LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Paulding County, OH
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.
Welcome to Your Journey of Healing and Growth! Hello, I'm Frankie Bowen- a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals towards holistic well-being and personal transformation. Discover Your Potential: Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, helping you unlock your full potential and find the inner strength to overcome life's obstacles. Mindfulness and Well-being: I integrate mindfulness practices into our sessions, empowering you with tools to manage stress, anxiety, and cultivate inner peace. Couples Counseling is always available at my practice.
Welcome to Your Journey of Healing and Growth! Hello, I'm Frankie Bowen- a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals towards holistic well-being and personal transformation. Discover Your Potential: Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, helping you unlock your full potential and find the inner strength to overcome life's obstacles. Mindfulness and Well-being: I integrate mindfulness practices into our sessions, empowering you with tools to manage stress, anxiety, and cultivate inner peace. Couples Counseling is always available at my practice.
Have a seat on my couch (or yours if you are wanting Telehealth services) and let's talk about what you need to feel better about your life. I offer techniques to help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and life transitions. I work with people in developing skills to cope with negative beliefs and daily challenges. I provide a space for people to feel safe and work towards goals that are specific to their needs. I also want to help you improve any areas of your life that you want to focus on - relationships, work stress, home life, communication, healthy coping skills, etc.
Have a seat on my couch (or yours if you are wanting Telehealth services) and let's talk about what you need to feel better about your life. I offer techniques to help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and life transitions. I work with people in developing skills to cope with negative beliefs and daily challenges. I provide a space for people to feel safe and work towards goals that are specific to their needs. I also want to help you improve any areas of your life that you want to focus on - relationships, work stress, home life, communication, healthy coping skills, etc.
Stress, low self-esteem, navigating a life transition, or anxiety and depression? Feel like you need to find your boundaries? Perhaps a trusted person told you it was time to try therapy. We can explore your communication, expectations, and boundaries for a healthy relationship with yourself and others. Choose to work on yourself in a safe environment with no judgment. I'll walk next to you on your journey, helping you to find what works for you so you can pursue your pathway to healing and growth. No diagnosis needed. I operate a private pay office. We accept HSA, FSA, and credit cards. I do not work directly with insurance.
Stress, low self-esteem, navigating a life transition, or anxiety and depression? Feel like you need to find your boundaries? Perhaps a trusted person told you it was time to try therapy. We can explore your communication, expectations, and boundaries for a healthy relationship with yourself and others. Choose to work on yourself in a safe environment with no judgment. I'll walk next to you on your journey, helping you to find what works for you so you can pursue your pathway to healing and growth. No diagnosis needed. I operate a private pay office. We accept HSA, FSA, and credit cards. I do not work directly with insurance.
Online Therapists
My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, and I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, boundaries, relationship challenges, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.
Therapy with me goes beyond conversation, it's about actively engaging in the work of healing/growth, with consistent support along the way. If you're feeling stuck, seeking clarity, or ready to build stronger, more authentic relationships, I’m here to help. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free space where you’ll feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported.
My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, and I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, boundaries, relationship challenges, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.
Therapy with me goes beyond conversation, it's about actively engaging in the work of healing/growth, with consistent support along the way. If you're feeling stuck, seeking clarity, or ready to build stronger, more authentic relationships, I’m here to help. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free space where you’ll feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported.
I enjoy working with individuals part of the Black, Neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA+ Communities.
Are you ready to meet the authentic healed version of yourself? Whether you are suffering from life stressors, identity/self-esteem issues, or looking for support processing and coping with symptoms associated with a deeper mental health issue, I am honored to provide that safe space for you.
I seek to provide a trauma-informed, integrated holistic approach to therapy for humans across the lifespan. I have experience working with issues such as trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, psychosis, life transitions, peer and family conflicts, to name a few.
I enjoy working with individuals part of the Black, Neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA+ Communities.
