Transgender Therapists in Huntersville, NC
On the outside you seem fine, but inside your emotions feel loud, heavy, and misunderstood. Maybe you hold back out of fear of judgment, conflict, or feeling “too much.” You deserve a space where your feelings make sense, where you can unpack without shame and learn to communicate with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Together, we’ll strengthen the relationships that matter most—especially the one you have with yourself. I draw from Gottman Method Therapy with couples and EMDR to help process trauma, deepen insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.
On the outside you seem fine, but inside your emotions feel loud, heavy, and misunderstood. Maybe you hold back out of fear of judgment, conflict, or feeling “too much.” You deserve a space where your feelings make sense, where you can unpack without shame and learn to communicate with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Together, we’ll strengthen the relationships that matter most—especially the one you have with yourself. I draw from Gottman Method Therapy with couples and EMDR to help process trauma, deepen insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Life can begin to feel overwhelming when you’re carrying stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, relationship challenges, or self-doubt while still trying to show up for work, school, family, and everyone around you. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in survival mode — overthinking, emotionally drained, struggling to communicate their needs, battling negative self-talk, or feeling like they have to keep everything together even when they are struggling internally. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone, and you do not have to navigate it by yourself.
Life can begin to feel overwhelming when you’re carrying stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, relationship challenges, or self-doubt while still trying to show up for work, school, family, and everyone around you. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in survival mode — overthinking, emotionally drained, struggling to communicate their needs, battling negative self-talk, or feeling like they have to keep everything together even when they are struggling internally. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone, and you do not have to navigate it by yourself.
Life presents a range of stressors and difficulties that can be incredibly overwhelming. As a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A), I am passionate about supporting you in navigating your world and everyday challenges. I believe you are the expert in your life, and we must work collaboratively to improve your well-being; thus, I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and constructive space for you to explore and grow.
Life presents a range of stressors and difficulties that can be incredibly overwhelming. As a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A), I am passionate about supporting you in navigating your world and everyday challenges. I believe you are the expert in your life, and we must work collaboratively to improve your well-being; thus, I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and constructive space for you to explore and grow.
Katherine Waldron
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CTP, MA, NCC
Huntersville, NC 28078
I’m licensed in the states of NC & SC. I see clients in person & virtually in NC & offer telehealth services in for people in SC. I have experience working with ADHD, LGBTQIA+, and trauma. I’m an LGBTQIA+ allied therapist and provide trauma-informed therapy. I am a Certified Trauma Professional and as a trauma professional and childhood trauma survivor myself, my goal is to provide a unique, compassionate, and evidence-based approach when providing treatment. I enjoy helping individuals find ways to create and find safety within themselves. I thank you for stopping by and I hope to support you on your journey through this process.
I’m licensed in the states of NC & SC. I see clients in person & virtually in NC & offer telehealth services in for people in SC. I have experience working with ADHD, LGBTQIA+, and trauma. I’m an LGBTQIA+ allied therapist and provide trauma-informed therapy. I am a Certified Trauma Professional and as a trauma professional and childhood trauma survivor myself, my goal is to provide a unique, compassionate, and evidence-based approach when providing treatment. I enjoy helping individuals find ways to create and find safety within themselves. I thank you for stopping by and I hope to support you on your journey through this process.
Grimes Effective Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
11 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
Waitlist for new clients
We believe that you are worthy and capable of living a life that you love. We feel honored to hold space and empower our clients to become their best selves. Life is meant to be lived, not merely survived. We have dedicated ourselves and our practice to providing treatment that brings relief for our clients. It is vital that treatment goes to the root concern to create lasting positive change. You already have so many innate strengths and gifts. Our team of therapists are committed to helping you harness those strengths and will provide resources for resilience, growth, and deep self-acceptance.
We believe that you are worthy and capable of living a life that you love. We feel honored to hold space and empower our clients to become their best selves. Life is meant to be lived, not merely survived. We have dedicated ourselves and our practice to providing treatment that brings relief for our clients. It is vital that treatment goes to the root concern to create lasting positive change. You already have so many innate strengths and gifts. Our team of therapists are committed to helping you harness those strengths and will provide resources for resilience, growth, and deep self-acceptance.
