LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Carrboro, NC
I specialize in relationship difficulties, anxiety, and LGBTQ/ queer health.
I do therapy because I believe that authentic, supportive connection is how we heal and grow.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked for the past 10 years with young people and adults to provide supportive care. Currently accepting both individual clients and couples.
I specialize in relationship difficulties, anxiety, and LGBTQ/ queer health.
I do therapy because I believe that authentic, supportive connection is how we heal and grow.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked for the past 10 years with young people and adults to provide supportive care. Currently accepting both individual clients and couples.
Sometimes it feels like no matter what we do or how hard we try, we are treading water just to keep our head above the surface. We get stuck in patterns of behaving, thinking, relating, and coping that no longer serve us. We feel hopelessness, shame, fear, and self-doubt, keeping us from the things we need most- connection, vulnerability, and meaning. In this place, it is hard to see a way out and we feel helpless to make a change. We lose sight of who we are, what we value, and what brings us joy and contentment. My goal is to help you get “unstuck” so that you can engage more fully in your life.
Sometimes it feels like no matter what we do or how hard we try, we are treading water just to keep our head above the surface. We get stuck in patterns of behaving, thinking, relating, and coping that no longer serve us. We feel hopelessness, shame, fear, and self-doubt, keeping us from the things we need most- connection, vulnerability, and meaning. In this place, it is hard to see a way out and we feel helpless to make a change. We lose sight of who we are, what we value, and what brings us joy and contentment. My goal is to help you get “unstuck” so that you can engage more fully in your life.
Limited virtual available! There's no need to carry the weight of trauma, isolation, or chronic illness alone. You might be exhausted by looking for support, unsure of where to start, or wondering if therapy will even help. Maybe you've had to explain your pronouns, gender, sexuality, or cultural background over and over when you just want therapy. I know how painful that is. I want you to know that you're not alone.
You deserve a space where you feel safe, valued, and empowered. If you’re stuck in survival mode, disconnected from life, I want to help you find your strength, confidence, and purpose.
Limited virtual available! There's no need to carry the weight of trauma, isolation, or chronic illness alone. You might be exhausted by looking for support, unsure of where to start, or wondering if therapy will even help. Maybe you've had to explain your pronouns, gender, sexuality, or cultural background over and over when you just want therapy. I know how painful that is. I want you to know that you're not alone.
You deserve a space where you feel safe, valued, and empowered. If you’re stuck in survival mode, disconnected from life, I want to help you find your strength, confidence, and purpose.
My work is anti-racist, body-neutral, and queer, neuro- and kink-affirming.
Therapy is, at its core, about connection. The relationship between you and your therapist becomes a powerful space to build trust, repair, and be fully seen in vulnerability. Within that safety, there’s room for every part of you, allowing you to deepen authentic connection and transform how you relate to yourself, others, and the world.
My work often includes parts work and imagery as a way to explore defenses and create more compassion for all parts of you. I also specialize in sex therapy, supporting clients with sexual functioning, desire differences, shame, non-monogamy and poly dynamics, and healing from sexual trauma.
My work is anti-racist, body-neutral, and queer, neuro- and kink-affirming.
Therapy is, at its core, about connection. The relationship between you and your therapist becomes a powerful space to build trust, repair, and be fully seen in vulnerability. Within that safety, there’s room for every part of you, allowing you to deepen authentic connection and transform how you relate to yourself, others, and the world.
My work often includes parts work and imagery as a way to explore defenses and create more compassion for all parts of you. I also specialize in sex therapy, supporting clients with sexual functioning, desire differences, shame, non-monogamy and poly dynamics, and healing from sexual trauma.
Let’s be honest...scrolling through therapist profiles is weirdly exhausting. Everyone says they’re compassionate, everyone uses the word “authentic,” and eventually, it all starts to blur. So here’s the deal: I’m not here to fix you, be your cheerleader, or feed you toxic positivity. I’m here to help you sort through the mess, with honesty, curiosity, and maybe a little sarcasm. Okay... maybe a lot of sarcasm.
Let’s be honest...scrolling through therapist profiles is weirdly exhausting. Everyone says they’re compassionate, everyone uses the word “authentic,” and eventually, it all starts to blur. So here’s the deal: I’m not here to fix you, be your cheerleader, or feed you toxic positivity. I’m here to help you sort through the mess, with honesty, curiosity, and maybe a little sarcasm. Okay... maybe a lot of sarcasm.
