LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Brunswick, OH
Mary Fuentes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212 (Online Only)
I am open and affirming to all and a strong ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My name is Mary and I have been working with clients and families for over 20 years. My focus is on strength-based therapy and meeting clients where they are currently in their lives.My focus is to help empower others to find the best version of themselves thru mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and by helping to build better coping and self care. Life can be hard, very hard and often unfair.
I am open and affirming to all and a strong ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My name is Mary and I have been working with clients and families for over 20 years. My focus is on strength-based therapy and meeting clients where they are currently in their lives.My focus is to help empower others to find the best version of themselves thru mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and by helping to build better coping and self care. Life can be hard, very hard and often unfair.
Rocco Capra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, OH 44212
I am comfortable and have experience working with a culturally diverse client base, including youth, adults, men, women, LGBTQ+, and minorities.
I strive to create a safe, professional environment for my clients and work alongside them to assess their emotional, mental, physical, social, and relational health, integrating therapeutic interventions according to their specific and unique needs and desires. Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and any number of mental and emotional difficulties, we will work together to enhance your skills with strategies focused on your resilience, self-awareness, self-esteem, mindfulness, emotional regulation, problem-solving, stress tolerance, and other factors.
I am comfortable and have experience working with a culturally diverse client base, including youth, adults, men, women, LGBTQ+, and minorities.
I strive to create a safe, professional environment for my clients and work alongside them to assess their emotional, mental, physical, social, and relational health, integrating therapeutic interventions according to their specific and unique needs and desires. Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and any number of mental and emotional difficulties, we will work together to enhance your skills with strategies focused on your resilience, self-awareness, self-esteem, mindfulness, emotional regulation, problem-solving, stress tolerance, and other factors.
Gabrielle Gallet de St Aurin
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with queer couples and individuals.
Hello! I am couple and family therapist, which allows me to hold space and acknowledge the multitude of different factors that influence a person, family or couple. I received her Master's from Appalachian State University. I utilizes evidence-based practices like experiential family therapy, DBT, and CBT. In addition, I am trained in EMDR Therapy. I also uses painting, drawing, sculpture, and play with all ages. When we live in spaces of meeting other people’s expectations, how can we ever discover who we authentically are? My role as a therapist is to create a space where you are able to be authentically yourself.
I specialize in working with queer couples and individuals.
Hello! I am couple and family therapist, which allows me to hold space and acknowledge the multitude of different factors that influence a person, family or couple. I received her Master's from Appalachian State University. I utilizes evidence-based practices like experiential family therapy, DBT, and CBT. In addition, I am trained in EMDR Therapy. I also uses painting, drawing, sculpture, and play with all ages. When we live in spaces of meeting other people’s expectations, how can we ever discover who we authentically are? My role as a therapist is to create a space where you are able to be authentically yourself.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with a supervision designation who has experience with the following: grief & loss, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, cancer, trauma, parenting, LGBTQ+, relationship issues, & women's issues.
Are you feeling depressed and/or anxious? Do you have stress in your life, difficulties in your relationship, low self-esteem? Have you suffered a loss in your life, such as the death of a loved one, a relationship, your job, home or health? Grief is a natural response to many types of loss. Choose a counselor who is passionate about helping people address the problems they face and empowering them to recognize their personal strengths. One who believes in collaborating with you to work toward your personal goals and to develop the skills to manage the difficulties in your life.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with a supervision designation who has experience with the following: grief & loss, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, cancer, trauma, parenting, LGBTQ+, relationship issues, & women's issues.
Are you feeling depressed and/or anxious? Do you have stress in your life, difficulties in your relationship, low self-esteem? Have you suffered a loss in your life, such as the death of a loved one, a relationship, your job, home or health? Grief is a natural response to many types of loss. Choose a counselor who is passionate about helping people address the problems they face and empowering them to recognize their personal strengths. One who believes in collaborating with you to work toward your personal goals and to develop the skills to manage the difficulties in your life.
