Cincinnati Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, and LGBTQ-Affirming Care

Hello y’all and welcome!

I'm excited to support you as you take meaningful steps toward healing, growth, and self-discovery. As a therapist intern, I bring experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across a range of behavioral, developmental, and mental health concerns. My background also includes supporting individuals living with HIV/AIDS, as well as helping marginalized communities overcome barriers to housing, healthcare,
and substance use.

Rooted in both my professional and personal journey, I strive to offer a safe, affirming space where clients can feel seen, heard, and respected. I approach therapy through a mindfulness-based, cognitive behavioral lens, creating an environment of compassion and openness as we work together to navigate life’s challenges—whether cultural,
identity-based, or situational. My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths and move toward a more centered, empowered version of yourself.

I’m originally from rural Kentucky and have since lived in Los Angeles, Lexington and Louisville. I earned my BS in Psychology in 2023 from the University of Louisville and will complete my Master of Social Work at Northern Kentucky University in December of 2025, with a micro-credential in trauma-informed care. Outside of the therapy room, you’ll often find me outdoors—running or cycling—or in the kitchen trying out new recipes and baking bread from scratch.

I'm looking forward to walking alongside you in this part of your journey.

​

Specialties:​

​

• ADHD

• Adjustment disorders

• Anger management

• Anxiety

• College adjustment

• Chronic health and illness related stress - specific interest in autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular conditions, respiratory conditions, and HIV/AIDS

• Cultural issues

• Depression

• LGBTQAI+ issues

• Mood disorders

• Neurodivergence

• Stress management

• Trauma/PTSD

​

Modalities used:

• ACT techniques

• DBT informed 

• CBT for chronic pain 

• Person-centered therapy techniques

• Motivational Interviewing informed

• Mindfulness Based CBT techniques

​

Social Work Trainee, license number S.2504444-TRNE: (verify)

Wesley is under the supervision of Abbey Smith MSW, LSW (Ohio License S.2207708) and you can reach Abbey by emailing abbey@inclusivecounseling.net.

​Insurances Accepted:

• Private Pay Rate of $55/session​ (See all private pay rates here.)

• Aetna 

• Allied Benefits 

• Ambetter

• ​AmeriHealth Caritas

• Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield (NOT Bon Secour Mercy Plan, State of Ohio employees, or Blue HPN) 

• Anthem Federal 

• Buckeye

• Caresource (both Medicaid and Marketplace) 

• Custom Design Benefits 

• Humana Healthy Horizons Medicaid 

• Gravie (most plans)

• MedBen (most plans)

• Meritan 

• Ohio Rise 

• Sana Benefits 

• Standard Ohio Medicaid 

• UHC Community Plan