Counseling Options
In Central Ohio
If you are in crisis and need immediate help:
Call the toll-free National Suicide Hotline:
(800) 273-TALK or (800) 273-8255
Crisis Text/Phone Line: 988
Call the Columbus Suicide Hotline: (614) 221-5445
Visit the emergency room
Call 911
Franklin County adults ages 18 and over, call Netcare Access: (614) 276-CARE or (888)276-2273
Franklin County youth up to age 17, call Nationwide Children’s Crisis Line: (614) 722-1800
Christian/Faith-Based Counseling
Arbor Counseling
Program: Provides professional, compassionate counseling and therapy to those seeking guidance in Central Ohio
Eligibility: Families, couples, and individuals in Central Ohio
Cost: : $125 for a 45-50 minute session, most insurance accepted
Referral: No referral needed; to make an appointment, call their office at 614-766-0161 or fill out their online appointment form
7251 Sawmill Rd, Suite 150, Dublin, OH 43016 | 1434 N. Court St, Circleville, OH 43113
18077 St. Route 31, Marysville, OH 43040 | 614-766-0161 | info@arborcounseling.org
Beacon Counseling Center
Beacon Center provides competent counseling in a caring Christian environment. We currently serve adolescents, children, adults and couples with a variety of mental health and interpersonal issues.
Program: Diagnosis and treatment of mental health and emotional disorders as well as addressing spiritual and pastoral issues, conflict and anger management, relational difficulties, life transitions, trauma, abuse, addictions with alcohol and other drugs, pornography and gambling
Eligibility: Children, adolescents, adults, and couples
Cost: Beacon offers intern rates and a sliding fee scale
Referral: Please inquire at either the Westerville or Dublin Office about qualifying for these services.
Westerville - 171 Charring Cross Dr. S., Westerville, OH 43081 | (614) 890-8262
Dublin - 5626 Frantz Rd., Suite 105, Dublin, OH 43017 | (614) 336-7856
Crossroads Counseling Group
Our Mission is to serve people in Central Ohio and beyond by providing excellent mental health services with integrity, compassion, and Christian values.
Program: Adult and child/adolescent counseling, life coaching, marital therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and bi-lingual services
Eligibility: Children, adolescents, & adults
Cost: Contact Crossroads to learn about payment and insurance options.
Referral: No referral needed; please feel free to contact us by phone, fax, email, postal service or fill out and submit the message form online.
Main Office: 5130 Blazer Pkwy Dublin, OH 43017 | Satellite: 3620 N. High St Suite 107, Columbus, OH 43217 | (614) 263-8161
Live Wellness Center
Program: Therapy and Counseling in Columbus & Westerville with both traditional and Christian, online and in-person counseling options
Eligibility: Children, teens, & adults
Cost: Live Wellness Center’s team of counselors and therapists work with a variety of insurances either as in-network, or out-of-network, including Medical Mutual, Tricare, Humana, Lifesync, and more.
Referral: No referral needed; to get started, fill out the new client request form online, or call our office
1335 Dublin Rd. Suite 212C, Columbus, OH 43215 | 670 Meridian Way, Westerville, OH 43082
614-437-9910
Oak & Emerald Counseling
Oak and Emerald Counseling is a private practice that offers evidence based and client centered counseling services to individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families in an inviting private setting in Dublin Ohio. Our mission at Oak & Emerald is to provide client-centered and evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. We help people heal, grow and thrive from the ground up. Our therapists support you in pursuing your dreams, passion, and interests, while successfully navigating life one day at a time.
Program: Individual and marriage/family counseling for a wide range of topics
Eligibility: Adolescents and adults
Cost: Fee for Service provider. Contact directly to learn about payment and insurance options.
