Native American Therapists in Centerville, OH
I support high-achieving adults and professionals who appear 'fine', while continuing to perform with integrity despite personal sacrifices. If this sounds familiar, you may realize that the same traits that helped you succeed now leave you depleted, disconnected, or conflicted between your roles and deepest values. You’ve worked hard to get where you are, but the constant stress and anxiety are wearing you down. You deserve to feel grounded, balanced, and at peace again. Meaningful success doesn’t have to come at the expense of your health, relationships, or integrity.
I support high-achieving adults and professionals who appear 'fine', while continuing to perform with integrity despite personal sacrifices. If this sounds familiar, you may realize that the same traits that helped you succeed now leave you depleted, disconnected, or conflicted between your roles and deepest values. You’ve worked hard to get where you are, but the constant stress and anxiety are wearing you down. You deserve to feel grounded, balanced, and at peace again. Meaningful success doesn’t have to come at the expense of your health, relationships, or integrity.
Hello, my name is Dr. Stephen Fortson and I specialize in treating couples, families, and individuals with professional clinical counseling services. I have been a licensed clinical professional counselor for 29 years. I am also retired associate professor and chair of the Department of Human Services at Wright State University where I oversaw the counselor preparation program 20 years. If you are in need of personalized couples, family or individual counseling, please contact me. I am currently accepting new clients.
Hello, my name is Dr. Stephen Fortson and I specialize in treating couples, families, and individuals with professional clinical counseling services. I have been a licensed clinical professional counselor for 29 years. I am also retired associate professor and chair of the Department of Human Services at Wright State University where I oversaw the counselor preparation program 20 years. If you are in need of personalized couples, family or individual counseling, please contact me. I am currently accepting new clients.
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Hello, I’m Michelle — an Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in supporting individuals as they navigate depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and major life transitions.
My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel grounded, seen, and empowered to move forward. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or working toward long-term healing, we'll collaborate to uncover your strengths and build practical tools that support lasting change.
Hello, I’m Michelle — an Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in supporting individuals as they navigate depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and major life transitions.
My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel grounded, seen, and empowered to move forward. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or working toward long-term healing, we'll collaborate to uncover your strengths and build practical tools that support lasting change.
I'm a queer, Indigenous, neurodivergent therapist with an actively engaged, honest, and collaborative approach rooted in Relational Life Therapy.
I specialize in working with gender, sexual/affectional, and relationship structure diverse communities (LGBTQ+, ENM, BDSM), drawing from both personal and professional experience. I help with communication, triggers, repeat conflict, infidelity, deepening connection and intimacy, neurodiversity, and more. Relational tools meet real tools—with zero judgment.
I'm a queer, Indigenous, neurodivergent therapist with an actively engaged, honest, and collaborative approach rooted in Relational Life Therapy.
I specialize in working with gender, sexual/affectional, and relationship structure diverse communities (LGBTQ+, ENM, BDSM), drawing from both personal and professional experience. I help with communication, triggers, repeat conflict, infidelity, deepening connection and intimacy, neurodiversity, and more. Relational tools meet real tools—with zero judgment.
I work with people who may be feeling ashamed, overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by past experiences and current challenges. Many of the clients I support are navigating trauma, substance use concerns, or court-ordered and specialty treatment needs, and they often come to therapy looking for clarity, stability, accountability, and change. I meet people where they are, take time to understand their goals, and work at a pace that feels manageable and respectful so they can begin moving forward with greater confidence and support.
I work with people who may be feeling ashamed, overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by past experiences and current challenges. Many of the clients I support are navigating trauma, substance use concerns, or court-ordered and specialty treatment needs, and they often come to therapy looking for clarity, stability, accountability, and change. I meet people where they are, take time to understand their goals, and work at a pace that feels manageable and respectful so they can begin moving forward with greater confidence and support.
Ra'Shawd E. Davis Wellness & Recovery,
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MSEd
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am currently accepting new clients. Life doesn't pause when things get hard—stress piles up, old wounds resurface, and sometimes you just feel stuck. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or simply trying to find yourself again, you deserve support that actually fits your life. Our work together isn't about quick fixes—it's about building real resilience, uncovering what's holding you back, and creating lasting change. Clients describe me as warm, direct, and deeply invested in their growth. If you're ready to stop surviving and start thriving, I'm here to walk that path with you.
I am currently accepting new clients. Life doesn't pause when things get hard—stress piles up, old wounds resurface, and sometimes you just feel stuck. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or simply trying to find yourself again, you deserve support that actually fits your life. Our work together isn't about quick fixes—it's about building real resilience, uncovering what's holding you back, and creating lasting change. Clients describe me as warm, direct, and deeply invested in their growth. If you're ready to stop surviving and start thriving, I'm here to walk that path with you.
I am accepting couples at this time. I offer treatment from a strengths-based, collaborative approach. The models of therapy I utilize take into account gender and ethnocultural factors, with an emphasis on emotional attachment and responsiveness in your family relationships.
