LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Spring Lake, NC

Chauntel Marie Summers
Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, NCC
Spring Lake, NC 28390
Waitlist for new clients
When you feel like your world is falling apart the last thing you want to do is wait for someone to fit you in. Appointments are available within the week for most clients. Telehealth sessions available anytime, day or night, either by phone or a HIPAA-compliant video platform. In-person visits available in my Spring Lake office during early morning and daytime hours. Your concerns will be addressed in a manner that is friendly and comfortable, and suited specifically to your needs. You can schedule an intake session with me online through the websites for Sondermind or Headway, depending on your insurance coverage.
When you feel like your world is falling apart the last thing you want to do is wait for someone to fit you in. Appointments are available within the week for most clients. Telehealth sessions available anytime, day or night, either by phone or a HIPAA-compliant video platform. In-person visits available in my Spring Lake office during early morning and daytime hours. Your concerns will be addressed in a manner that is friendly and comfortable, and suited specifically to your needs. You can schedule an intake session with me online through the websites for Sondermind or Headway, depending on your insurance coverage.
(910) 765-8841 View (910) 765-8841
Karen Jeannette
Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome, I am happy you are here! I see individuals (ages 13+) and couples for counseling, and provide a non-judgmental and inclusive setting for therapy. Counseling goals are tailored to each client. Previous client's have reported that they better understand the reasoning behind their behaviors, use more healthy coping skills, and feel ready to live their most authentic lives. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. I received my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2023, and my M.A. in School Counseling in 2007.
Welcome, I am happy you are here! I see individuals (ages 13+) and couples for counseling, and provide a non-judgmental and inclusive setting for therapy. Counseling goals are tailored to each client. Previous client's have reported that they better understand the reasoning behind their behaviors, use more healthy coping skills, and feel ready to live their most authentic lives. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. I received my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2023, and my M.A. in School Counseling in 2007.
(984) 342-3554 View (984) 342-3554
Amber Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS
Spring Lake, NC 28390
I know that making the decision to contact a therapist can be difficult for some and my goal is to make the time spent as welcoming as possible.
I know that making the decision to contact a therapist can be difficult for some and my goal is to make the time spent as welcoming as possible.
(910) 339-9375 View (910) 339-9375
Elizabeth Teats
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Teats, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over four years of experience in mental health. As a dedicated military spouse, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by military families, and I have made it my mission to support active-duty military personnel, veterans, military spouses, and their families. I have had the privilege of working with individuals of all ages, 13 years old and up. My focus lies in helping clients navigate a variety of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment issues, and more.
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Teats, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over four years of experience in mental health. As a dedicated military spouse, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by military families, and I have made it my mission to support active-duty military personnel, veterans, military spouses, and their families. I have had the privilege of working with individuals of all ages, 13 years old and up. My focus lies in helping clients navigate a variety of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment issues, and more.
(910) 569-9380 View (910) 569-9380
Kathyeli Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Accepting New Clients August 15th. My services are geared towards helping adults navigate life’s transitions with confidence and resilience. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, substance use, and major life changes. I have a special passion for supporting military members, veterans, and military spouses through deployments, PCS moves, reunification, and career transitions. I also enjoy helping new and expecting mothers and college students adjusting to career changes, relocation, grief, or other significant life events in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Accepting New Clients August 15th. My services are geared towards helping adults navigate life’s transitions with confidence and resilience. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, substance use, and major life changes. I have a special passion for supporting military members, veterans, and military spouses through deployments, PCS moves, reunification, and career transitions. I also enjoy helping new and expecting mothers and college students adjusting to career changes, relocation, grief, or other significant life events in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
(719) 425-3644 View (719) 425-3644
Brittany Kai
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MA, LPCC, LCMHC-S, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in women’s health and wellness, with a passion for maternal mental health. I believe there is a strong need for more parental support, no matter what the family unit looks like. From family planning to pregnancy to infancy - all the way until the kiddos "leave the nest", the journey carries unique highs and lows. Having outside support can help!
I specialize in women’s health and wellness, with a passion for maternal mental health. I believe there is a strong need for more parental support, no matter what the family unit looks like. From family planning to pregnancy to infancy - all the way until the kiddos "leave the nest", the journey carries unique highs and lows. Having outside support can help!
(910) 621-2386 View (910) 621-2386
Crystal DePietro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCM
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether you are working within a diagnosis, processing a situation, confronting a new normal, or planning for change, I want to know how you’re really doing. I am committed to helping you work through your current circumstances.
Whether you are working within a diagnosis, processing a situation, confronting a new normal, or planning for change, I want to know how you’re really doing. I am committed to helping you work through your current circumstances.
