LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Research Triangle, NC
Dr. Ashley Wilson, Bad Ash
Psychologist, PsyD, CEDS-C, PSYPACT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Maybe you’re tired of obsessing about your next meal and struggling with your body image every time you look in the mirror. Perhaps you’re constantly questioning if you’re enough, battling the belief that you need to be perfect in order to be loved. You might be someone who has trouble setting boundaries because your strong empathy leads you to prioritize others over yourself. Or, maybe you're someone who feels unseen and unsteady in a world that doesn’t affirm or offer safety for your identities. If any of this sounds familiar, then hi! I'm Ashley, owner of Bad Ash Therapy, and you’ve found the right place. :)
Maybe you’re tired of obsessing about your next meal and struggling with your body image every time you look in the mirror. Perhaps you’re constantly questioning if you’re enough, battling the belief that you need to be perfect in order to be loved. You might be someone who has trouble setting boundaries because your strong empathy leads you to prioritize others over yourself. Or, maybe you're someone who feels unseen and unsteady in a world that doesn’t affirm or offer safety for your identities. If any of this sounds familiar, then hi! I'm Ashley, owner of Bad Ash Therapy, and you’ve found the right place. :)
Chris Geddings
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) with a focus on helping adults and teens reconnect with their inner selves through somatic and holistic practices. Many of my clients come to me feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that do not serve them. You might be navigating transitions, struggling with emotions, or seeking a deeper sense of self. Whatever your journey, you want to feel grounded, balanced, and more aligned with who you are—and you’re ready to take steps toward meaningful change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) with a focus on helping adults and teens reconnect with their inner selves through somatic and holistic practices. Many of my clients come to me feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that do not serve them. You might be navigating transitions, struggling with emotions, or seeking a deeper sense of self. Whatever your journey, you want to feel grounded, balanced, and more aligned with who you are—and you’re ready to take steps toward meaningful change.
I work with individuals and couples to enhance their ability to cope in times of hardship, transitional periods and to problem solve life's many nuanced experiences. We collaborate and explore how the dynamic of engagement with self and others are connected to the most pressing issues.
I work with individuals and couples to enhance their ability to cope in times of hardship, transitional periods and to problem solve life's many nuanced experiences. We collaborate and explore how the dynamic of engagement with self and others are connected to the most pressing issues.
Hello potential clients My name is Leigh Bullion and I am passionate about what I do as a Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have over 20 years of counseling experience with children, adolescents, and adults that includes extensive treatment experience working in the field of trauma assessment and treatment, including: military combat trauma, crisis and disaster mental health services, childhood sexual abuse, PTSD, and all of the mental health challenges that come along with trauma, to include depression, anxiety, grief, OCD and personality disorders. I am currently serving adolescents, teens and adults, in
Hello potential clients My name is Leigh Bullion and I am passionate about what I do as a Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have over 20 years of counseling experience with children, adolescents, and adults that includes extensive treatment experience working in the field of trauma assessment and treatment, including: military combat trauma, crisis and disaster mental health services, childhood sexual abuse, PTSD, and all of the mental health challenges that come along with trauma, to include depression, anxiety, grief, OCD and personality disorders. I am currently serving adolescents, teens and adults, in
Katie Totten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CEDS
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am LGBTQ affirming and a Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned provider.
Asking for help doesn’t have to be a radical thing - everyone needs extra support sometimes. Making a change can be hard, and it would be a privilege to assist you in creating sustainable change through therapy. My goal is to support clients in creating a fulfilling life in line with their personal values and grow into the most authentic version of themselves. I enjoy working with clients who are beginning therapy for the first time and clients who have tried therapy before but are looking for “the right fit.” I believe everyone deserves accepting and affirming treatment to grow, heal, and feel safe in their minds and bodies.
I am LGBTQ affirming and a Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned provider.
Asking for help doesn’t have to be a radical thing - everyone needs extra support sometimes. Making a change can be hard, and it would be a privilege to assist you in creating sustainable change through therapy. My goal is to support clients in creating a fulfilling life in line with their personal values and grow into the most authentic version of themselves. I enjoy working with clients who are beginning therapy for the first time and clients who have tried therapy before but are looking for “the right fit.” I believe everyone deserves accepting and affirming treatment to grow, heal, and feel safe in their minds and bodies.