Are you ready to meet the authentic healed version of yourself? Whether you are suffering from life stressors, identity/self-esteem issues, or looking for support processing and coping with symptoms associated with a deeper mental health issue, I am honored to provide that safe space for you.
I seek to provide a trauma-informed, integrated holistic approach to therapy for humans across the lifespan. I have experience working with issues such as trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, psychosis, life transitions, peer and family conflicts, to name a few.
I specialize in adult neurodivergence in LGBTQIA+, women, & female identifying clients, neuro-affirming EMDR for trauma, interpersonal communication skill building, and people pleaser recovery & empowerment.
I implement various types of therapy depending on the needs of the client in my office. My primary focus areas are EMDR, CBT, & somatic skills. I strive to implement a person-centered and culturally sensitive approach and prioritize neuro-affirming intervention. My personal therapeutic framework is relational and heavily informed by Feminist Therapy.
I specialize in adult neurodivergence in LGBTQIA+, women, & female identifying clients, neuro-affirming EMDR for trauma, interpersonal communication skill building, and people pleaser recovery & empowerment.
I implement various types of therapy depending on the needs of the client in my office. My primary focus areas are EMDR, CBT, & somatic skills. I strive to implement a person-centered and culturally sensitive approach and prioritize neuro-affirming intervention. My personal therapeutic framework is relational and heavily informed by Feminist Therapy.
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.
Feeling like you’re not really there, disconnected, on-edge or maybe even a little alien like? When you’ve experienced trauma, harm, or high stress environments it can leave us feeling overstimulated or detached. This can make it hard to see the other side, which is why I'm here to go along this path with you. Feeling comfortable in your own existence is possible. I specialize in working with those who have experienced chronic trauma, neurodivergence, racial connection/identity, identity exploration, existential thoughts, psychiatric harm, and interpersonal relationships.
Feeling like you’re not really there, disconnected, on-edge or maybe even a little alien like? When you’ve experienced trauma, harm, or high stress environments it can leave us feeling overstimulated or detached. This can make it hard to see the other side, which is why I'm here to go along this path with you. Feeling comfortable in your own existence is possible. I specialize in working with those who have experienced chronic trauma, neurodivergence, racial connection/identity, identity exploration, existential thoughts, psychiatric harm, and interpersonal relationships.
I specialize in inclusive services for the Queer community.
If anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or chronic illness are taking up more space in your life than you want, therapy can help you feel more grounded, clear, and in control.
I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the emotional impact of chronic illness. Many of my clients understand why they feel the way they do, but still struggle to create lasting change—and are looking for therapy that can go deeper than talk alone.
I am also able to provide supervision services for LPC's- contact me for details
I specialize in inclusive services for the Queer community.
If anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or chronic illness are taking up more space in your life than you want, therapy can help you feel more grounded, clear, and in control.
I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the emotional impact of chronic illness. Many of my clients understand why they feel the way they do, but still struggle to create lasting change—and are looking for therapy that can go deeper than talk alone.
I am also able to provide supervision services for LPC's- contact me for details
Welcome! You are taking a big step on your path toward wellness and self-understanding. If you are someone who is struggling with loneliness, is yearning to develop deeper connections, feels overwhelmed by depression and anxiety, feels stuck and wants help moving forward, or wants to realize the life of your dreams, then I would be honored to journey with you and to work with you toward your optimal life. Whatever your needs are, we will work together to best fill them!
Welcome! You are taking a big step on your path toward wellness and self-understanding. If you are someone who is struggling with loneliness, is yearning to develop deeper connections, feels overwhelmed by depression and anxiety, feels stuck and wants help moving forward, or wants to realize the life of your dreams, then I would be honored to journey with you and to work with you toward your optimal life. Whatever your needs are, we will work together to best fill them!
Greetings and welcome to my professional profile. Thank you for your interest! My name is Curtis Andrew Peet, but most people call me Mr. Andrew. I am a licensed professional counselor in Sylvania, Ohio. I have been a licensed counselor since July 2020.
