LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Rockingham County, NC
Eli Neal
Counselor, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
Reidsville, NC 27320 (Online Only)
While I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues and folks that are teenage through college age, I welcome all into my therapeutic space that want to improve their lives.
Hey there, thanks for giving my page a look! I'm Eli, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate affiliated with Irenic Therapy, PLLC. Mental health care is difficult to find for anyone, and once you find a therapist you might like, that's only the first step in this scary process right? I've worked with people from all walks of life, ages and genders; from families, to couples and individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+/identity issues, behavioral struggles, trauma, relationship struggles, and more. I also have experience within the military community and am familiar with military struggles.
While I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues and folks that are teenage through college age, I welcome all into my therapeutic space that want to improve their lives.
Hey there, thanks for giving my page a look! I'm Eli, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate affiliated with Irenic Therapy, PLLC. Mental health care is difficult to find for anyone, and once you find a therapist you might like, that's only the first step in this scary process right? I've worked with people from all walks of life, ages and genders; from families, to couples and individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+/identity issues, behavioral struggles, trauma, relationship struggles, and more. I also have experience within the military community and am familiar with military struggles.
Shanea Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Reidsville, NC 27320
I specialize and have extensive experience in providing affirming care within the LGBTQ+ community particularly surrounding self-acceptance.
Grab a cozy blanket, and we can chat about finding your way together. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina with Irenic Therapy, PLLC. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but I'm here to chat and see if I might be a good fit for you. I'm honored to be considered on your journey, and I'm here to offer my expertise. Like peeling back an onion, let's uncover your layers together! My therapy space welcomes vulnerability while fostering support. Sharing your life stories, experiences, and feelings in a safe, judgment-free space is central to my approach.
I specialize and have extensive experience in providing affirming care within the LGBTQ+ community particularly surrounding self-acceptance.
Grab a cozy blanket, and we can chat about finding your way together. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina with Irenic Therapy, PLLC. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but I'm here to chat and see if I might be a good fit for you. I'm honored to be considered on your journey, and I'm here to offer my expertise. Like peeling back an onion, let's uncover your layers together! My therapy space welcomes vulnerability while fostering support. Sharing your life stories, experiences, and feelings in a safe, judgment-free space is central to my approach.
Irenic Therapy, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reidsville, NC 27320
Waitlist for new clients
We are a practice that is providing therapy to Families, Couples, individuals. We worked with a variety of clients struggles; anxiety, depression, bi-polar, family issues, LGBTQ specifics- coming out to the family, non-monogamous relationships, and living your best life especially in a non acceptance environment. With further specialization in Trauma Therapy for anyone who is suffering from a traumatic event in their life. We work with clients struggling with intimacy concerns and sex therapy. We also offer Sexual Harm Risk Assessments for juveniles.
We are a practice that is providing therapy to Families, Couples, individuals. We worked with a variety of clients struggles; anxiety, depression, bi-polar, family issues, LGBTQ specifics- coming out to the family, non-monogamous relationships, and living your best life especially in a non acceptance environment. With further specialization in Trauma Therapy for anyone who is suffering from a traumatic event in their life. We work with clients struggling with intimacy concerns and sex therapy. We also offer Sexual Harm Risk Assessments for juveniles.
Kathy Kirstner, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MSEdS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Reidsville, NC 27320
LCHMC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Struggling with anxiety or depression? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed or feel your mood changing often? I have over 20 years experience helping people resolve their difficulties and make decisions to help them move forward. I have experience with mood disorders, trauma, abuse, Together we'll navigate the obstacles which hold you back from who you want to be. I provide a safe and secure environment for you to find your path to meet your goals. Take that first step to make a positive change in your life. I work with teenagers, adults & families. I am also LGBTQ affirming.
LCHMC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Struggling with anxiety or depression? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed or feel your mood changing often? I have over 20 years experience helping people resolve their difficulties and make decisions to help them move forward. I have experience with mood disorders, trauma, abuse, Together we'll navigate the obstacles which hold you back from who you want to be. I provide a safe and secure environment for you to find your path to meet your goals. Take that first step to make a positive change in your life. I work with teenagers, adults & families. I am also LGBTQ affirming.
Gail Eaves Price
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC, PhD, Student
Verified Verified
Eden, NC 27288
ANOTHER ANXIETY EPISODE? I am here for you; I will help you with your daily struggles of anxiety symptoms. I know that you are tired of living in a state of panic, but you don't know how to change things or how to make the FEAR go away. Staying home in your SAFE ZONE rather than going out in public is your way to avoid these controlling symptoms of feeling like you are having a heart attack, fear of dying, feeling like you can't breathe, palms are sweaty, fear of being negatively judged, fear that people think that you are stupid, are fearful that you are going to do something "stupid looking," or fear that you are going crazy.
