LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Mooresville, NC
Sophie Reaves
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mooresville, NC 28117 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with diverse clients, racial/ethnic, and LGBTQ backgrounds.
You deserve to feel seen, heard and understood, to be your best self and live your best life! My goal is to create an empowering space to draw from your strengths in overcoming current challenges. I work collaboratively with clients to establish ongoing, flexible goals for therapy to make our sessions most effective. I am particularly interested in the stories we tell about our lives and the meaning we make of them.
I enjoy working with diverse clients, racial/ethnic, and LGBTQ backgrounds.
You deserve to feel seen, heard and understood, to be your best self and live your best life! My goal is to create an empowering space to draw from your strengths in overcoming current challenges. I work collaboratively with clients to establish ongoing, flexible goals for therapy to make our sessions most effective. I am particularly interested in the stories we tell about our lives and the meaning we make of them.
I am a mental health and substance abuse therapist who is trauma-informed, couples-focused, faith-story-sensitive, and LGBTQ-supportive.
I am an advocate for empowering secret-holders to let go of their burdens to create new freedom. Whether it's dealing with the shame of substance abuse issues, fear surrounding sexual identity concerns, underlying dread from childhood traumas, or ongoing guilt of forgotten crimes from the past. I offer a safe space to put your hurt story to rest. Working together, we create a new story that gives you authenticity, community, and possibility. I combine 5-years of experience with substance abuse counseling with 7-years of experience collaborating with people confronted by childhood trauma, anxiety, depression and other diagnoses.
I am a mental health and substance abuse therapist who is trauma-informed, couples-focused, faith-story-sensitive, and LGBTQ-supportive.
I am an advocate for empowering secret-holders to let go of their burdens to create new freedom. Whether it's dealing with the shame of substance abuse issues, fear surrounding sexual identity concerns, underlying dread from childhood traumas, or ongoing guilt of forgotten crimes from the past. I offer a safe space to put your hurt story to rest. Working together, we create a new story that gives you authenticity, community, and possibility. I combine 5-years of experience with substance abuse counseling with 7-years of experience collaborating with people confronted by childhood trauma, anxiety, depression and other diagnoses.
Delia Hipp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mooresville, NC 28115
I am a trauma informed, LGBTQIA+ identified and allied, culturally humble, body positive clinical social worker.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with mental health concerns around trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, grief, life changes, depression, anxiety, sexuality, and gender identity. My goals for my clients are that they feel heard, validated, supported, and involved in their treatment goals. I am passionate about helping my clients in increasing their insight and understanding of themselves, their values, needs, effective and ineffective coping skills, and their goals of living a fulfilling life.
I am a trauma informed, LGBTQIA+ identified and allied, culturally humble, body positive clinical social worker.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with mental health concerns around trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, grief, life changes, depression, anxiety, sexuality, and gender identity. My goals for my clients are that they feel heard, validated, supported, and involved in their treatment goals. I am passionate about helping my clients in increasing their insight and understanding of themselves, their values, needs, effective and ineffective coping skills, and their goals of living a fulfilling life.
I blend evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and more in a creative way, weaving in the transformative power of art and play therapy.
Hi there! I am originally from Los Angeles, raised in Charlotte, NC, and proud to be Korean-American. As a Licensed Clinical Social worker and also an ally in the LGBTQIA+ community, I have experience in school-based therapy with children and psychotherapy with young adults. My passion lies in fostering healthy lifestyles and guiding clients through challenges like the journey of identity, cultural clashes, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, behavioral concerns, and transitions.
I blend evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and more in a creative way, weaving in the transformative power of art and play therapy.
Hi there! I am originally from Los Angeles, raised in Charlotte, NC, and proud to be Korean-American. As a Licensed Clinical Social worker and also an ally in the LGBTQIA+ community, I have experience in school-based therapy with children and psychotherapy with young adults. My passion lies in fostering healthy lifestyles and guiding clients through challenges like the journey of identity, cultural clashes, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, behavioral concerns, and transitions.
Stephen McAlister
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Mooresville, NC 28117 (Online Only)
I also am an advocate for LGBTQ individuals, specifically when they are in conflict with their faith backgrounds.
I am an advocate for empowering secret-holders to let go of their burdens to create new freedom. Whether it's dealing with the shame of substance abuse issues, fear surrounding sexual identity concerns, underlying dread from childhood traumas, or ongoing guilt of "forgotten crimes" from the past. I offer a safe space to put your story to rest. Working together, we create a new story that gives you authenticity, community, and possibility.
I also am an advocate for LGBTQ individuals, specifically when they are in conflict with their faith backgrounds.
I am an advocate for empowering secret-holders to let go of their burdens to create new freedom. Whether it's dealing with the shame of substance abuse issues, fear surrounding sexual identity concerns, underlying dread from childhood traumas, or ongoing guilt of "forgotten crimes" from the past. I offer a safe space to put your story to rest. Working together, we create a new story that gives you authenticity, community, and possibility.
Deanna Cuccinello
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mooresville, NC 28117
I specialize in working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, anger management, codependency, recovery from past abuse, life transitions, perfectionism, and relationship concerns.
Life’s challenges can be overwhelming, and sometimes we need help. Perhaps you're experiencing a life transition or feel disconnected and find it hard to manage your emotions. Our thoughts, feelings and behaviors influence every area of our lives, often negatively impacting our relationships, our work and self-care. Seeking support is a significant first step in honoring your need for growth and change. I offer a safe place to be heard and understood and collaboratively we will identify therapeutic goals. I affirm clients from all backgrounds, gender expression/identity, sexual orientation, race, culture, and ability status.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, anger management, codependency, recovery from past abuse, life transitions, perfectionism, and relationship concerns.
Life’s challenges can be overwhelming, and sometimes we need help. Perhaps you're experiencing a life transition or feel disconnected and find it hard to manage your emotions. Our thoughts, feelings and behaviors influence every area of our lives, often negatively impacting our relationships, our work and self-care. Seeking support is a significant first step in honoring your need for growth and change. I offer a safe place to be heard and understood and collaboratively we will identify therapeutic goals. I affirm clients from all backgrounds, gender expression/identity, sexual orientation, race, culture, and ability status.
Brian Landis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mooresville, NC 28117
My passion each day is to work through life's challenges with teens through adults. I love working with Couples (Gottman Method) to help their relationships build a stronger connection. I work with individuals ages 13 and up with a variety of needs such as general coping skills, self-esteem, parenting issues, retirement, divorce, family conflicts, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, grief issues, men's issues, and life adjustments. My specialties include Marriage and Family Therapy (Gottman Style), Dealing with Chronic Illnesses (M.S., Cancer, Kidney Disease, etc.), and working with school issues with teens and college students
My passion each day is to work through life's challenges with teens through adults. I love working with Couples (Gottman Method) to help their relationships build a stronger connection. I work with individuals ages 13 and up with a variety of needs such as general coping skills, self-esteem, parenting issues, retirement, divorce, family conflicts, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, grief issues, men's issues, and life adjustments. My specialties include Marriage and Family Therapy (Gottman Style), Dealing with Chronic Illnesses (M.S., Cancer, Kidney Disease, etc.), and working with school issues with teens and college students
Hello there, and welcome to my page! I'm so glad you're here taking this step. I treat a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, life changes, behavior concerns, and difficulty with self-image and identity. I also provide a safe space for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color and LGBTQIA+ clients. I'm willing to work with clients at any point in the therapeutic process, whether you don't know what therapy is really about, or if you've already seen change and want to maintain it.
Hello there, and welcome to my page! I'm so glad you're here taking this step. I treat a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, life changes, behavior concerns, and difficulty with self-image and identity. I also provide a safe space for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color and LGBTQIA+ clients. I'm willing to work with clients at any point in the therapeutic process, whether you don't know what therapy is really about, or if you've already seen change and want to maintain it.
Being lost, frustrated, overwhelmed, and exhausted can be a normal part of life; however, sometimes it becomes too much and too heavy for one person to carry alone. I am so glad that you are here. The reality is, you do not have to carry it alone and you shouldn't have to. Let's face live's difficult challenges together. Whether you are managing symptoms of grief and loss, experiencing issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community, or managing symptoms of anxiety and depression- I am here and I am passionate about supporting you through the issues that you are facing.
Being lost, frustrated, overwhelmed, and exhausted can be a normal part of life; however, sometimes it becomes too much and too heavy for one person to carry alone. I am so glad that you are here. The reality is, you do not have to carry it alone and you shouldn't have to. Let's face live's difficult challenges together. Whether you are managing symptoms of grief and loss, experiencing issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community, or managing symptoms of anxiety and depression- I am here and I am passionate about supporting you through the issues that you are facing.
I am an affirming clinician for the LGBTQ+ community.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, ages five and up. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I have five years' experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and challenges with life transitions.
I am an affirming clinician for the LGBTQ+ community.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, ages five and up. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I have five years' experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and challenges with life transitions.
Kylie Hutchinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mooresville, NC 28117
My areas of speciality include anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, school issues, adjustment, behavior modification, and LGBTQ+.
Hello, my name is Kylie and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). I aim to create and provide a safe space for individuals to explore and embrace their authentic selves. I have provided therapy within the school-based setting, elementary level over the last five years. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I like to incorporate play and art while using several modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Person-Centered Therapy to help each individual examine their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to achieve their goals.
My areas of speciality include anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, school issues, adjustment, behavior modification, and LGBTQ+.
