Transgender Therapists in Charlotte, NC
Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety about the holidays? Dreading putting on a fake smile for toxic family members at Christmas dinner? Struggling with your choice to not even show up to the family function? We got you. We are a team of trauma experts who specialize in helping Millennials ditch the shame and guilt of childhood trauma and to build the confidence and self-esteem needed to kick toxic friends and family to the curb.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety about the holidays? Dreading putting on a fake smile for toxic family members at Christmas dinner? Struggling with your choice to not even show up to the family function? We got you. We are a team of trauma experts who specialize in helping Millennials ditch the shame and guilt of childhood trauma and to build the confidence and self-esteem needed to kick toxic friends and family to the curb.
Have you become so used to being the strong one that you’ve forgotten what it’s feels like to ask for support? On the outside, you seem to have it together. You’re successful, dependable, and everyone comes to you for advice. But behind the scenes, you’re exhausted from trying to meet everyone’s expectations while quietly questioning yourself.
Many of my clients struggle with confidence, boundaries, dating, people-pleasing, burnout, or navigating major life transitions. They want healthier relationships, a stronger sense of self, and the freedom to stop living for everyone else.
Have you become so used to being the strong one that you’ve forgotten what it’s feels like to ask for support? On the outside, you seem to have it together. You’re successful, dependable, and everyone comes to you for advice. But behind the scenes, you’re exhausted from trying to meet everyone’s expectations while quietly questioning yourself.
Many of my clients struggle with confidence, boundaries, dating, people-pleasing, burnout, or navigating major life transitions. They want healthier relationships, a stronger sense of self, and the freedom to stop living for everyone else.
I specialize in LGBTQIA2S+ & gender affirming care, anxiety, addiction and holistic therapy.
My colorful work experience before transitioning into mental health counseling gives me experience working with many populations. Before becoming a therapist, I have worked jobs including a broker in corporate America, as a professional photographer, a school counselor, an assistant teacher, a yoga instructor, and a Reiki master.
I specialize in LGBTQIA2S+ & gender affirming care, anxiety, addiction and holistic therapy.
My colorful work experience before transitioning into mental health counseling gives me experience working with many populations. Before becoming a therapist, I have worked jobs including a broker in corporate America, as a professional photographer, a school counselor, an assistant teacher, a yoga instructor, and a Reiki master.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Sequoya (she/her) is a Black queer identified, multi-state licensed social worker, registered yoga teacher, and multidisciplinary artist. She is proficient in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and expressive arts therapies such as narrative and bibliotherapy, all viewed through a liberation, black feminist, and relational cultural lens. Sequoya is a trained yoga teacher in the hatha yoga tradition, which has allowed her to integrate somatic healing approaches. Some of clients goals that may resonate for you include being able to identify and voice emotions, too create boundaries, and/or reconnect with creative practice.
Sequoya (she/her) is a Black queer identified, multi-state licensed social worker, registered yoga teacher, and multidisciplinary artist. She is proficient in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and expressive arts therapies such as narrative and bibliotherapy, all viewed through a liberation, black feminist, and relational cultural lens. Sequoya is a trained yoga teacher in the hatha yoga tradition, which has allowed her to integrate somatic healing approaches. Some of clients goals that may resonate for you include being able to identify and voice emotions, too create boundaries, and/or reconnect with creative practice.
As a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate with a passion for helping individuals overcome life's challenges. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, anger management, & depression. With a focus on working with children, families, & adults. I am committed to providing a safe & supportive environment where healing & growth can take place. I believe in a holistic & client-centered approach to therapy, tailoring my interventions to meet the unique needs & goals of each individual & family I work with. By fostering a compassionate therapeutic relationship, I aim to empower my clients to discover their inner strength & resilience.
As a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate with a passion for helping individuals overcome life's challenges. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, anger management, & depression. With a focus on working with children, families, & adults. I am committed to providing a safe & supportive environment where healing & growth can take place. I believe in a holistic & client-centered approach to therapy, tailoring my interventions to meet the unique needs & goals of each individual & family I work with. By fostering a compassionate therapeutic relationship, I aim to empower my clients to discover their inner strength & resilience.
