Akron, Ohio · also by telehealth
Depression Treatment in Akron, OH
Depression treatment in Akron starts with a full evaluation of how depression is actually affecting your energy, sleep and interest in daily life, before anyone talks about treatment.
How We Address Depression at Monet Behavioral Health Center
Depression is one of the diagnoses we see most often here, and it rarely looks the same twice. For some people it means low energy and trouble getting out of bed, for others it means losing interest in things that used to feel worthwhile, and for others it shows up mostly as irritability or trouble concentrating. Your evaluation is where we sort out which of these patterns fits, and how severe it is.
From there, treatment may include medication management, individual psychotherapy, or both. We do not promise a specific timeline for feeling better, because that varies by person, but we do commit to reviewing your progress honestly at every follow-up and adjusting the plan when it is not working.
If you are also dealing with grief, a major life change, or ongoing stress at work or home, that context matters, and it belongs in the conversation too.
What Your First Visit Looks Like
Your first appointment is a 60-minute psychiatric evaluation, where we talk through your history, current symptoms and what has or has not helped before. Follow-up visits run 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes depending on treatment needs, and at least 24 hours notice is appreciated for any cancellation or reschedule.
You do not need to have the words fully figured out before you come in. Part of the visit is simply helping you describe what has been going on, in whatever way makes sense to you.
In Person in Akron or Online Across Ohio
Our Firestone Park office in south Akron is available for in-person visits, and telehealth psychiatry across Ohio covers the same care from anywhere in the state, useful on the days when leaving the house feels like too much. Both options draw on the same clinician and the same treatment plan, so switching between them does not mean starting over.
Insurance We Accept
We accept Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross and BlueShield, CareSource, Cigna and Evernorth, Humana, Medicaid, Medicare, Molina Healthcare and Optum. If we are not in-network with your plan, we can provide a superbill for you to submit for possible reimbursement. See the full breakdown on Medicaid, Medicare and the plans we accept.
Questions Patients Ask
How long before I feel a difference?
It depends on the person and the treatment plan. We do not promise a timeline, because nobody can know that in advance. Progress is reviewed honestly at follow-up visits so we can adjust course together as things change, rather than waiting months to notice something is not working.
Can I combine therapy and medication for depression?
Yes. Many patients use both together, and the two often work better as a pair than either alone. Whether that fits you, and which therapy approach makes sense, is decided during your evaluation, never assumed in advance.
Does Medicaid cover depression treatment here?
Yes. Medicaid is one of the ten plans we accept for evaluation, medication management and therapy, and coverage details are confirmed during your free 15-minute consultation before you book a paid visit.
Can my first visit for depression be online?
Yes. A full psychiatric evaluation for depression can be completed entirely by telehealth anywhere in Ohio, which some patients prefer on days when getting out of the house is part of the struggle itself.
Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation
Call or email me for a free 15-minute consultation now if you want to ask questions before booking your first evaluation for depression.
Depression is one of the diagnoses addressed at Monet Behavioral Health Center. Return to mental health services in Akron for the full range of care we offer.
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