Katherine Pixley
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212 (Online Only)
Having personally experienced the powerful and transformative aspects of combining Dance/Movement Therapy with traditional talk therapy approaches, (such as person-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, and reality therapy) my understanding of how best to support my clients throughout their personal journeys to wholeness has been strengthened.
Hello! I am a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I strive to assist my clients to move through challenging experiences by helping them with understanding the power of the mind/body connection. The hope is that once this connection is better understood, an individual can reconnect to their life fully. I have had the privilege to work in community, school, and hospital environments as well as private practice settings with children to adults.
Having personally experienced the powerful and transformative aspects of combining Dance/Movement Therapy with traditional talk therapy approaches, (such as person-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, and reality therapy) my understanding of how best to support my clients throughout their personal journeys to wholeness has been strengthened.
Hello! I am a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I strive to assist my clients to move through challenging experiences by helping them with understanding the power of the mind/body connection. The hope is that once this connection is better understood, an individual can reconnect to their life fully. I have had the privilege to work in community, school, and hospital environments as well as private practice settings with children to adults.
Derrick Martin
Counselor, LPCC-S, CEMDR, CCTP, NPT-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brunswick, OH 44212
I understand the weight of trauma, and through EMDR or KAP therapy, we can transform your life.
My goal is to help you not just heal, but thrive. You deserve a therapist who understands your unique challenges and is dedicated to your growth. As a former firefighter, paramedic, and police officer, I’ve faced high-stress, traumatic situations and come out stronger. Now, I’m here to help you do the same. Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, anxiety, suicidality, or relationship struggles, we’ll work together to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and create the fulfilling life you deserve. Let’s turn your challenges into a path toward strength and balance.
I understand the weight of trauma, and through EMDR or KAP therapy, we can transform your life.
My goal is to help you not just heal, but thrive. You deserve a therapist who understands your unique challenges and is dedicated to your growth. As a former firefighter, paramedic, and police officer, I’ve faced high-stress, traumatic situations and come out stronger. Now, I’m here to help you do the same. Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, anxiety, suicidality, or relationship struggles, we’ll work together to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and create the fulfilling life you deserve. Let’s turn your challenges into a path toward strength and balance.
Lindsay Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212 (Online Only)
Lindsay is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio. She graduated from the University of Southern California with her doctorate in social work where she is focused on the impact of social isolation. Lindsay’s experience includes working with clients of all ages and has worked at a women’s homeless shelter, K-8 schools, and a community-based agency. Additionally, she volunteered providing crisis counseling on a text-based platform. Before Lindsay’s social work career, she served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Lindsay is passionate about providing client-centered care to both children and adults.
Lindsay is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio. She graduated from the University of Southern California with her doctorate in social work where she is focused on the impact of social isolation. Lindsay’s experience includes working with clients of all ages and has worked at a women’s homeless shelter, K-8 schools, and a community-based agency. Additionally, she volunteered providing crisis counseling on a text-based platform. Before Lindsay’s social work career, she served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Lindsay is passionate about providing client-centered care to both children and adults.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed? Do you worry about "going crazy"? Do you have problems in your relationships with family and friends? Do you wonder why you or someone you love can't stop drinking, using, eating, spending? We can help! We are a team of experienced counselors who are here to help you feel more empowered, improve communication/conflict, feel less depressed/anxious, recover from trauma, and parent more confidently. We have also helped many get/stay clean & sober and increase their understanding of the disease of addiction.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed? Do you worry about "going crazy"? Do you have problems in your relationships with family and friends? Do you wonder why you or someone you love can't stop drinking, using, eating, spending? We can help! We are a team of experienced counselors who are here to help you feel more empowered, improve communication/conflict, feel less depressed/anxious, recover from trauma, and parent more confidently. We have also helped many get/stay clean & sober and increase their understanding of the disease of addiction.
Christine Moran
Counselor, LPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brunswick, OH 44212
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) provider and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), clinically trained in EMDR therapy, Polyvagal Theory, parts work and attachment-based therapies, and other treatment methods grounded in the latest behavioral health and neuroscience research. While I enjoy working with clients with a multitude of presenting issues, I primarily specialize in treating trauma and PTSD. Using an integrated approach to therapy, I collaborate with clients on working through past and present difficulties to develop insight into complex issues and achieve the highest level of functioning.