I work with young adults, college students, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, transgender and nonbinary folx, and neurodivergent adults with ADHD or autism.
When we ignore or deny the things that upset us most, the more power and control we attribute to them. How often do you suppress or push away painful feelings, intrusive thoughts, shame, or chronic suicidality? Rather than avoid what’s causing our pain, fear, and discomfort, it's crucial that we stop and ask ourselves why we’re avoiding the things that make us human. When we ignore the physical and cognitive messages our bodies communicate to us, we risk neglecting what our bodies need to heal and thrive, thus denying ourselves the chance to succeed and live a value-driven and purposeful life.
I work with young adults, college students, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, transgender and nonbinary folx, and neurodivergent adults with ADHD or autism.
When we ignore or deny the things that upset us most, the more power and control we attribute to them. How often do you suppress or push away painful feelings, intrusive thoughts, shame, or chronic suicidality? Rather than avoid what’s causing our pain, fear, and discomfort, it's crucial that we stop and ask ourselves why we’re avoiding the things that make us human. When we ignore the physical and cognitive messages our bodies communicate to us, we risk neglecting what our bodies need to heal and thrive, thus denying ourselves the chance to succeed and live a value-driven and purposeful life.
LGBTQIA folks are welcome!
I help clients identify a source of wisdom and wellness within themselves. I offer warmth, honest human connection, and my own experiential understanding of the mind from two decades practicing meditation. Anyone who is looking for a path out of suffering is welcome.
LGBTQIA folks are welcome!
I help clients identify a source of wisdom and wellness within themselves. I offer warmth, honest human connection, and my own experiential understanding of the mind from two decades practicing meditation. Anyone who is looking for a path out of suffering is welcome.
Couples Communication Expert Kenny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
14 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you and your partner stay stuck in a pattern of conflict and miscommunication no matter what you do? Are you exhausted from pretending like your relationship is okay, but in reality you’re walking on eggshells, waiting for the next blowup? When your relationship is in crisis, it can leave you feeling uncertain and deeply anxious about the future. Sleepless nights and emotional turmoil have you on edge, wondering how you'll manage if "just one more thing" happens. As a therapist with 25 years of experience, I understand the toll that relationship distress and conflict can take on your mental and physical health.
Do you and your partner stay stuck in a pattern of conflict and miscommunication no matter what you do? Are you exhausted from pretending like your relationship is okay, but in reality you’re walking on eggshells, waiting for the next blowup? When your relationship is in crisis, it can leave you feeling uncertain and deeply anxious about the future. Sleepless nights and emotional turmoil have you on edge, wondering how you'll manage if "just one more thing" happens. As a therapist with 25 years of experience, I understand the toll that relationship distress and conflict can take on your mental and physical health.
People often engage with therapy when life feels out of balance: there’s a sadness or disconnectedness they can’t shake, or a mind so active it seems impossible to slow down; there are problems with romantic or sexual desire; there are questions about who one is, what one wants, or even how to want in the first place. My approach to therapy is primarily psychoanalytic. I listen closely to language, helping people hear and understand themselves in radically new ways. I also work to help people discover more intentional and effective modes of relating — to thought, emotion, physiology, and other people.
People often engage with therapy when life feels out of balance: there’s a sadness or disconnectedness they can’t shake, or a mind so active it seems impossible to slow down; there are problems with romantic or sexual desire; there are questions about who one is, what one wants, or even how to want in the first place. My approach to therapy is primarily psychoanalytic. I listen closely to language, helping people hear and understand themselves in radically new ways. I also work to help people discover more intentional and effective modes of relating — to thought, emotion, physiology, and other people.
My practice is explicitly trauma-informed, collaborative, client-centered, neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQIA affirming, liberation-focused, and centers anti-oppressive praxis.
Exhausted from anxiously battling against the current? I'm here to support you in finding better ways to move through the heaviness, and strengthen your ability to navigate the state of the world while still finding joy, ease, love, belonging, and meaningful resistance to harmful systems. Feeling disconnected from one’s sense of self and body, from others, from community, can lead us to feel empty, aching and traumatized. Repairing connections can help us feel safer in our own bodies. We'll work through shame to help you feel safer, and be braver, more resilient, and more deeply connected to yourself and the people around you.
My practice is explicitly trauma-informed, collaborative, client-centered, neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQIA affirming, liberation-focused, and centers anti-oppressive praxis.
