LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Lewisville, NC
I specialize in Trauma-integration, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, relationships, and goal-focus.
I am diagnosed with depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and ADHD, so I understand addiction & mental health first-hand. I have also dealt with active PTSD symptoms, and I know none of us have to live that way ongoing. Though I am a therapist, I see us as collaborators. I have 10 yrs experience working with diagnoses from Depression to Schizophrenia.
I specialize in Trauma-integration, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, relationships, and goal-focus.
I am diagnosed with depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and ADHD, so I understand addiction & mental health first-hand. I have also dealt with active PTSD symptoms, and I know none of us have to live that way ongoing. Though I am a therapist, I see us as collaborators. I have 10 yrs experience working with diagnoses from Depression to Schizophrenia.
I am trauma-informed, am a LGBT+ ally, and am experienced in working with individuals who are neurodivergent.
My current areas of interest include coping with life transitions, caregiving stress, coping with chronic pain or disability, improving parental mental health, men's mental health and improving self-worth. All of my work is trauma-informed and considers the individual within the family, multicultural and community systems they reside within.
I am trauma-informed, am a LGBT+ ally, and am experienced in working with individuals who are neurodivergent.
My current areas of interest include coping with life transitions, caregiving stress, coping with chronic pain or disability, improving parental mental health, men's mental health and improving self-worth. All of my work is trauma-informed and considers the individual within the family, multicultural and community systems they reside within.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who has worked in community mental health for 25 years in various capacities. The year before I went into behavioral health, I worked exclusively with dementia clients, both young and old. I have many years of experience counseling children, adults, and couples of multiple nationalities.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who has worked in community mental health for 25 years in various capacities. The year before I went into behavioral health, I worked exclusively with dementia clients, both young and old. I have many years of experience counseling children, adults, and couples of multiple nationalities.
Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
We all long to feel a sense of belonging and connection, and positive relationships are essential in helping us live fulfilling lives. However, old wounds and different communication styles can sometimes prevent us from finding satisfaction in our current connections, leaving us feeling stuck and disillusioned. Life also has a way of pulling the rug from under our feet leaving us feeling lost, broken, and unsure of how we got to this point in our story.
We all long to feel a sense of belonging and connection, and positive relationships are essential in helping us live fulfilling lives. However, old wounds and different communication styles can sometimes prevent us from finding satisfaction in our current connections, leaving us feeling stuck and disillusioned. Life also has a way of pulling the rug from under our feet leaving us feeling lost, broken, and unsure of how we got to this point in our story.
Dr. Cheyenne Carter
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, CST
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide LGBTQ+-affirming, sex-positive care, including support for kink and polyamorous relationships.
For 25 years, I have been passionate about helping people build healthier, more fulfilling relationships—with others and with themselves. Clients often come to me seeking relief from relational disconnection, intimacy and sexuality concerns, infidelity, childhood trauma, financial anxiety or money conflict within relationships, life/career transitions.
Whether you are coming as an individual or as part of a couple, my goal is for you to leave our first session feeling deeply seen, understood, and hopeful that meaningful change is possible. Together, we will create a thoughtful, personalized plan to help you move forward.
I provide LGBTQ+-affirming, sex-positive care, including support for kink and polyamorous relationships.
For 25 years, I have been passionate about helping people build healthier, more fulfilling relationships—with others and with themselves. Clients often come to me seeking relief from relational disconnection, intimacy and sexuality concerns, infidelity, childhood trauma, financial anxiety or money conflict within relationships, life/career transitions.
Whether you are coming as an individual or as part of a couple, my goal is for you to leave our first session feeling deeply seen, understood, and hopeful that meaningful change is possible. Together, we will create a thoughtful, personalized plan to help you move forward.
I'm LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent affirming, and welcome clients of all backgrounds.
