LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Advance, NC
Our work is dedicated to helping ALL people develop healthy, satisfying, productive, and meaningful lives. Though it can be difficult to make the decision to begin therapy, we have found that those who have sought help and take responsibility for their emotional health and relationships have achieved remarkable results. People come to us for a variety of reasons: they may be in transition, experiencing work stress, grieving a loss, struggling with religious or family ideals which no longer suit them, a new parent experiencing anxiety. Some have begun to feel daily life is stagnant, seeking more direction and purpose in their lives.
Our work is dedicated to helping ALL people develop healthy, satisfying, productive, and meaningful lives. Though it can be difficult to make the decision to begin therapy, we have found that those who have sought help and take responsibility for their emotional health and relationships have achieved remarkable results. People come to us for a variety of reasons: they may be in transition, experiencing work stress, grieving a loss, struggling with religious or family ideals which no longer suit them, a new parent experiencing anxiety. Some have begun to feel daily life is stagnant, seeking more direction and purpose in their lives.
As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, I am dedicated to creating safety to allow you the ability to be your most authentic self to encourage honesty to face challenges that have kept your from living intentionally. The goal is to meet you where you are, develop honesty to understand where you want to be, understand personal therapeutic goals and provide the tools to help you thrive. I'll continue to monitor your progress, offer therapeutic support and motivation to acknowledge and build upon this progress.
As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, I am dedicated to creating safety to allow you the ability to be your most authentic self to encourage honesty to face challenges that have kept your from living intentionally. The goal is to meet you where you are, develop honesty to understand where you want to be, understand personal therapeutic goals and provide the tools to help you thrive. I'll continue to monitor your progress, offer therapeutic support and motivation to acknowledge and build upon this progress.
Compassion and empathy combine to help many incredible people affirm their strengths and overcome obstacles. Developing a genuine rapport with the clients served is also essential to their success. A firm believer that we are all capable of amazing feats, I feel strongly that, at times, we just need some objectivity to gain clarity. Along with educational and practical experience, the realization that each client has an individual perspective and distinct set of circumstances enables the facilitation of many concerns ranging from everyday life stressors, to depression, anxiety, and many other mental health and behavioral concerns.
Compassion and empathy combine to help many incredible people affirm their strengths and overcome obstacles. Developing a genuine rapport with the clients served is also essential to their success. A firm believer that we are all capable of amazing feats, I feel strongly that, at times, we just need some objectivity to gain clarity. Along with educational and practical experience, the realization that each client has an individual perspective and distinct set of circumstances enables the facilitation of many concerns ranging from everyday life stressors, to depression, anxiety, and many other mental health and behavioral concerns.
I am Georleena Douglas, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with years of experience practicing with adolescents and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, sexual wellness, and minor trauma, especially within the black community.
I am Georleena Douglas, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with years of experience practicing with adolescents and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, sexual wellness, and minor trauma, especially within the black community.
I work with individuals who just want to be human. There's no special formula - just want to work towards something better.
Empathy, experience, and a passion for healing minds. With over 20 years in mental health social work, I am dedicated to providing compassionate support and empowering individuals on their journey to wellness. Let's break the stigma and create a brighter future together. Please feel free to reach out to me to setup your appointment today. Working alone can be scary, together we can make those goals happen!
I work with individuals who just want to be human. There's no special formula - just want to work towards something better.
Empathy, experience, and a passion for healing minds. With over 20 years in mental health social work, I am dedicated to providing compassionate support and empowering individuals on their journey to wellness. Let's break the stigma and create a brighter future together. Please feel free to reach out to me to setup your appointment today. Working alone can be scary, together we can make those goals happen!
I work with teen girls, women, LGBTQ+, and trans clients in HI, AZ, WA, NC, and SC (telehealth only).
I use ART, a fast-acting method that helps your brain let go of trauma without having to relive it in detail. I also draw on Brainspotting, EMDR, and IFS as needed. My focus is neurodivergent, teen girls, women, LGBTQ+, and trans clients navigating identity, fertility, postpartum, and midlife shifts.
