Psychologist and Therapist in Beachwood, Ohio Richard Rakos, Psychologist
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 6-65+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Richard Rakos, PsyD
Dr. Rakos is a former editor and a current associate editor of Behavior and Social Issues, and served until recently on the editorial board of Law and Human Behavior. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and a member of the Association for Psychological Science, the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the Association for Behavior Analysis International, the Ohio Psychological Association and the Cleveland Psychological Association. He has special expertise in the application of cognitive behavioral interventions in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults and couples experiencing difficulties with anxiety, stress, depression, self-control, obsessions, compulsions and social/interpersonal relationships.
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Caresource
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Cleveland Clinic-Specialty Agreement
- Custom Design Benefits
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Magellan
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- Ohio Health Choice
- OhioHealthy
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Paramount
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- SummaCare
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Exposure Therapy
Education
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Kent State University
Medical Education | 1978
Kent, OH, United States
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Kent State University
Medical Education
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State University of New York
Medical Education
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Richard Rakos. You can also call 216-831-6611 to have someone assist you.
Richard Rakos generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 216-831-6611 to find out Richard Rakos's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Richard Rakos:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Caresource
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Cleveland Clinic-Specialty Agreement
- Custom Design Benefits
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Magellan
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- Ohio Health Choice
- OhioHealthy
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Paramount
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- SummaCare
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 216-831-6611 to see how we can help.
Richard Rakos is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Richard Rakos does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Richard Rakos is currently offering online telehealth only visits.