LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Cary, NC
Hannah Johnson
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) who offers therapy to adolescents, adults, seniors with a primary focus on trauma, as well as addiction, neurodivergence, life transitions, LGBTQ+ and gender identity issues, and other life stressors. My work in community mental health provided me the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients and presenting issues. I am excited to bring those skills into my practice!
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) who offers therapy to adolescents, adults, seniors with a primary focus on trauma, as well as addiction, neurodivergence, life transitions, LGBTQ+ and gender identity issues, and other life stressors. My work in community mental health provided me the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients and presenting issues. I am excited to bring those skills into my practice!
Jasmin K Ahluwalia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST, L2 IFST, L1 CGT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511 (Online Only)
I have experience working with diverse populations, including the LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, those who have experienced trauma, individuals exploring sexual and gender identity, & those with alternative relationship structures.
“You are perfect the way you are and you can always grow and do better” This statement is central to my approach and the kind of space I create for my clients. Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and stressful, but self-acceptance and self-love free us to build the skills we need to cope with relationships, family, work, and life. This journey is not easy. It requires self-reflection, awareness, exploration of thoughts and feelings, and a willingness to change. As a therapist, I believe that our mental health, sex life, and relationships are all interconnected and approach therapy from a holistic perspective.
I have experience working with diverse populations, including the LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, those who have experienced trauma, individuals exploring sexual and gender identity, & those with alternative relationship structures.
“You are perfect the way you are and you can always grow and do better” This statement is central to my approach and the kind of space I create for my clients. Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and stressful, but self-acceptance and self-love free us to build the skills we need to cope with relationships, family, work, and life. This journey is not easy. It requires self-reflection, awareness, exploration of thoughts and feelings, and a willingness to change. As a therapist, I believe that our mental health, sex life, and relationships are all interconnected and approach therapy from a holistic perspective.
While I specialize in working with college and university students and with LGBTQ+ concerns, I do work with adults of any walk of life, affirming gender and sexual diversity, racial and ethnic identities and all manner of relationship make-ups - poly and kink aware in particular.
Accepting new clients - Something isn’t working, maybe your mind has been racing and you don’t know how to quiet it down, maybe painful feelings keep you up at night or you don't know what you really want your life to be. If you're thinking you'd like some help figuring out what is going on and how you can create change in your life, I'm happy to use my experience as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor to provide the support and information you could find useful. My clients have told me they left therapy understanding themselves better, feeling more confident they can manage their emotions and improved at work or school.
While I specialize in working with college and university students and with LGBTQ+ concerns, I do work with adults of any walk of life, affirming gender and sexual diversity, racial and ethnic identities and all manner of relationship make-ups - poly and kink aware in particular.
Accepting new clients - Something isn’t working, maybe your mind has been racing and you don’t know how to quiet it down, maybe painful feelings keep you up at night or you don't know what you really want your life to be. If you're thinking you'd like some help figuring out what is going on and how you can create change in your life, I'm happy to use my experience as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor to provide the support and information you could find useful. My clients have told me they left therapy understanding themselves better, feeling more confident they can manage their emotions and improved at work or school.
Cat Salemi
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511 (Online Only)
You’ve been looking a therapist who doesn’t try to put you in a box, and is genuinely curious about YOUR lived experience. You want therapy to be based on an empathic connection, with goals for how you want to heal or grow. You want your experience navigating your gender, sexuality, neurodiversity, and experience living in this society to be deeply witnessed. I’m experienced in helping individuals with ADHD and on the autism spectrum, using a non-pathological and neurodiversity-based approach. I am passionate about helping transgender, non-binary, and neurodiverse individuals find happiness and live life as their authentic selves.
You’ve been looking a therapist who doesn’t try to put you in a box, and is genuinely curious about YOUR lived experience. You want therapy to be based on an empathic connection, with goals for how you want to heal or grow. You want your experience navigating your gender, sexuality, neurodiversity, and experience living in this society to be deeply witnessed. I’m experienced in helping individuals with ADHD and on the autism spectrum, using a non-pathological and neurodiversity-based approach. I am passionate about helping transgender, non-binary, and neurodiverse individuals find happiness and live life as their authentic selves.
