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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Canton, OH

Canton's LGBTQIA+ community deserves mental health support from providers who truly get it. Headway offers access to 536 licensed providers across the state, with sessions as low as $0 through insurance, so you can focus on your care without worrying about costs.

Bernadette Sisk

Bernadette Sisk

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away

4798 Munson Street Northwest, Canton, OH

“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and individualized. I believe treatment works best when clients feel heard, respected, and involved in decisions about their care.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio,

Dr. Stephanie Farrell

Dr. Stephanie Farrell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away

4429 Fulton Drive Northwest, Canton, OH

“I'm passionate about supporting you through life transitions, and my approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to meet you where you are.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Medical Mutual of Ohio,

Lisa Oshaughnessy

Lisa Oshaughnessy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.9 mi away

4450 Belden Village Street Northwest, Canton, OH

“I want to help you feel better. Plain and simple. I want you to know that together we are going to get better.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Clay

Taylor Clay

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.9 mi away

4450 Belden Village Street Northwest, Canton, OH

Taylor Clay, M.A., LPCC is a licensed professional clinical counselor. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from St. Andrews University and completed her master's degree in mental health counseling from Walsh University. Taylor has been working in various settings in Stark County since 2015. Taylor has experience within hospital emergency rooms, school-based, community crisis, outpatient, and telehealth. Taylor has worked with a wide range of clients ages 5-75. Taylor’s early years in the field were focused on child and adolescents, primarily those in foster care. For the past several years, Taylor has moved to a focus of young adults, adults, and geriatric populations. Taylor is a proud ally to the LGTBQIA+ community.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, best friend, dogs, and family. Taylor is very passionate about helping animals in the community and often finds herself looking for lost dogs on the weekends. She also enjoys being outside, especially in warm weather.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio,

Ozzy Chaney

Ozzy Chaney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5 mi away

3244 Bailey Street Northwest, Massillon, OH

“My approach to therapy is strength-based and centered on helping you recognize and build on the resilience, skills, and experiences you already have.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Sarah Downes

Sarah Downes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away

10971 Ohio 212, Bolivar, OH

“I take a whole-person approach, getting to know your strengths and challenges while helping you find practical ways to move forward.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Sam Everett

Sam Everett

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I help folks to navigate their mental health with a specialized focus in gender identity, sexuality, neurodivergence, and body image concerns.It is my priority to provide person centered and trauma informed...”
“I help folks to navigate their mental health with a specialized focus in gender identity, sexuality, neurodivergence, and body image concerns.It is my priority to provide person centered and trauma informed care. I believe therapy should always be a place that is free of judgment where clients can show up as their most authentic selves.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashleigh Roosz

Ashleigh Roosz

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I specialize in working with trauma, life transitions, exploring sexuality, family estrangement and mo...”
“I specialize in working with trauma, life transitions, exploring sexuality, family estrangement and mo...”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Stress management, Trauma,

Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Shelli Collier-Reetz

Shelli Collier-Reetz

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Shelli is a holistic, affirming provider that works with clients managing anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ identity, grief/loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, complex post traumatic stress and other diagnoses...”
“Shelli is a holistic, affirming provider that works with clients managing anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ identity, grief/loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, complex post traumatic stress and other diagnoses... She considers it a privilege to walk alongside you as you navigate difficulties and joys in an effort to live more fully and freely.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Jeannine Taylor

Dr. Jeannine Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away

2106 Braewick Circle, Akron, OH

My name is Jeannine Taylor. I earned a Master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy and a Doctoral Degree from Kent State University. I also am Assistant Professor of Family & Community Medicine at Northeast Ohio College of Medicine. I enjoy helping people balance work and family; navigate the challenges before, during and after divorce; and cope with changes associated with midlife and later life. I also help clients make career decisions and establish educational goals.

PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW COUPLES AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2026; HOWEVER, I AM ACCEPTING NEW INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Stefanie Young

Stefanie Young

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away

2295 West Market Street, Akron, OH

Hello, I'm Stefanie Young, an Army brat, born in Germany and a Gulf War Veteran. I've spent my entire career in and around first response: military, military police, and civilian law enforcement which has truly shaped my approach to therapy by understanding the culture, the pressures that come with it, and what it takes to finally talk to someone.

My practice is a confidential, open space for adults working through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, anger, and depression. If you're a first responder or veteran, you won't need to explain your world to me, I've lived it. And if you're not, you're equally welcome as well.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Megan Marcinowski

Megan Marcinowski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

12 West Main Street, Ashland, OH

“My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and hope as we work toward meaningful change.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Rochena Crosby

Rochena Crosby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

18519 Underwood Avenue, Cleveland, OH

Hi, I’m a compassionate and dedicated therapist who's independently licensed in multiple areas with over 14 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and empowered. Let’s work together to uncover your strengths and help you move toward the life you want.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Vonda Willis

Vonda Willis

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Life's challenges bring us to our knees. A Clinical Counselor helps. 36+ years of work with courts, hospitals & schools helps. "Been there, ... I get it". In my early 20’s, while working F/T at UC, I learned Clinical Counseling (diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders) while completing my Doctorate in my 20’s at UD. Clinically trained by UC (adults) and CCHMC (ages 0-18). Specially trained in Trauma, DBT, EMDR and law. Supreme Court of Ohio approved PC, GAL and Mediator (starting in ‘89 with Airing Institute - Beech Acres, Co-led Divorce Mediation). Collaborative Law FRS. ADHD Assessment & Accommodations Plans.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Shelby Rouse

Shelby Rouse

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My therapy style is person-centered, and strength based. Your therapy will be tailored to meet your unique and specific needs...”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicholas Pullar

Nicholas Pullar

Therapist

Virtual • Cleveland, OH


“My goal is to create a welcoming, supportive space where you can feel understood, explore what matters most to you, and develop practical tools to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Alecia Denillo

Alecia Denillo

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I meet you where you are—with warmth, curiosity, and respect—and I gently challenge you when it's helpful.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Maria Rinehart

Maria Rinehart

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I have a particular passion for family systems work: blended families, adoption, fostering, and stepfamily dynamics.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Levarine Graham

Levarine Graham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

3950 Sunforest Court, Toledo, OH

“I see your protective patterns not as problems to eliminate, but as intelligent responses to real experiences.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio,

Sema Contreras

Sema Contreras

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe in working alongside my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, identify the core of their challenges, and build practical tools to manage and move through them.”

