LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Asheboro, NC
LGBTQIA+/GNC/Kink/Polyamory/Sex Worker affirming
Affirming and empathic psychotherapy and sex therapy for those who wish to enjoy life's pleasures and face its challenges. Now providing telehealth in NY, NJ, and NC.
LGBTQIA+/GNC/Kink/Polyamory/Sex Worker affirming
Affirming and empathic psychotherapy and sex therapy for those who wish to enjoy life's pleasures and face its challenges. Now providing telehealth in NY, NJ, and NC.
My clients have said:
"I really love seeing Ms Julie. She makes me feel heard and seen. I feel like a valuable person, and no longer want to hurt myself."
"Ms Julie helps me feel less anxious. She's easy to talk to and relate. We spend sessions laughing, sometimes crying, and she never gets upset when I cuss."
"The roleplays we do in therapy are fun and help me think of different ways of handling life. I am better able to handle bullies at school now. I am better able to accept myself."
"She never makes me feel stupid, or less than. She's always encouraging and asking questions that help me better understand myself."
My clients have said:
"I really love seeing Ms Julie. She makes me feel heard and seen. I feel like a valuable person, and no longer want to hurt myself."
"Ms Julie helps me feel less anxious. She's easy to talk to and relate. We spend sessions laughing, sometimes crying, and she never gets upset when I cuss."
"The roleplays we do in therapy are fun and help me think of different ways of handling life. I am better able to handle bullies at school now. I am better able to accept myself."
"She never makes me feel stupid, or less than. She's always encouraging and asking questions that help me better understand myself."
Also, I'm LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Are you dreading talking to a stranger, but you know you need something to change? Maybe you've tried therapy before, but felt judged or like the person was just validating you without challenging you to grow.
Whether you are struggling with a painful past, loneliness, overwhelm, grief, anxiety, and/or depression, I can help you to heal and move forward. Together we work toward greater self-compassion, higher effectiveness, and a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and hopeful. We will use experiential techniques that make you feel like you're actually rewiring your brain and changing how you see yourself and the world.
Also, I'm LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Are you dreading talking to a stranger, but you know you need something to change? Maybe you've tried therapy before, but felt judged or like the person was just validating you without challenging you to grow.
Whether you are struggling with a painful past, loneliness, overwhelm, grief, anxiety, and/or depression, I can help you to heal and move forward. Together we work toward greater self-compassion, higher effectiveness, and a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and hopeful. We will use experiential techniques that make you feel like you're actually rewiring your brain and changing how you see yourself and the world.
Brittney Hryczaniuk
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
If you're ready to talk, I'm here to listen. And if you're not ready to talk, I'm still here — sitting with you while we sort things out at your own pace. My style is warm, conversational, and straightforward, with a dash of humor and the occasional well-placed curse word for pizazz.
I work especially with ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, trauma (including complex trauma), anxiety, and depression and I practice from a neurodiversity-affirming lens. I believe there’s nothing “wrong” with you or your brain — we just need to understand how it works, what it needs, and how to make life feel more manageable and less like a constant uphill climb.
If you're ready to talk, I'm here to listen. And if you're not ready to talk, I'm still here — sitting with you while we sort things out at your own pace. My style is warm, conversational, and straightforward, with a dash of humor and the occasional well-placed curse word for pizazz.
I work especially with ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, trauma (including complex trauma), anxiety, and depression and I practice from a neurodiversity-affirming lens. I believe there’s nothing “wrong” with you or your brain — we just need to understand how it works, what it needs, and how to make life feel more manageable and less like a constant uphill climb.
As a therapist, I understand that life’s challenges are deeply personal and unique to each individual. My ideal clients are those who feel stuck—whether due to past trauma, substance use, family or relationship struggles, or legal and custody challenges—and are seeking a way to regain control and purpose. You might feel overwhelmed by the weight of life’s responsibilities or held back by unresolved issues, yet you are ready to explore ways to move forward. Together, we can identify your strengths, uncover what holds you back, and create a plan to help you thrive.
As a therapist, I understand that life’s challenges are deeply personal and unique to each individual. My ideal clients are those who feel stuck—whether due to past trauma, substance use, family or relationship struggles, or legal and custody challenges—and are seeking a way to regain control and purpose. You might feel overwhelmed by the weight of life’s responsibilities or held back by unresolved issues, yet you are ready to explore ways to move forward. Together, we can identify your strengths, uncover what holds you back, and create a plan to help you thrive.
