Rose Scafate, M.Ed, LPCC-S, CDCA
My name is Rose Scafate, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Supervision Designation (LPCC-S). I earned my Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kent State University and have more than 13 years of experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I am also a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA), with experience working alongside adolescents and their families who are navigating substance use and addiction-related concerns. Throughout my career, I have worked in both school-based and outpatient settings, helping clients navigate life's challenges with compassion, practical strategies, and evidence-based care.
I believe that every individual has the ability to grow, heal, and build resilience. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each client's unique needs. I have particular expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients recognize and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. I also incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop skills for managing difficult emotions, tolerating distress, and responding to challenges more effectively. For clients experiencing OCD and other anxiety-related concerns, I may use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help them gradually face fears while reducing avoidance or responses that reinforce anxiety. I also utilize Solution-Focused Therapy, strengths-based approaches, and trauma-informed therapy to help clients build healthy coping skills, recognize their strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I have particular expertise in counseling for teens experiencing anxiety, depression, and ADHD, as well as extensive experience working with children and families navigating behavioral concerns, school-related challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, grief, self-esteem concerns, and life changes. I also have advanced experience working with trauma and PTSD and supporting adolescents struggling with substance use, addiction, self-harm, and co-occurring mental health concerns.
I also enjoy working with adults facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and everyday life stressors. With particular expertise in parenting strategies, I help parents better understand their child's emotional and behavioral needs, strengthen communication, and develop practical strategies for supporting their child at home.
My goal is to provide a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to reach their personal goals.
Outside of counseling, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, trying new recipes in the kitchen, and being outdoors whenever possible. I believe maintaining balance and engaging in activities that bring joy and connection are important aspects of overall well-being, and I strive to encourage that same balance in the lives of my clients.