About Carries Corner
Meet the Founder
Martina Jones started her journey assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities in 2002. Even before that she worked in the community for a summer program(PIC) at the age of 14. Fast forward, she now is an Independent Licensed Social Worker with experience as a victim advocate, behavior specialist, and as a mental health therapist.
Martina Jones started her journey assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities in 2002. Even before that she worked in the community for a summer program(PIC) at the age of 14. Fast forward, she now is an Independent Licensed Social Worker with experience as a victim advocate, behavior specialist, and as a mental health therapist.
As a licensed social worker in Ohio and Maryland she will assist you to achieve your intended goals. This is your journey, let's get you to your desired destination.
Our Story
Carrie's Corner
A residential house in the heart of Akron, Ohio, that provides a safe haven for children, their families and guardians. The founder was blessed with the house from her grandmother Carrie (hence our name). Carrie was a foster parent for over 12 years and earned awards for her service. Martina is now using her blessings to bless others with the creation of Carries Corner.
The Mission
The Mission
Our mission is to support, encourage, educate, and treat the most precious members of our community—our children.
Child Play Therapy
Individual and Family Therapy
Individual and Family Therapy
Our trained therapists use play-based counseling services to help children explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
Individual and Family Therapy
Individual and Family Therapy
Individual and Family Therapy
We offer collaborative individual and family therapy sessions to address a wide range of issues, including behavioral problems, trauma, grief, and family conflict.
CANS Assessment
Individual and Family Therapy
CANS Assessment
Our team conducts thorough Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments to evaluate the strengths and needs of children and adolescents, and develop targeted intervention strategies.
Life Skills Groups
Our life skills group provides adolescents and teens with the opportunity to develop essential life skills such as budgeting, job coaching, and practical daily life skills.
Tutoring and Mentoring
It is our hope to provide a space for children to develop and enhance their strengths and abilities through afterschool programs such as tutoring.
Sand Play Therapy
Our therapists incorporate sand play therapy into treatment plans to help clients process trauma, reduce anxiety, and promote healing.
Get in Touch
Reach out to us today to learn more about our services and how we can support you and your family on your journey to healing and growth. We're here to help every step of the way.