LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Wayne County, OH
I have been in the profession for over 12 years, and in that time I have worked with a large variety of clients. I started working in a mental health residential treatment facility for adolescents, then worked in community health care, substance abuse residential treatment and private practice. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addictions and LGBTQ+ hurdles. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse heal and become healthier, as well as embrace the happiness in their lives.
I have been in the profession for over 12 years, and in that time I have worked with a large variety of clients. I started working in a mental health residential treatment facility for adolescents, then worked in community health care, substance abuse residential treatment and private practice. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addictions and LGBTQ+ hurdles. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse heal and become healthier, as well as embrace the happiness in their lives.
Martha (Marty) Laska
Counselor, LPCC, LICDC, ACHT
Verified Verified
Orrville, OH 44667 (Online Only)
I am very open to all people especially those in the LGBTQ+ community, I truly enjoy assisting those who are struggling with anxiety and fear move into a better way of living emotionally.
My style of counseling is straightforward and direct, but I do not tell you what to do, but help you to figure out what action is best for you. I use CBT (talk therapy ) and Person Centered Therapy, as well as hypnotherapy. I have helped hundreds of people struggling with depression, anxiety , addiction and those in the LGBTQ+ community. I have been doing this a long time and understand we all make mistakes. I believe the important thing is to be willing to work for change.
I am very open to all people especially those in the LGBTQ+ community, I truly enjoy assisting those who are struggling with anxiety and fear move into a better way of living emotionally.
My style of counseling is straightforward and direct, but I do not tell you what to do, but help you to figure out what action is best for you. I use CBT (talk therapy ) and Person Centered Therapy, as well as hypnotherapy. I have helped hundreds of people struggling with depression, anxiety , addiction and those in the LGBTQ+ community. I have been doing this a long time and understand we all make mistakes. I believe the important thing is to be willing to work for change.
Taylor Williams
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Doylestown, OH 44230 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Taylor Williams, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 9 years of clinical experience. I am trauma certified and DBT-focused on helping diverse individuals who have Borderline Personality, Trauma, PTSD, Life Transitions, Family Conflict, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I utilize a combination of Dialectical (DBT), Trauma Focused, Existential, Feminist, and Holistic therapies. From my experiences, I believe life can improve after learning healthy coping skills and processing the past.
Hello, I am Taylor Williams, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 9 years of clinical experience. I am trauma certified and DBT-focused on helping diverse individuals who have Borderline Personality, Trauma, PTSD, Life Transitions, Family Conflict, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I utilize a combination of Dialectical (DBT), Trauma Focused, Existential, Feminist, and Holistic therapies. From my experiences, I believe life can improve after learning healthy coping skills and processing the past.
Megan Marcinowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wooster, OH 44691
My clinical focus includes LGBTQIA+ issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and body image issues, suicidality/self-harm, family conflict, childhood adjustment and trauma issues, and more.
Hello there! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and enjoy working with children 6+, teens, their families, and young adults. I am passionate about holding compassion and hope for my clients as they walk through their most challenging times. I offer a safe space, free of judgment, that allows collaboration between clinician, client, and their family. Together, we can set goals and identify what treatment looks like for you. To heal and grow, we need to look at the whole person. That’s why my approach is holistic and utilizes various treatment modalities, such as DBT, CBT, person-centered, and art or play therapy interventions.
My clinical focus includes LGBTQIA+ issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and body image issues, suicidality/self-harm, family conflict, childhood adjustment and trauma issues, and more.
Hello there! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and enjoy working with children 6+, teens, their families, and young adults. I am passionate about holding compassion and hope for my clients as they walk through their most challenging times. I offer a safe space, free of judgment, that allows collaboration between clinician, client, and their family. Together, we can set goals and identify what treatment looks like for you. To heal and grow, we need to look at the whole person. That’s why my approach is holistic and utilizes various treatment modalities, such as DBT, CBT, person-centered, and art or play therapy interventions.
Katherine Pixley
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Rittman, OH 44270 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Today more than ever people seek out mental health services as they try to address an ever-changing world. My key message to my clients is "I want to provide you mental wellness when life can seem so overwhelming." I have adopted the phrase "Bee Well, Bee Healthy, Bee You" to represent the outcome I wish for my clients. Whether your goals are to reduce anxiety or to process life experiences, I am here to help. I offer a quiet, relaxed atmosphere in a boutique, private practice setting.
