Mascouten Associates

Dr. Elizabeth Akey, PhD, HSPP

Elizabeth Akey, PhD, HSPP, is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children and families. She assesses and treats ADHD, problems of early childhood, anxiety disorders, and autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Akey uses evidence-based interventions that blend an understanding of individual, family, and social context factors affecting how children function. She includes parents and other caregiving adults as partners in helping their children.

Dr. Akey earned her PhD in clinical psychology from Purdue University. She has worked with clinics in Michigan and Indiana for over 30 years and is also a faculty member at Purdue University, where she trains graduate students in clinical practice.

 She can be reached through our main number: 765-463-3016, or by email at akeyphd@akeytherapy.com.

Dr. Akey is retiring and closing her private practice as of Oct. 30, 2024.

She will maintain records for former clients for the required period of time: two years past the most recent appointment for adults, and two years past their 20th birthday for people who were seen as children or teens.

If you seek psychological or counseling services in the future, She recommends that you reach out to the colleagues who share the suite of offices with her. She have confidence in their skills and professionalism. Dr. Shari Warren and Dr. James Ascough complete psychological assessments. Dr. Warren, Rebecca Peters, LMHC, and Maggie Myers, LMHC, provide psychological or mental health counseling.

Dr. Akey will maintain her professional email account until Oct. 30, 2025, and will respond to requests for records or referrals. If you wish to contact her after that date, you may leave a message on the office phone at 765-463-3016, or send a letter through the US Postal service to my current office address: 148 Sagamore Parkway W., West Lafayette IN 47906. Please expect delays in receiving responses.

With kind regards

Rebecca Peters, LMHC, RPT-S

Rebecca Peters is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with over 20 years of experience, she provides mental health care for families and children.Rebecca has earned her Registered Play Therapy Supervisor credential, which requires extensive and advanced training. Rebecca is currently in private practice in West Lafayette.

Rebecca believes in the power of play and the ability for children and families to grow towards health and healing. She is comfortable working with young children and families. Rebecca has an integrative therapy approach as everyone is unique.

Rebecca is a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors and the National Association of Play Therapy.

Rebecca Peters at Inner Strength Counseling, Inc. accepts cash, credit/debit cards, and personal checks.

Accepted insurance companies include:

• Aetna

• United Healthcare

• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Payment is expected at the time of service.

You can contact Rebecca at 765-463-3016, or at  innerstrength-counseling@outlook.com. Visit her website at innerstrength-counseling.org.

Rebecca Peters, LMHC, RPT-S

Rebecca Peters is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with over 20 years of experience, she provides mental health care for families and children. Rebecca has earned her Registered Play Therapy Supervisor credential, which requires extensive and advanced training. Rebecca is currently in private practice in West Lafayette.

Rebecca believes in the power of play and the ability for children and families to grow towards health and healing. She is comfortable working with young children and families. Rebecca has an integrative therapy approach as everyone is unique.

Rebecca is a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors and the National Association of Play Therapy.

Rebecca Peters at Inner Strength Counseling, Inc. accepts cash, credit/debit cards, and personal checks.

Accepted insurance companies include:

• Aetna

• United Healthcare

• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Payment is expected at the time of service.

You can contact Rebecca at 765-463-3016, or at  innerstrength-counseling@outlook.com. Visit her website at innerstrength-counseling.org.

Maggie Myers, LCSW, RPT-S

Maggie is the owner of Myers Mental Health, LLC and is currently accepting new patients.  Maggie is a Licenced Clinical Social Worker who has been in clinical practice since 2014.  She has also earned her Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor credential which requires extensive and advanced training and supervision in the field of pediatric mental health treatment.  In addition to offering individual and family therapy services to children and adults of all ages, Maggie also offers clinical supervision and consultation services to those seeking LCSW, RPT, or RPT-S credentials.  

Whether it's a child, adolescent, or adult patient, Maggie enjoys working in collaboration with all patients for a positive therapeutic experience.  Maggie believes that patients are the experts in their lives and it's her role to walk alongside and guide them as they meet their treatment goals.  Maggie uses a prescriptive, eclectic therapeutic approach to meet the diverse needs of the individuals and families in her care.   

Maggie is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Association for Play Therapy.  

Maggie is an out-of-network provider and accepts HSA, FSA, cash/debit cards, personal checks, and credit cards.   The price per session is $130 and sessions are between 50-60 minutes.   A superbill can be provided so access to OON network benefits can be maximized.

Dr. James Ascough

Dr. Ascough graduated from the Ohio State University, West Virginia University and the University of Georgia. While training, he worked at 8 state hospitals, along with many school systems, public clinics, and university clinics with a variety of clients.

His internship was at the world’s largest state hospital, 12,000 plus patients. He taught and supervised clinical training at the University of Georgia, Purdue University and the University of Washington. From 1980 to 2004, he was the Director of Child and Adolescent Services at Wabash Valley Hospital.

Now retired, he on certain days each week does psychological assessments. Most often, these are for Disability or for courts. Clients have ranged from 12 months (intellectual disability) to 92 years of age (cognitive problems in dementia).

Problems might include ADHD or diagnosis and conceptualization for appropriate therapy. He occasionally accepts clients for short-term behavior therapy or biofeedback. All services are private pay only. Dr. Ascough can be reached at 765-463-3016.