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LGBT therapists in Akron, OH
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Akron, OH
Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Akron with affirming mental health providers who understand your unique experiences and challenges. Our network of 605 licensed providers offers virtual and in-person sessions, with many accepting insurance to keep care affordable. Find a provider who gets you.
“I utilize clinically proven solution-focused therapies and cognitive behavioral therapy to help individuals change unhelpful or unhealthy thinking, feeling, and behaving patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I use my professional and lived experience to work with clients who are dealing with all kinds of heavy, chaotic, and life-changing situations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe an essential feature of counseling is that I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which you can begin to heal and thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I aim to bring a steady, human presence to therapy, balancing focused attention with warmth and approachability.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is vital to success in therapy; I'll work to create a space that is safe, non-judgmental, and authentic...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I take an eclectic approach when working with individuals. I work to customize therapeutic interventions to meet each Client's needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. We'll focus on what matters most to you—whether that's managing anxiety, improving relationships, working through past experiences, or simply feeling more like yourself again.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“During your therapy session you will find that I utilize client centered communication in a non-judgmental manner.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hi, I'm Jenise. I've been a therapist for over 14 years. I work with teens, adults, couples, and even families. One of my strengths is my ability to authentically connect with the people I help. I feel so fortunate to work in a field I am passionate about. I can't imagine myself in any other job.
I work with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. My clients describe me as warm, authentic, responsive, and passionate about what I do.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“She is known to hold authentic conversations with her patients to understand a person's individualized treatment goals and needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My goal is for you to walk away from our sessions feeling heard and confident we are on the right path to helping you feel your best.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“She is a polyamory-affirming, kink-aware provider who believes that everyone deserves judgement free access to holistic healthcare.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I'm known for a calm, soft-spoken demeanor and the ability to build strong, trusting therapeutic relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I am an Air Force Veteran. I have been serving individuals and couples in the mental health field since 2004 in a variety of settings (hospitals, community mental health clinics, military installations, and private practice).”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Life can be hard, I get it and have been there; there are lots of ups and downs along the way and I am here to help.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is to holistically guide you back to your mind, body, and spirit. Together, we will forge down a path that integrates somatic, emotional, and cognitive techniques to help promote healthier lifestyle choices, relationships, and...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Welcome to Divergent Therapy Solutions! I'm Kayla and am here to support your therapy journey. I am an identified LGBTQ+ provider and am Neurodivergent.
If any of the following apply to you, we may be a good fit to work together!
New to therapy
Going through hell
Looking for a brave space to exist without judgement
Wanting to understand your neurodivergent experience
Need a void to scream into because the world is on fire
Parenting while neurodivergent
Anxious to even start the process? Just send me a thumbs up emoji and I'll reach out to you - no pressure!
Looking forward to working together soon!
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about helping you manage anxiety, stress, and overwhelm through evidence-based treatments.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I create a space where you can explore your authentic self without fear of judgment, where your pronouns are respected from day one, and where your relationships, however you define them, are honored.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I like to do a check in with all of my clients at the start of the session to review the past week and discuss what was discussed in the previous session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Hannah works primarily with women who want to explore their desires and roadblocks with honesty (and a little bit of humor).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I provide client-centered, non-judgmental medication management and care... providing a very humanistic and supportive approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I like to balance active, supportive listening with reflective feedback. I want my clients to feel heard, supported and inspired about the next steps for their wellness goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I've been in practice for 25 years. I enjoy working with individuals and couples. I specialize in helping individuals with a variety of issues, including depression and anxeity.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“As a millennial therapist, I'll bring my authenticity to the counseling chair... I'll provide evidence-based skills, practical tools, and occasional reminders that "boundaries" are more than a buzzword.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I'm a Certified Trauma Specialist and trained in integrative mental health, which means I bring more tools to the table than just talk therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I'm a clinical mental health therapist who provides a warm, validating, and down-to-earth space for people to explore their experiences and move toward meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can process difficult experiences, build resilience, restore hope, and find greater peace of mind.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My particular passion is facilitating healing from developmental trauma, chronic stress, or traumatic events.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I bring together my education and experience in clinical mental health with the systemic and holistic philosophy needed to consider not just the individual client, but their entire family.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe everyone has the capacity to grow and change; sometimes we just need the right tools and a compassionate guide to help us along.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach are solution focused, strength based, and client centered, I believe in assessing what the issues are, developing some goals, evaluating, and reevaluating to ultimately get you to a point where you feel at ease and ready to overcome life...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I am a size inclusive therapist and it is my passion to bring healing to those suffering from anxiety & depression, those who are pregnant & postpartum, who may be suffering from grief & loss, and who struggle with eating disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“We will work on mental and physical treatments including sleep hygiene, nutrition, movement, and medication.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
My approach is always affirming and collaborative. I work with late diagnosed, or suspected adults with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and giftedness, as well as LGBTQ+ community. I aim to treat each person with the respect and dignity they deserve and feel honored to meet you where you are & take this journey with you. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida & a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio. I completed my professional degree at Nova Southeastern University (FL)
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Creative, Energetic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ adults navigating trauma, climate anxiety, and identity exploration.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is holistic addressing the mind, body, and spirit. Grounded in mindfulness, internal focusing, and self-compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is direct, transparent, and action-oriented. I believe therapy should be more than just talking about problems—it should help you create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe in people, that we can change, that we can be better today than we were yesterday and be better tomorrow than we were today.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Akron, OH
Number of therapists serving Akron, OH
597+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 89%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 54%The Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 100%English
- 3%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
- 84%Online only
- 16%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 80%Woman
- 19%Man
- 2%Non-binary
License types
- 45%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 25%Licensed Independent Social Worker
- 13%Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor
- 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
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