LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Jamestown, NC
Hello! I'm Stephanie Richardson, a licensed counselor. I work best with clients who are eager to change and dedicated to the therapy journey. The success of our work together largely depends on your commitment to participate, which might sometimes bring about emotional discomfort. As we explore distressing memories and recognize the emotions tied to them, you may experience strong feelings like anger, sadness, or anxiety. Although I can't guarantee changes to your behavior or situation, I promise to support you and strive to understand you completely.
Hello! I'm Stephanie Richardson, a licensed counselor. I work best with clients who are eager to change and dedicated to the therapy journey. The success of our work together largely depends on your commitment to participate, which might sometimes bring about emotional discomfort. As we explore distressing memories and recognize the emotions tied to them, you may experience strong feelings like anger, sadness, or anxiety. Although I can't guarantee changes to your behavior or situation, I promise to support you and strive to understand you completely.
I'm queer and ADHD myself, so I understand that being neurodivergent and/or LGBTQIA+ is a complicated experience.
I view therapy as a path that we'll travel together, moving toward your own therapeutic goals at whatever pace is comfortable for you. As your therapist, my role is to be an expert guide and compassionate witness who is experienced in navigating similar challenges, helping you to identify tools and resources for the journey.
I'm queer and ADHD myself, so I understand that being neurodivergent and/or LGBTQIA+ is a complicated experience.
I view therapy as a path that we'll travel together, moving toward your own therapeutic goals at whatever pace is comfortable for you. As your therapist, my role is to be an expert guide and compassionate witness who is experienced in navigating similar challenges, helping you to identify tools and resources for the journey.
My passion is to provide clients with a caring, compassionate and transparent approach to healing from deep losses/grief, traumatic experiences / PTSD and other issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship issues. My practice approach is rooted in various approaches including EMDR, ACT, CBT, psychodynamic and spiritual interventions to assist with healing, decision-making, and finding new and more hope-filled perspectives in life. I believe in exploring issues honestly and openly with my clients. I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and in journeying with my clients toward healing and hope.
My passion is to provide clients with a caring, compassionate and transparent approach to healing from deep losses/grief, traumatic experiences / PTSD and other issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship issues. My practice approach is rooted in various approaches including EMDR, ACT, CBT, psychodynamic and spiritual interventions to assist with healing, decision-making, and finding new and more hope-filled perspectives in life. I believe in exploring issues honestly and openly with my clients. I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and in journeying with my clients toward healing and hope.
Navigating life’s ever changing course can be daunting at times. Your thoughts and concerns truly matter. Having support to help guide you through, puts you at an advantage to better handle what challenges you might be facing. As a therapist, I can assist you with anxiety, depression, transitioning, emotional challenges, relationship/marital challenges and refreshers, adolescent concerns, parenting & family dynamics, identity discovery and so much more. I do so by fostering authenticity, a positive, safe and nonjudgmental atmosphere. You will have my undivided attention in order to provide you with the best opportunity to process.
Navigating life’s ever changing course can be daunting at times. Your thoughts and concerns truly matter. Having support to help guide you through, puts you at an advantage to better handle what challenges you might be facing. As a therapist, I can assist you with anxiety, depression, transitioning, emotional challenges, relationship/marital challenges and refreshers, adolescent concerns, parenting & family dynamics, identity discovery and so much more. I do so by fostering authenticity, a positive, safe and nonjudgmental atmosphere. You will have my undivided attention in order to provide you with the best opportunity to process.
Hi, I’m Caitlin! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and clarity. I believe you are the expert of your own story, and my role is to walk alongside you—offering guidance, tools, and support as you move toward creating a life where you can truly thrive.
My approach is person-centered and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness.
Hi, I’m Caitlin! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and clarity. I believe you are the expert of your own story, and my role is to walk alongside you—offering guidance, tools, and support as you move toward creating a life where you can truly thrive.
My approach is person-centered and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness.
Accepting new clients! I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy to help you in finding peace and balance when life becomes overwhelming. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Jamestown. I specialize in mood disorders, trauma, family, and childhood issues. My approach is collaborative and person-centered, as I believe each client is the expert of his/her life and much more than their illness. I believe in fostering people's innate resiliency through evidence-based practice. I work with all ages and with a variety of populations. I'm also fluent in Russian. Clinical supervision for LCSWAs offered at $100 per hour.
