Hi, I'm Beth (they/them)

I am a queer, nonbinary therapist offering individual teletherapy sessions for adults in the state of Ohio. 

You deserve to feel seen and heard.  Let's make space for all of you- the parts that hurt, the parts that hope, and the parts still figuring things out. 

If you've ever felt like you had to hide parts of yourself just to get through the day- your identity, your pain, your needs, or even your joy- you're not alone.  I work with LGBTQIA+ adults (and allies) navigating identity, trauma, and major life transitions, especially when things feel messy, uncertain, or overwhelming. You might be dealing with anxiety, dissociation, self-harm, or thoughts that feel heavy and hard to carry alone.  It is a vulnerable step to talk to a therapist, and I appreciate your openness to giving therapy a try.  Together, we’ll make space for your full experience:  the hard feelings, the healing, and the hope. I believe therapy can be life-changing when you finally feel free to be fully you. You don’t have to do this alone. 

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I welcome all diverse individuals, expressions, and identities.  I often work with, and enjoy working with, gender and sexual minorities, intersecting identities, the kink community, polyamorous and ENM folks, BIPOC folks, immigrants, and neurodivergent populations.  I have the most experience in providing therapy for adults experiencing complex trauma, dissociation, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, depression, identity exploration, and life transitions.  

I have an anti-oppressive approach to therapy, meaning I approach therapy from the lens that racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, fatphobia, and most other people-directed-phobias are systems of oppression that cause injury and/or trauma.  I use a trauma informed, trauma responsive approach to therapy.  I have training in evidence-based therapy modalities that we may use as needed, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).  Other perspectives that inform my practice include person centered therapy, gender affirming care, LBGQ+ and TGNC affirming therapy, strengths based therapy, and the mind-body-spirit connection.  I was trained in EMDR by the Institute for Creative Mindfulness.  I am additionally trained in EMDR R-TEP (Recent Traumatic Episodes Protocol) and G-TEP (Group Traumatic Episodes Protocol).  I am a WPATH member with advanced training and write WPATH letters as needed with no additional charge.

I recognize that as a white queer nonbinary mid-sized therapist, I carry privilege as a white person, and to often pass as a straight cisgender woman.  I engage in ongoing self-reflection, dialogue in community, and continuous learning and unlearning to connect most fully, authentically, and mindfully with the folks I hold space with in therapy.  I am aware of my position of privilege and the potential impact in the therapeutic environment, including the inherent power imbalance in the therapy room based on the professional/client relationship.  I do my best to level the hierarchy and maintain transparency.  I participate in ongoing learning to stay up to date on cultural topics that may affect your life and to advance my knowledge of best practices in therapy. 

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I always welcome questions.  I value feedback on what works best for you. ​

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Hours: Monday 10am-5pm; Tuesday 9am-5pm; Wednesday through Friday 9am-3pm