Are you someone who may be getting through school, work, and relationships, but things inside feel heavier than they look? Your mind replays conversations, worries how you came across, or expects something to go wrong even when things are okay. You might over-apologize, avoid conflict, or shut down emotionally, and pushing through hasn’t changed the pattern. Together, we will make sense of your reactions and behaviors, and help you feel more comfortable and confident in yourself.
I'm LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent affirming, and welcome clients of all backgrounds.
Are you someone who may be getting through school, work, and relationships, but things inside feel heavier than they look? Your mind replays conversations, worries how you came across, or expects something to go wrong even when things are okay. You might over-apologize, avoid conflict, or shut down emotionally, and pushing through hasn’t changed the pattern. Together, we will make sense of your reactions and behaviors, and help you feel more comfortable and confident in yourself.
Frances F Gordon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCAS, NCC, MAC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I see adults for individual and couples therapy. I believe it is important for you to decide what your needs and goals are as you are the expert on who you are. My job is to provide a safe, nurturing, and confidential environment for you to explore your issues. My training is in depressive/anxiety disorders, grief and loss, parenting issues, victimization issues (domestic violence, rape, issues related to childhood/adult trauma), life transitions, communication skills, substance misuse, co-dependency, adult children of alcoholics issues, sexual abuse, and relationships issues. I am also a registered yoga teacher, RYT-500.
I see adults for individual and couples therapy. I believe it is important for you to decide what your needs and goals are as you are the expert on who you are. My job is to provide a safe, nurturing, and confidential environment for you to explore your issues. My training is in depressive/anxiety disorders, grief and loss, parenting issues, victimization issues (domestic violence, rape, issues related to childhood/adult trauma), life transitions, communication skills, substance misuse, co-dependency, adult children of alcoholics issues, sexual abuse, and relationships issues. I am also a registered yoga teacher, RYT-500.
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I offer unwavering support and knowledge about LGBTQIA+ relationships and unconventional relationship dynamics.
It's important to acknowledge that you are the authority in your own life, and I'm dedicated to meeting you exactly where you are to nurture trust in your capabilities and strengths.
I offer unwavering support and knowledge about LGBTQIA+ relationships and unconventional relationship dynamics.
It's important to acknowledge that you are the authority in your own life, and I'm dedicated to meeting you exactly where you are to nurture trust in your capabilities and strengths.
Winston Salem Couples
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC-S
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Relationships are hard work, but you're in the right place. Whether you've been married for years or just dating and considering making a commitment, we can help. Couples who come to see us often have a strong desire to be closer to their partner but have found themselves locked in a pattern of stressful interaction, which leads to the problems they are hoping to address in counseling. Together we navigate the process of understanding the cycles couples get stuck in and identify what needs to change in order to build a safe, intimate, and loving connection.
Relationships are hard work, but you're in the right place. Whether you've been married for years or just dating and considering making a commitment, we can help. Couples who come to see us often have a strong desire to be closer to their partner but have found themselves locked in a pattern of stressful interaction, which leads to the problems they are hoping to address in counseling. Together we navigate the process of understanding the cycles couples get stuck in and identify what needs to change in order to build a safe, intimate, and loving connection.
Our work is dedicated to helping ALL people develop healthy, satisfying, productive, and meaningful lives. Though it can be difficult to make the decision to begin therapy, we have found that those who have sought help and take responsibility for their emotional health and relationships have achieved remarkable results. People come to us for a variety of reasons: they may be in transition, experiencing work stress, grieving a loss, struggling with religious or family ideals which no longer suit them, a new parent experiencing anxiety. Some have begun to feel daily life is stagnant, seeking more direction and purpose in their lives.
Our work is dedicated to helping ALL people develop healthy, satisfying, productive, and meaningful lives. Though it can be difficult to make the decision to begin therapy, we have found that those who have sought help and take responsibility for their emotional health and relationships have achieved remarkable results. People come to us for a variety of reasons: they may be in transition, experiencing work stress, grieving a loss, struggling with religious or family ideals which no longer suit them, a new parent experiencing anxiety. Some have begun to feel daily life is stagnant, seeking more direction and purpose in their lives.
