LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Oakfield, TN
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Crysta Nilsson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jackson, TN 38308 (Online Only)
My goal is to provide compassionate and non-judgmental therapy and I enjoy working with college students, young professionals, transgender and non gender conforming clients, along with the queer, kink and poly communities.
Believe in your dreams. If you don't, who will?- Jon Bon Jovi Does it feel like life is stressing you out? Does it feel like there is this tension, but you don't know what it is? Is everyone around you telling you to relax and unwind? If only it were that easy to relax. It takes effort to drop all those things that bother you daily. You know, those tiresome things that you carry every day that cause anxiety, stress, and trauma
My goal is to provide compassionate and non-judgmental therapy and I enjoy working with college students, young professionals, transgender and non gender conforming clients, along with the queer, kink and poly communities.
Believe in your dreams. If you don't, who will?- Jon Bon Jovi Does it feel like life is stressing you out? Does it feel like there is this tension, but you don't know what it is? Is everyone around you telling you to relax and unwind? If only it were that easy to relax. It takes effort to drop all those things that bother you daily. You know, those tiresome things that you carry every day that cause anxiety, stress, and trauma
Owens Family Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Jackson, TN 38305 (Online Only)
I'm committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive practice which serves as a safe harbor for the LGBTQ community and those who are non-binary or genderqueer as well.
My goal is to assist you in therapy to help discover your true self, and lead you to a life worth celebrating. While no one can change difficult situations or experiences of the past, you and I can work together to better understand and resolve the challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapeutic approaches and techniques, I will help you change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I'm committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive practice which serves as a safe harbor for the LGBTQ community and those who are non-binary or genderqueer as well.
My goal is to assist you in therapy to help discover your true self, and lead you to a life worth celebrating. While no one can change difficult situations or experiences of the past, you and I can work together to better understand and resolve the challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapeutic approaches and techniques, I will help you change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Courtney D Collier
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADAC 2, CADC I, MBA, CPRS
Verified Verified
Jackson, TN 38305
I look forward to helping underserved youth/adolescent, adult, and LQBTQIA+ populations with an emphasis on Substance Use Disorders (SUD). I utilize a prescriptive and relational-cultural approach to treatment. I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor II (LADAC 2), and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, (CADC I); in addition, I am on track to become a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP), and a National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (NCAC II).
I look forward to helping underserved youth/adolescent, adult, and LQBTQIA+ populations with an emphasis on Substance Use Disorders (SUD). I utilize a prescriptive and relational-cultural approach to treatment. I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor II (LADAC 2), and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, (CADC I); in addition, I am on track to become a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP), and a National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (NCAC II).
Carolyn Smith Goings
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Jackson, TN 38301 (Online Only)
I have been a pastoral counselor since 1993 and in private practice since 2016. I use a person-centered, spiritually-integrated approach with clients. I am a board-certified chaplain with many years of experience supporting individuals and families dealing with medical crises or losses. I also have extensive experience with clients raising special needs children as well as with the challenges related to adoption. Another area of my experience includes working with clients whose loved ones are dealing with substance abuse and other addictions. My practice also consists of supporting individuals and families impacted by incarceration.
I have been a pastoral counselor since 1993 and in private practice since 2016. I use a person-centered, spiritually-integrated approach with clients. I am a board-certified chaplain with many years of experience supporting individuals and families dealing with medical crises or losses. I also have extensive experience with clients raising special needs children as well as with the challenges related to adoption. Another area of my experience includes working with clients whose loved ones are dealing with substance abuse and other addictions. My practice also consists of supporting individuals and families impacted by incarceration.
Heather Brooke, LPC, llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Jackson, TN 38305
I work with individuals, couples, families and groups, specializing in anxiety, trauma, codependency, self-esteem, narcissistic abuse recovery, couples counseling, premarital counseling, Christian counseling and family issues. I am an award-winning author of the book, "Where's My Hair? A Trichotillomania Story for Children" and founder of My Pain His Purpose Ministries. If you are located in CO, TN or GA and have found yourself in unhealthy relationships, experience high levels of anxiety, have experienced recent or past trauma, struggle with self-esteem or self-worth, relationship issues or need premarital counseling, I can help.
I work with individuals, couples, families and groups, specializing in anxiety, trauma, codependency, self-esteem, narcissistic abuse recovery, couples counseling, premarital counseling, Christian counseling and family issues. I am an award-winning author of the book, "Where's My Hair? A Trichotillomania Story for Children" and founder of My Pain His Purpose Ministries. If you are located in CO, TN or GA and have found yourself in unhealthy relationships, experience high levels of anxiety, have experienced recent or past trauma, struggle with self-esteem or self-worth, relationship issues or need premarital counseling, I can help.
Dewaine Rice
Counselor, EdD, LPC, MHSP, NBCCH, (fellow
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, TN 38301
As an experienced clinician and university professor, I bridge theory to practice in a pragmatic way. Interventions are customized to you and your individual needs. I provide clinical mental health counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Hypnotherapy is utilized effectively to address chronic pain management. I have extensive success treating persons with PTSD, phobias, panic attacks, and unwanted habits with both hypnotherapy and individual counseling. My unique background as a university professor, clinical mental health counselor, and national board certified clinical hypnotherapist (fellow) allows me to provide an eclectic approach to effective individualized interventions.
