Lesbian Therapists in Kettering, 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.
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, seen, and believed.
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, seen, and believed.
Nate works with individuals ages 13 and up and enjoys supporting a diverse range of clients. He believes that working with people from different backgrounds and life experiences keeps him mindful of diversity and fosters a well-rounded, inclusive perspective in his practice. By creating a welcoming and adaptable therapeutic environment, he helps clients feel seen, heard, and empowered in their personal growth journey. Rooted in the principles of a growth mindset, Nate empowers clients to see setbacks as opportunities for learning and transformation. He helps individuals break free from limiting patterns and build resilience.
Nate works with individuals ages 13 and up and enjoys supporting a diverse range of clients. He believes that working with people from different backgrounds and life experiences keeps him mindful of diversity and fosters a well-rounded, inclusive perspective in his practice. By creating a welcoming and adaptable therapeutic environment, he helps clients feel seen, heard, and empowered in their personal growth journey. Rooted in the principles of a growth mindset, Nate empowers clients to see setbacks as opportunities for learning and transformation. He helps individuals break free from limiting patterns and build resilience.
You're wanting to feel alive and comfortable in your own skin, but you find yourself freezing up or overwhelmed with images from the past or stuck in ways you can't explain. While talking about it can be helpful, if you're dealing with a trauma or ingrained stress response, it gets stuck in the body and talking alone doesn't unlock the trauma patterns in the body. Body-based modalities combined with talking really help to unwind trauma patterns. If you come see me, we won't only sit in chairs talking.
You're wanting to feel alive and comfortable in your own skin, but you find yourself freezing up or overwhelmed with images from the past or stuck in ways you can't explain. While talking about it can be helpful, if you're dealing with a trauma or ingrained stress response, it gets stuck in the body and talking alone doesn't unlock the trauma patterns in the body. Body-based modalities combined with talking really help to unwind trauma patterns. If you come see me, we won't only sit in chairs talking.
Jessica C Tupa
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S
1 Endorsed
Kettering, OH 45409
I believe all people have the ability to overcome even the most dis-empowering obstacles, and sometimes we need help finding the way to do this. I work across a range of mental health and addiction concerns, to help you, to help yourself. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and am honored by the opportunity to help you tap into your expertise. My practice uses principles of Mindfulness, compassion, personal empowerment, and hope. Together, we will discover your strengths, and learn how to use your own power to conquer challenges, to grow, and heal.
I believe all people have the ability to overcome even the most dis-empowering obstacles, and sometimes we need help finding the way to do this. I work across a range of mental health and addiction concerns, to help you, to help yourself. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and am honored by the opportunity to help you tap into your expertise. My practice uses principles of Mindfulness, compassion, personal empowerment, and hope. Together, we will discover your strengths, and learn how to use your own power to conquer challenges, to grow, and heal.
We are dedicated and professional Therapist/Counselors/Psychiatrist providing confidential services to individuals, couples, families, teens and groups.
We specialize in mood disorders, substance abuse, women's issues, anger, ADHD, domestic violence, conduct disorders, PTSD, LGBT issues,and physical abuse,etc.
We are dedicated and professional Therapist/Counselors/Psychiatrist providing confidential services to individuals, couples, families, teens and groups.
We specialize in mood disorders, substance abuse, women's issues, anger, ADHD, domestic violence, conduct disorders, PTSD, LGBT issues,and physical abuse,etc.
My job as a therapist is to help you find your path, discover what is blocking you from taking that first step and supporting you in the journey. It can be hard work, but together we can make positive changes that will impact you and your loved ones for many years to come.
I own Hearthstone Psychology and am so proud of our clinical staff. If I am not available I will be happy to hand pick a clinician that can support you in your journey.
My job as a therapist is to help you find your path, discover what is blocking you from taking that first step and supporting you in the journey. It can be hard work, but together we can make positive changes that will impact you and your loved ones for many years to come.
I own Hearthstone Psychology and am so proud of our clinical staff. If I am not available I will be happy to hand pick a clinician that can support you in your journey.
Robyn Bittner Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
2 Endorsed
Kettering, OH 45440
Currently Accepting Self Pay Clients! I have been working in the counseling field for over 15 years and simply put, I enjoy helping people! I always strive to create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere and promote an authentic connection with my clients. Life can get difficult and pretty messy, therefore, I believe that we can all benefit from an outside perspective while receiving encouragement and guidance.
