LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Stow, OH
Juliane is LGBTQIA+ affirming and friendly.
Juliane has a master’s degree from University of Kentucky and is a supervising licensed independent social worker with 25 years of experience. She has experience working with individuals, families and couples ranging from age 5 to 99 in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, homes, residential treatment facilities, outpatient community mental health and adolescent detention centers. Most recently Juliane has worked with people coping with major illness (particularly cancer).
Juliane is LGBTQIA+ affirming and friendly.
Juliane has a master’s degree from University of Kentucky and is a supervising licensed independent social worker with 25 years of experience. She has experience working with individuals, families and couples ranging from age 5 to 99 in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, homes, residential treatment facilities, outpatient community mental health and adolescent detention centers. Most recently Juliane has worked with people coping with major illness (particularly cancer).
Carol A Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CDCA
Verified Verified
Stow, OH 44224 (Online Only)
Carol Murphy (she/her) is a licensed professional counselor who provides caring, strength based counseling to clients in-person and on-line. All clients welcome. LGBTQ+ friendly and affirming and welcomes those who identify as Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and People of Color. Specialties include trauma and substance abuse. Carol is a trained EMDR therapist.
Carol Murphy (she/her) is a licensed professional counselor who provides caring, strength based counseling to clients in-person and on-line. All clients welcome. LGBTQ+ friendly and affirming and welcomes those who identify as Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and People of Color. Specialties include trauma and substance abuse. Carol is a trained EMDR therapist.
Emmett Drugan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC, CDCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stow, OH 44224
I am LGBTQ+ affirming and work with teens (and adults) and their families to help them thrive.
No matter how strong we are, sometimes life can throw some pretty tough challenges at us. Mental health issues can have different sources that can be addressed in sessions. You may need help dealing with the past, struggling with the present, or worried about the future; figuring out or coming to terms with your sexuality/gender or coming out to family/friends; or dealing with the stress of daily life or transitions, work/school, or systemic issues. Each of your issues, needs, and goals are valid and can be addressed on your terms. You deserve it!
I am LGBTQ+ affirming and work with teens (and adults) and their families to help them thrive.
No matter how strong we are, sometimes life can throw some pretty tough challenges at us. Mental health issues can have different sources that can be addressed in sessions. You may need help dealing with the past, struggling with the present, or worried about the future; figuring out or coming to terms with your sexuality/gender or coming out to family/friends; or dealing with the stress of daily life or transitions, work/school, or systemic issues. Each of your issues, needs, and goals are valid and can be addressed on your terms. You deserve it!
Welcome! As a Marriage and Family Therapist serving the Barberton and Akron area, my priority is to guide you through difficulties and challenges within a compassionate environment. I collaborate with individuals, couples, and families to enhance your quality of life. With a deep commitment to couples and family counseling, I strive to discover what enriches my clients' lives. My aim as your therapist is to facilitate the processing of emotions and thoughts in a secure space, ensuring you depart from our sessions feeling fulfilled. Embracing neurodiversity, I take pride in assisting clients as they navigate the complexities of life.
Welcome! As a Marriage and Family Therapist serving the Barberton and Akron area, my priority is to guide you through difficulties and challenges within a compassionate environment. I collaborate with individuals, couples, and families to enhance your quality of life. With a deep commitment to couples and family counseling, I strive to discover what enriches my clients' lives. My aim as your therapist is to facilitate the processing of emotions and thoughts in a secure space, ensuring you depart from our sessions feeling fulfilled. Embracing neurodiversity, I take pride in assisting clients as they navigate the complexities of life.
Kelly Kromer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Stow, OH 44224
I specialize in empowering clients to navigate and overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. My practice stands out because of its holistic, client-centered philosophy. I believe in creating a safe, intuitive space that fosters self-expression and goal achievement. Here, every session is tailored to meet your unique needs, with an emphasis on discovering the joy and freedom in your journey towards healing.
I specialize in empowering clients to navigate and overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. My practice stands out because of its holistic, client-centered philosophy. I believe in creating a safe, intuitive space that fosters self-expression and goal achievement. Here, every session is tailored to meet your unique needs, with an emphasis on discovering the joy and freedom in your journey towards healing.
Everyone is deserving of quality mental health care and support. I trust that you are the expert in your own life, you know what ails and aides yourself, and my role is to provide unconditional positive regard, empathy, and support as we collaboratively work together to identify goals and to create a plan to move toward them. I have worked with clients from ages 4 to 64 who have presented with a plethora of concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, adjusting through life transitions, breakups, academic concerns, and identity issues.
Everyone is deserving of quality mental health care and support. I trust that you are the expert in your own life, you know what ails and aides yourself, and my role is to provide unconditional positive regard, empathy, and support as we collaboratively work together to identify goals and to create a plan to move toward them. I have worked with clients from ages 4 to 64 who have presented with a plethora of concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, adjusting through life transitions, breakups, academic concerns, and identity issues.
