LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Durham, NC
Carey Downey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, chronic illness and LGBTQIA+.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a stress cycle of worry, sadness, or loneliness, you are not alone! These emotions can be natural responses to life circumstances. Sometimes it seems as though you can’t find your way out of these feelings. As a licensed clinical social worker, I am ready to join with you and offer support. Together we can identify your personal challenges, build upon your unique strengths, and develop healthier life patterns.
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, chronic illness and LGBTQIA+.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a stress cycle of worry, sadness, or loneliness, you are not alone! These emotions can be natural responses to life circumstances. Sometimes it seems as though you can’t find your way out of these feelings. As a licensed clinical social worker, I am ready to join with you and offer support. Together we can identify your personal challenges, build upon your unique strengths, and develop healthier life patterns.
Briana J. Yarber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27704 (Online Only)
Are you wanting to make some life changes or feeling stuck? Or maybe you’re having trouble with difficult feelings or anxiety. I see children, teenagers, and adults who struggle with attention disorders, depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, interpersonal problems, and transition. I especially enjoy seeing people of color, students, professionals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Self-compassion is one of the driving forces in my practice of helping others. My goal is to help you through your life's journey while using empathy, connection, and laughter.
Are you wanting to make some life changes or feeling stuck? Or maybe you’re having trouble with difficult feelings or anxiety. I see children, teenagers, and adults who struggle with attention disorders, depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, interpersonal problems, and transition. I especially enjoy seeing people of color, students, professionals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Self-compassion is one of the driving forces in my practice of helping others. My goal is to help you through your life's journey while using empathy, connection, and laughter.
Hello! My name is Amal. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between myself and my clients. As a queer black woman, my goal is to provide space for those like me and others who have felt silenced and marginalized a majority of their lives. I have a passion for working with women of color and LGBTQIA+ identifying folks.
Hello! My name is Amal. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between myself and my clients. As a queer black woman, my goal is to provide space for those like me and others who have felt silenced and marginalized a majority of their lives. I have a passion for working with women of color and LGBTQIA+ identifying folks.
New Clients, WELCOME! I am here to walk this emotional healing path with you. I work with those processing recent and generational trauma, betrayal trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic health concerns, identity journeys, those seeking new ways of addressing cyclical relationship problems, behavioral addictions, and other manifestations of human struggles. My compassionate counseling approach walks the path as a student of anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally inclusive, body, age, and diverse ability honoring approaches.
New Clients, WELCOME! I am here to walk this emotional healing path with you. I work with those processing recent and generational trauma, betrayal trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic health concerns, identity journeys, those seeking new ways of addressing cyclical relationship problems, behavioral addictions, and other manifestations of human struggles. My compassionate counseling approach walks the path as a student of anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally inclusive, body, age, and diverse ability honoring approaches.
Nina Hightower
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with PTSD, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ clients, seniors, and survivors of childhood abuse.
As a behavioral health provider, my goal is to support you as you deal with challenges you are facing. I treat adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. I also work with seniors and individuals diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM ONLY OFFERING TELEHEALTH SERVICES AT THIS TIME. Please allow me to help you manage anxiety and stress through this difficult time.
I specialize in working with PTSD, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ clients, seniors, and survivors of childhood abuse.
As a behavioral health provider, my goal is to support you as you deal with challenges you are facing. I treat adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. I also work with seniors and individuals diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM ONLY OFFERING TELEHEALTH SERVICES AT THIS TIME. Please allow me to help you manage anxiety and stress through this difficult time.
I take an anti-racist and LGBTQIA+ affirming stance in treatment and emphasize the ways systems intersect with one another and how this may impact your child and family.
I am a therapist serving children and families in the Durham/Raleigh area and I want to warmly welcome you to my practice. I approach each family with empathic curiosity and take great care in building a trusting relationship and connection to both children and parents/caregivers. I seek a deep understanding of children, parents, and the parent-child relationship through an attachment lens so that together we may gain insight in how to build upon your child's strengths and ease their suffering. We can address and support your immediate concerns while building towards long-term, intergenerational healing.
I take an anti-racist and LGBTQIA+ affirming stance in treatment and emphasize the ways systems intersect with one another and how this may impact your child and family.
I am a therapist serving children and families in the Durham/Raleigh area and I want to warmly welcome you to my practice. I approach each family with empathic curiosity and take great care in building a trusting relationship and connection to both children and parents/caregivers. I seek a deep understanding of children, parents, and the parent-child relationship through an attachment lens so that together we may gain insight in how to build upon your child's strengths and ease their suffering. We can address and support your immediate concerns while building towards long-term, intergenerational healing.
