The Harbor is a corner office with lots of natural light. It is decorated with authentic mid-century furniture and beautiful artwork, creating a relaxing place to talk.
Individual therapyCouples sessionsSmall family sessions
About this roomsha·ra·nam Sanskrit, noun refuge; a place of shelter
Flexible office space for therapists and wellness providers · Akron, OhioA place of refuge for those who hold space.
Quiet, furnished offices in the Cuyahoga Valley area for psychologists, counselors, social workers, massage and art therapists. Rent blocks of time per month, with a minimum of 8 hours.
What this is
Sharanam Center provides rentable office space for mental health and wellness professionals in Akron, Ohio. Furnished offices and a quiet studio rent in blocks of time per month (minimum 8 hours per month), with WiFi, a billing address for insurance, mail service, storage, a shared waiting room and a kitchen. The center also hosts weekly meditation on Sunday mornings and a quarterly day-long silent retreat.
The rooms
Five spaces, one center.
Choose a room. Three are offices and rooms to rent. The waiting room and kitchen belong to everyone in the building.
For rentThe Harbor
On-site providers
Meet the people who practice here.
Therapists and wellness practitioners who see clients at the center.
Diana Bala
Licensed professional clinical counselor and coach with 30 years of experience, helping adults with relationships, anxiety and trauma.
Relationship issuesAnxietyTrauma and PTSD
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Your hostKevin Becnel
Holistic psychotherapist with more than 35 years of private practice experience in the Akron-Cleveland area, specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and issues of negative self-worth.
TraumaPTSDAnxiety
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Sarah Swirsky
Licensed independent social worker offering trauma-sensitive, neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults, with a focus on ADHD, trauma and PTSD, and chronic illness.
ADHDTrauma and PTSDChronic illness
View profile →Who it’s for
Whatever your practice, there is a room.
Therapists
Individual, couples and family therapy in a calm, private office.
Learn more →Massage therapists
A quiet studio, a calm place to arrive and room to store supplies.
Learn more →Coaches and wellness practitioners
Reiki, somatic work, coaching, yoga and more, in a building with a practice of its own.
Learn more →Flexible terms
Rent for the time you need.
Rent blocks of time per month, with a minimum of 8 hours per month. Add more time as your caseload grows.
8 hrsMinimum per month
Start small, with as few as 8 hours a month.
BlocksOf time, per month
Choose the days and times that fit your schedule.
Included
Every rental, the same quiet foundation.
WiFi
Included with every rental.
Mail service
Practice mail can arrive at the center.
Billing address
A professional address for insurance billing.
Personal storage
A place for your supplies and files.
Kitchen and breakroom
Tea, lunch and a quiet break between clients.
Furnished rooms
Comfortable seating and calming decor.
The valley outside
Cuyahoga Valley is a short drive away for a walk between clients.
More than offices
The building also holds a practice of its own.
Every Sunday the center opens for an hour of light yoga and meditation. Silence is honored over a longer stretch in a day-long silent retreat, held quarterly.
Articles
For providers building a practice.
Starting a Private Practice Part-Time With Shared Office Space
You do not need a full-time lease to open a part-time practice. Here is how clinicians use monthly blocks of time to start small and grow.
Read →How to Choose a Therapy Office to Rent: A Checklist for Clinicians
Sound, privacy, the waiting room, access, lease terms and the small details clients notice. A practical checklist to run before you sign or book.
Read →Billing Address for a Private Practice: What It Is and Why It Matters
Insurance panels, directories and your licensing board all ask for an address. Here is what a practice address is for and what to confirm before you use one.
Read →Questions
Before you reach out.
Where can I rent a therapy office in Akron, Ohio without a long lease?
Sharanam Center in Akron, Ohio, in the Cuyahoga Valley area, rents furnished offices in blocks of time per month, with a minimum of 8 hours per month.
How does renting work?
You rent blocks of time per month, with a minimum of 8 hours per month. Tell the center which room and which days and times you need and it will confirm what is available.
What is included with a rental?
WiFi, mail service, a billing address for insurance, a personal storage area and access to the kitchen and breakroom.
Who rents space at Sharanam Center?
Mental health and wellness professionals: psychologists, counselors, social workers, massage and art therapists and similar practitioners. Tell the center your practice type when you inquire.
Can my clients wait on site?
Yes. A waiting room is shared by every provider in the building and is set up for clients who arrive early.
What happens on Sundays?
Sharanam Center holds a one-hour group of light yoga and meditation on Sundays, focused on mental health, mindfulness and holistic practice. Ask about joining.
Visit
Come and see the space.
Tours are the best way to feel whether a room fits your practice. Tell us what you need and we will find a time.