LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Raleigh, NC
Now accepting new clients. Parenting is tough, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space for children and teens to work through challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavior struggles, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions. Alongside child therapy, I also offer parenting support with the goal of helping caregivers feel more grounded, confident, and connected in their parenting journey. Whether your child is eager for therapy or hesitant, my focus is always on building trust and connection to support meaningful growth!
Now accepting new clients. Parenting is tough, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space for children and teens to work through challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavior struggles, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions. Alongside child therapy, I also offer parenting support with the goal of helping caregivers feel more grounded, confident, and connected in their parenting journey. Whether your child is eager for therapy or hesitant, my focus is always on building trust and connection to support meaningful growth!
Struggling with an eating disorder? Depression, anxiety, and/or relationship issues? Looking for someone to walk alongside you in your journey for recovery, healing and wellness? Marriage and couple issues, I am here to partner to work together. Parents, worried about your teen child and their struggles with self-esteem, body image, and relationship issues? Let's work together in building resilience
Struggling with an eating disorder? Depression, anxiety, and/or relationship issues? Looking for someone to walk alongside you in your journey for recovery, healing and wellness? Marriage and couple issues, I am here to partner to work together. Parents, worried about your teen child and their struggles with self-esteem, body image, and relationship issues? Let's work together in building resilience
Hello and welcome, I'm Kate! Originally from California, I moved to North Carolina in 2024 and am excited to continue my work supporting clients on their therapeutic journeys.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, and person-centered, and I aim to create a warm and supportive space for all clients seeking care. I work with adults 18 and older and have experience helping individuals navigate a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, attachment, parenting difficulties, work stress, life and family transitions, and self-esteem issues.
Hello and welcome, I'm Kate! Originally from California, I moved to North Carolina in 2024 and am excited to continue my work supporting clients on their therapeutic journeys.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, and person-centered, and I aim to create a warm and supportive space for all clients seeking care. I work with adults 18 and older and have experience helping individuals navigate a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, attachment, parenting difficulties, work stress, life and family transitions, and self-esteem issues.
I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I am committed to supporting clients through life’s challenges with both empathy and clinical expertise.
I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach to therapy, working alongside clients to help them feel understood and empowered in their growth. I focus on building meaningful connections and fostering hope for lasting change.
I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I am committed to supporting clients through life’s challenges with both empathy and clinical expertise.
I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach to therapy, working alongside clients to help them feel understood and empowered in their growth. I focus on building meaningful connections and fostering hope for lasting change.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years of experience, I can support children (age 6+), teens, adults, and families navigating trauma, stress, big life transitions, and emotional heaviness. My approach is grounding, collaborative, and focused on helping you reconnect with safety, clarity, and control. Together, we will create space for healing and build tools that help you move forward with steadiness and purpose.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years of experience, I can support children (age 6+), teens, adults, and families navigating trauma, stress, big life transitions, and emotional heaviness. My approach is grounding, collaborative, and focused on helping you reconnect with safety, clarity, and control. Together, we will create space for healing and build tools that help you move forward with steadiness and purpose.
Shelly Hummel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
5 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27605
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in couples therapy and love what I do. Life circumstances facilitated my desire to become a couples therapist in early adolescence. I graduated from The University of Iowa with Honors in Psychology and completed my graduate degree from Northern Illinois University. My desire has always been working with couples and that passion remains today. I have been in practice for over 20 years, specializing in helping couples who are burdened by wanting to make their relationship work, but are uncertain of the tools and where to start.
I specialize in couples therapy and love what I do. Life circumstances facilitated my desire to become a couples therapist in early adolescence. I graduated from The University of Iowa with Honors in Psychology and completed my graduate degree from Northern Illinois University. My desire has always been working with couples and that passion remains today. I have been in practice for over 20 years, specializing in helping couples who are burdened by wanting to make their relationship work, but are uncertain of the tools and where to start.
Hello, my name is Stephen Pleasant, and I'm a psychotherapist for men. Why therapy for men? Well, because sometimes a man just needs a pork shoulder to cry on. That being said, I will also work with women as well.
It’s a recognized human tendency for men to get “stuck” in their lives and to end up “settling” for the status quo when deep down they know they are capable of a great deal more. Here’s the truth; You are never “stuck” with your present circumstances.
Hello, my name is Stephen Pleasant, and I'm a psychotherapist for men. Why therapy for men? Well, because sometimes a man just needs a pork shoulder to cry on. That being said, I will also work with women as well.
It’s a recognized human tendency for men to get “stuck” in their lives and to end up “settling” for the status quo when deep down they know they are capable of a great deal more. Here’s the truth; You are never “stuck” with your present circumstances.
I am passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and serving the LGBTQ+ community.
My approach is person-centered and strengths-based, rooted in empathy, understanding, and collaboration. I draw from evidence-based practices such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused care, always tailoring sessions to your unique story and goals.
