LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Pinehurst, NC
I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore new and past emotions that may be preventing you from enjoying the present moment. We will look at how your thoughts may be keeping you stuck in unhealthy patterns. You will learn to live life instead of fearing or fighting it. Begin with watching your thoughts and keep relaxing and releasing, soon the noise will stop and you will enjoy all the present moment has to offer. I have experience working with trauma, grief, communication problems and anger issues.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore new and past emotions that may be preventing you from enjoying the present moment. We will look at how your thoughts may be keeping you stuck in unhealthy patterns. You will learn to live life instead of fearing or fighting it. Begin with watching your thoughts and keep relaxing and releasing, soon the noise will stop and you will enjoy all the present moment has to offer. I have experience working with trauma, grief, communication problems and anger issues.
Life can be challenging at times. Some situations in life can cause you to feel anxious, depressed, or maybe worried about someone in your family who is dealing with emotional distress. When transitioning through different phases in your life such as a new job, relocating, parenting, divorce, aging, loss, or retirement you may experience some significant challenges. Any of these situations in life may bring you to seek someone to help you gain perspective and coping skills for navigating through.
Life can be challenging at times. Some situations in life can cause you to feel anxious, depressed, or maybe worried about someone in your family who is dealing with emotional distress. When transitioning through different phases in your life such as a new job, relocating, parenting, divorce, aging, loss, or retirement you may experience some significant challenges. Any of these situations in life may bring you to seek someone to help you gain perspective and coping skills for navigating through.
I often see clients who are experiencing depressed mood or anxious feelings related to overall life transitions and frustrations with the relationships in their life. My work with individuals focuses on the stories that we share with ourselves and others about the challenges we experience and finding helpful ways to create these stories in a way that is more beneficial to the individual. With most of my clients I incorporate elements and techniques from CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and The Gottman Method.
I often see clients who are experiencing depressed mood or anxious feelings related to overall life transitions and frustrations with the relationships in their life. My work with individuals focuses on the stories that we share with ourselves and others about the challenges we experience and finding helpful ways to create these stories in a way that is more beneficial to the individual. With most of my clients I incorporate elements and techniques from CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and The Gottman Method.
I predominately treat youth and adults within the LGBTQ+ community as they navigate intersectionality, life transitions, and identity development.
I am passionate advocate and ally who celebrates diversity whether ethnicity, race, faith, sexuality, relational, gender, etc. I have an integrative and person-centered counseling approach combining mindfulness, skill building, self-acceptance, interpersonal relationship building, and health boundary development.
I predominately treat youth and adults within the LGBTQ+ community as they navigate intersectionality, life transitions, and identity development.
I am passionate advocate and ally who celebrates diversity whether ethnicity, race, faith, sexuality, relational, gender, etc. I have an integrative and person-centered counseling approach combining mindfulness, skill building, self-acceptance, interpersonal relationship building, and health boundary development.
Motherhood can be beautiful, meaningful, and full of love… but let’s be real, it can also make you question your sanity a little. Maybe you’re running on iced coffee and four hours of broken sleep, googling “is this normal?” for the 17th time today, or wondering what happened to the version of you who had hobbies and uninterrupted thoughts. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, trying to conceive, or adjusting to life as a parent, you deserve support through the emotional ups and downs that can come with growing a family.
Motherhood can be beautiful, meaningful, and full of love… but let’s be real, it can also make you question your sanity a little. Maybe you’re running on iced coffee and four hours of broken sleep, googling “is this normal?” for the 17th time today, or wondering what happened to the version of you who had hobbies and uninterrupted thoughts. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, trying to conceive, or adjusting to life as a parent, you deserve support through the emotional ups and downs that can come with growing a family.
Divine Wellness Therapeutic Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
2 Endorsed
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Life can be hard sometimes. At times we have no idea how to get through what we are going through. It is okay to ask for help. Here at Divine Wellness Therapeutic Center, we believe in giving you a safe, non-judgmental environment to walk the journey of healing. "Facilitating the Healing of Invisible Wounds". We have an interdisciplinary team of Clinical Mental Health Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Massage Therapists and Play Therapy Certified Therapists ready to guide you through any situation that you are facing.
