Transgender Therapists in 43215
Jay VanLandingham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43215 (Online Only)
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Non-Binary and Transgender issues.
Everyone struggles with acceptance. Accepting ourselves, accepting others, accepting life. If you are dealing with anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, low confidence, issues around gender identity and/or identifying as LGBTQ+ and are looking for an accepting therapist to help you find a sense of peace, you've come to the right place. I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) in the state of Ohio. I identify as trans and have twenty years experience in the LGBTQ community. My experience as a social worker ranges from work in the HIV/AIDS community to those living with cancer.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Non-Binary and Transgender issues.
Everyone struggles with acceptance. Accepting ourselves, accepting others, accepting life. If you are dealing with anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, low confidence, issues around gender identity and/or identifying as LGBTQ+ and are looking for an accepting therapist to help you find a sense of peace, you've come to the right place. I am a licensed independent social worker (LISW) in the state of Ohio. I identify as trans and have twenty years experience in the LGBTQ community. My experience as a social worker ranges from work in the HIV/AIDS community to those living with cancer.
Queer Owned & Staffed - Affirming Pathways
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT, LPCC, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
Immediate availability! As a Queer-Owned and staffed group practice, we pride ourselves on working with our gender, sexual/affectional, and relationship structure diverse communities (LGBTQ+, ethical non-monogamy, BDSM, and Kink). We offer FREE 15min consults with any clinician for you to ask any personal, professional, or logistical questions to ensure your chosen therapist meets YOUR needs and preferences. Our priority is a therapeutic space where everyone feels safe, respected, and understood. We are committed to providing knowledgeable and affirming mental healthcare for all individuals, relationships, families, and youth!
Immediate availability! As a Queer-Owned and staffed group practice, we pride ourselves on working with our gender, sexual/affectional, and relationship structure diverse communities (LGBTQ+, ethical non-monogamy, BDSM, and Kink). We offer FREE 15min consults with any clinician for you to ask any personal, professional, or logistical questions to ensure your chosen therapist meets YOUR needs and preferences. Our priority is a therapeutic space where everyone feels safe, respected, and understood. We are committed to providing knowledgeable and affirming mental healthcare for all individuals, relationships, families, and youth!
Free Spirit Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215 (Online Only)
Your story matters. Do you feel like you're stuck dealing with life stress, maybe crippling effects from a trauma that is making daily life harder to cope with? It can feel scary to reach out for help but finding the right therapist can make that journey feel less scary. At Free Spirit Counseling we work to make clients feel connected during therapy which helps them to make the most progress. Our therapists specialize in many areas of mental health and life transitions and can help in all areas of life.
Your story matters. Do you feel like you're stuck dealing with life stress, maybe crippling effects from a trauma that is making daily life harder to cope with? It can feel scary to reach out for help but finding the right therapist can make that journey feel less scary. At Free Spirit Counseling we work to make clients feel connected during therapy which helps them to make the most progress. Our therapists specialize in many areas of mental health and life transitions and can help in all areas of life.
I'm fairly eclectic in my therapy style but at the end of the day it is all about what serves you, the client. I particularly love working with the queer community and/or neurodivergent folks. I can't wait to hear from you!
I'm fairly eclectic in my therapy style but at the end of the day it is all about what serves you, the client. I particularly love working with the queer community and/or neurodivergent folks. I can't wait to hear from you!
I believe counseling is a holistic effort between the therapist and the people seeking services. I believe each person deserves respect and guidance on their individual journey.
I believe counseling is a holistic effort between the therapist and the people seeking services. I believe each person deserves respect and guidance on their individual journey.
Barbara Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43215 (Online Only)
Greetings, my name is Barbara Thomas. I received my Social Work undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University and my graduate degree from The Ohio State University in Social Work, with a Business Administration focus. I have worked in a variety of community settings including Home Base Services, hospitals, residential and virtual locations. I have serviced children, teens, adults, and older adults also known as the Geriatric population experiencing homelessness, alcohol and drug addiction, COVID-19, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, depression, and more. I have provided therapeutic services with the following treatment modalities:
Greetings, my name is Barbara Thomas. I received my Social Work undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University and my graduate degree from The Ohio State University in Social Work, with a Business Administration focus. I have worked in a variety of community settings including Home Base Services, hospitals, residential and virtual locations. I have serviced children, teens, adults, and older adults also known as the Geriatric population experiencing homelessness, alcohol and drug addiction, COVID-19, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, depression, and more. I have provided therapeutic services with the following treatment modalities:
Elizabeth Gunther
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
I am a Spanish-speaking, geek, LGBTQ+ and Pagan-friendly therapist with experience in community and hospital settings. I enjoy working with clients to help them re-establish balance in their lives and return to their best selves while working through depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and many other challenges.
