LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Lexington, NC
Starting therapy can feel like a big step—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. I work with individuals who are navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm, and who are ready to better understand themselves and create meaningful change.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment. Together, we’ll explore patterns, build coping skills, and work toward goals that matter most to you.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. I work with individuals who are navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm, and who are ready to better understand themselves and create meaningful change.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment. Together, we’ll explore patterns, build coping skills, and work toward goals that matter most to you.
The last few years have been tough. Tougher than we ever thought possible. This has caused chaos, stressful home life, and violence to increase in our communities. If you have been affected recently by these things, I want you to know, you are not alone. You do not need to struggle any longer. Healing begins the moment we feel truly seen and understood.
The last few years have been tough. Tougher than we ever thought possible. This has caused chaos, stressful home life, and violence to increase in our communities. If you have been affected recently by these things, I want you to know, you are not alone. You do not need to struggle any longer. Healing begins the moment we feel truly seen and understood.
As a therapist my job is to meet you precisely where you are, to listen about where you’ve been, and to help process the emotions you're feeling. I believe in bridging the gap between evidence-based research and actual clinical practice, and it starts right here. I've had the opportunity to work with a variety of mental health concerns in diverse clinical settings, including SUD recovery, school-based therapy, college mental health counseling, and private practice. I have also had extensive experience in treating various forms of trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and psychosis.
As a therapist my job is to meet you precisely where you are, to listen about where you’ve been, and to help process the emotions you're feeling. I believe in bridging the gap between evidence-based research and actual clinical practice, and it starts right here. I've had the opportunity to work with a variety of mental health concerns in diverse clinical settings, including SUD recovery, school-based therapy, college mental health counseling, and private practice. I have also had extensive experience in treating various forms of trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and psychosis.
Marigold Behavioral Health,
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MHS, LCMHC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Lexington, NC 27292
Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to sit with your feelings - so let us sit with you! As a practice, our focus is to support patients in achieving a higher degree of satisfaction as they work towards their desired therapeutic goals. We pride ourselves on creating the most affirming, culturally sensitive, and neurodiverse space possible where individual differences and strengths are celebrated and sensory overload is minimized. Sessions are designed to help patients understand the core of their emotions and behaviors, and assist in regaining self-confidence and contentment.
Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to sit with your feelings - so let us sit with you! As a practice, our focus is to support patients in achieving a higher degree of satisfaction as they work towards their desired therapeutic goals. We pride ourselves on creating the most affirming, culturally sensitive, and neurodiverse space possible where individual differences and strengths are celebrated and sensory overload is minimized. Sessions are designed to help patients understand the core of their emotions and behaviors, and assist in regaining self-confidence and contentment.
For Clients:
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or going through life on autopilot? I help individuals reconnect with meaning, increase presence, and create actionable steps toward lasting change.
For Clinicians Seeking Supervision:
Clinical work can be both rewarding and challenging. I offer Clinical Supervision that is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you build confidence in your clinical voice. Together, we’ll strengthen your skills, process difficult cases, and navigate ethical and professional growth with intention.
I am currently accepting new therapy clients and supervisees.
For Clients:
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or going through life on autopilot? I help individuals reconnect with meaning, increase presence, and create actionable steps toward lasting change.
For Clinicians Seeking Supervision:
Clinical work can be both rewarding and challenging. I offer Clinical Supervision that is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you build confidence in your clinical voice. Together, we’ll strengthen your skills, process difficult cases, and navigate ethical and professional growth with intention.
I am currently accepting new therapy clients and supervisees.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. Trauma, life transitions, emotional distress, and substance use challenges can affect your daily life, relationships, and sense of self. Therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space to process your experiences and build healthier ways to cope and heal. I work with adolescents and adults using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing to help build clarity, resilience, coping skills, and lasting emotional growth.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. Trauma, life transitions, emotional distress, and substance use challenges can affect your daily life, relationships, and sense of self. Therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space to process your experiences and build healthier ways to cope and heal. I work with adolescents and adults using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing to help build clarity, resilience, coping skills, and lasting emotional growth.
