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I typically provide virtual counseling  for those who do not live near my residential office in Akron. ALL initial appointments will be virtual. I am partnered with Grow Therapy and soon Headway. Once you provide your insurance information and information to the platform I complete your assessment, if you live in or near Akron and you want in-person counseling but must do your initial appointment virtually, 

I provide individual counseling in-person for adults 18 and older at my office that is set up behind my home for those with insurance. I accept multiple insurance products. Once you sign up on one of the platforms (Grow Therapy and Headway (coming soon) you will be able to verify whether I take your insurance. Once you complete your intake virtually, I will set up an in-person appointment if you are a good fit for that. I also do self-pay options  for $100 per session (which I reduce slightly depending on income.

I am paneled with SummaCare insurance SC Premier, SC Select and Mercy Choice plans. If you have this insurance you MUST call Ken directly to schedule your appointment. 

This option will not show on the Grow website you must call me if you have this insurance.

IF you do not have insurance or can't afford high co-pays I do offer counseling through my 501c3 nonprofit (Abba Counseling Services) This is not always available so we can discuss this option if it is available.  

I may use a concept called MAPS,  which helps guide the counseling process from both a spiritual perspective and also guides the clinical process. I incorporate the SPACE framework, which I developed based on CBT, DBT and some polyvagal theory for trauma with Christian values if desired.

I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and specialize in helping people heal from traumatic experiences. I use a triphasic model that includes stabilization and safety, remembering and reconnection when needed. The maps process is also a major part of trauma therapy.

My preferred mode of practice is Christian Counseling to help you heal from trauma, depression and anxiety using the MAPS concept, scripture and prayer as well as clinical counseling techniques that align with Biblical values including:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dialectical Therapy Skills

Self-Regulation

Psychoeducation of PTSD

Though my preference is to do Christian counseling, I do not discriminate against anyone.

Please contact your insurance company to make sure you know what to expect with regard how your insurance bills. People using HSA accounts or other insurance with high out of pocket limits. In these cases self-pay might be slightly cheaper.