SERVING FAMILIES IN OHIO

Alma holds an Ohio LISW, so Ohio families can work with us by secure telehealth from anywhere in the state. We offer neurodiversity-affirming advocacy, coaching, and counseling for neurodivergent individuals, medically complex families, and caregivers.

Telehealth is available now in Ohio. In-person services are offered in Oregon only.

SERVICES IN OHIO

Advocacy & Education Support

IEP and 504 consultations, document reviews, and meeting support by video, including joining your child's IEP or 504 meeting online.

Family & Caregiver Support

Parent and family coaching, caregiver resource navigation, and life skills for youth and families, all by telehealth.

Homeschool Consulting

Curriculum planning, learning accommodations for neurodivergent learners, and help understanding Ohio homeschool requirements, like notifying your district superintendent when you begin and again each year by August 30.

Counseling & Therapy

Therapy by telehealth for children and teens ages 6 to 17 and adults located in Ohio, with a focus on autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities.

Training & Consulting

Professional development, leadership training, consulting, and custom mental health programs for Ohio schools, agencies, and organizations, delivered by video.

LICENSE

Therapy in Ohio is provided by Alma Lee Lovins, MSW, LISW, Licensed Independent Social Worker (Ohio).

FEES

Fees are the same in Oregon and Ohio.

• Therapy (private pay): $175 per 55-minute individual session; $200 per 55-minute family session.
• Sliding scale available from $100 to $140 per session based on income (limited spots).
• Superbills available. We do not participate in insurance panels.

Fees for advocacy, coaching, homeschool consulting, and training are listed on our Services page.

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TEENS AND CONSENT IN OHIO

In Ohio, teens 14 and older can ask for a limited amount of outpatient counseling without a parent's consent: up to six sessions or 30 days, whichever comes first, and not including medication (ORC 5122.04). To continue after that, a parent or guardian needs to give consent, with the teen's agreement. We'll explain how this works at the first session.

IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS

• Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), 24/7.
• If there is immediate danger, call 911.
• Ohio CareLine: 1-800-720-9616, free emotional support from behavioral health professionals, 24/7.
• Crisis Text Line in Ohio: text 4HOPE to 741741, 24/7.
• Divergent Care Solutions does not provide emergency or crisis services.

REPORTING ABUSE OR NEGLECT

• Children: call 855-O-H-CHILD (855-642-4453), 24/7.
• Adults 60 and older: call Ohio Adult Protective Services at 1-855-OHIO-APS (1-855-644-6277), or contact your county Job and Family Services office.
• Adults with developmental disabilities: call the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities at 1-800-617-6733.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

HELPFUL OHIO RESOURCES

• OCECD, Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (ocecd.org): free parent training and support for families of children with disabilities.
• Disability Rights Ohio (disabilityrightsohio.org): Ohio's protection and advocacy organization, defending the rights of people with disabilities.
• Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Families of Students with Disabilities (education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/Families-of-Students-with-Disabilities): parent rights, guides, and special education resources.
• Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Home Schooling (education.ohio.gov/topics/ohio-education-options/home-schooling): notification requirements for homeschool families.

LET'S TALK

Not sure where to start? A free 15-minute consultation is a good first step.

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