As an experienced clinician and university professor, I bridge theory to practice in a pragmatic way. Interventions are customized to you and your individual needs. I provide clinical mental health counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Hypnotherapy is utilized effectively to address chronic pain management. I have extensive success treating persons with PTSD, phobias, panic attacks, and unwanted habits with both hypnotherapy and individual counseling. My unique background as a university professor, clinical mental health counselor, and national board certified clinical hypnotherapist (fellow) allows me to provide an eclectic approach to effective individualized interventions.
The Positive Living Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-EMDR, CCTP, C-SOTP, CFTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, TN 38301
"I provide a safe, warm, nonjudgmental environment that embraces change. I provide an empathic and supportive approach which integrates psychodynamic and psychoanalytic techniques in order to help clients not only reduce symptoms, but to also explore and understand the unmet needs that have driven the behavior. I help clients build upon their strengths to help empower them. Clients need to understand that they are not having a breakdown, but a break through. The symptoms your are experiencing are normal based on a abnormal experiences. Through assessments and sessions I create a specialized treatment plan.
"I provide a safe, warm, nonjudgmental environment that embraces change. I provide an empathic and supportive approach which integrates psychodynamic and psychoanalytic techniques in order to help clients not only reduce symptoms, but to also explore and understand the unmet needs that have driven the behavior. I help clients build upon their strengths to help empower them. Clients need to understand that they are not having a breakdown, but a break through. The symptoms your are experiencing are normal based on a abnormal experiences. Through assessments and sessions I create a specialized treatment plan.
Julia L Mobiglia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Jackson, TN 38305
It takes a lot of courage to take the first step in asking for help. I am committed to helping my clients address their needs and I like to meet them where they are. It is important to get to know my clients in order to help them work toward a healthier and more productive lifestyle. I am a licensed practical counselor and mental health specialist and have been in the field for over 6 years.
It takes a lot of courage to take the first step in asking for help. I am committed to helping my clients address their needs and I like to meet them where they are. It is important to get to know my clients in order to help them work toward a healthier and more productive lifestyle. I am a licensed practical counselor and mental health specialist and have been in the field for over 6 years.
Stephannie Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jackson, TN 38305
I have worked with children & families for over 20 years. Some of the areas I worked were in-home services, therapeutics foster care, crisis nursery, adoption, hospital setting & outpatient psychotherapy in the local mental health facility. I really enjoy helping my clients & I like to see them progress through the issues & symptoms they start off with. I see adults too for life issues, anxiety & loss but I specialize with children. I use play therapy to help client find fun while they are working on hard issues & building skills. I love to think outside the box & help clients move forward.
I have worked with children & families for over 20 years. Some of the areas I worked were in-home services, therapeutics foster care, crisis nursery, adoption, hospital setting & outpatient psychotherapy in the local mental health facility. I really enjoy helping my clients & I like to see them progress through the issues & symptoms they start off with. I see adults too for life issues, anxiety & loss but I specialize with children. I use play therapy to help client find fun while they are working on hard issues & building skills. I love to think outside the box & help clients move forward.
Cathy Tanner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Jackson, TN 38305 (Online Only)
I provide my clients with a safe, inclusive, judgment-free space to express feelings, fears, memories, thoughts and aspirations. I work with clients to enhance self-acceptance and self-esteem with the Rogerian-based principles of empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. I teach mindfulness and positive coping skills in order to enhance inner peace.
I provide my clients with a safe, inclusive, judgment-free space to express feelings, fears, memories, thoughts and aspirations. I work with clients to enhance self-acceptance and self-esteem with the Rogerian-based principles of empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. I teach mindfulness and positive coping skills in order to enhance inner peace.
Dr. Kia Richard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jackson, TN 38305
"Grow through what you go through." I provide support, empathy, and direction to help people "grow" and successfully accomplish whatever they want to accomplish. No issue is too small and I am dedicated to every client I work with. My experience is working with children of all ages, families, and individual adults. I have worked with individuals suffering from Mood Disorders such as depression, stress disorders, and grief and loss issues among others. I have experience completing ADHD assessments for youth and adults. I have conducted psycho-educational therapy groups, parenting classes, and worked with early childhood behavioral issues.
"Grow through what you go through." I provide support, empathy, and direction to help people "grow" and successfully accomplish whatever they want to accomplish. No issue is too small and I am dedicated to every client I work with. My experience is working with children of all ages, families, and individual adults. I have worked with individuals suffering from Mood Disorders such as depression, stress disorders, and grief and loss issues among others. I have experience completing ADHD assessments for youth and adults. I have conducted psycho-educational therapy groups, parenting classes, and worked with early childhood behavioral issues.
