LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Summerfield, NC
Dr. Curtiss has a PhD in Exceptional Children. Most of her work is with people with Level 1 autism/Asperger’s Syndrome. She has been a teacher for over 20 years and has worked as an Autism Specialist for over 10 years. She owns Curtiss Specialized Consulting and offers the following services: ADOS-2 (autism testing), autism support, transition support (moving from school to adulthood or from school to school), independent living and daily living skills support, career life coaching, and academic support/tutoring high school and college. You do not need to have an official diagnosis to work with Dr. Curtiss.
Dr. Curtiss has a PhD in Exceptional Children. Most of her work is with people with Level 1 autism/Asperger’s Syndrome. She has been a teacher for over 20 years and has worked as an Autism Specialist for over 10 years. She owns Curtiss Specialized Consulting and offers the following services: ADOS-2 (autism testing), autism support, transition support (moving from school to adulthood or from school to school), independent living and daily living skills support, career life coaching, and academic support/tutoring high school and college. You do not need to have an official diagnosis to work with Dr. Curtiss.
Are you ready to heal from emotional pain, strengthen self-worth, and build the internal stability needed for healthy relationships and a healthier life? I often work with couples who feel disconnected, dissatisfied, or unsure about the future of their relationship, as well as polyamorous families and those in non-traditional parenting dynamics. For clients in kink or poly relationships, I offer informed, affirming care that respects your lived experience. Many of the people I work with share that they’ve never felt like they fit neatly into traditional boxes. Call or Text 336-663-6570 to get started.
Are you ready to heal from emotional pain, strengthen self-worth, and build the internal stability needed for healthy relationships and a healthier life? I often work with couples who feel disconnected, dissatisfied, or unsure about the future of their relationship, as well as polyamorous families and those in non-traditional parenting dynamics. For clients in kink or poly relationships, I offer informed, affirming care that respects your lived experience. Many of the people I work with share that they’ve never felt like they fit neatly into traditional boxes. Call or Text 336-663-6570 to get started.
You've been doing the work. You're self-aware, you feel things deeply, and you're trying your best- but you still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're missing something. Maybe you live with anxiety or ADHD, or feel like you're always the one holding everything together. You might be the responsible, capable one that others often rely on. On the inside, you're second-guessing yourself and carrying more than most people realize. I work with adults who are sensitive, intuitive, and thoughtful, but feel misunderstood or disconnected from themselves. We work together to slow things down and make sense of what's beneath the surface.
You've been doing the work. You're self-aware, you feel things deeply, and you're trying your best- but you still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're missing something. Maybe you live with anxiety or ADHD, or feel like you're always the one holding everything together. You might be the responsible, capable one that others often rely on. On the inside, you're second-guessing yourself and carrying more than most people realize. I work with adults who are sensitive, intuitive, and thoughtful, but feel misunderstood or disconnected from themselves. We work together to slow things down and make sense of what's beneath the surface.
Welcome to Sacred Earth Healing Village, I’m Krystin Fullwood.
This is a sacred space created for individuals who are ready to face their hidden wounds and embrace the journey of healing. My passion lies in walking with you as we uncover your unique path toward wellness, peace, and personal transformation.
At Sacred Earth Healing Village, you are invited to slow down, breathe, and begin reshaping your life story in alignment with your highest purpose and deepest aspirations.
Trauma touches each of us in different ways. For some, healing means learning to see life through a clearer, softer lens instead of one clouded by pain.
Welcome to Sacred Earth Healing Village, I’m Krystin Fullwood.
This is a sacred space created for individuals who are ready to face their hidden wounds and embrace the journey of healing. My passion lies in walking with you as we uncover your unique path toward wellness, peace, and personal transformation.
At Sacred Earth Healing Village, you are invited to slow down, breathe, and begin reshaping your life story in alignment with your highest purpose and deepest aspirations.
Trauma touches each of us in different ways. For some, healing means learning to see life through a clearer, softer lens instead of one clouded by pain.
Fisher Park Counseling is a private counseling practice located near downtown Greensboro. I offer a warm, safe, and inviting atmosphere where you can share your concerns and we can work towards positive changes. I welcome all ethnicities, sexual identities and and spiritual orientations. I am qualified to work with individuals and couples experiencing a number of concerns including mood disorders, sexual abuse, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, relationship and family concerns and social issues to name a few.
