Brigitte Belmonte-Jarc, LISW-S
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lakewood, OH
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I specialize in anxiety, depression, and substance use - all the messy, complicated parts.
I'm not your silent-nodding therapist. I talk, I laugh, and I genuinely want to know your story. We'll use what's already working in your life as a foundation to address what isn't. Expect collaboration, some humor, and real talk about how to get you unstuck.
I create a warm, welcoming space where you can actually tell me your story—the real one, not the polished version. We'll talk about where you've been, where you want to go, and honestly? We'll probably laugh along the way. I use humor because therapy is hard work, and you need someone in your corner who gets that. My goal is simple: you leave better than you arrived.
Over 17 years, I’ve done everything from case management to clinical supervision at a community mental health agency and crisis intervention at a managed care company. As a biracial person (Filipina and Polish), I bring personal understanding to those navigating cultural identity, family expectations, and the feeling of not quite fitting in anywhere.
License
License(s)
Education
Case Western Reserve University Mandel School of Applied Social Science
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$85 - $185Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Humana
- Out of Network
- Self-Pay Only
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Grief & Loss
- Pet Loss
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
Therapy types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Biracial
- Asian
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English
Website and social media