Behavioral Health

What is Behavioral Health?

Behavioral health covers how your behaviors, emotions, and ability to manage daily life align, and is essential for your overall wellness,

At Valley View Health Centers, we recognize that life's challenges can affect your mental health and well-being. We're here to offer a supportive space where you can seek help without judgment. Here you can open up, learn possibilities for change, and find the steps to achieve what has seemed impossible.

We can help you with issues like anxiety, depression, stress, and substance use and help with ways to improve your mental health and give you tools to better cope with life's challenges.

We provide a compassionate and supportive approach to make sure you feel comfortable and understood. Your well-being is our top priority. Here, YOU matter.

And what's unique about you matters too. We embrace and celebrate who you are at the core and hope to empower you in understanding your truest self.

Remember, you're never alone on this journey—our team is here to support you every step of the way.

Our Behavioral Health Team

Stephanie Craft

LISW-S

Director of Behavioral Health

Rebecca Hall

LISW-S, LICDC

Joy Puckett

LISW

Julia Thomes

LSW

Megan Conley

LSW

Tessa Gore

LPCC

Taylor Hardy-Odle

LPC

Alyse Klupenger

LISW-S

Kim Phipps

LPCC-S

Jamie Eichenlaub

PMHNP

Crystal Jordan

PMHNP

Andrea Brown

PMHNP

Eric Downey

PMHNP

Kelly Echols

LPCC

Katie Radford

LSW

Curry Craft

BH Staff Support Dog

Therapy is more affordable than many expect.

For most insured individuals in Southern Ohio, therapy sessions typically cost between $0 to $75 per hour depending on their insurance plan. Medicaid patients often pay little to nothing, while Medicare and commercial insurance patients usually have moderate copays or coinsurance. Many insurance plans cover therapy extensively, especially if you use in-network providers.

Ohio Medicaid Behavioral Health Coverage
- Ohio Department of Medicaid: https://medicaid.ohio.gov
- Medicaid typically has very low or no copays for therapy sessions.
Medicare Mental Health Benefits
- Medicare official site: https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/mental-health-care
- Medicare Part B covers outpatient therapy with a 20% coinsurance after deductible.
UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Humana Plans
- Official insurance provider websites outline mental health coverage and copay ranges (examples):
  - UnitedHealthcare: https://www.uhc.com/behavioral-health
  - Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield: https://www.anthem.com/behavioral-health/
  - Aetna: https://www.aetna.com/individuals-families/health-insurance/behavioral-health.html
  - Cigna: https://www.cigna.com/individuals-families/health-insurance/mental-health
  - Humana: https://www.humana.com/behavioral-health
Molina Healthcare & CareSource (Ohio Medicaid Managed Care Plans)
- Molina Healthcare Ohio: https://www.molinahealthcare.com/providers/oh/behavioral-health/
- CareSource Ohio: https://www.caresource.com/ohio/behavioral-health/
Local Provider Network Pricing
- Some local OhioHealth and OHS provider network info from OhioHealth official site: https://www.ohiohealth.com/services/behavioral-health/

You May Qualify For Sliding Fee Scale On Your Behavioral Health Sessions

Patients may qualify for a sliding scale fee based on their income, household size, and financial situation. This fee structure is designed to make mental health therapy more affordable for individuals and families with limited resources. Eligibility typically requires verification of income through documentation such as pay stubs, tax returns, or proof of government assistance. Our sliding scale program helps ensure that everyone has access to quality counseling services regardless of their ability to pay the full fee.

If you think you may qualify, please contact our office to discuss your situation and learn more about the application process.