Meet Our Team

April Sobieralski, Psy.D.

*April is currently accepting patients for telehealth sessions in Wisconsin, Ohio, and all PSYPACT states: https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap

Dr. April Sobieralski (she/her/hers), the founder of LakeWest DBT, is a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification Certified Clinician™. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Xavier University in 2012 and is a licensed clinical psychologist. Her area of expertise is in adherent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and she has been intensively trained by Behavioral Tech, LLC trainers. April has experience using DBT to treat many disorders involving emotion dysregulation. April specializes in behavioral treatments, in addition to cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of social and emotional difficulties. She also uses exposure-based therapies to treat symptoms related to trauma. April provides Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Parent Management Training for children with oppositional and noncompliant behaviors. Additionally, she provides intervention and support for those maintaining eating disorder recovery. April offers supervision, consultation, and training for colleagues seeking continuing education. April was presented with the Outstanding Early Career Psychologist Award in 2016 from the Cleveland Psychological Association (CPA).

Kate Burrows, LPCC-S

Arianna Constantakes, Psy.D.

Dr. Arianna Constantakes, Psy.D. (she/her/hers), the Site Director of LakeWest DBT, earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Xavier University in 2021 and is a licensed clinical psychologist at LakeWest DBT Center and a PsyPact provider. She completed undergraduate at Case Western Reserve University. Arianna has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, adjustment, grief and loss, and other disorders of emotion regulation. Arianna provides evidence-based treatment including trauma-focused therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). She also provides Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for children with non-compliant behaviors. Arianna has received training from intensively trained DBT therapists and provides comprehensive DBT to adolescents and adults to address suicidality, self-injurious behavior, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation. Arianna volunteers her time with the Cleveland Psychological Association and is excited to be settling in the Cleveland community.

Hanna Silnicky, LPCC

Kate Burrows, LPCC-S (she/her/hers) graduated from Kent State University with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Muhlenberg College. Through her career, Kate has worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Kate specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and eating disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based therapies. Kate also has experience working with clients to manage adjustment issues, grief and loss, stress, and body dissatisfaction. Kate is excited to join the talented team at Lakewest DBT and is dedicated to helping her clients develop the skills to improve their quality of life and reach their goals

Hanna Silnicky, LPC (she/her/hers) graduated from Wake Forest University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She completed her bachelors from Indiana University, Bloomington. Hanna began her career in education, teaching several elementary school grade levels before transitioning into mental health. Hanna specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and was intensively trained by Behavioral Tech Institute, LLC and experts in the field of DBT. Hanna has a clinical focus in children and adolescents, and has experience working with individuals of all ages. Hanna specializes in treating anxiety, PTSD, ODD, ADHD and working with individuals coping with suicidal ideation. Hanna also has clinical experience working with new parents and individuals experiencing postpartum depression. She is a credentialed consultant in both Infant Mental Health and Early Childhood Mental Health and has the highest level of trauma informed care competency through Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA).

Amanda Ward, LSW

* Amanda is currently accepting new clients in-person in Westlake, Ohio as well as virtually in Ohio and Kentucky.

Amanda Ward, LSW (she/her/hers) graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Master’s degree in Social Work. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at the University of Cincinnati. Amanda has been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and specializes in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Amanda also utilizes evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, and Solution focused therapy. Amanda has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, eating disorders, and other disorders involving social-emotional dysregulation. Amanda enjoys building the individualized professional relationship with each of her clients. Amanda is passionate about helping her clients with learning skills to be empowered and achieve their goals.