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LGBT therapists in Beachwood, OH


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Beachwood, OH
Beachwood's LGBTQIA+ community deserves affirming mental healthcare from providers who understand your unique experiences. Headway connects you with 523 licensed providers across Ohio who offer culturally competent talk therapy and medication management. Access virtual or in-person sessions with average savings of 75% through insurance, with many clients paying as low as $0 per session.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, The Health Plan,
I practice through a holistic lens and fully believe in the mind-body-spirit connection. In addition to prescribing appropriate psychiatric medications, my style also incorporates alternative medicine. I seek to treat the whole, individual person rather than just a specific diagnosis.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna insurance
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, The Health Plan,
I have been a nurse since 2009 and bring years of clinical experience and a deep commitment to healing and long-term wellness. My personal experiences—including overcoming challenges, navigating trauma, raising a family, and being a grandparent—have shaped my empathy and ability to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.
My goal is to empower patients with the knowledge, support, and tools they need to build resilience, improve their mental health, and enhance their overall quality of life while honoring each individual’s unique story. You are not placed in a box; individualized treatment plans
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Ohio Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
Allison L Schulte, LSCSW, is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker who offers therapeutic services to adults, adolescents, and children experiencing depression, anxiety, cognitive impairments such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, personality disorders, grief and loss, significant stress, relationship difficulties, and other social or emotional concerns. She holds both undergraduate and master’s degrees in social work from Wichita State University.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Oscar, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan
My educational background includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas Woman’s University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in TX, CO, and PA, and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in ME, as well as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in OH.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Oscar, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
Dr. Dwonna D. Thompson Lenoir
Therapist
Virtual & in-person
8050 Beckett Center Drive, West Chester, OHLGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Hello, I am Sarah, a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio. I received my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Akron, but I also have a M.A. from The Ohio State University in Comparative Studies, focusing on the body, trauma, and narrative. We are our stories, as well as how we re-create our stories!
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Oscar, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Ohio Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Ohio Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, OCD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Ohio Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, The Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford,
Hello, I’m Dr. Oreet Daniella Besner, a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist, with a warm and collaborative approach to therapy. I hold an MA from Antioch University and a doctorate, PSY.D, from California School of Professional Psychology. I have 27 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and self-esteem. I draw from evidence-based practices like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to support meaningful growth. I strive to create a safe, open space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Beachwood, OH



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 92%Stress management
- 90%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 93%Cigna
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 65%The Health Plan

- 99%English
- 2%Spanish
- 1%Hindi

- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online

- 81%Woman
- 17%Man
- 2%Non-binary

- 46%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 25%Licensed Independent Social Worker
- 13%Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor
- 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Clinical Psychologist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 30%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
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