Postpartum/Prenatal Depression & Anxiety Support

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FrontLine Service Mobile Crisis                     

  • Phone 216-623-6888

  • 24 hour Hotline Crisis intervention and suicide hotline. Information, assessment and referral.

Support Groups West & South

POEM ( For postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders)Fairview Wellness Center in Rocky River every Tuesday 7-8:30PMhttp://poemonline.org/

SUMMA Health PPD Support GroupAkron/MedinaThis support group meets most Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Summa Health System's Akron City Hospital campus. Sessions are free and held in the Women's Resource Center (library) classrooms, 95 Arch Street, Suite 175, Akron. Due to limited seating, interested participants must register in advance to the meeting date for each session. To register, contact Summa Connections at (800) 237-8662. Women are asked to make arrangements for childcare at their homes prior to attending the sessions. Nursing infants only are welcome to the sessions.

Resources for Cleveland East & West:

Wollemi Counseling Rachel Bowers, LISW-SBackground in counseling mental health issues that accompany pregnancy, postpartum, and the challenges of motherhood. Additionally, has a background in trauma issues and PTSD.Avon, Ohio 44011(440) 306-7307

Cwén,LLC Elizabeth Dreyfuss, LPCBeachwood216-633-5504

Specializes in parent coaching (guiding), pregnancy/postpartum support, and childhood adjustment issues. Offers virtual, mother’s support group on Friday mornings and in-person groups for daughter’s rites and children’s play groups.

Play therapy,  somatic psychotherapy, and eco therapies available to assist in the development of self-awareness through the movement of the body. Spiritual counseling offered for clients seeking to establish personal values.

Medical mutual and self-pay with a sliding scale rate available.

Lori Brady Counseling Rocky RiverLoriBradyCounseling@gmail.com216-815-5352

Mark Kaplafka Counseling, LLC Rocky RiverPhone: (440) 941-1842https://www.markkaplafkacounseling.com/

Mark is a compassionate therapist who works with both individuals and couples.  He draws upon his personal and depth of professional experience to help his client's navigate the challenges and joys that come along with starting and growing a family.  He has a special passion as well as specialized training in helping clients work through the complexities surrounding infertility, pregnancy, difficult birth experiences and adjusting to life with a baby.  He has specialized training in EMDR and Heart Centered Hypnotherapy that help his clients to work through the stuck places they find themselves in related to their efforts to grow their family. 

Lakefront Psychology Dr. Suzanne Smith, PhD. (Psychologist)Westlake440.250.9880

Maureen Curley, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC (UH affiliated)Cleveland216-844-2400

Rebecca Kondrich  LISW-SShe accepts Medical Mutual. Out of pocket pay is $120 for the first session and $100 every session after.440-479-3308Rocky River, OH 44116

Airelle Banaszak LISW-SRealize Your Path LLCAccepts the following insurances:

  • Allwell Dual Medicare HMO SNP

  • Ambetter

  • Buckeye

  • CareSource

  • Cenpatico

  • Cigna

  • Humana Tricare

  • Medicaid

  • Medical Mutual

  • Medicare

  • Molina

  • Optum

  • Oscar

  • Paramount

  • TriWest

  • UnitedHealthcare

  • Out of Network      

Fairview Park, Ohio 44126(216) 350-0625   

www.openpathcollective.org can help find a provider in your network.

Cleveland Clinicvarious locations440.844.4000

Applewood CentersServices provided in office-based or home settings, covered by Medicaid and select commercial insurance providers, with some out-of-network and self-pay options available.216.521.6511 ext 1737Email: intake@applewoodcenters.org

University Hospitalsvarious locations1.866.UH4.CARE

ConnectionsOffices in Beachwood, Cleveland Heights, and Ohio City. Services available for those with no insurance as well as Medicaid, Medicare, and select insurance providers. Spanish speaking therapist available at W. 25th St. location.Phone intake: 216.831.6466 ext 232Fax Intake: 216-766-6086

