Non-Binary Therapists in Raleigh, NC
Do you feel like the world’s not built for people like you? That there’s something everyone else knows that you don’t? Do you find yourself looking at others and thinking, “why can’t I just be like that?” Maybe you feel disconnected from your inner world, and your true emotions are hidden even from you. Or maybe you seem to think TOO much about your inner world, and yet you still can’t get rid of this feeling that there’s just something you aren’t getting. Maybe there’s shame underneath it all, a voice that says something is inherently wrong with you.
Do you feel like the world’s not built for people like you? That there’s something everyone else knows that you don’t? Do you find yourself looking at others and thinking, “why can’t I just be like that?” Maybe you feel disconnected from your inner world, and your true emotions are hidden even from you. Or maybe you seem to think TOO much about your inner world, and yet you still can’t get rid of this feeling that there’s just something you aren’t getting. Maybe there’s shame underneath it all, a voice that says something is inherently wrong with you.
Emily Ann Dew-Adorno
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHC
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
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. Many of my clients come to therapy carrying the weight of early attachment wounds, chronic misattunement, boundary violations, and experiences of erasure or violence, both within their personal lives and the world at large. Trauma doesn’t just live in the past—it lives in the nervous system, in relationships, in the way we move through the world.
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. Many of my clients come to therapy carrying the weight of early attachment wounds, chronic misattunement, boundary violations, and experiences of erasure or violence, both within their personal lives and the world at large. Trauma doesn’t just live in the past—it lives in the nervous system, in relationships, in the way we move through the world.
Hi! My name is Finn Draper (they/he), and I am so excited to be an outpatient psychotherapist at Three Oaks. I am a queer, non-binary clinician, and I believe in creating an anti-racist and anti-ableist therapeutic space. I have a passion for working with transgender, gender-expansive, and queer adults, as well as anyone working through their identity, going through stress around life changes or with work, struggling with self-esteem or perfectionism, dealing with relationship issues, or living with anxiety, depression, or other neurodivergence (this includes if you are uncertain, self-diagnosed, or diagnosed later in life!).
Hi! My name is Finn Draper (they/he), and I am so excited to be an outpatient psychotherapist at Three Oaks. I am a queer, non-binary clinician, and I believe in creating an anti-racist and anti-ableist therapeutic space. I have a passion for working with transgender, gender-expansive, and queer adults, as well as anyone working through their identity, going through stress around life changes or with work, struggling with self-esteem or perfectionism, dealing with relationship issues, or living with anxiety, depression, or other neurodivergence (this includes if you are uncertain, self-diagnosed, or diagnosed later in life!).
Life has a way of shaping you into who you had to be to survive, not necessarily who you actually are. If you’ve spent years shrinking, masking, caretaking, or being “the self-aware one,” you might be exhausted. Maybe you’re questioning your identity, untangling attachment wounds, or stuck in relationship patterns that feel frustratingly familiar. You can see it but just can’t seem to shift it. I'm here to help you dismantle the survival strategies that once kept you safe but now keep you small. We slow things down. We get curious about the roles you learned to play.
Life has a way of shaping you into who you had to be to survive, not necessarily who you actually are. If you’ve spent years shrinking, masking, caretaking, or being “the self-aware one,” you might be exhausted. Maybe you’re questioning your identity, untangling attachment wounds, or stuck in relationship patterns that feel frustratingly familiar. You can see it but just can’t seem to shift it. I'm here to help you dismantle the survival strategies that once kept you safe but now keep you small. We slow things down. We get curious about the roles you learned to play.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with 1 year of experience supporting LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and disabled clients. My professional background includes nonprofit LGBTQIA+ advocacy and private practice, with a focus on individuals impacted by chronic illness, pain, and disability. I am committed to helping clients feel seen, heard, and empowered in their therapeutic work.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with 1 year of experience supporting LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and disabled clients. My professional background includes nonprofit LGBTQIA+ advocacy and private practice, with a focus on individuals impacted by chronic illness, pain, and disability. I am committed to helping clients feel seen, heard, and empowered in their therapeutic work.