I am passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and serving the LGBTQ+ community.
My approach is person-centered and strengths-based, rooted in empathy, understanding, and collaboration. I draw from evidence-based practices such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused care, always tailoring sessions to your unique story and goals.
I am a licensed therapist with over seven years of experience in mental health, including six years in private practice. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and military/veteran populations, offering therapy for a range of issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. I have found a passion in supporting adolescents and adults, particularly those with ADHD and autism. My passion for this work comes from both professional training and personal experience as a late diagnosed adult with ADHD. I am deeply committed to helping my clients understand and embrace themselves.
I am a licensed therapist with over seven years of experience in mental health, including six years in private practice. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and military/veteran populations, offering therapy for a range of issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. I have found a passion in supporting adolescents and adults, particularly those with ADHD and autism. My passion for this work comes from both professional training and personal experience as a late diagnosed adult with ADHD. I am deeply committed to helping my clients understand and embrace themselves.
Ally Urban
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, past experiences, relationship challenges, or life transitions begin affecting your daily life. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and build meaningful change. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, drawing from DBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, somatic interventions, and EMDR therapy (currently in training) to support healing, growth, and resilience.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, past experiences, relationship challenges, or life transitions begin affecting your daily life. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and build meaningful change. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, drawing from DBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, somatic interventions, and EMDR therapy (currently in training) to support healing, growth, and resilience.
Hi there, I'm Melissa! Thank you for viewing my profile. I have been practicing therapy since 1998 after receiving my Master's Degree. My practice is trauma and addiction-focused. I also work with vocational/ employment challenges. My approach is integrative and holistic, using a variety of techniques to promote self-healing. primarily work with individual adults who are working through trauma, sex addiction, betrayal, and/ or substance use disorders.
Hi there, I'm Melissa! Thank you for viewing my profile. I have been practicing therapy since 1998 after receiving my Master's Degree. My practice is trauma and addiction-focused. I also work with vocational/ employment challenges. My approach is integrative and holistic, using a variety of techniques to promote self-healing. primarily work with individual adults who are working through trauma, sex addiction, betrayal, and/ or substance use disorders.
I view the therapy experience as a directed partnership where strategies are used to directly impact the areas of your life that are distressing to you. Whether it is depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, problems in marriages, work situations, and many other problems we face and no matter if you are in a dark and difficult place right now, therapy can make a dramatic difference. Incorporating new or different understanding with continual application of new approaches, your emotions, thoughts and very life can be better and more enriching than you might realize. I look forward to hearing from you.
I view the therapy experience as a directed partnership where strategies are used to directly impact the areas of your life that are distressing to you. Whether it is depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, problems in marriages, work situations, and many other problems we face and no matter if you are in a dark and difficult place right now, therapy can make a dramatic difference. Incorporating new or different understanding with continual application of new approaches, your emotions, thoughts and very life can be better and more enriching than you might realize. I look forward to hearing from you.
You’ve been carrying a lot for a long time — maybe more than you’ve ever said out loud. Whether you’re an adult overwhelmed by stress or trauma, a teen struggling to cope, a child who’s acting out in ways no one can quite understand, or a couple trying to reconnect, you’re looking for a place that feels safe, calm, and supportive. A place where you don’t have to explain away your pain or pretend to be okay.
At Finding Courage Counseling, I help individuals, children, teens, and couples work through trauma, emotional wounds, anxiety, and relationship struggles with compassion and clarity. Together we can walk through this journey
You’ve been carrying a lot for a long time — maybe more than you’ve ever said out loud. Whether you’re an adult overwhelmed by stress or trauma, a teen struggling to cope, a child who’s acting out in ways no one can quite understand, or a couple trying to reconnect, you’re looking for a place that feels safe, calm, and supportive. A place where you don’t have to explain away your pain or pretend to be okay.
At Finding Courage Counseling, I help individuals, children, teens, and couples work through trauma, emotional wounds, anxiety, and relationship struggles with compassion and clarity. Together we can walk through this journey
I frequently work with:
Professionals and executives navigating stress and transitions
Diverse populations, LGBTQ + Community
Young women , women in seasons of menopause, re-invention or identity shifts from an empty nest
Faith-integrated clients seeking aligned support
College students and emerging adults
Military-connected individuals and families
You’re Strong. Accomplished, Reliable but your also tired and need to have balance.
You show up for your career, your family, and your responsibilities You may feel mentally exhausted, emotionally stretched, or quietly overwhelmed. I can help you figure things out With over 20 years of clinical experience, I provide thoughtful, personalized therapy for adults who want depth, discretion, and meaningful change. My clients are often professionals, leaders, mothers, young adults or military connected who are navigating an anxiety, burnout, grief, life transitions, or relationship strain, I provide a safe, relaxed environment ,
I frequently work with:
Professionals and executives navigating stress and transitions
Diverse populations, LGBTQ + Community
Young women , women in seasons of menopause, re-invention or identity shifts from an empty nest
Faith-integrated clients seeking aligned support
College students and emerging adults
Military-connected individuals and families
You’re Strong. Accomplished, Reliable but your also tired and need to have balance.
