Lesbian Therapists in Paulding County, OH
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.
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.
Online Therapists
Welcome!
Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my therapeutic style. I am a warm and compassionate therapist who enjoys working with adults and adolescents coping with issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma. I strive to help clients define and understand their obstacles, set goals, heal emotional wounds, and become empowered to make improvements in their lives.
Welcome!
Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my therapeutic style. I am a warm and compassionate therapist who enjoys working with adults and adolescents coping with issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma. I strive to help clients define and understand their obstacles, set goals, heal emotional wounds, and become empowered to make improvements in their lives.
For years, I have been helping individuals with their mental health and wellness. No matter what kind of struggles you’re dealing with, you don’t have to go through it alone. From my experience, I understand that everyone’s mental health struggles are different. That’s why I offer a wide range of counseling services designed to help you find the tools and support you need to overcome your mental health challenges. My approach is focused on creating a supportive and safe environment where individuals can feel comfortable discussing their personal concerns.
For years, I have been helping individuals with their mental health and wellness. No matter what kind of struggles you’re dealing with, you don’t have to go through it alone. From my experience, I understand that everyone’s mental health struggles are different. That’s why I offer a wide range of counseling services designed to help you find the tools and support you need to overcome your mental health challenges. My approach is focused on creating a supportive and safe environment where individuals can feel comfortable discussing their personal concerns.
As a lesbian therapist with lived experience navigating ADHD, I understand how identity and neurodivergence shape the way we move through the world.
You deserve a space where you can show up fully - not edited, not filtered, not minimized. I work primarily with LGBTQ+ adults and older teens (16+), survivors of childhood abuse, domestic violence, and sexual trauma, as well as clients navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, disordered eating, grief, and major life transitions. I’m especially passionate about supporting people reclaiming empowerment after survival. Healing isn’t about erasing what happened, it’s about rebuilding trust in yourself and your voice.
As a lesbian therapist with lived experience navigating ADHD, I understand how identity and neurodivergence shape the way we move through the world.
You deserve a space where you can show up fully - not edited, not filtered, not minimized. I work primarily with LGBTQ+ adults and older teens (16+), survivors of childhood abuse, domestic violence, and sexual trauma, as well as clients navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, disordered eating, grief, and major life transitions. I’m especially passionate about supporting people reclaiming empowerment after survival. Healing isn’t about erasing what happened, it’s about rebuilding trust in yourself and your voice.
“In a society that says, ‘Put yourself last,’ self-love and self-acceptance are revolutionary.” – Brene Brown. Managing life with mental health can feel quite difficult, overwhelming, and sometimes feel impossible. These are common feelings when dealing with significant life stress. Therapy is a great way to regain your love for life again as well as learn how to make self-love a priority in your life. You are not alone in your journey through life, and I want you to know that I can help. I have worked with a diverse group of people throughout my career, and I hope to help everyone learn that their happiness in life is important.
“In a society that says, ‘Put yourself last,’ self-love and self-acceptance are revolutionary.” – Brene Brown. Managing life with mental health can feel quite difficult, overwhelming, and sometimes feel impossible. These are common feelings when dealing with significant life stress. Therapy is a great way to regain your love for life again as well as learn how to make self-love a priority in your life. You are not alone in your journey through life, and I want you to know that I can help. I have worked with a diverse group of people throughout my career, and I hope to help everyone learn that their happiness in life is important.
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
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
Immediate availability. Have you ever felt like the world wasn’t built for you? Like your brain works differently than the people around you?
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. For all things neurodivergence and interpersonal relationships, I am here to help! I walk beside my clients as they learn to thrive instead of just survive, and what a privilege that is!
Immediate availability. Have you ever felt like the world wasn’t built for you? Like your brain works differently than the people around you?
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. For all things neurodivergence and interpersonal relationships, I am here to help! I walk beside my clients as they learn to thrive instead of just survive, and what a privilege that is!
I consider it an honor to hold space for clients as they begin the challenging deep inner work of healing to create fulfillment and balance within their lives and relationships. My clients often seek counseling burdened by various challenging feelings of shame, anxiety, and depression and I seek to provide a warm and connective space where we can address these concerns sensitively. I work with adults, often LGBTQIA+ identifying, to develop balance and peace within their lives and relationships.
I consider it an honor to hold space for clients as they begin the challenging deep inner work of healing to create fulfillment and balance within their lives and relationships. My clients often seek counseling burdened by various challenging feelings of shame, anxiety, and depression and I seek to provide a warm and connective space where we can address these concerns sensitively. I work with adults, often LGBTQIA+ identifying, to develop balance and peace within their lives and relationships.
I have immediate availability for Couples/Relationship Therapy!
I'm 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!
I'm 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!
