LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Raleigh, NC
Years ago, I visited Ghana where I was introduced to a symbol called the “Sankofa.” The Sankofa translates to “go back and fetch” and symbolizes the importance of looking to the past in order to reclaim lost strength and wisdom. As a therapist, this deeply resonates with me. Often, parts of our past can feel too painful or overwhelming to revisit so we avoid them and do our best to “move on”. However, I’ve seen that even some of life’s most difficult experiences can also become sources of strength, growth, and a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Years ago, I visited Ghana where I was introduced to a symbol called the “Sankofa.” The Sankofa translates to “go back and fetch” and symbolizes the importance of looking to the past in order to reclaim lost strength and wisdom. As a therapist, this deeply resonates with me. Often, parts of our past can feel too painful or overwhelming to revisit so we avoid them and do our best to “move on”. However, I’ve seen that even some of life’s most difficult experiences can also become sources of strength, growth, and a deeper understanding of ourselves.
I will work with clients across a spectrum of diagnosis but I am especially passionate about working with clients with Anxiety, ADHD, and Autism and LGBTQ+ clients.
My specialties are in person centered therapy and human development. I take modalities such as narrative therapy and CBT to bring them into the therapeutic space when it feels relevant to the present situation.
I will work with clients across a spectrum of diagnosis but I am especially passionate about working with clients with Anxiety, ADHD, and Autism and LGBTQ+ clients.
My specialties are in person centered therapy and human development. I take modalities such as narrative therapy and CBT to bring them into the therapeutic space when it feels relevant to the present situation.
Kristen Baez
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, MT-BC, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Life is full of beautiful moments, trying times, and everything in between. Maybe you are going through a big life transition, or you are simply wanting to try something new to better your mental health. I believe in an open, honest, and authentic therapeutic relationship. Together we can creatively navigate the challenges you face and work toward goals to enhance your life.
Life is full of beautiful moments, trying times, and everything in between. Maybe you are going through a big life transition, or you are simply wanting to try something new to better your mental health. I believe in an open, honest, and authentic therapeutic relationship. Together we can creatively navigate the challenges you face and work toward goals to enhance your life.
As a therapist, I believe in the power of supporting others in unlocking their inner potential, while defining their concept of joy or contentment based on their terms. I support people by utilizing therapy modalities (i.e., narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance & commitment therapy), rooted in strength-based practice and framed in multiculturalism.
As a therapist, I believe in the power of supporting others in unlocking their inner potential, while defining their concept of joy or contentment based on their terms. I support people by utilizing therapy modalities (i.e., narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance & commitment therapy), rooted in strength-based practice and framed in multiculturalism.
Neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcoming.
My approach to counseling is relational person-centered and intuitive, rooted in the belief that each individual’s journey is unique and deserving of agency and trauma-informed, personalized care. In sessions, I integrate various modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, CPT,ACT and somatic practices. Compassion and kindness is a priority.
Neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcoming.
My approach to counseling is relational person-centered and intuitive, rooted in the belief that each individual’s journey is unique and deserving of agency and trauma-informed, personalized care. In sessions, I integrate various modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, CPT,ACT and somatic practices. Compassion and kindness is a priority.
LGBTQIA+ specialist with 20 years of clinical experience.
I am a gender specialist and Certified WPATH member as well as one of the main founders of transgender care in Wilmington. This included founding the first support group in 2008 followed by facilitating several groups for over 10 years. I also provide surgery letters when applicable.
LGBTQIA+ specialist with 20 years of clinical experience.
I am a gender specialist and Certified WPATH member as well as one of the main founders of transgender care in Wilmington. This included founding the first support group in 2008 followed by facilitating several groups for over 10 years. I also provide surgery letters when applicable.
I'm a queer trauma therapist with a background in anti-sexual violence work and healthcare chaplaincy.
I approach my work through an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens. I draw from DBT, somatic experiencing, and IFS, among other modalities, and customize my approach to each individual client. My goal is for my clients to feel seen, validated, and fully supported in showing up as their perfectly imperfect selves.
I'm a queer trauma therapist with a background in anti-sexual violence work and healthcare chaplaincy.
I approach my work through an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens. I draw from DBT, somatic experiencing, and IFS, among other modalities, and customize my approach to each individual client. My goal is for my clients to feel seen, validated, and fully supported in showing up as their perfectly imperfect selves.
As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist providing telehealth in NC & VA, we’ll work together to build confidence and a life that feels authentic to you, not everyone else's expectations.
Hey! I'm Dylan but most people call me DJ. You don’t have to have everything figured out to be here. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, or a major life transition, you might feel overwhelmed trying to figure out who you are and where you're headed. Maybe you are navigating identity, relationships, or trying to build a life that feels more authentic. If you want an online therapist who feels real, affirming, and easy to talk to, I offer a space where you can feel safe be you full self without having to explain or defend who you are.