I am accepting couples at this time. I offer treatment from a strengths-based, collaborative approach. The models of therapy I utilize take into account gender and ethnocultural factors, with an emphasis on emotional attachment and responsiveness in your family relationships.
My name is Deana, and I am a dedicated Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in evidence-based therapies such as CBT and EMDR, and I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Whether you're in Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Arizona, or Louisiana. I offer convenient teletherapy to help you explore, heal, and move forward toward a happier, healthier mindset. I specialize in PTSD, depression, anxiety, and Stress Management.
My name is Deana, and I am a dedicated Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in evidence-based therapies such as CBT and EMDR, and I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Whether you're in Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Arizona, or Louisiana. I offer convenient teletherapy to help you explore, heal, and move forward toward a happier, healthier mindset. I specialize in PTSD, depression, anxiety, and Stress Management.
I work with psychosocial issues such as substance abuse and mental health, homelessness, and help problem solve various individuals and families social issues to enhance quality of life.
I work with psychosocial issues such as substance abuse and mental health, homelessness, and help problem solve various individuals and families social issues to enhance quality of life.
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I look forward to meeting you online and working together to help you regain balance in life. I bring over 35 years of experience with children, families, and individuals—30 years as a Youth Minister and 15 years in community mental health.
In our sessions, I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore how thoughts impact emotions and behaviors. I also enjoy incorporating mindfulness and spirituality to help you discover your purpose and create a more meaningful, balanced life.
Welcome!
I look forward to meeting you online and working together to help you regain balance in life. I bring over 35 years of experience with children, families, and individuals—30 years as a Youth Minister and 15 years in community mental health.
In our sessions, I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore how thoughts impact emotions and behaviors. I also enjoy incorporating mindfulness and spirituality to help you discover your purpose and create a more meaningful, balanced life.
I offer a collaborative approach to find the best way to support you with your specific needs. Therapy should be a partnership that allows you an opportunity to contribute to the healing process. I have a laid back personality with a good sense of humor that helps others feel comfortable opening up. I believe that your counseling experience should be tailored to you and your specific needs. I work to facilitate open communication so that you feel comfortable collaborating on the best treatment for you.
I offer a collaborative approach to find the best way to support you with your specific needs. Therapy should be a partnership that allows you an opportunity to contribute to the healing process. I have a laid back personality with a good sense of humor that helps others feel comfortable opening up. I believe that your counseling experience should be tailored to you and your specific needs. I work to facilitate open communication so that you feel comfortable collaborating on the best treatment for you.
Shellina N Borgman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CTP
3 Endorsed
West Chester, OH 45069
Not accepting new clients
Clients who choose to work with me can expect a counselor who is invested in their healing process, a counselor who offers empathetic understanding of issues and events in their life, and someone who provides a safe place to voice and process their emotions.
Clients who choose to work with me can expect a counselor who is invested in their healing process, a counselor who offers empathetic understanding of issues and events in their life, and someone who provides a safe place to voice and process their emotions.
Ebony M Speakes-Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LISW-S
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with your identity or self-image? Does it seem difficult to move past things that have happened to you? There are external factors beyond our control can shape how we see ourselves, our thoughts, and emotions. Our life challenges may be caused by the effects of trauma, family dynamics, or systems like class, race, and gender. At Dr. Ebony & Associates, we help bring awareness to the impact that dominant culture plays in your personal development and ability to lead a full and healthy life.
Are you struggling with your identity or self-image? Does it seem difficult to move past things that have happened to you? There are external factors beyond our control can shape how we see ourselves, our thoughts, and emotions. Our life challenges may be caused by the effects of trauma, family dynamics, or systems like class, race, and gender. At Dr. Ebony & Associates, we help bring awareness to the impact that dominant culture plays in your personal development and ability to lead a full and healthy life.
Online Therapists
Life can be so challenging, and sometimes we can seem to lose our way – getting lost in the spinning, the confusion, the uncertainty. Emotions can feel like they spiral or swing so rapidly that it can feel difficult to find stable ground, let alone direction for our lives.
Life can be so challenging, and sometimes we can seem to lose our way – getting lost in the spinning, the confusion, the uncertainty. Emotions can feel like they spiral or swing so rapidly that it can feel difficult to find stable ground, let alone direction for our lives.
While I enjoy working with a wide range of clients, I specialize in trauma, PTSD, Disociative Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar & Substance Use.
While I enjoy working with a wide range of clients, I specialize in trauma, PTSD, Disociative Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar & Substance Use.
As an Indigenous Feminist, it is my philosophy that therapy and life are journeys, you determine where you want to go and how you get there.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping clients become their best selves. My work as a therapist is rooted in social justice, equity and approaching our work together from a holistic lens. I work collaboratively with my clients and I understand that you are the expert of your own experiences. I believe that mental health is not isolated and the connection between mind, body and spirit contributes to our overall wellbeing.
As an Indigenous Feminist, it is my philosophy that therapy and life are journeys, you determine where you want to go and how you get there.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping clients become their best selves. My work as a therapist is rooted in social justice, equity and approaching our work together from a holistic lens. I work collaboratively with my clients and I understand that you are the expert of your own experiences. I believe that mental health is not isolated and the connection between mind, body and spirit contributes to our overall wellbeing.