Mallorie Potaznick
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
I also have expertise treating BFRBs like dermatillomania, agoraphobia, PTSD, autism/neurodiversity, and gender identity.
On the outside it looks like you have it all together, but on the inside you are engaged in a constant struggle for control. Your mind won't stop. Intrusive thoughts loop, contamination fears, health anxiety, or a need for certainty drive you to check, reassure, or repeat things just to feel okay, and the "what ifs" never quiet down. Or maybe it's your body and food that consume you, counting, restricting, bingeing, purging, never feeling thin, good, or in control enough. You try temporary fixes: seeking reassurance, avoiding people and feared situations, over-exercising, or checking your body. But the relief never lasts.
I also have expertise treating BFRBs like dermatillomania, agoraphobia, PTSD, autism/neurodiversity, and gender identity.
On the outside it looks like you have it all together, but on the inside you are engaged in a constant struggle for control. Your mind won't stop. Intrusive thoughts loop, contamination fears, health anxiety, or a need for certainty drive you to check, reassure, or repeat things just to feel okay, and the "what ifs" never quiet down. Or maybe it's your body and food that consume you, counting, restricting, bingeing, purging, never feeling thin, good, or in control enough. You try temporary fixes: seeking reassurance, avoiding people and feared situations, over-exercising, or checking your body. But the relief never lasts.
Elizabeth C Hutcheson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, MSW
3 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
I believe that the relationship between the client and the therapist IS the therapy. The feedback I hear from my clients is that they feel very relaxed and at ease with me which enables them to speak without censoring. This is the most important aspect of therapy...you must feel that your story is safe and secure and that you are being provided with helpful feedback. My relationship with my clients is a professional one yet my desire is for it to be interactive and informal. I am truly honored to help a person have their best possible life.
I believe that the relationship between the client and the therapist IS the therapy. The feedback I hear from my clients is that they feel very relaxed and at ease with me which enables them to speak without censoring. This is the most important aspect of therapy...you must feel that your story is safe and secure and that you are being provided with helpful feedback. My relationship with my clients is a professional one yet my desire is for it to be interactive and informal. I am truly honored to help a person have their best possible life.
Life is full of demands. Between world events, family dynamics, marital strain, and supporting your own mental health, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. When you’re balancing work, family, and everything else at once, it can seem like chaos becomes the daily norm. If you see yourself in this description, let us at help. At Mindful Intentions, we promise partnership and progress. Together we’ll work on managing anxiety and depression, addressing life challenges, and developing healthy strategies to overcome barriers that keep you from living the life you truly want.
Life is full of demands. Between world events, family dynamics, marital strain, and supporting your own mental health, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. When you’re balancing work, family, and everything else at once, it can seem like chaos becomes the daily norm. If you see yourself in this description, let us at help. At Mindful Intentions, we promise partnership and progress. Together we’ll work on managing anxiety and depression, addressing life challenges, and developing healthy strategies to overcome barriers that keep you from living the life you truly want.
I am passionate about and specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ population, including clients exploring sexual/romantic orientation, gender expression, and transition. I work with adults 18 and up. I have experience working with grief/loss, trauma, crisis, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance abuse, and PTSD. I am accepting and affirming of all genders, races, nationalities, ages, and abilities. I utilize a person-centered approach and an eclectic combination of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (MBCBT).
I am passionate about and specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ population, including clients exploring sexual/romantic orientation, gender expression, and transition. I work with adults 18 and up. I have experience working with grief/loss, trauma, crisis, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance abuse, and PTSD. I am accepting and affirming of all genders, races, nationalities, ages, and abilities. I utilize a person-centered approach and an eclectic combination of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (MBCBT).
Are you struggling to have the life you want or find yourself stuck in a relationship or life pattern that is unfulfilling? Moving through the world alone can become overwhelming and leave you feeling lost. As you go through life’s changes and challenges, you can come upon a conflict that leaves you feeling trapped, alone, and unable to move forward with creating the life that you want to live. Believing that individuals are the experts of their lives, I will empower you to become the author of your own story. I promote healing, growth, and change through a strength-based lens.
