Non-Binary Therapists in Hillsborough, NC
Zan Rafterman Derby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCBA, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278
I have seen firsthand how families can have a profound impact on their neurodiverse child's growth and development, and how that child can have a profound impact on their families. I believe in taking a holistic approach collaborating with both children and their families across different therapeutic methods to support and upliftthe lives of everyone in the family.
I have seen firsthand how families can have a profound impact on their neurodiverse child's growth and development, and how that child can have a profound impact on their families. I believe in taking a holistic approach collaborating with both children and their families across different therapeutic methods to support and upliftthe lives of everyone in the family.
Blair Somerville
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
21 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes life creates change when we aren't ready. You may find that life transitions have left you feeling differently than you expected, or you're discovering things about yourself that you aren't sure what to do with. Sometimes loved ones change in ways that challenge us, and sometimes we grow and hope our loved ones will grow with us. Sometimes LGBTQIA+ identities have specific needs, particularly for couples and families adjusting to newly expressed identities and searching for a healthy, supportive dynamic. Unfortunately, coping with these unexpected changes usually isn't a smooth, easy, or pretty process.
Sometimes life creates change when we aren't ready. You may find that life transitions have left you feeling differently than you expected, or you're discovering things about yourself that you aren't sure what to do with. Sometimes loved ones change in ways that challenge us, and sometimes we grow and hope our loved ones will grow with us. Sometimes LGBTQIA+ identities have specific needs, particularly for couples and families adjusting to newly expressed identities and searching for a healthy, supportive dynamic. Unfortunately, coping with these unexpected changes usually isn't a smooth, easy, or pretty process.
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Beth Curran
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling unmotivated and struggle to complete tasks? Does overthinking keep you up at night? Have you been wondering more and more “Who am I?” -– grappling with questions like “What do I want?” What do I need?” or “What do I want to do?” Hey y’all, I’m Dr. Curran. I love working with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with low mood, anxiety, relationships, and finding the best direction for their lives. I also love working with people of all ages who are going through life transitions, identity exploration, who are in the midst of changes, or who are feeling ‘stuck.’
Have you been feeling unmotivated and struggle to complete tasks? Does overthinking keep you up at night? Have you been wondering more and more “Who am I?” -– grappling with questions like “What do I want?” What do I need?” or “What do I want to do?” Hey y’all, I’m Dr. Curran. I love working with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with low mood, anxiety, relationships, and finding the best direction for their lives. I also love working with people of all ages who are going through life transitions, identity exploration, who are in the midst of changes, or who are feeling ‘stuck.’
Therapy can be an intimidating space, so let’s work together to find the best method for you. I believe that the therapy room is a space to be yourself, grow, be challenged, and know that no topic is off limits. I enjoy working with families, individuals, and couples who are struggling with issues of sexuality, gender, suicidality, and interpersonal dynamics. I try to understand each person and find ways to challenge you in a caring way. I use a variety of tools from my training including harm reduction, Bowen family systems, sex therapy, health at every size, liberation health model, and more.
Therapy can be an intimidating space, so let’s work together to find the best method for you. I believe that the therapy room is a space to be yourself, grow, be challenged, and know that no topic is off limits. I enjoy working with families, individuals, and couples who are struggling with issues of sexuality, gender, suicidality, and interpersonal dynamics. I try to understand each person and find ways to challenge you in a caring way. I use a variety of tools from my training including harm reduction, Bowen family systems, sex therapy, health at every size, liberation health model, and more.
Amber L. Borcyk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected or struggling to communicate? Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) can help you rekindle intimacy trust, and connection with each other. You’ll learn to identify underlying issues and deepen your emotional connection by exploring and expressing your emotions in a safe space. My compassionate and direct approach will guide you as you and your partner navigate conflict, enhance empathy, and get your needs met.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected or struggling to communicate? Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) can help you rekindle intimacy trust, and connection with each other. You’ll learn to identify underlying issues and deepen your emotional connection by exploring and expressing your emotions in a safe space. My compassionate and direct approach will guide you as you and your partner navigate conflict, enhance empathy, and get your needs met.
