LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Raleigh, NC
Brianna Hicks
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MA, LCMHCS
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27604
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ adults exploring their gender, sexuality, or relationship structure later in life.
Therapy with me is an active, dynamic process—not just talking in circles. We’ll explore what’s holding you back, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and practice setting boundaries (yes, even with your mother). Some days, it’s skill-building. Other days, it’s deep processing. Every session is tailored to you and what you need in the moment.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ adults exploring their gender, sexuality, or relationship structure later in life.
Therapy with me is an active, dynamic process—not just talking in circles. We’ll explore what’s holding you back, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and practice setting boundaries (yes, even with your mother). Some days, it’s skill-building. Other days, it’s deep processing. Every session is tailored to you and what you need in the moment.
I enjoy working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples/polycules who are tired of shrinking themselves.
You’ve gotten really good at showing up for everyone else, even when you’re running on empty. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, burnt out, or unsure who you are underneath all the roles you’ve taken on. Maybe you’re stuck in your head, second-guessing everything—your identity, your relationships, your desires, or what it even means to feel like yourself. Therapy with me is a space where you can stop performing. We slow things down, name what’s actually going on, and start making room for what feels more honest, more grounded, and more you.
I enjoy working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples/polycules who are tired of shrinking themselves.
You’ve gotten really good at showing up for everyone else, even when you’re running on empty. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, burnt out, or unsure who you are underneath all the roles you’ve taken on. Maybe you’re stuck in your head, second-guessing everything—your identity, your relationships, your desires, or what it even means to feel like yourself. Therapy with me is a space where you can stop performing. We slow things down, name what’s actually going on, and start making room for what feels more honest, more grounded, and more you.
I work with adults of all ages, especially Black and brown men, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and college students.
I firmly believe that you're the expert of your own life and place a high value on creating a therapeutic relationship that helps you achieve your goals. I also understand the critical role of cultural centeredness. Creating a unique experience, I employ a mix of approaches designed to assist you in reclaiming and owning your power.
I work with adults of all ages, especially Black and brown men, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and college students.
I firmly believe that you're the expert of your own life and place a high value on creating a therapeutic relationship that helps you achieve your goals. I also understand the critical role of cultural centeredness. Creating a unique experience, I employ a mix of approaches designed to assist you in reclaiming and owning your power.
I am passionate about working with BIPOC & LGBTQ+ individuals, those navigating marginalized identities, and anyone who's felt unseen or unheard.
As an Indigenous, queer-identifying clinician, I provide culturally competent care that hears you as you process the systemic stressors of identity, trauma, anxiety & transitions. I show up my whole, authentic self, and empower you to do the same. Utilizing a range of approaches to meet your needs—in a way that supports YOUR unique lived experience.
I am passionate about working with BIPOC & LGBTQ+ individuals, those navigating marginalized identities, and anyone who's felt unseen or unheard.
As an Indigenous, queer-identifying clinician, I provide culturally competent care that hears you as you process the systemic stressors of identity, trauma, anxiety & transitions. I show up my whole, authentic self, and empower you to do the same. Utilizing a range of approaches to meet your needs—in a way that supports YOUR unique lived experience.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, emerging adults (18+), and those in "helping" professions (education, medicine, mental health).
If you are at a crossroads between who you've been (or been told to be), and who you long to become, I am here for you. My clients come to me because the old narratives they've been living by no longer fit, and it's time to write a new story of wholeness and fulfillment. Together we explore concerns related to sexual and gender identity, religious or spiritual concerns, life transitions, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, and more. My approach is collaborative, laid back, and insight-driven; designed to give you space to be heard, understood, and affirmed as we explore your unique needs and goals.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, emerging adults (18+), and those in "helping" professions (education, medicine, mental health).
If you are at a crossroads between who you've been (or been told to be), and who you long to become, I am here for you. My clients come to me because the old narratives they've been living by no longer fit, and it's time to write a new story of wholeness and fulfillment. Together we explore concerns related to sexual and gender identity, religious or spiritual concerns, life transitions, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, and more. My approach is collaborative, laid back, and insight-driven; designed to give you space to be heard, understood, and affirmed as we explore your unique needs and goals.