Stephens Whitehurst
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
Waitlist for new clients
As a neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I value the importance of a safe, non-judgmental, and warm environment where you feel genuinely accepted and respected. I regard building a partnership with my clients as essential to creating and achieving their therapeutic goals. My passion involves working with neurodivergent clients of all ages. I have over nine years of experience working with autistic individuals with co-occurring mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, OCD, and depression. Additionally, I have experience working with individuals with other developmental as well as physical disabilities.
As a neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I value the importance of a safe, non-judgmental, and warm environment where you feel genuinely accepted and respected. I regard building a partnership with my clients as essential to creating and achieving their therapeutic goals. My passion involves working with neurodivergent clients of all ages. I have over nine years of experience working with autistic individuals with co-occurring mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, OCD, and depression. Additionally, I have experience working with individuals with other developmental as well as physical disabilities.
As an LGBTQIA+ sex therapist with personal and professional experience in the neurodiverse community, I use a system theory and strength-based approach with clients to work through challenges related to relationship boundaries, familial conflict, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual health, anxiety, depression and healing from sexual trauma.
Sex has long been considered a taboo topic and so is often difficult to talk about. I believe it’s important to openly engage in vulnerable discussions about sex, sexuality, and gender. By doing so, we can work together to break down stigmas and create easier access to education and resources, ultimately leading to better sexual health and wellness. At Carolina Sexual Wellness Center, I welcome the opportunity to foster open dialogue with my clients, especially those from underrepresented groups with intersecting identities who lack easy access to tailored sexual health resources.
As an LGBTQIA+ sex therapist with personal and professional experience in the neurodiverse community, I use a system theory and strength-based approach with clients to work through challenges related to relationship boundaries, familial conflict, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual health, anxiety, depression and healing from sexual trauma.
Sex has long been considered a taboo topic and so is often difficult to talk about. I believe it’s important to openly engage in vulnerable discussions about sex, sexuality, and gender. By doing so, we can work together to break down stigmas and create easier access to education and resources, ultimately leading to better sexual health and wellness. At Carolina Sexual Wellness Center, I welcome the opportunity to foster open dialogue with my clients, especially those from underrepresented groups with intersecting identities who lack easy access to tailored sexual health resources.
Accepting virtual midday sessions on Monday & Fridays! By integrating a strengths-based approach to counseling, I focus on clients ingrained power and how they can use personal attributes to live a life that this authentic to their own self-imposed values. By using humor & creating a warm non-judgmental environment I embrace each client’s unique needs with enthusiasm and determination. My passion is to help women & those in the LGBTQIA+ community reclaim their identities, find their voices, and learn how to harness their inner power in an uplifting and therapeutic manner. All are welcome here!
Accepting virtual midday sessions on Monday & Fridays! By integrating a strengths-based approach to counseling, I focus on clients ingrained power and how they can use personal attributes to live a life that this authentic to their own self-imposed values. By using humor & creating a warm non-judgmental environment I embrace each client’s unique needs with enthusiasm and determination. My passion is to help women & those in the LGBTQIA+ community reclaim their identities, find their voices, and learn how to harness their inner power in an uplifting and therapeutic manner. All are welcome here!
Some of my specialties consist of working with LGBTQIA+ community, ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, and stress.
Book now by clicking the website. Clients may be apprehensive about what a therapeutic experience may look and feel like. I am committed to helping them realize that the foundation of counseling is a conversation between two individuals in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space. I build collaborative relationships with clients, offering them tools and strategies to help navigate life's complexities, build resilience, and develop the skills needed to reach their full potential. I have provided therapy in a range of settings, including community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient settings, and private sector.
Some of my specialties consist of working with LGBTQIA+ community, ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, and stress.
Book now by clicking the website. Clients may be apprehensive about what a therapeutic experience may look and feel like. I am committed to helping them realize that the foundation of counseling is a conversation between two individuals in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space. I build collaborative relationships with clients, offering them tools and strategies to help navigate life's complexities, build resilience, and develop the skills needed to reach their full potential. I have provided therapy in a range of settings, including community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient settings, and private sector.
