Transgender Therapists in North Royalton, OH
Alexandria Hudeck
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
North Royalton, OH 44133
I have a special interest in working with individuals who are looking to understand, challenge, and work through their past to help improve their present. I believe that in order to move forward, you must first understand what is holding you back and how to overcome those barriers. I challenge my clients to understand themselves from a place of compassion and responsibility so that they may move forward with the tools and skills they need to achieve the life that they want.
I have a special interest in working with individuals who are looking to understand, challenge, and work through their past to help improve their present. I believe that in order to move forward, you must first understand what is holding you back and how to overcome those barriers. I challenge my clients to understand themselves from a place of compassion and responsibility so that they may move forward with the tools and skills they need to achieve the life that they want.
Deborah Ornowski
Counselor, PCC-S, LICDC, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Royalton, OH 44133
In spite of your best efforts, life can sometimes overwhelm you. Whether problems are recent or longstanding, I can help. My 20 years in the profession has afforded me knowledge and experience with a broad range of issues. My practice emphasizes the resolution to everyday problems. We will explore obstacles to growth and development and uncover inner strengths that can be applied to personal and professional relationships.
In spite of your best efforts, life can sometimes overwhelm you. Whether problems are recent or longstanding, I can help. My 20 years in the profession has afforded me knowledge and experience with a broad range of issues. My practice emphasizes the resolution to everyday problems. We will explore obstacles to growth and development and uncover inner strengths that can be applied to personal and professional relationships.
Nancy Lowrie & Associates LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S, DOT-SAP, Mediatr
Verified Verified
North Royalton, OH 44133
We specialize in treating and working with all types of mental and behavioral health concerns. Our team of experienced Ohio-Licensed practitioners all have many years of working experience and are also noted for their specialties. Our clients come with all types of mental or behavioral health challenges, substance abuse concerns, and relationship or family issues - which deserve to be addressed properly, promptly, and with complete confidentiality. Our clients range from children and adolescents, to parents and adults, to seniors - all ages are most welcome. Feel free to contact us via phone or email.
We specialize in treating and working with all types of mental and behavioral health concerns. Our team of experienced Ohio-Licensed practitioners all have many years of working experience and are also noted for their specialties. Our clients come with all types of mental or behavioral health challenges, substance abuse concerns, and relationship or family issues - which deserve to be addressed properly, promptly, and with complete confidentiality. Our clients range from children and adolescents, to parents and adults, to seniors - all ages are most welcome. Feel free to contact us via phone or email.
Alex Corcoran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
North Royalton, OH 44133
Direct intake number: 216-520-5969. Trust is nurtured and established through the flow of conversation and enables us to better identify root problems and issues that you are having. I always seek to maintain comfort and rapport with those that I work with through consistent dialogue. I have experience in treating Mood Disorders, Severe Mental Illness, Generalized and Social Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Behavioral Issues related to academics, Crisis Management, Depression, Chemical Dependency, Adjustment issues, family and employment stressors, and those with multiple psychosocial factors that contribute to stress in life.
Direct intake number: 216-520-5969. Trust is nurtured and established through the flow of conversation and enables us to better identify root problems and issues that you are having. I always seek to maintain comfort and rapport with those that I work with through consistent dialogue. I have experience in treating Mood Disorders, Severe Mental Illness, Generalized and Social Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Behavioral Issues related to academics, Crisis Management, Depression, Chemical Dependency, Adjustment issues, family and employment stressors, and those with multiple psychosocial factors that contribute to stress in life.
Margaret Bohn-Galas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Royalton, OH 44133
Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, or anxious about life stressors? Is your marriage not quite where you would like it to be? Are you struggling with unhealthy communication? If so, I'm here to help you improve your life circumstances. My goal as a therapist is to help clients become more aware of and better understand their emotional responses to stressful life changes. I will introduce and teach communication tools to improve relationships and self esteem. Whether the struggle is with your spouse, life partner, child, or boss, these tools make it possible for you to feel healthy and happy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, or anxious about life stressors? Is your marriage not quite where you would like it to be? Are you struggling with unhealthy communication? If so, I'm here to help you improve your life circumstances. My goal as a therapist is to help clients become more aware of and better understand their emotional responses to stressful life changes. I will introduce and teach communication tools to improve relationships and self esteem. Whether the struggle is with your spouse, life partner, child, or boss, these tools make it possible for you to feel healthy and happy.
