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Trauma, anxiety, learning disabilities, career decisions – all can lead to significant stress and worry among kids and teens as well as their families. We work with kids, teens, and families in a setting that is comfortable for them so that we can identify the issues they are struggling with and find solutions that work.
At Believe to Achieve Wellness, we acknowledge that some stress is normal for young people today, but sometimes life brings more than they can handle. We help kids and teens who have experienced or are dealing with:
Have you been approached by a teacher or school staff member suggesting your child may have ADHD or a learning disability, or that he or she may be autistic? B2AW can help!
For teens heading toward high school graduation, a big source of stress and anxiety is choosing a college and major course of study. We understand this is the biggest decision of their lives up to this point, so our career coaching starts with a personality assessment so we can help teens target possible colleges and narrow down potential majors that are a good fit.
We work with high school freshmen through seniors to help them through this decision. Our program includes:
From fear that you are going about things the wrong way to concern about behavioral issues, the stresses and challenges of parenting can be significant. We can help you help your child, drawing on years of experience using a goal-focused approach that builds strategies aimed at empowering your child, so you get results and your child is successful.
Busy parents today often feel they are not there for their children or that they are missing out on important milestones. When a child appears to be struggling with behavior issues, interaction with peers, or school adjustments, many parents feel at a loss as to how they can help.
Our parenting coaching targets these challenges.
If you need help understanding your child, the dynamics of dealing with siblings, or simply support and assurance that you are on the right track, contact us.
Each person present at the IEP meeting has some key piece of the puzzle that can collaborate with Kay to:
To bridge the needs of Students, Parents and Schools, Kay Metzler is often the consultant asked by school districts or parents to sift through the various concerns and behaviors that overlap and look like ADHD, autism, learning disorder, anxiety, and depression. Kay will work with the family and school to formally diagnose and treat the mental health symptoms. She often stays involved through the drafting of any potential Service Plans, 504 Plan or IEPs.
Each person present at the IEP meeting has some key piece of the puzzle to contribute to 1. determine your child’s diagnosis, 2. navigate the process to gather data for a possible plan, 3. draft collaboratively the Service Plan, 504 Plan or IEP. As a parent you have the right to invite anyone who has knows your child well. Kay is often invited by parents to these key meetings for your child and in between meetings, will co-draft these modifications and interventions to ideally have a more solid plan that fits better from the beginning
As a School Counselor and Mental Health therapist based in area schools, Kay Metzler is well prepared to quickly become an integral part of your child’s team and “get to the bottom quickly” working with parents and the school team to develop possible solutions. The time for Kay’s expertise is billed often using both insurance and consultation fee. The educational consultation fee is $150 per hour plus compensation for travel time to/from the school site for onsite evaluations, team meetings and key Service Plan, 504 or IEP meetings. Costs will be outlined at each stage of the planning process and could be eligible for a sliding fee scale.
Yes and no. A school can consult with Kay Metzler regarding a particular student and brainstorm ideas and feedback. In general, it benefits the student/child and school the best if the student/child becomes a client of Believe to Achieve Wellness, even if it is for a specific purpose and set period of time. For example, Kay is viewed as the expert to decipher the myriad of overlapping symptoms and with the team’s feedback, determine the better diagnostic fit and plan of action. Typically, a minimum of 4 appointments with your child plus appointments with schoolteachers, aids, school counselors and parents is needed to develop the best plan of action to benefit your child at home and school. Accelerated Resolution Therapy is also often the “fast track approach” to more quickly arrive at the root cause of certain behaviors saving months of ongoing frustration and decreasing the overwhelm that can be so defeating.
Clients travel across the state of Ohio for regular in-person therapy and intensive Accelerated Resolution Therapy sessions in the primary office in Akron, near Green, Ohio. Some observation and IEP meetings are arranged onsite at your child’s school. B2AW also offers remote teletherapy using HIPAA-secure technology.
NOTE: Someone is in the Akron location only during limited hours for set In-person appointments with existing clients. The Garage Business Suites is an office building that encompasses a variety of businesses. A receptionist is not available to answer counseling inquiries in person or manage “walk-in” requests. Please connect with Believe to Achieve Wellness by email or phone to arrange any in-person meetings. Thank you.
B2AW offers teletherapy and in-person sessions. For those who prefer to meet in person, the primary office is located in Akron, near Green, Ohio. Meetings can also be arranged at your child’s school with teachers and staff who know your child the best.
NOTE: Someone is in the Akron location only during limited hours for set In-person appointments with existing clients. The Garage Business Suites is an office building that encompasses a variety of businesses. A receptionist is not available to answer counseling inquiries in person or manage “walk-in” requests. Please connect with Believe to Achieve Wellness by email or phone to arrange any in-person meetings. Thank you.
The Garage Business Suites
2623 S. Arlington Rd. Suite 6
Akron, OH 444319
Text 330-595-9006 upon arrival
Mailing Address
4735 Massillon Rd. Unit 212
Green, OH 44232
Monday: 11 AM-9 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM-5 PM
Wednesday: 12 PM-5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM-5 PM
Friday: As Needed
Saturday: Closed
