LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Raleigh, NC
My areas of focus include supporting caregivers of medically complex children, people grieving the loss of a beloved person or pet, members of the LGBTQIA community, Autistic/ADHD/AuDHD folks, and people navigating significant life transitions.
I know there are many paths that may have brought you here today. Maybe you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling isolated and exhausted from caregiving, navigating a life transition, exploring your identity, or just looking for a safe person to walk alongside you in a difficult season. I work with clients who are interested in stepping away from black and white thinking – who want to lean into life in the gray areas, the uncertainty, the “what happens next?” moments. I’m here to support you in embracing your true self and owning your inherent worth and strength along the way.
My areas of focus include supporting caregivers of medically complex children, people grieving the loss of a beloved person or pet, members of the LGBTQIA community, Autistic/ADHD/AuDHD folks, and people navigating significant life transitions.
I know there are many paths that may have brought you here today. Maybe you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling isolated and exhausted from caregiving, navigating a life transition, exploring your identity, or just looking for a safe person to walk alongside you in a difficult season. I work with clients who are interested in stepping away from black and white thinking – who want to lean into life in the gray areas, the uncertainty, the “what happens next?” moments. I’m here to support you in embracing your true self and owning your inherent worth and strength along the way.
Additionally, I have worked with all age ranges and have extensive experience with the LGBT+ community.
Therapy is for YOU so you choose the conversation and speed that we work through things. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive space where you can talk through thoughts that cycle through your head or feel stuck. Client goals for therapy may include talking about your past, working through daily conflicts, regaining your identity or making plans for your future. By working with someone neutral and nonjudgmental like myself, it allows you to open up and find validation in your struggle when compared to talking to family members. I want you to leave therapy feeling lighter with new ideas to try in the next week!
Additionally, I have worked with all age ranges and have extensive experience with the LGBT+ community.
Therapy is for YOU so you choose the conversation and speed that we work through things. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive space where you can talk through thoughts that cycle through your head or feel stuck. Client goals for therapy may include talking about your past, working through daily conflicts, regaining your identity or making plans for your future. By working with someone neutral and nonjudgmental like myself, it allows you to open up and find validation in your struggle when compared to talking to family members. I want you to leave therapy feeling lighter with new ideas to try in the next week!
I work with 20- and 30-somethings and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity shifts, transitions, and heavy emotions.
As a compassionate, non-judgmental clinician, I’m here to help you feel seen and heard—whether you're starting college, balancing sports, entering the workforce, or growing in your career. I use CBT, Empowerment Practice, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused approaches to support you through every step and change along the way.
I work with 20- and 30-somethings and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity shifts, transitions, and heavy emotions.
As a compassionate, non-judgmental clinician, I’m here to help you feel seen and heard—whether you're starting college, balancing sports, entering the workforce, or growing in your career. I use CBT, Empowerment Practice, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused approaches to support you through every step and change along the way.
If you are struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, self-esteem, attachment issues, relationship challenges, or LGBTQ+ related issues, I am here to help you in your healing journey.
I will offer you a non-judgmental, calming, and positive space to explore your feelings, grow, and reach your full potential. My approach modalities mostly include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Strength-Based Therapy.
If you are struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, self-esteem, attachment issues, relationship challenges, or LGBTQ+ related issues, I am here to help you in your healing journey.
I will offer you a non-judgmental, calming, and positive space to explore your feelings, grow, and reach your full potential. My approach modalities mostly include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Strength-Based Therapy.
Chase D Rayfield
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC, LCAS
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am intensively trained in treating members of the LGBTQIA community and consider myself an ally.
Now serving SC! People come to me because they want to better understand addiction, mental health, and often how to treat both at the same time. Mood and anxiety disorders are common for those struggling with addiction, and not receiving the right care can result in increased relapses and a poor quality of life. When a new client is ready to work with me they will find a compassionate and open counselor with the knowledge to treat multiple disorders and to deal with each one effectively. Being collaborative, I enjoy connecting family members and physicians in your care as well as helping you find community-based recovery resources
I am intensively trained in treating members of the LGBTQIA community and consider myself an ally.
Now serving SC! People come to me because they want to better understand addiction, mental health, and often how to treat both at the same time. Mood and anxiety disorders are common for those struggling with addiction, and not receiving the right care can result in increased relapses and a poor quality of life. When a new client is ready to work with me they will find a compassionate and open counselor with the knowledge to treat multiple disorders and to deal with each one effectively. Being collaborative, I enjoy connecting family members and physicians in your care as well as helping you find community-based recovery resources
I am a Certified EMDR Practitioner with extensive training and experience in supporting LGBTQIA+ adolescents and adults through transitions and mental health distress.