My specialties are PTSD, LGBTQ+ and African American therapy/advocacy as well as depression.
Now Accepting New Clients! Welcome to the beginning of your journey through change and fulfillment. Clients often come to therapy with many challenges. These can be longstanding emotional battles with depression, anxiety and traumatic experiences. Life can be difficult to face with multiple obstacles often presenting at the same time. Engaging in a purposeful plan with guidance from an experienced therapist can help you to create a life that is more satisfying and helps you meet personal goals. Let's begin!
My specialties are PTSD, LGBTQ+ and African American therapy/advocacy as well as depression.
Now Accepting New Clients! Welcome to the beginning of your journey through change and fulfillment. Clients often come to therapy with many challenges. These can be longstanding emotional battles with depression, anxiety and traumatic experiences. Life can be difficult to face with multiple obstacles often presenting at the same time. Engaging in a purposeful plan with guidance from an experienced therapist can help you to create a life that is more satisfying and helps you meet personal goals. Let's begin!
I’m a queer therapist committed to creating an inclusive, affirming space where all clients feel safe and supported.
Pulling on my background in LGBTQIA+ and mental health advocacy, as well as lived experiences, I know the intricacies that come with complex intersecting identities in today's complex political climate. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based on your needs and wants, and rely on communication and feedback from you to ensure we meet your goals.
I’m a queer therapist committed to creating an inclusive, affirming space where all clients feel safe and supported.
Pulling on my background in LGBTQIA+ and mental health advocacy, as well as lived experiences, I know the intricacies that come with complex intersecting identities in today's complex political climate. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based on your needs and wants, and rely on communication and feedback from you to ensure we meet your goals.
I have a passion for adulthood and aging, LGBTQ issues, and anxiety disorders.
I specialize in issues related to adulthood and aging/life transitions, LGBTQ issues, (I am an out gay therapist), anxiety and mood disorders, and frequently work in a couple or family setting with clients working through those issues.
I have a passion for adulthood and aging, LGBTQ issues, and anxiety disorders.
I specialize in issues related to adulthood and aging/life transitions, LGBTQ issues, (I am an out gay therapist), anxiety and mood disorders, and frequently work in a couple or family setting with clients working through those issues.
Ellie Mental Health Raleigh Blue Ridge Rd
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607
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.
Hi! I'm a dually Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) working in the Raleigh NC area. I received my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) from the North Carolina State University and have been practicing for 7 years. I am a dully Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as well as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) practicing in Raleigh, NC. I went back to school in my 40's to become a social worker and graduated from North Carolina State University, and began practicing as a LCSW and LCAS in 2018.
Hi! I'm a dually Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) working in the Raleigh NC area. I received my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) from the North Carolina State University and have been practicing for 7 years. I am a dully Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as well as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) practicing in Raleigh, NC. I went back to school in my 40's to become a social worker and graduated from North Carolina State University, and began practicing as a LCSW and LCAS in 2018.
I specialize in working with trans and nonbinary individuals navigating the layered impacts of complex trauma—particularly trauma rooted in relationships, identity invalidation, and systemic oppression.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in deep respect for your lived experience. I support clients in unpacking patterns like people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, and self-abandonment—helping them reconnect with their inner voice and sense of worth. Together, we work to gently unravel survival strategies that no longer serve you, while bui
I specialize in working with trans and nonbinary individuals navigating the layered impacts of complex trauma—particularly trauma rooted in relationships, identity invalidation, and systemic oppression.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in deep respect for your lived experience. I support clients in unpacking patterns like people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, and self-abandonment—helping them reconnect with their inner voice and sense of worth. Together, we work to gently unravel survival strategies that no longer serve you, while bui
I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folx, as well as survivors of conversion therapy, therapeutic abuse, and the Troubled Teen Industry.
My name is Adria Goulet (they/them/theirs) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. During sessions, I strive to meet clients where they are at in their healing process, empowering them to navigate uncomfortable emotions, maladaptive coping skills, or intrusive thoughts. I recognize that during crisis situations, harmful or self-destructive behaviors can be necessary for survival. As a therapist, my goal is to help you find new coping skills, process traumatic events, navigate oppressive systems, cultivate healthier beliefs about yourself, and build more effective interpersonal skills.
