LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Plain City, OH
Katelyn Mcgookey, LPCC-S is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She earned her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and completed her master's degree in Counselor Education from Ohio University. Kate considers herself a generalist, with areas of focus including: abuse/domestic violence, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, LGBTQ services, parenting, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and stress management. She has experience working in school-based settings,youth residential treatment, drug and alcohol treatment, and outpatient counseling.
Katelyn Mcgookey, LPCC-S is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She earned her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and completed her master's degree in Counselor Education from Ohio University. Kate considers herself a generalist, with areas of focus including: abuse/domestic violence, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, LGBTQ services, parenting, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and stress management. She has experience working in school-based settings,youth residential treatment, drug and alcohol treatment, and outpatient counseling.
Abby Ruble, LPC Abby Ruble is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Masters from Capital University in Counselor Education-Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Are you feeling shame about your eating habits, your size, weight, or about how much you think about food? Or are you a person of the LGBTQIA community seeking an affirming professional who will show you how to embrace your own story so you can shape it and live with confidence? Abby would love to help.
Abby Ruble, LPC Abby Ruble is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Masters from Capital University in Counselor Education-Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Are you feeling shame about your eating habits, your size, weight, or about how much you think about food? Or are you a person of the LGBTQIA community seeking an affirming professional who will show you how to embrace your own story so you can shape it and live with confidence? Abby would love to help.
Brady Mertens is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor, who has been practicing since 2015. He graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health counseling. Brady practices a blend of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy with a sensitivity to trauma, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergence. He takes a holistic approach, believing that the more one knows about how the brain, body, spirit, and physical and social environments interact, the more one can do to create effective change.
Brady Mertens is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor, who has been practicing since 2015. He graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health counseling. Brady practices a blend of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy with a sensitivity to trauma, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergence. He takes a holistic approach, believing that the more one knows about how the brain, body, spirit, and physical and social environments interact, the more one can do to create effective change.
Sarah Beadle is a Licensed Independent Social Worker through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and her Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. She has worked with students at Ohio State in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio.
Sarah Beadle is a Licensed Independent Social Worker through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and her Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. She has worked with students at Ohio State in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio.
Alexis Smith is a Licensed Counselor Trainee through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapy Board. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University. Alexis is completing a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Her professional interests include providing mental health services to adolescents and young adults for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Alexis Smith is a Licensed Counselor Trainee through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapy Board. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University. Alexis is completing a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Her professional interests include providing mental health services to adolescents and young adults for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Emma Compton is a Licensed Social worker, licensed through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Emma received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, and her Master Social Work from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining LifeStance, she worked as an intensive home-based clinician for children ages 5-18 and their families. Throughout her experience as a clinician, Emma has experience with a variety of practice areas including anxiety, depression, and trauma-related issues in both individual and family settings.
Emma Compton is a Licensed Social worker, licensed through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Emma received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, and her Master Social Work from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining LifeStance, she worked as an intensive home-based clinician for children ages 5-18 and their families. Throughout her experience as a clinician, Emma has experience with a variety of practice areas including anxiety, depression, and trauma-related issues in both individual and family settings.
Alison Winnard is a Licensed Social Worker Trainee through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapy Board. Alison earned her Bachelor's of Science in Healthy Lifestyle Coaching from Arizona State University and has worked previously as a Board-Certified Health Coach. Alison is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Social Work from the Ohio State University. Her professional interests include providing individual mental health support to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions.
Alison Winnard is a Licensed Social Worker Trainee through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapy Board. Alison earned her Bachelor's of Science in Healthy Lifestyle Coaching from Arizona State University and has worked previously as a Board-Certified Health Coach. Alison is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Social Work from the Ohio State University. Her professional interests include providing individual mental health support to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions.
Niki Gillette started her journey at LifeStance in February 2023 as a social work trainee. Niki graduated with her Bachelor of Psychology in 2016 and then worked in an inpatient psychiatric hospital for five years where she fell in love with this field even more. Niki has always had a passion for helping others reach the best possible versions of themselves which she incorporates in her practice with all age groups and with those who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and many other conditions that affect one's day-to-day living.