As a queer non-binary person, I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
I specialize in treating trauma, with extensive training in trauma-focused treatment models, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) to treat youth and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for adults. My trauma-informed framework provides me with a unique perspective on how life experiences impact the body, brain, relationships, and mood.
As a queer non-binary person, I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
I specialize in treating trauma, with extensive training in trauma-focused treatment models, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) to treat youth and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for adults. My trauma-informed framework provides me with a unique perspective on how life experiences impact the body, brain, relationships, and mood.
Imagine life is like a journey completely in your control but you feel stuck. Choices you make dictate life’s obstacles and they can be tricky. Life’s journey comes with no instruction pamphlet or ready-made companions. A path unfolds and you decide what to do and who to trust along the way. As you journey you begin to see things you want, potential companions, places you want to explore, and tools you can use to make travels simpler. There are so many choices to make with no time to stop and contemplate the best decision; you have to keep going by making choices every day, about everything. Decisions and deadlines do not wait.
Imagine life is like a journey completely in your control but you feel stuck. Choices you make dictate life’s obstacles and they can be tricky. Life’s journey comes with no instruction pamphlet or ready-made companions. A path unfolds and you decide what to do and who to trust along the way. As you journey you begin to see things you want, potential companions, places you want to explore, and tools you can use to make travels simpler. There are so many choices to make with no time to stop and contemplate the best decision; you have to keep going by making choices every day, about everything. Decisions and deadlines do not wait.
It's a gift to get to support folks through big life changes & challenging times, whether it's deconstructing from a high-control religion, coming out (even to oneself) as queer or trans, exploring new relationship structures like ethical non-monogamy / polyamory, and/or starting to understand oneself through the lens of neurodiversity.
My practice is rooted in DBT because dialectical thinking - the notion that multiple seemingly opposing things can coexist - changed my life. Lately I've grown more interested in bottom-up modalities that use the body as a resource for healing (like somatic therapy). I also love using IFS to help folks understand the multitudes we all contain.
It's a gift to get to support folks through big life changes & challenging times, whether it's deconstructing from a high-control religion, coming out (even to oneself) as queer or trans, exploring new relationship structures like ethical non-monogamy / polyamory, and/or starting to understand oneself through the lens of neurodiversity.
My practice is rooted in DBT because dialectical thinking - the notion that multiple seemingly opposing things can coexist - changed my life. Lately I've grown more interested in bottom-up modalities that use the body as a resource for healing (like somatic therapy). I also love using IFS to help folks understand the multitudes we all contain.
I also enjoy working with LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults (ages 16+) who are navigating a variety of issues including; chronic self-harm, suicidal ideation, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I believe every person has the ability to foster resilience and growth through exploration and nurturing of their unique strengths and abilities. I work primarily from a psychodynamic perspective with an emphasis on attachment and often include additional skills and techniques from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).
I also enjoy working with LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults (ages 16+) who are navigating a variety of issues including; chronic self-harm, suicidal ideation, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I believe every person has the ability to foster resilience and growth through exploration and nurturing of their unique strengths and abilities. I work primarily from a psychodynamic perspective with an emphasis on attachment and often include additional skills and techniques from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).
I work with clients on issues surrounding anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA+, gender identity and expression, family dynamics, relationship issues, self-discovery, and career exploration.
My therapeutic style and approach draw from a variety of therapeutic theories including client centered, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, and reality therapy. I want to meet you where you are, and together we will find the approach that works best for you. Whatever brought you here, let us work together to get you to the next steps along your journey.
I work with clients on issues surrounding anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA+, gender identity and expression, family dynamics, relationship issues, self-discovery, and career exploration.
My therapeutic style and approach draw from a variety of therapeutic theories including client centered, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, and reality therapy. I want to meet you where you are, and together we will find the approach that works best for you. Whatever brought you here, let us work together to get you to the next steps along your journey.
