Believe to Achieve Wellness (B2AW) is known for the provision of services in the following areas:
Many area doctors, school teachers and priests recognize Kay Metzler as the “go-to” trusted resource to assess and treat the following:
This is your view for those who elect to use teletherapy.
Private pay is the preferred choice of many seeking counseling even if you Opt Out of using of the insurances above. Some clients choose not to use their insurance provider for a variety of reasons such as a high deductible or a desire to more fully protect access to their mental health information.
Individual counseling rates
Private pay rates vary based on your household income. Please call or 330-595-9006 for details.
Many clients are choosing ART and now enjoying more peace after years of building anxiety, depression and trauma.
ART often takes 90 minutes which is not covered by insurance. Many are paying privately for what be fully resolved in as little as 1 ART session or sometimes clients return with additional “themes or flavors” that are also plaguing them for a national average of <4 ART sessions.
ART costs are:
Household Income | Initial Assessment | Hourly Rate for 53 Minute Session (Normal Business Hours) |
Under $30,000 | $100 | $85 |
$30-$49,999 | $120 | $100 |
$50-$80,000 | $150 | $120 |
Over $80,000 | $180 | $150 |
If not billed through insurance, Initial Assessments are $180/hour unless a prior arrangement has been made using the Sliding Fee Scale. These assessments occur during your first meeting and then are scheduled formally to occur again on an annual basis to review progress, formally update treatment plans and discuss your progress. The annual intake typically occurs in the month of January each year for most clients.
Couples & Family Therapy Rates
Couples & Family Therapy is $180 for 53 minutes or $250 for 90 minutes. Extended or after hours time is billed at $100/hour in 15 minute increments (unless the session is after hours.
Prepare\Enrich Premarital and Marital Assessments incur a one-time fee of $50 paid during the initial appointment or when determined it is necessary during the course of therapy. This fee is not reimbursed if both partners do not complete the assessment.
Out of Network
At your request, we can email a statement for you to submit to your insurance company for Out of Network (OON) benefits or as a Super Bill for those who pay privately. To learn your OON benefits and deductible amounts which typically re-start each January 1st, please contact your insurance company.
Need extra time to process?
What do you do when you finally “hit” on the real root of what brought you to counseling and the session time is over? If your therapist can extend the session, the following fees can be added onto your regular co-pay or private pay rate. (Your insurance company likely will not pay for the extra time.)
Household Income | Extended Time (Normal Business Hours) | Hourly Rate (After business hours and holidays) |
Under $30,000 | $100/hour, billed in 15 minute increments | $100/hour, billed in 15 minute increments |
$30-$49,999 | $100/hour, billed in 15 minute increments | $120/hour, billed in 15 minute increments |
$50-$80,000 | $100/hour, billed in 15 minute increments | $150/hour, billed in 15 minute increments |
Over $80,000 | $100/hour, billed in 15 minute increments | $150/hour, billed in 15 minute increments |
Cancellation Policy
Fee Schedule Updates
Clients will be given notice of any significant updates to the Fee Schedule. Insurance reimbursement rates may fluctuate and sometimes without notice to your therapist. Your therapist will provide updates in the most timely manner possible. Updates may be provided by an insurance company even after you complete your services with B2AW.
Please inform your therapist of any changes provided by your employer or insurance company with as much notice as possible to avoid an interruption in your sessions.
Telehealth vs. In-person Appointments
The majority of B2AW clients choose the convenience of teletherapy even for children over the age of 10. Telehealth is preferred for a number of reasons including time saved driving to Green, Ohio and the ability to demonstrate and apply skills in your environment where you are comfortable.
Few items to keep in mind:
List of Questions to Ask your Insurance Provider
While B2AW’s biller will verify your insurance during or after your screening call, it is preferred that each prospective client call their insurance provider as well. Occasionally, conflicting information is provided and it is preferred to know that prior to starting therapy.
When you call, please note the name of insurance representative, date and time of your call. Please email billing@b2awellness.com the following information:
Need extra time to process?
What do you do when you finally “hit” on the real root of what brought you to counseling or we need to plan for safety and the session time is over? If your therapist can extend the session, the following fees can be added onto your regular rate at $25 for each extra 15 minutes ($50 for an extra half hour). This charge will also apply when safety planning needs to occur and extends a session beyond 45 or 53 minutes. For example, a typical 53-minute session needs 75 minutes, $25 would be added to the session to attend to your needs.
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. A receptionist cannot 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.
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: 9 AM-7 PM
Tuesday: 12 PM-5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM-5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM-3 PM
Friday: As Needed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed