Lesbian Therapists in Xenia, OH
" I am a non-judgmental, open-minded therapist who believes that each client is an individual who deserves respect and unconditional regard for their life experiences. I engage in utilization of client centered therapy that allows the client to direct and feel more involved in the therapeutic process. This allows me to connect with the client and, together, develop a treatment plan that will help them to foster the skills that they feel they need to achieve the goals that they have set forth."
" I am a non-judgmental, open-minded therapist who believes that each client is an individual who deserves respect and unconditional regard for their life experiences. I engage in utilization of client centered therapy that allows the client to direct and feel more involved in the therapeutic process. This allows me to connect with the client and, together, develop a treatment plan that will help them to foster the skills that they feel they need to achieve the goals that they have set forth."
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.
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The entire world has been changed, seemingly overnight. Please reach out if you need to talk to someone. Ever wake up in the morning and said to yourself, "I cannot keep doing this", only to find yourself doing the very thing you swore off only four hours ago? If you have said this to yourself, you have probably been surfing the internet for a cure for addictions, or how to quit drinking so much, or how to make it through detox. Addictions are insufferable. I have been working in the field for 13 years with mental health and addiction issues.
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed, out of your depth, or like no one has your back? If so, I'm here to tell you that it takes strength to reach out for help, and by even just being here, you've taken the first step. In our busy day-to-day, it is easy to overlook our mental well-being when we are caught up just trying to survive, whether it is our depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, or past traumas. It is okay to feel vulnerable, to hurt, to falter, as these experiences can give us renewed purpose. Sometimes, all we need is a little guidance, support, and a listening ear to give ourselves that push towards our goals!
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed, out of your depth, or like no one has your back? If so, I'm here to tell you that it takes strength to reach out for help, and by even just being here, you've taken the first step. In our busy day-to-day, it is easy to overlook our mental well-being when we are caught up just trying to survive, whether it is our depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, or past traumas. It is okay to feel vulnerable, to hurt, to falter, as these experiences can give us renewed purpose. Sometimes, all we need is a little guidance, support, and a listening ear to give ourselves that push towards our goals!
Office hours: Tuesday- Friday
Since 1997 I have provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults facing a variety of emotional challenges, as well as couples and families experiencing relationship and communication struggles. We are presented with many challenges across our life span, which provide opportunities for insight and personal growth. I am dedicated to helping my clients face life's obstacles with the strength and motivation to master them and move forward becoming more fulfilled and balanced individuals in the process.
Office hours: Tuesday- Friday
Since 1997 I have provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults facing a variety of emotional challenges, as well as couples and families experiencing relationship and communication struggles. We are presented with many challenges across our life span, which provide opportunities for insight and personal growth. I am dedicated to helping my clients face life's obstacles with the strength and motivation to master them and move forward becoming more fulfilled and balanced individuals in the process.
Please consider compassionate care for yourself. I strive to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore and discover what you desire in order to enjoy your life more fully. My goal is to empower you to live a life you love, not a life from which you want to escape. In addition to traditional counseling techniques and best practices, I utilize a holistic approach and consider physical health and functioning, as well.
Please consider compassionate care for yourself. I strive to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore and discover what you desire in order to enjoy your life more fully. My goal is to empower you to live a life you love, not a life from which you want to escape. In addition to traditional counseling techniques and best practices, I utilize a holistic approach and consider physical health and functioning, as well.
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I believe that human connection is vital to the therapeutic practice and so during therapy, I do my best to provide a safe space to explore emotions and challenges as well as providing a space that is LGBTQIA+ affirming, anti-racist and Disability Justice Oriented. While I work with clients who experience a spectrum of challenges such as anxiety, depression, and work stress, I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma using cognitive, existential, somatic and polyvagal approaches.
I believe that human connection is vital to the therapeutic practice and so during therapy, I do my best to provide a safe space to explore emotions and challenges as well as providing a space that is LGBTQIA+ affirming, anti-racist and Disability Justice Oriented. While I work with clients who experience a spectrum of challenges such as anxiety, depression, and work stress, I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma using cognitive, existential, somatic and polyvagal approaches.
As a queer, non-binary therapist, my work emphasizes creating a space for other voices and individuals on the gender and sexuality spectrums. I work with all mental health concerns, however my specialty is supporting clients navigating chronic illness and/or neurodivergence. I have lived experience with these conditions and want every person to feel heard and seen.
As a queer, non-binary therapist, my work emphasizes creating a space for other voices and individuals on the gender and sexuality spectrums. I work with all mental health concerns, however my specialty is supporting clients navigating chronic illness and/or neurodivergence. I have lived experience with these conditions and want every person to feel heard and seen.