I enjoy working with LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults in claiming joy and authenticity, parents hoping to better understand their gender diverse child and their own gender expectations, and women navigating life transitions.
Do you question the beliefs and systems that have shaped how you see yourself? Embracing authenticity and challenging internalized narratives requires safety, curiosity, and support. I offer adolescents (12+) and adults a soft place to land as they explore their authentic selves and embrace life beyond limiting expectations. Whether you are navigating life transitions or making sense of past experiences, I support my clients in recognizing their resilience and identifying opportunities for growth and healing.
I enjoy working with LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults in claiming joy and authenticity, parents hoping to better understand their gender diverse child and their own gender expectations, and women navigating life transitions.
Do you question the beliefs and systems that have shaped how you see yourself? Embracing authenticity and challenging internalized narratives requires safety, curiosity, and support. I offer adolescents (12+) and adults a soft place to land as they explore their authentic selves and embrace life beyond limiting expectations. Whether you are navigating life transitions or making sense of past experiences, I support my clients in recognizing their resilience and identifying opportunities for growth and healing.
My goal as a counselor is to support individuals as they discover their purpose, learn how to solve their own problems, and build lasting relationships. Through our counseling relationship, we will identify avenues to overcome obstacles in your life, and help you to reach your areas for success! We will learn how to communicate your needs, feelings, and thoughts to those around you in a healthy way. I provide a safe and nurturing environment to freely share and explore past and current thoughts. I specialize in eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, attachment-related issues, anxiety and depression. Let's find a resolution!
My goal as a counselor is to support individuals as they discover their purpose, learn how to solve their own problems, and build lasting relationships. Through our counseling relationship, we will identify avenues to overcome obstacles in your life, and help you to reach your areas for success! We will learn how to communicate your needs, feelings, and thoughts to those around you in a healthy way. I provide a safe and nurturing environment to freely share and explore past and current thoughts. I specialize in eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, attachment-related issues, anxiety and depression. Let's find a resolution!
Life doesn’t slow down just because you need a minute. Jobs change, family needs pile up, health stuff shows up, and you’re somehow supposed to keep functioning. If you’ve been running on fumes, feeling low, wired, irritable, or noticing you’re coping with spending, substances, or shutting down, you’re not the only one. Therapy can help you reset and figure out what actually helps now.
Life doesn’t slow down just because you need a minute. Jobs change, family needs pile up, health stuff shows up, and you’re somehow supposed to keep functioning. If you’ve been running on fumes, feeling low, wired, irritable, or noticing you’re coping with spending, substances, or shutting down, you’re not the only one. Therapy can help you reset and figure out what actually helps now.
Our inclusive staff can support you with the impact of trauma, anxiety and depression symptoms, gender identity, executive functioning, developmental transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ+, BIPOC specific needs, and more.
We provide psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, DBT skills classes, and clinical supervision in NC. We serve children ages 5 and up, families, teens, couples and adults. We also provide a variety of consulting services from 504/IEP planning support to organizational "check ups from the neck up." Our counselors use a variety of tools including EMDR, DBT, IFS, family therapy, and CBT to help you heal. Whether you are coming to our office in Winston-Salem or seeing one of our providers virtually, we cannot wait to connect and help you grow toward your goals.
Our inclusive staff can support you with the impact of trauma, anxiety and depression symptoms, gender identity, executive functioning, developmental transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ+, BIPOC specific needs, and more.
We provide psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, DBT skills classes, and clinical supervision in NC. We serve children ages 5 and up, families, teens, couples and adults. We also provide a variety of consulting services from 504/IEP planning support to organizational "check ups from the neck up." Our counselors use a variety of tools including EMDR, DBT, IFS, family therapy, and CBT to help you heal. Whether you are coming to our office in Winston-Salem or seeing one of our providers virtually, we cannot wait to connect and help you grow toward your goals.
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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.