
Zac Branstool, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
Queer, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a lifetime of lived experience
As a queer Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I’m deeply committed to providing affirming, identity-conscious therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community. I know firsthand how powerful it can be to sit across from someone who truly gets it—someone who understands that gender, sexuality, culture, and lived experience don’t just influence our mental health, they’re woven into every part of our story.
I believe that nothing in life happens in isolation. Every experience—whether it’s joy or grief, rejection or celebration, trauma or transition—shapes who you are and how you move through the world. In our work together, we won’t just look at symptoms or surface-level struggles. We’ll hold space for the full picture: your identity, your relationships, your past, your hopes, and the systems that have impacted you. Therapy with me is about reclaiming your story and learning how to move forward with clarity, self-trust, and compassion.
Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity exploration, or the fatigue of constantly code-switching or masking in spaces that don’t fully see you—I’m here to walk beside you. I specialize in working with queer and trans adults who are trying to make sense of who they are while holding space for the many layers of what they’ve been through. That might look like:
unpacking religious or family-based shame
learning how to communicate and set boundaries in a partnership
processing the grief of being misunderstood or rejected
untangling internalized homophobia or transphobia
figuring out what you want when you’ve spent your life focused on what others expect
I bring warmth, curiosity, and a down-to-earth presence to each session. My style is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing—but always adapted to your needs, your pace, and your story.
You don’t need to have it all figured out before starting therapy. You just need a place to begin—and someone who will hold space for all of who you are.
If you're ready to take that step, I invite you to book with me through my website. I’d be honored to support you on this journey toward healing, empowerment, and radical self-understanding.
License
License(s)
Education
West Virginia University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$90 - $100Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Paypal
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Gambling
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English
Website and social media