You show up for your career, your family, and your responsibilities You may feel mentally exhausted, emotionally stretched, or quietly overwhelmed. I can help you figure things out With over 20 years of clinical experience, I provide thoughtful, personalized therapy for adults who want depth, discretion, and meaningful change. My clients are often professionals, leaders, mothers, young adults or military connected who are navigating an anxiety, burnout, grief, life transitions, or relationship strain, I provide a safe, relaxed environment ,
Accepting new clients! I support individuals who want to make sense of difficult experiences and move forward. Many face challenges like anxiety, depression, self-harm, or major life transitions and are seeking understanding and guidance. I provide a compassionate space where clients can safely explore their experiences and begin making changes at their own pace. Clients focus on enhancing coping skills, fostering resilience, and improving relationships. Together, we process experiences, strengthen coping skills, and take meaningful steps toward healing and growth..
Accepting new clients! I support individuals who want to make sense of difficult experiences and move forward. Many face challenges like anxiety, depression, self-harm, or major life transitions and are seeking understanding and guidance. I provide a compassionate space where clients can safely explore their experiences and begin making changes at their own pace. Clients focus on enhancing coping skills, fostering resilience, and improving relationships. Together, we process experiences, strengthen coping skills, and take meaningful steps toward healing and growth..
I enjoy working with all ages, those who identify as women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and the neurodivergent community.
Life is a journey filled with ups, downs, twists, and turns. It can be fun and exhilarating, challenging and scary, and anything in between. Everyone has a different life experience, and we are all navigating our own paths. This can be especially difficult if you are experiencing mental health conditions or concerns such as anxiety and depression or overcoming past trauma. Oftentimes, we tell ourselves to push through and manage, but with a little help you could learn tools and techniques to help you thrive. You are not alone in this journey, and I would love to walk beside you!
I enjoy working with all ages, those who identify as women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and the neurodivergent community.
Life is a journey filled with ups, downs, twists, and turns. It can be fun and exhilarating, challenging and scary, and anything in between. Everyone has a different life experience, and we are all navigating our own paths. This can be especially difficult if you are experiencing mental health conditions or concerns such as anxiety and depression or overcoming past trauma. Oftentimes, we tell ourselves to push through and manage, but with a little help you could learn tools and techniques to help you thrive. You are not alone in this journey, and I would love to walk beside you!
My counseling practice is dedicated to providing personalized therapy tailored to address each client’s unique issues and challenges. I believe in a client-centric approach that prioritizes individual needs, ensuring that our therapeutic journey aligns with your specific goals and circumstances.
My counseling practice is dedicated to providing personalized therapy tailored to address each client’s unique issues and challenges. I believe in a client-centric approach that prioritizes individual needs, ensuring that our therapeutic journey aligns with your specific goals and circumstances.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 12 years of experience in mental health. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and military members. I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilling lives. I earned my Master of Science in Human Services with a specialty in Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. As an Air Force spouse and former military child, I have years of experience navigating the stressors and joys of military life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 12 years of experience in mental health. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and military members. I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilling lives. I earned my Master of Science in Human Services with a specialty in Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. As an Air Force spouse and former military child, I have years of experience navigating the stressors and joys of military life.
Yelverton's Enrichment Services, Inc. provides Bilingual Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, Psychiatric Medication Management, Telepsychiatry, Intensive In-Home Services, Child & Adolescent Day Treatment, Child & Adolescent Level III-Residential Treatment Facilities, Community Support Team Services for Adults, CAP I/DD Services and Private Duty Nursing.
Yelverton's Enrichment Services, Inc. provides Bilingual Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, Psychiatric Medication Management, Telepsychiatry, Intensive In-Home Services, Child & Adolescent Day Treatment, Child & Adolescent Level III-Residential Treatment Facilities, Community Support Team Services for Adults, CAP I/DD Services and Private Duty Nursing.
I specialize in working with people that are self-critical, depressed, dealing with chronic health issues, caregivers, have ADHD, LGBTQ & ENM/polyamory.
Feeling better is possible. Let's figure out what is holding you back and how things can feel more manageable. Life is hard, really hard. I try to bring safety, a little challenge, some humor, and supportiveness into this work. Together we can face these challenges and address what is holding you back, whether your negative thinking or a really difficult life situation.
I specialize in working with people that are self-critical, depressed, dealing with chronic health issues, caregivers, have ADHD, LGBTQ & ENM/polyamory.
Feeling better is possible. Let's figure out what is holding you back and how things can feel more manageable. Life is hard, really hard. I try to bring safety, a little challenge, some humor, and supportiveness into this work. Together we can face these challenges and address what is holding you back, whether your negative thinking or a really difficult life situation.
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