I work with teen girls, women, LGBTQ+, and trans clients in HI, AZ, WA, NC, and SC (telehealth only).
I use ART, a fast-acting method that helps your brain let go of trauma without having to relive it in detail. I also draw on Brainspotting, EMDR, and IFS as needed. My focus is neurodivergent, teen girls, women, LGBTQ+, and trans clients navigating identity, fertility, postpartum, and midlife shifts.
If you're stuck in a cycle of chaos, burnout, and back to chaos, or you're performing beautifully on the outside but feeling like you’re in a never-ending spiral on the inside. You've landed in the right place. You're tired of the cookie-cutter coping skills that never quite fit your life, and tired of being told "you're so self-aware" but never being shown what to do with that awareness. I get it, and I'm excited to help! In this space, I help you find your footing, build unique skills, and adopt healthier practices so you can learn how to live life well and develop a more grounded sense of self.
If you're stuck in a cycle of chaos, burnout, and back to chaos, or you're performing beautifully on the outside but feeling like you’re in a never-ending spiral on the inside. You've landed in the right place. You're tired of the cookie-cutter coping skills that never quite fit your life, and tired of being told "you're so self-aware" but never being shown what to do with that awareness. I get it, and I'm excited to help! In this space, I help you find your footing, build unique skills, and adopt healthier practices so you can learn how to live life well and develop a more grounded sense of self.
Hello! My name is Zoee Byrd and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I am based out of North Carolina and completed my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health through Wake Forest University. I have experience with and enjoy working with teenagers and adults of all ages through life transitions, general stressors, mood regulation, and overall gaining better insight into who they are. I have been striving to help others create their life worth living for the past 3 years.
Hello! My name is Zoee Byrd and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I am based out of North Carolina and completed my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health through Wake Forest University. I have experience with and enjoy working with teenagers and adults of all ages through life transitions, general stressors, mood regulation, and overall gaining better insight into who they are. I have been striving to help others create their life worth living for the past 3 years.
I work well with adults who know something needs to change, even if they’re not sure where to start. You may look like you’re handling life on the outside, but privately feel anxious, drained, unmotivated, avoidant, overwhelmed, resentful, or disconnected. Some clients come in tired of overthinking, shutting down, people-pleasing, or repeating the same relationship patterns. You don’t have to have everything figured out, but it helps if you’re willing to look honestly at what isn’t working. I help clients understand the patterns underneath the struggle and build realistic next steps they can use between sessions and in daily life.
I work well with adults who know something needs to change, even if they’re not sure where to start. You may look like you’re handling life on the outside, but privately feel anxious, drained, unmotivated, avoidant, overwhelmed, resentful, or disconnected. Some clients come in tired of overthinking, shutting down, people-pleasing, or repeating the same relationship patterns. You don’t have to have everything figured out, but it helps if you’re willing to look honestly at what isn’t working. I help clients understand the patterns underneath the struggle and build realistic next steps they can use between sessions and in daily life.
Marigold Behavioral Health,
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MHS, LCMHC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to sit with your feelings - so let us sit with you! As a practice, our focus is to support patients in achieving a higher degree of satisfaction as they work towards their desired therapeutic goals. We pride ourselves on creating the most affirming, culturally sensitive, and neurodiverse space possible where individual differences and strengths are celebrated and sensory overload is minimized. Sessions are designed to help patients understand the core of their emotions and behaviors, and assist in regaining self-confidence and contentment.
Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to sit with your feelings - so let us sit with you! As a practice, our focus is to support patients in achieving a higher degree of satisfaction as they work towards their desired therapeutic goals. We pride ourselves on creating the most affirming, culturally sensitive, and neurodiverse space possible where individual differences and strengths are celebrated and sensory overload is minimized. Sessions are designed to help patients understand the core of their emotions and behaviors, and assist in regaining self-confidence and contentment.
