About Us

This is Aricka, My Wife and Co-Founder. She Had a Vision for Better Care.

Hi, I’m Andrew, co-founder of Psych Foundations. That’s my wife, Aricka, in the photo—a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 13 years of clinical expertise. We’re a family-owned psychiatry practice in Wadsworth, Ohio, built because Aricka envisioned a better way to deliver mental health care, and I, a total newcomer to healthcare, was inspired by her passion.

I came from the numbers-driven world of business operations and analytics, where people were often just data points. My only healthcare connection was my mom, who received amazing care at her nursing home—we were lucky, but I knew from Aricka that not every facility or clinic feels that personal. She’d spent years in skilled nursing facilities and outpatient clinics, frustrated by systems that rushed patients through 10-minute appointments with generic treatment plans. One night, over coffee in our Wadsworth kitchen, she said, “Psychiatry should be about connection, not a checklist.” I had no healthcare experience, but her vision lit a fire in me. That’s when we founded Psych Foundations to deliver stable, expert, empathetic care you can trust.

The Epiphany: You Shouldn’t Face Depression Alone.

Starting Psych Foundations was a leap, especially for me—a healthcare rookie learning on the fly. We launched in a small Wadsworth office, taking on big clinics and navigating complex systems. I used my business background to streamline operations—scheduling, billing, keeping things seamless. Aricka brought her clinical expertise, creating tailored treatment plans that patients praise, saying, “You’re the first who really listened.”

Those early days tested our resolve, but we worked tirelessly late nights to build a private outpatient practice that feels like a true partnership, with personalized care at its core. We also collaborate with skilled nursing facilities to ensure seamless support, but our heart is in Wadsworth, helping you feel like yourself again. That’s Aricka’s vision in action.

The Facts: What Defines Psych Foundations.

Here’s what makes us unique:

  • Core Care: Your personalized treatment plan, focused on expert medication management. Over 50% of our patients also receive cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) integrated into their care. Available in-person in Wadsworth or via telehealth—it’s tailored psychiatry you can rely on.

  • Fast Response: We pride ourselves on accessibility. No hold times, text messaging available, and when you call, you get a human—not a machine.

  • Ongoing Network: Access our secure portal for resources or quick questions about stress, family balance, or self-care. Get answers fast.

We’re a family-owned psychiatry practice with 4 providers in our Wadsworth office, serving patients across Northeast Ohio with conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD. Every new patient goes through a thoughtful intake—no rushed approvals. We accept most insurances and stay independent to focus on you, not investors.

Silent Suffering Is the Enemy.

An acute mental health crisis can be intense but often passes quickly. Silent suffering? That lingers. Years of low energy, strained relationships, or untapped potential—that’s what keeps people up at night. That’s why we built Psych Foundations: to ensure you don’t drift alone, by providing you with stable, expert care to help you live fully.

Ready to Reclaim Your Life?

Book a consult online here - https://app.nexhealth.com/appts/psych_foundations or give us a call at 330-227-4518.

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