Aaron Brakhane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jackson, TN 38301
So much of what happens in life feels outside our control. Hard experiences, in childhood or more recently, can start to dominate our outlook on the future. Nothing can erase bad experiences, but my hope for all of my clients is that they are able to integrate all of their experiences, and better know themselves. By doing this, we can start to understand the foundations of our emotional upheavals and unhelpful reactions. With this information in hand, I believe, we are all best equipped to face our own unique challenges.
So much of what happens in life feels outside our control. Hard experiences, in childhood or more recently, can start to dominate our outlook on the future. Nothing can erase bad experiences, but my hope for all of my clients is that they are able to integrate all of their experiences, and better know themselves. By doing this, we can start to understand the foundations of our emotional upheavals and unhelpful reactions. With this information in hand, I believe, we are all best equipped to face our own unique challenges.
Renée Roark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Jackson, TN 38305
Therapy offers an opportunity to heal, learn, discover, and grow into who we want to truly be in this world. The root of most suffering comes from the wounds childhood and lifelong trauma leave behind. So much can happen to us from the womb to who we are today. Therapy provides a journey from who you are to who you want to be. I enjoy working with clients who have goals and desires to work through trauma and problematic symptoms and towards lasting healing and personal growth. Let me help guide you on a healing adventure towards your therapeutic goals.
Therapy offers an opportunity to heal, learn, discover, and grow into who we want to truly be in this world. The root of most suffering comes from the wounds childhood and lifelong trauma leave behind. So much can happen to us from the womb to who we are today. Therapy provides a journey from who you are to who you want to be. I enjoy working with clients who have goals and desires to work through trauma and problematic symptoms and towards lasting healing and personal growth. Let me help guide you on a healing adventure towards your therapeutic goals.
Thrive West Tennessee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Jackson, TN 38305
At Thrive West Tennessee, we are dedicated to providing holistic wellness and therapy services that empower individuals on their journey to well-being and healing.
At Thrive West Tennessee, we are dedicated to providing holistic wellness and therapy services that empower individuals on their journey to well-being and healing.
The Starting Place
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, TN 38305
People often wonder "how do I move on" or "how do I let go". Here we offer help moving through the journey to freedom. The Starting Place is a Christ-centered agency. That means we start the journey hand in hand with the One who offers light in the darkness. The key is to start. We will help you do that here, at The Starting Place.
People often wonder "how do I move on" or "how do I let go". Here we offer help moving through the journey to freedom. The Starting Place is a Christ-centered agency. That means we start the journey hand in hand with the One who offers light in the darkness. The key is to start. We will help you do that here, at The Starting Place.
Brandi Richmond
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CTP
Verified Verified
Jackson, TN 38305
Let’s work together to achieve your goals both internally and externally. Together we can discuss what’s important concerning your thoughts, feelings and actions while achieving all goals. I have experience working with Individuals, family/couples, trauma victims, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management and personality disorders. When working with families, together we will improve communication skills, develop effective strategies for conflict resolution and embrace a plan for building a deeper family connection.
Let’s work together to achieve your goals both internally and externally. Together we can discuss what’s important concerning your thoughts, feelings and actions while achieving all goals. I have experience working with Individuals, family/couples, trauma victims, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management and personality disorders. When working with families, together we will improve communication skills, develop effective strategies for conflict resolution and embrace a plan for building a deeper family connection.
Forward Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, PMHNP, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jackson, TN 38301
Are you looking for personal growth and the possibility of change? Do you like setting goals and reaching them? Forward Counseling is a group of independent professionals that utilize evidenced based interventions to move our clients towards their goals. We offer individual, family, group, and couples counseling virtually or in office. To get started, call or complete a contact form on our site at forwardcounseling.com/contact or bit.ly/newclientcontactform
Are you looking for personal growth and the possibility of change? Do you like setting goals and reaching them? Forward Counseling is a group of independent professionals that utilize evidenced based interventions to move our clients towards their goals. We offer individual, family, group, and couples counseling virtually or in office. To get started, call or complete a contact form on our site at forwardcounseling.com/contact or bit.ly/newclientcontactform
Anchors In Bloom Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFMHE, CCCE
Verified Verified
Jackson, TN 38305
Welcome, Come Anchor & Bloom with me! I am so glad you are here and taking steps to find a counselor who meets your individual and therapeutic needs. It takes courage to step out in faith and work towards a positive life change for a more fulfilling and happy life. Often clients want to share with others about their progress and success. You will have the most success by completing the goals you came to achieve. I welcome you to share your progress with others.
Welcome, Come Anchor & Bloom with me! I am so glad you are here and taking steps to find a counselor who meets your individual and therapeutic needs. It takes courage to step out in faith and work towards a positive life change for a more fulfilling and happy life. Often clients want to share with others about their progress and success. You will have the most success by completing the goals you came to achieve. I welcome you to share your progress with others.
Revelation of Hope Counseling Services
Counselor, LPCMHSP, LMFT, NCC, RPT-S, ACS
Verified Verified
Jackson, TN 38305
Kimberly Fowler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jackson, TN 38305 (Online Only)
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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.