“She is an immigrant and identifies as a Chinese and Filipina American woman.”
Dr. Stacey Diane Arañez Litam is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor (LPCC-S), Associate Professor of Counselor Education at Cleveland State University, researcher, and board-certified sexologist specializing in trauma, sexual trauma, racial trauma, and AAPI mental health.
Trauma and LossSexual Trauma SurvivorsSex TraffickingRacial TraumaCombat StressAsian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) ConcernsSexual WellbeingArt TherapyEMDRTrauma-Informed Therapy
“As a proud multi-racial woman, bilingual in English and Spanish, I aim to create brave spaces for children, adolescents, families and adults who come with a variety of concerns including multi-racial and multi-cultural identity exploration, nervous system regulation, depression, ADHD management, anxiety, stress and life transitions, familial issues, and boundaries and communication.”
As a proud multi-racial woman and former teacher bilingual in English and Spanish, Ameena Marie Igram provides counseling for children, adolescents, families, and adults. She blends integrative somatics, yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, and play therapy into her practice.
Multi-racial and multi-cultural identity explorationNervous system regulationDepressionADHD managementAnxietyStress and life transitionsFamilial issuesBoundaries and communicationIntegrative SomaticsMindfulnessBreathworkYogaPlay Therapy
“Race/ethnicity Black or African American, Multiracial or Multiethnic”
Hi, I’m Avery Neal (they/them), a nonbinary, neurodivergent licensed independent social worker offering in-person therapy in Cincinnati, Ohio, with telehealth available statewide. I work primarily with queer and neurodivergent adults whose lives have been shaped by trauma, chronic stress, and systems that demand constant adaptation.
Attention Deficit (ADHD)Autism SpectrumEmotional IntelligenceGender or Sexual Identity ExplorationLearning DisablilitiesLGBTQ+ (Sexuality)Multicultural ConcernsRacial Stress & TraumaSexual Assault, Abuse, or HarassmentTransgender and Nonbinary PeopleTrauma and PTSDEclecticEye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)JungianPsychodynamicRelational Therapy
“AL Cho, MSW, LSW (he/they) is a trans masculine, mixed race, queer/gay, neurodivergent human in a non-disabled body.”
AL Cho, MSW, LSW is a trans masculine, mixed race, queer/gay, neurodivergent therapist who specializes in serving LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folks, older adults, and people navigating aging, grief, and trauma. He integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Narrative Therapy, mindfulness, and play into his practice.
“I am a mixed race, lesbian/queer, cisgender, thin woman.”
Kayla Cardenas, MSW, LISW, is the owner of Glimmer Mental Health. She is a mixed-race, lesbian/queer, cisgender woman who specializes in working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, women's/LGBTQ+ issues, and PTSD, utilizing EMDR, Non-Violent Communication, and mindfulness.
depressionanxietylow self-esteemwomen's issuesLGBTQ+ issuesPTSDdomestic violencesexual violencechildhood traumaEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Non-Violent Communicationmindfulness
McKenzie ThomasLPCC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Columbus, OH Telehealth
In their words
“As a mixed-race therapist, I bring an understanding of cultural sensitivity and an appreciation for the unique experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds.”
Hello! My name is McKenzie Thomas and I am a licensed therapist with over six years of experience specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. I work with adults and adolescents, particularly those who are navigating the challenges of life transitions, identity, and mental health struggles. As a mixed-race therapist, I bring an understanding of cultural sensitivity and an appreciation for the unique experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I use a collaborative, person-centered approach in my work, which means I see you as the expert of your own life.
“I’m a biracial therapist, specialized in treating eating disorders and complex trauma.”
Natalia is a biracial therapist based in Cleveland, Ohio, who specializes in treating eating disorders, complex trauma, body image, and anxiety through online therapy.
Eating DisordersComplex TraumaBody ImageAnxietyCulturally Responsive TherapyBIPoC TherapyMultiracial TherapyBrainspottingAttachment-informedPsychodynamicSomatic trauma processingHealth at Every Size (HAES)Intuitive Eating