I use various relational and Evidence Based Therapeutic Modalities in my practice, always from a Client- Centered, Trauma Informed Perspective. These modalities include CBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, EMDR, Psychoeducation, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
I am a Certified EMDR Practitioner with extensive training and experience in supporting LGBTQIA+ adolescents and adults through transitions and mental health distress.
I use various relational and Evidence Based Therapeutic Modalities in my practice, always from a Client- Centered, Trauma Informed Perspective. These modalities include CBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, EMDR, Psychoeducation, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Do you identify as LGBTQ+?
Starting with understanding you, we can work together so you learn how emotions show up in your body, gain skills that will allow you to regulate your emotions on your own, and be able to communicate to others what you need. I draw from a variety of theories, experiences, and education to figure out what will best help you get to where you want to be.
Do you identify as LGBTQ+?
Starting with understanding you, we can work together so you learn how emotions show up in your body, gain skills that will allow you to regulate your emotions on your own, and be able to communicate to others what you need. I draw from a variety of theories, experiences, and education to figure out what will best help you get to where you want to be.
I view challenges through a social justice and liberatory lens, specializing in work with women/femme, Black people, Trans/Non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Are you the one everyone leans on, but no one checks on?
I see you—the hardworking, hyper-independent person who has always had to figure it out alone. You may be carrying the weight of being the backbone for everyone around you. Whether you're a mental health therapist, caregiver, or helping professional, you deserve a space to feel supported and whole. Using an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approach rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help you unburden what’s heavy, reconnect with yourself, and reclaim joy. Let’s honor the parts of you that have always kept going—and help them rest.
I view challenges through a social justice and liberatory lens, specializing in work with women/femme, Black people, Trans/Non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Are you the one everyone leans on, but no one checks on?
I see you—the hardworking, hyper-independent person who has always had to figure it out alone. You may be carrying the weight of being the backbone for everyone around you. Whether you're a mental health therapist, caregiver, or helping professional, you deserve a space to feel supported and whole. Using an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approach rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help you unburden what’s heavy, reconnect with yourself, and reclaim joy. Let’s honor the parts of you that have always kept going—and help them rest.
My clients tend to be LGBTQ+ folx, documentary/podcast lovers, and people who use humor to cope.
Currently accepting new clients for online therapy! Are you having trouble setting boundaries or rebuilding your life after trauma? Has religious trauma left you feeling lost and needing support in building a life where you feel free to live authentically? Or maybe you need a guide to support you in living a joyful and empowered life in a fat-phobic society? I’m here to support you on your journey to connect with yourself, find your strengths, and navigate your daily life with less anxiety and more meaningful connections. I specialize in and have many years of experience in treating trauma.
My clients tend to be LGBTQ+ folx, documentary/podcast lovers, and people who use humor to cope.
Currently accepting new clients for online therapy! Are you having trouble setting boundaries or rebuilding your life after trauma? Has religious trauma left you feeling lost and needing support in building a life where you feel free to live authentically? Or maybe you need a guide to support you in living a joyful and empowered life in a fat-phobic society? I’m here to support you on your journey to connect with yourself, find your strengths, and navigate your daily life with less anxiety and more meaningful connections. I specialize in and have many years of experience in treating trauma.
I'm a queer therapist working with women, trans, and genderqueer individuals.
I'm humbly committed to anti-racism, & I aim to bring an intersectional feminist approach to my clients. I come from a queer, sex positive, & fat liberation perspective. I use trauma-informed and body-based modalities, Internal Family Systems ("parts" work) and I emphasize the therapeutic relationship. I also just completed my foundational training in EMDR.
I'm a queer therapist working with women, trans, and genderqueer individuals.
I'm humbly committed to anti-racism, & I aim to bring an intersectional feminist approach to my clients. I come from a queer, sex positive, & fat liberation perspective. I use trauma-informed and body-based modalities, Internal Family Systems ("parts" work) and I emphasize the therapeutic relationship. I also just completed my foundational training in EMDR.
Jasmin K Ahluwalia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST, L2 IFST, L1 CGT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I have experience working with diverse populations, including the LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, those who have experienced trauma, individuals exploring sexual and gender identity, & those with alternative relationship structures.
