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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 549 licensed providers offers virtual and in-person sessions, with many accepting insurance to keep care affordable. Find a provider who gets you.
“I feel fortunate to work with individuals and families in developing effective strategies to manage difficult emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I view myself as a teammate to my clients, and as a result they will get to see my humanity while I see theirs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“Whatever you have been through, whatever you are going through, you have the power to take control of your mental and emotional health; therapy simply means you don't have to do it alone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 9 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with youth and young adults with a history of trauma, especially those that face societal challenges due to poverty, race, disability and gender.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe the most important factor in therapy is the relationship between therapist and client and have spent 17 years empowering my clients to feel confident in their ability to navigate life with calm clarity and to develop self-compassion that...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that there infinite ways to show up and be authentic in our lives and I want to help others find their way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My work integrates creative therapies, narrative and inner child work to implement deep levels of life changing healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I blend evidence-based therapeutic techniques with spiritual wisdom to support your holistic well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use a holistic approach to help you explore your strengths and the things that prevent you from living your best life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to the individual rather than one-size-fits-all.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am a compassionate and affirming counselor who believes every person deserves a space where they feel seen, heard, and accepted without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I typically use cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused care and mindfulness to help clients reach their potential.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I take a neuro‐affirming, trauma‐informed approach to therapy, honoring each person's lived experience and the ways their nervous system has learned to protect them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My focus is on helping you identify your strengths, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“In our work together, you can expect warmth, curiosity, patience, and a touch of humor as we create space for insight, release, healing, and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I offer a non-judgmental, supportive space to help individuals explore and understand their emotional reactions and patterns of behavioral in interpersonal relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is that clients take away feeling supported, encouraged, and empowered to achieve their counseling goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I aim to provide practical tools to help you learn how to manage your emotions, build resilience, and achieve meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe the point of life is to learn and grow through the challenges while becoming more fully yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Having coped with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and PTSD throughout my life, counseling is not just a profession for me; it's an opportunity to share the skills that I use every day.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
I received my masters degree in clinical mental health counseling from Xavier University in 2020, but have been working in the mental health field since 2016. My professional background in foster care treatment has helped me form a foundation for trauma treatment.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is primarily existential-humanistic while utilizing evidence-based therapies that are the most effective for the specific disorders or symptoms with which the individual presents.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am a unique and creative professional that focus on building therapeutic rapport, providing support and guidance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe that until a person is healed mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, their physical well-being has a hard time catching up...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“When you work with me, the goal is to enhance your quality of life and reach your fullest potential.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I specialize in women's life challenges and trauma, including anxiety, depression, grief, post-divorce transitions...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 10+ years of experience working with deaf/hard-of-hearing families affected by Child Protection Services...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I don't see you as a diagnosis or a checklist of symptoms. I see a whole person — with a unique story, real strengths, and an incredible capacity to heal and grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about supporting and empowering people to grow, build on their strengths, and manage the challenges that life brings their way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is grounded, embodied, and relational. Rooted in the belief that healing happens when we listen to the wisdom of the body as much as the mind.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I advocate for patients and empower them to become active partners in their individual care while engaging in the planning process to achieve the goal.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I help others find clarity in the chaos, feel understood instead of judged, and finally reconnect to the version of themselves they have been missing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to the unique needs of each individual or relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, Identity issues, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I pride myself on being compassionate, nonjudgmental and direct to help survivors of trauma recover through the use of EMDR, CPT, TF-CBT, and DBT strategies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm deeply committed to being there when you need me most helping you explore, heal, and move forward into a happy and healthy mindset.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With a focus on mental health struggles, LGBT issues, and substance abuse, I work collaboratively with clients...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a comfortable environment where you feel safe to be your true self. I'm here as a trusted partner that you can confide in, but also who will challenge you and help you grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I encourage clients to identify and provide the compassion that they needed at the time of the loss or traumatic experience.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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