If you or a loved one is living with a mental health condition or struggling with life stress or relationship difficulties, you may feel stuck or confused about what to do to help. If you are looking for a therapist who will work creatively and as a team with you to meet your mental health goals, this may be the right time to begin treatment. I am a non-binary person and have particular experience working with transgender and non-binary people, women, older adolescents, and other LGBQIA+ individuals. I am happy to work in a sensitive and affirming way with people from all walks of life.
If you or a loved one is living with a mental health condition or struggling with life stress or relationship difficulties, you may feel stuck or confused about what to do to help. If you are looking for a therapist who will work creatively and as a team with you to meet your mental health goals, this may be the right time to begin treatment. I am a non-binary person and have particular experience working with transgender and non-binary people, women, older adolescents, and other LGBQIA+ individuals. I am happy to work in a sensitive and affirming way with people from all walks of life.
Accepting New Clients - I am a strengths-based clinician who enjoys learning about my clients and their unique lived experience. I work with people in transition, who are still discovering themselves even later in life, and who are looking to identify what holds them back. I enjoy creating a constructive dialogue with my clients, helping them gain insightful into their troubles, even when they struggle to see where their stressors lie. Even if you do not have the tools yet, but you are willing to take that first step and make a change, I will meet you every step of the way..
Accepting New Clients - I am a strengths-based clinician who enjoys learning about my clients and their unique lived experience. I work with people in transition, who are still discovering themselves even later in life, and who are looking to identify what holds them back. I enjoy creating a constructive dialogue with my clients, helping them gain insightful into their troubles, even when they struggle to see where their stressors lie. Even if you do not have the tools yet, but you are willing to take that first step and make a change, I will meet you every step of the way..
Hi, I'm Holly Williams, LCMHCA — a therapist at Whole Mentality, PLLC in Raleigh, NC currently accepting new clients. I specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming care for young adults & adults, with a focus on queer and trans identity, anxiety, self-harm, and relationship stress. As a queer person myself, I bring lived experience to this work and strive to create a space where every client feels genuinely seen and accepted. My approach is flexible and integrative — drawing from person-centered therapy, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness. I'm in-network with BCBS, Aetna, Cigna / Evernorth, Ambetter, and the NC State Health Plan for individual therapy.
Hi, I'm Holly Williams, LCMHCA — a therapist at Whole Mentality, PLLC in Raleigh, NC currently accepting new clients. I specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming care for young adults & adults, with a focus on queer and trans identity, anxiety, self-harm, and relationship stress. As a queer person myself, I bring lived experience to this work and strive to create a space where every client feels genuinely seen and accepted. My approach is flexible and integrative — drawing from person-centered therapy, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness. I'm in-network with BCBS, Aetna, Cigna / Evernorth, Ambetter, and the NC State Health Plan for individual therapy.
Hi, I’m Claire, one of the therapists at Creasman Counseling. I provide individual therapy to adults 18+ and work with a wide range of mental health concerns. I specialize in working with queer, trans, and non-monogamous clients, those experiencing grief or end-of-life, neurodivergence, and anyone navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, identity questions, or other existential exploration. I offer virtual therapy to clients across North Carolina, with a focus on serving areas where therapists with anti-oppression, liberation-based values may be less accessible, though I welcome clients from all parts of the state.
Hi, I’m Claire, one of the therapists at Creasman Counseling. I provide individual therapy to adults 18+ and work with a wide range of mental health concerns. I specialize in working with queer, trans, and non-monogamous clients, those experiencing grief or end-of-life, neurodivergence, and anyone navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, identity questions, or other existential exploration. I offer virtual therapy to clients across North Carolina, with a focus on serving areas where therapists with anti-oppression, liberation-based values may be less accessible, though I welcome clients from all parts of the state.
Accepting New Clients - My clinical practice mainly consists of fellow queer and neurodivergent folx who struggle with complex trauma. Common concerns include self-abandonment through people pleasing, exploring gender/sexual identity, executive dysfunction, immense shame/guilt, perfectionism, identifying community supports, and processing underlying traumatic experiences. My clients often come into session looking to better understand who they are and what really works for them. Many times they feel so detached from themselves and their own bodies that it has been hard to even know what they want from life or who they are.
