LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Aberdeen, NC
Allen Brooks LCMHC & Associates Counseling Service
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MA, LCMHCS, NCC, EMDR, TFCBT
1 Endorsed
Aberdeen, NC 28315
Hi are you thinking what Im thinking, if so you're probably thinking "GEEZZ" Im tired of searching.. then stop, because you've located the right person at the right time, to help you navigate through your life journey. Everyone has a story to tell and yours is very important & Im ready to listen and ready to do whatever it takes to promote and initiate the needed changes you desire in life at this time.Trauma's often experienced and unrecognized! Instantly we think about hurricanes and earthquakes. Your personal storm, transition or change will be handled with care. Take a look at my website !!!!
Hi are you thinking what Im thinking, if so you're probably thinking "GEEZZ" Im tired of searching.. then stop, because you've located the right person at the right time, to help you navigate through your life journey. Everyone has a story to tell and yours is very important & Im ready to listen and ready to do whatever it takes to promote and initiate the needed changes you desire in life at this time.Trauma's often experienced and unrecognized! Instantly we think about hurricanes and earthquakes. Your personal storm, transition or change will be handled with care. Take a look at my website !!!!
Are you ready for a change? Have you been feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with the effects of trauma, experiencing relationship difficulties, or navigating the challenges of parenting? Maybe you are going through some life transitions, sleep problems, living with chronic pain, or seeking personal growth and identity exploration. You are in the right place. I aim to help you rediscover your strength and resilience through individual or relationship virtual counseling with personalized support and compassion. Reach out today for a free consultation.
Are you ready for a change? Have you been feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with the effects of trauma, experiencing relationship difficulties, or navigating the challenges of parenting? Maybe you are going through some life transitions, sleep problems, living with chronic pain, or seeking personal growth and identity exploration. You are in the right place. I aim to help you rediscover your strength and resilience through individual or relationship virtual counseling with personalized support and compassion. Reach out today for a free consultation.
Lauryn C. Shannon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Aberdeen, NC 28315
Waitlist for new clients
First and foremost, I want to help you create a space for exploration and healing. We will do that by working together to build a partnership that is as unique as you are. People tend to look into counseling when life events feel overwhelming, difficult to navigate, and stressful. I am here to really listen and I want to understand what you’re facing. Much of who we are as people is directly related to the relationship between ourselves and our emotions. I firmly believe that we each hold the unique power to grow and solve issues inside ourselves. Healing takes curiosity, intention, and soul.
First and foremost, I want to help you create a space for exploration and healing. We will do that by working together to build a partnership that is as unique as you are. People tend to look into counseling when life events feel overwhelming, difficult to navigate, and stressful. I am here to really listen and I want to understand what you’re facing. Much of who we are as people is directly related to the relationship between ourselves and our emotions. I firmly believe that we each hold the unique power to grow and solve issues inside ourselves. Healing takes curiosity, intention, and soul.
I have a passion working with teens, young adults, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, LGBTQ issues, mood disorders, OCD, Autism Spectrum, and Complex trauma.
Let’s be honest—life can get messy. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or just not quite like yourself. Maybe you’re having a hard time keeping up with everything on your plate, or your relationships aren’t where you’d like them to be. You may know something needs to change, but you’re not sure where to start. That’s okay. You don’t need to have all the answers before coming to therapy. My goal is to create a comfortable, judgment-free space where we can talk openly, figure out what’s going on, and work together toward feeling better.
I have a passion working with teens, young adults, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, LGBTQ issues, mood disorders, OCD, Autism Spectrum, and Complex trauma.
Let’s be honest—life can get messy. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or just not quite like yourself. Maybe you’re having a hard time keeping up with everything on your plate, or your relationships aren’t where you’d like them to be. You may know something needs to change, but you’re not sure where to start. That’s okay. You don’t need to have all the answers before coming to therapy. My goal is to create a comfortable, judgment-free space where we can talk openly, figure out what’s going on, and work together toward feeling better.
If you’re in NY or NC looking for a dedicated and compassionate clinician, I am a neurodivergent- and LGBTQ+ affirming provider who believes deeply in the inherent worth of every individual and their innate capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.
