DISCOVER DEEPER INSIGHT, CLEAR THINKING, AND PERSONAL FREEDOM

Step into the life you’ve been longing for

Vagus Wellness provides in-person psychotherapy in Solon and online therapy across Ohio.

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

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

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

Anxiety Therapy

Couples Therapy

Trauma Therapy

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!
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.

Elisa Valentine

Practice Founder, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Our practice is built on:

Authenticity

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

Competency

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

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.

Integrity

OUR APPROACH

How It Works

01
We get to know you

Your story matters to us, and it helps guide a personalized approach to therapy here in Solon, OH. 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.

02
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.

03
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.

VAGUS WELLNESS

Your Questions, Answered

  • We are a trauma-informed mental health private practice in Medina offering in-person therapy and telehealth counseling for teens and adults. Our work focuses on evidence-based, nervous system-informed treatment that supports whole-person healing and lasting trauma resolution.

    Our therapy services include:

    • Trauma therapy for single-incident trauma, complex trauma, and chronic stress

    • EMDR therapy and Flash Technique for trauma and distress processing

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, and thought patterns

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and coping

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for relationship and attachment work

    • Parts work and inner-parts integration (informed by Internal Family Systems and ego state approaches)

    • Somatic and movement-based approaches that support nervous system regulation

    • Integrative therapy tailored to each client’s goals and readiness

    We help clients work through anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and stress-related concerns. Therapy is individualized, collaborative, and paced to support meaningful, sustainable change.

    We work with individuals, couples, and families.

    Many of our clients are high-functioning professionals and caregivers who are tired of just coping and are ready to address the underlying trauma and patterns that keep them stuck.


  • Your Questions, Answered

    • What services do you offer?

    • How do I get started?

    • What makes you different?

      Vagus Wellness stands out because we focus on how trauma lives in the body, not just the mind.

      What makes us different:

      • A strong emphasis on nervous system regulation and movement within session-focused therapy

      • Use of advanced trauma treatments like EMDR and Flash Technique

      • An integrative, personalized approach rather than one-size-fits-all therapy

      • We meet clients exactly where they are, emotionally and physically

      • Therapy is collaborative—clients are active participants in their healing

      We believe therapy should adapt to the individual, not the other way around. Our role is to show up, support, and help clients access the tools they need to reach meaningful and lasting change.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • You can complete the contact form on the contact page Vagus-Welness.com/contact

    You can email us at VagusWellnessLLC@gmail.com

    You can call or text (216)644-7378 -If you reach the voicemail, you can just leave your name and number- no need to give any detail.

  • We chose not to panel with insurance companies.

    There are absolutely benefits for us to join insurance panels - they’re the number one referral for our industry.

    As there are benefits for us not to- they dictate how we practice.

    The same is for the client: there are benefits to work with an in-network provider - their insurance company covers the cost…. however, that is not always the case

    -clients do pay the contracted amount if they have not met their deductible

    -clients do pay if the insurance company does not find the diagnostic code submitted worthy of coverage

    Why would a client use private-pay therapy when they have insurance:

    -greater privacy and confidentiality

    • yes, insurance companies have access to the clients diagnosis, treatment details, session and billing information, and in some cases clinical notes.

    • this information does become a part of the client’s medical record when it is being billed though insurance.

    -more personalized and integrative treatment

    • many insurance plans will not cover couple’s sessions, or sessions where a client wants to rebuild a relationship with a friend or family member.

    -flexible pacing and length of care

    • some insurance companies have a cap on how many sessions an individual can participate in

    -full focus on the client’s goals- not insurance requirements

    We believe therapy works best when it is guided by what you need and want, not external limitations.

  • We operate as a private-pay mental health practice.

    • 50 minute sessions are $185 for individuals.

    • 50 minute sessions are $200 for couples, family, or any other setting where it is the client plus one or more individuals present.

    • We do have a set amount of appointments available to offer sliding scale fee.

    • We do provide superbills upon request for clients who which to seek out-of-network reimbursement.


  • Working with us feels grounded, supportive, and collaborative.

    Clients often describe therapy as:

    • Safe and non-judgmental

    • Structured yet flexible

    • Focused on both emotional insight and body-based awareness

    • Empowering rather than overwhelming

    Sessions are paced according to your readiness. We prioritize trust, consent, and choice while helping you move toward what you want and need from therapy—whether that’s healing trauma, building resilience, or reconnecting with yourself.

    We’re here for you- we’re people too!

  • We offer both.

  • Sessions cancelled within the 24-hour window are charged a $150 fee.

  • We see teens (16+) and couples (18+) for our mental health counseling services but do not see children at this time.

  • Yes, we are happy to offer CBT!

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.

Call or Text Us

(216)644-7378

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