Exhausted from anxiously battling against the current? I'm here to support you in finding better ways to move through the heaviness, and strengthen your ability to navigate the state of the world while still finding joy, ease, love, belonging, and meaningful resistance to harmful systems. Feeling disconnected from one’s sense of self and body, from others, from community, can lead us to feel empty, aching and traumatized. Repairing connections can help us feel safer in our own bodies. We'll work through shame to help you feel safer, and be braver, more resilient, and more deeply connected to yourself and the people around you.
As a queer therapist, I’m committed to providing care that is HAES-aligned, anti-racist, anti-ableist, and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Most people don’t come to therapy because something is “wrong” with them. They come because something feels off in their relationships. Maybe you and your partner are stuck in the same argument, things feel tense or disconnected at home, or you’re feeling overwhelmed trying to navigate conflict, limits, or communication.
I specialize in helping couples, families, and individuals make sense of these patterns and find new ways of relating that feel more grounded, connected, and sustainable.
As a queer therapist, I’m committed to providing care that is HAES-aligned, anti-racist, anti-ableist, and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Most people don’t come to therapy because something is “wrong” with them. They come because something feels off in their relationships. Maybe you and your partner are stuck in the same argument, things feel tense or disconnected at home, or you’re feeling overwhelmed trying to navigate conflict, limits, or communication.
I specialize in helping couples, families, and individuals make sense of these patterns and find new ways of relating that feel more grounded, connected, and sustainable.
I'm LGBTQIA+ affirming and committed to creating a safe, supportive space for all.
I’m supposed to be telling you how I’m going to help you… but first, you should know I have two cats, love a good trail run, and can’t resist love-themed reality TV.
We all face difficult moments that require grace, patience, and self-compassion. As a strengths-focused therapist, I aim to create a warm, supportive environment where you can feel your emotions freely and begin to understand and shift patterns that no longer serve you. Therapy should be a collaborative process - I’m here to walk alongside you while helping you tap into your own insight and resilience. I specialize in working with folks 14+.
I'm LGBTQIA+ affirming and committed to creating a safe, supportive space for all.
I’m supposed to be telling you how I’m going to help you… but first, you should know I have two cats, love a good trail run, and can’t resist love-themed reality TV.
We all face difficult moments that require grace, patience, and self-compassion. As a strengths-focused therapist, I aim to create a warm, supportive environment where you can feel your emotions freely and begin to understand and shift patterns that no longer serve you. Therapy should be a collaborative process - I’m here to walk alongside you while helping you tap into your own insight and resilience. I specialize in working with folks 14+.
Same girl, same...you've done some work but you're ready to go deeper. You've tried this and that, but you're still anxious. All you want is a safe space with these horrors going on. You're trying to make 2026 different, but feel stuck. You're ready to find a place where you can say how you're really doing. You're determined and you've made the decision to take care of yourself, to get the help you've needed. What if you could connect to someone who could truly see how you're doing and not pass judgment? And what if having someone wisely walk with you will help your life improve?
Same girl, same...you've done some work but you're ready to go deeper. You've tried this and that, but you're still anxious. All you want is a safe space with these horrors going on. You're trying to make 2026 different, but feel stuck. You're ready to find a place where you can say how you're really doing. You're determined and you've made the decision to take care of yourself, to get the help you've needed. What if you could connect to someone who could truly see how you're doing and not pass judgment? And what if having someone wisely walk with you will help your life improve?
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted constantly? Isolated and alone because you don’t want to burden your friends or family with your problems? Or maybe you don’t know quite how to name why you feel this way or how to talk about it. Well, there is good news - therapy is the place to explore these challenging thoughts and feelings. I’ve worked in mental health since 2016, helping people of all ages, backgrounds, and challenges. I approach mental health challenges with a holistic mindset to help identify what we can change, inside of our control, and increase resilience.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted constantly? Isolated and alone because you don’t want to burden your friends or family with your problems? Or maybe you don’t know quite how to name why you feel this way or how to talk about it. Well, there is good news - therapy is the place to explore these challenging thoughts and feelings. I’ve worked in mental health since 2016, helping people of all ages, backgrounds, and challenges. I approach mental health challenges with a holistic mindset to help identify what we can change, inside of our control, and increase resilience.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about what they want next. Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware people navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, identity questions, or intimacy concerns. Together, we explore patterns, improve communication, and create meaningful change through insight, experimentation, and radical acceptance. Therapy is about creating different outcomes, acceptance and taking authorship of your story.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about what they want next. Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware people navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, identity questions, or intimacy concerns. Together, we explore patterns, improve communication, and create meaningful change through insight, experimentation, and radical acceptance. Therapy is about creating different outcomes, acceptance and taking authorship of your story.
