Rita Kanareff, LPCC
Ohio LPCC focusing on trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse support
- Relationship and family therapy
- EMDR and DBT informed
About Rita Kanareff
Rita Kanareff is an Ohio-based LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with 21 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges and life transitions. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship and family issues, grief, and a wide range of other concerns, offering a clinical approach shaped by compassion and practical skill.
Rita is especially attentive to clients who have struggled with therapy in the past, older adults, and those exploring either spiritual or non-religious frameworks for meaning and healing. Her practice emphasizes helping people develop greater self-love, reduce isolation, clarify life purpose, and repair wounds from the past. She assists with social anxiety, workplace stress, intimacy-related concerns, parenting and blended family challenges, and personal transformations by combining evidence-informed techniques with individualized care.
Adopting a collaborative, nonjudgmental stance, Rita guides clients to build resilience, learn healthier coping strategies, and create more authentic, meaningful lives. She partners with each person to set achievable goals, practice new skills, and make steady progress toward recovery and growth.
Rita is especially attentive to clients who have struggled with therapy in the past, older adults, and those exploring either spiritual or non-religious frameworks for meaning and healing. Her practice emphasizes helping people develop greater self-love, reduce isolation, clarify life purpose, and repair wounds from the past. She assists with social anxiety, workplace stress, intimacy-related concerns, parenting and blended family challenges, and personal transformations by combining evidence-informed techniques with individualized care.
Adopting a collaborative, nonjudgmental stance, Rita guides clients to build resilience, learn healthier coping strategies, and create more authentic, meaningful lives. She partners with each person to set achievable goals, practice new skills, and make steady progress toward recovery and growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rita Kanareff have?
Rita Kanareff has 21 years of experience.
Is Rita Kanareff a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LPCC. License details: OH LPCC E.0008276-SUPV.
In which languages does Rita Kanareff provide therapy?
Rita provides therapy in English.
Where is Rita Kanareff located?
Rita is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Rita Kanareff as my therapist?
You can work with Rita Kanareff through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rita Kanareff work with international clients?
Rita Kanareff does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rita Kanareff cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Rita Kanareff integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into her clinical work to address a range of concerns. CBT helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. DBT emphasizes skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and chronic stress. EMDR supports trauma recovery by helping the brain process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, often benefiting those recovering from past abuse or other traumatic events.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Rita works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors treatment plans that may draw on one or more approaches depending on what fits best. Clients and therapist decide together how to proceed and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and life commitments, and to continue therapeutic work during transitions or when travel makes in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals, including Rita, can adapt therapeutic tools to these formats to help clients move toward their goals with greater convenience and consistency.