Today more than ever people seek out mental health services as they try to address an ever-changing world. My key message to my clients is "I want to provide you mental wellness when life can seem so overwhelming." I have adopted the phrase "Bee Well, Bee Healthy, Bee You" to represent the outcome I wish for my clients. Whether your goals are to reduce anxiety or to process life experiences, I am here to help. I offer a quiet, relaxed atmosphere in a boutique, private practice setting.
Revival Therapy & Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, CCTP
Verified Verified
Apple Creek, OH 44606
Hi, I’m Jess! As a family member and friend to several Veterans and first responders I’m passionate about the challenges you face in your day to day and the ways in which your past may still be presenting itself in your life now. I can appreciate some humor and a few choice words within a therapy session and have a client centered, laid back approach and hope to empower you to make decisions about your care through education to treatment modalities and support!
Hi, I’m Jess! As a family member and friend to several Veterans and first responders I’m passionate about the challenges you face in your day to day and the ways in which your past may still be presenting itself in your life now. I can appreciate some humor and a few choice words within a therapy session and have a client centered, laid back approach and hope to empower you to make decisions about your care through education to treatment modalities and support!
I understand & respect the courage it takes to come to counseling. My work as a counselor for 27 years is devoted to aiding clients make healthy choices for change, develop & enhance relationships, increase personal effectiveness & develop abilities to create happiness. Doing this involves planning, sharing, laughing & learning to adapt to new ways of thinking and being. I have witnessed the changing power of self-awareness & how integrating lost parts of ourselves helps us become whole people again. There is great value in exploring, identifying & challenging our thoughts which drive feelings and behaviors.
I understand & respect the courage it takes to come to counseling. My work as a counselor for 27 years is devoted to aiding clients make healthy choices for change, develop & enhance relationships, increase personal effectiveness & develop abilities to create happiness. Doing this involves planning, sharing, laughing & learning to adapt to new ways of thinking and being. I have witnessed the changing power of self-awareness & how integrating lost parts of ourselves helps us become whole people again. There is great value in exploring, identifying & challenging our thoughts which drive feelings and behaviors.
Nicole Griffith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wooster, OH 44691
Is life becoming too much to handle or overwhelming? Do you feel stuck in a web of anxiety or over thinking every little detail? Is it a struggle to get out of bed and face day to day life? Do you want to learn ways to help you face this chaotic world? I am here to help people gain insight into your struggles and build skills to move forward.
Is life becoming too much to handle or overwhelming? Do you feel stuck in a web of anxiety or over thinking every little detail? Is it a struggle to get out of bed and face day to day life? Do you want to learn ways to help you face this chaotic world? I am here to help people gain insight into your struggles and build skills to move forward.
In my work with clients, my goal is to facilitate healthy change in clients' lives and relationships. Utilizing evidenced-based practices, I work with clients who struggle with trauma histories, relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, stress management and perfectionism. I also work with women's issues such as PMDD, infertility, and endometriosis. I believe that we are better and healthier when we feel connected to ourselves, others, and the world around us.
In my work with clients, my goal is to facilitate healthy change in clients' lives and relationships. Utilizing evidenced-based practices, I work with clients who struggle with trauma histories, relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, stress management and perfectionism. I also work with women's issues such as PMDD, infertility, and endometriosis. I believe that we are better and healthier when we feel connected to ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Beth Traveria
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dalton, OH 44618 (Online Only)
Attention for those residing in the states of Ohio or South Carolina. Are you ready to better understand your situation? Do you want to move forward toward resolving difficulties in your life? As your therapist, I will use my knowledge of human development and behavior to assist you in gaining this understanding. I will enter into a dialogue with you regarding possible solutions. We will examine your feelings/emotions, thoughts and behaviors. I will support you as you consider trying new approaches.Counseling can lead to better relationships, solutions to specific problems and significant reductions in feelings of distress.
Attention for those residing in the states of Ohio or South Carolina. Are you ready to better understand your situation? Do you want to move forward toward resolving difficulties in your life? As your therapist, I will use my knowledge of human development and behavior to assist you in gaining this understanding. I will enter into a dialogue with you regarding possible solutions. We will examine your feelings/emotions, thoughts and behaviors. I will support you as you consider trying new approaches.Counseling can lead to better relationships, solutions to specific problems and significant reductions in feelings of distress.
