LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Lillington, NC
You may be high-functioning adult who appear to have it together but feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck underneath. Many are navigating life transitions, burnout, relationship stress, or a sense that life no longer feels aligned. You may be used to being the strong one, unsure where to turn for support.
Clients come to me when stress builds, emotions feel heavier, or life shifts disrupt their stability. Together, we slow things down, gain clarity, and identify what’s keeping you stuck—so you can move forward feeling more grounded, confident, and in control.
You may be high-functioning adult who appear to have it together but feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck underneath. Many are navigating life transitions, burnout, relationship stress, or a sense that life no longer feels aligned. You may be used to being the strong one, unsure where to turn for support.
Clients come to me when stress builds, emotions feel heavier, or life shifts disrupt their stability. Together, we slow things down, gain clarity, and identify what’s keeping you stuck—so you can move forward feeling more grounded, confident, and in control.
Hi, I'm Lea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting women through the challenges of motherhood, career demands and life's transitions. I specialize in working with pregnant and postpartum women, working mothers and women navigating anxiety, depression, overwhelm, stress and relationship challenges.
Motherhood can be beautiful, but it can also be isolating, exhausting and overwhelming. Whether you're adjusting to pregnancy, coping with postpartum challenges, balancing work and family responsibilities, or struggling to find time for yourself, therapy can provide a space to slow down and develop practical tools.
Hi, I'm Lea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting women through the challenges of motherhood, career demands and life's transitions. I specialize in working with pregnant and postpartum women, working mothers and women navigating anxiety, depression, overwhelm, stress and relationship challenges.
Motherhood can be beautiful, but it can also be isolating, exhausting and overwhelming. Whether you're adjusting to pregnancy, coping with postpartum challenges, balancing work and family responsibilities, or struggling to find time for yourself, therapy can provide a space to slow down and develop practical tools.
I provide counseling for adults who are searching for healing in their lives. My passion driven specialized focus includes prenatal and postpartum distress, generalized anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, and life transitions.
I provide counseling for adults who are searching for healing in their lives. My passion driven specialized focus includes prenatal and postpartum distress, generalized anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience; she is passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, and groups build healthier lives through building a strong, non judgmental therapeutic rapport along with an external support system. My person-centered approach integrates healthy coping skills, communication, and lifestyle choices with CBT, DBT, EMDR and other therapy models integrated within the therapy approach to fit the clients needs. My community and human service organization experience enables me to assist individuals with diverse lifestyles and disabilities and their families
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience; she is passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, and groups build healthier lives through building a strong, non judgmental therapeutic rapport along with an external support system. My person-centered approach integrates healthy coping skills, communication, and lifestyle choices with CBT, DBT, EMDR and other therapy models integrated within the therapy approach to fit the clients needs. My community and human service organization experience enables me to assist individuals with diverse lifestyles and disabilities and their families
I enjoy working with adults across the life span, with a particular love for those in the 18-25 life transition period and LGBTQIA folks.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in North Carolina. I received my Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University in 2007 and have practiced social work (mainly a combination of behavioral health counseling, case management, and other services) since then. I help my clients feel heard, seen and understood. From our first session, I engage them in creating their own vision for therapy. Therapy with me is collaborative and relational.
I enjoy working with adults across the life span, with a particular love for those in the 18-25 life transition period and LGBTQIA folks.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in North Carolina. I received my Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University in 2007 and have practiced social work (mainly a combination of behavioral health counseling, case management, and other services) since then. I help my clients feel heard, seen and understood. From our first session, I engage them in creating their own vision for therapy. Therapy with me is collaborative and relational.
For nearly a decade, I have worked as a School Counselor supporting children and adolescents through challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQ+ identity exploration, life transitions, divorce, family conflict, and peer relationship difficulties.
My counseling style is collaborative, strengths-based, and goal-oriented, integrating person-centered and solution-focused approaches. Together, we will identify what is most important to you, develop practical coping strategies, and build self-awareness to support meaningful growth and change.
For nearly a decade, I have worked as a School Counselor supporting children and adolescents through challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQ+ identity exploration, life transitions, divorce, family conflict, and peer relationship difficulties.
My counseling style is collaborative, strengths-based, and goal-oriented, integrating person-centered and solution-focused approaches. Together, we will identify what is most important to you, develop practical coping strategies, and build self-awareness to support meaningful growth and change.
As a licensed clinical therapist, addiction specialist, and certified life coach, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to mental well-being and personal growth. With a holistic and eclectic approach, I treat the whole person, addressing a wide range of issues such as family conflicts, divorce, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, self-esteem challenges, parenting skills, and stepfamily wellness. In addition to therapy and life coaching, I offer supervision for LCSW candidates, providing guidance and support to future therapists as they develop their skills and expertise.