As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist providing telehealth in NC & VA, we’ll work together to build confidence and a life that feels authentic to you, not everyone else's expectations.
Hey! I'm Dylan but most people call me DJ. You don’t have to have everything figured out to be here. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, or a major life transition, you might feel overwhelmed trying to figure out who you are and where you're headed. Maybe you are navigating identity, relationships, or trying to build a life that feels more authentic. If you want an online therapist who feels real, affirming, and easy to talk to, I offer a space where you can feel safe be you full self without having to explain or defend who you are.
Mitchell Wright
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a queer man, I am a major advocate for inclusivity and my door is open to anyone who feels marginalized in society.
Creating a comfortable, supportive, and safe environment is essential for your therapeutic experience. I take a person-centered approach, fully embracing each client to foster healing through connection. Together, we'll explore the patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and actions to enhance your self-awareness and create a plan that works for you. I use an eclectic blend of EMDR, IFS, DBT, CBT, and Narrative therapy to uncover unmet needs and find ways to fulfill them in line with your values. Healing is a journey filled with challenges, and my goal is to support you through it while appreciating every step along the way.
As a queer man, I am a major advocate for inclusivity and my door is open to anyone who feels marginalized in society.
Creating a comfortable, supportive, and safe environment is essential for your therapeutic experience. I take a person-centered approach, fully embracing each client to foster healing through connection. Together, we'll explore the patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and actions to enhance your self-awareness and create a plan that works for you. I use an eclectic blend of EMDR, IFS, DBT, CBT, and Narrative therapy to uncover unmet needs and find ways to fulfill them in line with your values. Healing is a journey filled with challenges, and my goal is to support you through it while appreciating every step along the way.
With more than fifteen years of clinical experience, I help individuals—especially men who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected, or stuck—navigate stress, trauma, addiction, relationships, identity, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are people who have spent years being the strong one for everyone else while quietly carrying their own struggles.
My approach is practical, compassionate, and collaborative. I work with clients who are looking to better understand themselves, break patterns that no longer serve them, rebuild confidence, improve relationships, and create a life that feels more balanced and authentic.
With more than fifteen years of clinical experience, I help individuals—especially men who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected, or stuck—navigate stress, trauma, addiction, relationships, identity, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are people who have spent years being the strong one for everyone else while quietly carrying their own struggles.
My approach is practical, compassionate, and collaborative. I work with clients who are looking to better understand themselves, break patterns that no longer serve them, rebuild confidence, improve relationships, and create a life that feels more balanced and authentic.
This means that queer, gender diverse, disabled, culturally diverse, ethnically diverse, and clients from all socioeconomic statuses can book!
I am open to all clients who are seeking to begin their healing process. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their cultural identities, life transitions, family, work, relationship, or career-related issues, and gender or sexual/affectional identities.
This means that queer, gender diverse, disabled, culturally diverse, ethnically diverse, and clients from all socioeconomic statuses can book!
I am open to all clients who are seeking to begin their healing process. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their cultural identities, life transitions, family, work, relationship, or career-related issues, and gender or sexual/affectional identities.
Brianna Knox | Trauma Therapy | EMDR Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
As a Black, Queer, Millennial therapist, providing relatable therapy to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Millennials energizes me.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety about the holidays? Dreading putting on a fake smile for toxic family members at Christmas dinner? Struggling with your choice to not even show up to the family function? I got you. I specialize in helping Millennials ditch the shame and guilt of childhood trauma and to build the confidence and self-esteem needed to kick toxic friends and family to the curb.
As a Black, Queer, Millennial therapist, providing relatable therapy to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Millennials energizes me.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety about the holidays? Dreading putting on a fake smile for toxic family members at Christmas dinner? Struggling with your choice to not even show up to the family function? I got you. I specialize in helping Millennials ditch the shame and guilt of childhood trauma and to build the confidence and self-esteem needed to kick toxic friends and family to the curb.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina and Colorado, dedicated to helping individuals in those states. Additionally, I am a licensed in North Carolina, as an addiction treatment specialist.
The individuals or couples I work best with are those who are open to trying new approaches and are willing to explore their own answers with guidance. You won’t need to have all the answers right away, and you don't have to figure it all out on your own. I’m here to support you as you lean into difficult moments, navigate discomfort, and emerge stronger from the experience. Together we will walk through this journey.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina and Colorado, dedicated to helping individuals in those states. Additionally, I am a licensed in North Carolina, as an addiction treatment specialist.
The individuals or couples I work best with are those who are open to trying new approaches and are willing to explore their own answers with guidance. You won’t need to have all the answers right away, and you don't have to figure it all out on your own. I’m here to support you as you lean into difficult moments, navigate discomfort, and emerge stronger from the experience. Together we will walk through this journey.
Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, especially when addiction, childhood trauma, or attachment wounds are part of your story. As a physician providing integrated psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care, I help adults understand and heal the deeper patterns driving emotional distress and substance use. My work focuses on addiction and relational trauma that often underlie anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Using an attachment-focused approach with EMDR therapy, I support meaningful, lasting change in a collaborative, unhurried, and respectful space that honors your pace.
Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, especially when addiction, childhood trauma, or attachment wounds are part of your story. As a physician providing integrated psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care, I help adults understand and heal the deeper patterns driving emotional distress and substance use. My work focuses on addiction and relational trauma that often underlie anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Using an attachment-focused approach with EMDR therapy, I support meaningful, lasting change in a collaborative, unhurried, and respectful space that honors your pace.
Specializing in eating disorders, LGBT+ community, and neurodiversity, I help individuals, couples, and families understand the patterns behind their struggles and create meaningful change.
My goal is to support you in creating meaningful, sustainable change—whether that means healing past hurts, navigating a life transition, or simply becoming more connected to your authentic self. I enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community, those with ADHD, and anyone (relationships included) ready to better understand themselves and grow.
Specializing in eating disorders, LGBT+ community, and neurodiversity, I help individuals, couples, and families understand the patterns behind their struggles and create meaningful change.
My goal is to support you in creating meaningful, sustainable change—whether that means healing past hurts, navigating a life transition, or simply becoming more connected to your authentic self. I enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community, those with ADHD, and anyone (relationships included) ready to better understand themselves and grow.
To mindfully awaken is to become conscious in the here and now while integrating all of our experiences before this moment in time. This practice of living courageously, authentically, with non-judgmental awareness, while embracing our worthiness, helps us live a fuller life. Specializing in psychotherapy with adults & couples, my therapeutic approach draws from Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, IFS- & DBT-informed therapy, as well as the research of Brené Brown. I am also a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator who works with couples at all stages of their relationship.
To mindfully awaken is to become conscious in the here and now while integrating all of our experiences before this moment in time. This practice of living courageously, authentically, with non-judgmental awareness, while embracing our worthiness, helps us live a fuller life. Specializing in psychotherapy with adults & couples, my therapeutic approach draws from Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, IFS- & DBT-informed therapy, as well as the research of Brené Brown. I am also a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator who works with couples at all stages of their relationship.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I find great joy in working towards change and growth for not only members of the community but our allies as well.
Creating lasting change starts with coming to understand each individual client and formulating a plan of care together while drawing from tools such as:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Play Therapy
Family & Couples Therapy
Assertiveness & Social Skills
& Confidence Building
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I find great joy in working towards change and growth for not only members of the community but our allies as well.
Creating lasting change starts with coming to understand each individual client and formulating a plan of care together while drawing from tools such as:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Play Therapy
Family & Couples Therapy
Assertiveness & Social Skills
& Confidence Building
I work with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds, including members of the Hispanic community, individuals navigating chronic health conditions, survivors of domestic violence, and members of the LGBTQ+ community seeking healing, clarity, and emotional balance.
I provide compassionate, client-centered therapy using evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I offer in-person and telehealth counseling in English and Spanish, supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they build coping skills and emotional resilience.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds, including members of the Hispanic community, individuals navigating chronic health conditions, survivors of domestic violence, and members of the LGBTQ+ community seeking healing, clarity, and emotional balance.
I provide compassionate, client-centered therapy using evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I offer in-person and telehealth counseling in English and Spanish, supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they build coping skills and emotional resilience.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of clinical experience and a Master’s degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and EMDR, allowing me to address both underlying patterns and present-day symptoms.
My approach focuses on helping individuals transform overwhelming, all-encompassing suffering into more manageable, ordinary pain. I aim to support you in building a life that feels aligned with your values.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of clinical experience and a Master’s degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and EMDR, allowing me to address both underlying patterns and present-day symptoms.
My approach focuses on helping individuals transform overwhelming, all-encompassing suffering into more manageable, ordinary pain. I aim to support you in building a life that feels aligned with your values.
I strive to provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Many of my clients have a deep yearning to understand themselves better, to explore the roots of their struggles, and to gain insight into their patterns. Through a therapeutic relationship built on trust and collaboration, my aim is to provide the support, guidance, and therapeutic tools necessary for them to achieve their goals and lead a more meaningful and satisfying life.
I strive to provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Many of my clients have a deep yearning to understand themselves better, to explore the roots of their struggles, and to gain insight into their patterns. Through a therapeutic relationship built on trust and collaboration, my aim is to provide the support, guidance, and therapeutic tools necessary for them to achieve their goals and lead a more meaningful and satisfying life.
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