
Elana Hunter
Elana Hunter, MEd, RP
Clinical Director
(Not accepting new clients)
As a therapist, I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and couples, as they develop resilience and build strong relationships. I use a mind-body approach that combines intellectual understanding with somatic awareness to empower clients towards a deeper understanding of themselves and others. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment in which exercises are paired with relaxation so that my clients receive tools and techniques to carry with them into the everyday challenges of their lives. In sessions, I employ humor, art, writing, and mindful meditation to help clients gain insight and reduce stress, and outside of sessions, many of my clients express themselves and cope through creativity, movement, or spending time in nature. I am LGBTQ affirming. My graduate degree is in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and I have advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. With couples, I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method to create a secure attachment and develop trust.
Education and Training
M.Ed. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Kent State University
B.A. Psychology
Reed College
EMDR Therapy Training Parts I and II
The Center for Creative Mindfulness
The Clinical Practice of Cognitive Therapy
The Cleveland Center for Cognitive Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples
Susan Johnson, Ed.D.
Clinical Supervision Series
Recovery Resources
Best Practices in Schizophrenia Treatment
CBT-P, BeST Center
Gestalt Marathon Group
Gestalt Institute
Specialties
ADHD
Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Bipolar Disorder
Couples Counseling
Depression
First Responders
LGBTQIA+
Grief
Marriage Counseling
Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma/PTSD
Women’s Issues
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour (CBT)
Couples Counseling
Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Family Therapy
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Person Centered
Positive Psychology
Solution Focused
Somatic Therapy
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused
Client Focus
Adolescents (13-17)
Adults (18-34)
Adults (35-64)
Modalities
Individuals
Couples
Families