“You are perfect the way you are and you can always grow and do better” This statement is central to my approach and the kind of space I create for my clients. Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and stressful, but self-acceptance and self-love free us to build the skills we need to cope with relationships, family, work, and life. This journey is not easy. It requires self-reflection, awareness, exploration of thoughts and feelings, and a willingness to change. As a therapist, I believe that our mental health, sex life, and relationships are all interconnected and approach therapy from a holistic perspective.
I have experience working with diverse populations, including the LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, those who have experienced trauma, individuals exploring sexual and gender identity, & those with alternative relationship structures.
“You are perfect the way you are and you can always grow and do better” This statement is central to my approach and the kind of space I create for my clients. Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and stressful, but self-acceptance and self-love free us to build the skills we need to cope with relationships, family, work, and life. This journey is not easy. It requires self-reflection, awareness, exploration of thoughts and feelings, and a willingness to change. As a therapist, I believe that our mental health, sex life, and relationships are all interconnected and approach therapy from a holistic perspective.
Our clinic, Kindred Spirit Counseling Services, works with individuals, children, adolescents, teens, adults, couples, families, and persons in the LGBTQ+ and poly/kink communities, as well as those affected by trauma, personality disorders, autoimmune conditions and chronic illness, Autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions.
We practice an integrative therapy approach which provides a more personalized touch, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy CBT, Solutions-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral-Informed Therapy DBT, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Schema-Focused Therapy, Art Therapy, and Mindfulness! Our practice also offers medication management for established clients.
Our clinic, Kindred Spirit Counseling Services, works with individuals, children, adolescents, teens, adults, couples, families, and persons in the LGBTQ+ and poly/kink communities, as well as those affected by trauma, personality disorders, autoimmune conditions and chronic illness, Autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions.
We practice an integrative therapy approach which provides a more personalized touch, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy CBT, Solutions-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral-Informed Therapy DBT, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Schema-Focused Therapy, Art Therapy, and Mindfulness! Our practice also offers medication management for established clients.
My therapy practice is proudly LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally competent.
Reaching out for help can be scary, yet here you are! Congratulations on taking that first step. Sometimes we have to do the hard thing when we want more for ourselves. Something I hear over and over from my clients is: after they asked for help, some of the weight they had been carrying around became lighter. My hope is the same will be true for you. Human beings are profoundly resilient. We have this ability to come back from our struggles. Therapy offers a reset to figure out our next step and how to get there.
My therapy practice is proudly LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally competent.
Reaching out for help can be scary, yet here you are! Congratulations on taking that first step. Sometimes we have to do the hard thing when we want more for ourselves. Something I hear over and over from my clients is: after they asked for help, some of the weight they had been carrying around became lighter. My hope is the same will be true for you. Human beings are profoundly resilient. We have this ability to come back from our struggles. Therapy offers a reset to figure out our next step and how to get there.
Additionally, support for leadership burnout, LGBTQIA+, and religious trauma is here
Greetings! Are you seeking to understand the depth of challenges like communication breakdowns, grief, trauma, marital or family issues, or personal identity struggles? Do you want tools to gain clarity, manage relationships, and navigate life transitions with support? Look no further—I’m here to help you cultivate more fulfilling relationships. I am a student pre-professional interning at SSTC under the supervision of Dr. Tia Crooms, LMFT. Together, we can work towards meaningful growth and change. I am here and available to help you ultimately develop more fulfilling relationships, including the relationship with yourself!
Additionally, support for leadership burnout, LGBTQIA+, and religious trauma is here
Greetings! Are you seeking to understand the depth of challenges like communication breakdowns, grief, trauma, marital or family issues, or personal identity struggles? Do you want tools to gain clarity, manage relationships, and navigate life transitions with support? Look no further—I’m here to help you cultivate more fulfilling relationships. I am a student pre-professional interning at SSTC under the supervision of Dr. Tia Crooms, LMFT. Together, we can work towards meaningful growth and change. I am here and available to help you ultimately develop more fulfilling relationships, including the relationship with yourself!
As a therapist I am dedicated to LGBTQIA+, gender-affirming, and neurodivergent adults, I focus on providing neuroaffirmative and LGBTQIA+ affirmative care tailored to your unique experiences.
I specialize in supporting individuals facing a variety of challenges, including addiction, trauma, gender, autism, ADHD, and anxiety/depression. I am passionate about helping clients explore their sexuality and identity, as well as navigating relationship dynamics within family systems. I focus on reducing stigma and shame about topics society teaches us.
As a therapist I am dedicated to LGBTQIA+, gender-affirming, and neurodivergent adults, I focus on providing neuroaffirmative and LGBTQIA+ affirmative care tailored to your unique experiences.