Hello, my name is Kylie and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). I aim to create and provide a safe space for individuals to explore and embrace their authentic selves. I have provided therapy within the school-based setting, elementary level over the last five years. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I like to incorporate play and art while using several modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Person-Centered Therapy to help each individual examine their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to achieve their goals.
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Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Mooresville, NC 28117
Waitlist for new clients
I’m intensively trained in sex therapy, trauma, sexual addictions, LGBTQ population.
Currently have a waitlist for evening clients.I enjoy working with and have extensive training in working with persons experiencing a variety of life's challenges. I tend to see a lot of adolescents, couples and families, as well as individuals that are having challenges in the following areas: anxiety, depression, separation/divorce, trauma and abuse, infidelity, spiritual concerns, career challenges, sexual addictions, sexual intimacy issues, loss and grief, blended family issues, issues of sexuality, parenting, ADHD & focus challenges, oppositional and/or entitled adolescents and overall relationship challenges within families.
I’m intensively trained in sex therapy, trauma, sexual addictions, LGBTQ population.
Currently have a waitlist for evening clients.I enjoy working with and have extensive training in working with persons experiencing a variety of life's challenges. I tend to see a lot of adolescents, couples and families, as well as individuals that are having challenges in the following areas: anxiety, depression, separation/divorce, trauma and abuse, infidelity, spiritual concerns, career challenges, sexual addictions, sexual intimacy issues, loss and grief, blended family issues, issues of sexuality, parenting, ADHD & focus challenges, oppositional and/or entitled adolescents and overall relationship challenges within families.
I have extensive experience working with clients who identify within the LGBTQ+ community and couples in alternative relationships of any kind.
It is an immense privilege to walk side by side with my clients as they take their courageous journey to their best lives. I provide treatment to couples, teens & adults providing both individual and couples/marital therapy. I have a passion for relationship work with couples and relationship systems from a variety of backgrounds, as well as my work with teens. I provide treatment from a multi-cultural perspective for issues/concerns including but not limited to relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, general stressors, life transitions, identity stress, sex and sexuality, self-esteem, behavioral issues & grief/bereavement.
I have extensive experience working with clients who identify within the LGBTQ+ community and couples in alternative relationships of any kind.
It is an immense privilege to walk side by side with my clients as they take their courageous journey to their best lives. I provide treatment to couples, teens & adults providing both individual and couples/marital therapy. I have a passion for relationship work with couples and relationship systems from a variety of backgrounds, as well as my work with teens. I provide treatment from a multi-cultural perspective for issues/concerns including but not limited to relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, general stressors, life transitions, identity stress, sex and sexuality, self-esteem, behavioral issues & grief/bereavement.
Andrea S Reynolds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mooresville, NC 28115
I passionately serve the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities.
Hi, my name is Andrea Reynolds (LCSW) and I practice from a Trauma-Informed perspective. I am licensed in the states of Virginia and North Carolina. I currently reside in southwest Virginia, I own and operate my private practice, Journey thru Counseling & Wellness, LLC, where I offer in-person and remote clinical services for individuals, couples, and groups in both states. In my free time, I love spending time with my family and on my yoga mat. I am a Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT-200) with Yoga Alliance and enjoy sharing the benefits of mindfulness in both my personal and professional communities.
I passionately serve the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities.
Hi, my name is Andrea Reynolds (LCSW) and I practice from a Trauma-Informed perspective. I am licensed in the states of Virginia and North Carolina. I currently reside in southwest Virginia, I own and operate my private practice, Journey thru Counseling & Wellness, LLC, where I offer in-person and remote clinical services for individuals, couples, and groups in both states. In my free time, I love spending time with my family and on my yoga mat. I am a Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT-200) with Yoga Alliance and enjoy sharing the benefits of mindfulness in both my personal and professional communities.
Toni Mason
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mooresville, NC 28115
I enjoy working with adults (18+) as well as individuals and couples of all backgrounds who are working through life transitions, depression, anxiety, cultural diversity issues and grief.
"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." - Albert Einstein. If you are someone who is looking for a change in your life or who desires a new perspective, you are exactly where you are supposed to be. Recognizing and changing old patterns can be difficult work but you don't have take that journey alone. People who find my style of counseling most useful tend to appreciate a gentle but direct approach. My specialties include older adults (60+), veterans, domestic violence survivors, couples and folx in LGBTQIA+ community (including polyamory/ethical non-monogamy).
I enjoy working with adults (18+) as well as individuals and couples of all backgrounds who are working through life transitions, depression, anxiety, cultural diversity issues and grief.