In these times, we all need a confidant. I'd love to be your guide through this crazy world! I will meet you where you are to help you see the next steps in your quest for the life you desire. Its NOT beyond your reach. I've walked this path and continue my own quest to learn and grow as we move from survive to thrive! If you know the loneliness of deep hurt and long for connection, the time is now! The world needs you.
I also do Walk & Talk Therapy. This modality is SOOO powerful AND even a little fun. You get exercise while you have an opportunity to talk through your struggles.
In these times, we all need a confidant. I'd love to be your guide through this crazy world! I will meet you where you are to help you see the next steps in your quest for the life you desire. Its NOT beyond your reach. I've walked this path and continue my own quest to learn and grow as we move from survive to thrive! If you know the loneliness of deep hurt and long for connection, the time is now! The world needs you.
I also do Walk & Talk Therapy. This modality is SOOO powerful AND even a little fun. You get exercise while you have an opportunity to talk through your struggles.
Megan Bowsher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, ADHDCSP
1 Endorsed
Lima, OH 45801
Waitlist for new clients
I find great passion in working with people who want to live beyond survival mode and are ready to take action towards wellbeing. I specialize in working with women and LGBTQ+. Many of my clients present with ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and issues related to life transitions/changes. Clients describe finding value in the therapeutic alliance we co-create; as I make establishing trust and safety a key priority. I believe that all individuals, no matter their story or pain, possess deep potential to heal, grow and define their own journey. I only work with persons aged 16 and up. I have a whole person focus- I don't just treat your brain
I find great passion in working with people who want to live beyond survival mode and are ready to take action towards wellbeing. I specialize in working with women and LGBTQ+. Many of my clients present with ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and issues related to life transitions/changes. Clients describe finding value in the therapeutic alliance we co-create; as I make establishing trust and safety a key priority. I believe that all individuals, no matter their story or pain, possess deep potential to heal, grow and define their own journey. I only work with persons aged 16 and up. I have a whole person focus- I don't just treat your brain
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.
At InnerVision Resources, LLC, I offer resilience-/trauma-informed virtual counseling throughout Ohio. I provide personalized, somatically grounded care that emphasizes cultural humility/sensitivity and is deeply compassionate. Whether you’re facing chronic stress, past trauma, or complex relationships, I use evidence-based methods rooted in nervous system regulation, integrative trauma care, and holistic healing. My goal is to help you process emotional impacts, adapt to change, and foster resilience so you can move toward lasting personal growth.
At InnerVision Resources, LLC, I offer resilience-/trauma-informed virtual counseling throughout Ohio. I provide personalized, somatically grounded care that emphasizes cultural humility/sensitivity and is deeply compassionate. Whether you’re facing chronic stress, past trauma, or complex relationships, I use evidence-based methods rooted in nervous system regulation, integrative trauma care, and holistic healing. My goal is to help you process emotional impacts, adapt to change, and foster resilience so you can move toward lasting personal growth.
I’m a Licensed Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work, offering online therapy for individuals (ages 14+) and couples who are ready to make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.
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.
Clients describe my style as direct, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I focus on meeting you where you are, helping you navigate challenges with clarity and purpose and always seeing them as opportunities for growth!
I’m a Licensed Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work, offering online therapy for individuals (ages 14+) and couples who are ready to make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.
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.
Clients describe my style as direct, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I focus on meeting you where you are, helping you navigate challenges with clarity and purpose and always seeing them as opportunities for growth!
Many of my clients carry a quiet sense that something has always felt different or off-script. Some are autistic or ADHD and have spent years adapting to systems that never truly saw them. Others are navigating trauma, grief, or identity shifts, often without clear names or obvious scars. They want clarity, self-trust, and a way forward that reflects who they really are. Therapy with me is about honoring that complexity and building something real, no performance required.
Many of my clients carry a quiet sense that something has always felt different or off-script. Some are autistic or ADHD and have spent years adapting to systems that never truly saw them. Others are navigating trauma, grief, or identity shifts, often without clear names or obvious scars. They want clarity, self-trust, and a way forward that reflects who they really are. Therapy with me is about honoring that complexity and building something real, no performance required.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"I believe that life should be lived with passion and meaning. Anything that is getting in the way of this can be changed or accepted. Through counseling, I will help you alter the course you and your loved ones are traveling in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way. Together, we will find more passion and meaning in your life." My academic training began at the University of Notre Dame, with a B.A., continued at the University of Dayton, with a MS.Ed., and concluded with a Ph.D. at Kent State University.
"I believe that life should be lived with passion and meaning. Anything that is getting in the way of this can be changed or accepted. Through counseling, I will help you alter the course you and your loved ones are traveling in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way. Together, we will find more passion and meaning in your life." My academic training began at the University of Notre Dame, with a B.A., continued at the University of Dayton, with a MS.Ed., and concluded with a Ph.D. at Kent State University.
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.