Jen Yensel
Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Royalton, OH 44133
Do you feel stressed? Overwhelmed? Need someone to talk to? I pride myself on my listening skills and like to build relationships with my clients. I can help you feel heard, and together, we can help find balance in your life. I have broad experience with clients in inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. My training has provided me the education to treat individuals of all ages and most mental health disorders. If I am not the best fit for you, I'll help you find someone who is.
Do you feel stressed? Overwhelmed? Need someone to talk to? I pride myself on my listening skills and like to build relationships with my clients. I can help you feel heard, and together, we can help find balance in your life. I have broad experience with clients in inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. My training has provided me the education to treat individuals of all ages and most mental health disorders. If I am not the best fit for you, I'll help you find someone who is.
Ajalaa Powers
Counselor, PC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Royalton, OH 44133
I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process in which the individual's experience is always unique. I believe that an individual should always feel safe and comfortable while pursuing therapy. I provide a safe space to best experience therapy in a way that allows for personal understanding, exploration and growth. This space is confidential and judgement-free. My goal is to ensure my clients feel supported, heard and advocated for during the time that they receive therapy.
I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process in which the individual's experience is always unique. I believe that an individual should always feel safe and comfortable while pursuing therapy. I provide a safe space to best experience therapy in a way that allows for personal understanding, exploration and growth. This space is confidential and judgement-free. My goal is to ensure my clients feel supported, heard and advocated for during the time that they receive therapy.
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Kasey L Aitken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44109
I specialize in providing compassionate therapy to individuals, couples, polycules, and families who come from diverse backgrounds, including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community.
The decision to begin therapy can be a difficult one. It is important to find a therapist who can offer you insight, support, and safety to express your thoughts and feelings. My hope is that you can learn and apply your strengths to be the best version of yourself. At this time I work with adults as well as children (3+) . If you have any questions or think we may be a good fit, please feel free to reach out!
I specialize in providing compassionate therapy to individuals, couples, polycules, and families who come from diverse backgrounds, including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community.
The decision to begin therapy can be a difficult one. It is important to find a therapist who can offer you insight, support, and safety to express your thoughts and feelings. My hope is that you can learn and apply your strengths to be the best version of yourself. At this time I work with adults as well as children (3+) . If you have any questions or think we may be a good fit, please feel free to reach out!
Susan M Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LICDCCS, ACSW
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44136
Waitlist for new clients
I am a gender-affirming therapist and have completed certification requirements with WPATH, The World Professional Association for Transgender Health. I completed EMDR training with the Institute for Creative Mindfulness. I completed certification for treating ADHD. I am beginning the journey to becoming certified with AASECT the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. I love assisting clients in feeling more confident in their lives, handling emotional and mental stressors with greater ease, and developing a repertoire or coping skills to find their center under pressure.
I am a gender-affirming therapist and have completed certification requirements with WPATH, The World Professional Association for Transgender Health. I completed EMDR training with the Institute for Creative Mindfulness. I completed certification for treating ADHD. I am beginning the journey to becoming certified with AASECT the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. I love assisting clients in feeling more confident in their lives, handling emotional and mental stressors with greater ease, and developing a repertoire or coping skills to find their center under pressure.
Zachary Pichler
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44135 (Online Only)
Many of my clients come to me because they feel overwhelmed with life. It might be related to depression, anxiety, grief, anger, stress, and many other issues. I find that my clients often want someone to be able to hear them, support them in their healing, challenge them in new ways and at the core of it all, just want someone to help them be a better version of themselves. For me, this means that each client is an individual on their own journey and sometimes need someone who thinks a little bit differently than other people they have seen before.