Tim Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSAT, CMAT, CPTT, LCSW
Verified Verified
22 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511 (Online Only)
Non-judgmental, compassionate care that is sex-positive and LGBTQ+ safe.
Infidelity? Porn addiction? Sex addiction? Trauma? These issues can be tough to deal with, but I can help. I have specialized training so that you're not wasting your time and money. Not just talk, talk, talk that gets you nowhere. I used evidence-based treatments so that you're feeling better soon. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I'm trained in many addictions and compulsive behavior, as well as substance addictions. Most therapists aren't trained in all these issues. I offer EMDR trauma therapy, as well. There is hope.
Non-judgmental, compassionate care that is sex-positive and LGBTQ+ safe.
Infidelity? Porn addiction? Sex addiction? Trauma? These issues can be tough to deal with, but I can help. I have specialized training so that you're not wasting your time and money. Not just talk, talk, talk that gets you nowhere. I used evidence-based treatments so that you're feeling better soon. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I'm trained in many addictions and compulsive behavior, as well as substance addictions. Most therapists aren't trained in all these issues. I offer EMDR trauma therapy, as well. There is hope.
In times of great vulnerability, mind-body awareness, self-compassion and insight guide the way to healing, self-empowerment and renewed purpose. We all carry these capacities within. My approach combines evidence-based clinical, holistic and mindfulness-based methodologies grounded in the leading-edge neuroscience of emotional wellbeing and personal growth. I am LGBTQ+ -affirming and committed to serving clients that reflect diversity in racial and cultural identity, gender identity, sexual orientation and stage of life.
In times of great vulnerability, mind-body awareness, self-compassion and insight guide the way to healing, self-empowerment and renewed purpose. We all carry these capacities within. My approach combines evidence-based clinical, holistic and mindfulness-based methodologies grounded in the leading-edge neuroscience of emotional wellbeing and personal growth. I am LGBTQ+ -affirming and committed to serving clients that reflect diversity in racial and cultural identity, gender identity, sexual orientation and stage of life.
As a queer individual who has navigated the non-linear path of identity exploration, I understand the profound influence that people, cultures, and environments have on our lives.
Are societal pressures and expectations keeping you from living your most authentic life? Perhaps you're navigating a life transition that has you exploring your values, relationships, or upbringing. Maybe you're feeling disconnected from yourself, your partner, or your family. Whatever brings you here, I believe everyone deserves a space to reconcile, grow, and redefine what it means to live a fulfilling life that truly resonates with them. My passion lies in helping clients confront the complexities of being human in a world that often pushes us into rigid molds of how we should live, feel, and act.
As a queer individual who has navigated the non-linear path of identity exploration, I understand the profound influence that people, cultures, and environments have on our lives.
Are societal pressures and expectations keeping you from living your most authentic life? Perhaps you're navigating a life transition that has you exploring your values, relationships, or upbringing. Maybe you're feeling disconnected from yourself, your partner, or your family. Whatever brings you here, I believe everyone deserves a space to reconcile, grow, and redefine what it means to live a fulfilling life that truly resonates with them. My passion lies in helping clients confront the complexities of being human in a world that often pushes us into rigid molds of how we should live, feel, and act.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511 (Online Only)
As a Black, Queer, Millennial therapist, I am passionate about providing relatable therapy to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Millennials.
What could your life be without the shame and guilt of childhood trauma? You are struggling to feel worthy of love. You are uncertain of how to give it and often wondering if you will ever find a relationship that just feels good. I get it. It is so difficult to surround yourself with love in adulthood when the people who raised you didn't do so for you in childhood. Come and work with me. I'll help you heal your inner child and break cycles of intergenerational trauma, so that you can build a life and relationships that you will love.
As a Black, Queer, Millennial therapist, I am passionate about providing relatable therapy to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Millennials.
What could your life be without the shame and guilt of childhood trauma? You are struggling to feel worthy of love. You are uncertain of how to give it and often wondering if you will ever find a relationship that just feels good. I get it. It is so difficult to surround yourself with love in adulthood when the people who raised you didn't do so for you in childhood. Come and work with me. I'll help you heal your inner child and break cycles of intergenerational trauma, so that you can build a life and relationships that you will love.