Samantha Flynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707 (Online Only)
I am an LGBTQ+-affirming therapist and believe everyone should have a safe place to heal.
Are you feeling stuck or invalidated? Are you struggling with loving your body? Do you want to feel at home and safe in your body? Change is hard, and you deserve the support you need. My goal is to aid in guiding clients to creating the life they desire. I believe that therapy is a powerful tool, and the therapeutic alliance is crucial to change. I’m a licensed clinical social work associate. Before outpatient work, I worked as a primary therapist in a residential eating disorder treatment center. I practice through a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework and believe everyone should feel safe in their bodies.
I am an LGBTQ+-affirming therapist and believe everyone should have a safe place to heal.
Are you feeling stuck or invalidated? Are you struggling with loving your body? Do you want to feel at home and safe in your body? Change is hard, and you deserve the support you need. My goal is to aid in guiding clients to creating the life they desire. I believe that therapy is a powerful tool, and the therapeutic alliance is crucial to change. I’m a licensed clinical social work associate. Before outpatient work, I worked as a primary therapist in a residential eating disorder treatment center. I practice through a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework and believe everyone should feel safe in their bodies.
Robin Coull
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705 (Online Only)
I am a trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Having trouble coping day to day? Frustrated with life? Looking to break free from the past? I can help. I have over 15 years of experience working with students and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship struggles, fertility, pregnancy and/or postpartum challenges, parenthood, high sensitivity, or identity concerns. It’s painful to walk through life feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, loss, sadness, or past experiences. I will work with you to find solutions that help you feel healthier and happier.
I am a trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Having trouble coping day to day? Frustrated with life? Looking to break free from the past? I can help. I have over 15 years of experience working with students and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship struggles, fertility, pregnancy and/or postpartum challenges, parenthood, high sensitivity, or identity concerns. It’s painful to walk through life feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, loss, sadness, or past experiences. I will work with you to find solutions that help you feel healthier and happier.
Anna Hix Rodenfels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
I understand the strength it takes to start therapy and believe in meeting clients where they are. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples learn how to identify and tolerate difficult emotions, how to set individual and relationship boundaries, and how to grow toward creating the relationship you want with yourself and/or your partner. I create a space for clients to feel supported, heard, and empowered as they move toward healing and change. I am LGBTQIA+ and friendly and approach all clients with empathy and compassion.
I understand the strength it takes to start therapy and believe in meeting clients where they are. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples learn how to identify and tolerate difficult emotions, how to set individual and relationship boundaries, and how to grow toward creating the relationship you want with yourself and/or your partner. I create a space for clients to feel supported, heard, and empowered as they move toward healing and change. I am LGBTQIA+ and friendly and approach all clients with empathy and compassion.
LeAnn Meckley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
I am LGBTQ+ affirming and open to all faiths.
Therapy is an opportunity to help people diminish pain, cope with challenges, and gain support through adverse experiences. Additionally, it challenges personal growth through insight development, compassion and attentiveness. I have 16 years of experience and my areas of expertise are anxiety disorders, religious trauma, perinatal and postpartum health, couples therapy and chronic illness. I often work with individuals struggling to cope with the day to day and who want to align their beliefs and values with the people around them; whether that's the family, workplace or a faith institution.
I am LGBTQ+ affirming and open to all faiths.
Therapy is an opportunity to help people diminish pain, cope with challenges, and gain support through adverse experiences. Additionally, it challenges personal growth through insight development, compassion and attentiveness. I have 16 years of experience and my areas of expertise are anxiety disorders, religious trauma, perinatal and postpartum health, couples therapy and chronic illness. I often work with individuals struggling to cope with the day to day and who want to align their beliefs and values with the people around them; whether that's the family, workplace or a faith institution.
Michael Raúl Brown
Counselor, MS, PhD, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713
Waitlist for new clients
I am bilingual, have spent significant time in Mexico, with a gift for transcending cultural boundaries.
Sometimes we all can use a little help on life's journey--when things seem dark, when we feel like we are drowning in emotions, challenges, or thoughts, or when we just need someone to help with focus as we set a course toward achieving our goals. That is what therapy is all about! Therapy is not having someone with all the right answers tell you what to do or doing things to you; it is having a professional guide to draw out your goals and strengths, to breathe hope into difficult times, and to assist with perspective and skills. As Rumi said, "The wound is where the light enters you." Come, find hope, and refuel for your journey.
I am bilingual, have spent significant time in Mexico, with a gift for transcending cultural boundaries.