Louise Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with folks who are seeking to build satisfaction, authenticity, and fulfillment in their lives. Many of those that I have worked with have faced challenges related to life transitions, neurdivergence, LGBTQIA+ identity, systemic oppression, interpersonal relationships, and trauma. I believe that the therapeutic relationship as a collaboration between client and therapist; ultimately, that you, the client, are the experts of their own life.
I enjoy working with folks who are seeking to build satisfaction, authenticity, and fulfillment in their lives. Many of those that I have worked with have faced challenges related to life transitions, neurdivergence, LGBTQIA+ identity, systemic oppression, interpersonal relationships, and trauma. I believe that the therapeutic relationship as a collaboration between client and therapist; ultimately, that you, the client, are the experts of their own life.
Cindy Perez
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Are you looking for flexible out of the box support? I work with children, adults, and families, specializing in non-traditional and marginalized families. I am passionate about culturally responsive practices, treating you as the expert of your experience, and walking with you on your healing journey. As a queer, non-binary, Latine therapist, I'm committed to anti-racism, HAES, and anti-ableism. I love working with kiddos through school and home problems along with developing coping skills for emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety and Depression.
Are you looking for flexible out of the box support? I work with children, adults, and families, specializing in non-traditional and marginalized families. I am passionate about culturally responsive practices, treating you as the expert of your experience, and walking with you on your healing journey. As a queer, non-binary, Latine therapist, I'm committed to anti-racism, HAES, and anti-ableism. I love working with kiddos through school and home problems along with developing coping skills for emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety and Depression.
Activist Lilla Watson expressed: “If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” This vision inspires my approach to therapy: one that is collaborative, open, and exploratory, kindled by mutual feelings of trust and safety. It also reflects my philosophy toward the healing process as one that is non-linear and rooted in both individual growth and collective care.
Activist Lilla Watson expressed: “If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” This vision inspires my approach to therapy: one that is collaborative, open, and exploratory, kindled by mutual feelings of trust and safety. It also reflects my philosophy toward the healing process as one that is non-linear and rooted in both individual growth and collective care.
Haley Rognstad
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NARM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705 (Online Only)
New Client opening as of 9/4/2024. I am passionate about assisting my clients in unlocking their inner wisdom and striving for balance in their lives. I enjoy working with adults of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds. I have experience assisting individuals with trauma and complex trauma (relational, physical, sexual, and emotional), spiritual trauma, childhood trauma, chronic pain, neurodivergence and adult diagnosed/self-diangosed autism, difficult life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ specific stressors. I work through an antiopppresive, health at every size, and neurodivergent affirming lens.
New Client opening as of 9/4/2024. I am passionate about assisting my clients in unlocking their inner wisdom and striving for balance in their lives. I enjoy working with adults of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds. I have experience assisting individuals with trauma and complex trauma (relational, physical, sexual, and emotional), spiritual trauma, childhood trauma, chronic pain, neurodivergence and adult diagnosed/self-diangosed autism, difficult life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ specific stressors. I work through an antiopppresive, health at every size, and neurodivergent affirming lens.
I believe your identities and how you move through the world are important and deserve to take up space in the therapy room. The ways white supremacy and other oppressive parts of our world affect your journey are often parts that go unrecognized by others. I especially love working with folks who are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and/or have an identity that is marginalized in some way by our normative culture.
I believe your identities and how you move through the world are important and deserve to take up space in the therapy room. The ways white supremacy and other oppressive parts of our world affect your journey are often parts that go unrecognized by others. I especially love working with folks who are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and/or have an identity that is marginalized in some way by our normative culture.
Cat Salemi
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705 (Online Only)
I identify as non-binary and is am a proud member of the LGBTQIA2+ community.
You’ve been looking a therapist who doesn’t try to put you in a box, and is genuinely curious about YOUR lived experience. You want therapy to be based on an empathic connection, with goals for how you want to heal or grow. You want your experience navigating your gender, sexuality, neurodiversity, and experience living in this society to be deeply witnessed. I’m experienced in helping individuals with ADHD and on the autism spectrum, using a non-pathological and neurodiversity-based approach. I am passionate about helping transgender, non-binary, and neurodiverse individuals find happiness and live life as their authentic selves.
I identify as non-binary and is am a proud member of the LGBTQIA2+ community.
