LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Miamisburg, OH
Dr. Skip Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, BS, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Miamisburg, OH 45342
I specialize in Sexual Health issues, including dysfunctions, kink, sexual orientation, gender identity, relationships, consensual non-monogamy, homosexuality, transgender, fetishes, sexual health education, problematic sexual behaviors, and any other issue relating to sexual health.
I am a clinical mental health therapist specializing in Sexual Health, Sex Education, and General Mental Health Issues. I conduct adult individual, group, and couples therapy. I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT), which means that one’s thoughts evoke emotions that drives one’s behaviors. Therapy focuses on a person’s thoughts, presumptions, cognitive distortions, emotion regulation, and behavioral changes. I am passionate about working with clients and am an empathetic therapist who enjoys working collaboratively to help his clients reach mental peace and creates a relaxed atmosphere that allows clients to feel safe.
I specialize in Sexual Health issues, including dysfunctions, kink, sexual orientation, gender identity, relationships, consensual non-monogamy, homosexuality, transgender, fetishes, sexual health education, problematic sexual behaviors, and any other issue relating to sexual health.
I am a clinical mental health therapist specializing in Sexual Health, Sex Education, and General Mental Health Issues. I conduct adult individual, group, and couples therapy. I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT), which means that one’s thoughts evoke emotions that drives one’s behaviors. Therapy focuses on a person’s thoughts, presumptions, cognitive distortions, emotion regulation, and behavioral changes. I am passionate about working with clients and am an empathetic therapist who enjoys working collaboratively to help his clients reach mental peace and creates a relaxed atmosphere that allows clients to feel safe.
The Mindful Life, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miamisburg, OH 45342 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients in KY and OH. Therapy can be challenging and emotionally draining but we are here to work alongside you as an equal partner/team member. This is and will always be a judgement free zone. Keep in mind that therapy is not a "quick fix." Our Clinicians can offer skills that you can implement immediately but lasting change involves a deeper exploration of issues and commitment to self.
Accepting New Clients in KY and OH. Therapy can be challenging and emotionally draining but we are here to work alongside you as an equal partner/team member. This is and will always be a judgement free zone. Keep in mind that therapy is not a "quick fix." Our Clinicians can offer skills that you can implement immediately but lasting change involves a deeper exploration of issues and commitment to self.
Melanie D Dufresne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize evidence-based, neurobiological approaches to treatment with heavy conceptualization for the client's biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects and impacts related to one's functioning. Compassion-driven and challenging where appropriate, I will meet the person where they are in regards to their personal journey for health and healing.
I utilize evidence-based, neurobiological approaches to treatment with heavy conceptualization for the client's biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects and impacts related to one's functioning. Compassion-driven and challenging where appropriate, I will meet the person where they are in regards to their personal journey for health and healing.
Lorraine M Ward
Counselor, LPCC, LCDC-II
Verified Verified
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is assisting the client find their own personal strengths and values to improve the quality of their life. We do this together, discovering ways the client can reach her inner resources for growth. I believe the therapeutic process is mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual, and I integrate all of these areas in my approach.
My approach to therapy is assisting the client find their own personal strengths and values to improve the quality of their life. We do this together, discovering ways the client can reach her inner resources for growth. I believe the therapeutic process is mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual, and I integrate all of these areas in my approach.
Additionally, I work with adults and couples having struggles in life and transitions.
Life has changed for an uncertain period of time. Finding a safe space to really be heard, so we can process, heal and grow is helpful during this difficult time. Feeling isolated, depressed, anxious or unable to face daily challenges is normal, but finding ways to handle the stress or difficult feelings when they become overwhelming can make life easier and bring about more success and happiness in your. Sometimes it's stress within a relationship (family, dating, marriage, parenting) that can really throw us off our game. Sometimes work is overwhelming. Sometimes everything seems to get us down.
Additionally, I work with adults and couples having struggles in life and transitions.
Life has changed for an uncertain period of time. Finding a safe space to really be heard, so we can process, heal and grow is helpful during this difficult time. Feeling isolated, depressed, anxious or unable to face daily challenges is normal, but finding ways to handle the stress or difficult feelings when they become overwhelming can make life easier and bring about more success and happiness in your. Sometimes it's stress within a relationship (family, dating, marriage, parenting) that can really throw us off our game. Sometimes work is overwhelming. Sometimes everything seems to get us down.
Melissa Strombeck Imft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, IMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miamisburg, OH 45342
I practice with the belief that therapy can be a rich and vital exploration into understanding the deepest parts of our selves: the parts we cherish as well as the parts we want to change. We all have unconscious patterns that can get in the way of living the life we want to lead. These patterns can manifest as anxiety, depression, phobias, physical illness or pain, addiction, even rage. These symptoms can affect relationships, work, self esteem, creativity, and sexuality. Change is possible when these patterns can be expressed and understood in an open, and accepting space.