I specialize in supporting individuals facing a variety of challenges, including addiction, trauma, gender, autism, ADHD, and anxiety/depression. I am passionate about helping clients explore their sexuality and identity, as well as navigating relationship dynamics within family systems. I focus on reducing stigma and shame about topics society teaches us.
I have experience assisting individuals with trauma and complex trauma (relational, physical, sexual, and emotional), spiritual trauma, childhood trauma, chronic pain, neurodivergence and adult diagnosed/self-diangosed autism, difficult life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ specific stressors.
I provide anti-oppressive individual and couples therapy. My role is to assist you in reaching your goals and improving your quality of life. Couples therapy is queer, poly, and kink friendly. Modalities: EMDR, Neuroaffective Relational Model (NARM), Psychobiological approach to couples therapy (PACT), Internal Family System (IFS), and ACT.
I have experience assisting individuals with trauma and complex trauma (relational, physical, sexual, and emotional), spiritual trauma, childhood trauma, chronic pain, neurodivergence and adult diagnosed/self-diangosed autism, difficult life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ specific stressors.
I provide anti-oppressive individual and couples therapy. My role is to assist you in reaching your goals and improving your quality of life. Couples therapy is queer, poly, and kink friendly. Modalities: EMDR, Neuroaffective Relational Model (NARM), Psychobiological approach to couples therapy (PACT), Internal Family System (IFS), and ACT.
I also enjoy working with Latinx, first generation, and queer-identified individuals who are exploring their identity and relationships.
I use a collaborative and holistic lens when working with individuals, couples, and families. I am conscious that all clients are unique and am prepared to meet the specific needs of each client I work with.
I also enjoy working with Latinx, first generation, and queer-identified individuals who are exploring their identity and relationships.
I use a collaborative and holistic lens when working with individuals, couples, and families. I am conscious that all clients are unique and am prepared to meet the specific needs of each client I work with.
I welcome people from all backgrounds and specialize in working with those who are transgender, gender expansive, queer, in the LGBTQ+ community, or are a parent.
As a white, trans, and queer identifying person, I am committed to a liberatory framework, recognizing that many of the challenges faced by marginalized folks are caused, or exacerbated by, unjust systems. I use a trauma-informed and integrated approach.
I welcome people from all backgrounds and specialize in working with those who are transgender, gender expansive, queer, in the LGBTQ+ community, or are a parent.
As a white, trans, and queer identifying person, I am committed to a liberatory framework, recognizing that many of the challenges faced by marginalized folks are caused, or exacerbated by, unjust systems. I use a trauma-informed and integrated approach.
As a lesbian identifying clinician, I have a passion for working with folks from the LGBTQIA+ community.
I utilize various techniques and modalities in sessions to ensure that you are getting a person-centered approach. I utilize evidence-based approaches such as ACT, DBT, CBT and IFS, while incorporating a trauma-informed, feminist and multicultural lens. I also am a Certified Trauma Professional who integrates somatic approaches into therapy.
As a lesbian identifying clinician, I have a passion for working with folks from the LGBTQIA+ community.
I utilize various techniques and modalities in sessions to ensure that you are getting a person-centered approach. I utilize evidence-based approaches such as ACT, DBT, CBT and IFS, while incorporating a trauma-informed, feminist and multicultural lens. I also am a Certified Trauma Professional who integrates somatic approaches into therapy.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ and Trans clients offering affirming and inclusive care, Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and creatives helping build boundaries and self-care practices, and individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Welcome – I’m Glad You’re Here.
Starting therapy takes courage and visiting this page shows you’re ready for change. I’m Lindsay, a licensed therapist in North Carolina with over 12 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and more. I provide a safe, affirming space—whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, or anywhere in North Carolina via telehealth. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a strengths-based approach, I’ll work with you to rewrite the inner messages that no longer serve you. I help clients heal from past experiences, build resilience, and live more authentically.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ and Trans clients offering affirming and inclusive care, Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and creatives helping build boundaries and self-care practices, and individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Welcome – I’m Glad You’re Here.
Starting therapy takes courage and visiting this page shows you’re ready for change. I’m Lindsay, a licensed therapist in North Carolina with over 12 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and more. I provide a safe, affirming space—whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, or anywhere in North Carolina via telehealth. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a strengths-based approach, I’ll work with you to rewrite the inner messages that no longer serve you. I help clients heal from past experiences, build resilience, and live more authentically.
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