Counseling Services

Kevin Byrd
122 E. State St.
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 592-5689
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: Yes
Comments: "Counseling for stress and adjustment related to sexual orientation."
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 3-Average Knowledge
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
Additional information on activities to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: "Possibly a support group if demand was sufficient."

Donna Mabry
122 E. State St.
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 594-8898
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: Yes
Comments: "Have provided counseling for gay, lesbian and transgender individuals over the years."
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 4-Good Knowledge
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
Comments: "SafeZone sign posted in waiting room; provide PFLAG literature in waiting room.(I spend my vacations in Rehoboth beach, a gay friendly resort town)."
Additional information on activities to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: "Refer for community (support) groups in both Athens and Columbus."

Alan O'Leary
122 E. State St.
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-7166
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: Somewhat
Comments: "At one time ran a support group for HIV-positive people, in coordination with AIDS task force-not for a few years, though."
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 4-Good Knowledge
Comments: "Discrimination generally, particularly maybe for school-age teens-from peers and school authorities; our area is not the most diverse-some fear of isolation on this account."
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
Comments: "PostLGBT-friendly logos-most in office have had counseling experiences with LGBT clients; 2 were once active in ACLU and in liaison work LGBT area committee."

Jane Woodrow
122 E. State St.
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 592-4810
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: Safe environments, relationship issues, anxiety, and all other mental health issues.
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 4-Good Knowledge
Comments: "In addition to all the typical problems common to all people (depression,anxiety, etc.) LGBT people have to deal with coming out, selfacceptance, being marginalized, family concerns, being shut out ofdecision making when partners are ill and dying, lack of benefits,etc., etc."
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
Comments: "I have enjoyed working with my LGBT clients and follow the American Psychological Association guidelines for such work."