Psychotherapy Practice – Blue Star Family Counseling Services, Inc.
Blue Star Family Counseling Services, Inc. is a non-profit mental health and psychotherapy organization located at 2996 State Route 5 (Elm Rd Ext.), Suite B, in Cortland, Ohio 44410. The practice specializes in trauma-informed therapy, with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) identified as its primary treatment modality, supplemented by other therapeutic approaches.
Amber Stiles-Bodnar serves as Co-Founder and Clinical Director of the organization. The broader clinical staff consists of licensed psychotherapists, though individual clinician names and specific credentials are not enumerated on the homepage.
Individual psychotherapy services address trauma, addiction and high-risk lifestyles, generational trauma, codependency, and Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) issues. The practice specifically names several populations it serves, including trauma survivors, neurodivergent individuals, professionals in high-risk occupations such as police officers, first responders, military personnel, and medical professionals, as well as individuals who have experienced systemic discrimination. The organization describes its approach as holistic, integrating wellness resources alongside traditional psychotherapy.
In addition to psychotherapy, the organization operates the Blue Star Wellness Center, which provides holistic wellness services and personal growth resources through additional practitioners separate from the psychotherapy team. The practice also maintains a blog and a newsletter for clients and community members interested in updates on classes and workshops.
Blue Star Family Counseling Services, Inc. holds an affiliation with Give an Hour, a non-profit organization that provides pro bono mental health services. Information regarding session formats, insurance acceptance, and self-pay rates is not specified on the homepage.
Contact: phone (330) 282-4301; email bluestar@bluestarfamilycounseling.com. Prospective clients can reach the practice through these channels to inquire about current availability, services, and scheduling.