As a licensed clinical therapist, addiction specialist, and certified life coach, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to mental well-being and personal growth. With a holistic and eclectic approach, I treat the whole person, addressing a wide range of issues such as family conflicts, divorce, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, self-esteem challenges, parenting skills, and stepfamily wellness. In addition to therapy and life coaching, I offer supervision for LCSW candidates, providing guidance and support to future therapists as they develop their skills and expertise.
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You have this one life; it should feel the way you want it to! But maybe instead it feels overwhelming. Maybe you wonder "What's wrong with me?" "Why do I feel like this?" "Why can't I stop over-thinking?" "Why do I get overpowered by my feelings?" You've tried to change and you still end up feeling awful about yourself or disconnected & frustrated in your relationships. Are you ready to feel differently? To have more confidence in dealing with whatever comes each day? Do you want to have more control even when your emotions are strong? Let's change things. Life CAN feel the way you want it to and I'd love to help you do it.
You have this one life; it should feel the way you want it to! But maybe instead it feels overwhelming. Maybe you wonder "What's wrong with me?" "Why do I feel like this?" "Why can't I stop over-thinking?" "Why do I get overpowered by my feelings?" You've tried to change and you still end up feeling awful about yourself or disconnected & frustrated in your relationships. Are you ready to feel differently? To have more confidence in dealing with whatever comes each day? Do you want to have more control even when your emotions are strong? Let's change things. Life CAN feel the way you want it to and I'd love to help you do it.
I have current biweekly availability as of 5/21/26. I’m really glad you’re here. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and reflective—yet often feel disconnected from their emotions, bodies, or sense of self. Therapy with me is an invitation to slow down, notice what’s alive inside you, and turn toward the parts that learned to stay guarded, controlled, or invisible to survive. Together, we create space for curiosity, tenderness, and connection with the deeper, truest parts of who you are—your most authentic self.
I have current biweekly availability as of 5/21/26. I’m really glad you’re here. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and reflective—yet often feel disconnected from their emotions, bodies, or sense of self. Therapy with me is an invitation to slow down, notice what’s alive inside you, and turn toward the parts that learned to stay guarded, controlled, or invisible to survive. Together, we create space for curiosity, tenderness, and connection with the deeper, truest parts of who you are—your most authentic self.
Ellie Mental Health Raleigh Blue Ridge Rd
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
We are trans/ queer inclusive, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed.
Ellie Mental Health in Raleigh, North Carolina isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services.
We are trans/ queer inclusive, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed.
Ellie Mental Health in Raleigh, North Carolina isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services.
Healing Selves Therapeutics, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
Fayetteville, NC 28305
We are Licensed Professionals Providing: Psychotherapy, Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Processing, EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, and Consultation. We specialize in dissociative disorders, trauma, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression.
We are Licensed Professionals Providing: Psychotherapy, Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Processing, EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, and Consultation. We specialize in dissociative disorders, trauma, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression.
I specialize in creating a safe and affirming space for individuals within the LGBTQ+ communities- where I have lived experience, individuals navigating chronic illness and caregiving, and folks impacted by hoarding behaviors.
My approach to therapy is from an intersectional perspective. My style is eclectic and is tailored to each person’s unique needs because I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The therapeutic alliance built on trust and rapport, is key to positive outcomes in therapy with me. I strive to foster a warm, inclusive, and person-centered environment.
I specialize in creating a safe and affirming space for individuals within the LGBTQ+ communities- where I have lived experience, individuals navigating chronic illness and caregiving, and folks impacted by hoarding behaviors.
My approach to therapy is from an intersectional perspective. My style is eclectic and is tailored to each person’s unique needs because I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The therapeutic alliance built on trust and rapport, is key to positive outcomes in therapy with me. I strive to foster a warm, inclusive, and person-centered environment.
Lifeologie Counseling Raleigh-Durham
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHC, LMFT, LCSW
Serves Area
We have clinicians ready to meet with you! When you reach out to us, we will respond! Several of our therapists have immediate openings. We believe that real healing happens in a space where you feel seen, heard, and genuinely understood. At Lifeologie Counseling, our therapists are not only experts in their fields, they’re real people who care deeply about your story. We take the time to get to know you, not just your symptoms, and we tailor our approach to fit your unique needs and goals. Therapy with us is not one-size-fits-all; it’s a personalized experience grounded in empathy, respect, and authenticity.
We have clinicians ready to meet with you! When you reach out to us, we will respond! Several of our therapists have immediate openings. We believe that real healing happens in a space where you feel seen, heard, and genuinely understood. At Lifeologie Counseling, our therapists are not only experts in their fields, they’re real people who care deeply about your story. We take the time to get to know you, not just your symptoms, and we tailor our approach to fit your unique needs and goals. Therapy with us is not one-size-fits-all; it’s a personalized experience grounded in empathy, respect, and authenticity.
