Our Services
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Telehealth (Teletherapy)
Many find telehealth, or online video counseling convenient, accessible, and a safe way to participate in individual therapy sessions in the privacy of your own home. Sessions are easy to access from your PC, laptop, or smartphone and require no downloads or special apps. Secure booking links are sent through our HIPAA compliant website and require little to no tech skills.
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In-Person Outpatient Therapy
Currently due to COVID-19 pandemic, all therapy is conducted via telehealth. In-person therapy will be returning to our Fairlawn/West Akron location soon.
Many people like the flexibility of choosing a combination of Telehealth or In-person therapy based on their needs.
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Dr. Massimo specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health (including postpartum depression, perinatal mood disorders, and pregnancy loss), grief therapy, and counseling for individuals with developmental disabilities. In addition, at the Austin Counseling Center for Women & Families (ACCWF) we work with teens 14+ and adults on a wide range of concerns that include (but not limited to), anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, loss, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship difficulties, disability, interpersonal violence women’s issues, geriatric/aging concerns, life and role transitions, and LBGTQIA+ empowerment.
Individual therapy is the primary type of treatment at the ACCWF. Couples and Family Therapy is also available upon request to assist in building stronger relationships, improve communication, and help manage conflicts within the family system.
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Dealing with changing families, fertility difficulties, pregnancy loss, and other pregnancy-related stressors can be very isolating. Sometimes it is helpful to connect and talk with others who are going through similar situations. Support Groups are not therapy groups, but rather, opportunities to talk with others who may be experiencing similar concerns. Social support has been demonstrated to be key in helping through perinatal mood disorders.
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Please contact us to inquire about our online and in-person support groups for Pregnancy Loss and Perinatal (Pregnancy and Postpartum) Mood Support Groups.
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Clinical supervision at the Austin Counseling Center is provided by Dr. Massimo (LPCC-S) for counselors in Ohio who are working toward independent licensure or who are seeking the Training Supervisor Endorsement.
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Please contact (booking link?) to inquire about the clinical supervision services offered, philosophies and approach to supervision, and further discuss your supervision needs.
Supervision in Interpersonal Therapy (IPT-B certified) is also available.
Professional Workshops, Seminars, Trainings and Consultations
For Mental Health Providers
Customized training or training package programs are available for professional development and continuing education for counselors, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health providers. As a certified perinatal mental health specialist (PMH-C) and certified IPT provider and supervisor, Dr. Massimo presents on topics related to, but not limited to, counseling individuals with perinatal anxiety and depression, pregnancy loss, coping with NICU/medically fragile infants, disability, intersex, infertility, role-transitions, and loss and grief. In addition, strategies for counseling individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities is a frequently requested topic. CEUs are available for online or in-person training seminars.
Professional Training Program in Professional Perinatal Mental Health -- Coming Soon.
For Business, Agency, or Community
Improving employee well-being can assist those in workplace and community settings to reduce absenteeism, improve morale and retention, reduce burnout, increase productivity, and reduce healthcare costs. Contact the Austin Counseling Center for Women & Families to discuss how a wellness workshop or in-service may assist you in meeting your corporate or agency needs. Examples of topics that have been provided include managing a work-life balance for new and expecting parents, mindful parenting in the workplace, increasing resiliency, and coping with work-from-home demands.
Behavioral/Mental Health Consultations and Assessments for ISP Teams for DD Individuals
Dr. Massimo has more 30 years of experience assisting ISP (Individual Service Plans) and IEP (Individualized Education Program) Teams by providing behavioral health supports to individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) and/or behavioral challenges. Please contact us for more information regarding behavioral consultations, functional behavioral assessments, mental health assessments, and positive behavioral support planning.
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Direct Support Professional (DSP) staff training is available on topics related to trauma-informed, strength-based behavioral health interventions for individuals with DD.
Coming soon
Austin Counseling Center for Women & Families believes in an integrated, holistic approach to wellness that includes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. As part of that commitment, Licensed Physical Therapy services will be coming soon to assist with the physical complications in recovering from pregnancy and pelvic floor dysfunction.