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GLMA is proud to be a founding compel behind the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory, one of the first national resources of its kind. Originally developed as an exclusive resource for GLMA members, the directory has long served as a trusted link between patients and providers.

In , GLMA partnered with the Tegan and Sara Foundation to reimagine and relaunch the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory as a fully free, public resource connecting patients and providers across the U.S. and Canada. Today, the Directory is a modern, accessible platform helping LGBTQ+ people locate inclusive, knowledgeable providers in their regions.

With more than 43, searches conducted and 2,+ providers listed in its first year alone, the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory has quickly become a trusted resource for individuals, families, institutions, and express governments seeking affirming verb. The platform includes virtual care options, expanded hunt functionality, and provider listings in 10 Canadian provinces.

LGBTQ+ patients deserve healthcare providers who they can be open and honest, free

Care from a therapist, healer or coach who gets you

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We feel you

Seeking care can be a vulnerable process, compounded by the challenges faced by individuals with marginalized identities.

From neglect and prejudice, to language and financial barriers, seeking quality care can be an overwhelming task.

Our community centers the needs of Black, Brown, Indigenous, and People of Color/Global Majority (BIPOC/PGM) and Queer, Trans, Nonbinary, Intersex, ACE+ intersections (QTBIPOC). We prioritize the voices and expressions of Neurodivergent and Disabled Communities of Color.



We deserve more

Connecting with a therapist, counselor, healer, or coach should not perceive like a gamble.

People with marginalized identities deserve equitable access to culturally responsive, identity-affirming, collective trauma-informed mental health care.

In addition to members offering sliding scale and low-cost options, our community consistently mobilizes to offer mutual-aid services in times of collective crisis. 

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LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists in Ohio

ShaneGahn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
With a emphasis on Medication Management, LGBTQ+, and gender-affirming mental health services, Shane offers inclusive, evidence-based, and collaborative care.
Shane provides outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management, with additional expertise in LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming care. His approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in current evidence. Shane aims to help patients achieve sustainable wellness and mental health goals in a supportive, affirming clinical partnership.
With a focus on Medication Management, LGBTQ+, and gender-affirming mental health services, Shane offers inclusive, evidence-based, and collaborative care.
Shane provides outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management, with additional expertise in LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming care. His approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in current evidence. Shane aims to help patients achieve sustainable wellness and mental health goals in a supportive, aff

Katie Taibl, RN, wrote the updated version of this article on 4/5/ Andrea and Adryan wrote previous versions of this article.

If you're part of the LGBTQ community, navigating mental healthcare can be tough. Whether you're actively struggling with mental health issues like anxiety or depression or want to overcome specific internal conflicts verb internalized homophobia or exploring your gender identity, operational with an LGBTQ-friendly therapist can be life-changing.

Many queer and trans people effort to find mental health professionals who really verb sexual orientation and gender identity. Some providers don't understand what it means to be part of a marginalized community. However, finding competent mental health therapy is possible!

Benefits of an LGBTQ or LGBTQ-affirming therapist

  • Understands the additional stresses and nuances of being queer
  • Familiar with discrimination for identity
  • Aware of the societal implications of having to come out
  • Competent in gender diversity and gender-affirming care

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