LGBTQ+ therapists in Youngstown, OH
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in Youngstown, Ohio. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Serving LGBTQ+
Trauma Therapy Company Ohio
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
The Trauma Therapy Company helps trauma victims move from survivor to thriver. We believe in transparency, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, digging deep and the good in humans.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Youngstown, OH 44512
Online in Youngstown, OH
Serving LGBTQ+
Imagine Recovery Counseling LLC (Kristen Gidel Kelly)
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LICDC, CTTS, Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant
Kristen Gidel Kelly: FOUNDER, Imagine Recovery Counseling
The first thing you need to know about me is that I am not your Traditional Therapist (I’m an EMDR and DBT nerd and super passionate about what I do!) and everyone that works for me is an extension of me and my values. I value both the science and the art, creative, and personalized experience of therapy. I value both ethical practice and the need to adapt the science that I have to fit the needs of the human being sitting in front of me.
My values regarding client care:
Trauma is something that happens to you, it’s not part of your identity. I work with trauma because I believe people can change and heal from their experiences. I seek to empower people to heal and grow and I truly believe you can. I have lived experience in most of the conditions that I treat or I have worked with them for a long time and have extensive training. You will not intimate me with your experience. I often tell my clients, “If I don’t know something, I will find out”. Many of the clients that come see me have had a prior therapy experience that did not go well. While I always remain humble in what I do and let folks know “You are in the driver’s seat”, I want to make it clear that I have 18 years of experience in what I do and I’m always learning and consulting with experts to be the best version of myself for my clients and my staff. I go to my own therapy and work on my own stuff. Lastly, it is part of my professional and personal ethics to respond to all client referrals within 24 hours. I feel strongly that if you reach out, I will respond. I keep our wait list intentionally low because I do not feel it’s ethical for folks to wait a long time to get help.
My values regarding my group practice:
I worked in community mental health and government for 17 years. Many times, I was working in a toxic, oppressive workplace and was extremely burned out. It is highly important to me to provide a healing and safe environment for my staff. I pride myself on hiring folks that are deeply aligned with my values, highly skilled and trained (it’s not always about years of experience!), and have the self respect to expect to be taken care of by their boss. I believe it’s important to always be learning. I teach my staff everything I know and provide them with free consultation and training. It is the privilege and a responsibility of a boss to take care of their people. If you work with my therapists, please know that I am taking care of them so they can skillfully take care of you! A lot of folks that come to work with me have been burned out by their previous employer and want something more. I value providing a safe, comfortable, trauma sensitive, diversity/inclusive, therapist centered working environment. Burnout will be assessed and taken seriously and consultation support is provided. It’s so important to me, I write this language into my contracts.
19 Years Experience
Online in Youngstown, OH
Serving LGBTQ+
Lauren Whitlow
Psychologist, PsyD
I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can show up exactly as you are. I work with folks navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based therapies to help you better understand yourself, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready to invest in your well-being, I'm here to help you move forward with greater confidence and resilience.
1 Years Experience
Online in Youngstown, OH (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
I have been a therapist for many years and in many settings. In describing my practice to prospective clients, I like them to know that we work in three intersecting and overlapping domains-present, past and process. In the present, we focus on how you are able to care for yourself and for others, cultivate relationships with self and other in ways that are enriching and not depleting. Using the past, we can come to understand how you show up in relationships, as informed by patterns laid out in your family of origin but in the hopes that you can come to understand and then do differently if you want, rather than acting from a place of default and habit. And finally, we can use process therapies such as EMDR and Deep Brain Reorienting, to help you truly process and move past your past experiences and help you to shed the weight of past trauma. I use a pragmatic and interactive style to collaborate with clients to assist them in choosing the therapeutic path that fits best for them. Therapy is about healing and I value using trusted and effective approaches to help you reach your goals in therapy in a timely way that allows you to move on from our relationship into living your life fully and completely. I offer a free, 30-minute initial consult call so we can connect and see how we might be a good fit. Email me to schedule that today!
26 Years Experience
Online in Youngstown, OH (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Erika Gray
Psychologist, Psy.D
Why is it so hard to find a therapist? So many people arrive here exhausted from the search. I understand that your connection to your therapist is paramount to your healing. I offer a free consultation to give you a chance to see if we're a good "fit" with the hope that this can be a place to stop, rest and begin the process you've been longing to begin.
15 Years Experience
Online in Youngstown, OH (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in Youngstown, OH Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Youngstown, OH average 15 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Depression (66%), and Trauma and PTSD (62%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 66% | Depression |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Stress |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 86% | Women |
| 60% | Men |
| 41% | Black / African American |
| 41% | Military / Veterans |