LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Chardon, OH
My professional journey has been shaped by a commitment to providing compassionate support and understanding to individuals on their path to mental well-being. Within the realm of counseling, I specialize in various areas, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), LGBTQIA+ affirmative counseling, ADHD, substance abuse, personality disorders, grief, chronic illness, pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum care, sleep/insomnia management, trauma, and PTSD.
My professional journey has been shaped by a commitment to providing compassionate support and understanding to individuals on their path to mental well-being. Within the realm of counseling, I specialize in various areas, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), LGBTQIA+ affirmative counseling, ADHD, substance abuse, personality disorders, grief, chronic illness, pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum care, sleep/insomnia management, trauma, and PTSD.
Lanaya McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Chardon, OH 44024 (Online Only)
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have a passion for helping people. I became a therapist to help and encourage people. I have a wide variety of experience. I worked in community health for several years. During that time, I saw a multitude up clients with a variety of issues to include but not limited to addiction, depression, bi - polar disorder, and many others. I provided care inpatient and outpatient and ran many different types of groups for adults and children. I worked with children and families on our juvenile unit as well.
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have a passion for helping people. I became a therapist to help and encourage people. I have a wide variety of experience. I worked in community health for several years. During that time, I saw a multitude up clients with a variety of issues to include but not limited to addiction, depression, bi - polar disorder, and many others. I provided care inpatient and outpatient and ran many different types of groups for adults and children. I worked with children and families on our juvenile unit as well.
Michael Crowdes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LSW
Verified Verified
Chardon, OH 44024 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing grief and anxiety. Grief can be a complex and challenging process, and I provide a supportive and nurturing space for clients to explore their emotions, find meaning in their loss, and gradually heal. Anxiety is another area of expertise, and I assist individuals in understanding the underlying causes of their anxiety and developing practical tools to manage and reduce its impact on their daily lives. I provide a nonjudgmental and safe environment where clients can explore their fears, develop self-compassion, and cultivate resilience.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing grief and anxiety. Grief can be a complex and challenging process, and I provide a supportive and nurturing space for clients to explore their emotions, find meaning in their loss, and gradually heal. Anxiety is another area of expertise, and I assist individuals in understanding the underlying causes of their anxiety and developing practical tools to manage and reduce its impact on their daily lives. I provide a nonjudgmental and safe environment where clients can explore their fears, develop self-compassion, and cultivate resilience.
Family Pride Northeast Ohio, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISWS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chardon, OH 44024
Family Pride offers mental health and chemical dependency counseling and support services to children, youth and families throughout northeast Ohio. Services include individual, couples, family and group counseling as well as case management to individuals ages 3 and up. Our goal is to best serve our families within a supportive, flexible model of service. We provide services in the home, office location, and throughout the community (such as at school, work, or comfortable location).
Family Pride offers mental health and chemical dependency counseling and support services to children, youth and families throughout northeast Ohio. Services include individual, couples, family and group counseling as well as case management to individuals ages 3 and up. Our goal is to best serve our families within a supportive, flexible model of service. We provide services in the home, office location, and throughout the community (such as at school, work, or comfortable location).
Catholic Charities Geauga County serves families, couples, and individuals of all ages with mental health, relationship, and substance use issues. We take a holistic and person center approach to meet each person and family’s needs and collaborate extensively with other community agencies, hospitals, and residential programs.
Catholic Charities Geauga County serves families, couples, and individuals of all ages with mental health, relationship, and substance use issues. We take a holistic and person center approach to meet each person and family’s needs and collaborate extensively with other community agencies, hospitals, and residential programs.
Nicole Peterson
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Chardon, OH 44024 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My background is in understanding and helping clients cope with developmental trauma. I incorporate collaborative problem-solving into my work with clients and enjoy using creative modalities to help clients express themselves through activities such as making art, improv, gaming (VR), movement, yoga, and drumming. My experience includes working with individuals, families, and groups. Over the years I have worked in various settings including outpatient, foster care, residential programs, group homes, and in schools. I work with both children and adults.
My background is in understanding and helping clients cope with developmental trauma. I incorporate collaborative problem-solving into my work with clients and enjoy using creative modalities to help clients express themselves through activities such as making art, improv, gaming (VR), movement, yoga, and drumming. My experience includes working with individuals, families, and groups. Over the years I have worked in various settings including outpatient, foster care, residential programs, group homes, and in schools. I work with both children and adults.
Erin Heltzel Moore
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Chardon, OH 44024
Not accepting new clients
Hi!! Thank you for visiting my profile and I commend you for making a decision to release that which is no longer serving you and accept yourself as beautifully flawed. I am an eclectic therapist specializing in EMDR, yet catering treatment plans which meet the needs of my clients and their willingness to change. I specifically work with children and adults who have a history of trauma which is impairing their ability to function and prohibiting them from living freely and wholly.