Referral: No referral needed; Click the “Request an Appointment” button on the website or send an inquiry email to info@oakandemerald.com
200 West Bridge Street - Suite B, Dublin, OH 43017 | (614) 992-7911
https://oakandemerald.com/about-us/
ReDefine Better
As a Counselor, Co-Founder and Lead Consultant with Redefine Better LLC. , Andrew brings a wealth of experience in advocacy, mediation, group work, teaching and leading. His passion and motivation for helping people is the cornerstone of everything he does.
Program: Andrew specializes in individuals struggling with divorce, grief, anxiety, blended families, depression and parenting.
Eligibility: Experience supporting adolescents, ministry leaders, entrepreneurs, counselors, single parents, and couples.
Cost: Contact directly to learn about payment and insurance options.
Referral: No referral needed; click on the “Session information” button on the website, or call the office at 614-813-3391.
1115 Bethel Road, Columbus, OH 43220 | (614) 813-3391
Christian/Faith-Based Counseling
Spirit of Peace Clinical Counseling
Program: A team of dedicated Christian professionals combines biblical principles with their clinical training to help people restore hope, peace, and balance in clients' lives. Clinicians also provide outpatient individual counseling to students within the school environment through individual contracts with schools.
Eligibility: Children, teens, and adults
Cost: The first session is a diagnostic interview and the fee is $175.00. The fee for each 50 minute session thereafter is $150.00. We can offer reduced fees if needed and each clinician can assist you in determining your eligibility. Additionally, interns work with low-income families or those without insurance to provide reduced fee counseling services. Clinicians are in-network providers with a variety of insurance companies and employee assistance programs. More information can be found on our website.
Referral: No referral needed; to schedule an appointment with a counselor, please call.
Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123
1115 Bethel Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220 | 3400 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43221
Several other locations throughout Bexley, Canal Winchester, Columbus, Gahanna, Grove City, Lancaster, Marion, Pickerington, Powell, Sunbury, and surrounding Central Ohio.
(614) 442-7650
Wellspring & Central Ohio Youth for Christ (COYFC)
Program: Christian-based clinical counseling and coaching, psychological assessments, help with referrals to community services, no psychiatric services or medication management. Counselors see kids with anxiety issues, behavior problems, depression, ADHD, stress, anger issues and more.
Eligibility: Males and females, ages 5 and older
Cost: Many private insurances, self-pay at very reduced rates (sliding scale fees based on income), no government insurance
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1335 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215 | (888) 236-4035 or (614) 538-0353
Traditional/Secular Counseling
Buckeye Ranch
Helps kids with ADHD, ADD, behavior problems, sexually inappropriate behavior, school fights, alcohol or drug use, running away and anger issues
Program: Individual/group counseling, family counseling, psychiatry, residential programs, day treatment, in-home family services, 24-hr crisis services, foster services, deaf services, parenting programs
Eligibility: Males and females, ages 6 to 18
Cost: Government insurance only (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), no self-pay or private insurance
Referral: In-home & office-based services, individuals may refer themselves or be referred by their doctor. For residential services, referrals must come from the courts, the county or another referring agency.
5665 Hoover Road, Grove City, OH 43123 | 697 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
2865 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43204 | 68 West Church Street, Newark, OH 43055
2440 Dawnlight Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
Intake Department: (800) 859-5665 or (614) 384-7798 Deaf Services: (614) 539-6555
Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) of Columbus
This national organization has a local chapter that offers support and guidance to children and adults with ADHD.
Program: Support groups and educational events
Eligibility: Males and females, teens and adults, no age or education requirements
Cost: Some events are free and others require a small membership fee
Referral: No referral needed
1860 Walden Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43229 | (614) 528-4141
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Services
At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we know that an emotional, behavioral or developmental problem can be confusing for children and adolescents – and for those who love them. Big Lots Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children's Hospital offers a wide range of services to address the needs of these patients and their families.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205 | (614) 355-8080
Grove City Psychological Services (GCPS)
Program: Private practice offering a variety of mental health services including individual, family, marital and group counseling; psychological testing; and organizational consultation
Eligibility: Children, teens, & adults
Cost: Most insurance plans are accepted, and office personnel are available to assist you with clarifying insurance benefits and scheduling appointments. No Medicaid policies (Molina/Caresource or the UHC Community plan)
Referral: No referral needed; to schedule an appointment with a counselor at GCPS, please call during office hours.