I am also passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ youth, teens, and their families.
Life and relationships can be stressful or painful at times. I am passionate about working with families, romantic partnerships, and individuals to move through the stress and pain towards healing and authentic connection. I specialize in working with families of adolescents, romantic partnerships, and individuals through a systemic lens. I will work with you to reconnect to your personal and relational strengths to address the concerns you bring with you to therapy. The therapy modalities that I pull from are Emotionally Focused Therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, structural therapy, and mindfulness.
I am also passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ youth, teens, and their families.
Life and relationships can be stressful or painful at times. I am passionate about working with families, romantic partnerships, and individuals to move through the stress and pain towards healing and authentic connection. I specialize in working with families of adolescents, romantic partnerships, and individuals through a systemic lens. I will work with you to reconnect to your personal and relational strengths to address the concerns you bring with you to therapy. The therapy modalities that I pull from are Emotionally Focused Therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, structural therapy, and mindfulness.
The journey into parenthood can be joyous, exciting, overwhelming, overstimulating, and lonely all at the same time. In each phase of parenthood, the challenges change, relationships with partners evolve, and family dynamics may shift which can feel disorienting. I am a Qualified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist with a decade of experience helping adults navigate life transitions, relationships struggles and mental health challenges. I am passionate about working with parents as they navigate the journey of parenthood. I believe that the foundation of therapy is a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect.
The journey into parenthood can be joyous, exciting, overwhelming, overstimulating, and lonely all at the same time. In each phase of parenthood, the challenges change, relationships with partners evolve, and family dynamics may shift which can feel disorienting. I am a Qualified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist with a decade of experience helping adults navigate life transitions, relationships struggles and mental health challenges. I am passionate about working with parents as they navigate the journey of parenthood. I believe that the foundation of therapy is a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect.
Societal constructs have taught us to devalue Black women, individuals from communities of color, and those with LGBTQIA identities.
Hi! I'm a North Carolina-based therapist, and at the heart of my work is a deep seated belief that every person deserves to thrive. Many of us are carrying more than anyone realizes. Which is why I am committed to creating an inclusive space where we can do the work of empowering you to live a life you’re proud of.
Societal constructs have taught us to devalue Black women, individuals from communities of color, and those with LGBTQIA identities.
Hi! I'm a North Carolina-based therapist, and at the heart of my work is a deep seated belief that every person deserves to thrive. Many of us are carrying more than anyone realizes. Which is why I am committed to creating an inclusive space where we can do the work of empowering you to live a life you’re proud of.
I am LGBTQ+ friendly.
Congratulations on seeking help for yourself through psychotherapy! I believe that we are all able to make the changes we want to make and therapy is an ideal place to get the support to do that. I have been practicing psychotherapy since 2001, and have been in private practice since 2007. I have worked in both a public mental health clinic counseling adults and at two local universities counseling college and graduate school students. I have a Master's degree in Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Wellesley College in Massachusetts.
I am LGBTQ+ friendly.
Congratulations on seeking help for yourself through psychotherapy! I believe that we are all able to make the changes we want to make and therapy is an ideal place to get the support to do that. I have been practicing psychotherapy since 2001, and have been in private practice since 2007. I have worked in both a public mental health clinic counseling adults and at two local universities counseling college and graduate school students. I have a Master's degree in Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Wellesley College in Massachusetts.
Anne Lloyd Batchelder, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and Pennsylvania offering psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and families. She is committed to helping individuals by using a collaborative, strength based, client-centered approach. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the New School for Social Research and received her Masters in Social Work from Hunter College in New York. She has over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families in a variety of settings, including: clinics, schools, community-based organizations, and inpatient treatment programs.
Anne Lloyd Batchelder, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and Pennsylvania offering psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and families. She is committed to helping individuals by using a collaborative, strength based, client-centered approach. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the New School for Social Research and received her Masters in Social Work from Hunter College in New York. She has over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families in a variety of settings, including: clinics, schools, community-based organizations, and inpatient treatment programs.
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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.