Asia Cito, Psy.D.
Dr. Cito (she/her) is a postdoctoral psychology fellow, currently supervised by Dr. Elena Zagarskas, Psy.D. Dr. Cito provides therapy for individuals aged 18 and up with a holistic approach that is aware of the systemic, cultural, and familial impact on individual well-being. Dr. Cito enjoys working with the emerging adulthood population and with individuals who are experiencing life-cycle transitions. Dr. Cito approach is integrative with a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems framework to target skills to help clients grow as a person. Dr. Cito provides culturally sensitive care to individuals of all different backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender expressions. As a Third Culture Kid, Dr. Cito also enjoys working with individuals who have recently immigrated or who are experiencing acculturation difficulties.
Dr. Cito earned her B.A. in Psychology and Medical Anthropology from Case Western Reserve University and her M.S. in Clinical Psychology and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. Her previous work includes work in an inpatient psychiatric unit, at the Ronald McDonald House where she supported individuals whose children were ill, and most recently completed her APA accredited internship at Case Western Reserve University in the University Health and Counseling center where she supported undergraduate and graduate students.
Contact
Position:
Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow
Address:
8224 Mentor Ave, Suite 208
Mentor Ohio 44060
Email:
acito@behavioralwellnessgroup.com
Phone:
440-392-2222 EXT 870
Fax:
440-565-2349
Articles
Pressing the Pause Button: Managing Distress with Mindfulness
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often find ourselves swept away by the currents of stress and anxiety. It can feel like we’re caught in a whirlwind in these moments, reacting instinctively rather than responding thoughtfully. However, there is a simple yet effective tool at our disposal: the power of pressing the pause button. By consciously choosing to pause, we can shift from a reactive state driven by our primal instincts to a more mindful approach rooted…
Winter 2024 Seasonal Letter
Best Wishes to you and yours as we enter the New Year! The Behavioral Wellness Group remains committed to you and the care of your clients in this New Year! Thanks to your ongoing confidence in us, BWG has increased our number of therapists and services in other states (see website above for details) to meet the demands of our clientele. Our programs are CARF Re-Accredited for the maximum allowable duration which is a testament to our commitment to meeting…
Becoming More of a Positive Person In Today’s World
We often hear about how we need to engage in physical exercise in order to be healthy. There are many options for physical exercise. We can do aerobic exercise to increase breathing and heart rate; there are anaerobic options which strengthen muscles; flexibility exercises stretch muscles and help keep us limber; balance exercises are very important to prevent falls, especially as we age. All of these activities strengthen and reprogram specific parts of the brain. However, how often do we…
Stress and Anxiety Management the DBT Way
Anxiety and stress appear to be the next pandemic. I see so many people who are anxious, overwhelmed, edgy, panicky, full of worry, and always tense. If any of these words describe you and leave you with a constant feeling of uneasiness to all-out panic, you could be suffering from poor stress management. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or DBT was developed by Marsha Linehan in the 1970s. She had her own experiences with mental illness that perhaps gave her a unique…
Coping with Grief during the Holiday Season
“What am I going to do if something reminds me of Grandpa?” “Who is going to help me decorate the Christmas tree this year?” “I don’t have the energy or the desire to do the things I usually do during the holidays.” If you are someone who has lost a loved one, these may be some of the thoughts that are running through your mind. Although the holidays are usually associated with happiness, joy, smiles and laughter for most individuals,…
When Seasonal Changes Affect Your Moods
Seasonal Affective Disorder How does one distinguish between winter blues and more serious conditions? Many feel sluggish or down during Fall and Winter months. The winter blues are pretty common. If this sadness is profound, it may be a sign of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression which results from decreased light during the darker Fall and Winter months. With decreased sunlight, our internal biological clocks are thrown off, and it feels as though everything is…