ACE Psychological Services

02/11/2026

Behind the scenes, we’re in the final stages of preparing our new ACE suite in Lancaster, and we’re excited to be expanding our presence in the community. 🛠️✨
As part of that growth, we’ve welcomed new therapists at our Lancaster location, and they currently have immediate openings. If you’ve been thinking about counseling but have run into waitlists or timing challenges, this may be a great window to get started.
We serve Lancaster and the surrounding areas, supporting individuals and couples with concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, relationship and marital challenges, anger management, substance use and addiction, mood and personality disorders, women’s issues, spirituality, and major life transitions. We also offer testing and evaluation services when appropriate. 🤍
📍 In-person and telehealth available
👉 Learn more or schedule at https://acepsychological.com/
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01/28/2026

💛 Invisible Scars Redeemed | A Free Healing Group for Women 💛

Not all wounds are visible.
Emotional, relational, domestic, and spiritual abuse can leave deep marks on identity, confidence, and self-worth.

Invisible Scars Redeemed is a six-week, trauma-informed group created to support women on a journey toward healing and restoration. In a safe and supportive space, participants will engage in therapeutic discussion, education, and restorative self-care practices including breathwork and guided meditation.

🗓 Mondays | March 9 – April 13
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 575 Industrial Parkway, Heath, Ohio
💲 No cost to participants (fully supported by ACE Psychological Services as part of our community outreach)

👩‍⚕️ Co-Facilitators:
Sarah Machamer, LISW-S
Danielle Grady, LPCC

✨ Space is limited to maintain a safe and supportive group environment. Early registration is encouraged. ✨

This group is an invitation to reclaim strength, rebuild identity, and invest in healing. You do not have to walk this journey alone. We would be honored to walk alongside you.

📞 Questions or registration: 740-618-8388
📧 Email: sarah@acepsy.com

🌐 Learn more: https://acepsychological.com/events/

Please share this post with someone who may need it. Healing begins with being seen. 💛

12/17/2025

Men’s Mental Health Matters

An anonymous client shared this after starting therapy. We are posting it because many men need to hear this.

“For a long time, I kept everything inside.
The anxiety. The insecurity. The body dysmorphia.
The constant stress. The catastrophizing.
The workaholic pace I told myself was just normal.

Like a lot of men, I didn’t talk about it. I just pushed through and kept going.

But it wasn’t just exhausting me.

It started affecting my health, my sleep, my patience, and how I showed up for the people I love. It slowly bled into my relationships and was quietly destroying me.

Therapy changed everything.

I learned to understand my patterns, manage stress in healthier ways, sleep better, and actually be present again. I am a better husband, dad, friend, and person because of the work I’ve done with my therapist.

If you are a man reading this and any of this feels familiar, here is the truth:

You do not have to carry everything alone.
You do not have to wait until you are at a breaking point.
You do not have to pretend you are fine.

There is real freedom on the other side of talking to someone.

Therapy gave me my life back. I hope every man who needs it finds the courage to take that first step too.”

If you are ready to talk to someone, ACE Psychological Services is here.

That first step really can change your life!

12/10/2025

A Safe Space for Healing

If you or someone you love is walking through a breast cancer diagnosis, you are not alone. One of our own, Danielle Grady, has created something truly meaningful here at ACE, and her story was recently featured in The Reporting Project. It is powerful, emotional, and filled with real hope.

Danielle’s journey began in 2017 when her world suddenly stopped. One phone call changed everything. What followed was surgery, radiation, fear, resilience, and eventually a calling to help others heal. Through her own fight, she discovered how deeply women need connection while facing breast cancer. That discovery led her to create Kindred Spirits, a support group built on community, comfort, and being seen.

Today, Kindred Spirits meets monthly at ACE Psychological Services. Women gather to laugh, cry, share stories, learn, encourage, and remind each other that they never have to face this alone.

If you or a loved one is struggling with a diagnosis, treatment, fear of recurrence, or the emotional weight that comes with breast cancer, reach out to Danielle. She understands the pain and the courage it takes to keep moving forward, and she has created a group where you are welcomed with open arms.

Read her full story here:
https://www.thereportingproject.org/a-safe-space-for-healing/

To learn more about the Kindred Spirits support group or to connect with Danielle, call ACE Psychological Services or message us directly.

Local breast cancer support group Kindred Spirits offers patients a place for community and connection.

12/02/2025

🌊 Healing Waters: Support Group for Parents of Estranged or Struggling Adult Children 🌊

If you’re a parent carrying the weight of estrangement, limited contact, or the heartbreak of watching an adult child struggle, you don’t have to walk this path alone.

Beginning Tuesday, January 6 at 3 PM, ACE Psychological Services is offering a six-week restorative support group led by a trauma-informed therapist. Just as water smooths rough edges over time, this group creates space for healing, clarity, and renewed hope.