I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folx, as well as survivors of conversion therapy, therapeutic abuse, and the Troubled Teen Industry.
My name is Adria Goulet (they/them/theirs) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. During sessions, I strive to meet clients where they are at in their healing process, empowering them to navigate uncomfortable emotions, maladaptive coping skills, or intrusive thoughts. I recognize that during crisis situations, harmful or self-destructive behaviors can be necessary for survival. As a therapist, my goal is to help you find new coping skills, process traumatic events, navigate oppressive systems, cultivate healthier beliefs about yourself, and build more effective interpersonal skills.
I work with adults from varying background and experiences: including but not limited to topics such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity, sexuality, life transitions, LGBTQ+, communication, family dynamics, the enneagram, and acceptance of self.
Welcome! My name is Tommy Hibbs and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina. I believe therapy is for anyone and everyone. It is a chance for one to better explore their identity, wants and needs, goals, and so much more. My objective within sessions is to create a space for further self-discovery and self-acceptance. Clients deserve to be heard, validated, seen, and affirmed. My deepest desire in therapy is for my clients to feel at peace with who they are and who they are becoming.
I work with adults from varying background and experiences: including but not limited to topics such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity, sexuality, life transitions, LGBTQ+, communication, family dynamics, the enneagram, and acceptance of self.
Welcome! My name is Tommy Hibbs and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina. I believe therapy is for anyone and everyone. It is a chance for one to better explore their identity, wants and needs, goals, and so much more. My objective within sessions is to create a space for further self-discovery and self-acceptance. Clients deserve to be heard, validated, seen, and affirmed. My deepest desire in therapy is for my clients to feel at peace with who they are and who they are becoming.
I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to be affirming of all identities, cultures, religious beliefs, body sizes, and abilities.
You may be keeping it together on the outside—getting good grades or promotions, making friends, remembering to feed your cat—but underneath, you’re wondering why everything feels so much harder for you than it seems to be for everyone else. Maybe you’re processing a new diagnosis, questioning your identity, or feeling overwhelmed by life changes. You’re looking for someone who understands that thinking differently isn’t something to cure or fix—it’s something to embrace.
I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to be affirming of all identities, cultures, religious beliefs, body sizes, and abilities.
You may be keeping it together on the outside—getting good grades or promotions, making friends, remembering to feed your cat—but underneath, you’re wondering why everything feels so much harder for you than it seems to be for everyone else. Maybe you’re processing a new diagnosis, questioning your identity, or feeling overwhelmed by life changes. You’re looking for someone who understands that thinking differently isn’t something to cure or fix—it’s something to embrace.
Hiking Therapy with George Goldston, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27604
I specialize in supporting adults navigating ADHD, Autism, LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, and depression.
Sometimes healing happens best outside the four walls of an office. My therapy sessions take place along the Company Mill Trail at Umstead State Park—walking through the trees, pausing at the river, and reflecting on the path we’ve taken together. Nature offers metaphors for the challenges we face: roots that trip us up, rivers that carry us forward, and trails that remind us growth is a process of moving one step at a time. Movement often helps untangle thoughts and feelings. Being outdoors can lower stress, improve focus, and make it easier to open up.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating ADHD, Autism, LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, and depression.
Sometimes healing happens best outside the four walls of an office. My therapy sessions take place along the Company Mill Trail at Umstead State Park—walking through the trees, pausing at the river, and reflecting on the path we’ve taken together. Nature offers metaphors for the challenges we face: roots that trip us up, rivers that carry us forward, and trails that remind us growth is a process of moving one step at a time. Movement often helps untangle thoughts and feelings. Being outdoors can lower stress, improve focus, and make it easier to open up.
I work with both individuals and groups, and have particular interest in issues affecting men, survivors of religious oppression, trauma, addictions, grief and loss, helping professionals and small business owners in developing healthy, vibrant careers, and supporting gay men and lesbians in their quest for maximum fulfillment in their lives.