Bellefaire Jewish Children’sIn-home or office-based services.Office-based services in Shaker Heights and 6001 Woodland Ave, Cleveland. Services covered by Medicaid and select commercial insurance providers. Out-of-network and self-pay options available.Phone Intake: 1.800.879.2522Email: intake@bellefairejcb.org

Ohio GuidestoneHome-based counseling available in Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Summit, Stark, Portage, and Franklin Counties. Office-based services in Euclid, Garfield Heights, Brook Park, Lakewood, Cleveland, and Lorain.Phone Intake: 440.260.8550Intakegroup@OhioGuidestone.org

Far West Center Offices in Westlake and Amherst. Child care available. In-home intake visit provided as needed. Services covered by Medicaid and select commercial insurance plans. Services available for those who are uninsured. Spanish speaking psychiatrist and case managers available.Phone Intake: 440.835.6212 ext 230Email: Intake@Farwestcenter.com 

Providers that are very aware & supportive of PPD:

Bump and Beyond Family Therapy (Therapist)Krysttel StryczekSpecializing in prenatal & postpartum, couples and families.  Offers in-home services.Lake Countykrysttel@bumpandbeyondfamilytherapy.com(440) 266-0401

Monica Yost Kiss, MPH, MSW, LISW-S (Therapist)Integrative Psychological Health, LLC20800 Westgate PlazaSuite 103Fairview Park, Ohio 44126(216) 242-1495

Dr. Lulu Zhao(OB/GYN) UH Mayfield Heights & Downtown440.844.3941 (specialized in PPD)

Dr. Anita Bellante, (OB/GYN)Medina330.952.2251

Dr. William Hahn, Jr. (OB/GYN)Middleburg Heights440.816.5390

Dr. Cory Fisher, (Family Physician)Rocky River440.356.3640CCF Main Campus

Dr. Adele Viguera, (Psychiatry)216.445.2900UH Women’s Clinic Downtown

Dr. Sara Nagel-Yang, (Psychiatry)216.831.2900

Dr. Leslie Walker, (Psychiatry)Shaker Heights440.767.0440

Dr. Lilian Gonsalves, (Psychiatry)Cleveland216.636.5860

Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg, PHD (Psychology)440.844.5078Dr. Abu Haider, (Psychiatry)Avon Lake440.930.2002

Maureen Curley, CNP (Psychiatry)216.844.2400

Thomas Gigliotti (Therapist) LISWBeachwood440.460.0140

Renee Popovic, (Therapist) LPC, MFTLakewood 216.302.7804raepopovic@gmail.com

Corrine Kisselle, (Therapist) M.Ed, LPCC, LICDCWestlake440.315.4695 (insurance accepted-check your plan for benefits.)

Lori Brady, (Therapist) MEd., LPCCRocky River 216.815.5352 (insurance accepted-check your plan for benefits.)

Dr. Sharon Bursky, PhD with PsychBCBeachwood216.831.6611

PsychBC various locations (Ashtabula, Avon, Beachwood, Brecksville, North Olmsted, Willoughby)have psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists and nurse practitioners for PPD support.866-363-6611 

Resources in Akron Area: AxessPointe Women's Health Clinic

  • 676 S. Broadway St. Suite 203 Akron, 44311Admissions Phone: 330-564-8660

Bellefaire/JCB

  • 1221 Waterloo Rd. Akron, 44306Admissions Phone: 800-879-2522

Catholic Charities

  • 812 Biruta St. AkronAdmissions Phone: 330-762-7481

Child Guidance & Family Solutions

  • Locations in Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls and TwinsburgAdmissions Phone: 330-762-0591

Community Health Center

  • 838 Coburn Street, AkronAdmissions Phone: 330-434-4141

Greenleaf Family Center

  • 580 Grant St. Akron, 44311Admissions Phone: 330-376-9494

Minority Behavioral Health Group

  • 1293 Copley Road Akron, OH 44320Admissions Phone: 330-374-1199

OhioGuidestone

  • 3094 West Market Street, Suite 105, Fairlawn, OHAdmissions Phone:1-800-639-4974  EXT. 2916

Portage Path Behavioral Health

  • Women’s Health Clinic676 S. Broadway St., AkronAdmissions Phone: 330-253-3100

  

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