Guiding children and families toward a brighter future
At Brighter Pathways of Ohio in Columbus, Ohio, we provide compassionate, community-based behavioral health care for children and adolescents. Behavioral health challenges do not define your child's future. With individualized support, evidence-based care, and dedicated guidance, we walk alongside your family every step of the way to foster lasting emotional growth, confidence, and resilience.
Our comprehensive youth behavioral health programs
We provide individualized, community-based behavioral health services designed to help children and adolescents strengthen emotional regulation, build healthy coping tools, and flourish at home, in school, and across the community.
Assessments and psychotherapy
Thorough diagnostic assessments, CANS assessments, and individualized psychotherapy sessions tailored to understand your child's unique strengths and clinical needs.
Community psychiatric support (CPST)
Individual and group Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) activities designed to strengthen coping, emotional regulation, communication, social, and problem-solving skills while supporting young people in their everyday environments.
Therapeutic behavioral services (TBS & PSR)
Individual Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) activities focused on strengthening social skills, communication, coping strategies, independence, and positive behavioral functioning.
You do not have to navigate this journey alone
Every child and teenager possesses inherent strengths. Our team collaborates with parents, guardians, and referring providers across Columbus and central Ohio to create personalized treatment pathways. We ensure families feel heard, respected, and empowered with practical tools for meaningful and sustainable progress.
Why choose Brighter Pathways of Ohio
We stand apart through our personalized, community-centered approach to behavioral health care. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we meet youth where they are—delivering interventions in settings that are familiar and relevant to their daily lives. By working closely with families, schools, and community supports, we ensure children develop practical coping mechanisms and life skills that endure.
Simple steps to start your care
Brighter Pathways of Ohio serves children and adolescents ages 5–18 who are eligible for Ohio Medicaid and have behavioral health needs that may benefit from our services. Parents, legal guardians, and referring providers can contact our team to begin the enrollment process. We will help confirm eligibility, complete required intake and consent forms, verify Medicaid coverage, schedule an initial assessment, and develop an individualized plan of care based on your child’s unique needs.
Meet our team
Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our business.
Ifeoma Ngene-Igwe
Founder
Ericka Blakey
Director of Clinical Operations
Ciera Williams
Director of Quality Assurance & Program Compliance
Brin Fulton
Clinical Director