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LGBT therapists in Independence, OH

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Independence, OH

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Independence with affirming mental health providers who understand your unique experiences. 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 and start your journey toward mental wellness today.

Lauren Roberts

Lauren Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“As a member of the Queer community, I make sure therapy sessions with me are a safe place for clients to be who they are and talk about their experiences without shame or fear of judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Terri Kern

Terri Kern

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Clients can expect to leave sessions with practical tools, improved emotional skills, and a sense of empowerment...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Candace Cooper

Candace Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“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
Lisa Vargo

Lisa Vargo

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“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
Kyle Kalski

Kyle Kalski

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“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
Dr. Katherine Eyegue-Sandy

Dr. Katherine Eyegue-Sandy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Columbus, OH


“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
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 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Amber Ault

Dr. Amber Ault

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I bring to our work together a well-rounded education in psychology, sociology, and anthropology, along with advanced experience and training in trauma response, narcissistic abuse, couples' therapy. and medical gender detransition.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Dye

Erin Dye

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I celebrate connecting with others. I enjoy working with all people types who are ready for a change, and I have a history of special interests in adolescents, young adults, and LGBTQIA population.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Martinez Acuna

Elizabeth Martinez Acuna

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“For over two decades Elizabeth has empowered people to believe in their inherent ability to elicit strengths and resilience, overcome challenges, and achieve the life worth living.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I want my clients to have a sense of hope about the path forward towards healing, growth and positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Helena Kappelmann

Helena Kappelmann

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Clients often find my style collaborative and empowering, as I aim to walk alongside you in building resilience, rediscovering strengths, and creating a path forward that reflects your values and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kendall Blumenthal

Kendall Blumenthal

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I have experience working with clients in the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, eating disorders, trauma, and substance using a variety of approaches to support you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Joseph White

Joseph White

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I use a conversational and collaborative approach to therapy to connect with clients on a personal level.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Taylor Scott

Taylor Scott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Columbus, OH


Feeling comfortable in our shoes is essential to a creative and self-fulfilling journey and

life. The struggle to reach out for support can be an obstacle that leads to isolation,

loneliness, anxiety, and depression and is often the first and most challenging step to

take. I congratulate you on your courage and willingness to imagine and hope for

changes that will help you be more comfortable in the shoes that you wear!

I have worked as a mental health practitioner for over 40 years and have encountered

many of the challenges that people face in their daily lives. Along the way, I have

discovered my own creative needs and now walk as a transgender therapist willing to

join you as a partner on a path to self-discovery. Giving voice to our hopes, dreams,

and desires is often an essential part of that journey, and I would be glad to join you as

a partner in your self-discovery and growth.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Andrea Raimey

Andrea Raimey

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Clients can expect to leave sessions with me feeling empowered with a greater sense of agency and hope for their future.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Stephanie Claudio

Stephanie Claudio

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe everyone has the capacity to grow and change; sometimes we just need the right tools and a compassionate guide to help us along.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Dani Schultz

Dr. Dani Schultz

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I have more than 12 years experience and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating and body-image, and LGBT-related concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Amy Monteith

Amy Monteith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dayton, OH


“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
Dr. Edan Gilat

Dr. Edan Gilat

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Ohio


“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
Hope Striving

Hope Striving

Therapist

Virtual • Chillicothe, OH


“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
Cary Sanders

Cary Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“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
Megan Wolowicz

Megan Wolowicz

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“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
Cristal Lopez Velez

Cristal Lopez Velez

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Aditi Sheth

Aditi Sheth

Psychiatrist

Virtual • North Royalton, OH


“Her holistic approach addresses not only immediate symptoms but also the broader aspects of mental wellness, providing patients with tools to improve their quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Casey Day

Casey Day

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My clients tell me that I am easy to talk to, build rapport quickly, make them think, and help them feel safe.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Thomas Gigliotti

Thomas Gigliotti

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy is blending positive psychology and evidenced based therapies to focus on building strengths and challenging cognitive belief structures to create healthier blueprints for optimal living.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Bonawitz

Emily Bonawitz

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My goal is to offer you a sanctuary—a place where your story is met with radical empathy instead of critique.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Shana Cronican

Shana Cronican

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My role is to help you reconnect with your sense of purpose, strengthen your relationships, and create a life that feels more meaningful and manageable via a trauma informed, client centered, empowering and holistic lens.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michelle Boknevitz

Michelle Boknevitz

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and practical. I use evidence-based methods like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Jones

Amanda Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I'm especially passionate about supporting those processing religious, racial, and sexual trauma, and I strive to create inclusive, affirming spaces for clients from the Neurodiverse, Black, and LGBTQIA+ communities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 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 8 insurance carriers
Sarah Hill

Sarah Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


Hi, I’m Sarah Hill, an LISW-S with an MSSA from Case Western Reserve University (2008). I work with college students, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, life transitions, and identity development. My style is collaborative and compassionate, grounded in CBT, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches. I aim to create a supportive space where clients feel understood, empowered, and ready to make meaningful change.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Hawkins

Lauren Hawkins

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ adults navigating trauma, climate anxiety, and identity exploration.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Harris

Hannah Harris

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“Hannah works primarily with women who want to explore their desires and roadblocks with honesty (and a little bit of humor).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sarah Vargo

Sarah Vargo

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


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
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shonda Layton

Shonda Layton

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I'm person-centered at my core, which means I tailor everything to you and where you're at in your journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nicole Craig

Nicole Craig

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


I am a seasoned therapist of 30 years, and I learn something new with each individual I connect with. My goal is to address the issues of life we all face with grace, compassion and a little humor. I might not know all the answers... but together we will develop strategies to make a better life.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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