ANOTHER ANXIETY EPISODE? I am here for you; I will help you with your daily struggles of anxiety symptoms. I know that you are tired of living in a state of panic, but you don't know how to change things or how to make the FEAR go away. Staying home in your SAFE ZONE rather than going out in public is your way to avoid these controlling symptoms of feeling like you are having a heart attack, fear of dying, feeling like you can't breathe, palms are sweaty, fear of being negatively judged, fear that people think that you are stupid, are fearful that you are going to do something "stupid looking," or fear that you are going crazy.
Sheryl Norris Ketner
MEd, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reidsville, NC 27320
Not accepting new clients
Fisher Park Counseling is a private counseling practice located near downtown Greensboro. I offer a warm, safe, and inviting atmosphere where you can share your concerns and we can work towards positive changes. I welcome all ethnicities, sexual identities and and spiritual orientations. I am qualified to work with individuals and couples experiencing a number of concerns including mood disorders, sexual abuse, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, relationship and family concerns and social issues to name a few.
Fisher Park Counseling is a private counseling practice located near downtown Greensboro. I offer a warm, safe, and inviting atmosphere where you can share your concerns and we can work towards positive changes. I welcome all ethnicities, sexual identities and and spiritual orientations. I am qualified to work with individuals and couples experiencing a number of concerns including mood disorders, sexual abuse, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, relationship and family concerns and social issues to name a few.
Online Therapists
Kristen Anne Verrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA LIT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707 (Online Only)
I am Clinical Social Worker specializing in care for LGBTQ+ adults, couples, and adolescents. I have experience in both the inpatient and outpatient settings treating depression, anxiety, symptoms related to trauma, self-harm behaviors, disordered eating behaviors, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADD, ADHD, and personality disorders. I have also worked extensively with the transgender and gender non-conforming community and is informed in working with gender identity exploration and struggles related to body dysphoria.
I am Clinical Social Worker specializing in care for LGBTQ+ adults, couples, and adolescents. I have experience in both the inpatient and outpatient settings treating depression, anxiety, symptoms related to trauma, self-harm behaviors, disordered eating behaviors, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADD, ADHD, and personality disorders. I have also worked extensively with the transgender and gender non-conforming community and is informed in working with gender identity exploration and struggles related to body dysphoria.
Luke Hirst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707 (Online Only)
I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks and people in nontraditional relationship structures.
Maybe you want a space to process changes that are happening or you are struggling to figure out the next right steps to create the life you want. You want to live your life confidently, as the fullest version of yourself, but you are feeling alone or ashamed or overwhelmed. Or maybe you want to feel more connected to your partner, but you keep leaving interactions with them feeling like they just aren’t getting where you’re coming from. It's so easy to feel like you're stuck in the same patterns.
I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks and people in nontraditional relationship structures.
Maybe you want a space to process changes that are happening or you are struggling to figure out the next right steps to create the life you want. You want to live your life confidently, as the fullest version of yourself, but you are feeling alone or ashamed or overwhelmed. Or maybe you want to feel more connected to your partner, but you keep leaving interactions with them feeling like they just aren’t getting where you’re coming from. It's so easy to feel like you're stuck in the same patterns.
Angela Rogers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
I am a member of the LGBTQ community.
Therapy is not always easy, but I will walk with you on your journey of self discovery as you work to achieve a better life. Together, we will strive to attain self confidence, self love and acceptance. You will no longer need to live a pain filled life. I will help you to work through grief, anger, shame, guilt or insecurity.
I am a member of the LGBTQ community.
Therapy is not always easy, but I will walk with you on your journey of self discovery as you work to achieve a better life. Together, we will strive to attain self confidence, self love and acceptance. You will no longer need to live a pain filled life. I will help you to work through grief, anger, shame, guilt or insecurity.
Renee Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (Online Only)
You may be educated, even outwardly successful, but struggle to feel good about yourself, have difficulties with close relationships or just want more out of life. I believe it's human to struggle and that we all can benefit from self exploration. You stand to gain, and so does your partner, children, friends, even co-workers when you're bringing more of your best self to the game. My style is active and I bring humor and compassion to help you develop solutions as well as grow from your struggles. A seasoned therapist, my approach is flexible and practical, tailored to meet your needs. I'm LGBTQIA sensitive and welcoming.
You may be educated, even outwardly successful, but struggle to feel good about yourself, have difficulties with close relationships or just want more out of life. I believe it's human to struggle and that we all can benefit from self exploration. You stand to gain, and so does your partner, children, friends, even co-workers when you're bringing more of your best self to the game. My style is active and I bring humor and compassion to help you develop solutions as well as grow from your struggles. A seasoned therapist, my approach is flexible and practical, tailored to meet your needs. I'm LGBTQIA sensitive and welcoming.