"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." - Albert Einstein. If you are someone who is looking for a change in your life or who desires a new perspective, you are exactly where you are supposed to be. Recognizing and changing old patterns can be difficult work but you don't have take that journey alone. People who find my style of counseling most useful tend to appreciate a gentle but direct approach. My specialties include older adults (60+), veterans, domestic violence survivors, couples and folx in LGBTQIA+ community (including polyamory/ethical non-monogamy).
I work with clients from a variety of cultural and diverse backgrounds and am a safe space ally for the LGBTQ+ community.
It is an immense privilege every day to work side by side and collaboratively with my clients assisting them in handling the challenges they are facing in their lives and relationships. I look forward to supporting you as together we will navigate your new path toward much greater satisfaction and peace in your own life or your relationship. Whether you are looking to begin counseling individually, alongside a partner, or with other members of your family, I am here to help you in defining your goals and in identifying the patterns or obstacles that are hindering you from living the life or relationship you want and so deserve.
I work with clients from a variety of cultural and diverse backgrounds and am a safe space ally for the LGBTQ+ community.
It is an immense privilege every day to work side by side and collaboratively with my clients assisting them in handling the challenges they are facing in their lives and relationships. I look forward to supporting you as together we will navigate your new path toward much greater satisfaction and peace in your own life or your relationship. Whether you are looking to begin counseling individually, alongside a partner, or with other members of your family, I am here to help you in defining your goals and in identifying the patterns or obstacles that are hindering you from living the life or relationship you want and so deserve.
I enjoy working with persons identifying as LGBTQ.
Accepting New Clients. I am a Clinical Psychologist, who loves to help people create a lasting sense of happiness, meaning, and well-being in their lives. I believe that health constitutes a state of relative balance between all the "strains" put on our system (e.g. daily life stressors, losses, obligations, negative life events, etc.) and the physical, mental, spiritual and relational resources we have available to us to draw upon. In therapy, I work with people to identify "where there is too much energy in their lives, and where the energy is missing," in order to help them create more harmonious, full, and vibrant life.
I enjoy working with persons identifying as LGBTQ.
Accepting New Clients. I am a Clinical Psychologist, who loves to help people create a lasting sense of happiness, meaning, and well-being in their lives. I believe that health constitutes a state of relative balance between all the "strains" put on our system (e.g. daily life stressors, losses, obligations, negative life events, etc.) and the physical, mental, spiritual and relational resources we have available to us to draw upon. In therapy, I work with people to identify "where there is too much energy in their lives, and where the energy is missing," in order to help them create more harmonious, full, and vibrant life.
If you are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to reclaim your life, navigate through challenges, and identify personal areas of growth and opportunities to do so, I can be your guide in becoming the greatest version of yourself. I am also a Registered Behavioral Therapist (RBT), so I have extensive experience in working with individuals with mental and behavioral health issues, crisis interventions, caregiver and parental stress issues, communication issues, family/friendship conflicts, sexuality and LGBTQ+ issues, and issues related to grief and trauma.
If you are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to reclaim your life, navigate through challenges, and identify personal areas of growth and opportunities to do so, I can be your guide in becoming the greatest version of yourself. I am also a Registered Behavioral Therapist (RBT), so I have extensive experience in working with individuals with mental and behavioral health issues, crisis interventions, caregiver and parental stress issues, communication issues, family/friendship conflicts, sexuality and LGBTQ+ issues, and issues related to grief and trauma.
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders, pregnant and postpartum women, the LGBTQ community, and those struggling with eating disorders and associated behaviors.
Over the last 20 years, I have had the immense privilege of working with many wonderful clients; embarking on a journey to commit to themselves, committing to change, and making a commitment to improve their lives. I consider myself humbled and honored to be a part of every client's journey to true emotional growth through this process that we take on as a team. Together, in a trusting, compassionate, safe and goal oriented clinical alliance, is where this true growth occurs and blossoms and hope is restored.
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders, pregnant and postpartum women, the LGBTQ community, and those struggling with eating disorders and associated behaviors.
Over the last 20 years, I have had the immense privilege of working with many wonderful clients; embarking on a journey to commit to themselves, committing to change, and making a commitment to improve their lives. I consider myself humbled and honored to be a part of every client's journey to true emotional growth through this process that we take on as a team. Together, in a trusting, compassionate, safe and goal oriented clinical alliance, is where this true growth occurs and blossoms and hope is restored.
Elliot Sanchez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, CAMS, LCASA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mooresville, NC 28117
Come as you are. We are an organization that believe change is possible. We are committed to helping people manage addiction, healthy marriages, relationship problems, grief issues, smoking cessation, anger problems, depression, anxiety and spiritual issues find resolve and live a satisfying life.
Come as you are. We are an organization that believe change is possible. We are committed to helping people manage addiction, healthy marriages, relationship problems, grief issues, smoking cessation, anger problems, depression, anxiety and spiritual issues find resolve and live a satisfying life.
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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.