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I'm queer and ADHD myself, so I understand that being neurodivergent and/or LGBTQIA+ is a complicated experience.
I view therapy as a path that we'll travel together, moving toward your own therapeutic goals at whatever pace is comfortable for you. As your therapist, my role is to be an expert guide and compassionate witness who is experienced in navigating similar challenges, helping you to identify tools and resources for the journey.
I'm queer and ADHD myself, so I understand that being neurodivergent and/or LGBTQIA+ is a complicated experience.
I view therapy as a path that we'll travel together, moving toward your own therapeutic goals at whatever pace is comfortable for you. As your therapist, my role is to be an expert guide and compassionate witness who is experienced in navigating similar challenges, helping you to identify tools and resources for the journey.
Life doesn’t slow down just because you need a minute. Jobs change, family needs pile up, health stuff shows up, and you’re somehow supposed to keep functioning. If you’ve been running on fumes, feeling low, wired, irritable, or noticing you’re coping with spending, substances, or shutting down, you’re not the only one. Therapy can help you reset and figure out what actually helps now.
Life doesn’t slow down just because you need a minute. Jobs change, family needs pile up, health stuff shows up, and you’re somehow supposed to keep functioning. If you’ve been running on fumes, feeling low, wired, irritable, or noticing you’re coping with spending, substances, or shutting down, you’re not the only one. Therapy can help you reset and figure out what actually helps now.
It's a gift to get to support folks through big life changes & challenging times, whether it's deconstructing from a high-control religion, coming out (even to oneself) as queer or trans, exploring new relationship structures like ethical non-monogamy / polyamory, and/or starting to understand oneself through the lens of neurodiversity.
My practice is rooted in DBT because dialectical thinking - the notion that multiple seemingly opposing things can coexist - changed my life. Lately I've grown more interested in bottom-up modalities that use the body as a resource for healing (like somatic therapy). I also love using IFS to help folks understand the multitudes we all contain.
It's a gift to get to support folks through big life changes & challenging times, whether it's deconstructing from a high-control religion, coming out (even to oneself) as queer or trans, exploring new relationship structures like ethical non-monogamy / polyamory, and/or starting to understand oneself through the lens of neurodiversity.
My practice is rooted in DBT because dialectical thinking - the notion that multiple seemingly opposing things can coexist - changed my life. Lately I've grown more interested in bottom-up modalities that use the body as a resource for healing (like somatic therapy). I also love using IFS to help folks understand the multitudes we all contain.
I also enjoy working with LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults (ages 16+) who are navigating a variety of issues including; chronic self-harm, suicidal ideation, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I believe every person has the ability to foster resilience and growth through exploration and nurturing of their unique strengths and abilities. I work primarily from a psychodynamic perspective with an emphasis on attachment and often include additional skills and techniques from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).
I also enjoy working with LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults (ages 16+) who are navigating a variety of issues including; chronic self-harm, suicidal ideation, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I believe every person has the ability to foster resilience and growth through exploration and nurturing of their unique strengths and abilities. I work primarily from a psychodynamic perspective with an emphasis on attachment and often include additional skills and techniques from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).
Winston Salem Couples
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC-S
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Relationships are hard work, but you're in the right place. Whether you've been married for years or just dating and considering making a commitment, we can help. Couples who come to see us often have a strong desire to be closer to their partner but have found themselves locked in a pattern of stressful interaction, which leads to the problems they are hoping to address in counseling. Together we navigate the process of understanding the cycles couples get stuck in and identify what needs to change in order to build a safe, intimate, and loving connection.
Relationships are hard work, but you're in the right place. Whether you've been married for years or just dating and considering making a commitment, we can help. Couples who come to see us often have a strong desire to be closer to their partner but have found themselves locked in a pattern of stressful interaction, which leads to the problems they are hoping to address in counseling. Together we navigate the process of understanding the cycles couples get stuck in and identify what needs to change in order to build a safe, intimate, and loving connection.