I have immediate availability for Couples/Relationship Therapy only!
I'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 only!
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!
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.
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 work with young children, preteens, and their families who are navigating behavioral concerns, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, or diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Many families come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to best support their child. I provide a consistent, supportive space where children can better understand their emotions, process experiences, and build coping skills and confidence. I also partner closely with caregivers to develop practical strategies that support progress at home, school, and in everyday life.
I work with young children, preteens, and their families who are navigating behavioral concerns, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, or diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Many families come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to best support their child. I provide a consistent, supportive space where children can better understand their emotions, process experiences, and build coping skills and confidence. I also partner closely with caregivers to develop practical strategies that support progress at home, school, and in everyday life.
Kelley Summers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, MSW
2 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45429
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I am a queer, affirming therapist. I am non-denominational, but am spiritual in realms of Pagan and Astrology with a splash of Buddhist practices. I am what you get and know my style isn’t for everyone. I believe I can provide a safe, inclusive, and inviting energy and space whether online or in person.
I am a queer, affirming therapist. I am non-denominational, but am spiritual in realms of Pagan and Astrology with a splash of Buddhist practices. I am what you get and know my style isn’t for everyone. I believe I can provide a safe, inclusive, and inviting energy and space whether online or in person.
Is this your first time engaging with a therapist? Or maybe you've done this all before? At one point it was mine too. Engaging in therapy can seem scary because it's new or difficult. Yet, doing something for the first or third time can be equally exciting. As a therapist, I want to meet you at the stage of life you're in! I have experience in supporting individuals who are navigating trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional or behavioral challenges in children. I also understand that sometimes people simply want a compassionate space to talk.
Is this your first time engaging with a therapist? Or maybe you've done this all before? At one point it was mine too. Engaging in therapy can seem scary because it's new or difficult. Yet, doing something for the first or third time can be equally exciting. As a therapist, I want to meet you at the stage of life you're in! I have experience in supporting individuals who are navigating trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional or behavioral challenges in children. I also understand that sometimes people simply want a compassionate space to talk.
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.
While I have experience working with a wide variety of clients and issues, particular emphasis areas include: young adults, navigating life changes, managing academic and/or work stress, improving relationships, identity development and integration, queer and gender diverse experiences, impact of
While I have experience working with a wide variety of clients and issues, particular emphasis areas include: young adults, navigating life changes, managing academic and/or work stress, improving relationships, identity development and integration, queer and gender diverse experiences, impact of
Hello, I’m Shelley. I’ve had the privilege of working with both adult and adolescent clients in community mental health and private practice settings. My approach is rooted in feminist, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and harm reduction perspectives. I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship, believing it to be vital to the process of change.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner and our teen. We love to play outside with our pets and being with friends and family. We are often tackling home improvement projects like gardening and painting.
Hello, I’m Shelley. I’ve had the privilege of working with both adult and adolescent clients in community mental health and private practice settings. My approach is rooted in feminist, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and harm reduction perspectives. I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship, believing it to be vital to the process of change.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner and our teen. We love to play outside with our pets and being with friends and family. We are often tackling home improvement projects like gardening and painting.
I approach care with the belief that mental health deserves the same attention, empathy, and expertise as any other medical condition. With training in family medicine and deep experience treating complex behavioral health concerns, I meet people where they are and walk with them toward sustainable healing. You’ll find a judgment-free space built on trust, where goals are realistic, progress is honored, and setbacks are never viewed as failure—just part of the journey.
I approach care with the belief that mental health deserves the same attention, empathy, and expertise as any other medical condition. With training in family medicine and deep experience treating complex behavioral health concerns, I meet people where they are and walk with them toward sustainable healing. You’ll find a judgment-free space built on trust, where goals are realistic, progress is honored, and setbacks are never viewed as failure—just part of the journey.
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When you or someone that you love is experiencing issues with substances it can be life changing.
Deciding what to do about your substance use is so frustrating and scary. So many pressures from so many places makes it hard to know what do. You know you have to do something but not sure what to do or how to do it.
If most days feel overwhelming, foggy, or unclear - you’ve come to the right place. I’m Sarah and I treat adults experiencing anxiety through multiple life transitions- specifically becoming more independent in their living situations and women’s issues. I am passionate about helping clients learn how to tap into their own inner power to stay present and move through difficult periods.
If most days feel overwhelming, foggy, or unclear - you’ve come to the right place. I’m Sarah and I treat adults experiencing anxiety through multiple life transitions- specifically becoming more independent in their living situations and women’s issues. I am passionate about helping clients learn how to tap into their own inner power to stay present and move through difficult periods.
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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.