LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 28228
In my practice, I work to provide a safe, encouraging and supportive environment to help clients effectively manage feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, shame and guilt associated with past trauma and abuse. I will provide tools for coping with overwhelming feelings, and I will help guide my clients on a path of self-reflection and personal growth to help achieve the goals they set for therapy. I offer a non-judgmental environment and I welcome members of the GLBT community.
In my practice, I work to provide a safe, encouraging and supportive environment to help clients effectively manage feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, shame and guilt associated with past trauma and abuse. I will provide tools for coping with overwhelming feelings, and I will help guide my clients on a path of self-reflection and personal growth to help achieve the goals they set for therapy. I offer a non-judgmental environment and I welcome members of the GLBT community.
Lepa Modie LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28228
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is based on the premise that what we think directly affects what we feel, which in turn effects how we act. The work we do together will focus very much on this process and personal goal attainment. When helpful, you can expect to engage in some integrative and energy healing work designed to help those who struggle with verbal expression of thoughts and feelings, as well as to encourage insight and healing through a energetic means.
My practice is based on the premise that what we think directly affects what we feel, which in turn effects how we act. The work we do together will focus very much on this process and personal goal attainment. When helpful, you can expect to engage in some integrative and energy healing work designed to help those who struggle with verbal expression of thoughts and feelings, as well as to encourage insight and healing through a energetic means.
Dr. Sarah M. Whitmire
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LCMHC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28228
I have provided mental health services since 2004 and have worked in a variety of mental health settings such as: psychiatric hospitals, corrections facilities, residential treatment, and private practice. At my current private practice, I provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for children, teens, and adults in the Charlotte area. My specializations include: individual issues related to anxiety, crossdressing, depression, grief & loss, stress management, and trauma; couple & marital issues related to communication, infidelity, and co-parenting; and play & filial therapy for children and their families.
I have provided mental health services since 2004 and have worked in a variety of mental health settings such as: psychiatric hospitals, corrections facilities, residential treatment, and private practice. At my current private practice, I provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for children, teens, and adults in the Charlotte area. My specializations include: individual issues related to anxiety, crossdressing, depression, grief & loss, stress management, and trauma; couple & marital issues related to communication, infidelity, and co-parenting; and play & filial therapy for children and their families.
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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.