As a therapist, I foundationally work from the belief that all humans deserve to feel safe and at home in their bodies. In this messy world, we can often find ourselves not trusting our bodies and wanting to change them. Sometimes within that mess, people may find themselves coping in ways that do not address their deep, underlying needs. I believe in this therapeutic process, you can reconnect with those needs and serve them more intentionally, healing the deepest parts of yourself. My goal is not only to help you find that healing, but to also enjoy and accept the messiness along the way.
As a therapist, I foundationally work from the belief that all humans deserve to feel safe and at home in their bodies. In this messy world, we can often find ourselves not trusting our bodies and wanting to change them. Sometimes within that mess, people may find themselves coping in ways that do not address their deep, underlying needs. I believe in this therapeutic process, you can reconnect with those needs and serve them more intentionally, healing the deepest parts of yourself. My goal is not only to help you find that healing, but to also enjoy and accept the messiness along the way.
She also has extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+, maternal mental health, and health care providers.
Lisa has a holistic approach, and is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She will approach sessions from a place of non-judgment and compassion; and aim to provide affirming and empowering support. Psychotherapy can help to reduce suffering, enhance existing strengths, and allow you to learn skills to build a more meaningful life.
She also has extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+, maternal mental health, and health care providers.
Lisa has a holistic approach, and is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She will approach sessions from a place of non-judgment and compassion; and aim to provide affirming and empowering support. Psychotherapy can help to reduce suffering, enhance existing strengths, and allow you to learn skills to build a more meaningful life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving clients in North Carolina, Ohio, and Alabama. I earned my Master of Social Work degree through the Joint Program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University and have spent the past 15 years working in a variety of mental health settings.
As a biracial and bicultural woman of White and Native American heritage and an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, I understand the importance of culture, identity, belonging, and lived experience in the healing process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving clients in North Carolina, Ohio, and Alabama. I earned my Master of Social Work degree through the Joint Program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University and have spent the past 15 years working in a variety of mental health settings.
As a biracial and bicultural woman of White and Native American heritage and an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, I understand the importance of culture, identity, belonging, and lived experience in the healing process.
I invite you to pause and to breathe deeply. Allow yourself the space to feel your emotions and to listen to your thoughts. What do you want out of therapy? What do you want for your relationships? What do you need through your vocation? What do you want out of life? Therapy will help you to connect more deeply and honestly with yourself, so that you can answer these questions sincerely, and become more free to engage in authentic living. Give me a call or an email so we can schedule an introductory session and discuss what it is that you are pursuing.
I invite you to pause and to breathe deeply. Allow yourself the space to feel your emotions and to listen to your thoughts. What do you want out of therapy? What do you want for your relationships? What do you need through your vocation? What do you want out of life? Therapy will help you to connect more deeply and honestly with yourself, so that you can answer these questions sincerely, and become more free to engage in authentic living. Give me a call or an email so we can schedule an introductory session and discuss what it is that you are pursuing.
Hello! I am a Therapist and Life Coach. I have supported individuals from all walks of life with various challenges. I am passionate about helping people improve their lives. I provide support for major life transitions, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relational stress, work stress, self care, coping skills, goal setting, communication, and setting boundaries! I utilize a holistic approach as well as mindfulness and CBT to strengthen relationships and to enhance self confidence and improve life satisfaction. I partner with individuals, as well as couples in a safe and empowering space.
Hello! I am a Therapist and Life Coach. I have supported individuals from all walks of life with various challenges. I am passionate about helping people improve their lives. I provide support for major life transitions, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relational stress, work stress, self care, coping skills, goal setting, communication, and setting boundaries! I utilize a holistic approach as well as mindfulness and CBT to strengthen relationships and to enhance self confidence and improve life satisfaction. I partner with individuals, as well as couples in a safe and empowering space.