Many of my clients come to me because they feel overwhelmed with life. It might be related to depression, anxiety, grief, anger, stress, and many other issues. I find that my clients often want someone to be able to hear them, support them in their healing, challenge them in new ways and at the core of it all, just want someone to help them be a better version of themselves. For me, this means that each client is an individual on their own journey and sometimes need someone who thinks a little bit differently than other people they have seen before.
Kate Shaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, OH 44144
No more mask, no more performing, no more people pleasing, no more boxes! With so much happening in the world around us it is important to find the time and space to listen to ourselves.
No more mask, no more performing, no more people pleasing, no more boxes! With so much happening in the world around us it is important to find the time and space to listen to ourselves.
Claudia Taylor
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136
Currently I have a waitlist. I'm glad you are taking the first step towards change! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor. My areas of specialization include: trauma related disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, women's issues, and relationship distress. I am a sex-positive therapist and strive to create a safe space for all! I typically draw from CBT and DBT modalities for the majority of treatment but will tailor each experience to fit your needs. I am passionate about helping those from diverse populations and will work with you to establish goals that are unique to your experience.
Currently I have a waitlist. I'm glad you are taking the first step towards change! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor. My areas of specialization include: trauma related disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, women's issues, and relationship distress. I am a sex-positive therapist and strive to create a safe space for all! I typically draw from CBT and DBT modalities for the majority of treatment but will tailor each experience to fit your needs. I am passionate about helping those from diverse populations and will work with you to establish goals that are unique to your experience.
Kimberly Fuller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, MEd, LISW-S, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Independence, OH 44131
What's your story? Each person has their own unique story filled with struggle, pain, triumph,and success. I find myself lucky enough to have people share their stories with me every day. I assist people in working through difficult experiences in their past and present, and create a new story for themselves in their future. I seek to help people create better relationships with others through individual, relationship, or sex therapy. I look forward to helping you understand and re-write your story to gain better relationships.
What's your story? Each person has their own unique story filled with struggle, pain, triumph,and success. I find myself lucky enough to have people share their stories with me every day. I assist people in working through difficult experiences in their past and present, and create a new story for themselves in their future. I seek to help people create better relationships with others through individual, relationship, or sex therapy. I look forward to helping you understand and re-write your story to gain better relationships.
Cleveland Sex & Intimacy Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44111
Looking to have more fulfilling relationships with other people? Needing to unpack unhelpful narratives from childhood that are confining you from individual and relational growth? Many people have deeply challenging and hurtful experiences in past relationships, be it family members, friendships, or even at a societal level. These messages can alter the way we view ourselves and the relationships we cultivate. CSIC works with all individuals, partners, and relationships to build and create better relationships with yourself and important others within your life. We seek to empower and support couples who are LGBTQ+, kink, & poly.
Looking to have more fulfilling relationships with other people? Needing to unpack unhelpful narratives from childhood that are confining you from individual and relational growth? Many people have deeply challenging and hurtful experiences in past relationships, be it family members, friendships, or even at a societal level. These messages can alter the way we view ourselves and the relationships we cultivate. CSIC works with all individuals, partners, and relationships to build and create better relationships with yourself and important others within your life. We seek to empower and support couples who are LGBTQ+, kink, & poly.
Elliot Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44111
Elliot has a passion for providing safe and identity-affirming mental health care for members of the neurodivergent, queer, trans, kink, and polyamorous/ethically non-monogamous communities. Elliot takes a person-centered, empowerment-based approach that treats each individual as the best expert on themselves and acknowledges the impacts of marginalization and complex trauma. Elliot has an interest in areas including anxiety, depression, intimacy-related concerns, gender & sexuality, spirituality, trauma recovery, addiction, body image, eating disorder recovery, and supporting the neurodivergent lived experience.
Elliot has a passion for providing safe and identity-affirming mental health care for members of the neurodivergent, queer, trans, kink, and polyamorous/ethically non-monogamous communities. Elliot takes a person-centered, empowerment-based approach that treats each individual as the best expert on themselves and acknowledges the impacts of marginalization and complex trauma. Elliot has an interest in areas including anxiety, depression, intimacy-related concerns, gender & sexuality, spirituality, trauma recovery, addiction, body image, eating disorder recovery, and supporting the neurodivergent lived experience.