Accepting New Clients - My clinical practice mainly consists of fellow queer and neurodivergent folx who struggle with complex trauma. Common concerns include self-abandonment through people pleasing, exploring gender/sexual identity, executive dysfunction, immense shame/guilt, perfectionism, identifying community supports, and processing underlying traumatic experiences. My clients often come into session looking to better understand who they are and what really works for them. Many times they feel so detached from themselves and their own bodies that it has been hard to even know what they want from life or who they are.
My name is Adria Goulet and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. 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.
My name is Adria Goulet and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. 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.
Hey there! I’m Rebecca, I offer online therapy focused on sex, relationships, & identity for both individuals & couples across NC.
Sometimes we find ourselves standing in the middle of our lives, realizing something needs to shift. The old ways of relating don’t fit anymore. The words don’t land. The closeness feels harder to reach.
Maybe you’re trying to reconnect with yourself or to someone you love. Maybe you’ve outgrown old patterns or can feel change building but don’t know what comes next. Together we’ll explore what’s underneath, the emotions, needs, & experiences that shape how you love, communicate, & connect.
Hey there! I’m Rebecca, I offer online therapy focused on sex, relationships, & identity for both individuals & couples across NC.
Sometimes we find ourselves standing in the middle of our lives, realizing something needs to shift. The old ways of relating don’t fit anymore. The words don’t land. The closeness feels harder to reach.
Maybe you’re trying to reconnect with yourself or to someone you love. Maybe you’ve outgrown old patterns or can feel change building but don’t know what comes next. Together we’ll explore what’s underneath, the emotions, needs, & experiences that shape how you love, communicate, & connect.
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and other sources of emotional pain such as relational concerns, life transitions, and compulsive sexual behavior. My approach to therapy is tailored to the needs of each individual client. I provide a safe, supportive, and empathic environment to help clients develop emotional resilience and obtain valuable insight into their own minds. My aim is to facilitate the development of clients’ potentialities so that they can see themselves as agents of their their own lives while acknowledging the systems we exist within that are beyond our control.
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and other sources of emotional pain such as relational concerns, life transitions, and compulsive sexual behavior. My approach to therapy is tailored to the needs of each individual client. I provide a safe, supportive, and empathic environment to help clients develop emotional resilience and obtain valuable insight into their own minds. My aim is to facilitate the development of clients’ potentialities so that they can see themselves as agents of their their own lives while acknowledging the systems we exist within that are beyond our control.
Relationships are a place of healing and growth. And sometimes we get stuck and need support. Maybe you’re looking for a couples therapist to help you and your partner learn how to communicate, regulate your emotions, and be vulnerable with each other. Maybe you're considering opening your relationship and you want to talk about boundaries and expectations. Or you need help repairing after you or one of your partners damaged the trust of your relationship. You don’t have to do this alone.
Relationships are a place of healing and growth. And sometimes we get stuck and need support. Maybe you’re looking for a couples therapist to help you and your partner learn how to communicate, regulate your emotions, and be vulnerable with each other. Maybe you're considering opening your relationship and you want to talk about boundaries and expectations. Or you need help repairing after you or one of your partners damaged the trust of your relationship. You don’t have to do this alone.
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.
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.
Many people consider therapy because some part of life has become too painful. Perhaps life has changed unexpectedly, and you’re struggling to adjust. Or maybe you’re repeating ineffective patterns, and you can’t figure out how to break those habits. Or it could be that your own emotions and thoughts feel overwhelming. If these or other problems are interfering with living the life you want and you are ready for change, let's work together. Therapy is a collaborative process anchored in your values and goals, and I'm dedicated to providing compassionate, change-oriented care to help you build a meaningful life.
Many people consider therapy because some part of life has become too painful. Perhaps life has changed unexpectedly, and you’re struggling to adjust. Or maybe you’re repeating ineffective patterns, and you can’t figure out how to break those habits. Or it could be that your own emotions and thoughts feel overwhelming. If these or other problems are interfering with living the life you want and you are ready for change, let's work together. Therapy is a collaborative process anchored in your values and goals, and I'm dedicated to providing compassionate, change-oriented care to help you build a meaningful life.
Hi, I'm Brit. I'm a neurodivergent and highly sensitive expressive arts therapist. I support folks in Asheville and virtually throughout NC. I focus on working with children, teens, and adults who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, sensory sensitivities, and grief or loss.