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Online Therapists
LGBTQ+ Counseling and Support
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43214
As our client, you can utilize clinical services for as long as necessary while you navigate your own process or journey, explore your identity understanding, and navigate opportunities and challenges as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Taking a step to do something for your self is the right thing to do. Start slow and easy if that helps, see how it goes, or jump right in. Either way - we are here for you and can help.
As our client, you can utilize clinical services for as long as necessary while you navigate your own process or journey, explore your identity understanding, and navigate opportunities and challenges as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Taking a step to do something for your self is the right thing to do. Start slow and easy if that helps, see how it goes, or jump right in. Either way - we are here for you and can help.
Rachel Dorsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, OH 44145
The impact of society as well as the cultural expectation to discover on our sense of self can be disheartening. This process may lead to feeling fear, anxiety, doubt, or shame, which can leave you feeling stuck and unfulfilled. You deserve support that honors all aspects of your lived experience. I am a LGBTQIA+ affirming, body positive, trauma informed, socially conscious, and anti-racist/anti-oppressive oriented therapist. My areas of focus are individual work, especially with women 18-40 as they grow into their power as women. I also work with families and couples wanting to increase communication and reduce negativity.
The impact of society as well as the cultural expectation to discover on our sense of self can be disheartening. This process may lead to feeling fear, anxiety, doubt, or shame, which can leave you feeling stuck and unfulfilled. You deserve support that honors all aspects of your lived experience. I am a LGBTQIA+ affirming, body positive, trauma informed, socially conscious, and anti-racist/anti-oppressive oriented therapist. My areas of focus are individual work, especially with women 18-40 as they grow into their power as women. I also work with families and couples wanting to increase communication and reduce negativity.
I am passionate about LGBTQIA+ issues and working from a trauma-informed lens to provide individualized care to everyone I work with. My therapy style is person-centered and guided by each individual’s goals and needs. I believe in creating a safe space with everyone to foster self-exploration and growth. As an advocate for justice and equity in mental health care, I know how important it is to acknowledge and address culture, privilege, race, gender, size, ability, sexuality, and the intersections of your unique identities and experiences in this world.
I am passionate about LGBTQIA+ issues and working from a trauma-informed lens to provide individualized care to everyone I work with. My therapy style is person-centered and guided by each individual’s goals and needs. I believe in creating a safe space with everyone to foster self-exploration and growth. As an advocate for justice and equity in mental health care, I know how important it is to acknowledge and address culture, privilege, race, gender, size, ability, sexuality, and the intersections of your unique identities and experiences in this world.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ parents and parents of LGBTQ+ children to address concerns about navigating stress, being inclusive and affirming, and personal worries.
Hello! I am Dr. Emily Deming. I am a queer psychologist who is passionate about making therapy a space to not only reflect but also to learn. I have first hand experience with supporting a neurodivergent partner and integrating into a multiracial family. I believe that therapy is a learning process and I strive to make sure that my clients leave our sessions with a toolkit they can handle life’s ups and downs with. As the expert on your life, your child, or your family, my clients are an essential part of developing individualized treatment plans focused on their needs and goals.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ parents and parents of LGBTQ+ children to address concerns about navigating stress, being inclusive and affirming, and personal worries.
Hello! I am Dr. Emily Deming. I am a queer psychologist who is passionate about making therapy a space to not only reflect but also to learn. I have first hand experience with supporting a neurodivergent partner and integrating into a multiracial family. I believe that therapy is a learning process and I strive to make sure that my clients leave our sessions with a toolkit they can handle life’s ups and downs with. As the expert on your life, your child, or your family, my clients are an essential part of developing individualized treatment plans focused on their needs and goals.
I am a Counselor Trainee pursuing my license in Mental Health Counseling under supervision through Evolve Counseling. I have 16 years experience working as a school counselor and providing mental health counseling to adolescents, in addition to working with families and providing wrap around support as parents navigate their own journey. I work with children and adults who have experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, and those in need of LGBTQ+ support and mindfulness based stress reduction. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space for you to grow and to focus on your strengths, empowering you to reach your goals.
