mental health resources finder

Thomas Packard, Ph.D. provides psychology services for families with children and teenagers up to the age of 18 with various mental health conditions, including behavioral issues, ADHD, learning disabilities, and anxiety disorders. He is a participating provider for Aetna insurance. Please visit the website or contact this provider directly for more information.

Melody A. Brown Counseling, LLC, works with adolescents, ages 14 and older only, for general mental health conditions, such as mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and sexual abuse. Melody accepts Anthem, Aetna, Medical Mutual, Cigna, UHC, UMR, Tricare, and CareSource. 

Camron Whitacre, Counselor, M.S.Ed., LPCC-S works with adolescents ages 12 and older for general mental health conditions, such as trauma-related issues, depression, anxiety, mood issues, and more. Camron will also work with clients that have secondary issues, such as substance abuse and eating disorders/body image issues. Insurances accepted include UHC, Anthem, and Medical Mutual. For more information, please visit the website or call this provider directly.

Lucas Brewer, LPCC-S, works with ages 9 and older, and most often works with transitional aged youth. Lucas Brewer, LPCC-S also works with individuals on the Autism spectrum. He is certified in Trauma informed Care and Prolonged Exposure <-  Is the basis for Trauma Focused CBT which is more used for children, Prolonged exposure is more for the adult population. He is also trained in Social-Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transitional Supports (SCERTs) a system designed around the needs of the Autism Spectrum population but is also helpful for transitional youth ages 16 and older. Lucas accepts cash pay only. For more information, please visit his website.

Matt Heiner, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual tharapy services to children 13 and up. Specialties include anxiety, depression, and boy's/men's issues.  Insurances accepted include UMR, Anthem, Optum, Cigna, and United Healthcare. Please call or visit his website for more information.

Gem City Behavioral Solutions provides individualized behavioral services for children and adolescents. They specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and have experience working with children who have developmental disabilities. 

In-home Applied Behavioral Analysis services are available to many cities in the Dayton Metro area, including Huber Heights, Northridge, Fairborn, Riverside, Oakwood, Moraine, Kettering, Beavercreek, Xenia, Bellbrook, Centerville, West Carrollton, and Miamisburg. Others are approved on a case-by-case basis. 

Gem City Behavioral Solutions accepts Tricare/Humana, UHC, Cigna, Anthem, CareSource, and private Pay. 

For more information, please visit their website.