Sometimes we all can use a little help on life's journey--when things seem dark, when we feel like we are drowning in emotions, challenges, or thoughts, or when we just need someone to help with focus as we set a course toward achieving our goals. That is what therapy is all about! Therapy is not having someone with all the right answers tell you what to do or doing things to you; it is having a professional guide to draw out your goals and strengths, to breathe hope into difficult times, and to assist with perspective and skills. As Rumi said, "The wound is where the light enters you." Come, find hope, and refuel for your journey.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Emily , Cox, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705 (Online Only)
I'm here for PeopleofColor, the LGBTQIA community, individuals facing mental/physical illness, work and family challenges, especially caregivers, those struggling with relationship problems, life transitions, grief, students, and seeking work-life balance.
Are you looking for someone with real world experience? I am dedicated to lifelong professional training and I apply evidence-based and strong, collaborative therapeutic methods. Ultimately, I am interested in your point of view; what's your story? We'll lay groundwork for strategies and next steps together. Please share your concerns and your hopes and needs. Some problems are too complex or multi-layered to work through or resolve on your own. Reach out!
I'm here for PeopleofColor, the LGBTQIA community, individuals facing mental/physical illness, work and family challenges, especially caregivers, those struggling with relationship problems, life transitions, grief, students, and seeking work-life balance.
Are you looking for someone with real world experience? I am dedicated to lifelong professional training and I apply evidence-based and strong, collaborative therapeutic methods. Ultimately, I am interested in your point of view; what's your story? We'll lay groundwork for strategies and next steps together. Please share your concerns and your hopes and needs. Some problems are too complex or multi-layered to work through or resolve on your own. Reach out!
Courtney utilizes evidence-based practices to support clients with their individual needs and personal goals, and practices through an anti-racist and LGBTQIA+ affirming lens.
In our human experience, everything can happen, despite our very best efforts and intentions. Courtney believes that difficult times, unexpected challenges, and significant losses are opportunities to develop strength and resilience, leading to peace and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. She is thoughtful about creating positive connections and strives to meet clients where they are with empathy, kindness and compassion. Clients appreciate the open, warm and supportive space to be seen and explore.
Courtney utilizes evidence-based practices to support clients with their individual needs and personal goals, and practices through an anti-racist and LGBTQIA+ affirming lens.
In our human experience, everything can happen, despite our very best efforts and intentions. Courtney believes that difficult times, unexpected challenges, and significant losses are opportunities to develop strength and resilience, leading to peace and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. She is thoughtful about creating positive connections and strives to meet clients where they are with empathy, kindness and compassion. Clients appreciate the open, warm and supportive space to be seen and explore.
Dana DePietro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
Waitlist for new clients
I am a queer, White, culturally Jewish (anti-Zionist), cisgender woman who specializes in working with adults on trauma processing. I believe that the "personal is political" and encourage clients to explore how systems of oppression like racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia impact their mental health and well-being. I enjoy working with queer and trans clients; I am experienced in writing gender-affirming surgery letters. I take a "Health at Every Size" (HAES) approach to eating and movement. I like to use a variety of therapy approaches in my work: mainly IFS, EMDR, relational psychodynamic, ACT, and DBT.
I am a queer, White, culturally Jewish (anti-Zionist), cisgender woman who specializes in working with adults on trauma processing. I believe that the "personal is political" and encourage clients to explore how systems of oppression like racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia impact their mental health and well-being. I enjoy working with queer and trans clients; I am experienced in writing gender-affirming surgery letters. I take a "Health at Every Size" (HAES) approach to eating and movement. I like to use a variety of therapy approaches in my work: mainly IFS, EMDR, relational psychodynamic, ACT, and DBT.
I offer individual counseling and have experience working with individuals struggling with life transitions, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexual issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and trauma.
Welcome! Oftentimes when life gets too hard or too overwhelming, it's difficult to know what to do or who to turn to for help. In fact, letting others know you need help is often the most difficult. But you're here. You've taken the first step to healing and I'm so glad you did. I practice from a person-centered perspective, meaning I walk alongside you in your journey at your pace. I also incorporate skills from other modalities as needed. You are the expert of your life and it's my job to honor that, to help provide clarity, and to offer tools to navigate life's most difficult challenges.
I offer individual counseling and have experience working with individuals struggling with life transitions, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexual issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and trauma.
Welcome! Oftentimes when life gets too hard or too overwhelming, it's difficult to know what to do or who to turn to for help. In fact, letting others know you need help is often the most difficult. But you're here. You've taken the first step to healing and I'm so glad you did. I practice from a person-centered perspective, meaning I walk alongside you in your journey at your pace. I also incorporate skills from other modalities as needed. You are the expert of your life and it's my job to honor that, to help provide clarity, and to offer tools to navigate life's most difficult challenges.