I am a Counselor Trainee pursuing my license in Mental Health Counseling under supervision through Evolve Counseling. I have 16 years experience working as a school counselor and providing mental health counseling to adolescents, in addition to working with families and providing wrap around support as parents navigate their own journey. I work with children and adults who have experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, and those in need of LGBTQ+ support and mindfulness based stress reduction. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space for you to grow and to focus on your strengths, empowering you to reach your goals.
We specialize in working with teenagers, parents, couples, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Catharsis Counseling CLE wants to help you create balance, peace, and healthier, more fulfilling relationships in your life. While this process can be challenging, filled with doubt and uncertainty, it can also be an opportunity for growth. You can change the way you handle life's challenges and improve the relationships that matter most to you. We are here to help! We enjoy challenging current ways of thinking to move you forward, towards your goals. Let us support you in taking those first steps toward wellness and the best version of you.
We specialize in working with teenagers, parents, couples, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Catharsis Counseling CLE wants to help you create balance, peace, and healthier, more fulfilling relationships in your life. While this process can be challenging, filled with doubt and uncertainty, it can also be an opportunity for growth. You can change the way you handle life's challenges and improve the relationships that matter most to you. We are here to help! We enjoy challenging current ways of thinking to move you forward, towards your goals. Let us support you in taking those first steps toward wellness and the best version of you.
Transparency and trust are the cornerstone of building a collaborative counseling relationship. I truly care about my clients and the work we do, and challenge you to make change by providing tools and support in a safe affirming space. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have experience working in inpatient settings, university counseling centers, and substance use treatment facilities. Clinical areas of focus include anxiety and mood disruptions, LGBTQ+ concerns, life adjustments and transitions, college student success, trauma, and substance use concerns including people connected to medication-assisted treatment.
Transparency and trust are the cornerstone of building a collaborative counseling relationship. I truly care about my clients and the work we do, and challenge you to make change by providing tools and support in a safe affirming space. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have experience working in inpatient settings, university counseling centers, and substance use treatment facilities. Clinical areas of focus include anxiety and mood disruptions, LGBTQ+ concerns, life adjustments and transitions, college student success, trauma, and substance use concerns including people connected to medication-assisted treatment.
Sam also serves a diverse range of populations, including women, men, military veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, adoption and foster care situations, those with autism spectrum disorders, and first responders.
Helps individuals aged 15 and older overcome a range of mental health challenges and life issues, promoting growth, self-understanding, and enhanced well-being. Through personalized treatment plans and evidence-based therapies, Sam supports clients in achieving their goals for a healthier, more fulfilling life. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, Sam is passionate about guiding clients through these conditions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundational approach, helping clients recognize and modify negative thought patterns to improve their emotional and psychological well-being.
Sam also serves a diverse range of populations, including women, men, military veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, adoption and foster care situations, those with autism spectrum disorders, and first responders.
Helps individuals aged 15 and older overcome a range of mental health challenges and life issues, promoting growth, self-understanding, and enhanced well-being. Through personalized treatment plans and evidence-based therapies, Sam supports clients in achieving their goals for a healthier, more fulfilling life. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, Sam is passionate about guiding clients through these conditions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundational approach, helping clients recognize and modify negative thought patterns to improve their emotional and psychological well-being.
Ethan Briggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westerville, OH 43082
I respond to new client inquiries within 2 business days! I find that I do my best work in helping clients learn real life, applicable skills to utilize on a daily basis. I incorporate humor in my sessions, but also ensure positive progress toward your goals. I am passionate about mental health education and helping people understand themselves better. I don't want therapy to feel stuffy and I hope you come as your authentic self. I help with managing anxiety, life transitions, helping profession burnout, LGBTQ+ concerns, and trauma, including those with religious trauma and those working on deconstruction of their faith beliefs.
I respond to new client inquiries within 2 business days! I find that I do my best work in helping clients learn real life, applicable skills to utilize on a daily basis. I incorporate humor in my sessions, but also ensure positive progress toward your goals. I am passionate about mental health education and helping people understand themselves better. I don't want therapy to feel stuffy and I hope you come as your authentic self. I help with managing anxiety, life transitions, helping profession burnout, LGBTQ+ concerns, and trauma, including those with religious trauma and those working on deconstruction of their faith beliefs.
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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.