Daija Prather
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Her approach is empathetic and supportive, aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, including issues related to identity, acceptance, and the complexities of navigating personal and societal relationships.
She is skilled in working with a diverse range of clients, including teens, adults, and couples, helping them navigate various psychological challenges. Her expertise extends to addressing issues such as imposter syndrome, assertiveness, and identity concerns, along with deeper emotional struggles related to guilt, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and adjustment disorders. My client is ready to see change in their life and be encouraged and empowered to enjoy life on their terms.
Her approach is empathetic and supportive, aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, including issues related to identity, acceptance, and the complexities of navigating personal and societal relationships.
She is skilled in working with a diverse range of clients, including teens, adults, and couples, helping them navigate various psychological challenges. Her expertise extends to addressing issues such as imposter syndrome, assertiveness, and identity concerns, along with deeper emotional struggles related to guilt, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and adjustment disorders. My client is ready to see change in their life and be encouraged and empowered to enjoy life on their terms.
Brian Hollingsworth
Counselor, MS, MDiv, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
Populations and areas of focus include LGBTQ+ individuals, healthcare workers, and emerging adults (18+).
If you are at a crossroads between who you've been (or been told to be), and who you long to become, I am here for you. My clients come to me because the old narratives they've been living by no longer fit, and it's time to write a new chapter marked by honesty, authenticity, and abundance. Together we explore concerns related to sexual and gender identity, religious or spiritual concerns, life transitions, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, and more. My approach is laid back and collaborative, and designed to give you space to be heard, understood, and affirmed as we explore your unique needs and goals.
Populations and areas of focus include LGBTQ+ individuals, healthcare workers, and emerging adults (18+).
If you are at a crossroads between who you've been (or been told to be), and who you long to become, I am here for you. My clients come to me because the old narratives they've been living by no longer fit, and it's time to write a new chapter marked by honesty, authenticity, and abundance. Together we explore concerns related to sexual and gender identity, religious or spiritual concerns, life transitions, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, and more. My approach is laid back and collaborative, and designed to give you space to be heard, understood, and affirmed as we explore your unique needs and goals.
Brianna Hicks
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27603
For the last ten years I have been helping clients from a variety of backgrounds to move in the direction of making a meaningful, fulfilling life. I have extensive experience working with folks struggling with disordered eating and body image distress, obsessive compulsive tendencies, anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges related to gender and sexuality. As a person who identifies as queer herself, I am strongly committed to providing a safe, non-judgemental, and affirming space for all folks in the LGTBQ community and provide letters for folks looking to receiving gender affirming medical care.
For the last ten years I have been helping clients from a variety of backgrounds to move in the direction of making a meaningful, fulfilling life. I have extensive experience working with folks struggling with disordered eating and body image distress, obsessive compulsive tendencies, anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges related to gender and sexuality. As a person who identifies as queer herself, I am strongly committed to providing a safe, non-judgemental, and affirming space for all folks in the LGTBQ community and provide letters for folks looking to receiving gender affirming medical care.
Joey Honeycutt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27408 (Online Only)
Also, as a non-binary, queer person, I have particular interest in working with clients around the various intersections of LGBTQIA+ identity, spirituality, and religious trauma.
For so many of us, the past several years of pandemic and political unrest have taken a serious toll on our well-being, our mental health, our sense of belonging, and even our faith in humanity itself. In order for us to figure out how to navigate the tension between the world’s brokenness and its wholeness, I believe we first have to learn to navigate that tension within ourselves. As a therapist, I’m privileged to get to journey alongside people who are engaging in that work and to help my clients develop and access whatever tools and strategies will be most effective for them in their unique circumstances.
Also, as a non-binary, queer person, I have particular interest in working with clients around the various intersections of LGBTQIA+ identity, spirituality, and religious trauma.
For so many of us, the past several years of pandemic and political unrest have taken a serious toll on our well-being, our mental health, our sense of belonging, and even our faith in humanity itself. In order for us to figure out how to navigate the tension between the world’s brokenness and its wholeness, I believe we first have to learn to navigate that tension within ourselves. As a therapist, I’m privileged to get to journey alongside people who are engaging in that work and to help my clients develop and access whatever tools and strategies will be most effective for them in their unique circumstances.
