mental health resource finder
Created to connect Dayton families with local mental health resources—supporting wellness, access to care, and a healthier future for every child.
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With the help of experienced social workers, get connected with available mental health services in the community.
Karie Mann, MSW, LISW-S
Karie Mann, MSW, LISW-S, provides counseling for children and adolescents ages 5 and older. If the child is under the age of 5, she prefers to see the child in family counseling. She accepts most private insurances including Tricare, but does not accept Medicaid or Caresource. For more information visit their website.
Kate Clark, Psy.D., LLC
Kate specializes in ADHD, low support needs autism, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, and social issues for ages 4 and up. She accepts Anthem, Med. Mutual, UHC, UMR. Please reach out for more information.
Katie Dorsten, IMFT
Katie Dorsten, IMFT, Katie offers counseling for Individuals, Families, and Couples, and specialized in PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and Developmental Trauma.
KAV Health Group
KAV Health Group – Specializes in ADHD, anxiety, and depression for ages 15+. They accept most major private insurances as well as Medicaid.
Keep Moving Forward Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Keep Moving Forward Counseling and Consulting, provides counseling services for children, families, siblings, and couples, ages 5 and older with conditions such as, depression, mood disorder, chronic health issues, substance abuse, and anxiety. For more information please visit their website.
Kennedy Consulting
Kennedy Consulting provides counseling and psychology services for children ages 4 and older. The center accepts most private insurances, but does not accept CareSource. For more information please visit their website.
Kera Walters, LPCC
Kera specializes in anxiety, life transitions, stress, and many more mental health conditions for all ages. She accepts Cigna, Optum, UMR, and United Health Care. Please reach out to Kera Walters for more information.
Keri Brown Kirschman, Ph.D. LLC
Keri Brown Kirschman, Ph.D. LLC – They specialize in pediatrics Anxiety, School Phobia, ADHD/ADD, Adolescent Issues, Child Psychology, Chronic Illness/Physical Disabilities, Gifted Children, Health Psychology Issues, Preschool-aged concerns, Learning Disorders, Parenting Issues, Pediatric Psychology, School Related Issues, Self-Esteem Issues, Stress Management
Key Behavioral Services
Key Behavioral Services – ***generally no waitlist for daytime, waitlist for after school availability – also depends on location of family*** They specialize in Autism for ages 0-18. They accept Tricare, Aetna, Anthem, BCBS, Optum, Evernorth, United Healthcare, Humana, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Cigna, and Autism Scholarship. Please reach out for more information.
Keystone Autism & Behavioral Interventions
Keystone Autism & Behavioral Interventions, offers in home ABA therapy, Functional Behavior Assessments, Parent training, School-based Consultations, and Intensive potty training. Ages: 2- 8 years old. Insurance: Accepts Anthem, UHC, CareSource, Tricare, and Aetna. For more information, please visit their website.