Accepting new clients! I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy to help you in finding peace and balance when life becomes overwhelming. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Jamestown. I specialize in mood disorders, trauma, family, and childhood issues. My approach is collaborative and person-centered, as I believe each client is the expert of his/her life and much more than their illness. I believe in fostering people's innate resiliency through evidence-based practice. I work with all ages and with a variety of populations. I'm also fluent in Russian. Clinical supervision for LCSWAs offered at $100 per hour.
Taking the step to start therapy can be difficult and filled with mixed emotions; everybody deserves the best chance in the game of life.I'm here to help you play the cards you've been dealt-just with a little more intention and strategy. I am a LCMHC, CRC, and a facilitator for MHFA. My years of experience providing individual, child/couple/family, and completing various psychological assessments allows me to keep my focus on my client, their needs, and the ebbs and flows of life. It is my hope to help the person's life become more manageable, instead of life managing the person.
Taking the step to start therapy can be difficult and filled with mixed emotions; everybody deserves the best chance in the game of life.I'm here to help you play the cards you've been dealt-just with a little more intention and strategy. I am a LCMHC, CRC, and a facilitator for MHFA. My years of experience providing individual, child/couple/family, and completing various psychological assessments allows me to keep my focus on my client, their needs, and the ebbs and flows of life. It is my hope to help the person's life become more manageable, instead of life managing the person.
I am LGBTQ+ ally trained and honor all identities that clients have.
Therapy can be intimidating, so I am glad you are here. Using a holistic approach, I am present with you the whole way while being gently challenging to help you reach your goals or break out of unhealthy behavior. I do this through Internal Family Systems modality, utilizing meditation and creating a safe space for inner work. Additionally, I use elements of CBT and DBT with to help you reach your goals. I also offer art activities in sessions if there is interest. The healing process is collaborative, and I get to know my clients beyond a diagnosis and help them discover themselves beyond what happened to them, in a safe space.
I am LGBTQ+ ally trained and honor all identities that clients have.
Therapy can be intimidating, so I am glad you are here. Using a holistic approach, I am present with you the whole way while being gently challenging to help you reach your goals or break out of unhealthy behavior. I do this through Internal Family Systems modality, utilizing meditation and creating a safe space for inner work. Additionally, I use elements of CBT and DBT with to help you reach your goals. I also offer art activities in sessions if there is interest. The healing process is collaborative, and I get to know my clients beyond a diagnosis and help them discover themselves beyond what happened to them, in a safe space.
Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by work, relationships, caregiving, chronic illness, or major life transitions? You may be seeking therapy to improve coping skills, mood, relationships, and overall well-being. Greensboro Counseling Partners provides individual and couples counseling for adults with anxiety, depression, stress, and life changes. We offer in-person therapy in Greensboro, NC and secure telehealth counseling across North Carolina and South Carolina.
Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by work, relationships, caregiving, chronic illness, or major life transitions? You may be seeking therapy to improve coping skills, mood, relationships, and overall well-being. Greensboro Counseling Partners provides individual and couples counseling for adults with anxiety, depression, stress, and life changes. We offer in-person therapy in Greensboro, NC and secure telehealth counseling across North Carolina and South Carolina.
Fisher Park Counseling is a private counseling practice located near downtown Greensboro. I offer a warm, safe, and inviting atmosphere where you can share your concerns and we can work towards positive changes. I welcome all ethnicities, sexual identities and and spiritual orientations. I am qualified to work with individuals and couples experiencing a number of concerns including mood disorders, sexual abuse, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, relationship and family concerns and social issues to name a few.
Fisher Park Counseling is a private counseling practice located near downtown Greensboro. I offer a warm, safe, and inviting atmosphere where you can share your concerns and we can work towards positive changes. I welcome all ethnicities, sexual identities and and spiritual orientations. I am qualified to work with individuals and couples experiencing a number of concerns including mood disorders, sexual abuse, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, relationship and family concerns and social issues to name a few.
I know how difficult it can be to reach out when you are drowning, much less summon the energy to find someone who will be a good fit. I am so glad you are here. My approach is primarily person-centered which means that I believe clients are the experts of their own lives. I see myself as a curious consultant who walks beside clients on their mental wellness journey, rather than assuming they need to be "fixed". I work with ADHD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, pet grief, attachment and childhood trauma-related concerns, identity exploration, self-compassion, imposter syndrome, emotion regulation, and stress management.
