Lesbian Therapists in Dayton, OH
I am a licensed therapist in California and Ohio, working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, and insomnia. Offering services in both English and Spanish, I provide a compassionate space to help you explore what you need and how to get those needs met.
I am a licensed therapist in California and Ohio, working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, and insomnia. Offering services in both English and Spanish, I provide a compassionate space to help you explore what you need and how to get those needs met.
I believe that human connection is vital to the therapeutic practice and so during therapy, I do my best to provide a safe space to explore emotions and challenges as well as providing a space that is LGBTQIA+ affirming, anti-racist and Disability Justice Oriented. While I work with clients who experience a spectrum of challenges such as anxiety, depression, and work stress, I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma using cognitive, existential, somatic and polyvagal approaches.
I believe that human connection is vital to the therapeutic practice and so during therapy, I do my best to provide a safe space to explore emotions and challenges as well as providing a space that is LGBTQIA+ affirming, anti-racist and Disability Justice Oriented. While I work with clients who experience a spectrum of challenges such as anxiety, depression, and work stress, I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma using cognitive, existential, somatic and polyvagal approaches.
As a queer, non-binary therapist, my work emphasizes creating a space for other voices and individuals on the gender and sexuality spectrums. I work with all mental health concerns, however my specialty is supporting clients navigating chronic illness and/or neurodivergence. I have lived experience with these conditions and want every person to feel heard and seen.
As a queer, non-binary therapist, my work emphasizes creating a space for other voices and individuals on the gender and sexuality spectrums. I work with all mental health concerns, however my specialty is supporting clients navigating chronic illness and/or neurodivergence. I have lived experience with these conditions and want every person to feel heard and seen.
I have immediate availability for Couples/Relationship Therapy only!
I am a queer, Indigenous, neurodivergent therapist with an actively engaged, honest, and collaborative approach rooted in Relational Life Therapy. You can expect direct feedback, real tools that work, and a co-created path to help you communicate better, repair what’s broken, and reconnect in meaningful, lasting ways. If you’re ready for lasting change we can get there, together.
Finding the right therapist matters. Let’s connect for a free 15-minute virtual consult to see if my approach fits what you need. I do my best to reply quickly!
I have immediate availability for Couples/Relationship Therapy only!
I am a queer, Indigenous, neurodivergent therapist with an actively engaged, honest, and collaborative approach rooted in Relational Life Therapy. You can expect direct feedback, real tools that work, and a co-created path to help you communicate better, repair what’s broken, and reconnect in meaningful, lasting ways. If you’re ready for lasting change we can get there, together.
Finding the right therapist matters. Let’s connect for a free 15-minute virtual consult to see if my approach fits what you need. I do my best to reply quickly!
Kelley Summers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, MSW
2 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45429
Waitlist for new clients
I am a queer, affirming therapist. I am non-denominational, but am spiritual in realms of Pagan and Astrology with a splash of Buddhist practices. I am what you get and know my style isn’t for everyone. I believe I can provide a safe, inclusive, and inviting energy and space whether online or in person.
I am a queer, affirming therapist. I am non-denominational, but am spiritual in realms of Pagan and Astrology with a splash of Buddhist practices. I am what you get and know my style isn’t for everyone. I believe I can provide a safe, inclusive, and inviting energy and space whether online or in person.
Hi! Whether you're just starting your therapy journey or have been at it for some time, I'm glad you're here! Seeking help can be a difficult step, and it would be a privilege to help you, wherever you’re at. I believe you are the expert of your experiences! I take this client-centered approach to provide a non-judgmental, positive, and safe space to allow us to work together to overcome whatever you're facing. I am goal oriented and want you to get the most out of this experience, so we set goals together for you to achieve. I will celebrate your successes and encourage you to keep going when things don't go according to plan.
Hi! Whether you're just starting your therapy journey or have been at it for some time, I'm glad you're here! Seeking help can be a difficult step, and it would be a privilege to help you, wherever you’re at. I believe you are the expert of your experiences! I take this client-centered approach to provide a non-judgmental, positive, and safe space to allow us to work together to overcome whatever you're facing. I am goal oriented and want you to get the most out of this experience, so we set goals together for you to achieve. I will celebrate your successes and encourage you to keep going when things don't go according to plan.
If most days feel overwhelming, foggy, or unclear - you’ve come to the right place. I’m Sarah and I treat adults experiencing anxiety through multiple life transitions- specifically becoming more independent in their living situations and women’s issues. I am passionate about helping clients learn how to tap into their own inner power to stay present and move through difficult periods.