Niki Gillette started her journey at LifeStance in February 2023 as a social work trainee. Niki graduated with her Bachelor of Psychology in 2016 and then worked in an inpatient psychiatric hospital for five years where she fell in love with this field even more. Niki has always had a passion for helping others reach the best possible versions of themselves which she incorporates in her practice with all age groups and with those who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and many other conditions that affect one's day-to-day living.
Jamie Hodgins is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Jamie is also a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC-CS) through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education from The Ohio State University. He went on to receive his Master of Science in Education in Community Counseling from The University of Dayton.
Jamie Hodgins is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Jamie is also a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC-CS) through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education from The Ohio State University. He went on to receive his Master of Science in Education in Community Counseling from The University of Dayton.
Emma Poduska is a Licensed Professional Counselor through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Emma received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hiram College. She then went on to receive her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. While working on her master's degree, Emma served as a counseling intern for a non-profit organization offering bereavement counseling and services to individuals of all ages in the Cleveland area.
Emma Poduska is a Licensed Professional Counselor through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Emma received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hiram College. She then went on to receive her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. While working on her master's degree, Emma served as a counseling intern for a non-profit organization offering bereavement counseling and services to individuals of all ages in the Cleveland area.
Autumn A. Davis, LSW Autumn A. Davis is a Licensed Social Worker in Ohio who has been practicing since 2020. She earned her BSSW and MSW at the Ohio State University College of Social Work. Autumn believes that every client should be met with unconditional positive regard. She feels we have to recognize that clients have stories that have led them to seek our help, and they are complex humans with raw emotions. Autumn strives to approach every client with trauma-informed care and help them feel safe with her on a level that can cultivate a healthy and successful therapeutic relationship.
Autumn A. Davis, LSW Autumn A. Davis is a Licensed Social Worker in Ohio who has been practicing since 2020. She earned her BSSW and MSW at the Ohio State University College of Social Work. Autumn believes that every client should be met with unconditional positive regard. She feels we have to recognize that clients have stories that have led them to seek our help, and they are complex humans with raw emotions. Autumn strives to approach every client with trauma-informed care and help them feel safe with her on a level that can cultivate a healthy and successful therapeutic relationship.
Kayleen Stidham-Klier
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Plain City, OH 43064 (Online Only)
Kayleen Stidham-Klier, LPCC Kayleen Stidham-Klier is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2002. She has a Masters in Clinical Counseling from OSU. Kayleen offers a perspective of looking for your strengths and capabilities to help you navigate whatever life is throwing at you. We forget that we are capable of doing more than what we think we can and that the answers to our questions usually lie inside of ourselves. Whether you struggle with mental health concerns and/or addiction issues there is support and acceptance of where you are at in this process of change.
Kayleen Stidham-Klier, LPCC Kayleen Stidham-Klier is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio who has been practicing since 2002. She has a Masters in Clinical Counseling from OSU. Kayleen offers a perspective of looking for your strengths and capabilities to help you navigate whatever life is throwing at you. We forget that we are capable of doing more than what we think we can and that the answers to our questions usually lie inside of ourselves. Whether you struggle with mental health concerns and/or addiction issues there is support and acceptance of where you are at in this process of change.
Bethany Kelley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plain City, OH 43064
Bethany Kelley, LISW-S Bethany Kelley is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio who has been practicing since 2015. She has an MSW. Bethany believes in doing whatever it takes within the laws, rules, and ethics. Her treatment philosophy includes CBT, SFT, DBT, and is person-centered and wholistic. In her spare time, Bethany enjoys music, travel, and boxing.
Bethany Kelley, LISW-S Bethany Kelley is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio who has been practicing since 2015. She has an MSW. Bethany believes in doing whatever it takes within the laws, rules, and ethics. Her treatment philosophy includes CBT, SFT, DBT, and is person-centered and wholistic. In her spare time, Bethany enjoys music, travel, and boxing.
