility, mindfulness, clarifying your values, and taking action to live a life in alignment with what’s important to you at your core.
DBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy uses practical skills to support your change and growth through mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. My work is DBT informed.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Perhaps one of the most well-known forms of therapy, CBT work focuses on changing the way you look at situations and the actions you take. I use CBT in an empowering way that also acknowledges and holds space for the systemic issues that are out of your control on an individual level.
Self-Compassion
It’s a common turn of phrase – “you are your own worst critic.” And it’s usually the truth. Through self-compassion focused work in therapy, you can start taking steps toward being kinder to yourself, and turning down that voice in your head that seems to always be pointing out your flaws and mistakes.
Somatic/Mind-Body Connection
When words aren’t enough, when you’re carrying pain in your body, or for intellectual processors who want to get in touch with the wisdom of your body, somatic focused work can be grounding and transformational. I can help you reconnect with your body in ways that feel healing and regulating.