Queer Owned & Staffed - Affirming Pathways
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT, LISW
5 Endorsed
Dublin, OH 43017
We have immediate openings for individual and relational/couples therapy.
Affirming Pathways is a fully queer-owned and staffed group practice specializing in working with the LGBTQ+, non-monogamy, and BDSM/kink communities we are a part of too! We offer individual and relationship therapy, with reduced-rate sessions ($100/50 min) through our PhD intern, Savanna for both in-person or virtual options.
We know how important it is for you to find the right therapist for. you so we offer free 15-minute virtual consults so you can connect with one or more of our therapists to help find the fit that truly aligns with your needs.
We have immediate openings for individual and relational/couples therapy.
Affirming Pathways is a fully queer-owned and staffed group practice specializing in working with the LGBTQ+, non-monogamy, and BDSM/kink communities we are a part of too! We offer individual and relationship therapy, with reduced-rate sessions ($100/50 min) through our PhD intern, Savanna for both in-person or virtual options.
We know how important it is for you to find the right therapist for. you so we offer free 15-minute virtual consults so you can connect with one or more of our therapists to help find the fit that truly aligns with your needs.
If you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, or the lingering effects of overwhelming life experiences, you don’t have to do it alone. I help adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected find relief, clarity, and a steadier sense of self. My approach is calm, supportive, and grounded in evidence‑based care. Before private practice, I worked in the VA’s TBI Clinic, supporting veterans and families through trauma, medical stress, and major life transitions. That experience shaped my trauma‑informed, whole‑person approach.
If you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, or the lingering effects of overwhelming life experiences, you don’t have to do it alone. I help adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected find relief, clarity, and a steadier sense of self. My approach is calm, supportive, and grounded in evidence‑based care. Before private practice, I worked in the VA’s TBI Clinic, supporting veterans and families through trauma, medical stress, and major life transitions. That experience shaped my trauma‑informed, whole‑person approach.
I approach my work utilizing an intersectional lens that considers the identities and life factors that contribute to your unique experiences. We all have our own story. I will work collaboratively with you, using evidence based interventions, to address your present-moment concerns and empower you to set goals, create meaning, and live your best life. I am experienced helping people struggling with depression and anxiety symptoms, suicidal ideation, identity concerns, relationships or family of origin concerns, sexual orientation/coming out, gender identity, trauma, grief & loss, life transitions, chronic health conditions, & more.
I approach my work utilizing an intersectional lens that considers the identities and life factors that contribute to your unique experiences. We all have our own story. I will work collaboratively with you, using evidence based interventions, to address your present-moment concerns and empower you to set goals, create meaning, and live your best life. I am experienced helping people struggling with depression and anxiety symptoms, suicidal ideation, identity concerns, relationships or family of origin concerns, sexual orientation/coming out, gender identity, trauma, grief & loss, life transitions, chronic health conditions, & more.
Many of my clients carry a quiet sense that something has always felt different or off-script. Some are autistic or ADHD and have spent years adapting to systems that never truly saw them. Others are navigating trauma, grief, or identity shifts, often without clear names or obvious scars. They want clarity, self-trust, and a way forward that reflects who they really are. Therapy with me is about honoring that complexity and building something real, no performance required.
Many of my clients carry a quiet sense that something has always felt different or off-script. Some are autistic or ADHD and have spent years adapting to systems that never truly saw them. Others are navigating trauma, grief, or identity shifts, often without clear names or obvious scars. They want clarity, self-trust, and a way forward that reflects who they really are. Therapy with me is about honoring that complexity and building something real, no performance required.
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FAQ - Native American Therapists
What are the advantages of seeing a Native American therapist?
Therapists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions through various forms of talk therapy and behavioral interventions. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an essential part of feeling supported and understood in care. For many Native American individuals, working with a provider who shares or respects their cultural background can foster a deeper sense of trust and connection in the therapeutic process. Native American therapists may be especially well-equipped to address topics such as historical trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural identity—factors that can significantly shape the mental health experiences of Native American clients. These providers may also be knowledgeable about and incorporate Indigenous healing traditions, which can be beneficial for clients seeking this approach. Additionally, Native American therapists may be more familiar with community resources, support networks, or other culturally-aligned providers who can offer further support.
How to find a Native American therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool for finding a Native American therapist. You can filter for providers who identify as Native American or who mention working with Indigenous populations and highlight cultural competence in their profiles. Look for signs such as experience with tribal communities, familiarity with Native traditions, or a focus on trauma-informed care. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance. If you're unable to find a therapist who personally identifies as Native American, you may also consider providers who have experience working with Native clients or who demonstrate a clear commitment to cultural humility and respect for Native American beliefs and traditions. You might also consider a blended approach—for example, seeing a therapist for talk therapy while also seeing a Native healer or counselor for more culturally-specific support.