I know how difficult it can be to reach out when you are drowning, much less summon the energy to find someone who will be a good fit. I am so glad you are here. My approach is primarily person-centered which means that I believe clients are the experts of their own lives. I see myself as a curious consultant who walks beside clients on their mental wellness journey, rather than assuming they need to be "fixed". I work with ADHD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, pet grief, attachment and childhood trauma-related concerns, identity exploration, self-compassion, imposter syndrome, emotion regulation, and stress management.
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I love working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks, creatives, activists, health care professionals, and couples (poly/ENM-affirming & knowledgeable).
Now scheduling autism/ADHD assessments! Wait list for ongoing therapy. I’m a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed EMDR therapist. I recognize that therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, so my approach is personalized, collaborative, and centered on YOU: your strengths, your goals, and your needs. I don’t do "neutral" because we don’t live in a vacuum. I recognize the importance of naming external forces that impact mental health, and I strive to create a space where your identities are celebrated and affirmed. I am passionate about advocacy and accessibility and provide strengths-based support for all neurotypes.
I love working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks, creatives, activists, health care professionals, and couples (poly/ENM-affirming & knowledgeable).
Now scheduling autism/ADHD assessments! Wait list for ongoing therapy. I’m a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed EMDR therapist. I recognize that therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, so my approach is personalized, collaborative, and centered on YOU: your strengths, your goals, and your needs. I don’t do "neutral" because we don’t live in a vacuum. I recognize the importance of naming external forces that impact mental health, and I strive to create a space where your identities are celebrated and affirmed. I am passionate about advocacy and accessibility and provide strengths-based support for all neurotypes.
Attachment, relationships, and working with the LGBTQIA+ community is where I find the most fulfillment in this work.
I'm committed to creating an environment for queer individuals and partners. I recognize the unique challenges that these communities face, including the impact of discrimination, family rejection, and navigating identity in a world that doesn't feel safe. My practice honors the diversity of gender identities, sexual orientation & relationship structures.
Attachment, relationships, and working with the LGBTQIA+ community is where I find the most fulfillment in this work.
I'm committed to creating an environment for queer individuals and partners. I recognize the unique challenges that these communities face, including the impact of discrimination, family rejection, and navigating identity in a world that doesn't feel safe. My practice honors the diversity of gender identities, sexual orientation & relationship structures.
I’m especially passionate about supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clients in a space that feels affirming and culturally aware.
On the outside, things might look like they’re going well—but inside you’re exhausted from holding everything together.
Maybe you’ve always been the responsible one: the person who shows up for family, supports friends, and keeps pushing forward even when things feel heavy. From the outside, life might look “together,” but inside you might feel anxious, burnt out, or unsure of who you’re allowed to be outside of everyone else’s expectations. I understand the pressures of balancing family, work, and your own needs while trying to figure out your next steps.
I’m especially passionate about supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clients in a space that feels affirming and culturally aware.
On the outside, things might look like they’re going well—but inside you’re exhausted from holding everything together.
Maybe you’ve always been the responsible one: the person who shows up for family, supports friends, and keeps pushing forward even when things feel heavy. From the outside, life might look “together,” but inside you might feel anxious, burnt out, or unsure of who you’re allowed to be outside of everyone else’s expectations. I understand the pressures of balancing family, work, and your own needs while trying to figure out your next steps.
Pathways to Healing Counseling and Consulting PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Erin, Callan, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27284
My name is Erin Callan, I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), National Board-Certified Counselor (NBCC), working with Pathways to Healing Counseling and Consulting, PLLC. I believe in counseling with affirming compassionate care in individuals with unique needs, goals, and desires for their life. No two people are alike. Individuals should feel comfortable coming to a safe space, and allowed to be their authentic selves. They drive their own therapeutic process. I’m a flexible therapist, use simple inventories for discussion, use talk therapy, and explore areas collaboratively with each unique individual I see.