Fisher Park Counseling is a private counseling practice located near downtown Greensboro. I offer a warm, safe, and inviting atmosphere where you can share your concerns and we can work towards positive changes. I welcome all ethnicities, sexual identities and and spiritual orientations. I am qualified to work with individuals and couples experiencing a number of concerns including mood disorders, sexual abuse, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, relationship and family concerns and social issues to name a few.
Hey there! My name is Anna and I'm a clinical social worker who's all about the mind-body-spirit connection, because everything's better when it's in sync. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free zone where you can access your inner wisdom and take a deep dive into self-awareness. Whether you're dealing with complex post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions (bonus points for major existential questions about life) or those pesky relationship hiccups, I'm here to help. I welcome everyone with open arms, no matter your ability, race, gender, or who you love. This is a space for you to be unapologetically you.
Hey there! My name is Anna and I'm a clinical social worker who's all about the mind-body-spirit connection, because everything's better when it's in sync. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free zone where you can access your inner wisdom and take a deep dive into self-awareness. Whether you're dealing with complex post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions (bonus points for major existential questions about life) or those pesky relationship hiccups, I'm here to help. I welcome everyone with open arms, no matter your ability, race, gender, or who you love. This is a space for you to be unapologetically you.
Feeling stuck? Stressed? Counseling may be your answer. Working together, I help my clients find relief from their emotional pain and assist them in finding a path they can feel good about. Superior therapy is dependent on the quality of the relationship between therapist and client. I prefer to treat my clients the way I want to be treated by my health care providers; with respect for their time, a warm personality, and with a positive attitude. Please note I formerly practiced under the surname Bressler.
Feeling stuck? Stressed? Counseling may be your answer. Working together, I help my clients find relief from their emotional pain and assist them in finding a path they can feel good about. Superior therapy is dependent on the quality of the relationship between therapist and client. I prefer to treat my clients the way I want to be treated by my health care providers; with respect for their time, a warm personality, and with a positive attitude. Please note I formerly practiced under the surname Bressler.
Camille Briggs Individuals And Couples
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, NCC, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My clients are individuals and couples who are ready to navigate emotional pain, improve their relationships, heal from trauma, and make space for meaningful change. I support clients who are working through anxiety, depression, and generational trauma, offering a space to explore how past experiences impact the present and to create new patterns for the future. I also work with those healing after infidelity—whether you're processing betrayal, rebuilding trust, or trying to find clarity after an affair. Take the first and text 336-663-6570 to get started.
My clients are individuals and couples who are ready to navigate emotional pain, improve their relationships, heal from trauma, and make space for meaningful change. I support clients who are working through anxiety, depression, and generational trauma, offering a space to explore how past experiences impact the present and to create new patterns for the future. I also work with those healing after infidelity—whether you're processing betrayal, rebuilding trust, or trying to find clarity after an affair. Take the first and text 336-663-6570 to get started.
I understand what it is like to take that first step towards therapy, and I am so glad you are here! At RCS, I count it a privilege to partner with you to assist in creating a powerful change in your life and help you reach the goals you desire. I work with individuals (6+), couples, and families on a range of life concerns, including anxiety, stress management, depression, conflicts with life, relationships and love, parental and family concerns, trauma, faith, spirituality, and so much more. Whatever you bring to the counseling room, we will work it out together.
I understand what it is like to take that first step towards therapy, and I am so glad you are here! At RCS, I count it a privilege to partner with you to assist in creating a powerful change in your life and help you reach the goals you desire. I work with individuals (6+), couples, and families on a range of life concerns, including anxiety, stress management, depression, conflicts with life, relationships and love, parental and family concerns, trauma, faith, spirituality, and so much more. Whatever you bring to the counseling room, we will work it out together.
Nancy Conrad Ball Counseling & Consulting PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Online Only
Selecting a therapist is an important decision. Creating a therapeutic rapport with a perfect stranger and discussing very personal issues can be intimidating. I'd like to help make this process more comfortable. I have been working with individuals, couples, and families for 30 years. My integrative approach helps you utilize your skills and strengths to identify and solve current problems. It also affords you the opportunity to resolve long standing issues by learning new skills, tapping into your own inner resources and recognizing the body, mind and spirit connection.
Selecting a therapist is an important decision. Creating a therapeutic rapport with a perfect stranger and discussing very personal issues can be intimidating. I'd like to help make this process more comfortable. I have been working with individuals, couples, and families for 30 years. My integrative approach helps you utilize your skills and strengths to identify and solve current problems. It also affords you the opportunity to resolve long standing issues by learning new skills, tapping into your own inner resources and recognizing the body, mind and spirit connection.
