Frequently Asked Questions
I work with adolescents age 16 and older, adults, and older adults.
No. Peaceful Psychology currently provides individual psychotherapy.
Yes. In-person appointments are available at the Akron, Ohio office. Telehealth is also available in Ohio.
Telehealth is currently available for clients located in Ohio, Texas, and Virginia, subject to applicable licensure and telehealth requirements.
We will talk about what brought you to therapy, relevant history, what has been happening in your life, and what you would like to be different. The first appointment also gives you an opportunity to experience how I work and consider whether the relationship feels like a good fit.
No. The first appointment is a clinical session and is billed as such.
The standard psychotherapy session fee is $190.
Yes. Peaceful Psychology participates with selected insurance plans. Participation and your individual cost vary by state, plan, network, deductible, copay, and coinsurance. Please see the Fees & Insurance page for current information.
Yes. Online scheduling is available, and you may also contact the practice by phone or email.
That is completely acceptable. You do not need a diagnosis or a perfectly defined goal before beginning therapy. We can start with what you are experiencing and work toward understanding it together.
No. Psychotherapy services do not include medication prescribing. If medication evaluation is appropriate, you can discuss options for coordinating with a qualified medical prescriber.
Yes. Questions about meaning, values, spirituality, faith, doubt, mortality, and how to live are welcome when they are important to you. No particular belief system is assumed or required.
Yes. Military and veteran concerns are among the areas I work with, and my own military experience informs my understanding of military life and transition.
Peaceful Psychology is an outpatient psychotherapy practice and website messages are not monitored for emergencies. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.