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Monica Mertens

Monica Mertens

Therapist

Virtual • Amelia, OH


“I believe in building a team approach with my clients and bringing all my skills in helping us to reach our goals.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Daray Ukaegbu

Daray Ukaegbu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

924 Erbe Avenue, Dayton, OH

“My approach is warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental. I take time to listen and understand not only your symptoms, but also how they are affecting your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio,

Heidi Ross

Heidi Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Hello and Welcome! If you are seeking results, you have come to the right place! I am Heidi Ross, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio and Licensed Professional Clinical Candidate in the state of Colorado.

A little about me. I received my Bachelor of Psychology in 2000 and my Master of Education in Community Counseling in 2002 from the University of Akron. For 9 years, I provided therapeutic counseling services to children and adults in outpatient, home-based, and school-based settings. For the past 11 years, I have provided outpatient mental health therapy to individuals, couples, and families of all ages, in person and via telehealth, in a private practice setting.

I am a very diverse therapist who feels it is very important to meet clients where they are at. I have an open-door policy regarding client population. We are all in this life together and may need assistance to get through! I provide high-quality care to older teens, adults, and couples in need through the convenience of telehealth. “It is my mission to help others help themselves, and to help them get through life’s obstacles!"

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lesley Dials

Lesley Dials

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I will meet you where you are and offer compassionate support as you move toward healing and meaningful change.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Quentin Kuntz

Quentin Kuntz

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Four decades of experience, advanced training in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, dependencies and addictions, dual diagnosis, personality disorders and crisis intervention.”

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Burchett

David Burchett

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I possess extensive experience collaborating with veterans on complicated trauma and mental health concerns.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio,

Sean Ogletree

Sean Ogletree

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe that therapy is not about becoming a different person—it's about becoming more fully yourself.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Challenging, Empowering

Accepts Aetna, Cigna

Donna Close

Donna Close

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


I have served individuals experiencing mental health symptoms and co-occurring disorders for 20 years. I am a social worker, a therapist and an independent provider for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kamryn VanWanzeele

Kamryn VanWanzeele

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I provide compassionate EMDR, CBT, and talk therapy for adults navigating anxiety, self-worth, ADHD, trauma, and more.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Affirming, Creative, Energetic

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

David Galik

David Galik

Therapist

Virtual • Delaware, OH


I approach to counseling and therapy is that we're all striving to connect with our whole or "essence" self that resides within us. I see myself as a facilitator of that change. I am a holistic and trauma-informed therapist with some twenty-five years' experience.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yael Farkas

Yael Farkas

Therapist

Virtual • Beachwood, OH


“As a mental health counselor, I am here to walk with and encourage you as you empower yourself to continue to live a life of meaning and purpose.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Tylor Vincent

Tylor Vincent

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach is to treat each client with a style that fits their unique personality and what they are struggling with.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Creative, Direct

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicholas Prior

Nicholas Prior

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


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,

Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Andrus

Hannah Andrus

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“You might be looking for a therapist who is warm, curious, and direct — someone who can sit with you in the hard moments while also offering honest feedback and a little humor when it helps.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Direct, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cleopatra Enakhena

Dr. Cleopatra Enakhena

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“I am very passionate about creating and developing a caring, friendly and comfortable environment that will allow individuals feel free and comfortable during their treatment, as my goal in practice is to allow continuous patient satisfaction...”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Holistic, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alfred Ndah

Dr. Alfred Ndah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“My style is warm, solution-oriented, and affirming, with a collaborative spirit that views treatment as a true partnership.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Brooke Shorrab

Brooke Shorrab

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I view therapy as a client-led event. This is your time and I want you to feel empowered to prioritize and express your needs.”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,

Vivia Brown

Vivia Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe therapy should fit you, not the other way around. My approach blends evidence-based practices like DBT, CBT with a client-centered, solution-focused style...”

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Courtney Sokira

Courtney Sokira

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals and couples from a collaborative, compassionate, and relationship-centered perspective. I believe therapy is most effective when clients feel safe, heard, respected, and understood. I strive to create a warm and nonjudgmental environment where clients can be open about their experiences and feel supported as they work toward their goals. With individuals, I help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical skills for emotional regulation, coping, communication, and healthier patterns of thinking and relating. With couples, I focus on strengthening emotional connection, improving communication, understanding relationship patterns, and helping partners feel more secure and connected to one another. Drawing from EFT and the Gottman Method, I help couples move beyond recurring conflict and develop greater understanding, empathy, and connection.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Hall

Hannah Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


I have a holistic, creative approach to counseling, focusing not just on talk-therapy, but mind-body connection and our network of supports and relationships. I have worked in non-profit and community counseling centers and have experience with all ages of clients as well as multiple levels of abilities. My education background is not only in clinical mental health counseling but also peace and justice and art studies.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Canton, OH

Number of therapists serving Canton, OH
There are over 543 therapists in Canton, OH accepting new patients.
543+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 90%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%The Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 2%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 86%Online only
  • 14%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 81%Woman
  • 17%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 23%Licensed Independent Social Worker
  • 14%Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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