Currently Accepting Self Pay Clients! I have been working in the counseling field for over 15 years and simply put, I enjoy helping people! I always strive to create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere and promote an authentic connection with my clients. Life can get difficult and pretty messy, therefore, I believe that we can all benefit from an outside perspective while receiving encouragement and guidance.
My approach to therapy is both focused on finding solutions and gaining understanding. First, I believe it is important to incorporate effective coping skills to mitigate the effects of any mental health concern. It is then often necessary to build insight as to the causes of these concerns in order to change problematic patterns in how we relate to ourselves and others. Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship matters - I attempt to foster self-compassion and understanding in order to lighten the burden of difficult life situations.
My approach to therapy is both focused on finding solutions and gaining understanding. First, I believe it is important to incorporate effective coping skills to mitigate the effects of any mental health concern. It is then often necessary to build insight as to the causes of these concerns in order to change problematic patterns in how we relate to ourselves and others. Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship matters - I attempt to foster self-compassion and understanding in order to lighten the burden of difficult life situations.
I offer telehealth therapy with adults on a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, interpersonal problems, identity, and life transitions. My goal is to help create a genuine, warm, and supportive therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe to explore, heal, and grow. I would welcome the chance to work with you to clarify what is important in your life, set meaningful goals, and move toward increased awareness and authenticity. Working together, we can build on your strengths, improve coping skills, and find ways to move toward a more fulfilling life.
I offer telehealth therapy with adults on a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, interpersonal problems, identity, and life transitions. My goal is to help create a genuine, warm, and supportive therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe to explore, heal, and grow. I would welcome the chance to work with you to clarify what is important in your life, set meaningful goals, and move toward increased awareness and authenticity. Working together, we can build on your strengths, improve coping skills, and find ways to move toward a more fulfilling life.
—Accepting New Clients - Evening hours available - We all experience life transitions, conflicts at home and at work, the beginnings and endings of important relationships, and internal struggles that affect the way we think, feel and act. I believe as a counselor, it is my role to create a genuine and therapeutic environment to help people overcome challenges, make positive life changes, clarify decisions, relieve pain, enable growth, and so much more. Please do not hesitate to call me for a free phone consultation where I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
—Accepting New Clients - Evening hours available - We all experience life transitions, conflicts at home and at work, the beginnings and endings of important relationships, and internal struggles that affect the way we think, feel and act. I believe as a counselor, it is my role to create a genuine and therapeutic environment to help people overcome challenges, make positive life changes, clarify decisions, relieve pain, enable growth, and so much more. Please do not hesitate to call me for a free phone consultation where I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
I feel that my job as your therapist is to be your best advocate, and support your growth. I provide an honest, safe, and supportive space to evolve and grow towards your truest and best self. I work with individuals, couples or systems, and all ages of individuals.
I feel that my job as your therapist is to be your best advocate, and support your growth. I provide an honest, safe, and supportive space to evolve and grow towards your truest and best self. I work with individuals, couples or systems, and all ages of individuals.
I practice with the belief that therapy can be a rich and vital exploration into understanding the deepest parts of our selves: the parts we cherish as well as the parts we want to change. We all have unconscious patterns that can get in the way of living the life we want to lead. These patterns can manifest as anxiety, depression, phobias, physical illness or pain, addiction, even rage. These symptoms can affect relationships, work, self esteem, creativity, and sexuality. Change is possible when these patterns can be expressed and understood in an open, and accepting space.
I practice with the belief that therapy can be a rich and vital exploration into understanding the deepest parts of our selves: the parts we cherish as well as the parts we want to change. We all have unconscious patterns that can get in the way of living the life we want to lead. These patterns can manifest as anxiety, depression, phobias, physical illness or pain, addiction, even rage. These symptoms can affect relationships, work, self esteem, creativity, and sexuality. Change is possible when these patterns can be expressed and understood in an open, and accepting space.
