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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.

Elizabeth Takacs

Elizabeth Takacs

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I take a very client centered approach to therapy, and want to create your treatment plan entirely around you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brielle Hudson

Brielle Hudson

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I am an open and embracing therapist and I am passionate about supporting others along their journey towards healing and balance.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Allison Schulte

Allison Schulte

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


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
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Samantha Wingo

Samantha Wingo

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I take a warm but direct and empowering solution-focused approach to help you take charge of your life to address, process, and make change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Matt McTeague

Matt McTeague

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Columbus, OH


“I am told that I am able to bring to light unknown behaviors that restrict personal fulfillment and that talking with me is "more like a conversation than therapy."”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Schulze

Ashley Schulze

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“It is my goal for clients to walk away from each session feeling like the gained some new personal insight and less stress than when they arrived.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Karen Simms

Karen Simms

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I understand the unique challenges faced by healers, caregivers, leaders, and advocates and can support you in overcoming adversity, stress, and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Suzana Figueira

Suzana Figueira

Therapist

Virtual • Avon Lake, OH


Hola. Bem-vinda! I am originally from Brazil and have been living in the United States for 40 years which means I understand, deeply, what it means to carry more than one world inside you. I hold a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from John Carroll University and have been in private practice since 2010. In that time, I have had the privilege of working with adults from their twenties through their nineties, walking alongside them through anxiety, depression, relationship distress, and grief and loss. I conduct sessions in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, whichever language lets you speak most honestly.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Arrey Eyongherok

Dr. Arrey Eyongherok

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Blue Ash, OH


“Irrespective of my approach to care as your behavioral therapist I will listen without judgment and assist my patients find solutions to the challenges they have encountered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Katie Farina

Katie Farina

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach is collaborative, strengths‐based, and trauma‐informed. I focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachel Cashman

Rachel Cashman

Therapist

Virtual • Columbus, OH


“I believe we all carry the answers we need deep within us. Sometimes, however, those answers become buried beneath layers of trauma, fear, and doubt.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brooke Richart

Brooke Richart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Blue Ash, OH


“I have completed intensive training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I am also an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Bodamer

Emily Bodamer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Columbus, OH


“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
Samantha Mathews

Samantha Mathews

Psychologist

Virtual • Ohio


In my work with my clients, I strive to practice radical genuineness, meaning I work hard to connect with you as a real live person. To do this, I share pieces of my life such as my interest in drawing or Dungeons and Dragons, parts of my identity including being a transgender person with ADHD, and how I feel in the room, as in if I feel sad or excited about something we talk about. I have found that being present and transparent with my clients has helped me foster trust and build relationships which have led to feelings of belonging and experiencing meaningful change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Perkins

Michelle Perkins

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Most importantly I believe as a therapist you have to meet the client where they are, assist them in setting realistic goals and work with them providing education, empathy and support.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amanda Angus

Amanda Angus

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kirtland, OH


“My approach is collaborative, practical, and individualized. I believe psychiatric treatment should involve more than assigning a diagnosis or prescribing medication.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Deanna Markesteyn

Deanna Markesteyn

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy is rooted in a whole-person perspective. Drawing from my varied training and experiences, I focus on addressing the unhealthy symptoms clients may be experiencing today...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carla Bensie

Carla Bensie

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexis Bass

Alexis Bass

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“In a first session, clients can expect a warm welcoming space, primarily focusing on getting to know them and what brought them into this space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brandais Gary

Brandais Gary

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


HI! My name is Brandais and I'm a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida. I have 11 years of experience working in mental health. For my practice I focus on anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence, life-changes, women's issues and diverse populations including LGBTQIA populations. My experience is with people across the lifespan. Currently I work with adults from 18-65. I approach my clients with warmth and allowing you to share your experience with non-judgement.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kelly Seckman

Kelly Seckman

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Shepherd

Megan Shepherd

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with training and experience in helping individuals recover from traumatic events, loss (death of a loved one, loss of a relationship, divorce), and traumatic childhoods so that you can move forward...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephanie Krawec

Stephanie Krawec

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


I became a therapist because I believe our struggles deserve to be understood, not just fixed. Too often, people come to therapy feeling like a problem to be solved or a checklist to work through, and that's exactly what I want to push back against. My goal is to help you feel more human, not more clinical.