I believe therapy works best when it is a collaborative, down-to-earth partnership where you feel fully heard and respected. I enjoy working with high-achieving and over-functioning women who are navigating burnout, anxiety, and the pressure to manage everything perfectly. Our sessions will focus on understanding the root of these patterns and developing practical, sustainable tools to help you set healthier boundaries and reduce stress. My goal is to provide a steady, encouraging space where you can safely step back from performance and focus on your own well-being.
I believe therapy works best when it is a collaborative, down-to-earth partnership where you feel fully heard and respected. I enjoy working with high-achieving and over-functioning women who are navigating burnout, anxiety, and the pressure to manage everything perfectly. Our sessions will focus on understanding the root of these patterns and developing practical, sustainable tools to help you set healthier boundaries and reduce stress. My goal is to provide a steady, encouraging space where you can safely step back from performance and focus on your own well-being.
Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by work, relationships, caregiving, chronic illness, or major life transitions? You may be seeking therapy to improve coping skills, mood, relationships, and overall well-being. Greensboro Counseling Partners provides individual and couples counseling for adults with anxiety, depression, stress, and life changes. We offer in-person therapy in Greensboro, NC and secure telehealth counseling across North Carolina and South Carolina.
Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by work, relationships, caregiving, chronic illness, or major life transitions? You may be seeking therapy to improve coping skills, mood, relationships, and overall well-being. Greensboro Counseling Partners provides individual and couples counseling for adults with anxiety, depression, stress, and life changes. We offer in-person therapy in Greensboro, NC and secure telehealth counseling across North Carolina and South Carolina.
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I love working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks, creatives, activists, health care professionals, and couples (poly/ENM-affirming & knowledgeable).
Now scheduling autism/ADHD assessments! Wait list for ongoing therapy. I’m a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed EMDR therapist. I recognize that therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, so my approach is personalized, collaborative, and centered on YOU: your strengths, your goals, and your needs. I don’t do "neutral" because we don’t live in a vacuum. I recognize the importance of naming external forces that impact mental health, and I strive to create a space where your identities are celebrated and affirmed. I am passionate about advocacy and accessibility and provide strengths-based support for all neurotypes.
I love working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks, creatives, activists, health care professionals, and couples (poly/ENM-affirming & knowledgeable).
Now scheduling autism/ADHD assessments! Wait list for ongoing therapy. I’m a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed EMDR therapist. I recognize that therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, so my approach is personalized, collaborative, and centered on YOU: your strengths, your goals, and your needs. I don’t do "neutral" because we don’t live in a vacuum. I recognize the importance of naming external forces that impact mental health, and I strive to create a space where your identities are celebrated and affirmed. I am passionate about advocacy and accessibility and provide strengths-based support for all neurotypes.
If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, you may also be looking for a therapist who feels genuinely affirming, safe, and understanding.
I also provide affirming therapy and Autism/ADHD assessments for adults seeking clarity, self-understanding, and support. Together, we can explore anxiety, depression, identity, spirituality, burnout, and neurodivergence while helping you communicate your needs with greater confidence and authenticity. Currently licensed in NC and SC, IL license is pending!
If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, you may also be looking for a therapist who feels genuinely affirming, safe, and understanding.
I also provide affirming therapy and Autism/ADHD assessments for adults seeking clarity, self-understanding, and support. Together, we can explore anxiety, depression, identity, spirituality, burnout, and neurodivergence while helping you communicate your needs with greater confidence and authenticity. Currently licensed in NC and SC, IL license is pending!
Shanea Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Reidsville, NC 27320
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize and have extensive experience in providing affirming care within the LGBTQ+ community particularly surrounding self-acceptance.
Grab a cozy blanket, and we can chat about finding your way together. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina with Irenic Therapy, PLLC. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but I'm here to chat and see if I might be a good fit for you. I'm honored to be considered on your journey, and I'm here to offer my expertise. Like peeling back an onion, let's uncover your layers together! My therapy space welcomes vulnerability while fostering support. Sharing your life stories, experiences, and feelings in a safe, judgment-free space is central to my approach.
I specialize and have extensive experience in providing affirming care within the LGBTQ+ community particularly surrounding self-acceptance.