Life can be hard sometimes. At times we have no idea how to get through what we are going through. It is okay to ask for help. Here at Divine Wellness Therapeutic Center, we believe in giving you a safe, non-judgmental environment to walk the journey of healing. "Facilitating the Healing of Invisible Wounds". We have an interdisciplinary team of Clinical Mental Health Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Massage Therapists and Play Therapy Certified Therapists ready to guide you through any situation that you are facing.
I predominately treat youth and adults within the LGBTQ+ community as they navigate intersectionality, life transitions, and identity development.
I am passionate advocate and ally who celebrates diversity whether ethnicity, race, faith, sexuality, relational, gender, etc. I have an integrative and person-centered counseling approach combining mindfulness, skill building, self-acceptance, interpersonal relationship building, and healthy boundary development.
I predominately treat youth and adults within the LGBTQ+ community as they navigate intersectionality, life transitions, and identity development.
I am passionate advocate and ally who celebrates diversity whether ethnicity, race, faith, sexuality, relational, gender, etc. I have an integrative and person-centered counseling approach combining mindfulness, skill building, self-acceptance, interpersonal relationship building, and healthy boundary development.
Stressors come in many forms: family issues, relationship struggles, grief and loss, addiction, health problems, just to name a few. Often, these create conflicts – internal and external – and confusion about who we are, what we stand for, and what our life priorities are. My approach is designed to help clients disentangle these conflicts and to make sense of the confusion. During this process, clients learn about self-validation, finding a stable sense of identity and self, effective communication in relationships with others and oneself, creating healthy boundaries, and reducing stress.
Stressors come in many forms: family issues, relationship struggles, grief and loss, addiction, health problems, just to name a few. Often, these create conflicts – internal and external – and confusion about who we are, what we stand for, and what our life priorities are. My approach is designed to help clients disentangle these conflicts and to make sense of the confusion. During this process, clients learn about self-validation, finding a stable sense of identity and self, effective communication in relationships with others and oneself, creating healthy boundaries, and reducing stress.
Harley Grace Farm and Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC-S, C-DBT, CATP, EMDRPT-
Serves Area
If going to a traditional office for therapy and medication management doesn't appeal to you, there is another option. Harley Grace Farm & Counseling Center combines evidence based mental health treatment with a non-traditional setting. Both therapy and medication management is offered. Therapy is designed to meet your individual needs; you can take a walk on the farm's trails, utilize activities with horses to actually practice new skills necessary to meet your goals or select one of the seating areas on the farm. The farm is a safe place of acceptance, growth & healing as we are all deserving of happiness & second chances.
If going to a traditional office for therapy and medication management doesn't appeal to you, there is another option. Harley Grace Farm & Counseling Center combines evidence based mental health treatment with a non-traditional setting. Both therapy and medication management is offered. Therapy is designed to meet your individual needs; you can take a walk on the farm's trails, utilize activities with horses to actually practice new skills necessary to meet your goals or select one of the seating areas on the farm. The farm is a safe place of acceptance, growth & healing as we are all deserving of happiness & second chances.
With a holistic, strength-based approach, I center my work on the belief that healing begins with connection and resilience. As an EMDR-trained therapist, I understand that many of the wounds we carry didn't begin with a single event- they were woven into our earliest experiences of attachment, safety, and belonging. The nervous system remembers what the mind sometimes cannot name. I believe that symptoms are not signs of brokenness- they are signs of survival. Together, we will work to explore the parts of you that developed to protect, to cope, and to endure, honoring those adaptations while holding space for something new.
With a holistic, strength-based approach, I center my work on the belief that healing begins with connection and resilience. As an EMDR-trained therapist, I understand that many of the wounds we carry didn't begin with a single event- they were woven into our earliest experiences of attachment, safety, and belonging. The nervous system remembers what the mind sometimes cannot name. I believe that symptoms are not signs of brokenness- they are signs of survival. Together, we will work to explore the parts of you that developed to protect, to cope, and to endure, honoring those adaptations while holding space for something new.
