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LGBT therapists in Cleveland, OH

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Cleveland, OH

Cleveland's LGBTQIA+ community can access holistic, solution-oriented mental health support through Headway's extensive provider network. With 598 licensed providers offering flexible scheduling and free intake calls, quality affirming care is within reach.

Neacol Robinson

Neacol Robinson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, OH


“My approach to treatment is warm, empathetic, and collaborative, with a focus on helping clients feel heard, supported, and actively involved in their care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Liam Faulkner

Liam Faulkner

Therapist

Virtual • Columbus, OH


“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 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crishna Wilburn

Crishna Wilburn

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My therapeutic philosophy centers on meeting you exactly where you are and walking alongside you as you work towards your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
India Owen

India Owen

Therapist

Virtual • Norwood, OH


“I specialize in working with the mind–body connection and often integrate somatic and mindfulness-based practices into my work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Leah Afreh

Leah Afreh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Columbus, OH


“She believes in empowering patients through education, collaboration, and compassionate treatment so they can thrive in every stage of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chance Parker-Ray

Chance Parker-Ray

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I integrate mindfulness with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients develop a deeper awareness of their thoughts and feelings while also working to challenge and change unwanted patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristen Cardone

Kristen Cardone

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I can work with your mental health and your substance use together instead of sending you to two different people.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tina Bulucea

Tina Bulucea

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe in a very direct and interactive approach to therapy. I relish feedback and expect you to express your opinions and feelings about what you are learning about yourself in treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Krishona Poignard

Krishona Poignard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“I am a patient advocate who empowers patients to become active partners in their own care and to engage in planning and setting goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Anna Brewer

Anna Brewer

Therapist

Virtual • Cortland, OH


“You deserve to let go and give everyone else's problems back to them. You can do it and start focusing on you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Kettering, OH


“My clinical focus is on providing personalized, evidence-based medication management designed to meet each individual's unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Aditi Sheth

Aditi Sheth

Psychiatrist

Virtual • North Royalton, OH


“Dr. Sheth emphasizes building a strong therapeutic alliance, ensuring patients feel supported, understood, and empowered to take charge of their mental health journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marisa Chovan

Marisa Chovan

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I take a directive approach in counseling, guiding my clients through the process to make it easier for them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

I'm originally from New York City I've had personal and professional relationships with all cultures I believe for a therapist to help a client he must use love

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jonathan Ardent

Jonathan Ardent

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My goal as a therapist is to build a relational connection, process experiences of disruption, and unearth the roots of painful feelings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Tulino-Bell

Carrie Tulino-Bell

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe therapy is a collaborative and supportive space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kynetta McFarlane

Dr. Kynetta McFarlane

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Columbus, OH


“My therapy and assessment styles are relational; so if you do not vibe with me, I will help you find another therapist.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Matty

Maria Matty

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Maria is a person-centered therapist and strongly believes that the individual is both the expert on their own experience and their greatest resource for healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, PTSD, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jearald Dudley

Jearald Dudley

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My counseling style is warm and non-judgemental and I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and, compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Omela Golden

Omela Golden

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My work often centers on helping people heal from past traumas and relational wounds—especially the ones that make it hard to feel safe, seen, or fully yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Hannah Conley

Dr. Hannah Conley

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


My clinical degree is a Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA, MSW equivalent) from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio (2016). I completed my Master of Education in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) from University of Cincinnati (2016), and have experience as a provider of ABA services. I have a Doctorate in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University(2020).

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alexándria Olosunde

Alexándria Olosunde

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe you deserve a therapist who is fully human, fully present, and genuinely invested in your growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelley Smith

Kelley Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Columbus, OH


“Your therapy will be a unique, tailored combination of the highly effective psychophysiological experiential therapies of EMDR therapy, Safe and Sound Protocol, Biofeedback, iRest Yoga Nidra, Pranayama Breathwork, and traditional talk therapy lenses...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Kenneth Dampier

Kenneth Dampier

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I strive to create an affirming, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore challenges and work toward meaningful growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sandy Kurka

Sandy Kurka

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe therapy is a place where you can talk about anything you need to discuss or even "dump the whole bucket out".”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Corrie Pleska

Corrie Pleska

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My specialties lie in working with survivors of Trauma, Abuse and Assault, LGBTQIA+ Adults and Teens, Folks with ADHD and those experiencing Chronic Illness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Autumn Davis

Autumn Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“With an emphasis on emotional resilience, self-compassion, and mind-body awareness, I offer tailored support...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Stefanie Wagner

Stefanie Wagner

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Malisa Komolthiti

Malisa Komolthiti

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I am an easy-going psychotherapist with a sense of humor. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ community...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Madison Knowles

Madison Knowles

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I have had extensive experience with multiple populations including people with special needs, I am Proficient in parent training, family counseling, counseling teens and even adults.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Sarah Scibiur

Sarah Scibiur

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My passion for counseling comes from believing that even in hard seasons, there is always potential for growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Kai

Brittany Kai

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I firmly believe parental support is essential during all the stages of the journey, including preparing to start a family, trying to conceive, fertility challenges, pregnancy & child loss, pregnancy, postpartum, and the lifespan of parenting.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aaron Hermiller

Aaron Hermiller

Therapist

Virtual • Bluffton, OH


“I like to listen to your preferences, strengths, and what's working before making a decision on the therapy interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kimberly Zimmer

Kimberly Zimmer

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Hello! My name is Kimberly or you can call me Kim. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8+ years of experience in counseling and therapy. I enjoy working with teens and young adults, as well as anyone who is open to making changes in their life. I am strengths-based and solution-focused.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Daray Ukaegbu

Daray Ukaegbu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Phillip Guttmann

Phillip Guttmann

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


I specialize in helping clients navigating trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, & much more. I earned my MSW from New York University in 2011 and have worked as a forensic social worker in NYC at The Legal Aid Society & have also worked with Gay Men's Health Crisis, Services for the Underserved, Footsteps & Office of the Appellate Defender. I moved to Los Angeles in 2017 and have been in private practice since 2018.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Margaret Bianchi

Margaret Bianchi

Therapist

Virtual • Dayton, OH


“I want each person that works with me to feel unconditional care, respect, acceptance, and warmth, while also challenged in a positive way!”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Cleveland, OH

Number of therapists serving Cleveland, OH
There are over 597 therapists in Cleveland, OH accepting new patients.
597+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 89%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 54%The Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 84%Online only
  • 16%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 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
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an LGBTQIA Therapist in Cleveland

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Cleveland starts with looking for care that is identity-affirming and relevant to your needs. A strong fit may include experience with LGBTQIA+ care, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, or trauma. As you compare therapists, look for training or experience in affirmative therapy, WPATH-informed care, gender-diverse support, or work with LGBTQIA+ communities. A therapist’s bio can also show how they describe their approach, who they support, and what you can expect in sessions.

Cleveland has a range of mental health care options, from local offices near downtown and surrounding neighborhoods to virtual appointments across Ohio. Affirming therapists may be fewer than general therapists in some areas, so virtual care can expand your options while keeping insurance coverage part of the search. When narrowing your list, consider appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and whether their background, identity, or listed specialties match what you want in care. If you are also searching for terms like “LGBTQ clinic near me,” “gender health center,” or “pride clinic Cleveland,” therapist profiles can help you understand whether a clinician offers the kind of support you’re looking for.

Therapy in Cleveland can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs and make care easier to access. Headway helps you search for LGBTQIA+ therapists in Cleveland who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, check your estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking, and choose between virtual and in-person options. You can compare therapists by specialty, availability, approach, and insurance fit, then book directly when you’re ready.

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