I bring a distinctive blend of clinical expertise and advocacy experience to my work with adults, teens, first responders, military service members, and their family members. My professional background also includes supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as families of homicide victims navigating the criminal legal system. These experiences have deeply shaped my trauma-responsive, compassionate, and client-centered approach to therapy.
If you’re in NY or NC looking for a dedicated and compassionate clinician, I am a neurodivergent- and LGBTQ+ affirming provider who believes deeply in the inherent worth of every individual and their innate capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.
I bring a distinctive blend of clinical expertise and advocacy experience to my work with adults, teens, first responders, military service members, and their family members. My professional background also includes supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as families of homicide victims navigating the criminal legal system. These experiences have deeply shaped my trauma-responsive, compassionate, and client-centered approach to therapy.
We all develop ways of surviving life's challenges that at the time make sense but may hurt or hold us back in the long run. How we dealt with the past ends up dictating our current relationships, emotional responses, and belief in our ability to change. While insight building is valuable, my experience is that most people already know what holds them back or what they wish were different in their lives. I use skills-based and motivational approaches to help clients move beyond insight and into actionable steps for sustained change.
We all develop ways of surviving life's challenges that at the time make sense but may hurt or hold us back in the long run. How we dealt with the past ends up dictating our current relationships, emotional responses, and belief in our ability to change. While insight building is valuable, my experience is that most people already know what holds them back or what they wish were different in their lives. I use skills-based and motivational approaches to help clients move beyond insight and into actionable steps for sustained change.
We like to consider ourselves play connoisseurs! Our group practice has Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, a Registered Play Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. All of our clinicians have advanced training in different play therapy modalities and truly specialize in working with children. They believe in empowering children to make their own choices, take responsibility, and assert their autonomy by engaging in an accepting, safe, and trusting therapeutic relationship. Our office is designed for kids with adults in mind! :)
We like to consider ourselves play connoisseurs! Our group practice has Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, a Registered Play Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. All of our clinicians have advanced training in different play therapy modalities and truly specialize in working with children. They believe in empowering children to make their own choices, take responsibility, and assert their autonomy by engaging in an accepting, safe, and trusting therapeutic relationship. Our office is designed for kids with adults in mind! :)
Life can be challenging at times. Some situations in life can cause you to feel anxious, depressed, or maybe worried about someone in your family who is dealing with emotional distress. When transitioning through different phases in your life such as a new job, relocating, parenting, divorce, aging, loss, or retirement you may experience some significant challenges. Any of these situations in life may bring you to seek someone to help you gain perspective and coping skills for navigating through.
Life can be challenging at times. Some situations in life can cause you to feel anxious, depressed, or maybe worried about someone in your family who is dealing with emotional distress. When transitioning through different phases in your life such as a new job, relocating, parenting, divorce, aging, loss, or retirement you may experience some significant challenges. Any of these situations in life may bring you to seek someone to help you gain perspective and coping skills for navigating through.
Stressors come in many forms: family issues, relationship struggles, grief and loss, addiction, health problems, just to name a few. Often, these create conflicts – internal and external – and confusion about who we are, what we stand for, and what our life priorities are. My approach is designed to help clients disentangle these conflicts and to make sense of the confusion. During this process, clients learn about self-validation, finding a stable sense of identity and self, effective communication in relationships with others and oneself, creating healthy boundaries, and reducing stress.
Stressors come in many forms: family issues, relationship struggles, grief and loss, addiction, health problems, just to name a few. Often, these create conflicts – internal and external – and confusion about who we are, what we stand for, and what our life priorities are. My approach is designed to help clients disentangle these conflicts and to make sense of the confusion. During this process, clients learn about self-validation, finding a stable sense of identity and self, effective communication in relationships with others and oneself, creating healthy boundaries, and reducing stress.
There are many reasons and life situations that move us toward seeking out therapy but making that decision to take the first step toward healing, for most clients, can be uncertain and often anxiety provoking. It's important for the therapists at Healing Reflections to create a compassionate and collaborative space to begin building a therapeutic relationship based on feelings of safety and a sense of trust helping clients to heal wounds, discover their purpose and feel more alive. Immediate Openings for new clients!