I am a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) provider and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), clinically trained in EMDR therapy, Polyvagal Theory, parts work and attachment-based therapies, and other treatment methods grounded in the latest behavioral health and neuroscience research. While I enjoy working with clients with a multitude of presenting issues, I primarily specialize in treating trauma and PTSD. Using an integrated approach to therapy, I collaborate with clients on working through past and present difficulties to develop insight into complex issues and achieve the highest level of functioning.
Charlotte Buelow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212 (Online Only)
Are you feeling lost in a world that used to feel familiar? Do you feel like you are in a fog, going through the motions but not really engaging? Have you felt overwhelmed by how much there is to do that you haven't been able to let yourself grieve? Some days you may feel like you can tackle that to-do list, and other days the reality hits you like a sucker-punch to the gut.
Are you feeling lost in a world that used to feel familiar? Do you feel like you are in a fog, going through the motions but not really engaging? Have you felt overwhelmed by how much there is to do that you haven't been able to let yourself grieve? Some days you may feel like you can tackle that to-do list, and other days the reality hits you like a sucker-punch to the gut.
My specialties are as follows: a) Relational; b) Trauma (EMDR,TF-CBT);
My specialties are as follows: a) Relational; b) Trauma (EMDR,TF-CBT);
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Miranda J Villard
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, OH 44212
As a clinician, I value genuineness and authenticity. This forms the foundation from which I work with clients. I want to work with you to manage your chronic mental health issues, develop coping skills, work through trauma, and empower your authentic self. I do this in a variety of ways by enlisting your expertise on yourself combined with multiple treatment modalities tailored to your unique needs.
As a clinician, I value genuineness and authenticity. This forms the foundation from which I work with clients. I want to work with you to manage your chronic mental health issues, develop coping skills, work through trauma, and empower your authentic self. I do this in a variety of ways by enlisting your expertise on yourself combined with multiple treatment modalities tailored to your unique needs.
Lisa Turner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212 (Online Only)
Imagine feeling overwhelmed by life's transitions, whether it's a relationship challenge, a career shift, or coping with past traumas. You crave a safe space to explore your feelings, gain clarity, and find a path forward. Your goal is to heal, grow, and thrive, but you need a compassionate guide who understands your unique journey and offers unwavering support. You want to feel accepted, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in your life.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed by life's transitions, whether it's a relationship challenge, a career shift, or coping with past traumas. You crave a safe space to explore your feelings, gain clarity, and find a path forward. Your goal is to heal, grow, and thrive, but you need a compassionate guide who understands your unique journey and offers unwavering support. You want to feel accepted, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in your life.
We believe that counseling is an opportunity to talk with someone you can connect with in a safe environment without fear of judgment. There are a variety of issues that people face on a daily basis. Sometimes those life issues can become too burdensome to deal with on your own. This is where we come in. We work with clients who are dealing with: Depression, Anxiety, Child issues, Mood Disorders, Marriage/Family, Pre-Marital Counseling, Self-Esteem, Trauma, Divorce, Grief, Job and School Stressors. I find it a privilege to be able to walk alongside those who are seeking out assistance in their journey.
We believe that counseling is an opportunity to talk with someone you can connect with in a safe environment without fear of judgment. There are a variety of issues that people face on a daily basis. Sometimes those life issues can become too burdensome to deal with on your own. This is where we come in. We work with clients who are dealing with: Depression, Anxiety, Child issues, Mood Disorders, Marriage/Family, Pre-Marital Counseling, Self-Esteem, Trauma, Divorce, Grief, Job and School Stressors. I find it a privilege to be able to walk alongside those who are seeking out assistance in their journey.
I am passionate about trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBQT concerns, personality disorders, and neurodivergence. An ideal client is an individual who has a growth mindset and explores their thoughts and feelings and how they impact their behavior. They may not understand how those thoughts derived from past experiences, but they are willing to open old wounds given the right tools. They feel safe and secure and want to heal through hard work and determination.