I am a licensed clinical social work (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience working in many therapeutic environments. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety , adjustment disorders, relationship issues, parenting challenges, defiant childhood behaviors, ADHD and LGBTQ issues. My style of therapy is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic, solution based, supportive and Multi-systemic Therapy.
I am a licensed clinical social work (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience working in many therapeutic environments. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety , adjustment disorders, relationship issues, parenting challenges, defiant childhood behaviors, ADHD and LGBTQ issues. My style of therapy is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic, solution based, supportive and Multi-systemic Therapy.
Now accepting new clients in 2026! People come to me because they want to better understand addiction, mental health, and often how to treat both at the same time. Mood and anxiety disorders are common for those struggling with addiction, and not receiving the right care can result in increased relapses and a poor quality of life. When a new client is ready to work with me they will find a compassionate and open counselor with the knowledge to treat multiple disorders and to deal with each one effectively. Being collaborative, I enjoy connecting with family, physicians, as well as helping you find community-based recovery resources.
Now accepting new clients in 2026! People come to me because they want to better understand addiction, mental health, and often how to treat both at the same time. Mood and anxiety disorders are common for those struggling with addiction, and not receiving the right care can result in increased relapses and a poor quality of life. When a new client is ready to work with me they will find a compassionate and open counselor with the knowledge to treat multiple disorders and to deal with each one effectively. Being collaborative, I enjoy connecting with family, physicians, as well as helping you find community-based recovery resources.
Betsy has been the supervisor of the mental health team at Teen Health Connection since 2015. In this role, Betsy supervises a team of nine licensed therapists. She provides therapy to patients and their families. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings. Betsy has experience in providing individual, family, and group counseling in both outpatient and residential settings. Betsy is also a licensed school counselor and was employed in the school system early in her career. Over the course of her career, Betsy has worked with children and and adolescents ranging in age from 6-25.
Betsy has been the supervisor of the mental health team at Teen Health Connection since 2015. In this role, Betsy supervises a team of nine licensed therapists. She provides therapy to patients and their families. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings. Betsy has experience in providing individual, family, and group counseling in both outpatient and residential settings. Betsy is also a licensed school counselor and was employed in the school system early in her career. Over the course of her career, Betsy has worked with children and and adolescents ranging in age from 6-25.
Creating the Conditions for change in your life course through psychotherapy and life coaching...
My support is strengths based and empathetic to the challenges that make it difficult for you to create the life that you want. Struggling in your relationships? Trying to deal with difficult events in your life? I don't preach, stand on "soap boxes" or point fingers...my job is to momentarily hold what you "can't" so you can "work it out"! I simply help you connect the loose connections. That is how emotional growth happens and how we help Create the Conditions for Change.
Creating the Conditions for change in your life course through psychotherapy and life coaching...
My support is strengths based and empathetic to the challenges that make it difficult for you to create the life that you want. Struggling in your relationships? Trying to deal with difficult events in your life? I don't preach, stand on "soap boxes" or point fingers...my job is to momentarily hold what you "can't" so you can "work it out"! I simply help you connect the loose connections. That is how emotional growth happens and how we help Create the Conditions for Change.
We understand that it takes courage to begin the process of therapy and to address your challenges. Our goal is to provide compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental support in a safe and nurturing environment. We use both professional and personal experiences to help individuals reach goals. We would like you to know that you are not alone. With the right mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual skill-set, you can go from living to thriving, experiencing life in a much healthier way.
We understand that it takes courage to begin the process of therapy and to address your challenges. Our goal is to provide compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental support in a safe and nurturing environment. We use both professional and personal experiences to help individuals reach goals. We would like you to know that you are not alone. With the right mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual skill-set, you can go from living to thriving, experiencing life in a much healthier way.