Phillip Bass
Counselor, MDiv, ThM, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
My areas of specialty include LGBTQIA+ issues, trauma, and relationships. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, poly families, and ENM relationships. I also provide clinical supervision to LCMHCA's. With over 10 years of experience, I've come to enjoy helping clients find their voice, recognize their needs, and discover the benefits of self-care and boundaries. My work is heavily focused in Attachment Theory, but I also include aspects of Queer Theory, EMDR, CBT, and others as appropriate.
My areas of specialty include LGBTQIA+ issues, trauma, and relationships. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, poly families, and ENM relationships. I also provide clinical supervision to LCMHCA's. With over 10 years of experience, I've come to enjoy helping clients find their voice, recognize their needs, and discover the benefits of self-care and boundaries. My work is heavily focused in Attachment Theory, but I also include aspects of Queer Theory, EMDR, CBT, and others as appropriate.
Mel Johnson-Norwood
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27614 (Online Only)
I work with adults of all ages, especially Black and brown men, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and college students. As a personal witness to the lack of competent mental health care, especially for queer Black men, I work towards closing that gap. My work with clients encompasses career transitions, relocation, relationship issues, life transitions, living with physical disabilities, suicidal ideations, and depression.
I work with adults of all ages, especially Black and brown men, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and college students. As a personal witness to the lack of competent mental health care, especially for queer Black men, I work towards closing that gap. My work with clients encompasses career transitions, relocation, relationship issues, life transitions, living with physical disabilities, suicidal ideations, and depression.
Kimberly J Lackey
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Ronda, NC 28670 (Online Only)
I work with clients on issues surrounding anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA+, gender identity and expression, family dynamics, relationship issues, self-discovery, and career exploration. I approach the therapeutic relationship creating a non-judgmental space where you can share and learn more about yourself and your motivations. I will help you look at your assumptions, patterns, behaviors that work for you or aren’t working for you to achieve your goals in therapy. Mindfulness and present moment awareness is incorporated into moving forward as we work together.
I work with clients on issues surrounding anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA+, gender identity and expression, family dynamics, relationship issues, self-discovery, and career exploration. I approach the therapeutic relationship creating a non-judgmental space where you can share and learn more about yourself and your motivations. I will help you look at your assumptions, patterns, behaviors that work for you or aren’t working for you to achieve your goals in therapy. Mindfulness and present moment awareness is incorporated into moving forward as we work together.
Cameron Garrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707 (Online Only)
Welcome to my page and beginning your personal journey! I understand how tough life can get, and I'm so glad you're here. I imagine you may be dealing with feelings of overwhelming anxiety, stress within your personal relationships, LGBTQ+ concerns, over indulgence in alcohol, feeling "stuck" or unsatisfied, or possibly wanting to work through childhood or more acute trauma. In therapy, you can begin to heal from your past, or learn ways to better manage/decrease any negative feelings holding you back from really living the life you want.
Welcome to my page and beginning your personal journey! I understand how tough life can get, and I'm so glad you're here. I imagine you may be dealing with feelings of overwhelming anxiety, stress within your personal relationships, LGBTQ+ concerns, over indulgence in alcohol, feeling "stuck" or unsatisfied, or possibly wanting to work through childhood or more acute trauma. In therapy, you can begin to heal from your past, or learn ways to better manage/decrease any negative feelings holding you back from really living the life you want.
Ethan Mark Lechner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510
LGBTQIA folks are welcome! I am a level-1 graduate in Hakomi (a mindfulness-based somatic therapy) and intensively trained in DBT.
I help clients identify a source of wisdom and wellness within themselves. I share warmth, honest human connection, and my own experiential understanding of the mind from two decades of meditation practice. Anyone who is looking for a path out of suffering is welcome.
LGBTQIA folks are welcome! I am a level-1 graduate in Hakomi (a mindfulness-based somatic therapy) and intensively trained in DBT.
I help clients identify a source of wisdom and wellness within themselves. I share warmth, honest human connection, and my own experiential understanding of the mind from two decades of meditation practice. Anyone who is looking for a path out of suffering is welcome.
Dylan Hines
MEd, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27701
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm so glad you're here. My name is Dylan Hines, a mental health counselor at Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness. I am deeply passionate about supporting members of the queer (LGBTQ+) community through mental health care and community education. I also enjoy working alongside adolescents and adults of all ages as they explore identities and values; manage anxiety, depression, and daily stressors; process trauma; navigate life transitions; and work towards their goal of creating a more fulfilling life.
Hi, I'm so glad you're here. My name is Dylan Hines, a mental health counselor at Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness. I am deeply passionate about supporting members of the queer (LGBTQ+) community through mental health care and community education. I also enjoy working alongside adolescents and adults of all ages as they explore identities and values; manage anxiety, depression, and daily stressors; process trauma; navigate life transitions; and work towards their goal of creating a more fulfilling life.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.