You’ve been looking a therapist who doesn’t try to put you in a box, and is genuinely curious about YOUR lived experience. You want therapy to be based on an empathic connection, with goals for how you want to heal or grow. You want your experience navigating your gender, sexuality, neurodiversity, and experience living in this society to be deeply witnessed. I’m experienced in helping individuals with ADHD and on the autism spectrum, using a non-pathological and neurodiversity-based approach. I am passionate about helping transgender, non-binary, and neurodiverse individuals find happiness and live life as their authentic selves.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. I've been providing psychotherapy since 2017, and have a long career history in disability work. Overall I have 17 years experience in Carework. I work primarily with adult individuals & couples with marginalized identities (in gender, sexuality, ability, neurotype, race, body size, etc), and I also provide EMDR Intensives as well as Autism & ADHD Assessments for adults.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. I've been providing psychotherapy since 2017, and have a long career history in disability work. Overall I have 17 years experience in Carework. I work primarily with adult individuals & couples with marginalized identities (in gender, sexuality, ability, neurotype, race, body size, etc), and I also provide EMDR Intensives as well as Autism & ADHD Assessments for adults.
Jay Jayaraman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Not accepting new clients
I am a queer, nonbinary person of color who provides therapy services in the Triangle. My goal is to provide affirming care that centers your unique experiences, challenges, and resiliency. I believe that each person is the expert of their own experience; my work is to provide support and tools to aid your healing process while building our genuine trust and connection. As an advocate for social justice, I am grounded in the understanding that institutional and social forces influence mental health. My approach welcomes clients to explore these in session along with everyday issues.
I am a queer, nonbinary person of color who provides therapy services in the Triangle. My goal is to provide affirming care that centers your unique experiences, challenges, and resiliency. I believe that each person is the expert of their own experience; my work is to provide support and tools to aid your healing process while building our genuine trust and connection. As an advocate for social justice, I am grounded in the understanding that institutional and social forces influence mental health. My approach welcomes clients to explore these in session along with everyday issues.
Sara Yates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Not accepting new clients
I am a clinical social worker with 10 years of experience and have worked in both residential and outpatient settings. I currently offer individual therapy to clients experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, substance use, and grief. I work with many LGBTQIA+ clients and believe that issues of social justice are often relevant to therapy. I come from a Health at Every Size perspective, am sex-positive, and am committed to ongoing anti-racist work. I have sought additional training around sexuality and gender and am enthusiastic about supporting folks who are feeling curious about exploring these facets of their experience.
I am a clinical social worker with 10 years of experience and have worked in both residential and outpatient settings. I currently offer individual therapy to clients experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, substance use, and grief. I work with many LGBTQIA+ clients and believe that issues of social justice are often relevant to therapy. I come from a Health at Every Size perspective, am sex-positive, and am committed to ongoing anti-racist work. I have sought additional training around sexuality and gender and am enthusiastic about supporting folks who are feeling curious about exploring these facets of their experience.
Online Therapists
Thorne Myers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Thorne (they/them) and I am a white, queer, non-binary licensed clinical social worker associate (LCSWA) offering both individuals and couples/relationship therapy in Durham, NC. My work is grounded in fierce compassion and a belief that everyone is capable of healing and feeling like they belong. It is my experience that one of the key elements of transformative therapy is our relationship; that we are a good “fit” and that you feel safe to share your joy, anger, grief, and tears. My style is gentle, attentive, playful, and person-centered–drawing from relational, narrative, and attachment-based therapy approaches.
My name is Thorne (they/them) and I am a white, queer, non-binary licensed clinical social worker associate (LCSWA) offering both individuals and couples/relationship therapy in Durham, NC. My work is grounded in fierce compassion and a belief that everyone is capable of healing and feeling like they belong. It is my experience that one of the key elements of transformative therapy is our relationship; that we are a good “fit” and that you feel safe to share your joy, anger, grief, and tears. My style is gentle, attentive, playful, and person-centered–drawing from relational, narrative, and attachment-based therapy approaches.
Gen Xers, ya'll doing okay? People raising kids, what about you? Parents of trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive young or older people, how are you holding up? Those of you trying to recover from narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse or IPV, those of you trying to recover from any form of trauma, those of you who feel anxious as hell, I want to help ease the stress, fear, and pain. I've got over 15 years of clinical experience and a whole lotta life experience at this point that informs my work. While what we face is nothing new, it's also true that this is a really hard time for so many reasons. Let's start by validating that.
