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I am a young woman in my 30's who has always enjoyed helping people, whether is be paying it forward, a small token of appreciatio...
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I am a young woman in my 30's who has always enjoyed helping people, whether is be paying it forward, a small token of appreciation, some advice, or just a hug.
Lisa Marie Cuffari, M.S., LPCC, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with more than 5 years of experience. She has a great rapport with everyone she sees and utilizes many different therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their goals. Lisa specializes in helping children, teens, and adults suffering from ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, bereavement, trauma, mood disorders, and much more.
Lisa obtained her Master's degree in Human Service from Post University and completed her Clinical Counseling degree at John Carroll University. Lisa's most utilized therapeutic modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, narrative therapy (NT), and family systems therapy (FST), to name a few.
As a person who has experienced life's curveballs herself, Lisa is confident she would be able to support you on your journey. If you are ready to start this path to self-improvement, schedule an appointment with her today.
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LGBTQIA+ counseling is a type of queer affirmative counseling dedicated to assisting individuals and couples in navigating the intricate intersections of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health, with a primary goal of fostering well-being, self-acceptance, and affirming a client’s life experiences as a queer individual. Although not all LGBTQ+ individuals seek specialized counseling, a substantial number discover vital support and empathy within these inclusive and affirming therapeutic settings.
Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Cincinnati, OH typically begins with an initial assessment to understand your specific needs. LGBTQ+ counselors aim to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment for anyone within the LGBTQ+ community by encouraging self-acceptance and offering an understanding of your identity and experiences. LGBTQ+ therapy addresses issues like coming out, discrimination, mental health challenges, and gender transition, and provides support for LGBTQ+ relationships.
LGBTQ+ counseling is incredibly important because it can help queer individuals accept their identity, learn self-love, and give them important tools for facing the challenges of being a queer person in today’s society, among many other benefits. LGBTQ+-affirming therapists can understand the unique perspective and experiences of queer individuals as they help them process past trauma, address family conflicts, treat issues with anxiety, and more.
Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Cincinnati, OH is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The number of sessions for LGBTQ+ counseling depends on the specific needs and goals of the individual. It could encompass a relatively limited series of sessions or extend into a longer counseling plan. The precise quantity and duration of sessions typically emerge through collaborative discussion with the counselor, taking into account the client’s progress and their therapeutic objectives.
Thankfully, there’s an option for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community who wants to reach out for support – mental health counseling. Our therapists, counselors, and psychiatrists can help LGBTQ+ clients face their issues. Having someone on your side who understands what you’re going through can make all of the difference.
Do you want to work with a mental health professional? If so, consider calling our office at Thriveworks Counseling in Cincinnati, OH. One of our team members will help you set up a session that works for you.
Counseling or therapy can help you work through your issues and improve your quality of life. If there’s anything that’s interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals, working with a mental health professional might be able to help. Our therapists and counselors understand the issues and topics associated with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or any gender identity.
Counselors and therapists can help you work through LGBTQ+ related issues or mental health issues. Some common topics discussed in LGBTQ+ counseling include:
Everyone deserves to feel heard, accepted, and safe. Counseling can help people in the LGBTQ+ community deal with their issues. Therapists and counselors can help you by creating a safe, comfortable space to discuss what’s going on in your life without fear of adversity or judgment. Our mental health professionals work with their clients to discuss gender identity, anxiety, depression, sexual orientation, or whatever is happening in your life.
There are many unique issues faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Your first session will involve your provider getting to know you and your problems. Then, they’ll use the information you provide to create a personalized treatment plan that will be implemented over the following weeks.
Do you want to work with a mental health professional who understands what you’re going through? Call our office today at Thriveworks Counseling in Cincinnati, OH, to get started with a counselor or therapist.
We want to make the therapeutic process as easy as possible for our clients. That’s why we offer evening and weekend sessions so you can get the care you’re looking for outside of regular business hours. You’ll speak to a real person when you call, and we accept most major health insurance plans. Our providers offer online appointments that allow you to get care without having to leave your home. In addition, all of our convenient scheduling options let you start quickly – often within a week of calling.
Working with an LGBTQ+ informed mental health professional could help you overcome the obstacles in your life and find a better state of mind. Call our office at Thriveworks Counseling in Cincinnati, OH, to set up your first appointment. We can’t wait to speak with you soon.
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