Colleen McKeel
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LCMHCA, NCC
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
I work with individuals who have felt misunderstood or marginalized, particularly adult children of emotionally immature parents, neurodivergent folks, and members of the 2S- LGBTQIA+ community.
I use a strengths-based, collaborative approach that integrates tools from modalities like DBT, IFS, and ACT to help you build resilience, improve self-regulation, and develop skills for lasting change. My goal is to help you embrace your authentic self and create a fulfilling, meaningful life.
I work with individuals who have felt misunderstood or marginalized, particularly adult children of emotionally immature parents, neurodivergent folks, and members of the 2S- LGBTQIA+ community.
I use a strengths-based, collaborative approach that integrates tools from modalities like DBT, IFS, and ACT to help you build resilience, improve self-regulation, and develop skills for lasting change. My goal is to help you embrace your authentic self and create a fulfilling, meaningful life.
Whether you just want to connect for support in navigating general life or you have a more serious or deep rooted diagnosis, we can help. Having a professional to assist in processing things differently than you have before will feel like a weight has been lifted. At Counseling Connections, we offer individual therapy, couples/family therapy, adolescent therapy. Our diverse team provides personalized virtual care to individuals, couples, and families across North Carolina.
Whether you just want to connect for support in navigating general life or you have a more serious or deep rooted diagnosis, we can help. Having a professional to assist in processing things differently than you have before will feel like a weight has been lifted. At Counseling Connections, we offer individual therapy, couples/family therapy, adolescent therapy. Our diverse team provides personalized virtual care to individuals, couples, and families across North Carolina.
Are you in a dark place and seeking a sense of healing but unsure what to do? Are you afraid to look in the mirror because you have lost sight of the person staring back at you? At some point we have all been in that dark place, but I want to empower you to finally look in the mirror to see yourself again. I have a love for individuals that have been the strong friend. The ones who have been the caretakers or the people pleasers in their family or friend group. The ones who often feel forgotten about. So much so, you have forgotten about yourself and your identity. Together, we will work to restore the balance.
Are you in a dark place and seeking a sense of healing but unsure what to do? Are you afraid to look in the mirror because you have lost sight of the person staring back at you? At some point we have all been in that dark place, but I want to empower you to finally look in the mirror to see yourself again. I have a love for individuals that have been the strong friend. The ones who have been the caretakers or the people pleasers in their family or friend group. The ones who often feel forgotten about. So much so, you have forgotten about yourself and your identity. Together, we will work to restore the balance.
We are all healers. But healing one's self can be a lonely road at times. And it'd be my honor to support you on this journey. I'm passionate about working with QTBIPOC, healers experiencing compassion fatigue, and folks in the midst of radical change. And I take special consideration of how power, oppression, energetic shifts, and the collective unconscious affect our individual well-being.
We are all healers. But healing one's self can be a lonely road at times. And it'd be my honor to support you on this journey. I'm passionate about working with QTBIPOC, healers experiencing compassion fatigue, and folks in the midst of radical change. And I take special consideration of how power, oppression, energetic shifts, and the collective unconscious affect our individual well-being.
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 am LGBTQ+ affirming, gender celebratory, and sex positive.
I believe in creating a warm and inviting environment where individuals can feel safe to express themselves directly and openly. My approach is integrative, drawing from various therapeutic modalities, including minority stress theory, narrative theory, decolonizing therapy, and systems theory, tailoring my methods to fit your unique needs and journey.
I am LGBTQ+ affirming, gender celebratory, and sex positive.
I believe in creating a warm and inviting environment where individuals can feel safe to express themselves directly and openly. My approach is integrative, drawing from various therapeutic modalities, including minority stress theory, narrative theory, decolonizing therapy, and systems theory, tailoring my methods to fit your unique needs and journey.
Gayla Jones, PhD/Finding The Balance Therapy PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Online Only
My theoretical approach to counseling emphasizes the collaboration between therapist and client together; the client is helped to discover misconceptions about themselves as it relates to his/her thoughts and beliefs using therapeutic techniques of practice and developing coping skills to be used in "the moment." I'm an empathetic, accepting, and genuine, who focuses on encouragement of a person’s self-awareness, exploration of the here and now and assist in resolving problems. Integrating techniques proven to be evidenced based practices based on clients individual needs to promote positive outcomes of where the client wants to be.
My theoretical approach to counseling emphasizes the collaboration between therapist and client together; the client is helped to discover misconceptions about themselves as it relates to his/her thoughts and beliefs using therapeutic techniques of practice and developing coping skills to be used in "the moment." I'm an empathetic, accepting, and genuine, who focuses on encouragement of a person’s self-awareness, exploration of the here and now and assist in resolving problems. Integrating techniques proven to be evidenced based practices based on clients individual needs to promote positive outcomes of where the client wants to be.
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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.