My name is Erin Callan, I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), National Board-Certified Counselor (NBCC), working with Pathways to Healing Counseling and Consulting, PLLC. I believe in counseling with affirming compassionate care in individuals with unique needs, goals, and desires for their life. No two people are alike. Individuals should feel comfortable coming to a safe space, and allowed to be their authentic selves. They drive their own therapeutic process. I’m a flexible therapist, use simple inventories for discussion, use talk therapy, and explore areas collaboratively with each unique individual I see.
You know the visceral pain of loss. You get how grief makes itself known through abrupt tears, sleepless nights, literal pain, and a plethora of emotions because you’ve lived it. You know what it’s like for life as you’ve known it to change in irreversible ways. Maybe you're in the thick of struggling to cope, trying to make sense of what’s happened and where you go from here, or you’re ready to heal a grief unobserved that’s been with you for some time. Perhaps you’ve lost someone to suicide, an often uniquely isolating loss. You might be grieving a breakup, familial estrangement or change in identity. These bring grief, too.
You know the visceral pain of loss. You get how grief makes itself known through abrupt tears, sleepless nights, literal pain, and a plethora of emotions because you’ve lived it. You know what it’s like for life as you’ve known it to change in irreversible ways. Maybe you're in the thick of struggling to cope, trying to make sense of what’s happened and where you go from here, or you’re ready to heal a grief unobserved that’s been with you for some time. Perhaps you’ve lost someone to suicide, an often uniquely isolating loss. You might be grieving a breakup, familial estrangement or change in identity. These bring grief, too.
I have been a licensed counselor for close to 30 years. I believe that prioritizing mental health is important to a person's wellbeing and can be a challenging, yet rewarding first step in that process. Welcome!
I have been a licensed counselor for close to 30 years. I believe that prioritizing mental health is important to a person's wellbeing and can be a challenging, yet rewarding first step in that process. Welcome!
You struggle to connect with your authentic self as you navigate life’s transitions and their impact on your identity and relationships. You notice yourself falling into the same patterns that leave you feeling even more disconnected and overwhelmed. Together, we will explore the stories that shape your inner world. I will support you in letting go of expectations that don't align with your values and building confidence in yourself as the author of your own life. When everything starts to feel like too much, I want you to feel grounded in who you are.
You struggle to connect with your authentic self as you navigate life’s transitions and their impact on your identity and relationships. You notice yourself falling into the same patterns that leave you feeling even more disconnected and overwhelmed. Together, we will explore the stories that shape your inner world. I will support you in letting go of expectations that don't align with your values and building confidence in yourself as the author of your own life. When everything starts to feel like too much, I want you to feel grounded in who you are.
I specialize in trauma, grief, and have additional training in LGBTQIA communities.
At my office, I hope to ensure that all feel welcome. I want my clients to know that I hear you and I see you; your pain matters. Brutality at the hands of others is hard to process, but I hope we can go on that journey together. I specialize in trauma recovery, but also treat a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and more severe disorders. I work with my client to find what therapy methods work best for her/him/them, as we are all different individuals with different needs. Methods I tend to use the most is Humanistic and EMDR.
I specialize in trauma, grief, and have additional training in LGBTQIA communities.
At my office, I hope to ensure that all feel welcome. I want my clients to know that I hear you and I see you; your pain matters. Brutality at the hands of others is hard to process, but I hope we can go on that journey together. I specialize in trauma recovery, but also treat a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and more severe disorders. I work with my client to find what therapy methods work best for her/him/them, as we are all different individuals with different needs. Methods I tend to use the most is Humanistic and EMDR.
Emu
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHCQS, LPCMHSP, NCC, ACS
4 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Wounding experiences can deeply shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, or the world around us. These wounds can leave us feeling disconnected - cut off from feeling whole and cared for. If this resonates with you, I might be a good fit for you. As a wounded healer myself, I approach this work with deep respect for your unique story, values, and cultural identity. I work with individuals, couples, and persons in ethically non-monogamous relationships. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, relational, and culturally responsive care. I create a brave space for clients living in the margins.
Wounding experiences can deeply shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, or the world around us. These wounds can leave us feeling disconnected - cut off from feeling whole and cared for. If this resonates with you, I might be a good fit for you. As a wounded healer myself, I approach this work with deep respect for your unique story, values, and cultural identity. I work with individuals, couples, and persons in ethically non-monogamous relationships. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, relational, and culturally responsive care. I create a brave space for clients living in the margins.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.