Hi!! Thank you for visiting my profile and I commend you for making a decision to release that which is no longer serving you and accept yourself as beautifully flawed. I am an eclectic therapist specializing in EMDR, yet catering treatment plans which meet the needs of my clients and their willingness to change. I specifically work with children and adults who have a history of trauma which is impairing their ability to function and prohibiting them from living freely and wholly.
I enjoy helping clients build skills to succeed in life whether they are dealing with life stresses or serious mental health issues. I believe in using an integrated approach tailored to my client's needs. I work with adults, families, children aged 6 and up and teens. I also enjoy working with groups.
I enjoy helping clients build skills to succeed in life whether they are dealing with life stresses or serious mental health issues. I believe in using an integrated approach tailored to my client's needs. I work with adults, families, children aged 6 and up and teens. I also enjoy working with groups.
Elena Zagarskas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chardon, OH 44024
Not accepting new clients
I provide therapy and formal assessment for children and adults ages 5 and up. Areas of assessment include intellectual and learning abilities, memory, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and personality functioning. I am experienced in treating mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder), grief/loss, trauma, eating disorders among adults, personality dysfunction, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder.
I provide therapy and formal assessment for children and adults ages 5 and up. Areas of assessment include intellectual and learning abilities, memory, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and personality functioning. I am experienced in treating mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder), grief/loss, trauma, eating disorders among adults, personality dysfunction, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder.
Donna Murray
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Chardon, OH 44024 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Donna Murray and I look forward to connecting with you. I’ve had the joy of working in the counseling field for over 25 years in multiple settings including: private practice, inpatient and outpatient, home-based, school-based and residential detox. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina and have been offering counseling services since 1996. Currently, I also serve on the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.
Hello! My name is Donna Murray and I look forward to connecting with you. I’ve had the joy of working in the counseling field for over 25 years in multiple settings including: private practice, inpatient and outpatient, home-based, school-based and residential detox. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina and have been offering counseling services since 1996. Currently, I also serve on the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.
Hello, I’m so glad you’re here. Many of us experience struggles at some point that feel overwhelming. I believe everyone deserves support to help them on their journey to feeling their best! Working on concerns/talking about feelings is not everyone’s favorite thing to do. Therapy can be difficult but it can also be extremely helpful. It’s not always like the movies. You don’t have to lay on the couch, go through every moment of your life, and always “tell me how you feel”. I DO want you to be comfortable, talk about what is important to you in order to meet your goals of therapy, and I am always open to hearing about your feelings!
Hello, I’m so glad you’re here. Many of us experience struggles at some point that feel overwhelming. I believe everyone deserves support to help them on their journey to feeling their best! Working on concerns/talking about feelings is not everyone’s favorite thing to do. Therapy can be difficult but it can also be extremely helpful. It’s not always like the movies. You don’t have to lay on the couch, go through every moment of your life, and always “tell me how you feel”. I DO want you to be comfortable, talk about what is important to you in order to meet your goals of therapy, and I am always open to hearing about your feelings!
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I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a National Certified Counselor credential who provides individual counseling services to adults who present with a variety of mental health concerns. I have experience with individual therapy as well as group therapy. I utilize evidenced-based treatment approaches including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to best support you and guide you in meeting your treatment goals. I will help you to navigate challenging life changes through a collaborative and engaging therapeutic process by teaching coping skills to help you build a life worth living.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a National Certified Counselor credential who provides individual counseling services to adults who present with a variety of mental health concerns. I have experience with individual therapy as well as group therapy. I utilize evidenced-based treatment approaches including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to best support you and guide you in meeting your treatment goals. I will help you to navigate challenging life changes through a collaborative and engaging therapeutic process by teaching coping skills to help you build a life worth living.
Lisa Kostansek
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chardon, OH 44024
I am here to help adolescents, young adults, adults, parents, and families find strength and skills to meet life's challenges.
I am here to help adolescents, young adults, adults, parents, and families find strength and skills to meet life's challenges.
