About Guided Perspectives
At Guided Perspectives we want to provide each client with a comfortable and relaxed environment where they can fully express themselves. Individuals often get caught up in the fictional narrative that they have created in their mind and have difficulty thinking about situations from a different perspective. Our goal is to help guide you to a healthier mindset so that you can lead a more fulfilling life. We want our clients to feel supported so that they can make the changes that are necessary to reach their full potential. Whether you are just beginning to think about change or you are ready to take action, we can work together to determine the goals you want to achieve.
Counselors
Michele Javorek,
LPCC-S
Michele is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation. She has over 20 years of experience in both community mental health and private practice. She works with adults to navigate a range of mental health and substance use concerns. Michele has experience leading groups, providing individual therapy, and completing mental health and substance use assessments in various settings, including hospitals, correctional facilities, and community-based programs.
Michele’s approach is grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. She strives to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel comfortable, build insight, and develop practical tools for change.
Education:
Master’s in Community Counseling from John Carroll University
Specialties:
Anxiety, Depression,
Substance Use, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem
Brigitte Belmonte-Jarc,
LISW-S
Brigitte is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation. She has spent over 17 years working across some of the most demanding settings in mental health — from women's homeless shelters and substance use disorder programs to crisis services, forensics, and dual diagnosis supervision. Today Brigitte channels that experience into individual counseling, helping clients find clarity, resilience, and their footing.
Brigitte brings humor and authenticity into her work because she believes the therapeutic relationship is everything. As a biracial woman of Asian and Caucasian heritage, Brigitte also offers a deeply personal perspective for clients navigating identity and belonging.
Brigitte specializes in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness — always tailored to the individual in front of her.
Education:
Masters in Social Sciences Administration (MSW) from Case Western Reserve University
Specialties:
Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, Life Transition, Cultural and Ethnic Issues, Grief, Chronic Conditions