Michelle Hanley
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello! I am Michelle Hanley, a compassionate and fun counselor! Even if you have been to therapy before, life is such a process. The time, place, modalities and therapeutic relationship, all matters. If you are looking for a change of pace, reach out! We can look forward to engaging in therapeutic conversation, setting new goals and a focus for long-term change. Let’s get to work :)
Hello! I am Michelle Hanley, a compassionate and fun counselor! Even if you have been to therapy before, life is such a process. The time, place, modalities and therapeutic relationship, all matters. If you are looking for a change of pace, reach out! We can look forward to engaging in therapeutic conversation, setting new goals and a focus for long-term change. Let’s get to work :)
(910) 776-2389 View (910) 776-2389
CrossBeam Centers
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC-S, LCSW, LCAS, FNP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a LCMHC Supervisor, we offer support and guidance to Graduate Students and newly licensed professionals. By definition a crossbeam is a "beam that spans from one support to another". At CrossBeam Centers, we are a client focused multi-specialty team providing comprehensive Counseling and Psychotherapy services that will give you the support through the nuances of life. Our dedicated team of Coaches, Counselors, Social Workers and Therapists are passionate about providing compassionate care that address the client's whole life...mind, body, spirit and relationship.
As a LCMHC Supervisor, we offer support and guidance to Graduate Students and newly licensed professionals. By definition a crossbeam is a "beam that spans from one support to another". At CrossBeam Centers, we are a client focused multi-specialty team providing comprehensive Counseling and Psychotherapy services that will give you the support through the nuances of life. Our dedicated team of Coaches, Counselors, Social Workers and Therapists are passionate about providing compassionate care that address the client's whole life...mind, body, spirit and relationship.
(910) 387-1432 View (910) 387-1432
Rose Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAS
Serves Area
I have immediate openings and I welcome the opportunity to assist you in resolving your life's challenges and concerns. I am happy to provide counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I specialize in working with people struggling through any type of difficulties where it be childhood trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic, unanticipated life events, family and marital problems and substance use.
I have immediate openings and I welcome the opportunity to assist you in resolving your life's challenges and concerns. I am happy to provide counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I specialize in working with people struggling through any type of difficulties where it be childhood trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic, unanticipated life events, family and marital problems and substance use.
(910) 716-8006 View (910) 716-8006
Carolina Counseling Services - Cameron, NC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Serves Area
There can be a lot of obstacles to living the life you want, therapy and medication management can help. CCS contracts with exceptional licensed therapists and psychiatric professionals who can help! Whether you are looking for quality care for yourself, your child or even your relationship, we can help you work through what may be holding you back.
There can be a lot of obstacles to living the life you want, therapy and medication management can help. CCS contracts with exceptional licensed therapists and psychiatric professionals who can help! Whether you are looking for quality care for yourself, your child or even your relationship, we can help you work through what may be holding you back.
(910) 716-8006 View (910) 716-8006
Asa K Stoltz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT
Serves Area
I AM CURRENTLY NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher with a certification in Trauma-Focused CBT, I am passionate about combining traditional therapy theories/techniques with experiential and holistic methods such as meditation, mindfulness and mind-body awareness to better serve client's or family's needs (upon request). I have 15 + years of experience from outpatient- and in home settings, private practice, foster care-systems, juvenile justice/court and am also familiar with working with military families.
I AM CURRENTLY NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher with a certification in Trauma-Focused CBT, I am passionate about combining traditional therapy theories/techniques with experiential and holistic methods such as meditation, mindfulness and mind-body awareness to better serve client's or family's needs (upon request). I have 15 + years of experience from outpatient- and in home settings, private practice, foster care-systems, juvenile justice/court and am also familiar with working with military families.
(910) 684-5084 View (910) 684-5084
The Conversation Location PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, EMDR, LCMHC, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We ALL carry baggage. Both the past and the present can weigh us down. MAKE time for self-care whenever you can. Why not get going right Now? I/We can serve you to be the best version of yourself or in relationships. We are physically connected to Cumberland, Moore, Harnett, and Robinson county, but serve all of North Carolina. Through Dr Bs involvement in and with the military and 1st responder community, we understand the unique challenges that 1st responder, military personnel, and their families face and are proud to serve those who serve us. CONTACT us to let go of the PAST, take CONTROL of the present, and plan for the future.
We ALL carry baggage. Both the past and the present can weigh us down. MAKE time for self-care whenever you can. Why not get going right Now? I/We can serve you to be the best version of yourself or in relationships. We are physically connected to Cumberland, Moore, Harnett, and Robinson county, but serve all of North Carolina. Through Dr Bs involvement in and with the military and 1st responder community, we understand the unique challenges that 1st responder, military personnel, and their families face and are proud to serve those who serve us. CONTACT us to let go of the PAST, take CONTROL of the present, and plan for the future.