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Emma Bogard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mentor, OH 44061
Not accepting new clients
I find passion in empowering others to help them develop skills in order to become the best person they can be. I believe in helping clients identify and use their strengths to help overcome difficulties, whether it is struggling with managing life stressors or chronic mental illness. I have provided counseling to children and adolescents with symptoms of anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, and ADHD. I enjoy working with clients in the LGBTQ+ population, and I also have had training in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
I find passion in empowering others to help them develop skills in order to become the best person they can be. I believe in helping clients identify and use their strengths to help overcome difficulties, whether it is struggling with managing life stressors or chronic mental illness. I have provided counseling to children and adolescents with symptoms of anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, and ADHD. I enjoy working with clients in the LGBTQ+ population, and I also have had training in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Yesamine De Leon-Mettee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-P, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mentor, OH 44060
Hi there, I'm so glad you're here. Whether you're working through a rough time in your life, wanting to understand yourself, thoughts, and feelings better, or need space to feel heard, I'm here for you. I often work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, identity, and grief. The communities I often work in include the LGBTQ+ and Latine communities. I currently am focused on working with adults from 18 and up, although I work with clients of all ages.
Hi there, I'm so glad you're here. Whether you're working through a rough time in your life, wanting to understand yourself, thoughts, and feelings better, or need space to feel heard, I'm here for you. I often work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, identity, and grief. The communities I often work in include the LGBTQ+ and Latine communities. I currently am focused on working with adults from 18 and up, although I work with clients of all ages.
Kelsey Passov
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mentor, OH 44061
Kelsey’s future clients can expect to feel safe and welcome without judgement as she is an ally to her clients, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Kelsey works with clients from 12 years old to adulthood. She has experience working with anxiety disorders, trauma history, mood disorders, chronic illness, individuals with family relationship concerns, parents to young children, and neurodivergency. She believes the relationships we create in life impact how we feel about ourselves and interact with others, and explores their impact on clients’ overall wellbeing.
Kelsey’s future clients can expect to feel safe and welcome without judgement as she is an ally to her clients, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Kelsey works with clients from 12 years old to adulthood. She has experience working with anxiety disorders, trauma history, mood disorders, chronic illness, individuals with family relationship concerns, parents to young children, and neurodivergency. She believes the relationships we create in life impact how we feel about ourselves and interact with others, and explores their impact on clients’ overall wellbeing.
Angela Grey has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings providing crisis intervention, stabilization and intensive counseling for adults, adolescents and children. She specializes in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and has extensive experience working with victims of crime, sexual trauma, domestic violence, bullying and narcissistic abuse. A special area of interest is in assisting adolescents with the exploration of gender and sexual identities. Angela uses a client-centered approach, is goal-oriented and believes progress in treatment should be measurable.
Angela Grey has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings providing crisis intervention, stabilization and intensive counseling for adults, adolescents and children. She specializes in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and has extensive experience working with victims of crime, sexual trauma, domestic violence, bullying and narcissistic abuse. A special area of interest is in assisting adolescents with the exploration of gender and sexual identities. Angela uses a client-centered approach, is goal-oriented and believes progress in treatment should be measurable.
Ginny Sidlo has 25 years of experience in the field of mental health care and treatment of substance use disorders. She has served in both inpatient and outpatient settings in a variety of responsibilities including clinical supervision, social services director and individual, group and family therapy. She earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Morehead State University and her master's degree in social work from the University of Kentucky.
Ginny Sidlo has 25 years of experience in the field of mental health care and treatment of substance use disorders. She has served in both inpatient and outpatient settings in a variety of responsibilities including clinical supervision, social services director and individual, group and family therapy. She earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Morehead State University and her master's degree in social work from the University of Kentucky.
Kenneth Trivison
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, IMFT
Verified Verified
Mentor, OH 44060
Ken Trivison earned his master's degree in educational psychology from John Carroll University and completed a two year post-graduate training program in systemic marriage and family therapy. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame. He is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). He has served as a Board member of AAMFT and is a past president of the Ohio Division of AAMFT.
Ken Trivison earned his master's degree in educational psychology from John Carroll University and completed a two year post-graduate training program in systemic marriage and family therapy. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame. He is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). He has served as a Board member of AAMFT and is a past president of the Ohio Division of AAMFT.
Amanda Mills is a licensed professional clinical counselor who has been practicing since 2017. She received her master's degree in clinical counseling from John Carroll University and her bachelor's degree in psychology from Taylor University. She has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient and intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient groups and private practice. She has training in mindfulness and CBT, certification in DBT and training in marriage and relationship counseling. Her specialties include depression and anxiety, relationships, life changes, grief, mood disorders and substance abuse disorders.
Amanda Mills is a licensed professional clinical counselor who has been practicing since 2017. She received her master's degree in clinical counseling from John Carroll University and her bachelor's degree in psychology from Taylor University. She has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient and intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient groups and private practice. She has training in mindfulness and CBT, certification in DBT and training in marriage and relationship counseling. Her specialties include depression and anxiety, relationships, life changes, grief, mood disorders and substance abuse disorders.
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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.