I primarily serve the mental health needs of children and adults in the greater Toledo area. Simply put, I love what I do! My multi-disciplinary training from Bowling Green State University has prepared me to incorporate counseling principles, family science, and the arts into my practice. Contact me so we can support your mental health needs.
Greetings and welcome to my professional profile. Thank you for your interest! My name is Curtis Andrew Peet, but most people call me Mr. Andrew. I am a licensed professional counselor in Sylvania, Ohio. I have been a licensed counselor since July 2020.
I primarily serve the mental health needs of children and adults in the greater Toledo area. Simply put, I love what I do! My multi-disciplinary training from Bowling Green State University has prepared me to incorporate counseling principles, family science, and the arts into my practice. Contact me so we can support your mental health needs.
I have worked closely with college students/young adults and older adults to address major life transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression.
Hi there! I'm Mustafa and welcome to my profile! Before I share about myself, I have a question for you. Do you ever feel overwhelmed trying to manage all the thoughts, feelings, and memories racing through your head? If so, you're not alone! Many of us feel unsure about how to communicate with and understand the parts of us that make us human. We might be looking for ways to trust and reconnect with ourselves again or see what it's like to believe that we have no bad parts. If you're looking to explore identity, strengthen relationships, and manage your emotions, then I hope you'll stick around for a bit!
I have worked closely with college students/young adults and older adults to address major life transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression.
Hi there! I'm Mustafa and welcome to my profile! Before I share about myself, I have a question for you. Do you ever feel overwhelmed trying to manage all the thoughts, feelings, and memories racing through your head? If so, you're not alone! Many of us feel unsure about how to communicate with and understand the parts of us that make us human. We might be looking for ways to trust and reconnect with ourselves again or see what it's like to believe that we have no bad parts. If you're looking to explore identity, strengthen relationships, and manage your emotions, then I hope you'll stick around for a bit!
LGBTQ, poly, and kink identities welcome.
As a clinician, I integrate relational mindfulness, somatic awareness skills, a sense of humor, and anti-oppression-focused narrative therapy frameworks. I will encourage you to deepen your mind-body awareness, listen to and respect signals you get from your body and question the beliefs underlying any repetitive negative emotional states.
LGBTQ, poly, and kink identities welcome.
As a clinician, I integrate relational mindfulness, somatic awareness skills, a sense of humor, and anti-oppression-focused narrative therapy frameworks. I will encourage you to deepen your mind-body awareness, listen to and respect signals you get from your body and question the beliefs underlying any repetitive negative emotional states.
I am an EMDR trained, LGBTQ+ affirming therapist with extensive experience supporting clients in this community, and I strive to create a safe, inclusive space where all identities are respected and valued.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, and asking for help can be the first step toward healing. Whether you're navigating anxiety, work stress, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, or marital difficulties, you're not alone. For others, the weight of long-term struggles such as depression, trauma, or grief may feel heavy and unrelenting. Whatever you're facing, I'm here to help you move forward with support, empathy, and practical tools. As a Master's level social worker, I provide therapy to individuals helping them build resilience and improve their emotional well-being.
I am an EMDR trained, LGBTQ+ affirming therapist with extensive experience supporting clients in this community, and I strive to create a safe, inclusive space where all identities are respected and valued.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, and asking for help can be the first step toward healing. Whether you're navigating anxiety, work stress, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, or marital difficulties, you're not alone. For others, the weight of long-term struggles such as depression, trauma, or grief may feel heavy and unrelenting. Whatever you're facing, I'm here to help you move forward with support, empathy, and practical tools. As a Master's level social worker, I provide therapy to individuals helping them build resilience and improve their emotional well-being.
We all have those moments where life feels like too much, and managing our emotions starts to feel like an uphill battle. If you're feeling that way right now, please know that you don't have to carry it all on your own. I sincerely believe that with the right support, things do get better.
I’ve been a therapist since 1999. I’ve helped people navigate all sorts of challenges, from anxiety and depression to trauma, ADHD, and relationship struggles. My approach is rooted in being supportive and using practical tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you find your footing again. Sometimes we will use a bit of humor.