I’m a queer-affirming, feminist therapist who works with individuals navigating identity, trauma, intimacy, and burnout.
In our first session, we’ll slow things down and get to know each other. You can expect a mix of gentle questions, space to share what’s bringing you in, and an invitation to talk about what feels most important to you right now. There’s no pressure to have it all figured out—we’ll move at your pace.
I’m a queer-affirming, feminist therapist who works with individuals navigating identity, trauma, intimacy, and burnout.
In our first session, we’ll slow things down and get to know each other. You can expect a mix of gentle questions, space to share what’s bringing you in, and an invitation to talk about what feels most important to you right now. There’s no pressure to have it all figured out—we’ll move at your pace.
As a queer clinician and certified doula, I offer affirming support for clients exploring sexuality, partnership dynamics, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences.
Relationships can be complicated, with partners, with yourself, and even with substances like cannabis. If you’re a woman trying to understand your patterns, break cycles, or feel more grounded in the connections you’re building, you’re in the right place. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore dating, attachment, communication, anxiety, and self‑worth without pressure to be perfect. I also specialize in cannabis use through a harm‑reduction approach, helping you understand how it fits into your life, your wellness, and your relationships in a thoughtful, empowering way.
As a queer clinician and certified doula, I offer affirming support for clients exploring sexuality, partnership dynamics, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences.
Relationships can be complicated, with partners, with yourself, and even with substances like cannabis. If you’re a woman trying to understand your patterns, break cycles, or feel more grounded in the connections you’re building, you’re in the right place. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore dating, attachment, communication, anxiety, and self‑worth without pressure to be perfect. I also specialize in cannabis use through a harm‑reduction approach, helping you understand how it fits into your life, your wellness, and your relationships in a thoughtful, empowering way.
Supporting LGBTQIA+, ENM and poly relationships and people living alternative life styles.
I specialize in somatic and transpersonal modalities. Bringing conscious thought and curiosity to your struggle through the lens of the body and nervous system. Using a holistic approach to therapy allows all of you to inform your growth and healing. We will often utilize body movement and creative expression in sessions to support talk therapy.
Supporting LGBTQIA+, ENM and poly relationships and people living alternative life styles.
I specialize in somatic and transpersonal modalities. Bringing conscious thought and curiosity to your struggle through the lens of the body and nervous system. Using a holistic approach to therapy allows all of you to inform your growth and healing. We will often utilize body movement and creative expression in sessions to support talk therapy.
Are you interested in emancipation from intrusive thoughts? If so, you're in the right place! Helping empower clients to tame their inner critic and live in the present moment in order to find peace is my passion.
Are you interested in emancipation from intrusive thoughts? If so, you're in the right place! Helping empower clients to tame their inner critic and live in the present moment in order to find peace is my passion.
You're the one that holds the room. You’re strong for everyone, but when it’s your turn, your body won't fully let go. Even in the quiet, your system stays "on," carrying a weight that isn't yours. At some point, your system learned that no one was coming, so you had to be the strong, responsible, capable one. That survival wiring now dictates how you make decisions, your relationships, and your work. You’ve mastered the coping skills, but the tension remains. It’s the physiological toll of being the "strong one." I provide somatic healing for professionals ready to stop managing symptoms and start unburdening.
You're the one that holds the room. You’re strong for everyone, but when it’s your turn, your body won't fully let go. Even in the quiet, your system stays "on," carrying a weight that isn't yours. At some point, your system learned that no one was coming, so you had to be the strong, responsible, capable one. That survival wiring now dictates how you make decisions, your relationships, and your work. You’ve mastered the coping skills, but the tension remains. It’s the physiological toll of being the "strong one." I provide somatic healing for professionals ready to stop managing symptoms and start unburdening.
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Welcome! I’m Jennifer Brigman, a licensed therapist, clinical supervisor, and registered nurse with over 17 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. My work is informed by training and experience across a variety of clinical contexts. I specialize in relationship trauma, family estrangement, narcissistic and/or scapegoat abuse, and codependency/complex-post traumatic stress disorder. I use an integrated mind-body-relational approach (including somatic work), and employ systemic and Jungian theories, & inter- and transpersonal psychologies, among others. My practice is trauma-informed.
