Bisexual Therapists in Wilmington, NC
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Nova Swanstrom - Gender And Sexuality Specialist
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I predominantly work with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I provide affirmation and exploration to facilitate authenticity while taking into account your values and goals within the framework of your life. I work with family members to facilitate peace and workability in line with this authenticity. Clinical mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, attention deficit, etc. are addressed. Transgender/Gender Specialist (Certified Member of World Professional Association for Transgender Health). Letters provided for transition needs.
Waitlist for new clients
Katherine Mullaney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, I'm Kat! It is my honor to walk beside you and tackle the hard things that you may be struggling with while providing a safe space to do so. Together we will explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors you may be experiencing, and gain a deeper understanding of how those elements interact to shape sense of self, make choices, and determine how you engage with the world. I believe that developing such insight can help with healing from past hurts, becoming un-stuck, and moving toward meaningful change. I work with children, teens, adults, and families as they navigate through various circumstances.
Jeanne Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified
Verified
Taking new clients. For the last several years, I've worked with military service members and their families. I'm a Veteran myself, though I've worked with a wide variety of people. I work with adults, couples, families, adolescents and school age children. Areas of specific expertise are trauma, addictions (addicts and their families including adult children of alcoholics) GLBTQIA issues and parenting. I focus on empowerment, helping you to find the strength to accomplish your goals.
Megan Fentross
Counselor, MAEd, LCMHC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
You deserve to LIVE your life fully! Are you stuck, merely existing, on autopilot, and just making it through your day? Pulled in too many directions and disconnected from yourself and the world? Life gets unbalanced and we shut down. Our emotions start taking control of us in the worst possible moments: we avoid with anxiety, isolate with sadness, and hide with guilt. What would you do if your thoughts and emotions didn’t hold you back? I want you to be free to live your life on YOUR terms and find meaning in all areas of life. Together we can work on your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to build your life worth LIVING.
Mercedes McLaughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CMSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about working with all teens through adults struggling with life cycle changes, role obligations, school/work transitions, anxiety, depression, family issues, performance anxiety, communication struggles, emotional regulation, self-esteem, or anger management. If you ever have felt like “adulting” is too much, that life feels unbalanced, or that you are in a perpetual state of exhaustion, we can start by working together to find out what balance looks like for you. I am also a member of, and I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ population and addressing concerns specific to that population.
Megan L English
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Currently accepting new clients! Hi! If you’re searching for a therapist, chances are you might be struggling with something in your life. I sure hope that whomever you choose to work with helps you feel better, think better, and ultimately process what’s happening with refined skills. You've got this! I specialize in working with the LGBTQ population, including adolescents, families, and adults, as well as foster/adoptive families. I also love working with anyone who recognizes a need for change or is interested in making their life better. :)
Cayleigh Metcalf
Counselor, MS, LCMHC-A, NCC
Verified
Verified
“When someone really hears you without passing judgment on you, without trying to take responsibility for you, without trying to mold you, it feels good!” -Carl Rogers
Amanda Lionelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Accepting NEW clients! Do you feel anxious just thinking about seeing a therapist and reading these bios feels like another chore? Are you a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and need someone who genuinely WANTS you to be authentically you? Or are you maybe afraid that your relationship is ending? If any of this feels true OR if you're just an awkward majestic misfit like myself, I'm happy to be your partner in figuring this all out, because I know how badly this shit sucks. Whether you need someone to help create a gentle space to process your experiences, or if you need more of a "tell it like it is" approach, we can make it happen.
Michaela Smith
MS Ed, MHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It is the highest honor to help create a safe space for my clients. I work well with clients who are motivated to do deep level work and learn to sit with emotions & sensations in the body. I have a passion for working with clients who want to learn how & where experiences are held in the body. If you have been in therapy before or been through the same cycle many times, you may find comfort and safety with me. If want to learn to feel safe in your body, I would love to guide. you. I work with clients with an extensive trauma history, as well as challenges in the areas of sexuality, family & body disconnection. We go at your pace.
Not accepting new clients
Natosha S Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I love working with the non-conformists, artists, dreamers, and beautiful weirdos of the world! My ideal clients are working on identity in the context of non-traditional relationships (queer, poly, kinky) or in the context of body liberation. We might be a good fit if you've ever asked yourself: How can I be stronger, more confident, and more of a badass? Why the hell can't my family accept me as I am? How can I break my pattern of getting into toxic relationships? How can I build trust and love with my own body? You deserve to feel better, no matter what your anxiety is telling you.