I find that many people just want to feel better, be happier, feel less anxious. They want to change their lives or at least become aware of their desire to improve the situation. I like the challenge of assisting people with self-limiting beliefs that can create anything less than a fulfilled and happy life. I enjoy helping people with their relationships, marital or otherwise and relish working with couples, helping them redefine their differences, improve communication and rejuvenate their intimacy, sexuaI and emotional.
I find that many people just want to feel better, be happier, feel less anxious. They want to change their lives or at least become aware of their desire to improve the situation. I like the challenge of assisting people with self-limiting beliefs that can create anything less than a fulfilled and happy life. I enjoy helping people with their relationships, marital or otherwise and relish working with couples, helping them redefine their differences, improve communication and rejuvenate their intimacy, sexuaI and emotional.
Clients come to therapy looking for a comfortable environment and to find a therapist that is open, honest and is able to assist them with gaining tools into helping them cope with their particular situation.
Clients come to therapy looking for a comfortable environment and to find a therapist that is open, honest and is able to assist them with gaining tools into helping them cope with their particular situation.
I firmly believe that life presents us with opportunities to learn more about ourselves, even during some of our more difficult times. Each of us has the power within ourselves to make positive changes in our lives. I work hard in providing emotional support and tools to my clients to help them cope with whatever life presents to them."
I firmly believe that life presents us with opportunities to learn more about ourselves, even during some of our more difficult times. Each of us has the power within ourselves to make positive changes in our lives. I work hard in providing emotional support and tools to my clients to help them cope with whatever life presents to them."
Accepting new patients for Spring! I'd love to hear from you.
Finding a therapist that is the right fit is important. I am an LISW-S with over three decades of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieving emotional well-being. During my career I have developed particular expertise in treating anxiety, depression and relationship issues, employing an integrative approach that draws from various therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs.
I create an empathetic, safe and non-judgmental space where as a team we can explore your concerns and work toward a meaningful change.
Accepting new patients for Spring! I'd love to hear from you.
Finding a therapist that is the right fit is important. I am an LISW-S with over three decades of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieving emotional well-being. During my career I have developed particular expertise in treating anxiety, depression and relationship issues, employing an integrative approach that draws from various therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs.
I create an empathetic, safe and non-judgmental space where as a team we can explore your concerns and work toward a meaningful change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns of depression, or struggling to connect in your relationships? You want to regain your sense of joy and confidence while feeling truly understood and supported. Whether you are navigating changes in your family, seeking to strengthen your connection with your partner, or helping your child manage emotions, you deserve a safe space where your experiences matter and healing begins. I understand how hard it is to take the first step, and I’m here to help you move toward a brighter, more balanced future.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns of depression, or struggling to connect in your relationships? You want to regain your sense of joy and confidence while feeling truly understood and supported. Whether you are navigating changes in your family, seeking to strengthen your connection with your partner, or helping your child manage emotions, you deserve a safe space where your experiences matter and healing begins. I understand how hard it is to take the first step, and I’m here to help you move toward a brighter, more balanced future.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards positive change. Please know that I appreciate & respect clients from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, sexuality, socioeconomic background, ethnicity, & religion. I welcome children, adolescents, adults, traditional & modern families/couples. Because therapy is not “one size fits all,” I utilize more of an eclectic approach to the process, and treat every client as the unique individual that YOU are.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards positive change. Please know that I appreciate & respect clients from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, sexuality, socioeconomic background, ethnicity, & religion. I welcome children, adolescents, adults, traditional & modern families/couples. Because therapy is not “one size fits all,” I utilize more of an eclectic approach to the process, and treat every client as the unique individual that YOU are.
We often focus so much on becoming who we think others need us to be that we lose sight of ourselves and our own needs. Allowing yourself to be okay with not being okay is an important first step toward change and self-care.
Our experiences and struggles may shape us, but they do not have to define us. At the end of each day, you still have the power to decide who you want to become. Start by focusing on small, achievable goals. Each step forward can create a sense of progress, purpose, and confidence.
We often focus so much on becoming who we think others need us to be that we lose sight of ourselves and our own needs. Allowing yourself to be okay with not being okay is an important first step toward change and self-care.
Our experiences and struggles may shape us, but they do not have to define us. At the end of each day, you still have the power to decide who you want to become. Start by focusing on small, achievable goals. Each step forward can create a sense of progress, purpose, and confidence.
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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.