I am passionate about trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBQT concerns, personality disorders, and neurodivergence. An ideal client is an individual who has a growth mindset and explores their thoughts and feelings and how they impact their behavior. They may not understand how those thoughts derived from past experiences, but they are willing to open old wounds given the right tools. They feel safe and secure and want to heal through hard work and determination.
Tracy Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSW, LICDC
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212
I assist clients who struggle with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression and want to bring about change in their lives. I help clients who want to find a balance and stability within themselves to learn and reconnect to a more desired life.
I assist clients who struggle with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression and want to bring about change in their lives. I help clients who want to find a balance and stability within themselves to learn and reconnect to a more desired life.
Each individual in the therapeutic alliance is the ideal client for one simple reason - we are each uniquely in a rut, stuck, or confused. To this end imagine being in a pit of quicksand without any sense of direction, worth, or hope. People will walk by and offer advice on how to get out. Others might provide a utensil or medication. Yet none of these address the immediate situation of being in the pit of quicksand. My experience has taught me that clients want someone who will get in the pit with them, without question or judgement. They just do not want to be stuck alone. So I offer to sit with them and just be present.
Each individual in the therapeutic alliance is the ideal client for one simple reason - we are each uniquely in a rut, stuck, or confused. To this end imagine being in a pit of quicksand without any sense of direction, worth, or hope. People will walk by and offer advice on how to get out. Others might provide a utensil or medication. Yet none of these address the immediate situation of being in the pit of quicksand. My experience has taught me that clients want someone who will get in the pit with them, without question or judgement. They just do not want to be stuck alone. So I offer to sit with them and just be present.
"If in doubt, why? When you can talk, feel heard about your troubles. Doubts will drift away. Anxiety will leave and calm will come" -Olivia. We've all been in situations that have been troublesome. In my personal experience connecting with another to process my troubles has been incredibly helpful and healing. Let me provide guidance and support during your troubled moments.
"If in doubt, why? When you can talk, feel heard about your troubles. Doubts will drift away. Anxiety will leave and calm will come" -Olivia. We've all been in situations that have been troublesome. In my personal experience connecting with another to process my troubles has been incredibly helpful and healing. Let me provide guidance and support during your troubled moments.
Kristy Jones
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Brunswick, OH 44212
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel lost? Has your life been shattered? Is your hurt and pain a secret? You are not alone. It's essential that you have a place where your heart is cared for and protected. You don't have to do it alone anymore. There is help. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey, and help you find your strength again. Everyone has a voice and wants to be heard. Come and find your voice, build confidence and come to someone who will listen.
Do you feel lost? Has your life been shattered? Is your hurt and pain a secret? You are not alone. It's essential that you have a place where your heart is cared for and protected. You don't have to do it alone anymore. There is help. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey, and help you find your strength again. Everyone has a voice and wants to be heard. Come and find your voice, build confidence and come to someone who will listen.
Stella Luna Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brunswick, OH 44212
Waitlist for new clients
As the founder of Stella Luna Counseling and Wellness Center (SL), I honor your desire to begin or continue along your therapeutic journey. I understand that aligning with your therapist is essential in establishing a deep connection with your work, and will motivate you to come to therapy more regularly to authentically explore the challenges that are coming up for you. I create a space where clients are encouraged to become the observer of their life experience, safely process their feelings and vulnerabilities, and tap into their truth. At SL, we specialize in trauma, and offer psychedelic assisted psychotherapy.
As the founder of Stella Luna Counseling and Wellness Center (SL), I honor your desire to begin or continue along your therapeutic journey. I understand that aligning with your therapist is essential in establishing a deep connection with your work, and will motivate you to come to therapy more regularly to authentically explore the challenges that are coming up for you. I create a space where clients are encouraged to become the observer of their life experience, safely process their feelings and vulnerabilities, and tap into their truth. At SL, we specialize in trauma, and offer psychedelic assisted psychotherapy.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.