Welcome! I’m Jennifer Brigman, a licensed therapist, clinical supervisor, and registered nurse with over 17 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. My work is informed by training and experience across a variety of clinical contexts. I specialize in relationship trauma, family estrangement, narcissistic and/or scapegoat abuse, and codependency/complex-post traumatic stress disorder. I use an integrated mind-body-relational approach (including somatic work), and employ systemic and Jungian theories, & inter- and transpersonal psychologies, among others. My practice is trauma-informed.
Kristen Anne Verrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA LIT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am queer-identified neurodivergent Clinical Social Worker specializing in care for LGBTQ+ adults and couples.
In my work, I utilize the therapeutic relationship to help clients explore historical relational patterns that may influence disruptive behaviors or experiences in their present everyday life. I appreciate the individuality of each of my clients and adapt my treatment modality to best suit their needs.
I am queer-identified neurodivergent Clinical Social Worker specializing in care for LGBTQ+ adults and couples.
In my work, I utilize the therapeutic relationship to help clients explore historical relational patterns that may influence disruptive behaviors or experiences in their present everyday life. I appreciate the individuality of each of my clients and adapt my treatment modality to best suit their needs.
Accepting New Clients! Free 15 minute consultation.
Welcome! Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you find yourself returning once again to gain insight and growth, I am here to help you navigate this path in your life. I offer compassionate and tailored support to individuals from all walks of life, including children, teens, and adults. My approach is grounded in creating a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your experiences, identify patterns, and develop strategies to overcome challenges.
Accepting New Clients! Free 15 minute consultation.
Welcome! Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you find yourself returning once again to gain insight and growth, I am here to help you navigate this path in your life. I offer compassionate and tailored support to individuals from all walks of life, including children, teens, and adults. My approach is grounded in creating a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your experiences, identify patterns, and develop strategies to overcome challenges.
My work is rooted deeply in a passion for supporting overlooked and underserved populations, including children, teens, single parents, first-generation college students, immigrants, neurodivergent individuals, and the LGBT community.
Clients leave my office feeling seen and more assured in managing life’s stressors. I place you as the expert in your life and take the passenger seat in exploring who you are, why you think as you do, and where you want to go. Through psychoeducation, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and practical coping skills, we’ll build a toolbox you’ll actually use.
My work is rooted deeply in a passion for supporting overlooked and underserved populations, including children, teens, single parents, first-generation college students, immigrants, neurodivergent individuals, and the LGBT community.
Clients leave my office feeling seen and more assured in managing life’s stressors. I place you as the expert in your life and take the passenger seat in exploring who you are, why you think as you do, and where you want to go. Through psychoeducation, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and practical coping skills, we’ll build a toolbox you’ll actually use.
A safe, supportive Therapeutic Relationship is central to Therapy. I prioritize creating a relational dynamic to build trust and identify areas of strength and growth.
I am a Certified EMDR Practitioner specializing in Trauma, Mood Disorders (Anxiety/Depression), Eating Disorders, Life Transitions, and Gender&Sexuality. EMDR Processing supports recovery from Trauma, embodied distress, and deeply held negative beliefs. I am also specialized in Eating Disorder Treatment for those seeking ED Treatment.
My Practice centers supporting LBTQIA+ and Gender Nonbinary/Gender Noncomforming folks through transitions and Mental Health distress.
A safe, supportive Therapeutic Relationship is central to Therapy. I prioritize creating a relational dynamic to build trust and identify areas of strength and growth.
I am a Certified EMDR Practitioner specializing in Trauma, Mood Disorders (Anxiety/Depression), Eating Disorders, Life Transitions, and Gender&Sexuality. EMDR Processing supports recovery from Trauma, embodied distress, and deeply held negative beliefs. I am also specialized in Eating Disorder Treatment for those seeking ED Treatment.
My Practice centers supporting LBTQIA+ and Gender Nonbinary/Gender Noncomforming folks through transitions and Mental Health distress.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.