Freud is credited with stating that two things really matter in life: love and work. I help people find greater satisfaction with a) their relationships with themselves and others, and b) what they do to make meaning in their lives. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help you maximize your spiritual, physical, and emotional potential. Operating from an orientation which draws primarily on a combination of contemporary psychoanalytic, attachment, and neurobiological perspectives, I am fully committed to walking with you on your journey toward greater satisfaction and fulfillment.
I work with both individuals and groups, and have particular interest in issues affecting men, survivors of religious oppression, trauma, addictions, grief and loss, helping professionals and small business owners in developing healthy, vibrant careers, and supporting gay men and lesbians in their quest for maximum fulfillment in their lives.
Freud is credited with stating that two things really matter in life: love and work. I help people find greater satisfaction with a) their relationships with themselves and others, and b) what they do to make meaning in their lives. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help you maximize your spiritual, physical, and emotional potential. Operating from an orientation which draws primarily on a combination of contemporary psychoanalytic, attachment, and neurobiological perspectives, I am fully committed to walking with you on your journey toward greater satisfaction and fulfillment.
I specialize in working with queer, trans, and non-monogamous individuals; those experiencing grief or end-of-life; and anyone navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, identity questions, or other existential exploration.
I practice from an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring our work to support your growth and explore your unique experiences while acknowledging the larger systems of power and oppression that shape them. While therapy cannot change the material realities of an unjust world, I believe everyone deserves a supportive space within it.
I specialize in working with queer, trans, and non-monogamous individuals; those experiencing grief or end-of-life; and anyone navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, identity questions, or other existential exploration.
I practice from an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring our work to support your growth and explore your unique experiences while acknowledging the larger systems of power and oppression that shape them. While therapy cannot change the material realities of an unjust world, I believe everyone deserves a supportive space within it.
On the outside things look great, but on the inside you are struggling. Work stress is becoming overwhelming, you feel anxious and depressed, and your relationships are suffering. What used to work is no longer working for you. I am here to help you learn new, more effective ways for life to become more manageable. Together we can create and work on goals, which can include improved work performance, more meaningful relationships, better communication, and stress management. We can address addictions which may be hindering performance. Whatever life stress or transition you may be experiencing, I am here to help.
On the outside things look great, but on the inside you are struggling. Work stress is becoming overwhelming, you feel anxious and depressed, and your relationships are suffering. What used to work is no longer working for you. I am here to help you learn new, more effective ways for life to become more manageable. Together we can create and work on goals, which can include improved work performance, more meaningful relationships, better communication, and stress management. We can address addictions which may be hindering performance. Whatever life stress or transition you may be experiencing, I am here to help.
I'm passionate about working with ADHD, chronic health, and LGBTQ+ issues because I fall under all three of those categories myself.
For me, therapy is about creating a nonjudgemental space where you feel comfortable to express whatever it is that you took time out of your week to talk about. In our sessions, we will work together to identify your goals and develop strategies to achieve them. My goal is to help you discover the tools and insights needed to navigate life with greater ease and confidence. I have extensive experience working with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, neurodivergence, chronic pain, HIV, and other chronic health issues.
I'm passionate about working with ADHD, chronic health, and LGBTQ+ issues because I fall under all three of those categories myself.
For me, therapy is about creating a nonjudgemental space where you feel comfortable to express whatever it is that you took time out of your week to talk about. In our sessions, we will work together to identify your goals and develop strategies to achieve them. My goal is to help you discover the tools and insights needed to navigate life with greater ease and confidence. I have extensive experience working with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, neurodivergence, chronic pain, HIV, and other chronic health issues.
Welcome! Thanks for reading my profile in search of enhancing your own emotional wellbeing. I have developed deep roots in Western NC and East Tennessee. Along the way I have had a career that included management of behavioral health programs, working in hospitals and in the field, with people with a wide range of emotional needs related to their behavioral health.
Welcome! Thanks for reading my profile in search of enhancing your own emotional wellbeing. I have developed deep roots in Western NC and East Tennessee. Along the way I have had a career that included management of behavioral health programs, working in hospitals and in the field, with people with a wide range of emotional needs related to their behavioral health.
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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.