Are you struggling to have the life you want or find yourself stuck in a relationship or life pattern that is unfulfilling? Moving through the world alone can become overwhelming and leave you feeling lost. As you go through life’s changes and challenges, you can come upon a conflict that leaves you feeling trapped, alone, and unable to move forward with creating the life that you want to live. Believing that individuals are the experts of their lives, I will empower you to become the author of your own story. I promote healing, growth, and change through a strength-based lens.
Huntersville Counseling Center provides counseling and psychological services to individuals in the Charlotte area. We promote individual growth and psychological health. We understand that each client is a unique individual influenced by their culture, family, values, and personal identity.
Huntersville Counseling Center provides counseling and psychological services to individuals in the Charlotte area. We promote individual growth and psychological health. We understand that each client is a unique individual influenced by their culture, family, values, and personal identity.
I’m Roxanna Books, LCMHC-A, LCAS-A, and founder of Oak & Ember Counseling. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach blends trauma-focused, evidence-based therapy with holistic practices that support mind, body, and nervous system healing. As an EMDR-trained therapist, I help clients process experiences that feel stuck while reconnecting with inner strength and balance. I offer in-person sessions in the Huntersville and Cornelius areas, as well as telehealth.
I’m Roxanna Books, LCMHC-A, LCAS-A, and founder of Oak & Ember Counseling. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach blends trauma-focused, evidence-based therapy with holistic practices that support mind, body, and nervous system healing. As an EMDR-trained therapist, I help clients process experiences that feel stuck while reconnecting with inner strength and balance. I offer in-person sessions in the Huntersville and Cornelius areas, as well as telehealth.
Victoria 'tori' M. Torres
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCS, CDTLF, NCC, BC-TMH, ACS
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
Life pulls us in many directions and can change often making us lose our focus and sometimes our sense of self. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or just not quite like yourself, know you don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with adults 18+ and use a variety of techniques and skills to empower you to meet your goals in a supportive and encouraging environment. I believe our personal and professional lives are intertwined so I also provide career coaching services as needed.
For counselors (LCMHCAs) seeking full licensure in North Carolina, I provide clinical supervision.
Life pulls us in many directions and can change often making us lose our focus and sometimes our sense of self. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or just not quite like yourself, know you don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with adults 18+ and use a variety of techniques and skills to empower you to meet your goals in a supportive and encouraging environment. I believe our personal and professional lives are intertwined so I also provide career coaching services as needed.
For counselors (LCMHCAs) seeking full licensure in North Carolina, I provide clinical supervision.
Katie Krieger, LCMHC, is a therapist at LifeStance Health, providing compassionate, individualized care in North and South Carolina. Using an integrative approach rooted in Reality Therapy, Katie helps clients focus on the present and how their choices impact their well-being, empowering them to make meaningful changes. Katie specializes in anxiety, depression, and women’s issues, with a focus on supporting clients through post-partum depression, reproductive challenges, and grief.Katie Krieger, LCMHC, is a therapist at LifeStance Health, providing compassionate, individualized care in North and South Carolina. Using an integrative
Katie Krieger, LCMHC, is a therapist at LifeStance Health, providing compassionate, individualized care in North and South Carolina. Using an integrative approach rooted in Reality Therapy, Katie helps clients focus on the present and how their choices impact their well-being, empowering them to make meaningful changes. Katie specializes in anxiety, depression, and women’s issues, with a focus on supporting clients through post-partum depression, reproductive challenges, and grief.Katie Krieger, LCMHC, is a therapist at LifeStance Health, providing compassionate, individualized care in North and South Carolina. Using an integrative
I work with children and adolescents (3-18) struggling with adjustment disorders, ADHD, Autism, developmental changes, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and family conflict. I provide parenting support and coaching focused on emotional regulation and limit setting. I work with young adults dealing with life transitions, identity exploration, and various mental health concerns. I focus on supporting a client's understanding of things within our control and maintaining radical acceptance about the things we cannot. We'll work together to establish healthy coping skills and create proactive plans for managing life's challenges.
I work with children and adolescents (3-18) struggling with adjustment disorders, ADHD, Autism, developmental changes, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and family conflict. I provide parenting support and coaching focused on emotional regulation and limit setting. I work with young adults dealing with life transitions, identity exploration, and various mental health concerns. I focus on supporting a client's understanding of things within our control and maintaining radical acceptance about the things we cannot. We'll work together to establish healthy coping skills and create proactive plans for managing life's challenges.