I offer an array of services that includes but not limited to parenting, individual, group, couples therapy and co-morbid counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults, male, female and LGBT population.
I have a desire to see each individual and family I serve strengthen by building resilience and character by providing strategies to improve cognitive process and behaviors to build healthier relationships with yourself and others. As an individual you should be continually evolving. I am committed to ensure that your issues, needs and goals will not only be heard but thoroughly processed so we can work towards you becoming self aware and committed to reaching your full potential. I am confident that our therapeutic relationship will exceed your expectations.
I offer an array of services that includes but not limited to parenting, individual, group, couples therapy and co-morbid counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults, male, female and LGBT population.
I have a desire to see each individual and family I serve strengthen by building resilience and character by providing strategies to improve cognitive process and behaviors to build healthier relationships with yourself and others. As an individual you should be continually evolving. I am committed to ensure that your issues, needs and goals will not only be heard but thoroughly processed so we can work towards you becoming self aware and committed to reaching your full potential. I am confident that our therapeutic relationship will exceed your expectations.
First and foremost, I want to help you create a space for exploration and healing. We will do that by working together to build a partnership that is as unique as you are. People tend to look into counseling when life events feel overwhelming, difficult to navigate, and stressful. I am here to really listen and I want to understand what you’re facing. Much of who we are as people is directly related to the relationship between ourselves and our emotions. I firmly believe that we each hold the unique power to grow and solve issues inside ourselves. Healing takes curiosity, intention, and soul.
First and foremost, I want to help you create a space for exploration and healing. We will do that by working together to build a partnership that is as unique as you are. People tend to look into counseling when life events feel overwhelming, difficult to navigate, and stressful. I am here to really listen and I want to understand what you’re facing. Much of who we are as people is directly related to the relationship between ourselves and our emotions. I firmly believe that we each hold the unique power to grow and solve issues inside ourselves. Healing takes curiosity, intention, and soul.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed with sadness or worry? Do you find yourself reliving past painful events? Are you struggling with life changes, grief, or relationship conflicts? Do you want to make changes, but just can’t seem to do it on your own? When faced with painful events in life, or struggle with difficult emotions, life can seem out of balance. You may become so overwhelmed that sometimes you may shut down or act out. These are all normal and common responses when under stress. Unfortunately, when you’re in a chronic state of stress, this may affect the way you relate to others and yourself.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed with sadness or worry? Do you find yourself reliving past painful events? Are you struggling with life changes, grief, or relationship conflicts? Do you want to make changes, but just can’t seem to do it on your own? When faced with painful events in life, or struggle with difficult emotions, life can seem out of balance. You may become so overwhelmed that sometimes you may shut down or act out. These are all normal and common responses when under stress. Unfortunately, when you’re in a chronic state of stress, this may affect the way you relate to others and yourself.
As a military veteran and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I understand life circumstances can often leave you feeling overwhelmed and at times defeated. Know these obstacles do not have to be permanent. I strongly believe with compassion, encouragement, and vulnerability an individual can overcome life's hurdles and reach their fullest potential. I assist clients with setting realistic therapeutic goals which ultimately restores their confidence and trust not only in themselves but in others as well. My approach is to provide each client with the effective techniques required to have a well balanced self empowered life.
As a military veteran and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I understand life circumstances can often leave you feeling overwhelmed and at times defeated. Know these obstacles do not have to be permanent. I strongly believe with compassion, encouragement, and vulnerability an individual can overcome life's hurdles and reach their fullest potential. I assist clients with setting realistic therapeutic goals which ultimately restores their confidence and trust not only in themselves but in others as well. My approach is to provide each client with the effective techniques required to have a well balanced self empowered life.
Are you or loved one in need of finding answers? Do you wonder what might be causing you (or your loved one) to have difficulty navigating the day to day tasks? Or perhaps you are looking to speak with someone who can provide a safe and understanding place to explore questions that you may have in order to find solutions, support, or a direction. Whether you are seeking a psychological evaluation or therapy/counseling services, the questions or reasons that have brought you to where you are now may be addressed.
