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 DISCOVER DEEPER INSIGHT, CLEAR THINKING, AND PERSONAL FREEDOM

Step into the life you’ve been longing for

Therapy for adults and couples in Medina, Ohio, and online throughout Ohio and South Carolina. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, past experiences, or just feeling stuck, we’ll work together to understand what’s happening and help you move forward.

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You Might Be Here Because…

Anxiety that feels constant or hard to explain

Strong emotional reactions or emotional numbness

Difficulty trusting, opening up, or feeling secure in relationships

Repeating relationship patterns, you don’t understand

Part of you wants something different and another part does not

A sense of being “on edge,” disconnected, or unsafe

Life is too short to hang on to a bad relationship, hold a grudge or stay stuck in a traumatic past.

Welcome. I'm Happy You're Here.

Welcome. I'm Happy You're Here.

VAGUS WELLNESS

Our Therapy Services

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At times, it can be difficult to pinpoint what’s behind the challenges you’re facing. Other times, the obstacles feel clear but hard to overcome. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, uncertain about your mental health, working through conflict, or simply looking for direction, we’re here to listen and support you.

Individual Therapy

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Every relationship faces challenges. At times, it may be hard to identify what’s creating distance between you, while other times the issues feel obvious but tough to navigate. If you and your partner are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, we’re here to listen and help you find a way forward—together.

Couples Counseling

Areas of Focus

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Anxiety Therapy

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Couples Therapy

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Trauma Therapy

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Additional Areas of Support

Depression Treatment

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Caregiver Support

Flash 4 Blinks Therapy

Life Transitions

Communication & Boundaries

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Shadow & Parts Work

Adjustment Disorder

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Stress & Burnout

Emotionally Focused Therapy

Get Started With Vagus Wellness Today!
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WHO WE ARE

Why Choose Vagus Wellness

Can you recall the sense of freedom, curiosity, and joy you once carried? As life unfolds, it’s easy to lose touch with that part of yourself under the weight of stress, expectations, and difficult experiences.

In response, many people develop protective patterns—like overachieving, shutting down emotionally, or staying constantly busy—to manage pain, loss, or the need to fit in.

At Vagus Wellness, you’re not expected to go through that alone. This is a space where you can show up as you are, without having to hide or minimize any part of yourself. Our focus is on helping you reconnect with your core self and rebuild a sense of inner steadiness and self-worth.

We work with you to gently untangle what’s been holding you back, meet your experiences with curiosity and compassion, and reconnect with the version of you that feels most real and alive.

Our goal is to help you create a more aligned life—one filled with meaning, balance, and deeper connection.

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Elisa Valentine

Practice Founder, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Our practice is built on:

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Authenticity

Together, we outline a path forward that’s realistic, strategic, and tailored to your specific needs.
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Competency

We create a supportive space where you can openly explore your thoughts and emotions, while we guide the process without overshadowing your voice.
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Dignity

At our practice, every individual is treated with respect, and we honor the cultural, ethnic, and personal experiences that shape who you are.
Integrity means staying true to our values—showing up with honesty, consistency, and care in every interaction.
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Integrity

OUR APPROACH

How It Works

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We get to know you

Your story matters to us, and it helps guide a personalized approach to therapy. By understanding your past relationships and current experiences, we can identify coping patterns that may be holding you back. In our early sessions, we’ll explore how those experiences may be impacting your emotional health and overall well-being today.

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We work together

Our perceptions shape the way we experience the world, and the same event can be interpreted in many different ways. Together, we’ll explore the narratives you tell yourself and work toward reframing them in ways that better support your goals and personal growth.

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We help you move forward

Tailored to your unique goals and challenges, we’ll use practical tools and coping strategies to help you better understand and manage your emotions. This approach is designed to help you create greater balance in your life while building healthier, more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.

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Root & Rise Circle

A signature paid membership community by Vagus Wellness

I am so excited to introduce Root & Rise Circle, a new educational and supportive community created specifically for adult women who grew up with emotionally immature parents. Growing up in this type of family dynamic can have a lasting impact on how we see ourselves, navigate relationships, establish boundaries, and move through life. Yet, it is an experience that can feel incredibly isolating. Many women struggle to find others who truly understand what it is like, and there are very few spaces dedicated to bringing these women together for support, understanding, and connection. That is why I created Root & Rise Circle: to give women a place where they no longer have to feel alone in their experiences. This is a community where you can connect with women who understand, explore how your childhood has shaped you, recognize patterns, build confidence and self-worth, and learn to create healthier boundaries and relationships. Through educational resources, guided reflection, monthly workshops, and meaningful community connection, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow at your own pace. You do not have to navigate this journey alone. Your childhood may have shaped you, but it does not have to define the rest of your story. It's time to understand your roots, reclaim your voice, and become who you were meant to be.

COMING SOON!

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VAGUS WELLNESS

Your Questions, Answered

Get Started With Vagus Wellness

Send us a message to get started! We offer free 15 minute consultations to learn more about one another and determine if we are a good fit.

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(216)644-7378

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