Together, we’ll explore peace, healthy boundaries, and practical ways to navigate complex family dynamics with support and understanding.

This group is for parents of adult children who are
• Estranged or limiting contact
• Withholding connection to grandchildren
• Facing addiction or mental health challenges

No specific beliefs required — only a desire for compassion, understanding, and connection.

📞 To register or learn more:
740 618 8388
📧 sarah@acepsy.com

🌐 https://acepsychological.com/events/

11/26/2025

🦃🍁 Thanksgiving Week Reflection 🍁🦃

As we head into Thanksgiving week, this is a perfect time to slow down and remember the quiet power of gratitude.

Gratitude is not just a nice idea. It is one of the most effective tools in mental health. Research shows that practicing gratitude can strengthen relationships, reduce aches and pains, lift mood, improve sleep, increase empathy, boost self esteem, and build resilience during difficult seasons.

Even small moments matter. A few seconds noticing something good, someone kind, or a simple joy can start to shift your brain toward healing and hope.

This week, try pausing once a day to name something you are thankful for. Let that moment soften the stress of the holidays and bring a little more peace into your home and heart.

🍂 From all of us at ACE Psychological Services, we wish you warmth, rest, and gratitude this Thanksgiving week. 🍂

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

11/18/2025

🌟 Community Impact Spotlight

We are proud of our very own Dr Amynda Rhodes for speaking at the Ohio Trucking Safety Council’s November Meeting, hosted by the Ohio Trucking Association.

Dr Rhodes provided an engaging training on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and its impact on the trucking industry; a profession where long hours, isolation, and irregular schedules can intensify winter-month challenges. She shared practical, real-world strategies to help drivers and safety leaders support mental and physical health, stay focused, and maintain productivity throughout the colder season.

Thank you to the Ohio Trucking Association for inviting ACE Psychological Services to be part of this important conversation.

Ohio Trucking Association: "Thank you to Dr. Amynda Rhodes for teaching practical strategies to support mental and physical health, staying focused, and maintaining productivity through the winter months, at the Ohio Trucking Safety Council’s November Meeting!"

11/12/2025

🌿 “If you build it, they will come.”

Something special is taking shape in Lancaster.
Healing. Growth. Hope.

Big things are coming to ACE Psychological Services – Lancaster.
You don’t have to wait to start your journey book now with one of our amazing therapists and begin your path toward healing today.

11/07/2025

🌟 Exciting Growth in Our Lancaster Community! 🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome Sydney Parrish, LPC, to the ACE Psychological Services Lancaster team! Sydney brings a grounded and compassionate approach to therapy, rooted in Gestalt principles that help clients slow down, notice what’s happening in the present, and discover deeper awareness and connection.

Her work focuses on trauma recovery, co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns, and supporting individuals navigating life transitions or relationships impacted by recovery. Certified in HeartMath and trained in EMDR, Sydney integrates mind–body approaches that foster emotional balance, resilience, and lasting change.

Clients describe her as warm, curious, and collaborative—bringing both depth and practicality to every session.

Sydney will begin seeing clients in our Lancaster office next week and is currently accepting new patients!

✨ Stay tuned: there’s even more exciting news coming soon about our growing Lancaster location. Big things are ahead!

📞 To schedule with Sydney, visit acepsychological.com
or call (740) 618-8388.

11/05/2025

Thank you, Licking County, for voting to continue to fund Addiction and Mental Health through the renewal of the ADAHM board Levy. While ACE does not receive any of this funding, it is encouraging that as a whole, your vote indicated we still value the importance of mental health and addiction treatment. Thank you for helping us advocate for this very important and ongoing issue. 🙏

10/08/2025

🌟 Exciting News from ACE Psychological Services! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that Zach Efaw, LPC has officially joined our ACE Psychological Services – Heath team!

Zach brings a calm, grounded presence and a heart for helping teens and adults overcome life’s toughest challenges. His compassionate, down-to-earth approach helps clients manage anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, and stress, while building resilience and balance along the way.

Known for his genuine empathy and thoughtful insight, Zach meets clients where they are and helps them move toward healing, wholeness, and renewed confidence.

📞 Now accepting new clients!

08/22/2025

🌟 Here We Grow Again! 🌟

We are thrilled to welcome Nikki Howard, LPCC to the ACE Psychological Services team! Nikki will be seeing clients part-time in our Heath office starting September 8th.

Nikki brings a calm, welcoming presence to the therapy space, offering peace, warmth, and gentle encouragement. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and childhood trauma. She also has a special heart for supporting those exploring faith-based concerns, self-esteem, codependency, and moms of children with special needs.

With training in CBT and years of experience walking alongside military personnel and families, Nikki creates a safe space where clients feel fully seen, heard, and accepted.

Join us in welcoming Nikki to ACE Psychological Services! 💙