We all have those moments where life feels like too much, and managing our emotions starts to feel like an uphill battle. If you're feeling that way right now, please know that you don't have to carry it all on your own. I sincerely believe that with the right support, things do get better.
I’ve been a therapist since 1999. I’ve helped people navigate all sorts of challenges, from anxiety and depression to trauma, ADHD, and relationship struggles. My approach is rooted in being supportive and using practical tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you find your footing again. Sometimes we will use a bit of humor.
Struggling with anxiety/depression, trying to overcome past trauma, or navigating the unique challenges of the LGBTQIA+ community can be isolating - but you don't have to face it alone.
My approach is simple: no stuffy therapy sessions or rigid protocols - just genuine, relaxed conversations that help you confront the issues that are holding you back. We'll work together to change the negative thinking patterns affecting your mental health, while staying action-oriented and focused on real, lasting change.
Struggling with anxiety/depression, trying to overcome past trauma, or navigating the unique challenges of the LGBTQIA+ community can be isolating - but you don't have to face it alone.
My approach is simple: no stuffy therapy sessions or rigid protocols - just genuine, relaxed conversations that help you confront the issues that are holding you back. We'll work together to change the negative thinking patterns affecting your mental health, while staying action-oriented and focused on real, lasting change.
Do you notice that a major life transition—like becoming a parent—has stirred up more fear than you expected? You love deeply and want to be steady, yet inside you feel anxious, on alert, bracing for something to go wrong. You may overplan and overthink, trying to control the unknown. Old family dynamics resurface, pulling you between who you were and who you want to be. I help people who are tired of surviving and long to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected. Not a new parent? If anxiety has you stuck in survival mode, you’re welcome here too. I also see couples who are really longing to create a deeper connection.
Do you notice that a major life transition—like becoming a parent—has stirred up more fear than you expected? You love deeply and want to be steady, yet inside you feel anxious, on alert, bracing for something to go wrong. You may overplan and overthink, trying to control the unknown. Old family dynamics resurface, pulling you between who you were and who you want to be. I help people who are tired of surviving and long to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected. Not a new parent? If anxiety has you stuck in survival mode, you’re welcome here too. I also see couples who are really longing to create a deeper connection.
I have a particular passion for working with LGBTQ+ individuals, and young adults but have enjoyed broadening the populations I serve in private practice.
I have developed my skills at the University of Dayton and the Columbus College of Art and Design over the course of 6 years. In these settings, and in the past few years in private practice, I have worked with individual clients through a number of issues using insight, humor and (most importantly) empathy.
I have a particular passion for working with LGBTQ+ individuals, and young adults but have enjoyed broadening the populations I serve in private practice.
I have developed my skills at the University of Dayton and the Columbus College of Art and Design over the course of 6 years. In these settings, and in the past few years in private practice, I have worked with individual clients through a number of issues using insight, humor and (most importantly) empathy.
Kurt Landis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
5 Endorsed
Toledo, OH 43617
Waitlist for new clients
Additionally, I am especially passionate about understanding and addressing the intersectionality that exists between oppression, trauma, and the LGBTQ+ community.
I am passionate about meeting people where they are physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I believe that each and every person already holds the keys to their own healing, and that I am here to help empower others to identify and utilize the assets that already exist within themselves and their lives. I have striven in my own life, both professionally and personally, to understand how trauma impacts one’s mental health and wellbeing, and have worked to identify what tools and resources exist to heal these traumas.
Additionally, I am especially passionate about understanding and addressing the intersectionality that exists between oppression, trauma, and the LGBTQ+ community.
I am passionate about meeting people where they are physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I believe that each and every person already holds the keys to their own healing, and that I am here to help empower others to identify and utilize the assets that already exist within themselves and their lives. I have striven in my own life, both professionally and personally, to understand how trauma impacts one’s mental health and wellbeing, and have worked to identify what tools and resources exist to heal these traumas.
LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.