Access Counseling Services
Behavioral Health • Middletown, OH
About
Access Counseling Services is a private mental health care company based in Middletown, Ohio (HQ at 4464 S Dixie Hwy, Middletown, 45005). Key leadership includes Julia Pellegrini LPCC-S (Director of Trauma Services, EMDR trained), Brandy Slavens (Sr. Executive Director of Operations), Stephen Cahill (Director of AOD Services), and Mariah Bingham (Clinical Director of Adult Services & Performance Improvement). What’s on offer - Services: Psychiatric-therapy oriented mental health care (staff include clinical counselors and therapists; roles span clinical, operations, and administrative functions). - Locations: United States offices primarily in Middletown, OH (HQ at 4464 S Dixie Hwy) with international presence. - Career note: The firm was actively hiring master’s level mental health therapists as of March 2025 (office-based and school-based roles noted). Web presence and reach - Website: accesscounselingservices.com - Primary audience appears to be in the United States. Reviews - Employer rating: 2.7/5.0 across 7 reviews (questions around work-life balance, compensation, culture, and career opportunities).
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
4464 S Dixie Hwy, Middletown, OH 45005, USA
Phone
(513) 649-8008
acsinternship@acscounseling.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What forms are required for new patients or referrals?
To expedite the appointment process, access the electronic intake forms provided by Access Counseling Services. Upon arrival, bring the completed paperwork, a copy of your personal ID/Driver’s License, and your most recent health insurance card. If referred by the Court system, also bring a copy of the court order.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com: 3.09/5 (89 reviews)
- Recovered.org: 4.03/5 (Trustscore) (Not explicitly stated)
- Rehab.com (Central Avenue location): 2.79/5 (17 reviews)
- Birdeye: Not explicitly stated (113 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some patients describe therapists and staff as caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable
- Some clients report that the program and staff support have helped them improve their lives
Common complaints
- Reports of administrative miscommunication, including failure to submit required paperwork for court-mandated programs, potentially causing legal issues for patients
- Concerns regarding medication management and clinical judgment by some practitioners
- Negative experiences regarding administrative support, record-keeping, and billing issues
- Patients reporting feeling unheard or dissatisfied with the therapeutic process
"Clients have complained about miscommunication at the site and describe certain therapists as not being clear in their reporting and endangering the freedom of clients in court mandated programs."
— AddictionTreatmentServices.com"So I ended up having a warrant because of all the miscommunication from this place. They were no help and they did not do what they were supposed to do..."
— LocalityBiz (user review)"Others, however, praise the care they have received and describe their therapists and administrative staff as caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable. Many past patients say that the program and the caring staff have helped them change their lives."
— AddictionTreatmentServices.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Lauren A. Hunt - Clinical Social Worker in Middletown, OH — May 14, 2026
- Debbie Centers — Jun 1, 2026
- Lauren Lewis, LISW - LifeStance Health — Aug 3, 2025
- Ohio Medication Management 101 | Mason Family Counseling — Nov 18, 2025
- TMS Therapy - Dayton Behavioral Care — Apr 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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