(828) 600-5226 View (828) 600-5226
A Center for Marriage and Family Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Serves Area
For the past 20 years, CMFC has provided clinical services in the Fayetteville area specializing in marriage and family counseling. We have both male and female therapists available offering a wide variety of clinical services for individual and family therapy. Please visit our website at MarriageandFamilyCounselingNC.com for more information. The website allows you to schedule an appointment or you may call (910)485-0940 24 hours a day. We are accepting new patients, and we accept ALL insurances.
For the past 20 years, CMFC has provided clinical services in the Fayetteville area specializing in marriage and family counseling. We have both male and female therapists available offering a wide variety of clinical services for individual and family therapy. Please visit our website at MarriageandFamilyCounselingNC.com for more information. The website allows you to schedule an appointment or you may call (910)485-0940 24 hours a day. We are accepting new patients, and we accept ALL insurances.
(910) 208-4531 View (910) 208-4531
Clinical Counseling and Consulting Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCASA, CSOTP, TFCBT, NCCPE
Serves Area
Clinical Counseling and Consulting Services, PLLC (CCCS) is a counseling and consulting agency dedicated to clinician development and mental health treatment. Although CCCS specializes in treatment for sex offenders, individuals with problematic sexualized behavior, and victims of trauma, the agency also provides specialized outpatient therapy, employee assistance services, and services for individuals suffering from addiction. Parenting education classes are also available to assist parents with managing and coping with their children and/or adolescent behavioral deficits, addictions, and/or mental health disorder(s).
Clinical Counseling and Consulting Services, PLLC (CCCS) is a counseling and consulting agency dedicated to clinician development and mental health treatment. Although CCCS specializes in treatment for sex offenders, individuals with problematic sexualized behavior, and victims of trauma, the agency also provides specialized outpatient therapy, employee assistance services, and services for individuals suffering from addiction. Parenting education classes are also available to assist parents with managing and coping with their children and/or adolescent behavioral deficits, addictions, and/or mental health disorder(s).
(910) 401-2998 View (910) 401-2998
Jamie Jockheck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
2 Endorsed
Spring Lake, NC 28390
Not accepting new clients
I offer therapy for adults facing stress, burnout, life transitions, PTSD, anxiety, and ADHD. With a warm and collaborative approach, I aim to help you build insight, set goals, and create real change at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer therapy for adults facing stress, burnout, life transitions, PTSD, anxiety, and ADHD. With a warm and collaborative approach, I aim to help you build insight, set goals, and create real change at a pace that feels right for you.
(910) 672-6652 View (910) 672-6652
Lisa A Nunnally
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
My clients are life long learners, who are seeking to know themselves on a deeper level and are looking for new opportunities through discovery of their strengths. I value humor, sincerity, personal responsibility and empowerment. I have always considered it a privilege to walk with my clients on a journey that leads to greater self knowledge and a more satisfying life. I believe that my job is to assist the client in developing strategies to overcome the barriers in life whether actual or perceived and to allow a clearer vision to the paths ahead. Empowerment is the light on that path.
My clients are life long learners, who are seeking to know themselves on a deeper level and are looking for new opportunities through discovery of their strengths. I value humor, sincerity, personal responsibility and empowerment. I have always considered it a privilege to walk with my clients on a journey that leads to greater self knowledge and a more satisfying life. I believe that my job is to assist the client in developing strategies to overcome the barriers in life whether actual or perceived and to allow a clearer vision to the paths ahead. Empowerment is the light on that path.
(910) 981-1175 View (910) 981-1175

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Healing Selves Therapeutics, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
Online Only
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(336) 361-2717 View (336) 361-2717
Gayla Jones, PhD/Finding The Balance Therapy PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Online Only
My theoretical approach to counseling emphasizes the collaboration between therapist and client together; the client is helped to discover misconceptions about themselves as it relates to his/her thoughts and beliefs using therapeutic techniques of practice and developing coping skills to be used in "the moment." I'm an empathetic, accepting, and genuine, who focuses on encouragement of a person’s self-awareness, exploration of the here and now and assist in resolving problems. Integrating techniques proven to be evidenced based practices based on clients individual needs to promote positive outcomes of where the client wants to be.
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(984) 600-7191 View (984) 600-7191
Samantha Bell
Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you in a dark place and seeking a sense of healing but unsure what to do? Are you afraid to look in the mirror because you have lost sight of the person staring back at you? At some point we have all been in that dark place, but I want to empower you to finally look in the mirror to see yourself again. I have a love for individuals that have been the strong friend. The ones who have been the caretakers or the people pleasers in their family or friend group. The ones who often feel forgotten about. So much so, you have forgotten about yourself and your identity. Together, we will work to restore the balance.
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(520) 502-6642 View (520) 502-6642

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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.