If most days feel overwhelming, foggy, or unclear - you’ve come to the right place. I’m Sarah and I treat adults experiencing anxiety through multiple life transitions- specifically becoming more independent in their living situations and women’s issues. I am passionate about helping clients learn how to tap into their own inner power to stay present and move through difficult periods.
My name is Samantha, and I'm a psychologist. I enjoy working with teens and adults, especially those who have experienced intense pain and struggled with their identity. Individuals who trauma, engage in self-harm, have ADHD, and/or identify as LGBTQ+ bring a lot of emotional depth to sessions which can be channeled into growth. One of my favorite parts of being a therapist is watching a client own their story in a way that helps them find fulfillment in life.
My name is Samantha, and I'm a psychologist. I enjoy working with teens and adults, especially those who have experienced intense pain and struggled with their identity. Individuals who trauma, engage in self-harm, have ADHD, and/or identify as LGBTQ+ bring a lot of emotional depth to sessions which can be channeled into growth. One of my favorite parts of being a therapist is watching a client own their story in a way that helps them find fulfillment in life.
Our lives are always changing and can be a rollercoaster! Regardless of what your life has thrown at you over the years, it is never too late or too early to start working on yourself. From day-to-day stressors to the loss of a loved one to relationship concerns and anything in between, there is always something going on! I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey where we will work together to uncover underlying issues and develop practical strategies for your growth and healing. Let's create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions!
Our lives are always changing and can be a rollercoaster! Regardless of what your life has thrown at you over the years, it is never too late or too early to start working on yourself. From day-to-day stressors to the loss of a loved one to relationship concerns and anything in between, there is always something going on! I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey where we will work together to uncover underlying issues and develop practical strategies for your growth and healing. Let's create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions!
Hello, I’m Shelley. I’ve had the privilege of working with both adult and adolescent clients in community mental health and private practice settings. My approach is rooted in feminist, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and harm reduction perspectives. I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship, believing it to be vital to the process of change.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner and our teen. We love to play outside with our pets and being with friends and family. We are often tackling home improvement projects like gardening and painting.
Hello, I’m Shelley. I’ve had the privilege of working with both adult and adolescent clients in community mental health and private practice settings. My approach is rooted in feminist, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and harm reduction perspectives. I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship, believing it to be vital to the process of change.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner and our teen. We love to play outside with our pets and being with friends and family. We are often tackling home improvement projects like gardening and painting.
I work with young children, preteens, and their families who are navigating behavioral concerns, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, or diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Many families come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to best support their child. I provide a consistent, supportive space where children can better understand their emotions, process experiences, and build coping skills and confidence. I also partner closely with caregivers to develop practical strategies that support progress at home, school, and in everyday life.
I work with young children, preteens, and their families who are navigating behavioral concerns, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, or diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Many families come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to best support their child. I provide a consistent, supportive space where children can better understand their emotions, process experiences, and build coping skills and confidence. I also partner closely with caregivers to develop practical strategies that support progress at home, school, and in everyday life.
My clients are typically between the ages of 18 and 60. They are typically, but not exclusively, queer, trans, polyamorous, neurodivergent, or exploring identities. Clients come to me to receive skills, tools, and processing from someone who shares one or more of my identities. I work a lot with both couples, individuals, and the occasional group who are seeking direction or accountability help with polyamory and/or Ethical Non-Monogamy. I also work with a lot of survivors of religious trauma.
My clients are typically between the ages of 18 and 60. They are typically, but not exclusively, queer, trans, polyamorous, neurodivergent, or exploring identities. Clients come to me to receive skills, tools, and processing from someone who shares one or more of my identities. I work a lot with both couples, individuals, and the occasional group who are seeking direction or accountability help with polyamory and/or Ethical Non-Monogamy. I also work with a lot of survivors of religious trauma.
Greetings. I am a general practitioner with 24 years of experience providing psychological services. My training and practice covers the human life span. Individuals, couples, and Families are welcome. I use a unique, innovative, culturally appropriate approach that is based on best practices derived from empirical and qualitative research. With all my clients, I seek to help them pursue the full unfolding of their true self, and close the gap between their present reality and their ideal. Making changes can be difficult, but I want to congratulate you on taking the first step.
Greetings. I am a general practitioner with 24 years of experience providing psychological services. My training and practice covers the human life span. Individuals, couples, and Families are welcome. I use a unique, innovative, culturally appropriate approach that is based on best practices derived from empirical and qualitative research. With all my clients, I seek to help them pursue the full unfolding of their true self, and close the gap between their present reality and their ideal. Making changes can be difficult, but I want to congratulate you on taking the first step.