When life presents hardships, having someone compassionate to walk alongside us can make all the difference. As a native South American counselor, I provide a supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can be themselves and explore their healing journey. I specialize in grief, divorce, immigration, depression, anxiety, betrayal trauma for both men and women, and complex trauma in general. I am deeply attuned to issues of adjustment, culture, injustice, race, and adaptation, ensuring that each client feels understood and valued. Ofrezco consejeria en tu idioma, conmigo recibiras apoyo y orientacion.
When life presents hardships, having someone compassionate to walk alongside us can make all the difference. As a native South American counselor, I provide a supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can be themselves and explore their healing journey. I specialize in grief, divorce, immigration, depression, anxiety, betrayal trauma for both men and women, and complex trauma in general. I am deeply attuned to issues of adjustment, culture, injustice, race, and adaptation, ensuring that each client feels understood and valued. Ofrezco consejeria en tu idioma, conmigo recibiras apoyo y orientacion.
Michael Burson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, MA, NCC, ADHD-PT
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
Chances are, if you're reading this, you are already noticing there are behaviors or patterns in your life you think could be better, and think it could be helpful to talk to someone about them. Someone who's not a friend, parent, teacher, or co-worker; someone who is impartial, someone with nothing to gain from you going one way or another. Engaging in counseling is a brave choice, and I am here to give space to your burdens so that you can continue on your journey that much lighter.
Chances are, if you're reading this, you are already noticing there are behaviors or patterns in your life you think could be better, and think it could be helpful to talk to someone about them. Someone who's not a friend, parent, teacher, or co-worker; someone who is impartial, someone with nothing to gain from you going one way or another. Engaging in counseling is a brave choice, and I am here to give space to your burdens so that you can continue on your journey that much lighter.
Whatever it is that has prompted you to seek the support of a therapist at this time, I commend you for taking such an important first step. I see this as a sign of strength, and a commitment to address the challenges and obstacles you are currently facing. Having been in my own counseling at pivotal times throughout my life, I have a deep respect for the therapeutic process. It is only through vulnerability and authentic connection that we can truly cultivate the best versions of ourselves, and the counseling process provides a powerful vehicle for doing so. It would be my honor to assist you in this capacity.
Whatever it is that has prompted you to seek the support of a therapist at this time, I commend you for taking such an important first step. I see this as a sign of strength, and a commitment to address the challenges and obstacles you are currently facing. Having been in my own counseling at pivotal times throughout my life, I have a deep respect for the therapeutic process. It is only through vulnerability and authentic connection that we can truly cultivate the best versions of ourselves, and the counseling process provides a powerful vehicle for doing so. It would be my honor to assist you in this capacity.
I primarily work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing mental health concerns and would benefit from a trauma informed lens. I have extensive experience working with survivors of trauma, in particular, domestic violence and sexual assault. I am part of the LGBTQIA community and enjoy working with both adolescents and adults in the community. My goals for my clients are that they feel heard, validated, supported, comfortable being involved in their treatment goals, and have the encouragement and skills to create a life worth living.
I primarily work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing mental health concerns and would benefit from a trauma informed lens. I have extensive experience working with survivors of trauma, in particular, domestic violence and sexual assault. I am part of the LGBTQIA community and enjoy working with both adolescents and adults in the community. My goals for my clients are that they feel heard, validated, supported, comfortable being involved in their treatment goals, and have the encouragement and skills to create a life worth living.
She provides a grounded, supportive therapeutic space at LifeStance Health, guiding patients through challenges such as anxiety, gender identity–related concerns, and post-traumatic stress with evidence-based approaches tailored to real-world needs.
She approaches this work with deep respect for each person’s lived experience, emphasizing collaboration, empowerment, and practical skills that foster lasting emotional well-being.
She provides a grounded, supportive therapeutic space at LifeStance Health, guiding patients through challenges such as anxiety, gender identity–related concerns, and post-traumatic stress with evidence-based approaches tailored to real-world needs.
She approaches this work with deep respect for each person’s lived experience, emphasizing collaboration, empowerment, and practical skills that foster lasting emotional well-being.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.