Hi, I'm Brit. I'm a neurodivergent and highly sensitive expressive arts therapist. I support folks in Asheville and virtually throughout NC. I focus on working with children, teens, and adults who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, sensory sensitivities, and grief or loss.
I’m “Gabbi” Alisa Spilkia (she/they), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with over 20 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment. My approach is strength-based and solution-focused, meeting clients where they are and empowering them toward balance and transformation. I integrate evidence-based methods like Mindfulness, ACT, and DBT, Jungian approach, Focusing "felt sense," and use healing traditions through learned decades of study. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom.
I’m “Gabbi” Alisa Spilkia (she/they), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with over 20 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment. My approach is strength-based and solution-focused, meeting clients where they are and empowering them toward balance and transformation. I integrate evidence-based methods like Mindfulness, ACT, and DBT, Jungian approach, Focusing "felt sense," and use healing traditions through learned decades of study. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom.
Highly productive psychotherapy can take many forms, including targeted, evidence-based interventions as well as more dynamic, long-term approaches. I tend to use a mix of present-centered skills, specific techniques, open dialogue, collaboration, and insight-building to identify and disrupt problematic cycles that are acting as barriers to living a healthy, thriving, values-driven life. What's most important is that we find an approach that helps you safely explore new ways of approaching your life and relating to your sense of self, others, and the world.
Highly productive psychotherapy can take many forms, including targeted, evidence-based interventions as well as more dynamic, long-term approaches. I tend to use a mix of present-centered skills, specific techniques, open dialogue, collaboration, and insight-building to identify and disrupt problematic cycles that are acting as barriers to living a healthy, thriving, values-driven life. What's most important is that we find an approach that helps you safely explore new ways of approaching your life and relating to your sense of self, others, and the world.
I work with individuals and couples who want to use therapy as a space to explore who they are beyond their defenses, their worries, and their insecurities. Perhaps you’re on a journey of discovering how trauma, ADHD, or autism influences how you navigate the world. You may feel controlled by your emotions, finding yourself getting stuck in emotional overwhelm or distracting yourself from difficult emotions entirely. All of these experiences may be leaving you exhausted and dissatisfied with life. There's hope in learning how to care for your emotional needs so you show up as your best self for you and your loved ones.
I work with individuals and couples who want to use therapy as a space to explore who they are beyond their defenses, their worries, and their insecurities. Perhaps you’re on a journey of discovering how trauma, ADHD, or autism influences how you navigate the world. You may feel controlled by your emotions, finding yourself getting stuck in emotional overwhelm or distracting yourself from difficult emotions entirely. All of these experiences may be leaving you exhausted and dissatisfied with life. There's hope in learning how to care for your emotional needs so you show up as your best self for you and your loved ones.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
The gender of your therapist can matter, depending on your individual comfort preferences and therapeutic goals. While therapy outcomes are often driven by the therapist’s methodology and the strength of the therapeutic relationship, many people feel more at ease working with a therapist who shares or understands their gender identity, which can enhance trust and improve therapy outcomes. For clients who are non-binary or gender-diverse, working with a therapist of a similar identity may reduce the need to explain or justify their experiences and can increase the sense of being seen and understood. This dynamic may be especially important when addressing topics related to gender, sexuality, trauma, or relationships. Ultimately, what matters most is finding a therapist who is respectful and knowledgeable of your identity—regardless of their own gender.
What are the advantages of seeing a non-binary therapist?
Working with a non-binary therapist can offer unique benefits for individuals seeking support around gender identity. Therapists who personally identify as non-binary may bring both professional training and personal insight to their work, creating a therapeutic space that some clients may find more affirming and welcoming. These therapists often have specialized knowledge in areas such as gender-affirming care, gender dysphoria, and navigating family or social acceptance. They may also be particularly skilled in helping clients find additional resources, such as affirming healthcare providers or community-based supports that align with and affirm their identity.
How can I find a non-binary therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for identifying therapists who identify as non-binary. You can use filters to search by identity markers as well as by clinical specialty, therapeutic approach, insurance accepted, session costs, and languages spoken to help ensure a good fit. During an initial consultation or early sessions, consider asking about the therapist’s training in gender-affirming care, their experience with LGBTQ+ clients, and their therapeutic approach to identity-related topics. An effective therapist will be open and affirming in their responses. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.