Sessions are conversational, compassionate, and collaborative, helping you feel safe, understood, and empowered in a space that affirms all identities and welcomes LGBTQIA clients.
Hi, I’m Glee, and I know how overwhelming it can feel to reach out for help. You might look like you’re managing life, but inside you feel disconnected, anxious, or weighed down by your past. I specialize in trauma and help people rebuild trust in themselves, feel more grounded, and create meaningful change. I believe therapy should feel like sitting with someone who truly gets you. Therapy with me is a safe place for two humans to collaborate on a path forward. If you want to understand your patterns, feel more grounded, and live a life that’s best for you, I can help.
Sessions are conversational, compassionate, and collaborative, helping you feel safe, understood, and empowered in a space that affirms all identities and welcomes LGBTQIA clients.
Hi, I’m Glee, and I know how overwhelming it can feel to reach out for help. You might look like you’re managing life, but inside you feel disconnected, anxious, or weighed down by your past. I specialize in trauma and help people rebuild trust in themselves, feel more grounded, and create meaningful change. I believe therapy should feel like sitting with someone who truly gets you. Therapy with me is a safe place for two humans to collaborate on a path forward. If you want to understand your patterns, feel more grounded, and live a life that’s best for you, I can help.
Holistic Psychotherapy by Santa, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LICSW-C
Online Only
No matter how you are feeling, know that there is someone out here to support you, don't lose hope. I believe that we all have the innate ability to be well, regardless of race, sexual orientation or gender identification. Traumatic and challenging experiences in our lifes, can affect our nervous system, rendering us vulnerable, confused and at times stuck/frozen in fight and or flight responses to life. It would be an honor to assist you at recognizing and reclaiming your strength and true potential through gentle, mindful and regulated interventions that provide balance and peace.
No matter how you are feeling, know that there is someone out here to support you, don't lose hope. I believe that we all have the innate ability to be well, regardless of race, sexual orientation or gender identification. Traumatic and challenging experiences in our lifes, can affect our nervous system, rendering us vulnerable, confused and at times stuck/frozen in fight and or flight responses to life. It would be an honor to assist you at recognizing and reclaiming your strength and true potential through gentle, mindful and regulated interventions that provide balance and peace.
You can grow and heal, despite what you've been through (think flowers blooming through concrete). You'll feel so much better once you start digging the rot out and changing your life. I specialize in trauma (PTSD and CPTSD), anxiety and depression, so those stop getting in the way of you being happy.
In our sessions, you won't just come and talk. I actively teach, rewire your mind and regulate your nervous system so results last.
Healing doesn't have to be hard or take forever, in fact I believe it can be light + fun. With me, you're gonna work but you're also gonna laugh and learn to savor this one wild and precious life.
You can grow and heal, despite what you've been through (think flowers blooming through concrete). You'll feel so much better once you start digging the rot out and changing your life. I specialize in trauma (PTSD and CPTSD), anxiety and depression, so those stop getting in the way of you being happy.
In our sessions, you won't just come and talk. I actively teach, rewire your mind and regulate your nervous system so results last.
Healing doesn't have to be hard or take forever, in fact I believe it can be light + fun. With me, you're gonna work but you're also gonna laugh and learn to savor this one wild and precious life.
As parents, grandparents & friends of teens & adults identifying as LGBTQIA, we understand the spectrum of emotions and concerns felt by families who want to build/repair receptive communication.
Weekend Sessions Available! Relational Therapy for Couples and Individuals in relaxed, private office weekends. I am highly experienced, well-known relational therapist and supervisor in Greensboro since 2002. Let me help you get over repeating conflicts with loved ones and discover the relief of being real with your family again. Need help starting the conversation, repairing hurts, or re-writing old "scripts?" We offer both individual and co-therapy couples, families and individuals dealing with these and other issues.
As parents, grandparents & friends of teens & adults identifying as LGBTQIA, we understand the spectrum of emotions and concerns felt by families who want to build/repair receptive communication.