I am a Spanish-speaking, geek, LGBTQ+ and Pagan-friendly therapist with experience in community and hospital settings. I enjoy working with clients to help them re-establish balance in their lives and return to their best selves while working through depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and many other challenges.
Everyone faces challenges in life, but when those challenges start to feel constant, it might be time to seek the support you need to navigate them. Taking the first step toward counseling is hard, but the fact that you're here shows you're ready to take the next step.
Everyone faces challenges in life, but when those challenges start to feel constant, it might be time to seek the support you need to navigate them. Taking the first step toward counseling is hard, but the fact that you're here shows you're ready to take the next step.
I have a passion for working with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship distress and anger management issues. Everyone has strengths and areas for improvement. I will assist you in taking the steps to heal and grow into the person you want to be.
I have a passion for working with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship distress and anger management issues. Everyone has strengths and areas for improvement. I will assist you in taking the steps to heal and grow into the person you want to be.
Rooted & Restored Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
We are a group practice with highly trained therapists ready to assist you in meeting your goals. Our goal is to empower individuals, couples, and families to become rooted in their value and worth, while restoring hope and fostering growth. We believe that each client is unique and therefore so must be their treatment. We have clinicians ready to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
We are a group practice with highly trained therapists ready to assist you in meeting your goals. Our goal is to empower individuals, couples, and families to become rooted in their value and worth, while restoring hope and fostering growth. We believe that each client is unique and therefore so must be their treatment. We have clinicians ready to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Emily Erchick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
I am clinical social worker with over 15 years of professional experience. My approach to work has always coincided with my desire to pursue education and travel. I have recently returned to my Ohio roots to locate a private practice that continues to weave threads related to much older passions such as reading and learning, social connection and community, and personal reflection and pursuits related to the mind and body. At this time, I am most interested in working with adults that feel stuck or are interested in receiving support through points of pain and life transitions.
I am clinical social worker with over 15 years of professional experience. My approach to work has always coincided with my desire to pursue education and travel. I have recently returned to my Ohio roots to locate a private practice that continues to weave threads related to much older passions such as reading and learning, social connection and community, and personal reflection and pursuits related to the mind and body. At this time, I am most interested in working with adults that feel stuck or are interested in receiving support through points of pain and life transitions.
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Tory Trimble
Counselor, MA, LPCC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Tory! I've been a mental health professional for several years and have experience working with people from a broad range of backgrounds, cultures, ages, and presenting concerns. I am especially passionate about, and skilled in, working with young adults and folks in the LGBTQIA+ and polyamorous/ENM communities (both of which are identities I hold myself). I strive to show up in session as my authentic self, and bring curiosity, kindness, and humor to my work. I am endlessly grateful to have the privilege of walking alongside clients every day, and to be a part of supporting their healing and growth.
Hi, I'm Tory! I've been a mental health professional for several years and have experience working with people from a broad range of backgrounds, cultures, ages, and presenting concerns. I am especially passionate about, and skilled in, working with young adults and folks in the LGBTQIA+ and polyamorous/ENM communities (both of which are identities I hold myself). I strive to show up in session as my authentic self, and bring curiosity, kindness, and humor to my work. I am endlessly grateful to have the privilege of walking alongside clients every day, and to be a part of supporting their healing and growth.
Annie Kondrot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43215
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that positive relationships are the most powerful agent of healing. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, body image, life transitions, or a history of trauma such as physical or sexual abuse or neglect, we will work together to strengthen your relationship with your therapist, the people around you, and ultimately yourself. I use a warm, person-centered approach to help you feel that I am your partner in reaching your goals.
I believe that positive relationships are the most powerful agent of healing. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, body image, life transitions, or a history of trauma such as physical or sexual abuse or neglect, we will work together to strengthen your relationship with your therapist, the people around you, and ultimately yourself. I use a warm, person-centered approach to help you feel that I am your partner in reaching your goals.
Amber Raffeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT, SEP, NARM L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
Whether you are navigating anxiety, challenges in relationships, accumulated stress, past trauma, communication, and attuning to needs of yourself and others, I would be honored to participate in you feeling a greater connection to your experiences, yourself, and with others in relationship. I provide specializations in Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, LGBTQIA+, kink positive, accumulated stress, and trauma. I enjoy providing individual, couple, consensual non-monogamy, polycule, family and non-traditional family mental health services.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, challenges in relationships, accumulated stress, past trauma, communication, and attuning to needs of yourself and others, I would be honored to participate in you feeling a greater connection to your experiences, yourself, and with others in relationship. I provide specializations in Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, LGBTQIA+, kink positive, accumulated stress, and trauma. I enjoy providing individual, couple, consensual non-monogamy, polycule, family and non-traditional family mental health services.