Stephanie Lewis-Myers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27519 (Online Only)
My lived experience as a highly sensitive, introverted, chronically ill, queer woman has given me experience with the messages our world tells us about what it means to be different –- that we are somehow broken or unworthy.
I offer down-to-earth online therapy in NC for anxious creatives, healers, witchy types and LGBTQ+ folx struggling with self-doubt, to help them discover their magic and live more authentically. Is perfectionism is holding you back from taking that next step? Need to set better boundaries but feeling like its a lost cause? Overthinking leaving you feeling burnt out and over it? Wouldn’t it be nice if all those critical voices could chill out and give you some peace? Regardless of how self-doubt is showing up in your day to day, we can work together to find your strengths, trust your intuition, and recognize your unique gifts.
My lived experience as a highly sensitive, introverted, chronically ill, queer woman has given me experience with the messages our world tells us about what it means to be different –- that we are somehow broken or unworthy.
I offer down-to-earth online therapy in NC for anxious creatives, healers, witchy types and LGBTQ+ folx struggling with self-doubt, to help them discover their magic and live more authentically. Is perfectionism is holding you back from taking that next step? Need to set better boundaries but feeling like its a lost cause? Overthinking leaving you feeling burnt out and over it? Wouldn’t it be nice if all those critical voices could chill out and give you some peace? Regardless of how self-doubt is showing up in your day to day, we can work together to find your strengths, trust your intuition, and recognize your unique gifts.
William Lehrer
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Hi, my name is William. I am a gender affirming, culturally competent therapist that works with both individuals and families. I want to thank you for taking this step to receive the support that you deserve! I work with a range of clients including those struggling with depression and anxiety, issues with social skills, transitioning from adolescence to adulthood, parenting skills, general stress, and LGBTQ and gender concerns. I am passionate about working with neurodivergent clients, including people on the Autism spectrum, and their parents/guardians.
Hi, my name is William. I am a gender affirming, culturally competent therapist that works with both individuals and families. I want to thank you for taking this step to receive the support that you deserve! I work with a range of clients including those struggling with depression and anxiety, issues with social skills, transitioning from adolescence to adulthood, parenting skills, general stress, and LGBTQ and gender concerns. I am passionate about working with neurodivergent clients, including people on the Autism spectrum, and their parents/guardians.
Compassionate and confidential counseling and psychological testing for children, teens, and adults. Are you struggling with life stressors, grief, trauma, loss, or social/relationship problems? We can help. Do you need therapy for bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, or depression? We can help with that too. Do you need psychological testing for ADHD, LD, or mental disorders? You guessed it - we can help. We are gender affirming, LGBTQ+ friendly, and we welcome all races, ethnicities, religions, cultures, abilities. We don't claim to specialize in everything, but we will do our best to match you to a great therapist.
Compassionate and confidential counseling and psychological testing for children, teens, and adults. Are you struggling with life stressors, grief, trauma, loss, or social/relationship problems? We can help. Do you need therapy for bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, or depression? We can help with that too. Do you need psychological testing for ADHD, LD, or mental disorders? You guessed it - we can help. We are gender affirming, LGBTQ+ friendly, and we welcome all races, ethnicities, religions, cultures, abilities. We don't claim to specialize in everything, but we will do our best to match you to a great therapist.
Shannon D'Ambrosio
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA, CRC, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
The journey to achieving wellness is unique to each individual. As your therapist, I am here to help you navigate life's complexities by harnessing your inner strengths and capabilities. I strive to create a sincere, nonjudgmental space where you can freely explore your needs, goals, and obstacles affecting your well-being. When you feel heard, accepted, and valued in the therapeutic space, transformative change and healing can truly occur. I assist individuals with diverse needs: substance use, chronic pain & disability, PTSD/trauma, depression/mood disorders, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, self-esteem, and LGBTQIA+ support.
The journey to achieving wellness is unique to each individual. As your therapist, I am here to help you navigate life's complexities by harnessing your inner strengths and capabilities. I strive to create a sincere, nonjudgmental space where you can freely explore your needs, goals, and obstacles affecting your well-being. When you feel heard, accepted, and valued in the therapeutic space, transformative change and healing can truly occur. I assist individuals with diverse needs: substance use, chronic pain & disability, PTSD/trauma, depression/mood disorders, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, self-esteem, and LGBTQIA+ support.