There are many reasons and life situations that move us toward seeking out therapy but making that decision to take the first step toward healing, for most clients, can be uncertain and often anxiety provoking. It's important for the therapists at Healing Reflections to create a compassionate and collaborative space to begin building a therapeutic relationship based on feelings of safety and a sense of trust helping clients to heal wounds, discover their purpose and feel more alive. Immediate Openings for new clients!
Harley Grace Farm and Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC-S, C-DBT, CATP, EMDRPT-
Serves Area
If going to a traditional office for therapy and medication management doesn't appeal to you, there is another option. Harley Grace Farm & Counseling Center combines evidence based mental health treatment with a non-traditional setting. Both therapy and medication management is offered. Therapy is designed to meet your individual needs; you can take a walk on the farm's trails, utilize activities with horses to actually practice new skills necessary to meet your goals or select one of the seating areas on the farm. The farm is a safe place of acceptance, growth & healing as we are all deserving of happiness & second chances.
If going to a traditional office for therapy and medication management doesn't appeal to you, there is another option. Harley Grace Farm & Counseling Center combines evidence based mental health treatment with a non-traditional setting. Both therapy and medication management is offered. Therapy is designed to meet your individual needs; you can take a walk on the farm's trails, utilize activities with horses to actually practice new skills necessary to meet your goals or select one of the seating areas on the farm. The farm is a safe place of acceptance, growth & healing as we are all deserving of happiness & second chances.
Life can be challenging, therapy can help. Our independently contracted therapists work with couples, adults, teens and children to get to where they want to be. We contract with friendly, experienced, licensed clinicians with different specialties who are able to help. Our Southern Pines and Pinehurst offices are warm and welcoming, allowing you to feel at home when meeting with your therapist. Please visit our website for detailed information on how we may assist you.
Life can be challenging, therapy can help. Our independently contracted therapists work with couples, adults, teens and children to get to where they want to be. We contract with friendly, experienced, licensed clinicians with different specialties who are able to help. Our Southern Pines and Pinehurst offices are warm and welcoming, allowing you to feel at home when meeting with your therapist. Please visit our website for detailed information on how we may assist you.
I have extensive experience with military families, the LGBTQIA+ community, and supporting children through trauma, including challenges related to parental separation and divorce.
Beginning therapy can feel intimidating—letting someone in, especially a stranger, takes courage. I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist, and Registered Sand Therapist, I specialize in working with children, families, and individuals navigating trauma, loss, and life transitions. With a creative, relational, and trauma-informed approach, I integrate expressive therapies to help clients build insight, process emotions, and develop meaningful, lasting change.
I have extensive experience with military families, the LGBTQIA+ community, and supporting children through trauma, including challenges related to parental separation and divorce.
Beginning therapy can feel intimidating—letting someone in, especially a stranger, takes courage. I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist, and Registered Sand Therapist, I specialize in working with children, families, and individuals navigating trauma, loss, and life transitions. With a creative, relational, and trauma-informed approach, I integrate expressive therapies to help clients build insight, process emotions, and develop meaningful, lasting change.
Elizabeth (Liz) Harry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I believe that we live in difficult and challenging times and there is no one who, at least on occasion, would not benefit from help in navigating their way through these times in order to have a better quality of life. I am here to listen to you and to help you achieve your vision for a happier and healthier life. I work with adults, teens, youth and children to address issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment to life changes, abuse, trauma, grief, and behavioral problems.
I believe that we live in difficult and challenging times and there is no one who, at least on occasion, would not benefit from help in navigating their way through these times in order to have a better quality of life. I am here to listen to you and to help you achieve your vision for a happier and healthier life. I work with adults, teens, youth and children to address issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment to life changes, abuse, trauma, grief, and behavioral problems.
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My ideal client is someone seeking real change—whether that means total abstinence or finding safer, healthier ways to manage use. They may feel stuck in old patterns, tired of the cycle, or unsure where to start. Some are balancing recovery with work, family, or military life and want practical tools to regain stability and purpose. They value honesty, progress, and self-awareness, and they’re ready to build a life that feels sustainable—not just sober.