I have over 12 years of experience effectively treating mental health and substance abuse concerns with LGBTQIA2S+ persons (sex positive; kink affirming), BIPOC and other PGM, and femme-identified persons. I am excited about the opportunity to provide clients a therapeutic oasis in the desert of societal expectations, unspoken rules, and emotional voids. I value being person-centered, knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate, empathetic, and relatable. My therapeutic training and personal values afford me the opportunity to engage in meaningful collaboration with clients as work through client-centered goals and objectives.
I have over 12 years of experience effectively treating mental health and substance abuse concerns with LGBTQIA2S+ persons (sex positive; kink affirming), BIPOC and other PGM, and femme-identified persons. I am excited about the opportunity to provide clients a therapeutic oasis in the desert of societal expectations, unspoken rules, and emotional voids. I value being person-centered, knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate, empathetic, and relatable. My therapeutic training and personal values afford me the opportunity to engage in meaningful collaboration with clients as work through client-centered goals and objectives.
If you'd like to learn healthy communication skills, reduce emotional triggers, heal family of origin issues, work through grief, or improve challenging relationships, I can help!
Sessions begin with a short breath practice (optional) and includes solution-focused steps and self-care practices unique to you - where I listen & ask thoughtful questions so you feel heard.
I love giving meaningful homework! You hold the answers, I'd love to help you find them :)
26 years of experience helping people have better relationships with self & others.
Supervision for new & seasoned counselors to include creativity, yoga, & nature.
If you'd like to learn healthy communication skills, reduce emotional triggers, heal family of origin issues, work through grief, or improve challenging relationships, I can help!
Sessions begin with a short breath practice (optional) and includes solution-focused steps and self-care practices unique to you - where I listen & ask thoughtful questions so you feel heard.
I love giving meaningful homework! You hold the answers, I'd love to help you find them :)
26 years of experience helping people have better relationships with self & others.
Supervision for new & seasoned counselors to include creativity, yoga, & nature.
Are you going through a life change or transition and feel lost? Or maybe you just don't feel like yourself right now? Reaching out for help can be difficult, and in my experience, no human being can navigate these seasons of life alone. I am passionate about working with teenagers (ages 12+), young adults, and adults who are going through significant life changes, struggling with high-functioning anxiety (look fine on the outside but inside are exhausted and anxious), and those who would like to cultivate a more evolved version of themselves.
Are you going through a life change or transition and feel lost? Or maybe you just don't feel like yourself right now? Reaching out for help can be difficult, and in my experience, no human being can navigate these seasons of life alone. I am passionate about working with teenagers (ages 12+), young adults, and adults who are going through significant life changes, struggling with high-functioning anxiety (look fine on the outside but inside are exhausted and anxious), and those who would like to cultivate a more evolved version of themselves.
You wake up each day and the world around you feels more difficult to understand and engage with. You find yourself encountering obstacles everywhere and you feel stuck. You say to yourself “I’ve tried talking with family and friends, and nothing has changed”. The symptoms of stress, anxiety, and sadness haven't gone away or even lessened and you don't understand why. I understand reaching out to a counselor can be a frightening decision. You want to make sure you find the right person to connect with to talk about your painful and confusing thoughts and emotions. I’m here for you. I will listen to respond and not to react.
You wake up each day and the world around you feels more difficult to understand and engage with. You find yourself encountering obstacles everywhere and you feel stuck. You say to yourself “I’ve tried talking with family and friends, and nothing has changed”. The symptoms of stress, anxiety, and sadness haven't gone away or even lessened and you don't understand why. I understand reaching out to a counselor can be a frightening decision. You want to make sure you find the right person to connect with to talk about your painful and confusing thoughts and emotions. I’m here for you. I will listen to respond and not to react.
Relationships are hard and the struggles we experience can be complex. We don’t always understand or have the words to explain what's going on in our lives- but we know we aren't feeling how we want to. The traditional approach to therapy can be intimidating and at times, hard to understand. In my sessions, we will build our relationship with humor & compassion. I believe that everyone's struggles are unique. I'm here to help guide you to discover the best ways to heal in your situation. I am passionate in helping couples, families, and individuals heal through reframing and normalizing your conflicts while creating new experiences.