Weekend Sessions Available! Relational Therapy for Couples and Individuals in relaxed, private office weekends. I am highly experienced, well-known relational therapist and supervisor in Greensboro since 2002. Let me help you get over repeating conflicts with loved ones and discover the relief of being real with your family again. Need help starting the conversation, repairing hurts, or re-writing old "scripts?" We offer both individual and co-therapy couples, families and individuals dealing with these and other issues.
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.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. In our work together, you’ll find a compassionate space where we can explore anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity, and relationship challenges. I’m here to help you articulate emotions, validate your experiences, and break free from patterns that may be holding you back—so you can move toward greater self-acceptance, fulfillment, and stronger connections.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. In our work together, you’ll find a compassionate space where we can explore anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity, and relationship challenges. I’m here to help you articulate emotions, validate your experiences, and break free from patterns that may be holding you back—so you can move toward greater self-acceptance, fulfillment, and stronger connections.
I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and you don’t have to do it alone. I work with teens and young adults navigating life’s many transitions, including stress, identity exploration, and the impact of trauma. I have a special passion for supporting trans and gender-diverse individuals in affirming, compassionate ways.
I’m EMDR-trained and incorporate trauma-informed approaches to help you process difficult experiences and move toward healing and growth. I offer virtual sessions for clients in NY and NC and accept insurance to make care more accessible.
I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and you don’t have to do it alone. I work with teens and young adults navigating life’s many transitions, including stress, identity exploration, and the impact of trauma. I have a special passion for supporting trans and gender-diverse individuals in affirming, compassionate ways.
I’m EMDR-trained and incorporate trauma-informed approaches to help you process difficult experiences and move toward healing and growth. I offer virtual sessions for clients in NY and NC and accept insurance to make care more accessible.
Do your thoughts feel loud, relentless, and hard to escape? Maybe your mind won’t slow down at night, leaving you exhausted. Mornings might feel heavy, making it hard to find the motivation to start your day. You may be carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, or anger that feels difficult to manage. Or perhaps you simply sense there’s more to understand about yourself and you’re ready to explore it.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Do your thoughts feel loud, relentless, and hard to escape? Maybe your mind won’t slow down at night, leaving you exhausted. Mornings might feel heavy, making it hard to find the motivation to start your day. You may be carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, or anger that feels difficult to manage. Or perhaps you simply sense there’s more to understand about yourself and you’re ready to explore it.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Cynthia Arnold
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC, EMDR-C, CFRC
Asheboro, NC 27203
Not accepting new clients
Life’s challenges can be overwhelming. Professional counseling can help. I help people overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, trauma, stress, and anger—often rooted in experiences such as abuse, loss, illness, discrimination, or relationship struggles. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with advanced training in trauma therapy as well as training in working with first responders. My goal is to assist you in putting the past behind you and moving on with life.
Life’s challenges can be overwhelming. Professional counseling can help. I help people overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, trauma, stress, and anger—often rooted in experiences such as abuse, loss, illness, discrimination, or relationship struggles. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with advanced training in trauma therapy as well as training in working with first responders. My goal is to assist you in putting the past behind you and moving on with life.
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If you're feeling overwhelmed by spiraling thoughts, self-doubt, difficult emotions, or patterns that no longer serve you, counseling can help! I work with individuals ages 16+ experiencing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and OCD. With specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, as well as expressive arts informed and body-centered approaches, therapy is tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll create a collaborative plan that honors your unique experiences, identity, values, and goals while helping you reduce distress, develop new ways of responding, and move toward meaningful change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by spiraling thoughts, self-doubt, difficult emotions, or patterns that no longer serve you, counseling can help! I work with individuals ages 16+ experiencing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and OCD. With specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, as well as expressive arts informed and body-centered approaches, therapy is tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll create a collaborative plan that honors your unique experiences, identity, values, and goals while helping you reduce distress, develop new ways of responding, and move toward meaningful change.
I help folks and couples approach something they’ve looked at a hundred times and see it in a new way to find a new path.
I specialize in the somatic issues that show up from trauma, relationships, anxiety, and depression via Somatic Experiencing. I have extensive experience helping folks who are emerging from religious conditioning and exploring identity. My approach is psychodynamic and somatic which means we will attend to your story, your relationships, and your body as we build new strategies and new rhythms. Understanding how your life has shaped you creates a compass and a new path for change and growth in the present.
