Affirming therapy starts from the belief that LGBTQ+ identities and relationships are valid, valuable, and worth celebrating.

At Resonance Columbus, that means:

You won’t have to educate your therapist about your identity, pronouns, or relationships.

Your experiences are met with curiosity and expertise — not judgment or assumptions. We affirm all of who you are: your gender, sexuality, chosen family, and lived experience. We’re part of the LGBTQ+ community — both Gina and Jonah bring lived understanding and deep clinical training in affirming care.

In practice, this looks like:

Using your correct name and pronouns from day one. Understanding the nuances of coming out, chosen family, and LGBTQ+ relationship structures. Celebrating your identity as a strength, not a problem to solve. Providing assessment letters for gender-affirming care (HRT, surgeries) Supporting you through both joy and struggle with empathy and skill.

We specialize in therapy for:

LGBTQ+ individuals exploring identity, belonging, or transitions - ages 12+.

Families & loved ones of LGBTQ+ people navigating communication and acceptance.

Pregnant & postpartum clients (especially LGBTQ+ parents) adjusting to parenthood.

Military & veterans (including LGBTQ+ service members) working through trauma, ambivalence, or transition.

Poly and Kinky people.

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Absolutely. You’re welcome to request either Gina or Jonah Minot based on their areas of focus and approach.

Gina Minot, LISW-S specializes in:

Perinatal and postpartum care, LGBTQ+ individuals and their relationships, Parenting and identity transitions.

Jonah Minot, LISW-S specializes in:

Transgender and nonbinary care (including HRT/surgery letters), LGBTQ+ Individuals and their relationships, Military and Veteran support, managing stress and life transitions.

During your free 15-minute consultation, we can help you decide who might be the best fit - or you can request a specific therapist when booking.

Meet Gina and Jonah

We currently focus on individual therapy but work deeply with relationship and family dynamics in our sessions.

If you’re interested in couples or family therapy, let us know during your consultation — we’ll discuss whether that service is available or add you to our interest list for future offerings.

That’s completely normal — and honestly, it’s a sign you’re thinking carefully about what you need.

Here’s what we believe:

You don’t have to be “broken” to benefit from therapy. Ambivalence is welcome here — you don’t have to want therapy for it to help. Therapy can be practical, not just emotional — sometimes it’s about tools, not just feelings.

Our free 15-minute consultation is designed for this exact situation: no pressure, just a conversation about whether therapy might be useful right now.

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Our self-pay rate is $125 per 50-minute session.

We also offer Session Savings Plans that help you save 5–15% when you prepay for 4, 8, or 12 sessions.

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Yes - we accept most major insurance plans.

Insurance FAQs:

• Do you take my plan? We accept most major insurers.

• What will I owe? Depends on your deductible, copay and benefits. Once your insurance is verified we should be able to confirm before your first session.

• How does billing work? We use a third-party insurance biller called Headway. Claims and co-pays are processed through them. You’ll get an invoice for any copay or co-insurance.

• Can I use my HSA or FSA? Yes.

• What if I have an out-of-network plan? For out-of-network plans we will bill you directly for the full amount and can provide you a superbill you can use for reimbursement. Check to see if your insurance reimburses in these situations.

We accept most major plans including:

Aetna

Cigna

Carelon Behavioral Health

Anthem EAP

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio

Quest Behavioral Health

The Health Plan

OhioHealthy

Medical Mutual

United Healthcare (Optum)

Oxford (Optum)

Oscar (Optum)

Not sure if we accept your plan? Call 614-983-3958 and we’ll help you verify.

Yes. We reserve approximately 20% of our caseload for sliding-scale clients.

Rates are determined collaboratively, based on your financial circumstances and sustainability for our practice.

Priority is given to:

LGBTQ+ individuals and families

BIPOC clients

Clients facing systemic barriers to mental health care

If cost is a concern, please mention it during your free consultation. We’ll work with you to find a rate that makes therapy possible.

Yes. We provide virtual sessions statewide across Ohio using a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.

All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.

Virtual therapy is a great option for clients outside Columbus or those who prefer flexibility for scheduling, childcare, or accessibility reasons.

Yes. We offer in-person sessions at our Columbus office.

You’ll receive detailed directions and parking info when you schedule your first appointment.

We also serve clients across Ohio via telehealth for those who prefer virtual care.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer - therapy is as unique as you are.

Short term: 4-8 sessions for specific challenges (coming out, stress, life transitions).

Medium term: Several months for identity work, family dynamics, symptom reduction.

Long term: Ongoing support for deep growth and sustained change.

We’ll check in regularly about your goals and progress. Consistency matters more than duration - regular sessions (weekly or biweekly) lead to the most meaningful results.

Your first session is about connection, not a checklist.

Before your session:

You’ll complete a brief intake form through our secure client portal. We’ll send you a welcome email with what to expect and how to prepare.

During your session (50–55 minutes):

We’ll talk about what brought you here and what kind of support you’re looking for. You can share as much or as little as feels right — there’s no pressure. We’ll discuss your goals for therapy and what would make sessions feel helpful. You can ask any questions about the process or approach.

After your session:

We’ll schedule your next appointment if it feels like a good fit. You’ll have access to secure messaging for follow-up questions between sessions.

You set the pace — we’ll build from there together.

Please give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule.

Late cancellations (less than 24 hours) or no shows may be billed at the full session rate.

We understand that life happens - communication is always welcome.

Yes. We provide assessment letters for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender and nonbinary clients.

Letters are completed collaboratively and align with WPATH standards of care.

We provide scheduled therapy sessions only and do not offer crisis intervention.

If you are in crisis, please reach out to:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - call or text 988.

Trans Lifeline - 877-565-8860 (peer support by and for transgender people)

Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Yes - both Gina and Jonah Minot are currently accepting new clients for in-person and virtual therapy.

Most new clients can start with 1-2 weeks.

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If your question isn’t listed here, we’re glad to help directly.

Reach out anytime at 614-983-3958 or send us a message through our Contact Page.