I practice with the belief that therapy can be a rich and vital exploration into understanding the deepest parts of our selves: the parts we cherish as well as the parts we want to change. We all have unconscious patterns that can get in the way of living the life we want to lead. These patterns can manifest as anxiety, depression, phobias, physical illness or pain, addiction, even rage. These symptoms can affect relationships, work, self esteem, creativity, and sexuality. Change is possible when these patterns can be expressed and understood in an open, and accepting space.
Megan A. Pera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Miamisburg, OH 45342 (Online Only)
I believe that healing results from addressing the whole person so approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, highlighting individuals' resilience and awakening their own ability to heal. I value a strong creative, collaborative relationship.
I believe that healing results from addressing the whole person so approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, highlighting individuals' resilience and awakening their own ability to heal. I value a strong creative, collaborative relationship.
I believe wholeness is the essential nature we are all born with. None of us come into the world feeling unlovable, unworthy or undeserving. Inequities, injustices and trauma pervade our external world. Our individual experiences, environment and the "unknown" may leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed and or struggling to manage our emotions, ultimately impacting our relationships, jobs and more. It is never too late to heal. No matter what has happened to us, healing may allow us to find wholeness, balance and flip the script of our lives.
I believe wholeness is the essential nature we are all born with. None of us come into the world feeling unlovable, unworthy or undeserving. Inequities, injustices and trauma pervade our external world. Our individual experiences, environment and the "unknown" may leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed and or struggling to manage our emotions, ultimately impacting our relationships, jobs and more. It is never too late to heal. No matter what has happened to us, healing may allow us to find wholeness, balance and flip the script of our lives.
Jacklyn Samuels
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) in Ohio and have been working in the field for over 4 years. I am currently working at Ellie Mental Health in Centerville, OH. I work with a wide range of diagnoses, client problems, and am open to working with a wide variety of ages and identities. I have specialized in mood disorders as well as grief/bereavement. I have also worked with clients through several different life transitions such as moving out of the family home, going to college, premarital, retirement, and divorce. I also use the Gottman method to work with couples through difficult points in their relationship.
I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) in Ohio and have been working in the field for over 4 years. I am currently working at Ellie Mental Health in Centerville, OH. I work with a wide range of diagnoses, client problems, and am open to working with a wide variety of ages and identities. I have specialized in mood disorders as well as grief/bereavement. I have also worked with clients through several different life transitions such as moving out of the family home, going to college, premarital, retirement, and divorce. I also use the Gottman method to work with couples through difficult points in their relationship.
I take a lot of pride in the work I get to do with clients. I genuinely consider it an honor for folks to let me into their lives and trust that I can support them through the tough times. The world is chaotic and our more immediate worlds can get jostled around by it all. I don't claim to be able to help everyone I work with, because I don't know if that always feels realistic to the struggles at hand. However, I can promise to offer acceptance, support, empathy, and care so that you don't feel as alone or untethered. I understand that many people want to make changes, and we can work towards that with kindness and compassion.
I take a lot of pride in the work I get to do with clients. I genuinely consider it an honor for folks to let me into their lives and trust that I can support them through the tough times. The world is chaotic and our more immediate worlds can get jostled around by it all. I don't claim to be able to help everyone I work with, because I don't know if that always feels realistic to the struggles at hand. However, I can promise to offer acceptance, support, empathy, and care so that you don't feel as alone or untethered. I understand that many people want to make changes, and we can work towards that with kindness and compassion.
I am passionate about providing a supportive, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment to hold space for clients so they can navigate life challenges. I incorporate mindfulness-based, holistic therapy and am passionate about functional, root-cause approaches.approaches. Some areas of interest include depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem issues, life purpose, and relationship and marital issues.I believe that therapy is an investment in oneself, and I love seeing clients thrive and grow as they process existing struggles, heal past wounds, learn new skills, and develop their already existing strengths.
I am passionate about providing a supportive, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment to hold space for clients so they can navigate life challenges. I incorporate mindfulness-based, holistic therapy and am passionate about functional, root-cause approaches.approaches. Some areas of interest include depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem issues, life purpose, and relationship and marital issues.I believe that therapy is an investment in oneself, and I love seeing clients thrive and grow as they process existing struggles, heal past wounds, learn new skills, and develop their already existing strengths.
Sarah Bryson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miamisburg, OH 45342 (Online Only)
If most days feel overwhelming, foggy, or unclear - you’ve come to the right place. I’m Sarah and I treat adults experiencing anxiety through multiple life transitions- specifically becoming more independent in their living situations and women’s issues. I am passionate about helping clients learn how to tap into their own inner power to stay present and move through difficult periods.
If most days feel overwhelming, foggy, or unclear - you’ve come to the right place. I’m Sarah and I treat adults experiencing anxiety through multiple life transitions- specifically becoming more independent in their living situations and women’s issues. I am passionate about helping clients learn how to tap into their own inner power to stay present and move through difficult periods.
Lauren Stone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Miamisburg, OH 45342 (Online Only)
I connect best with individuals who have a lot of emotions, but have trouble communicating their emotional experiences to people in their lives. These individuals may feel misunderstood, unaccepted, different, or alone, but want desperately to feel understood and accepted.