I earned my Master's in Social Work from Northern Kentucky University in 2014 and hold a certificate in ADHD treatment. I work with adults navigating ADHD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder, and I bring both professional training and personal familiarity to these areas. I know this stuff isn't abstract. It shows up in real life, in real ways, every day.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kassandra Sersig

Kassandra Sersig

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


I'm Kassandra, a Licensed Independent Social Worker trained at Case Western Reserve

University. My clinical foundation was built doing crisis intervention and specialized

trauma work with survivors of sexual assault, child abuse, and sex trafficking before

I became independently licensed. That experience isn't a line on a resume. It's the reason

I can sit with the hardest things clients bring in without needing them to minimize,

manage, or explain themselves first. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults

individually and with couples. I'm explicitly LGBTQIA+-affirming and have experience

with transgender and identity-related concerns. I offer telehealth across Ohio and accept

insurance through Headway.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Joan Kohn

Joan Kohn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“I have a meet you where you are approach and then work with patients to get them on a path they are willing to work towards.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Deem

Amy Deem

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe therapy can be meaningful without feeling heavy all the time, and I often bring warmth, honesty, and a little humor into the process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Julie Swain

Julie Swain

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dayton, OH


“Julie is a caring and compassionate mental health therapist whose passion is to help her clients overcome challenges and experience healing so that growth and connection are possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Valerie Rasicci

Valerie Rasicci

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Hello, I'm Valerie!

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Montana and Ohio with a decade of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about helping people reconnect with their authentic selves.

​I founded Wild Living Therapy not only because of my deep love for wildlife and nature but also because I believe we all carry untamed, misunderstood aspects of ourselves—parts that may feel "too wild" or difficult to accept. My goal is to create a space where you can honor these parts, step into your power, and recognize your worth.

You're not broken—you are whole. Let’s navigate this journey together.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Melissa Grooms

Melissa Grooms

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westerville, OH


“I believe that we are all the authors of our own stories and, with the right support, we can rewrite them in ways that allow for healing, transformation, and a deeper connection to our true selves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ian Aiuto

Ian Aiuto

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I blend compassion with graceful confrontation in therapy, using psychoeducation, skills instruction, and guidance...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Laurie Longfield

Laurie Longfield

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Being here is the first step to start your journey to find balance through a non judgmental therapeutic relationship that offers empathy, validation, support...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Breanne Gamble

Breanne Gamble

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I describe my style as empathetic yet grounded, blending clinical expertise with a genuine, human-centered focus that prioritizes your unique lived experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Johnathon Redmon

Johnathon Redmon

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I have 5 years of direct client care, with 2 and a half of those years being centered around acute, intensive inpatient work surrounding substance misuse.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Anna Stewart

Dr. Anna Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I am committed to supporting individuals as they navigate life's twists and turns with warmth, authenticity, and care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heliana Ramirez

Heliana Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


I am an anti-racist and LGBTQ-Affirming trauma therapist who has worked with veterans, military personnel, and civilians for 20+ years. I am honored to work with clients on their self-defined goals to achieve more peaceful and satisfying lives, especially as related to healing mental injuries from discrimination and abuse.

My areas of expertise include workplace trauma, racial trauma, institutional betrayal, suicide prevention, family scapegoat abuse, workplace mobbing, and self-acceptance in a hostile world.

As a Queer, Xicana of Mexican, Indigenous, Irish, and Czech ancestry who was raised by a gay parent, I know from lived experience, the importance of culturally-responsive care that recognizes the harm of systemic and interpersonal oppression and stigma. I delight in working with people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences including neurodiversity, various religious and spiritual communities, and people living with visible and invisible disabilities.

As a care provider for a person living with long COVID, I understand the challenges and importance of COVID-cautious lifestyles for people who have compromised immune systems or who want to avoid long COVID.

With a BA from the University of California, Santa Cruz, an MSW from Washington University in St. Louis, and a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, my practice is rooted in research, celebration of clients' cultural traditions, and awareness that mistreatment, disadvantage, and cruelty cause people to suffer.

I actively work to identify and eradicate my own biases through anti-racist somatic practice and train other clinicians in decolonizing mental health care, psychological safety, and anti-racist suicide prevention.

I use evidence-based practices of Written Exposure Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Justin Parsley

Justin Parsley

Therapist

Virtual • Cleveland, OH


“I believe in providing a safe, judgment free environment of compassion, support, and unconditional positive regard to help my clients overcome obstacles in their lives so that they can move forward and thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Ashley Rosenberg

Dr. Ashley Rosenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My counseling style is rooted in a client-centered, empathic, humanistic, non-judgmental point of view.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Amy Prichard

Amy Prichard

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


20+ years helping youth, adults and families work through grief and trauma, restore relationships, and build healthier thought and behavior patterns. Specializing in helping clients in transition or facing a dilemma.

Licensed Counselor & Certified Coach with lived experience as Ohio Hall of Fame DI basketball player & coach, espn color analyst, C-level corporate executive, non-profit leader, cancer survivor, later in life adoptive parent, and member of multi-racial family.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Daniel McCarthy

Dr. Daniel McCarthy

Psychologist

Virtual • Ohio


“Only when a client feels that they are fully heard, understood, accepted and valued without judgment, does change occur.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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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