Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Mahoning Valley
Founded in 2010, Preferred Care Counseling has grown from a small office in Poland, Ohio, to a 4,000-square-foot treatment center with multiple locations across the Mahoning Valley. Our team of over 30 licensed clinicians, including counselors, social workers, and psychologists, is dedicated to providing client-centered mental health services tailored to individuals, couples, families, and children. We specialize in evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and more, with a commitment to empowering clients through personalized treatment plans.Our services include individual therapy, couples and family therapy, play therapy, tele-therapy partnerships, and specialized programs addressing chronic pain, addiction, and behavioral disorders. We accept most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, and collaborate with local organizations to expand access to care. With decades of combined experience, our team prioritizes confidentiality, compassion, and community impact, ensuring clients receive the highest standard of mental health support.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples & Family Therapy
Play Therapy
Tele-Therapy
Employee Assistance Program
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 licensed clinicians with expertise in mental health and behavioral disorders.
- Our client-centered approach prioritizes personalized treatment plans for lasting results.
- We offer tele-therapy partnerships for flexible, accessible care options.
- Multiple locations across the Mahoning Valley ensure convenient access to services.
- Our team collaborates with local organizations to enhance community mental health resources.
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy provides a confidential space for clients to address personal challenges with licensed professionals. Our counselors use evidence-based techniques to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Clients gain self-awareness, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful life changes in a supportive environment.
Couples & Family Therapy
Couples and family therapy focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts within relationships. Our clinicians help families and partners understand dynamics affecting their interactions, develop healthier patterns, and strengthen emotional connections through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
Play Therapy
Play therapy helps children express emotions and process experiences through guided play activities. Specially trained therapists use this approach to address behavioral issues, trauma, and emotional challenges in a developmentally appropriate, non-threatening environment that fosters healing and growth.
Tele-Therapy
Tele-therapy offers remote mental health support through secure digital platforms. This service provides flexibility for clients unable to attend in-person sessions, maintaining the same professional standards and therapeutic effectiveness while ensuring accessibility from any location.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program addresses work-related stress and personal challenges affecting job performance. Confidential counseling services help employees manage issues like burnout, interpersonal conflicts, and life transitions, promoting workplace well-being and productivity.
People
Joe Humphries
Clinic Director
Joe Humphries leads clinical operations at Preferred Care Counseling, overseeing service delivery and staff development across multiple Ohio locations.
Michele Hawn
Clinic Director
Michele Hawn holds a Master of Educational Guidance and Counseling from the University of Akron, specializing in marriage and family therapy for over two decades.
Michelle Tringhese
Director of Clinical Services
Michelle Tringhese brings 12+ years of clinical experience working with diverse populations in outpatient and inpatient mental health settings across Ohio.
Dr. Aime Bonar
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Aime Bonar holds a doctorate in Psychology and specializes in evidence-based treatments for mood disorders and trauma-related conditions.
Valerie Treisch-Chirdon
Licensed Social Worker
Valerie Treisch-Chirdon has over 25 years of experience addressing relationship issues, life transitions, and anxiety disorders in teens and adults.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and play therapy, along with tele-therapy partnerships and specialized programs for anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and Workers Compensation coverage.
Are your counselors licensed professionals?
All our clinicians are state-licensed mental health professionals with specialized training in their respective fields.
Do you offer online therapy options?
Yes, we partner with tele-therapy providers to offer secure virtual counseling sessions for remote access to care.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients across the Mahoning Valley with offices in Poland, Warren, Canfield, and Howland, Ohio.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us through our website or call our office to connect with a team member who will help schedule your initial consultation.
