You deserve a therapist who actually gets it — not just whoever has an opening.
Finding a good therapist in Ohio is harder than it should be. Waitlists are long, good fits are rare, and if you live outside a major city the options get thin fast.
Savannah DiPaola, LPC holds an active Ohio therapy license and is currently accepting new telehealth clients across the state. Sessions are 60 minutes, depth-oriented, and focused on real understanding — not coping checklists.
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Sessions are held over secure video. You'll need a private space and a reliable internet connection — that's it. No waiting room, no parking, no scheduling around traffic.
Many clients find that being in their own space — their home, their car, a private office — actually helps them feel safer to open up. The screen doesn't create distance. It just removes logistics.
Online therapy at Balance You is a strong fit for:
Anxiety, chronic worry, overthinking, and high-functioning anxiety
Life transitions — career shifts, relationship changes, identity questions, relocation, post-graduation
Personal growth, self-esteem, and recurring relationship patterns
Adults who want to understand themselves more deeply, not just feel better day to day
Busy schedules that make in-person appointments difficult
People who feel more comfortable opening up from their own space
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If you're in acute crisis or need a higher level of care, in-person or more intensive support may be more appropriate. But for the vast majority of Ohio adults looking for a licensed therapist they can actually connect with, online therapy is just as effective as sitting in an office — and significantly easier to fit into real life.
Balance You Counseling offers online therapy to Ohio residents statewide. Whether you're in a major city with a therapist on every corner or a rural county where the nearest office is an hour away, online therapy in Ohio means access to depth-oriented, 60-minute sessions with a licensed Ohio therapist — without the commute, the waitlist, or the geographic limitation.
Cincinnati
Columbus
Cleveland
Dayton
Akron
Toledo
Youngstown
Canton
Springfield
Hamilton
And beyond across all 88 Ohio counties. Online therapy in Ohio means no matter where you are in the state — urban, suburban, or rural — you can access depth-oriented, licensed therapy without leaving home.
Is Balance You Counseling licensed to see therapy clients in Ohio?
Yes. Savannah DiPaola, LPC holds an active therapy license issued by the Ohio State Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. She is legally authorized to provide telehealth therapy to any adult who is a resident of Ohio.
How do I find a good online therapist in Ohio?
You can search Psychology Today or TherapyDen and filter by Ohio and telehealth. Balance You Counseling & Wellness, based in Lexington, KY, offers telehealth sessions to adults throughout the state. Savannah DiPaola, LPC is licensed in Ohio and accepts new telehealth clients.
How much does online therapy cost in Ohio?
Sessions at Balance You Counseling are $95 for 60 minutes. The practice is private pay — insurance is not billed directly. A superbill is provided so Ohio clients can submit for potential reimbursement through their plan's out-of-network benefits.
Does online therapy in Ohio take insurance?
Balance You Counseling does not bill insurance directly. Many Ohio clients with PPO plans recover a portion of session costs by submitting superbills to their insurer. If direct insurance billing is essential, Psychology Today's insurance filter is a good way to find in-network Ohio providers.
Is online therapy as effective as seeing a therapist in person in Ohio?
Yes, for most adults and most concerns. Research consistently shows telehealth therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person therapy — particularly for anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth work. Many Ohio clients find being in their own space actually helps them open up more easily than sitting in an unfamiliar office.
I live in rural Ohio and there are no therapists nearby. Can telehealth help?
Yes — this is one of the most important things telehealth solves for Ohio. Many rural Ohio counties have very few mental health providers and months-long waitlists. Balance You Counseling can see any Ohio resident via telehealth, regardless of location. No commute, no waitlist.
What is the difference between Balance You and therapy apps like BetterHelp?
App-based platforms match you with available therapists through an algorithm — often with shorter sessions, frequent therapist changes, and limited continuity. At Balance You Counseling, you work consistently with one licensed Ohio therapist in 60-minute, depth-oriented sessions. The relationship and continuity are central to how the work actually produces change.
Do I need a diagnosis to start online therapy in Ohio?
No. Many Ohio clients start without any diagnosis. Anxiety you've never had a name for, a life transition that's left you unsteady, patterns you keep repeating, or just a general sense that something isn't working — none of those require a formal diagnosis. That's enough to start.
What is depth-oriented therapy and how is it different from CBT?
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Depth-oriented therapy goes underneath — exploring the history, emotional patterns, and beliefs that drive those thoughts and behaviors in the first place. For Ohio adults who've tried CBT or skills-based approaches and still feel stuck, depth-oriented therapy often makes a significant difference because it works at the root level.
What should I do if I'm in Ohio and experiencing a mental health crisis?
Balance You Counseling is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room. Ohio residents can also text 4HOPE to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line.