My ideal client is someone seeking real change—whether that means total abstinence or finding safer, healthier ways to manage use. They may feel stuck in old patterns, tired of the cycle, or unsure where to start. Some are balancing recovery with work, family, or military life and want practical tools to regain stability and purpose. They value honesty, progress, and self-awareness, and they’re ready to build a life that feels sustainable—not just sober.
As a queer, chronically ill, and neurodivergent therapist, I understand firsthand how healthcare and societal systems require dismantling.
Therapy with me is collaborative, direct, and supportive. I won’t just nod along or ask you to do the impossible. I center your consent when using therapeutic interventions. I will help you challenge old patterns and explore what truly serves you. I encourage your feedback throughout sessions and actively integrate it into my therapeutic approach.
As a queer, chronically ill, and neurodivergent therapist, I understand firsthand how healthcare and societal systems require dismantling.
Therapy with me is collaborative, direct, and supportive. I won’t just nod along or ask you to do the impossible. I center your consent when using therapeutic interventions. I will help you challenge old patterns and explore what truly serves you. I encourage your feedback throughout sessions and actively integrate it into my therapeutic approach.
I have experience working with families and children/teens with trauma and behavioral disorders in a community and outpatient setting, and I'm familiar with issues facing members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
Life doesn’t always go as planned, and sometimes the path forward is too uncertain or scary to navigate alone. I want to help you find a pathway out of the darkness of anxiety, anger, or depression. I want to give you the support and empathetic guidance you need to make it through the difficulties you’re facing and embrace your bad-ass, confident self. I strive to help my clients gain a better understanding of themselves, and a more positive outlook on challenges that they may face. I believe that every person’s path is their own, and I want to provide a judgement-free space where you can find your way to the light.
I have experience working with families and children/teens with trauma and behavioral disorders in a community and outpatient setting, and I'm familiar with issues facing members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
Life doesn’t always go as planned, and sometimes the path forward is too uncertain or scary to navigate alone. I want to help you find a pathway out of the darkness of anxiety, anger, or depression. I want to give you the support and empathetic guidance you need to make it through the difficulties you’re facing and embrace your bad-ass, confident self. I strive to help my clients gain a better understanding of themselves, and a more positive outlook on challenges that they may face. I believe that every person’s path is their own, and I want to provide a judgement-free space where you can find your way to the light.
I bring a holistic counseling approach to my work with clients, with an emphasis on physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and psychological well-being. While every person’s story is unique, we all face universal challenges—navigating a competitive world, understanding who we are, finding meaning in response to suffering, and adapting to change throughout our lives. When stress becomes overwhelming or unmanageable, reaching out for support is something that resilient people do.
I bring a holistic counseling approach to my work with clients, with an emphasis on physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and psychological well-being. While every person’s story is unique, we all face universal challenges—navigating a competitive world, understanding who we are, finding meaning in response to suffering, and adapting to change throughout our lives. When stress becomes overwhelming or unmanageable, reaching out for support is something that resilient people do.
I support children, teens, adults, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and difficult emotions or behaviors. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, we create a safe space to heal, build healthy coping skills, strengthen relationships, and develop practical tools for lasting change. Our goal is to help each client feel understood, empowered, and hopeful about what comes next.
I support children, teens, adults, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and difficult emotions or behaviors. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, we create a safe space to heal, build healthy coping skills, strengthen relationships, and develop practical tools for lasting change. Our goal is to help each client feel understood, empowered, and hopeful about what comes next.
Are you or your child navigating a difficult transition, encountering struggles with fitting in and thriving, or struggling to move forward after a traumatic experience? I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and families struggling with anxiety/OCD, depression, trauma, self esteem and relational conflict. Together we will build skills and tools to help build a better life.
Are you or your child navigating a difficult transition, encountering struggles with fitting in and thriving, or struggling to move forward after a traumatic experience? I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and families struggling with anxiety/OCD, depression, trauma, self esteem and relational conflict. Together we will build skills and tools to help build a better 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.