Wei Zhao, Licensed Independent Social Worker

Wei Zhao, Licensed Independent Social Worker

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Telehealth Available
Professions: Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Independent Social Worker - I.2506714
Telephone: 814-851-2483

Billing and Insurance:

I am an in-network provider for:

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Michigan
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • BlueCross/BlueShield
  • Buckeye Health Plan
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Employer Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Mutual
  • Optum
  • Optum Health
  • Optum/United Health Care
  • OSCAR
  • UMR
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Health Care
  • United Healthcare Student Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare
Session Fees: $70–$160 per session. I provide superbills for clients whose insurance is not in‑network. Sliding scale available. I am credentialed with most major insurance providers.
Sliding Scale Available
Free Initial Consultation
Weekend Availability
Evening Availability

Therapy in:

11811 Shaker Blvd

Suite 204

Cleveland, Ohio, 44120

What's My Approach to Therapy?

Hello there. I want to express how glad I am that you have taken this important step toward improving your mental and emotional well-being, and I would be genuinely happy to join you on your journey. Throughout my years as a therapist, I have had the opportunity to work with many individuals who have experienced mental health challenges related to sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress (PTSD). It has absolutely become my passion to work with each of you for these issues. If you would like to, please go to my website I posted under my profile picture to learn more about me. My approach is rooted in empowering you to develop the skills and resilience needed to overcome these challenges. I utilize evidence-based techniques, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), to help you develop coping skills and resilience. In closing, I would like to say that you are a valuable individual with strengths and abilities. What a great pleasure for me to join you in your journey toward healing and growth. I believe that change is possible and that you have the strength and resilience to overcome any obstacles that may come your way.

My Practice & Services

Hi, this is an invitation to come home to yourself. To give you a brief introduction, I’m a licensed therapist and owner of Safe Mind Counseling, providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care for clients seeking real support. At Safe Mind Counseling, we understand how hard it can be to reach out—especially when you’ve spent years holding everything together, being misunderstood, or feeling like you have to explain yourself just to be heard. Our trauma-informed, culturally sensitive clinicians truly understand the weight of lived experiences, identity, and unspoken pain. We know life doesn’t pause for healing. That’s why we offer after-work evening appointments and weekend sessions, so therapy can fit into real life—not add more stress. We also accept most insurance plans, because getting support shouldn’t feel out of reach. If you’ve been carrying too much on your own, this is a place where you don’t have to anymore. You deserve care that understands you, respects your background, and meets you where you are. Reaching out can be the first step toward feeling supported, seen, and less alone—and we’re here when you’re ready.

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

  • Children, adolescents, and adults. I also provide affirming support for LGBTQIA+ individuals..

Industries & Communities Served

  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • Military/Law Enforcement
  • Education
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals
  • Professional Sports
  • LGBTQ+
  • Union First

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Abandonment
  • Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
  • Academic Concerns
  • Addictions and Compulsions
  • Adoption / Reunion Issues
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image
  • Borderline
  • Breakup
  • Bullying
  • Career Issues
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Chronic Illness / Disability
  • Chronic Pain
  • Communication Problems
  • Depression
  • Developmental Conditions (Autism, Aspergers, etc.)
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Eating and Food Issues
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emptiness
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Fear
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Health / Illness / Medical Issues
  • Helplessness / Victimhood
  • Immigration issues
  • Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD)
  • LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
  • Military and Veterans Issues
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Narcissism
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Post Partum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Prejudice / Discrimination
  • Rejection
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • School issues
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety / Phobia
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

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