Relationships are hard and the struggles we experience can be complex. We don’t always understand or have the words to explain what's going on in our lives- but we know we aren't feeling how we want to. The traditional approach to therapy can be intimidating and at times, hard to understand. In my sessions, we will build our relationship with humor & compassion. I believe that everyone's struggles are unique. I'm here to help guide you to discover the best ways to heal in your situation. I am passionate in helping couples, families, and individuals heal through reframing and normalizing your conflicts while creating new experiences.
Jessica has counseling experience working in a variety of settings. Jessica is also a licensed school counselor and has served in that capacity in elementary, middle, and high school settings. She has also provided therapy to patients and their families in both outpatient and residential settings. Over the course of her career Jessica has worked with children and adolescents from ages 5-25.
Jessica has counseling experience working in a variety of settings. Jessica is also a licensed school counselor and has served in that capacity in elementary, middle, and high school settings. She has also provided therapy to patients and their families in both outpatient and residential settings. Over the course of her career Jessica has worked with children and adolescents from ages 5-25.
As a certified sexologist and published researcher, I'm an expert in performance anxiety, ED, PE, vaginismus, body insecurity, mismatched desire, libido issues, relationship challenges, kink, gender identity and sexual identity.
Is sex stressing you out? If you're like most folks, sex ed was probably limited to basic school seminars, awkward talks with caregivers, and unrealistic standards set by adult films. Is it any wonder you feel anxious or confused trying to navigate your sex life without clear directions? We wouldn't expect someone with limited mechanical knowledge to diagnose car problems, yet we often feel shame about our sex drive and performance, despite never being given tools to address them. That's where I come in. I help you peek under the hood and identify the issues that are keeping you stuck so you can move from panic to pleasure.
As a certified sexologist and published researcher, I'm an expert in performance anxiety, ED, PE, vaginismus, body insecurity, mismatched desire, libido issues, relationship challenges, kink, gender identity and sexual identity.
Is sex stressing you out? If you're like most folks, sex ed was probably limited to basic school seminars, awkward talks with caregivers, and unrealistic standards set by adult films. Is it any wonder you feel anxious or confused trying to navigate your sex life without clear directions? We wouldn't expect someone with limited mechanical knowledge to diagnose car problems, yet we often feel shame about our sex drive and performance, despite never being given tools to address them. That's where I come in. I help you peek under the hood and identify the issues that are keeping you stuck so you can move from panic to pleasure.
Jessica Ruiz holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University New England. Jessica is a fully Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a National Certified Counselor. Prior to her counseling career, she worked in medical education administration for 19 years where she became inspired to pursue a new career as a mental health counselor. Jessica has experience in individual psychotherapy, community mental health, Latinx and military counseling, and suicide prevention programs.
Jessica Ruiz holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University New England. Jessica is a fully Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a National Certified Counselor. Prior to her counseling career, she worked in medical education administration for 19 years where she became inspired to pursue a new career as a mental health counselor. Jessica has experience in individual psychotherapy, community mental health, Latinx and military counseling, and suicide prevention programs.
You’re tired of surviving on autopilot—holding everything together while anxiety hums beneath the surface, grief feels ever-present, or life feels heavier than it should. You may be a teen or young adult navigating identity, culture, chronic illness, disability, or trauma, feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward. You want relief, clarity, and space to finally exhale—not just coping, but living with more ease and authenticity. You’re looking for a therapist who truly sees you, honors your lived and cultural experiences, and creates a safe, supportive space to help you reclaim your voice and wholeness.
You’re tired of surviving on autopilot—holding everything together while anxiety hums beneath the surface, grief feels ever-present, or life feels heavier than it should. You may be a teen or young adult navigating identity, culture, chronic illness, disability, or trauma, feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward. You want relief, clarity, and space to finally exhale—not just coping, but living with more ease and authenticity. You’re looking for a therapist who truly sees you, honors your lived and cultural experiences, and creates a safe, supportive space to help you reclaim your voice and wholeness.
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