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Lois and John Orr Family Behavioral Health Center

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We specialize in mental health care for patients ages 5-18 at our locations in Akron, Boardman, Canton and Mansfield. Our treatments are based on proven research. Our team includes psychiatrists and mental health therapists who work with patients and their families.

To help more children and teens receive the mental health treatment they need, Akron Children’s psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health therapists provide a wide range of behavioral health services.

Our doctors and mental health therapists:

  • Provide mental health counseling for the patient and their family.
  • Help with mental health medication management.
  • Assist children who have social problems, behavior issues, emotional difficulties or family challenges.
  • Provide special support for patients dealing with the stress of medical conditions.
  • Help children who are staying in the hospital and need mental health support.
  • Staff the Akron and Boardman emergency rooms, to help kids with a mental health crisis get the right level of care.

We help with:

  • Traumatic stress from difficult events.
  • Stress of ongoing illness or medical conditions.
  • Depression and anxiety.
  • Development and learning difficulties.
  • Changes in eating patterns.
  • Problems within the family.
  • Thoughts of suicide.
  • Behavioral issues.

Intensive Outpatient Program, Akron

Akron Children's Intensive Outpatient Program, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 2
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-3856
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Hours

Monday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Department: 330-543-5015

Partial Hospitalization Program, Akron

Akron Children's Partial Hospitalization Program, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 2
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-3856
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Hours

Monday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Appointments: 330-543-5015

Behavioral Health, Akron

Akron Children's Behavioral Health, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 2
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-3856
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Hours

Monday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Appointments: 330-543-5015

Behavioral Health, Boardman

Akron Children's Behavioral Health, Boardman
Teegan Kamzelski Building
6614 Southern Boulevard
Building E
Boardman, Ohio 44512
Fax: 330-746-9152
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Appointments: 330-543-5015

Behavioral Health, Canton

Akron Children's Behavioral Health, Canton
626 30th St. NW
Canton, Ohio 44709
Fax: 330-956-7410
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Department: 330-543-5015

Behavioral Health, Mansfield

Akron Children's Behavioral Health, Mansfield
1027 S. Trimble Rd
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
Fax: 419-774-6444
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Appointments: 330-543-5015

DEPARTMENT CHAIR:

Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD

Chair, Pediatric Psychiatry and Psychology; The Lois C. Orr Endowed Chair in Pediatric Psychiatry

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DEPARTMENT HEADS:
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Katherine Lamparyk, PsyD

Director of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; Child and Adolescent Psychologist

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PHYSICIANS/PROVIDERS:
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Sumru Bilge-Johnson, MD

Educational Director, Child Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; Training Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program; Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Charles Brown, DO

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Rohan Das, DO

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Kayli Deckert, DO

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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Allison Griesmer, PhD

Child and Adolescent Psychologist

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Carmen Harlan, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Elena Hissett, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Selena Magalotti, MD, FAPA

Regional Medical Director, Western Region; Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Ayla Mapes, PhD

Child and Adolescent Psychologist

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Daniela Marcella Bromberg, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Laura Markley, MD

Medical Director, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry; Medical Director, Addiction Services; President-Elect, Medical Staff; Community Pediatrics Liaison; Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; General Pediatrician - Adolescent Medicine

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Rihab Mohamed, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; Medical Director, Partial Hospitalization Program

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Susan Neilan, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Jonathan Pentz, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Michael Redovian, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Jeffrey Smith, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Jason Spivey, Sr., MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD

Chair, Pediatric Psychiatry and Psychology; The Lois C. Orr Endowed Chair in Pediatric Psychiatry

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Tiffany Thomas-Lakia, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Crystal Thomas-Rozea, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Kevin Triemstra, PhD

Director, Pediatric Psychology Fellowship Program; Pediatric Psychologist

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Jordan Weith, PhD

Child and Adolescent Psychologist

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Chelsea Weyand, PsyD, ABPP

Interim Director of Psychology, Behavioral Health and NeuroBehavioral Health; Pediatric Psychologist

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NURSE PRACTITIONERS/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS:
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Emily Best, MSN, PMHNP-CNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Anand Brahmbhatt, MSN, APRN-CNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Kelli Elmore, APRN-PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Brittany Gajarsky, APRN-CNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Pracitioner

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Kristine Graham, MSN, PMHNP-CNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Anna Grzebieniak, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Andrea Hall, APRN-CNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Taylor Marcum, MSN, APRN-CNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Karen McDaniels, MSN, APRN-CNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Marlea Monti, APRN-CNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Andrea Nelson, MSN, APRN-CNP

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Samuel Olsen, MSN, APRN-PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner

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Kristen Rone, APRN-CNP, APRN-CNS

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Kelly Snavely, MSN, PMHNP-CNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Tracy Taylor, MSN, APRN-CNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Christine Curry, LPCC-S, ATR

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Mental Health Therapist

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Drena Mongo, LPCC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

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Victoria Oblisk, LPC

Substance Use and Mental Health Therapist

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Catherine Thier, LPCC-S, IMFT-S

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What families are saying…

“We have been so pleased with the care our son has received! Everyone is caring and kind- we truly feel like our son is getting the help he deserves and needs. Dr Bromberg is absolutely wonderful! She actively listens to our concerns and provides thorough education on all of our treatment options. She is patient, kind, and truly cares. We are so glad to have found her.”

— Anonymous

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