Grab a cozy blanket, and we can chat about finding your way together. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina with Irenic Therapy, PLLC. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but I'm here to chat and see if I might be a good fit for you. I'm honored to be considered on your journey, and I'm here to offer my expertise. Like peeling back an onion, let's uncover your layers together! My therapy space welcomes vulnerability while fostering support. Sharing your life stories, experiences, and feelings in a safe, judgment-free space is central to my approach.
I provide LGBTQ+ affirming and neurodiversity-affirming care, including therapy for ADHD and autistic clients.
Do you struggle to say “no”, put others’ needs before your own, or feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we’ll build practical coping skills, process difficult experiences, strengthen boundaries, and create meaningful changes that support greater balance, resilience, and well-being.
I provide LGBTQ+ affirming and neurodiversity-affirming care, including therapy for ADHD and autistic clients.
Do you struggle to say “no”, put others’ needs before your own, or feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we’ll build practical coping skills, process difficult experiences, strengthen boundaries, and create meaningful changes that support greater balance, resilience, and well-being.
Emil Davis Eichelberger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a clinical social worker, I am passionate about aiding clients in the healing and empowerment process. Whether it is difficulties with life's transitions or ongoing issues related to mood disorders, I take a holistic, intersectional approach with all of my clients in order to find the intervention(s) that best suit their individual needs and strengths. In particular, I focus on being an accepting and affirming environment for LGBTQi+ individuals. In general, my ultimate goal in treatment is to provide anyone and everyone a safe, stable environment where healing can occur.
As a clinical social worker, I am passionate about aiding clients in the healing and empowerment process. Whether it is difficulties with life's transitions or ongoing issues related to mood disorders, I take a holistic, intersectional approach with all of my clients in order to find the intervention(s) that best suit their individual needs and strengths. In particular, I focus on being an accepting and affirming environment for LGBTQi+ individuals. In general, my ultimate goal in treatment is to provide anyone and everyone a safe, stable environment where healing can occur.
You’ve spent years pushing through, holding it together, and trying to meet expectations that never seemed made for you. You’ve gotten good at masking – showing up, performing, and keeping it all together on the outside all while feeling overstimulated, disconnected, or utterly drained on the inside. Maybe you’ve only recently learned that you’re neurodivergent, and suddenly, so much of your past makes sense. It’s like you never got the life manual everyone else got. Still, you’re unsure how to unlearn habits that kept you safe but now leave you burned out and isolated. You’re ready to understand yourself beyond just surviving.
You’ve spent years pushing through, holding it together, and trying to meet expectations that never seemed made for you. You’ve gotten good at masking – showing up, performing, and keeping it all together on the outside all while feeling overstimulated, disconnected, or utterly drained on the inside. Maybe you’ve only recently learned that you’re neurodivergent, and suddenly, so much of your past makes sense. It’s like you never got the life manual everyone else got. Still, you’re unsure how to unlearn habits that kept you safe but now leave you burned out and isolated. You’re ready to understand yourself beyond just surviving.
You don’t fall apart, you push through. You handle what needs to be handled and keep showing up for others, often at the expense of your own needs. Over time, this can leave you feeling depleted, restless, and disconnected from yourself. Many people describe feeling like they are functioning on the outside although they're running on empty. This often shows up as difficulty being present in relationships, a sense of chronic tension in the body, and a pattern of attuning to others so much, you lose touch with your inner signals. Therapy can help you with slowing down, reconnecting to yourself, and finding new ways of relating.
You don’t fall apart, you push through. You handle what needs to be handled and keep showing up for others, often at the expense of your own needs. Over time, this can leave you feeling depleted, restless, and disconnected from yourself. Many people describe feeling like they are functioning on the outside although they're running on empty. This often shows up as difficulty being present in relationships, a sense of chronic tension in the body, and a pattern of attuning to others so much, you lose touch with your inner signals. Therapy can help you with slowing down, reconnecting to yourself, and finding new ways of relating.
Life gets messy—school, friendships, family, work, expectations—it’s a lot. Whether it’s a child having a tough time at school, a teen feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or identity questions, or a college student navigating burnout or uncertainty—I’m here to help. Life brings a lot of transitions and pressures, and things like ADHD, relationship struggles, or the constant push to "have it all figured out" can feel like too much.
Life gets messy—school, friendships, family, work, expectations—it’s a lot. Whether it’s a child having a tough time at school, a teen feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or identity questions, or a college student navigating burnout or uncertainty—I’m here to help. Life brings a lot of transitions and pressures, and things like ADHD, relationship struggles, or the constant push to "have it all figured out" can feel like too much.
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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.