I connect best with individuals who have a lot of emotions, but have trouble communicating their emotional experiences to people in their lives. These individuals may feel misunderstood, unaccepted, different, or alone, but want desperately to feel understood and accepted.
Waybridge Counseling is a group practice of specialists who provide treatment for a variety of concerns. Our specialists work in teams and this is a critical element of our success. Each team meets regularly for ongoing training and consultation in the team's specialty. We believe that this significantly increases the quality of counseling we offer.
Waybridge Counseling is a group practice of specialists who provide treatment for a variety of concerns. Our specialists work in teams and this is a critical element of our success. Each team meets regularly for ongoing training and consultation in the team's specialty. We believe that this significantly increases the quality of counseling we offer.
Psychotherapy is a healing process. We believe in creating a supportive, empathic environment to allow you to begin your journey. We can help foster insight, knowledge and skills to help improve your quality of life. The process of change begins from within. We can help you progress through your stages of change by teaching you skills, providing support and motivation to help you reach your goals and maintain these changes. We strongly believe in the self and one's inner ability to restore any imbalance to help live a more meaningful and purposeful life.
Psychotherapy is a healing process. We believe in creating a supportive, empathic environment to allow you to begin your journey. We can help foster insight, knowledge and skills to help improve your quality of life. The process of change begins from within. We can help you progress through your stages of change by teaching you skills, providing support and motivation to help you reach your goals and maintain these changes. We strongly believe in the self and one's inner ability to restore any imbalance to help live a more meaningful and purposeful life.
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My primary experience has been with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, but I have studied many tactics and techniques to facilitate people experiencing narcissistic and emotionally abusive relationships, specifically those which include gaslighting.
Every person's journey through life is unique and will inevitably bring about challenging situations, particularly when we feel unable to handle the challenges we face. As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a trusting and warm environment, to allow you to explore and gain understanding of the challenges you face, as well as the possibilities that may create a positive change. I utilize person-centered and integrated approaches in therapy to address the dynamics of your life and commit to supporting your emotional growth, which allows me to create a therapeutic experience that's unique to each client.
My primary experience has been with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, but I have studied many tactics and techniques to facilitate people experiencing narcissistic and emotionally abusive relationships, specifically those which include gaslighting.
Every person's journey through life is unique and will inevitably bring about challenging situations, particularly when we feel unable to handle the challenges we face. As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a trusting and warm environment, to allow you to explore and gain understanding of the challenges you face, as well as the possibilities that may create a positive change. I utilize person-centered and integrated approaches in therapy to address the dynamics of your life and commit to supporting your emotional growth, which allows me to create a therapeutic experience that's unique to each client.
Kayla Gehle, LISW-S Kayla Gehle is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio who has been practicing since 2017. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Wright State University and received her Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati. Kayla believes that through authentic human connection built by trust, unconditional support, respect, and transparency one can create the change they need in their life.
Kayla Gehle, LISW-S Kayla Gehle is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio who has been practicing since 2017. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Wright State University and received her Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati. Kayla believes that through authentic human connection built by trust, unconditional support, respect, and transparency one can create the change they need in their life.
Meghan Polly, LPC Meghan Polly is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Xavier University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from High Point University. Meghan believes in meeting the client where they are at and finding out what skills they have that they can work on strengthening. Meghan also strives to find out what interventions work best for each specific client so they can have an experience tailored to their specific needs. Outside of work, Meghan enjoys reading, playing video games, cooking, and baking.
Meghan Polly, LPC Meghan Polly is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Xavier University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from High Point University. Meghan believes in meeting the client where they are at and finding out what skills they have that they can work on strengthening. Meghan also strives to find out what interventions work best for each specific client so they can have an experience tailored to their specific needs. Outside of work, Meghan enjoys reading, playing video games, cooking, and baking.
Morgan Robinson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. She received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Alabama and her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Toledo. Morgan has practiced in residential, outpatient, and school-based settings working with children, adolescents, and adults. Morgan is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in addition to the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics.
Morgan Robinson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. She received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Alabama and her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Toledo. Morgan has practiced in residential, outpatient, and school-based settings working with children, adolescents, and adults. Morgan is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in addition to the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics.
Joshua Minnich is a licensed professional clinical counselor with several years of clinical experience. He received his master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Studies from University of Dayton. He offers a patient-focused practice style that emphasizes the well-being and autonomy of those seeking treatment. His areas of specialty include adjustment disorder, anger management, couples/marital counseling, depression, family therapy, grief counseling, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relaxation techniques and stress management.
Joshua Minnich is a licensed professional clinical counselor with several years of clinical experience. He received his master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Studies from University of Dayton. He offers a patient-focused practice style that emphasizes the well-being and autonomy of those seeking treatment. His areas of specialty include adjustment disorder, anger management, couples/marital counseling, depression, family therapy, grief counseling, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relaxation techniques and stress management.
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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.