It can only get better from here.
Individual therapy and social work for adults.
Turning pain from the past into power for the future.
Located in Ohio and available virtually.
Do you feel like the world was not built for you?
Do you feel like you never have enough time or energy?
I can help you clear up your schedule and mental state. We can work on setting boundaries with distractions and getting you to spend more time off your phone. We can build healthy habits like drinking more water, smoking less, eating more nutritious meals, and practicing yoga or stretching.
You will start to fall in love with reading, writing, and alone time. It will feel easier to streamline your kitchen and closet to freshen your style and let go of what no longer serves you. If you are reading this it means you have already started to do the work, so good job!
Are you feeling totally overwhelmed?
We live in a big, broken system.
It is too easy for marginalized people to fall through the cracks. Practicing good self-care can seem so secondary when we must juggle school with employment with caring for loved ones and keeping up with housework. Together we will use coping skills, de-cluttering, and time management to put yourself first and improve productivity.
Services offered
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Therapy
Individual psychotherapy. 30 min for $50 or 60 min for $100. I am in network with some insurance plans, HSAs, and accept self-pay clients.
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Social Work
Linkage to resources and support. I can help with applying for benefits, summary of treatment letters, finding social groups, and more.
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Education
Consultation. Learn how to better support students, clients, or loved ones who are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, or living with trauma.
“If I had a penny for my thoughts, I’d be a millionaire.”
Shadrach - The Beastie Boys
Meet Ziggy (that’s me!)
Licensed Independent Social Worker
ey how ya doin?? I was born and raised in New Jersey, only one train stop away from Manhattan, and I have the accent to go along with it. I went to Stockton University for my BSW in 2015 and Rutgers University for MSW in 2019. I passed my independent exam in 2023 and started my private practice that same year. I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Ohio Counseling Association.
I am a Open Path Member Therapist and I can see other therapists for a reduced rate if neeeded. I also love working with students. I write a monthly self-care article for two different community zines that share my words with over 3,000 people!
It can feel overwhelming to just start talking about life, so I support my clients in creating timelines, family trees, expressive art, and lists. We practice self-soothing and meditation together. I like to think I am good at understanding things or figuring things out. I’ve been told I am insightful, intelligent, and able to see what others cannot.
Authenticity is important because it helps me connect with others. Connection is important because I like being able to help people and make them laugh. Helping people is important because I like to make a difference.
I live with fibromyalgia and I have a lot of tattoos, piercings, and body modifications. I have been vegan since 2013 and I am happy to share aspects of identity that feel good. I am a crust punk and I worked at Hot Topic in the mall for 10 years. I enjoy punk, ska, emo, nu-metal and alternative music from the 80s, 90s, and early 00s. I live with my partner, dog, and our two cats.
-Maya Angelou
“Do the best you can until you know better.
Then when you know better, do better.”
Reach Out
Take the first step and schedule
a free consultation.
We will start with a free 15-minute consultation by phone or video. It’s important that you feel comfortable with your therapist, and I’ll help you decide if I’m the right fit for you.
I use Headway for insurance and scheduling and I use Therapynotes for my documentation and video calls. I will send you links to both portals. I do not have an office and I only see clients through phone and video calls.
Serving residents across OH
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, & Marriage and Family Therapist Board #: I.2304692
FAQs
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If you’re a new client, please schedule a free 15-minute consultation call to determine if I am a good fit for you.
If you are a returning client interested in scheduling, please email me at ziggy@altandrotherapy.com. -
I am currently in-network with the following plans:
-Aetna
-Anthem | Elevance
-BlueCross and BlueShield
-Carelon Behavioral Health
-Cigna and Evernorth
-Oscar Health
-Oxford
-UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBHI use Headway to communicate with them. It’s important to know that just because you have in-network insurance, this likely does not mean you will not have any out-of-pocket cost for sessions. I encourage you to reach out to your insurance provider to fully understand your coverage. I know navigating insurance can be a pain - but Headway is usually pretty helpful!
If I am out of network with your insurance company, your insurance may offer out of network benefits, which means you can see me and get reimbursed by your insurance company for therapy session costs.As much as I would love to take on Medicaid / Medicare / Tricare clients, I am not in network at this time.
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At this time I am offering sessions via telehealth only. I facilitate sessions through a HIPAA-compliant portal which you can access through Therapy Notes.
Meeting in Person
- There can be a lot of overlap, shared resources, and friend groups in small communities. It is important to remember this is okay as long as a conversation is had during session around expectations and needs.
- If I see you in public or in a shared space, I CANNOT say hello or acknowledge you first. This is to protect your confidentiality. You are welcome to say hello to me if you would like to. Please know I am limited to what I can say back.
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I have cancellation and late policies in place which protect the time set aside for you. The best way to get in touch is to call/text (380)-243-2592 or email ziggy@altandrotherapy.com. You can also cancel your session through the Headway portal.
- All cancellations require 24-hour notice. Cancellations outside the 24-hour window will be charged the full price of $100. This means if you are scheduled for Monday at 9, I will need to know if you cannot make it by Sunday at 9.
- If you are more than 15 minutes late for your session it is considered a cancellation.
- It will be free to reschedule to another time during the same week (if it is available, but I cannot promise I will have openings).
- Everyone will get one free cancellation every 12 months and will be held to these expectations afterward.
The cancellation fee is in place for a few reasons:
It allows me to keep my schedule more consistent, which in turn allows me to show up more grounded and centered for my clients. It allows me to better allocate my time for training, continuing education, and planning that helps me support my clients. It is important to me to keep a caseload I can serve well and to not overbook myself. The cancellation fee is in no way punitive or an assessment of whether a client has a “good” reason to cancel.