I've worked in a number of settings and my clients have included students, LGBTQIA, parents, veterans, people with disabilities, creatives, professionals and people struggling with or in recovery from addiction or other compulsive behaviors.
Life can be painful and in our efforts to cope, it's easy to get caught in self defeating patterns of thought, emotion and behavior. Sometimes, our challenges will resolve on their own and other times we need to address them more directly. It's hard to reach out, to admit we don't have it all together, but seeking therapy is a wise choice that takes incredible courage. I commend you for taking this step and promise to do my best to offer you a safe space to share your unique story, to heal and to grow.
I've worked in a number of settings and my clients have included students, LGBTQIA, parents, veterans, people with disabilities, creatives, professionals and people struggling with or in recovery from addiction or other compulsive behaviors.
Life can be painful and in our efforts to cope, it's easy to get caught in self defeating patterns of thought, emotion and behavior. Sometimes, our challenges will resolve on their own and other times we need to address them more directly. It's hard to reach out, to admit we don't have it all together, but seeking therapy is a wise choice that takes incredible courage. I commend you for taking this step and promise to do my best to offer you a safe space to share your unique story, to heal and to grow.
Sabrina Longley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
I am proudly LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodivergent affirming, and fat positive.
Fat, Black, Neurodivergent, Queer. This is your safe space to feel seen, heard, validated, affirmed, and celebrated. Experiencing oppression, a lack of safety in who you are, living in a world deeply not made for you. I understand how painful this can be, and I also understand that it’s possible to build your own world. Surrounded by the right people, and with a profound sense of self-worth. As you go through life your relationship with others and even yourself can bring stress, anger, hopelessness, and other emotions which become too much to handle alone.
I am proudly LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodivergent affirming, and fat positive.
Fat, Black, Neurodivergent, Queer. This is your safe space to feel seen, heard, validated, affirmed, and celebrated. Experiencing oppression, a lack of safety in who you are, living in a world deeply not made for you. I understand how painful this can be, and I also understand that it’s possible to build your own world. Surrounded by the right people, and with a profound sense of self-worth. As you go through life your relationship with others and even yourself can bring stress, anger, hopelessness, and other emotions which become too much to handle alone.
Haley Rognstad
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NARM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Couples therapy is queer, poly, and kink friendly.
Accepting Waitlist Clients as of 10/29/24 . I am passionate about assisting my clients in unlocking their inner wisdom and striving for balance in their lives. I enjoy working with adults of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds. I have experience assisting individuals with trauma and complex trauma (relational, physical, sexual, and emotional), spiritual trauma, childhood trauma, chronic pain, neurodivergence and adult diagnosed/self-diangosed autism, difficult life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ specific stressors. I work through an antiopppresive, health at every size, and neurodivergent affirming lens.
Couples therapy is queer, poly, and kink friendly.
Accepting Waitlist Clients as of 10/29/24 . I am passionate about assisting my clients in unlocking their inner wisdom and striving for balance in their lives. I enjoy working with adults of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds. I have experience assisting individuals with trauma and complex trauma (relational, physical, sexual, and emotional), spiritual trauma, childhood trauma, chronic pain, neurodivergence and adult diagnosed/self-diangosed autism, difficult life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ specific stressors. I work through an antiopppresive, health at every size, and neurodivergent affirming lens.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or struggling with your emotions, then you have come to the right therapist. I am dedicated to helping my clients work through their journey and help them live a more balanced life. I offer both individual and couples counseling. It’s okay to admit that you need help. However, you may not know where to start. Together we can create a unique plan for you to start your mental health journey. I work with adults, couples, and teens. I support members of the LGBTQ community, and Black and Indigenous People Of Color.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or struggling with your emotions, then you have come to the right therapist. I am dedicated to helping my clients work through their journey and help them live a more balanced life. I offer both individual and couples counseling. It’s okay to admit that you need help. However, you may not know where to start. Together we can create a unique plan for you to start your mental health journey. I work with adults, couples, and teens. I support members of the LGBTQ community, and Black and Indigenous People Of Color.
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