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Learn more about Dr. Merker. She is a psychiatrist at WellSpring Counseling and currently accepts Aetna, Cigna and self-pay clients.
Contact us at 614-538-0353 for more information about scheduling an appointment.

https://wellspringcolumbus.org/services/amy_t._merker_md/

Managing Mental and Emotional Health in the Midst of Pain and Crisis - Register Now!

Constructive Suffering Workshop WellSpring's Clinical Director, Amy Moreno, will help you consider these questions and others in this five-week workshop with a focus on developing healthy and helpful coping strategies in the midst of difficult times. 

WellSpring is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Amy Merker to our staff. Dr. Merker has more than 35 years of experience in psychiatry, working in private practice settings, community mental health and the State of Ohio. Dr. Merker desires to use her knowledge and skills to serve the community of adult WellSpring clients. Dr. Merker begins her practice on September 15, 2021.

Please call our intake desk at 614-538-0353 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Merker. Out of pocket rates are $120 for initial intake (60 minutes); $80 for medication management follow-up (15-30 minutes).

🗣So much is misunderstood between people who are in conflict - swipe for tips on how to reduce misunderstanding and share your own tips by commenting below!

A great DBT skill to practice is self soothing your senses! Find what calms you physically and make a point to engage with those things on a regular basis

WellSpring's Clinical Director, Amy Moreno, has written up some insightful suggestions on how to handle this time of social distancing and quarantine. We also include videos and articles to help as well. Check out the blog page here:
http://www.wellspringcolumbus.org/blog/handling_quarantine_together.simple_reminders

If you are in need of help, our Clinicians are still helping clients through video conferencing. Contact us for more information: www.wellspringcolumbus.org.

Talking to kids about the corona virus

Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus You may have heard the word "coronavirus" online or on TV. You probably have a lot of questions. Check out our comic to get some answers — and print out a zine version at home.

Advice for parents of kids with depression...

Perspective | What you need to know if your child is depressed. (No. 1: You are not a failure.) Whether you're feeling guilty, helpless or distraught, it’s critically important to recognize your own emotions so that they don’t come out in ways that inadvertently harm your child or keep them from getting the help they need.

Some helpful insight for improving our relationships....

These are the 3 types of attachment styles — and how each affects your relationships The way we form relationships in adulthood can be heavily affected by our experiences as children. It's likely we grow up with one of three different attachment styles — secure, anxious, or avoidant. Here are the differences between them.

Teen Dating Violence...

Teen Dating Violence: When Loves Becomes Abuse COLUMBUS, Ohio — Young love often eventually fades, but for some teens, it can turn violent. An estimated 1.5 million high school students in the U.S. suffer physical abuse from a dating partner each year. ...

February is dating violence awareness month...

6 Tips for Parents Talking About Dating Abuse Parents who suspect their child is in an unhealthy relationship may not know how to help. Parents can begin discussing healthy relationships and signs of dating abuse with their children before they e