Essential Connections Wellness Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am accepting clients that work in professional services as essential workers such as Mental Health, Legal Systems, Healthcare Systems, Education, etc... My client may have difficulties adjusting to our new normal since the COVID 19 Pandemic. My client may feel underappreciated and undercompensated with work/life demand and need support through different life transitions. My client may be experiencing active mental health symptoms impacting their ability to function at home, on the job, and/or in the community. Lastly, my clients want to feel supported by someone who works in the professional field and values self-care.
Dr. Tiff Cagle
Doctor, Coach
Verified
Verified
I help individuals with sexual concerns and feelings of inadequacy find empowerment and create embodied, fulfilling intimacy. As a certified coach and family doctor with 10 years of experience, I offer a holistic approach that includes sex education, coaching, and medical consultations if needed. Many people struggling with sexual function feel alone and misunderstood, but I can help you get unstuck and deepen your intimate connections. I love using creative inquiry to open up insights and strengths that you didn't know you had, and I have a positive approach to problem-solving that builds your confidence and sense of self-efficacy.
Paula Ulrich
Art Therapist, LCMHC, LCAS, ATR-BC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you harder on yourself than anyone else? If you've lost your zest for life through overthinking, perfectionism, and self-criticism, there's a way out. In your attempts to get back on track, you may also be driven to distraction, developing unhealthy habits, and feeling overwhelmed. You don't need to do this alone. Let's work together to unhook from destructive patterns, explore your own natural rhythms, cultivate your creativity, and be more compassionate toward yourself. Everyone has an innate capacity for growth; sometimes we just get lost.
Leah Barnes
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you ever lie awake at night, unsure of who you are anymore? That you feel lost about who you are and where you should be in life? Your kids are getting to the age where they're less dependent on you, and realize you don't know how to define yourself outside of "mom." Or maybe you have drifted from your partner, and you're not sure if you even want to be in a relationship anymore. Perhaps the more you think about it, the more you realize you aren't so sure about your sexual orientation. Or your kid has gotten an Autism or ADHD diagnosis and the report seems strikingly similar to how you would describe yourself.
Not accepting new clients
Gloria M Brown
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed therapist with 25+ years of experience. I see adults and adolescents who are ready to work on issues that have a negative impact on their lives and emotional health. I combine a holistic mind/body/spirit approach using positive, solution-focused therapy methods, as well as cognitive behavioral strategies and the many tools from the 12-Step Programs. I work with individuals having problems with addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, anger, bipolar I and II disorders, cyclothymic disorder, depression, chronic pain and health issues, kleptomania, excoriation, self-injury, trichotillomania, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD.
Michelle Drago
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
My goal is to offer you a safe space, separate from the chaos of your life, where you can be your authentic self without fear of judgment. In our sessions together, I show up with the conviction that you have the strength to make meaningful changes in your life. I will work collaboratively with you to make sure you feel heard, seen, validated and safe. I welcome you exactly as you are, without judgment or criticism. You will feel supported and empowered to grow and heal as we reach and surpass your goals. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy; our work together will be tailored to fit your needs.
Not accepting new clients
Ben Templin Rigby
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am a licensed psychologist who provides psychotherapy to individuals and families who are seeking to meet their goals with the help of a supportive and affirming therapist. Typical issues I help clients with include: anxiety, ADHD, high functioning Autism Spectrum (ASD), coping, depression, stress management, life transitions, and interpersonal/relationship challenges. I typically use cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs), including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as other mindfulness-based and positive psychology approaches; however, I apply a person-centered approach to my relationships with clients.
Not accepting new clients
Michael May
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LCAS-A
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Are you having issues connecting with yourself and/or partner? Are you trying to find ways to decrease your shame or guilt from struggling with managing your Addiction? Well, you do not have to deal with these issues alone anymore. Healing is not a linear process, but it is indeed a process. It takes commitment, motivation, and hard work to cope with one's Mental Health and Addiction. If given the opportunity, I would be honored to work with you to explore new ways of healing and assisting managing your life stresses.
Janiqua Pompey
Counselor, LCASA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified
Verified
You don't have to deal with life alone, I can provide a safe space for you.
Melissa Marie Stokes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
ONLY Providing Virtual Therapy. I'm a fully licensed clinical social worker with over 5 years of professional experience in an outpatient therapy setting. My specialty is working with female teens and young adults. In addition to this, I also provide services to individuals 9-75 of all gender identities and sexual orientations. I especially love working with those who deal with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and ADHD. I have a relaxed style of therapy where clients can feel comfortable and at ease without the worry of judgment.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
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What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.