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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Linda Rovito, LPCC-S
Linda specializes in general mental health conditions, including abuse, anger, anxiety, ADHD, autism (high functioning), bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, substance use disorder (most be involved in treatment), Christian counseling, and family therapy for ages 13 and up. She accepts Caresource, Paramount, Molina, Aetna, Medical Mutual, Humana, UHC, Optum, Custom Design Benefits and insurance through Ohio State. No Anthem and no Tricare.
Lindsey Petersen, LLC
With 10 years of specialized training and experience, my expertise is primarily in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders and frequent comorbidities (depression, anxiety, trauma). I am trained in a number of evidence-based modalities that I’m dedicated to delivering with warmth and excellence: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for treating PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and schema therapy. I am DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and RO-DBT (Radically Open-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) informed. Additionally, I am a certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider.
Live Wellness Center
Live Wellness Center specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, stress, grief and loss, ADHD, eating disorders, marriage counseling, OCD, substance abuse, and faith-based (Christian) counseling for ages 0+. They accept most major insurances, also CareSource, Cigna, UHC, Medical Mutual, Aetna, Tricare, NGS CareSource, Ohio PPO Connect, OSU plans, Humana, Anthem, Optima, Optum, Ohio Health, Star Mark, and more. Please reach out for more information.
Living Limitlessly Consulting
Sheena Bailey-Duncan, MSW, LSW, provides counseling services to adolescents ages 12 and up who may be experiencing anxiety or depression. Counseling services are also provided for adolescents going through life transitions or struggling with substance abuse.
Lorenda Griffin, MSW, LISW
Lorenda Griffin, MSW, LISW – ***2/19/2024 Wait list 3-4 weeks if appointments are in between 9am-2pm, longer wait list for before/after school times*** They specialize in trauma, survivors of trauma and domestic violence. Also works with conditions, such as depression, anxiety, family relationship problems, grief and loss for ages 6+.
Macks Psychology Group
The Macks Psychology Group provides counseling, psychotherapy, psychological testing/evaluations, speech/language therapy and evaluations, and occupational therapy and evaluation services to children, adolescents, and adults. Their providers offer individual and family therapy for depression, anxiety and related disorders, behavioral problems, school difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder, articulation disorders, receptive/expressive language disorders, fine motor problems, and sensory processing disorders. They offer social skill groups for children and adolescents. They also conduct testing and evaluation for giftedness, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities (including dyslexia), standardized testing accommodations, autism spectrum disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and language disorders. Most private insurance plans are accepted. Please call visit…
Magnet ABA Therapy
Magnet ABA offers: ABA therapy services that focus on fostering independence, enhancing social skills, and promoting meaningful connections. Magnet offers in home services for children all over Ohio.
Mahajan Therapeutics
Mahajan Therapeutics is a community mental health agency which provides counseling, case management, psychiatry services, and more for children ages 5 and up. Mahajan Therapuetics works with conditions such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. This agency generally sees only Medicaid or private pay patients. For more information please call or visit their website.
Maranatha Family Counseling
Maranatha Family Counseling offers counseling services to people 5 years of age and older. This agency specializes in helping with behavioral struggles, special needs challenges, and anxiety. They can offer help for multiple conditions including depression, anxiety, self-harm, and difficulty focusing. This agency accepts United Healthcare and Anthem. Please contact this agency directly or visit their website for more information.
Marching On Pediatric Mental Health Care, LLC
Once you make the decision to start treatment with Marching On, you will be scheduled for a 60 minute parent intake appointment to discuss at length your concerns and specific needs. Another 60 minute intake appointment will then be scheduled with your child to discuss their specific concerns and dive deeper into symptoms to help develop a diagnosis and treatment plan. Follow-up appointments will then be scheduled as needed anywhere from weekly to three months out based on your child’s progress and needs.