Your story is unique. I partner with you to reimagine that story of your past and work through the bits that continue to hold you back. We explore tools to craft future chapters by tapping into your unique strengths and resources. I invite you to live in the present, mindful of your body, aware of your thoughts, and attentive to your emotions; fully alive and present to your life. I firmly believe that as you become curious, bringing to awareness and embracing each part of yourself, that you will come to appreciate this journey called life that we share.
Your story is unique. I partner with you to reimagine that story of your past and work through the bits that continue to hold you back. We explore tools to craft future chapters by tapping into your unique strengths and resources. I invite you to live in the present, mindful of your body, aware of your thoughts, and attentive to your emotions; fully alive and present to your life. I firmly believe that as you become curious, bringing to awareness and embracing each part of yourself, that you will come to appreciate this journey called life that we share.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and South Carolina with over 20 years of practical therapeutic experience and education in the mental health field. I specialize in women's issues, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, and behavior patterns in your adult life that stem from stressors, abuse, neglect, and trauma experienced in childhood. I utilize a mix of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused, Strength-Based, Attachment-based, and Psychodynamic therapy. I believe we are all works in progress, and balance in life is essential to improving one's life.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and South Carolina with over 20 years of practical therapeutic experience and education in the mental health field. I specialize in women's issues, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, and behavior patterns in your adult life that stem from stressors, abuse, neglect, and trauma experienced in childhood. I utilize a mix of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused, Strength-Based, Attachment-based, and Psychodynamic therapy. I believe we are all works in progress, and balance in life is essential to improving one's life.
I work to provide a safe, comforting, and calm space for you to express your thoughts and emotions. You are the expert of your own life, and I hope to hold space for your unique life path while offering guidance and support along the way. I approach counseling from a holistic, person-centered perspective, viewing clients as multi-faceted human beings with inherent strengths and abilities. I also utilize mindfulness techniques to help you connect your mind and body and find clarity during life challenges.
I work to provide a safe, comforting, and calm space for you to express your thoughts and emotions. You are the expert of your own life, and I hope to hold space for your unique life path while offering guidance and support along the way. I approach counseling from a holistic, person-centered perspective, viewing clients as multi-faceted human beings with inherent strengths and abilities. I also utilize mindfulness techniques to help you connect your mind and body and find clarity during life challenges.
I am an EMDR trained clinical counselor. My passion is working with adults with trauma-related disorders, depression, and anxiety. While creating a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I strive to work with individuals to relieve stress from the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I enjoy assisting people in learning new and positive coping skills to integrate into their everyday lives. My goal while facilitating treatment is to provide the support, resources, and techniques you need to accomplish your personal goals.
I am an EMDR trained clinical counselor. My passion is working with adults with trauma-related disorders, depression, and anxiety. While creating a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I strive to work with individuals to relieve stress from the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I enjoy assisting people in learning new and positive coping skills to integrate into their everyday lives. My goal while facilitating treatment is to provide the support, resources, and techniques you need to accomplish your personal goals.
I approach mental and behavioral health through a whole-body, holistic approach. My approach involves beginning right where you are and working collaboratively for you to have the life you want to lead. I often use cognitive-behavioral, dialectical, and mindfulness-based techniques. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use issues.
I approach mental and behavioral health through a whole-body, holistic approach. My approach involves beginning right where you are and working collaboratively for you to have the life you want to lead. I often use cognitive-behavioral, dialectical, and mindfulness-based techniques. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use issues.
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC
Verified Verified
Stow, OH 44224
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My passion is working with clients through guided discovery and then setting goals to achieve life satisfaction and their potential.
My passion is working with clients through guided discovery and then setting goals to achieve life satisfaction and their potential.
Since 1976, therapists at Humanistic Counseling Center have been successfully supporting individuals, couples, and families in dealing with life’s struggles. Our therapists strive towards creating a safe and supportive environment while meeting individuals where they are at in their readiness to navigate life experiences. It is our mission for our clients to feel seen, supported, and empowered throughout the therapeutic relationship. We provide a collaborative and integrative approach to treatment, and our therapists use an eclectic approach to therapy incorporating CBT, DBT, mindfulness, EMDR, solution-focused, and expressive arts.
Since 1976, therapists at Humanistic Counseling Center have been successfully supporting individuals, couples, and families in dealing with life’s struggles. Our therapists strive towards creating a safe and supportive environment while meeting individuals where they are at in their readiness to navigate life experiences. It is our mission for our clients to feel seen, supported, and empowered throughout the therapeutic relationship. We provide a collaborative and integrative approach to treatment, and our therapists use an eclectic approach to therapy incorporating CBT, DBT, mindfulness, EMDR, solution-focused, and expressive arts.
I am a master at enhancing the quality of relationships primarily with yourself AND when in a marriage or partnership. I will guide you to improve the relationship you have with yourself to increase confidence and well being. I offer a concrete structure to enhance your personal relationship and will give you insight to your relationship patterns. I am a direct, insightful, empathetic, and solution focussed therapist and give you specific action steps in a short amount of time to help you get your relationship on track. I am an in- network provider covered by most insurances. Will respond to email, phone, or text.