Are you or loved one in need of finding answers? Do you wonder what might be causing you (or your loved one) to have difficulty navigating the day to day tasks? Or perhaps you are looking to speak with someone who can provide a safe and understanding place to explore questions that you may have in order to find solutions, support, or a direction. Whether you are seeking a psychological evaluation or therapy/counseling services, the questions or reasons that have brought you to where you are now may be addressed.
Accepting New Clients – Life has a way of stretching us in directions we never expected. Even the strongest among us can find ourselves overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. When the pressure builds, it can change how we see ourselves and how we show up in the world. My role is to help you slow down, understand what’s getting in the way, and reconnect with the parts of you that are capable, resilient, and ready for change. Together, we’ll work to untangle the patterns that drain your energy, clarify what truly matters to you, and build a path toward living with intention rather than simply reacting to life’s demands.
Accepting New Clients – Life has a way of stretching us in directions we never expected. Even the strongest among us can find ourselves overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. When the pressure builds, it can change how we see ourselves and how we show up in the world. My role is to help you slow down, understand what’s getting in the way, and reconnect with the parts of you that are capable, resilient, and ready for change. Together, we’ll work to untangle the patterns that drain your energy, clarify what truly matters to you, and build a path toward living with intention rather than simply reacting to life’s demands.
Katie Maness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I work with adults who are ready to move beyond managing symptoms and begin understanding themselves on a deeper level. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, disordered eating, grief, relationship difficulties, or the lasting effects of painful life experiences, therapy can become a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and create meaningful change.
Hi! I work with adults who are ready to move beyond managing symptoms and begin understanding themselves on a deeper level. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, disordered eating, grief, relationship difficulties, or the lasting effects of painful life experiences, therapy can become a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and create meaningful change.
The traditional office environment is not for everyone. We offer therapy in a beautiful farm setting where you have the choice of sitting or walking in nature, meeting indoors, or interacting with animals. At the farm you'll get the benefit of evidence-based approaches, but in a more natural and relaxed setting. Our goal is to create an environment that empowers and supports in order to focus on the change you seek. We work with individuals and couples, and offer parenting support. We see children, teens, and adults.
The traditional office environment is not for everyone. We offer therapy in a beautiful farm setting where you have the choice of sitting or walking in nature, meeting indoors, or interacting with animals. At the farm you'll get the benefit of evidence-based approaches, but in a more natural and relaxed setting. Our goal is to create an environment that empowers and supports in order to focus on the change you seek. We work with individuals and couples, and offer parenting support. We see children, teens, and adults.
I provide specialized, evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing the effects of trauma, including:
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Combat-related trauma
• Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
• Childhood trauma
• Relationship trauma
Healing from Trauma Starts Here
If you are struggling with the effects of trauma, you are not alone—and healing is possible.
I use gradual exposure therapy for PTSD. For depression, anxiety, and insomnia, I use the Alpha-Stim (R) CES medical device, combined with hypnosis, which provides enhanced treatment results ... a viable alternative to medication.
I provide specialized, evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing the effects of trauma, including:
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Combat-related trauma
• Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
• Childhood trauma
• Relationship trauma
Healing from Trauma Starts Here
If you are struggling with the effects of trauma, you are not alone—and healing is possible.
I use gradual exposure therapy for PTSD. For depression, anxiety, and insomnia, I use the Alpha-Stim (R) CES medical device, combined with hypnosis, which provides enhanced treatment results ... a viable alternative to medication.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor whose purpose is to
create a secure space for you as the client to embrace where you are emotionally, in order to gain awareness, process and develop solutions. This is accomplished with a collaboration of commitment and investment to oneself and the process. Your voice is important and honored in the counseling process as we work together to discover new paths to wellness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor whose purpose is to
create a secure space for you as the client to embrace where you are emotionally, in order to gain awareness, process and develop solutions. This is accomplished with a collaboration of commitment and investment to oneself and the process. Your voice is important and honored in the counseling process as we work together to discover new paths to wellness.
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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.