At Open Water Counseling & Recovery, we believe that healing happens through genuine relationships, consistent care, and clinical excellence. Founded as a family-owned practice in Northeast Ohio, we’ve grown into a multi-site behavioral health provider serving individuals, families, and communities across the region.
We’re proud to walk with people through some of life’s hardest seasons – offering evidence-based therapy, addiction recovery services, psychiatric medication management, and on-site care in over 50 long-term care facilities. Our services are accessible to individuals 12 and up, with same-day appointments and walk-in psychiatric care available.
Our team is known for going above and beyond, not because we have to, but because we want to. We’re not a national chain or a cold clinical system. We’re local, responsive, and built on real human connection. Every person we serve is seen, respected, and supported with care that’s both professional and personal.
With specialties that span mental health, addiction, trauma, long-term psychiatric care, and community-based services, our diverse team is equipped to walk through any difficulty with any patient, going beyond basic treatment plans and clinical checklists.
If you're looking for compassionate care that meets you where you are, we’re here to help you take the next step. We offer a full continuum of care, including:
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Thomas is the founder and president of Open Water Counseling and Recovery, a growing mental health and addiction services agency based in Northeast Ohio. His passion for this work is deeply personal—born from his own journey through recovery. Thomas made it his life’s mission to help others find a way forward. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, he has worked across a variety of settings, including inpatient care, community outreach, youth and adolescent services, geriatric support, substance use treatment, and private practice. These experiences, combined with his personal story, shaped the vision behind Open Water: to create a safe, supportive space where healing feels possible—even when it seems out of reach. Today, Open Water is thoughtfully designed to empower individuals to rediscover their strength, overcome life’s toughest challenges, and begin building the life they truly deserve.
Contact our team today to take the first step in your healing journey. Find a location and time that works for you!