Sam Terry
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705
Welcome! I'm so excited that you're here! I am a queer cisgender counselor based in Durham, NC, offering individual and couples therapy both in-person and virtually. Couples and partnerships that want to deepen their intimate dynamics & explore alternative relationship styles are my ideal clients. I enjoy work focused on improving communication in partnerships to help couples deepen their connection and effectiveness in sharing. I work with individuals with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and the effects of growing up in a dysfunctional family.
Welcome! I'm so excited that you're here! I am a queer cisgender counselor based in Durham, NC, offering individual and couples therapy both in-person and virtually. Couples and partnerships that want to deepen their intimate dynamics & explore alternative relationship styles are my ideal clients. I enjoy work focused on improving communication in partnerships to help couples deepen their connection and effectiveness in sharing. I work with individuals with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and the effects of growing up in a dysfunctional family.
I'm deeply committed to maintaining an anti-racist, neurodiversity-affirming, and queer-affirming practice, considering clients and their challenges in the context of oppressive systems.
Beginning the work of therapy can bring up many emotions, and I am here to be with you through all of them. I approach therapy with reverence for your lived experience, nervous system, and desires for the future. I specialize in working with teenagers through adults to address concerns related to anxiety, depression, life transitions big or small, religion and identity, and family of origin issues. I’m passionate about working with parents to explore their own histories and ties to the present, as well as individuals seeking to understand their experience of neurodivergence or that of a loved one.
I'm deeply committed to maintaining an anti-racist, neurodiversity-affirming, and queer-affirming practice, considering clients and their challenges in the context of oppressive systems.
Beginning the work of therapy can bring up many emotions, and I am here to be with you through all of them. I approach therapy with reverence for your lived experience, nervous system, and desires for the future. I specialize in working with teenagers through adults to address concerns related to anxiety, depression, life transitions big or small, religion and identity, and family of origin issues. I’m passionate about working with parents to explore their own histories and ties to the present, as well as individuals seeking to understand their experience of neurodivergence or that of a loved one.
I have served the domestic violence and sexual assault populations which included clients from the LGBTQIA+ Community.
Effective conflict resolution has been a repetitive attribute that I have continued to strengthen within the last 20+ years. I always strive to find an efficient and effective way to resolve conflict so that all parties affected can walk away with a little more clarity and understanding as well as with the desire to want to bring resolution to the issue or issues at hand. I pride myself on treating people the way I want to be treated as well as listening thoroughly with empathy, compassion and an open-mind.
I have served the domestic violence and sexual assault populations which included clients from the LGBTQIA+ Community.
Effective conflict resolution has been a repetitive attribute that I have continued to strengthen within the last 20+ years. I always strive to find an efficient and effective way to resolve conflict so that all parties affected can walk away with a little more clarity and understanding as well as with the desire to want to bring resolution to the issue or issues at hand. I pride myself on treating people the way I want to be treated as well as listening thoroughly with empathy, compassion and an open-mind.
Shivani L. Chudasama
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, RYT-500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27704 (Online Only)
I currently have a waitlist. I am a clinical social worker and registered yoga teacher who empowers people using the guiding principles of empathy, curiosity, cultural humility, and collaboration. I take an integrative, somatic, and highly relational approach and work to understand how the intersection of your unique experiences impact today. I remain committed to working with people as they face a range of experiences, including multicultural concerns, oppression, identity exploration, trauma, anxiety, depression, queer/LGB+ concerns, trans and gender identity related concerns, relationship concerns, chronic illness, and grief.
I currently have a waitlist. I am a clinical social worker and registered yoga teacher who empowers people using the guiding principles of empathy, curiosity, cultural humility, and collaboration. I take an integrative, somatic, and highly relational approach and work to understand how the intersection of your unique experiences impact today. I remain committed to working with people as they face a range of experiences, including multicultural concerns, oppression, identity exploration, trauma, anxiety, depression, queer/LGB+ concerns, trans and gender identity related concerns, relationship concerns, chronic illness, and grief.
Brittany Jenkins
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHCA, CRC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
My name is Brittany Jenkins (she/her), and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. I enjoy working with clients to address mood disorders, anxiety disorders, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem, and trauma. As a queer-identifying therapist, I am also particularly passionate about supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including those who are just beginning to explore their gender and/or sexuality. I strive to provide an unconditionally safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental relational framework for all of my clients.
My name is Brittany Jenkins (she/her), and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. I enjoy working with clients to address mood disorders, anxiety disorders, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem, and trauma. As a queer-identifying therapist, I am also particularly passionate about supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including those who are just beginning to explore their gender and/or sexuality. I strive to provide an unconditionally safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental relational framework for all of my clients.
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