I am a master at enhancing the quality of relationships primarily with yourself AND when in a marriage or partnership. I will guide you to improve the relationship you have with yourself to increase confidence and well being. I offer a concrete structure to enhance your personal relationship and will give you insight to your relationship patterns. I am a direct, insightful, empathetic, and solution focussed therapist and give you specific action steps in a short amount of time to help you get your relationship on track. I am an in- network provider covered by most insurances. Will respond to email, phone, or text.
Life can be difficult. Work, relationships, school, and the various other demands can cause someone to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or depressed. Add to these common demands the influences of ADHD, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other forms of mental illness and navigating through life can feel impossible. I provide a comfortable, client-centered environment for exploration and processing in order to make life more manageable.
Life can be difficult. Work, relationships, school, and the various other demands can cause someone to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or depressed. Add to these common demands the influences of ADHD, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other forms of mental illness and navigating through life can feel impossible. I provide a comfortable, client-centered environment for exploration and processing in order to make life more manageable.
Counseling For Wellness believes that counseling is an individual experience. We practice a collaborative and person centered approach for an all-encompassing therapeutic experience; incorporating CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, yoga, nutrition, neuroscience, essential oils, community resources, reiki, and psycho-education. We work with clients of all ages and that struggle with a range of adjustments, life changes, anxieties, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, relationship/family struggles, general personal growth, and overall mental health concerns.
Counseling For Wellness believes that counseling is an individual experience. We practice a collaborative and person centered approach for an all-encompassing therapeutic experience; incorporating CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, yoga, nutrition, neuroscience, essential oils, community resources, reiki, and psycho-education. We work with clients of all ages and that struggle with a range of adjustments, life changes, anxieties, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, relationship/family struggles, general personal growth, and overall mental health concerns.
Heather Miller
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, LSW
Verified Verified
Stow, OH 44224
There are times in our life when we can feel "stuck" and unable to move forward to live the life that we desire and deserve. It takes strength and courage to reach out for help, but the rewards of therapy are life-changing. I assist clients in identifying what may be holding them back. I empower clients to gain insight into underlying issues, heal deep wounds, and create the life they desire and deserve. I am passionate about my therapeutic work and enjoy forming strong alliances with my clients, partnering with you throughout your personal journey of growth and discovery.
There are times in our life when we can feel "stuck" and unable to move forward to live the life that we desire and deserve. It takes strength and courage to reach out for help, but the rewards of therapy are life-changing. I assist clients in identifying what may be holding them back. I empower clients to gain insight into underlying issues, heal deep wounds, and create the life they desire and deserve. I am passionate about my therapeutic work and enjoy forming strong alliances with my clients, partnering with you throughout your personal journey of growth and discovery.
The Azalea Institute: Counseling & Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPCC-S, IMFT-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stow, OH 44224
I am very passionate about my work with my clients. I use a humanistic and attachment-based approach with a systemic lens. I use a trauma-informed approach. I strive to assist my clients with reaching their goals through supportive reflection, insight building and expressive techniques. I see myself as a compass in a client's journey, assisting them reach their goal destination. I work well with a variety of personality types and presenting concerns, ranging from core attachment injuries to trauma to infidelity to anxiety & depression among others. I use a variety of techniques based on client fit.
I am very passionate about my work with my clients. I use a humanistic and attachment-based approach with a systemic lens. I use a trauma-informed approach. I strive to assist my clients with reaching their goals through supportive reflection, insight building and expressive techniques. I see myself as a compass in a client's journey, assisting them reach their goal destination. I work well with a variety of personality types and presenting concerns, ranging from core attachment injuries to trauma to infidelity to anxiety & depression among others. I use a variety of techniques based on client fit.
I enjoy helping clients learn how to manage difficult emotions in healthy ways and accept themselves for who they are. I believe that by understanding your wants and needs you can learn the tools that will help you reach your goals and that don’t necessarily look the same for everyone. I hope clients walk away from sessions feeling heard and seen along with a coping skill that can be used outside of the session.
I enjoy helping clients learn how to manage difficult emotions in healthy ways and accept themselves for who they are. I believe that by understanding your wants and needs you can learn the tools that will help you reach your goals and that don’t necessarily look the same for everyone. I hope clients walk away from sessions feeling heard and seen along with a coping skill that can be used outside of the session.
Kami Imes (she/her) is a licensed independent social worker with a supervisory designation and a certified employee assistance professional. She earned her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Akron. Kami has a wide range of mental health experience including providing counseling for individuals and families in hospital, hospice, and outpatient settings. She has worked with adult clients on issues including but not limited mood disorders, adjustment disorders, life transitions, anxiety disorders and grief.
Kami Imes (she/her) is a licensed independent social worker with a supervisory designation and a certified employee assistance professional. She earned her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Akron. Kami has a wide range of mental health experience including providing counseling for individuals and families in hospital, hospice, and outpatient settings. She has worked with adult clients on issues including but not limited mood disorders, adjustment disorders, life transitions, anxiety disorders and grief.
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Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.