Rita Kanareff, LPCC
Ohio LPCC specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma recovery
- Relationship support
- Stress and anxiety
About Rita Kanareff
Rita Kanareff is a licensed therapist in Ohio with more than 21 years of clinical experience guiding individuals through complex emotional challenges and life changes. As an LPCC - a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she combines clinical skill with a compassionate, client-centered stance to support personal growth and healing.
Her work focuses on helping people navigate transitions, improve relationship dynamics, and recover from trauma, with particular attention to depression, anxiety, and interpersonal concerns. She offers tailored care for those who have found therapy difficult in the past, older adults, and individuals seeking either spiritual or non-religious frameworks for their growth.
Rita emphasizes the development of self-compassion, connection, and purpose, helping clients address social anxiety, relationship strains, workplace stress, and broader personal transformation. She creates a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can work through past wounds, reduce isolation, and build healthier coping strategies.
Drawing on extensive experience and a range of therapeutic tools, Rita aims to empower clients to increase resilience and pursue more authentic, meaningful lives. She approaches each person as unique and works collaboratively to provide steady professional guidance along their journey.
Her work focuses on helping people navigate transitions, improve relationship dynamics, and recover from trauma, with particular attention to depression, anxiety, and interpersonal concerns. She offers tailored care for those who have found therapy difficult in the past, older adults, and individuals seeking either spiritual or non-religious frameworks for their growth.
Rita emphasizes the development of self-compassion, connection, and purpose, helping clients address social anxiety, relationship strains, workplace stress, and broader personal transformation. She creates a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can work through past wounds, reduce isolation, and build healthier coping strategies.
Drawing on extensive experience and a range of therapeutic tools, Rita aims to empower clients to increase resilience and pursue more authentic, meaningful lives. She approaches each person as unique and works collaboratively to provide steady professional guidance along their journey.
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 in clinical practice.
Is Rita Kanareff a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPCC credential. License details: OH LPCC E.0008276-SUPV.
In which languages does Rita Kanareff provide therapy?
Rita Kanareff provides therapy in English.
Where is Rita Kanareff located?
Rita Kanareff 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 for Online Care
Rita integrates several practical approaches into online work to address symptoms and life challenges in accessible ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties that interfere with daily functioning. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps individuals process and reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories through guided bilateral stimulation and structured processing. Mindfulness Therapy teaches skills to increase present-moment awareness and self-compassion, supporting clients who struggle with rumination, emotional reactivity, or chronic stress.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Rita works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and helps clients evaluate what feels most helpful for their situation.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and additional support can be provided through live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options helps clients stay connected with licensed professionals and therapists despite busy schedules, geographic barriers, or changing life demands.