I founded Royalton Psychological Associates (RPA) in 2012 in part because I was not able to find clinicians good enough for my friends and family. Initially, I tried to staff RPA with psychologists as I noted that in Ohio, there are not as many career options for psychologists like there are in my native New […]
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Issue 1: Gerrymandering and the Citizens Redistricting Commission
We at Royalton Psychological Associates, LLC (RPA) believe in taking stands that help empower individuals and improve their quality of life. We do not endorse specific candidates but rather endorse issues that benefit families. One such issue is on the ballot this year, Issue 1: Establish the Citizens Redistricting Commission Initiative. Merriam-Webster defines gerrymandering as […]
Goodbye 8040 Corporate Circle
Goodbye 8040 Corporate Circle. This morning was the walk through and end of the lease. I still remember signing the original lease back in 2012. The copy of the security deposit was not from a business account; it was from our personal account. I did not even have a business name yet. I had enough […]
One Door Closes, Another One Opens
At this stage in my career, I was quite content to focus on having the best clinicians in the area and dedicating ourselves to helping youth, adults, and families. Over the past 12 years, we have developed an excellent reputation in the area that I am so proud of. We have a great office location […]
Vote Yes on Issue 1
Today is Election Day. Now is the time to enshrine reproductive rights into the Ohio constitution and vote Yes on Issue 1. People seem to assume that voting Yes on Issue 1 will take away parent rights and make abortion legal until birth. Both of these are untrue. For more on the actual measure and […]
June 2021 Mask and Lobby Update
The Center for Disease Control has recently updated its guidance for vaccinated individuals. The CDC now says that vaccinated individuals can go maskless in most places, indoors and outdoors. Currently everyone ages 12 and up is eligible for covid vaccination. Throughout the pandemic, the health and welfare of staff, clients, and families has been our […]
Mass Shootings
Yet again, for the 18th time this calendar year to be exact, we are facing a school shooting. The usual thoughts and prayers comments pop up from government officials followed by this is not the appropriate time to address the issue. So, when is the appropriate time? The appropriate time would have been after Columbine. […]
Mood Issues and the Present
Often clients have issues with both anxiety and depression. Such a combination makes sense as both are extremes in mood. I explain depression as living in the past and feeling caught up in regret and negativity. I explain anxiety as living in the future and trying to prepare for unknown what ifs. Either way someone […]
What Happened to Civility?
I have been bothered by the rise in personal attacks against others when people disagree instead of having healthy debates about issues. Please see the guest column I wrote regarding civility. Remember we are our children’s first and most important teachers. We all benefit from practicing what we preach. Please click on the following link […]
Welcome to Royaltonpsych.com
Welcome to our new website. We at Royalton Psychological Associates, LLC are looking forward to meeting you and helping you or a loved one overcome life’s challenges. Please navigate around the site and let us know what you think. Thank you for visiting our new site. […]