B's Effort Changing Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSOTP, TFCBT-C
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
When life has gotten you down and you feel the weight of life on your shoulders know there is someone to assist you. B's has a wide array of therapist currently accepting new clients to help with struggles to help with depression, anxiety, behavioral, parental/child relationships, marital, self-esteem, past trauma, etc. Our goal is to help enhance coping skills you already have to be the best YOU! We value a collaborative approach and want to provide the support you need to grow in a safe space. We are passionate about educating about symptoms and assisting individuals and families with the skills to promote healthy coping skills.
When life has gotten you down and you feel the weight of life on your shoulders know there is someone to assist you. B's has a wide array of therapist currently accepting new clients to help with struggles to help with depression, anxiety, behavioral, parental/child relationships, marital, self-esteem, past trauma, etc. Our goal is to help enhance coping skills you already have to be the best YOU! We value a collaborative approach and want to provide the support you need to grow in a safe space. We are passionate about educating about symptoms and assisting individuals and families with the skills to promote healthy coping skills.
High Point Family Therapy Services, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If anxiety is affecting your relationships, work, sleep, or sense of well-being, you may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck. Therapy provides a safe place to better understand what is happening and develop practical ways to move forward.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups seeking relief from anxiety and the challenges it creates in daily life. Together, we will identify the sources of your distress, understand the patterns that sustain it, and develop effective strategies for lasting change. My goal is to help you experience greater peace, stronger relationships, and renewed confidence.
If anxiety is affecting your relationships, work, sleep, or sense of well-being, you may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck. Therapy provides a safe place to better understand what is happening and develop practical ways to move forward.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups seeking relief from anxiety and the challenges it creates in daily life. Together, we will identify the sources of your distress, understand the patterns that sustain it, and develop effective strategies for lasting change. My goal is to help you experience greater peace, stronger relationships, and renewed confidence.
Unresolved trauma and other stressors can unexpectedly pull us back when we least expect it. My goal is to instill confidence in my clients and equip them with tools that can be used beyond our therapy sessions. Together, we’ll explore mindfulness techniques and psychoeducation, providing you with effective ways to navigate the different seasons of your life. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you don’t have to carry the weight of life alone—I’m here to help.
Unresolved trauma and other stressors can unexpectedly pull us back when we least expect it. My goal is to instill confidence in my clients and equip them with tools that can be used beyond our therapy sessions. Together, we’ll explore mindfulness techniques and psychoeducation, providing you with effective ways to navigate the different seasons of your life. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you don’t have to carry the weight of life alone—I’m here to help.
Chelsea Scott London
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Test
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
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Elizabeth Yopp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I am a social-justice oriented, LGBTQIA+ affirming provider committed to helping you find fulfillment on your own terms.
Does life feel like an uphill battle where you're constantly managing stress, anxiety, or the weight of the past? I have nearly a decade of experience helping individuals navigate the complexities of Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, and Grief. Whether you are a professional facing workplace burnout, a senior navigating life’s transitions, or a teen (13+) struggling with adjustment, I provide a safe, open-minded, and active space for your growth. My goal is to help you build the practical skills and emotional resilience needed to move forward with confidence and independence.
I am a social-justice oriented, LGBTQIA+ affirming provider committed to helping you find fulfillment on your own terms.
Does life feel like an uphill battle where you're constantly managing stress, anxiety, or the weight of the past? I have nearly a decade of experience helping individuals navigate the complexities of Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, and Grief. Whether you are a professional facing workplace burnout, a senior navigating life’s transitions, or a teen (13+) struggling with adjustment, I provide a safe, open-minded, and active space for your growth. My goal is to help you build the practical skills and emotional resilience needed to move forward with confidence and independence.
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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.
