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Your Trusted Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Center in Steubenville
Lighthouse Counseling and Mediation Services Counseling and Mediation Services is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment for individuals across all stages of life. Our approach focuses on healing the whole personmind, body, and spiritthrough personalized recovery plans tailored to each client's unique needs. With programs like our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), relapse prevention groups, and individual counseling, we empower clients to build sustainable sobriety and emotional well-being. Accredited by CARF International, we uphold rigorous standards of quality and transparency. Our team of licensed professionals and certified specialists collaborates closely with clients to develop coping strategies, foster sober support systems, and address co-occurring disorders.

Serving Jefferson and Columbiana Counties, we operate from offices in Steubenville and Salem, Ohio, offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend sessions. By integrating evidence-based practices with compassionate care, we help individuals overcome challenges related to substance use, mental health, and behavioral disorders. Our commitment to community extends to specialized programs for children and at-risk youth, ensuring holistic support for families. With decades of combined experience, our clinicians prioritize individual dignity, teamwork, and continuous improvement to deliver trusted, client-centered care.
Services
Intensive Outpatient Program Relapse Prevention Group Individual Counseling Kidz Adventure Group Transforming Youth Group
Highlights and features
  • We offer CARF-accredited programs ensuring high-quality, transparent care.
  • Our team includes licensed clinicians with expertise in addiction and mental health.
  • We provide personalized recovery plans addressing mind, body, and spiritual needs.
  • Flexible scheduling includes evening and weekend sessions for client convenience.
  • Specialized programs for children and at-risk youth with behavioral challenges.
Associations and certifications
  • CARF International
Services
Intensive Outpatient Program
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides structured therapy for clients battling drug or alcohol addiction. The program requires 30 three-hour sessions held three times weekly, focusing on relapse prevention and coping strategies. Designed for those needing flexibility, it accommodates individuals in recovery while maintaining daily responsibilities.
Relapse Prevention Group
This 12-session group supports clients who have completed IOP or achieved initial sobriety. Sessions emphasize identifying triggers, developing coping mechanisms, and reinforcing long-term recovery strategies. The program fosters peer support and accountability to sustain progress in recovery journeys.
Individual Counseling
Personalized counseling sessions address mental health and substance use disorders through tailored treatment plans. Clients work one-on-one with licensed counselors during regular or after-hours appointments to explore emotional challenges and develop coping skills for sustained wellness.
Kidz Adventure Group
This summer program offers structured activities for children with ADHD or behavioral disorders. Twice-weekly sessions focus on social skills, self-control, and emotional regulation through holistic lessons. Located in Steubenville, it combines therapeutic activities with community engagement to support child development.
Transforming Youth Group
Targeting at-risk youth aged 13-17, this program combines prevention education and relapse strategies. Small groups led by licensed counselors address behavioral challenges and recovery skills. The curriculum promotes resilience and healthy decision-making for adolescents facing substance use or mental health concerns.
People
Kimberly Ford
Owner/CEO/Clinical Director
Kimberly Ford founded Lighthouse Counseling and Mediation Services Counseling and Mediation Services Counseling with her husband, bringing extensive clinical expertise as a licensed professional counselor and chemical dependency counselor. She leads the clinical team while working alongside the organization's therapy dog, Kodiak.
Kyle Lewis
Clinical Counselor
Kyle Lewis joined Lighthouse Counseling and Mediation Services Counseling and Mediation Services after completing his master's degree at Franciscan University. He provides individual and group counseling, specializing in addiction recovery and mental health treatment for clients of all ages.
Nicole Walker
RN
Nicole Walker joined the team in 2019, offering nursing expertise and compassionate patient care. Her background in healthcare supports Lighthouse Counseling and Mediation Services Counseling and Mediation Services's holistic approach to treating mental health and substance use disorders.
Courtney Brown
Director of Kidz Group
Courtney Brown oversees youth programs with experience in peer support and behavioral health. A Steubenville native, he combines community knowledge with clinical expertise to support children's mental health and development.
Leann Rocchio
Peer Supporter
Leann Rocchio provides peer support with over seven years of recovery experience. She offers practical assistance and community engagement activities, drawing from personal experience to help clients build sober lifestyles.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide counseling for depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions through individual therapy, group sessions, and specialized youth programs.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept CareSource, Molina, Paramount Advantage, Buckeye, United Healthcare, and several private insurance plans for mental health and addiction treatment services.
Are evening therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer outpatient evening groups on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for clients with daytime commitments.
What youth programs are available?
Our Kidz Adventure Group supports children with behavioral challenges during summer, while Transforming Youth Group addresses needs of at-risk adolescents aged 13-17.
Is medication-assisted treatment available?
Yes, we provide Medication-Assisted Recovery using Suboxone, Subutex, and other prescribed medications as part of comprehensive addiction treatment plans.
How quickly can I start treatment?
We typically schedule assessments within one to two days of initial contact, with prompt access to both outpatient and intensive treatment programs.