3774 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123 | 614-871-0035
Mid-Ohio Psychological Services (MOPS)
Program: Provides a broad range of mental health services to children, adolescents and families. Individual, group and family therapy is offered and also their Therapeutic Mentor Program; which helps to enhance skills learned in therapy. Other services address adjustments disorders, grief and loss, disruptive behaviors and mood disorders. They also specialize in blended families, sexual abuse, domestic violence, anger management and ADHD.
Eligibility: Children, adolescents and families in Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Delaware and Ross counties
Cost: Ohio Medicaid is accepted and other health insurances will cover. Contact directly for more specific information on services and payment options.
Referral: No referral needed
2238 South Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232 | (614) 751-0042
North Community Counseling Centers
Program: Office-based counseling and psychiatry for teens and adults on a wide range of topics (ADHD / ADD, depression, anxiety), substance abuse counseling for adults
Eligibility: Males and females, age 12 and older
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance on a case-by-case basis and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
4897 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43229 | 5109 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 261-3196
Northwest Counseling Services (Syntero)
Helps kids with ADHD, poor school performance, family conflict, behavior problems, alcohol and drug problems, and more
Program: Office-based individual and group counseling, psychiatry, family counseling, parenting education and support groups
Eligibility: Males and females, young children, teens and adults
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1560 Fishinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221 | (614) 889-5722 ext. 133
Access Ohio
Helps kids with behavior problems, ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder and more
Program: Individual counseling, psychiatry, medication management and psychological evaluations
Eligibility: Males and females, ages 6 and older
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina) no private insurance, no self-pay
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
99 North Brice Road, Columbus, Ohio 43213 | (614) 367-7700
8100 Ravines Edge Court, Worthington, Ohio 43235 | (614) 985-3112
OhioGuidestone
This organization offers counseling services for early childhood mental health, maternal depression, psychiatric health, mentoring and foster care. They have a range of flexible and customized programs designed to address every aspect of self, family and community needs.
Central Ohio Office: 195 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(888) 522-9174
Concord Counseling Services
Program: Office-based counseling for mental health concerns such as depression and ADHD, one-on-one anger management counseling (and has an anger management group periodically when funding is available), no ADHD testing (no psychological evaluations), but they do counseling and psychiatric management
Eligibility: Males and females, age 4 and older
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
700 Brooksedge Boulevard, Westerville, Ohio, 43081 | (614) 882-9338, ext. 205
Directions Counseling Group
Program: Office-based individual counseling for general mental health problems (ADHD, bipolar disorder, behavior problems, depression and more), family counseling, anger management groups, social skills groups, substance abuse counseling, no psychiatry
Eligibility: Males and females, age 3 and older
Cost: Self-pay only, no government insurance, no private insurance (although patients may choose to bill their insurance company themselves); the anger management groups are about $225 for 6 weeks
Referral: Individuals may be referred from an organization or refer themselves
6797 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43085 | (614) 888-9200
Directions for Youth & Families (DFYF)
Helps children with behavior problems, violence, aggressive behavior, juvenile crime, low self-esteem and anger issues
Program/Eligibility: Behavioral Health Care & Counseling: in-home and office-based individual and family counseling, group counseling, psychiatry, counseling for non-violent juvenile offenders, counseling for children who witness violence, substance abuse counseling, counseling for victims of sexual abuse and parenting programs
Anger Management Options (AMO): individual and family counseling for children ages 7 to 18 with anger management issues
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else for the counseling programs, for psychiatric services they need to be referred through a Directions for Youth counselor
1515 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 | 1414 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 294-2661