Jim Ventura is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Community Agency Counseling from Cleveland State University and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from John Carroll University. His extensive career in community mental health has allowed him to provide valuable services to preteens, teens, and adults across various settings. Jim has a particular passion for addressing issues such as stress, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. He has assessed and treated a diverse range of emotional disorders, offering tailored therapy approaches to meet client needs. Proficient in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jim incorporates techniques like journaling, mindfulness meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and exposure/response prevention into his therapeutic practice. His commitment to fostering emotional well-being in individuals, couples, and families reflects his strong belief in the potential for personal growth and healing.