I work with clients on issues surrounding anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA+, gender identity and expression, family dynamics, relationship issues, self-discovery, and career exploration.
My therapeutic style and approach draw from a variety of therapeutic theories including client centered, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, and reality therapy. I want to meet you where you are, and together we will find the approach that works best for you. Whatever brought you here, let us work together to get you to the next steps along your journey.
I work with clients on issues surrounding anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA+, gender identity and expression, family dynamics, relationship issues, self-discovery, and career exploration.
My therapeutic style and approach draw from a variety of therapeutic theories including client centered, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, and reality therapy. I want to meet you where you are, and together we will find the approach that works best for you. Whatever brought you here, let us work together to get you to the next steps along your journey.
As a queer non-binary person, I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
I specialize in treating trauma, with extensive training in trauma-focused treatment models, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) to treat youth and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for adults. My trauma-informed framework provides me with a unique perspective on how life experiences impact the body, brain, relationships, and mood.
As a queer non-binary person, I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
I specialize in treating trauma, with extensive training in trauma-focused treatment models, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) to treat youth and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for adults. My trauma-informed framework provides me with a unique perspective on how life experiences impact the body, brain, relationships, and mood.
I work especially well with women, as well as queer, trans, and nonbinary folks, who struggle with perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, and feeling responsible for others’ emotions.
I offer talk therapy that helps you slow down, understand your emotional patterns, soften your inner critic, and build more self-trust. Together we explore how you think, feel, and relate to others so life feels clearer, less overwhelming, and more grounded in who you are.
I work especially well with women, as well as queer, trans, and nonbinary folks, who struggle with perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, and feeling responsible for others’ emotions.
I offer talk therapy that helps you slow down, understand your emotional patterns, soften your inner critic, and build more self-trust. Together we explore how you think, feel, and relate to others so life feels clearer, less overwhelming, and more grounded in who you are.
Our inclusive staff can support you with the impact of trauma, anxiety and depression symptoms, gender identity, executive functioning, developmental transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ+, BIPOC specific needs, and more.
We provide psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, DBT skills classes, and clinical supervision in NC. We serve children ages 5 and up, families, teens, couples and adults. We also provide a variety of consulting services from 504/IEP planning support to organizational "check ups from the neck up." Our counselors use a variety of tools including EMDR, DBT, IFS, family therapy, and CBT to help you heal. Whether you are coming to our office in Winston-Salem or seeing one of our providers virtually, we cannot wait to connect and help you grow toward your goals.
Our inclusive staff can support you with the impact of trauma, anxiety and depression symptoms, gender identity, executive functioning, developmental transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ+, BIPOC specific needs, and more.
We provide psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, DBT skills classes, and clinical supervision in NC. We serve children ages 5 and up, families, teens, couples and adults. We also provide a variety of consulting services from 504/IEP planning support to organizational "check ups from the neck up." Our counselors use a variety of tools including EMDR, DBT, IFS, family therapy, and CBT to help you heal. Whether you are coming to our office in Winston-Salem or seeing one of our providers virtually, we cannot wait to connect and help you grow toward your goals.
My goal as a counselor is to support individuals as they discover their purpose, learn how to solve their own problems, and build lasting relationships. Through our counseling relationship, we will identify avenues to overcome obstacles in your life, and help you to reach your areas for success! We will learn how to communicate your needs, feelings, and thoughts to those around you in a healthy way. I provide a safe and nurturing environment to freely share and explore past and current thoughts. I specialize in eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, attachment-related issues, anxiety and depression. Let's find a resolution!
My goal as a counselor is to support individuals as they discover their purpose, learn how to solve their own problems, and build lasting relationships. Through our counseling relationship, we will identify avenues to overcome obstacles in your life, and help you to reach your areas for success! We will learn how to communicate your needs, feelings, and thoughts to those around you in a healthy way. I provide a safe and nurturing environment to freely share and explore past and current thoughts. I specialize in eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, attachment-related issues, anxiety and depression. Let's find a resolution!
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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.