Our Team
We are proud to offer a diverse, multi-disciplinary team at Barlow & Adams Behavioral Health, whose expertise ranges from traditional therapies to bolstering social skills and crafting individualized academic supports.
Meghan Barlow, Ph.D.
Adjustment issues related to chronic or acute medical conditions
Anxiety
Attention deficit disorders
Autism spectrum disorders
Behavioral concerns
Depression
Developmental issues
Bachelor’s Degree (Psychology),
Denison University
Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology),
Kent State University
Meghan received specialty training in the area of child clinical/pediatric psychology during her internship through the University of Louisville School of Medicine and Kosair Children’s Hospital. She continued her training with the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital where she completed a post-doctoral fellowship and was ultimately was hired to remain on staff. During her time at the Cleveland Clinic, she developed a pediatric primary care consultation service, completed comprehensive assessments in the Lerner School for Autism, and maintained a clinical therapy practice serving children and adolescents with a variety of concerns.
After several years on staff at the Cleveland Clinic, Meghan opened a private practice where she is passionate about providing excellent clinical care to children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges as well as educating the community about these topics. Meghan uses a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy and a variety of evidence based therapeutic interventions in treatment.
Meghan served as a member of the Board of Directors for Connecting for Kids, a non-profit dedicated to providing education and support for families with concerns about their child’s development, and she earned the 2017 Board Member of the Year Award for her service. She also enjoys public speaking and has formed a partnership with the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center where she presents on The Preschooler’s Perspective. Additionally, she speaks to many local organizations and provides trainings for school students and staff. Meghan travels nationally and internationally to provide continuing education for professionals on topics including ASD, anxiety, and behavior problems. Meghan has been active as a member of the Milestones Autism Organization's conference planning committee and regularly presents workshops for this conference. She is a mentor for College Now Greater Cleveland and enjoys supporting the missions of other local organizations including BAYarts and Footpath Foundation. In her personal life, Meghan enjoys spending time with her husband and children and especially loves vacationing at their family cottage in northern Michigan.
Rob Adams, Psy.D.
Anxiety
Attention deficit disorders
Autism spectrum disorders
Depression
Disruptive behavior
Family disruptions
Interpersonal trauma
Parent-child conflict
Undergraduate Degree,
College of Wooster
Psy.D (Doctorate of Psychology),
Wheaton College
Rob works with children ages 4-17. His work is informed by cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and attachment theory, and he enjoys the challenge of tailoring evidence-based principles to a child’s individual needs, personality, and interest.
Rob also works with adults ages 18-65 who are experiencing elevated anxiety, depression, and emotional distress related to parenting and parent-child relationship problems, and various life stressors (moves, job changes, divorce, medical illness, grief). His work with adults integrates research-supported treatment, including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. His training and experience also allows him to understand and address concerns from a relationship-centered approach that provides safety and growth within sessions that helps with broader family concerns.
Rob regularly collaborates with teachers, doctors, occupational therapists, or other professionals to provide individualized services.
Rob has provided consultation and seminars to therapists, educators, and churches regarding a variety of topics including: integrating faith and psychotherapy, mental health and the church, attachment development, and trauma.
Katie Greenleaf, LPCC
Executive function
Academic under-performance
Behavioral concerns
Attention deficit disorders
Parent education
Transition and adjustment to college
Penn State University
B.A. Crime, Law, & Justice
Georgetown University
M.A. Liberal Studies, Concentration in Social & Public Policy
M.S in Professional Counseling
Katie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with experience working with individuals of all ages. She specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and teens presenting with a variety of emotional, behavioral, and social needs. Her areas of expertise include ADHD, executive function, challenging behavior, parent and teacher education, anxiety and depression, adjustment to school issues, and family and couples therapy.
Katie is particularly interested in the integration of neuroscience and treatment strategies to unlock the brain’s full potential and create lasting change. She has developed executive function programs for middle and high schoolers, college students, and adults--providing individual and group coaching, online learning, and school and workplace consultation/training. She is committed to educating the community about the importance of addressing executive function, and teaching innovative learning and self-management strategies.
Katie values a systemic approach to treatment and uses a variety of evidence-based interventions. In 2014, she completed advanced training in Collaborative and Proactive Solutions with Dr. Ross Greene and is dedicated to advocating for a more compassionate and effective way to treat behaviorally challenging kids at home and in school. She incorporates this collaborative and proactive approach in her work with families and schools to create lasting change, stronger skills and improved functioning.
She earned her undergraduate degree at Penn State University and went on to earn a Masters of Arts in Liberal Studies from Georgetown University before completing her Masters of Science in Professional Counseling. She has worked with a wide range of populations, including the most vulnerable children and families in Baltimore and Washington DC, where she lived for 12 years before relocating to Northeast Ohio.
Melissa Liberatore, LISW-S
Melissa Liberatore's privacy practices can be viewed here.
Executive function skill development
Attention deficit disorders
Anxiety
Adjustment to school issues
Parent education
Katherine Misterka, MSSA, LISW-S
Anxiety Disorders
Childhood Trauma
Depression including suicidal thoughts and self-injurious behaviors
Family Therapy
LGBTQ Youth
Oppositional Behaviors
Parent Training
School Concerns
Sarah Pavicic, LPC
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Mood Disorders
Adjustment Disorder and Anxiety
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Executive Functioning Skill Development
Life Skills and Personal Development
Family and Caregiver Support
Small Focus Group
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Ohio University
Master of Education, School Counseling,
John Carroll University
Post Masters, Clinical Mental Health, John Carroll University
Elizabeth Wolanski, MSEd, LPCC-S
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
LGBTQIA+/Gender Affirming Care
Self-Injury, Suicidal Ideation
Family Systems
Maternal Depression
Traumatic Grief and Loss
Bachelor of Arts Degree (Psychology),
The Ohio State University
Masters of Science in Education,
The University of Dayton
Articles and Resources
LinkedIn
Co-wrote White Paper on Prevention Education in conjunction with Ohio Adult Allies, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Prevention Action Alliance, and Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Policy