Gen Xers, ya'll doing okay? People raising kids, what about you? Parents of trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive young or older people, how are you holding up? Those of you trying to recover from narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse or IPV, those of you trying to recover from any form of trauma, those of you who feel anxious as hell, I want to help ease the stress, fear, and pain. I've got over 15 years of clinical experience and a whole lotta life experience at this point that informs my work. While what we face is nothing new, it's also true that this is a really hard time for so many reasons. Let's start by validating that.
Andrew Shaw
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609 (Online Only)
You work hard to do the right thing, put in extra hours to meet deadlines at work, and show up for other people. But showing up for yourself is harder. Some of the people who look up to you probably think your life is easy: "You make it seem effortless." But they don't see how much work goes into holding it all together. You take pride in how well you tolerate stress, and caring for others can certainly be a wonderful thing. But everyone deserves support, including you.
You work hard to do the right thing, put in extra hours to meet deadlines at work, and show up for other people. But showing up for yourself is harder. Some of the people who look up to you probably think your life is easy: "You make it seem effortless." But they don't see how much work goes into holding it all together. You take pride in how well you tolerate stress, and caring for others can certainly be a wonderful thing. But everyone deserves support, including you.
To future clients, I find that sharing about myself in the beginning of our relationship can help create a better sense of the lenses through which I approach the world and therapy. I believe my training is only one of the lenses that helps me understand and work with problems and clients. My personal experiences also inform what I see and what I do not see. It is possible that my personal identities may be helpful or a limitation in our work together – so I think it is helpful to learn your thoughts about this too. I think it is important to be able to discuss this throughout our journey together if relevant.
To future clients, I find that sharing about myself in the beginning of our relationship can help create a better sense of the lenses through which I approach the world and therapy. I believe my training is only one of the lenses that helps me understand and work with problems and clients. My personal experiences also inform what I see and what I do not see. It is possible that my personal identities may be helpful or a limitation in our work together – so I think it is helpful to learn your thoughts about this too. I think it is important to be able to discuss this throughout our journey together if relevant.
Dr. Parker T. Hurley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Waitlist for new clients
Pronouns: he/him. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based on Eno, Tutelo, Saponi, Occaneechi, Shakori, Cheraw, Tuscarora, and Lumbee ancestral land (Durham, NC) and have been providing therapy for the past 8-9 years. As an openly queer, Black, trans masculine, neurodivergent abolitionist, I understand how challenging it can be to receive care that is truly affirming and anti-oppressive. My clinical practice is informed by my experiences of both oppression and privilege; and I strive to provide care that is trauma-informed, anti-ableist, sex and kink positive, fat-positive, poly-friendly and liberation-centered.
Pronouns: he/him. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based on Eno, Tutelo, Saponi, Occaneechi, Shakori, Cheraw, Tuscarora, and Lumbee ancestral land (Durham, NC) and have been providing therapy for the past 8-9 years. As an openly queer, Black, trans masculine, neurodivergent abolitionist, I understand how challenging it can be to receive care that is truly affirming and anti-oppressive. My clinical practice is informed by my experiences of both oppression and privilege; and I strive to provide care that is trauma-informed, anti-ableist, sex and kink positive, fat-positive, poly-friendly and liberation-centered.
WaterYourFire Wellness Collective- Dr. Winley K.
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, HSP-P
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713 (Online Only)
The decision to pursue counseling can be a tough but courageous step. People choose to seek out therapy for a variety of reasons, whether it is to explore and better understand parts of self or to address specific areas of concerns. WaterYourFire Wellness Collective works with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and presenting concerns. WYFWC currently operates via Telehealth Therapy (online). WYFWC also provides services in any PsyPact state- see participating states here: https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/psypactmap)
The decision to pursue counseling can be a tough but courageous step. People choose to seek out therapy for a variety of reasons, whether it is to explore and better understand parts of self or to address specific areas of concerns. WaterYourFire Wellness Collective works with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and presenting concerns. WYFWC currently operates via Telehealth Therapy (online). WYFWC also provides services in any PsyPact state- see participating states here: https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/psypactmap)