Jordan Rush (she/her/hers) is provisionally licensed as a Counselor Trainee through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. She is currently working toward her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Palo Alto University. Jordan received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Otterbein University, with minors in Criminology and Race/Ethnic Studies. Most recently, Jordan has worked with children and families ages birth to 5 on early literacy and kindergarten readiness.
Jordan Rush (she/her/hers) is provisionally licensed as a Counselor Trainee through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. She is currently working toward her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Palo Alto University. Jordan received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Otterbein University, with minors in Criminology and Race/Ethnic Studies. Most recently, Jordan has worked with children and families ages birth to 5 on early literacy and kindergarten readiness.
For years, I have been helping individuals with their mental health and wellness. No matter what kind of struggles you’re dealing with, you don’t have to go through it alone. From my experience, I understand that everyone’s mental health struggles are different. That’s why I offer a wide range of counseling services designed to help you find the tools and support you need to overcome your mental health challenges. My approach is focused on creating a supportive and safe environment where individuals can feel comfortable discussing their personal concerns.
For years, I have been helping individuals with their mental health and wellness. No matter what kind of struggles you’re dealing with, you don’t have to go through it alone. From my experience, I understand that everyone’s mental health struggles are different. That’s why I offer a wide range of counseling services designed to help you find the tools and support you need to overcome your mental health challenges. My approach is focused on creating a supportive and safe environment where individuals can feel comfortable discussing their personal concerns.
We provide trauma-informed mental health therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. We work with our clients from our first interaction to make sure their treatment is individualized to meet their mental health needs and personal goals. Our staff of over 30 diverse and skilled therapists provide the highest quality care to serve diverse communities with respect to their spiritual, cultural, and individual differences. Our offices in Hilliard, Ohio and London, Ohio are available to work in-person with community members in Central, Ohio or we are available for Telehealth services throughout the State.
We provide trauma-informed mental health therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. We work with our clients from our first interaction to make sure their treatment is individualized to meet their mental health needs and personal goals. Our staff of over 30 diverse and skilled therapists provide the highest quality care to serve diverse communities with respect to their spiritual, cultural, and individual differences. Our offices in Hilliard, Ohio and London, Ohio are available to work in-person with community members in Central, Ohio or we are available for Telehealth services throughout the State.
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.
Erin Zarlino
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plain City, OH 43064
Erin specializes in helping adults who are struggling with a past or present trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, and life transitions. She is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and offers EMDR intensive sessions as well.
Erin specializes in helping adults who are struggling with a past or present trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, and life transitions. She is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and offers EMDR intensive sessions as well.
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Sylvia Lawson-Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dublin, OH 43016 (Online Only)
I specialize in LGBTQIA+ trauma.
I listen to understand. I want you to be who you want to be and feel safe doing it! You have a right to feel safe and be yourself. My job is to provide you that safe space without any judgement! I understand the unique needs of the LGBTQIA community, including lived experience.
I specialize in LGBTQIA+ trauma.
I listen to understand. I want you to be who you want to be and feel safe doing it! You have a right to feel safe and be yourself. My job is to provide you that safe space without any judgement! I understand the unique needs of the LGBTQIA community, including lived experience.
Jacob Dodson is a Licensed Counselor Trainee through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences with a minor in General Psychology from The Ohio State University. Jacob is currently completing a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through the University of Dayton. His clinical interests include providing services to teens, young adults, and members of the LGBTQ+ community dealing with depression, anxiety, stress and trauma, as well as grief/loss issues.
Jacob Dodson is a Licensed Counselor Trainee through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences with a minor in General Psychology from The Ohio State University. Jacob is currently completing a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through the University of Dayton. His clinical interests include providing services to teens, young adults, and members of the LGBTQ+ community dealing with depression, anxiety, stress and trauma, as well as grief/loss issues.
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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.