Rocco Capra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Brunswick, OH 44212
I strive to create a safe, professional environment for my clients and work alongside them to assess their emotional, mental, physical, social, and relational health, integrating therapeutic interventions according to their specific and unique needs and desires. Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and any number of mental and emotional difficulties, we will work together to enhance your skills with strategies focused on your resilience, self-awareness, self-esteem, mindfulness, emotional regulation, problem-solving, stress tolerance, and other factors.
I strive to create a safe, professional environment for my clients and work alongside them to assess their emotional, mental, physical, social, and relational health, integrating therapeutic interventions according to their specific and unique needs and desires. Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and any number of mental and emotional difficulties, we will work together to enhance your skills with strategies focused on your resilience, self-awareness, self-esteem, mindfulness, emotional regulation, problem-solving, stress tolerance, and other factors.
Katie Manilla
Counselor, CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
While navigating through life's many ups and downs, I believe it is important to support one another and create a genuine connection with my clients to develop positive coping skills and a compassionate approach. I am interested in supporting young clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, managing stress and life transitions. I strive to create a non-judgmental environment which fosters a goal centered outcome. I also specialize in child therapy to improve struggles children may be experiencing in school or at home including classroom behavior and peer relationships.
While navigating through life's many ups and downs, I believe it is important to support one another and create a genuine connection with my clients to develop positive coping skills and a compassionate approach. I am interested in supporting young clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, managing stress and life transitions. I strive to create a non-judgmental environment which fosters a goal centered outcome. I also specialize in child therapy to improve struggles children may be experiencing in school or at home including classroom behavior and peer relationships.
Michelle Kramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brecksville, OH 44141
Do you ever find yourself struggling to get out of bed in the morning? Do you get overwhelmed with intrusive thoughts and sometimes want to shut down? Do you struggle with going to sleep at night because you feel as if you just can’t stop the endless worries and fears that are racing in your mind? These are real feelings and challenges that can be addressed.
Do you ever find yourself struggling to get out of bed in the morning? Do you get overwhelmed with intrusive thoughts and sometimes want to shut down? Do you struggle with going to sleep at night because you feel as if you just can’t stop the endless worries and fears that are racing in your mind? These are real feelings and challenges that can be addressed.
Bridget Elizabeth Tovey
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Berea, OH 44017
Waitlist for new clients
I view counseling as a collaborative process between the client and the therapist, with the client being the expert on their own lives. My ultimate goal at a therapist is to support my clients in achieving the goals they set for themselves. My background includes working with adolescents in a residential treatment and hospital setting, working as a school-based mental health provider, providing counseling services in a university counseling center to undergraduate students, and working with clients ages 5 through 75 in an outpatient setting.
I view counseling as a collaborative process between the client and the therapist, with the client being the expert on their own lives. My ultimate goal at a therapist is to support my clients in achieving the goals they set for themselves. My background includes working with adolescents in a residential treatment and hospital setting, working as a school-based mental health provider, providing counseling services in a university counseling center to undergraduate students, and working with clients ages 5 through 75 in an outpatient setting.
Steve Grauel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44111
As a therapist, my aim is to create a supportive and non-judgmental space for you explore whatever may be bothering you. I use a holistic and collaborative approach to help people examine their thoughts and emotions to gain a deeper self-understanding. I am deeply committed to supporting the mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ community. I understand that this community often faces unique challenges when it comes to navigating issues such as coming out, discrimination, and societal pressures.
As a therapist, my aim is to create a supportive and non-judgmental space for you explore whatever may be bothering you. I use a holistic and collaborative approach to help people examine their thoughts and emotions to gain a deeper self-understanding. I am deeply committed to supporting the mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ community. I understand that this community often faces unique challenges when it comes to navigating issues such as coming out, discrimination, and societal pressures.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.