I help folks and couples approach something they’ve looked at a hundred times and see it in a new way to find a new path.
I specialize in the somatic issues that show up from trauma, relationships, anxiety, and depression via Somatic Experiencing. I have extensive experience helping folks who are emerging from religious conditioning and exploring identity. My approach is psychodynamic and somatic which means we will attend to your story, your relationships, and your body as we build new strategies and new rhythms. Understanding how your life has shaped you creates a compass and a new path for change and growth in the present.
I offer an affirming space for clients who are LGBTQIA+, autistic or neurodivergent, caregivers, healing from religious trauma, living with chronic/terminal health conditions, grieving, or feeling misunderstood by loved ones.
I approach sessions as an experienced professional and a real person. My goal is to create a space where you can show up as your full, uncensored self—say the hard things, the messy things, even the things you’re not sure how to put into words—and still feel accepted, heard, and supported. Many people reach out to me feeling overwhelmed by everyday stress, big world events, or the sense that things keep changing without much warning. It can feel like there’s no escape from stress, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Therapy can be a place to slow down, breathe, share humor, & talk things through with someone who’s really listening.
I offer an affirming space for clients who are LGBTQIA+, autistic or neurodivergent, caregivers, healing from religious trauma, living with chronic/terminal health conditions, grieving, or feeling misunderstood by loved ones.
I approach sessions as an experienced professional and a real person. My goal is to create a space where you can show up as your full, uncensored self—say the hard things, the messy things, even the things you’re not sure how to put into words—and still feel accepted, heard, and supported. Many people reach out to me feeling overwhelmed by everyday stress, big world events, or the sense that things keep changing without much warning. It can feel like there’s no escape from stress, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Therapy can be a place to slow down, breathe, share humor, & talk things through with someone who’s really listening.
Stephanie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC
Greensboro, NC 27410
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I'm Stephanie Richardson, a licensed counselor. I work best with clients who are eager to change and dedicated to the therapy journey. The success of our work together largely depends on your commitment to participate, which might sometimes bring about emotional discomfort. As we explore distressing memories and recognize the emotions tied to them, you may experience strong feelings like anger, sadness, or anxiety. Although I can't guarantee changes to your behavior or situation, I promise to support you and strive to understand you completely.
Hello! I'm Stephanie Richardson, a licensed counselor. I work best with clients who are eager to change and dedicated to the therapy journey. The success of our work together largely depends on your commitment to participate, which might sometimes bring about emotional discomfort. As we explore distressing memories and recognize the emotions tied to them, you may experience strong feelings like anger, sadness, or anxiety. Although I can't guarantee changes to your behavior or situation, I promise to support you and strive to understand you completely.
I work with adults who find themselves in seasons of transition—whether that's a change in identity, relationships, career, family, health, or purpose. These moments can leave you questioning who you are, where you're headed, or how to move forward. I believe transitions aren't about losing yourself; they're opportunities to discover more of who you've always been. Together, we'll create a supportive space to better understand your experiences, strengthen your emotional resilience, and take intentional steps toward a life that feels more aligned with who you are becoming.
I work with adults who find themselves in seasons of transition—whether that's a change in identity, relationships, career, family, health, or purpose. These moments can leave you questioning who you are, where you're headed, or how to move forward. I believe transitions aren't about losing yourself; they're opportunities to discover more of who you've always been. Together, we'll create a supportive space to better understand your experiences, strengthen your emotional resilience, and take intentional steps toward a life that feels more aligned with who you are becoming.
Kay Kelley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA, LCAS
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am queer, sex-positive, kink-affirming, and knowledgeable about non-monogamy.
I collaborate with my clients in our work together, drawing from a variety of methods. I believe every individual is an expert in their life and I have a collaborative approach to the therapeutic process. I utilize EMDR, DBT, somatic awareness, ACT, mindfulness, and resourcing techniques to help clients overcome PTSD, addiction, depression, and anxiety.
I am queer, sex-positive, kink-affirming, and knowledgeable about non-monogamy.
I collaborate with my clients in our work together, drawing from a variety of methods. I believe every individual is an expert in their life and I have a collaborative approach to the therapeutic process. I utilize EMDR, DBT, somatic awareness, ACT, mindfulness, and resourcing techniques to help clients overcome PTSD, addiction, depression, and anxiety.
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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.