New Directions Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with all different types of people wanting to change how they respond to life. My ideal clients want to learn how to respond to life, rather than react to life. The last four years have been hard and everyone can benefit from therapy. The couples I work best are seeking help with their sex life. A lot of couples I work with are also seeking help related to Polyamory/ENM and or Kink. I am happy to work with individuals, couples, and different and varying relationship designs and configurations.
I love working with all different types of people wanting to change how they respond to life. My ideal clients want to learn how to respond to life, rather than react to life. The last four years have been hard and everyone can benefit from therapy. The couples I work best are seeking help with their sex life. A lot of couples I work with are also seeking help related to Polyamory/ENM and or Kink. I am happy to work with individuals, couples, and different and varying relationship designs and configurations.
Are you getting hooked and pulled around by thoughts and feelings? Are you struggling to contact the present moment? Do you want to engage with life and relationships in a way that feels aligned with your values? In today's fast paced (to put it lightly) world, it can be difficult to slow down and listen in for what you really need. Whether you're navigating life transitions, examining the impact of depression and anxiety, or looking to alleviate the influence of post-traumatic stress, therapy is an opportunity to explore your story and it's impact on your life.
Are you getting hooked and pulled around by thoughts and feelings? Are you struggling to contact the present moment? Do you want to engage with life and relationships in a way that feels aligned with your values? In today's fast paced (to put it lightly) world, it can be difficult to slow down and listen in for what you really need. Whether you're navigating life transitions, examining the impact of depression and anxiety, or looking to alleviate the influence of post-traumatic stress, therapy is an opportunity to explore your story and it's impact on your life.
Seth Takacs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215 (Online Only)
Many of my clients struggle with dread, shame, anxiety, trauma, existential thoughts, as well as negative expectations for themselves and the world around them. Through a combination of evidence-based techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and a person-centered approach, I meet my clients on the journey of overcoming these obstacles, toward achieving both their emotional and behavioral goals.
Many of my clients struggle with dread, shame, anxiety, trauma, existential thoughts, as well as negative expectations for themselves and the world around them. Through a combination of evidence-based techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and a person-centered approach, I meet my clients on the journey of overcoming these obstacles, toward achieving both their emotional and behavioral goals.
Currently accepting new clients and am able to get them in the same week as consultation! I provide an an empowering and grounding space where clients can heal from past traumas, explore their identities, and foster their strengths to soar with their resilience. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, a trauma evidenced based approach to explore past and current life stressors. I am passionate about supporting clients, especially women and individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community at all seasons of life as they weather life’s unique challenges.
Currently accepting new clients and am able to get them in the same week as consultation! I provide an an empowering and grounding space where clients can heal from past traumas, explore their identities, and foster their strengths to soar with their resilience. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, a trauma evidenced based approach to explore past and current life stressors. I am passionate about supporting clients, especially women and individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community at all seasons of life as they weather life’s unique challenges.
Mary K Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults who are in need of mental health counseling to address life issues of stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, work issues, relationships, sexual issues and family dynamic issues. I enjoy helping individuals learn new coping skills for depression and anxiety. I also specialize with individuals who have trauma and grief and will help you resolve those issues. I especially enjoy working with families and couples in learning how to resolve conflict and improve intimacy, communication and trust issues. My belief is that Life is a journey and at some point, we all need help.
I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults who are in need of mental health counseling to address life issues of stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, work issues, relationships, sexual issues and family dynamic issues. I enjoy helping individuals learn new coping skills for depression and anxiety. I also specialize with individuals who have trauma and grief and will help you resolve those issues. I especially enjoy working with families and couples in learning how to resolve conflict and improve intimacy, communication and trust issues. My belief is that Life is a journey and at some point, we all need help.
Cindy Herzberg
Counselor, EdD, LSW, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
Waitlist for new clients
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out to a stranger to discuss your most intimate life details. Daily people face many different struggles that lead them to contacting a therapist. I work very hard to make you feel at ease in this process by building a therapeutic relationship and using humor when appropriate. I acknowledge the vulnerability and strength it requires to make the first step to reach out for help. I provide a judgement free and supportive environment.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out to a stranger to discuss your most intimate life details. Daily people face many different struggles that lead them to contacting a therapist. I work very hard to make you feel at ease in this process by building a therapeutic relationship and using humor when appropriate. I acknowledge the vulnerability and strength it requires to make the first step to reach out for help. I provide a judgement free and supportive environment.
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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.