Hi Friend! You know how sometimes you feel like you have something stuck in your teeth? When you can feel that something is off but you can't quite get it, what do you do? You go to a mirror to get a different perspective. Let me be your mirror and together we can figure out where that piece of spinach is and what tools we can use to get that sucker out.
Hi Friend! You know how sometimes you feel like you have something stuck in your teeth? When you can feel that something is off but you can't quite get it, what do you do? You go to a mirror to get a different perspective. Let me be your mirror and together we can figure out where that piece of spinach is and what tools we can use to get that sucker out.
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!
I honor all clients' identities and life experiences in the counseling space, and am a LGBTQIA+ friendly therapist.
Hi, I'm Rebecca (she/her) and it's a pleasure to welcome you to my page! I value building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients by having authentic, tough, and humorous conversations. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, strength-based, identity-affirming, and holistic in nature. I incorporate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused techniques to support clients in recognizing inner strengths and challenge unhelpful ways of thinking. I strive to support clients in living authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.
I honor all clients' identities and life experiences in the counseling space, and am a LGBTQIA+ friendly therapist.
Hi, I'm Rebecca (she/her) and it's a pleasure to welcome you to my page! I value building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients by having authentic, tough, and humorous conversations. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, strength-based, identity-affirming, and holistic in nature. I incorporate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused techniques to support clients in recognizing inner strengths and challenge unhelpful ways of thinking. I strive to support clients in living authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.
I am culturally competent, an LGBTQ ally, and welcome whatever path of spirituality you follow (or don't).
Are you searching for more purpose in your life? Are your relationships unfulfilling? Do you feel disconnected to yourself and others? I help clients create a life and relationships that are more in line with what they value and feel more nourishing on a soul level.
I am culturally competent, an LGBTQ ally, and welcome whatever path of spirituality you follow (or don't).
Are you searching for more purpose in your life? Are your relationships unfulfilling? Do you feel disconnected to yourself and others? I help clients create a life and relationships that are more in line with what they value and feel more nourishing on a soul level.
This can be especially true for those who are queer, nonmonogamous, neurodivergent, or just don't seem to quite fit in.
Many of my clients have been pushed towards goals that didn't fit or felt misunderstood in previous therapy treatments. I want to honor your need to forge your own path in your life and relationships, and will approach our work together with the curiosity, openness, and steadiness you need to help you along the way.
This can be especially true for those who are queer, nonmonogamous, neurodivergent, or just don't seem to quite fit in.
Many of my clients have been pushed towards goals that didn't fit or felt misunderstood in previous therapy treatments. I want to honor your need to forge your own path in your life and relationships, and will approach our work together with the curiosity, openness, and steadiness you need to help you along the way.
I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds. I love helping people who are motivated and have a goal in mind of what they want to work towards in their life. Whether it is relationship issues, anxiety, trauma or something else; There are always things we can learn from each other.
I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds. I love helping people who are motivated and have a goal in mind of what they want to work towards in their life. Whether it is relationship issues, anxiety, trauma or something else; There are always things we can learn from each other.
I have specialized experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ populations.
Hi there! My name is Tabitha Giaquinto, my pronouns are she/her/hers, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, Delaware & North Carolina. I know finding a good match in a therapist can be difficult, especially if the idea of being vulnerable with someone brings a sense of discomfort. In my work with clients, I strive to provide unconditional positive support, a safe & inclusive environment for all, and individualized care for everyone I work with. I understand what it’s like to be on the couch of a therapist’s office and not know where to start, which gifts me the ability to understand & empathize with the uncertainty.
I have specialized experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ populations.
Hi there! My name is Tabitha Giaquinto, my pronouns are she/her/hers, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, Delaware & North Carolina. I know finding a good match in a therapist can be difficult, especially if the idea of being vulnerable with someone brings a sense of discomfort. In my work with clients, I strive to provide unconditional positive support, a safe & inclusive environment for all, and individualized care for everyone I work with. I understand what it’s like to be on the couch of a therapist’s office and not know where to start, which gifts me the ability to understand & empathize with the uncertainty.
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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.