Medical: Psychiatrists (07-13 Years)

They bring together 5 pediatric specialties under one roof to deliver the best outcomes and quality of life for children and families affected by neurological and developmental disorders. The center includes pediatric experts in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, neurobehavioral psychology, neurology, neurosurgery and physiatry (physical medicine and rehabilitation).

In addition to accepting several insurance plans, Akron Children’s also accepts Caresource.

Cognitive behavioral therapists and solution-focused therapists are on staff. Services are available to children, adolescents, and young adults who are in school up to age 22. They also offer group therapy and community support.

They offer autism assessments, but cannot diagnose.

Accepts Medicaid and CareSource insurance.

Practice serving Northwestern Ohio containing psychiatrists, counselors and social workers who have extensive experience in Child/ Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry.

Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and CareSource insurance plans.

Note that this resource offers a therapy that is not evidence-based. Milestones only promotes evidence-based therapies, and we encourage anyone who is not familiar with what those therapies are to contact our Helpdesk.

The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DDBP) has programs for specific developmental needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorders (The Kelly O’Leary Center). They also partner with sub-specialists in child psychiatry, child neurology, and pediatric gastroenterology to ensure children receive quality care in a coordinated manner, with specialists who have expertise in seeing children with different developmental profiles.

They offer evidence-based care for individuals from birth through transition to adulthood.

Offers behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults and their families. Their services include applied behavioral analysis (ABA), adult behavioral health, children’s behavioral health, autism services and early childhood services.

Additionally, clinicians travel to homes, schools, foster homes, residential programs, child care programs, adult health settings and shelter programs.

The Ohio office also offers BCBA training and development opportunities.

They have 30 additional office locations throughout Pennsylvania.

A child and adolescent psychologist affiliated with the UH Hospital system.

Dr. Geier accepts the following insurance, as well as private pay:

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Coventry Health Care
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
MultiPlan

Dr. Golden’s specialty areas include Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders, autism, anger management and anxiety.

He sees children, adolescents and adults up to age 40. He is located at the Willoughby offices of Psychological & Behavioral Consultants (PsychBC).

Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and CareSource insurance plans.

Provides services in adult, adolescent, and child psychiatry

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, who is fluent in Hindi. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and CareSource insurance plans.

Dr. Moussavand’s focus is in Child and Adolescent psychiatry.

Accepts commercial insurance, but not Caresource or Medicaid.

Provides evaluations and assessments for children 12 months to 18 years old.

Psychologists, psychiatrists and therapists, some of whom specialize in working with people with developmental disabilities.

Accepts Medicare and CareSource insurance plans.

Christina Ren, LISW is a team member who specializes in autism spectrum disorders.
Carol Gee, PhD has specialized training in evaluation and long-term therapy for autistic spectrum disorders and bipolar disorder.

PsychBC is a team of psychiatrists, advanced practice nurses and psychologists, clinical counselors and social workers serving children, adolescents, adults and families in 10 locations throughout Ohio and northern Kentucky.

The following is a list of psychologists that specialize in autism and are in Cleveland-area offices:
Kimberly Bell, PhD
Steve Bell, PhD, LPCC, IAMFC
Nicholas Eilbeck, MD
James Elek, LISW-S
Leah Fellenstein, LPCC
Philip Fischer, MD
Jason Friedman, PsyD
Kurt Jensen, PsyD
Nicholette Leanza, MEd, LPCC-S
Amy Lumadue, LPCC
Amnon Shai, PhD
Peggy Sue Smith, MEd, LPCC

They accept most Medicaid-managed care plans, including United Healthcare. It is recommended that families w/ a Medicaid-managed care plan contact them to see if their specific plan is accepted.

Additional Location in Willoughby:
4212 State Route 306 (Chillicothe Road)
Suite 100, Willoughby, OH
Phone number listed below.

Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist with clinical experience in Developmental Disabilities in the outpatient, residential, inpatient, and school settings. A collaborative approach with a focus on development of treatment that incorporates medical management and therapeutic interventions.

Offers traditional and holistic forms of therapy to address a wide variety of disorders. Based on a diagnostic evaluation and individual need, services may include any of the following services or in combination.

Ed Becker, LISW-S, BCD is a licensed independent social worker with supervisory designation, board certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work that has experience working with individuals with autism.

Eilene Golub, PCC-S, LICDC, LSW has had extensive experience working with a wide range of adolescents and children. She has a vast knowledge of Reactive Attachment Disorder, family issues, sexual abuse, psychic trauma, severe emotional and behavior diagnoses, PDD, ADHD, ODD and Conduct Disorders.

Note that this resource offers some therapies that are not evidence-based. Milestones only promotes evidence-based therapies, and we encourage anyone who is not familiar with what those therapies are to contact our Helpdesk.