It takes courage to engage in therapy and share your struggles. Challenges in life, anxiety, increased alcohol use, not getting along with others and now you feel isolated? You don't want to do it alone anymore. You will receive individual attention recognizing you as a whole person. Together we will build on your strengths, utilize EMDR, and understand difficult life experiences. You'll have a safe environment where you can explore your choices and opportunities.
It takes courage to engage in therapy and share your struggles. Challenges in life, anxiety, increased alcohol use, not getting along with others and now you feel isolated? You don't want to do it alone anymore. You will receive individual attention recognizing you as a whole person. Together we will build on your strengths, utilize EMDR, and understand difficult life experiences. You'll have a safe environment where you can explore your choices and opportunities.
Life can become overwhelming when you're carrying the weight of stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, burnout, or major life changes. You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you or unsure why life feels harder than it should. I work with adults from all walks of life to help them better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, build effective coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change through personalized, evidence-based care tailored to their unique goals.
Life can become overwhelming when you're carrying the weight of stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, burnout, or major life changes. You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you or unsure why life feels harder than it should. I work with adults from all walks of life to help them better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, build effective coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change through personalized, evidence-based care tailored to their unique goals.
Have you been feeling stuck and don't know which way to turn? This may be due to hard life transitions, relationship difficulties, health insecurity, grief, or even major traumatic events. You do not have to figure it out on your own.
Have you been feeling stuck and don't know which way to turn? This may be due to hard life transitions, relationship difficulties, health insecurity, grief, or even major traumatic events. You do not have to figure it out on your own.
I believe that mental health issues arise when we are faced with overwhelming emotions in isolation. Without the necessary support, emotions get so big and daunting that we defend ourselves against them, leading to numbness, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to invite intense emotions into the room so that we can learn to regulate them together and they can be reincorporated into the psyche, leading to a fuller and healthier life.
I believe that mental health issues arise when we are faced with overwhelming emotions in isolation. Without the necessary support, emotions get so big and daunting that we defend ourselves against them, leading to numbness, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to invite intense emotions into the room so that we can learn to regulate them together and they can be reincorporated into the psyche, leading to a fuller and healthier life.
Thank you for reaching out. If you’re moving through a life transition, I may be able to help. We all get stuck at times as we work to grow our sense of self, relationships, and lifestyle. With over 25 years of counseling experience, I strive to honor each person’s unique story while encouraging responsibility and authentic living. I am also certified in Somatic Interventions, yoga instruction, and Ecotherapy. I completed a Feb–July 2025 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, applying many of these principles to my own journey. I currently offer telebehavioral health sessions and look forward to supporting you however I can.
Thank you for reaching out. If you’re moving through a life transition, I may be able to help. We all get stuck at times as we work to grow our sense of self, relationships, and lifestyle. With over 25 years of counseling experience, I strive to honor each person’s unique story while encouraging responsibility and authentic living. I am also certified in Somatic Interventions, yoga instruction, and Ecotherapy. I completed a Feb–July 2025 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, applying many of these principles to my own journey. I currently offer telebehavioral health sessions and look forward to supporting you however I can.
Now Booking In Person Sessions! Hello, my name is Shanae. I primarily work with children and families who are looking for help with their children. I found my passion in working with families coming from hard places. I focus on family dynamics, generational patterns, and helping you choose the best steps to take moving forward. I can help support you in building boundaries, work on relationships, and learn how to deal with anxiety & stress.
Now Booking In Person Sessions! Hello, my name is Shanae. I primarily work with children and families who are looking for help with their children. I found my passion in working with families coming from hard places. I focus on family dynamics, generational patterns, and helping you choose the best steps to take moving forward. I can help support you in building boundaries, work on relationships, and learn how to deal with anxiety & stress.
InBalance Counseling & Hypnotherapy
Counselor, MS, LPCC, CCTP, CHT
1 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45440
Waitlist for new clients
My counseling approach is centered on collaboration and empowerment, helping you identify and work through patterns that are negatively impacting your daily life. I specialize in using proven methods to uncover the root causes of these challenges. As we address and resolve these underlying issues, you’ll experience a decrease in emotional and psychological upsets and a growing ability to tap into your strengths, guiding you toward greater balance and resilience.
My counseling approach is centered on collaboration and empowerment, helping you identify and work through patterns that are negatively impacting your daily life. I specialize in using proven methods to uncover the root causes of these challenges. As we address and resolve these underlying issues, you’ll experience a decrease in emotional and psychological upsets and a growing ability to tap into your strengths, guiding you toward greater balance and resilience.
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.