LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Hermitage, TN
Charles B Cobble
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermitage, TN 37076 (Online Only)
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2016 and have worked with diverse populations, including active duty military, veterans in transition, & the LGBTQ+ community.
I’m glad to see you are considering therapy to overcome your challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, or another other issue, I can help you find relief and overcome obstacles on your path to success. I’m compassionate and supportive. Our conversation is confidential in the comfort of your own home.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2016 and have worked with diverse populations, including active duty military, veterans in transition, & the LGBTQ+ community.
I’m glad to see you are considering therapy to overcome your challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, or another other issue, I can help you find relief and overcome obstacles on your path to success. I’m compassionate and supportive. Our conversation is confidential in the comfort of your own home.
I am dedicated to helping athletes and individuals in the LGBTQ+ community navigate life's challenges and achieve their personal and relational goals. As a former athlete, I understand competitive sports' unique pressures and mental demands. I am here to support you every step of the way. As someone in the LGBTQ+ community, I am committed to providing everyone with a safe and affirming space. I work with those who struggle with anxiety, self-esteem issues, and navigating relationships.
I am dedicated to helping athletes and individuals in the LGBTQ+ community navigate life's challenges and achieve their personal and relational goals. As a former athlete, I understand competitive sports' unique pressures and mental demands. I am here to support you every step of the way. As someone in the LGBTQ+ community, I am committed to providing everyone with a safe and affirming space. I work with those who struggle with anxiety, self-esteem issues, and navigating relationships.
Ashley Beard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hermitage, TN 37076
I am LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC affirming and allied.
Welcome! I am proud of you for taking the first step in reaching out for help. I would be honored to hear your story and walk along side you in your healing journey. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I have a variety of tools and knowledge to turn to in order to help assist you with overcoming whatever obstacles you feel are in your way. I am here to help you put all the pieces back together, and get you to the place you deserve to be.
I am LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC affirming and allied.
Welcome! I am proud of you for taking the first step in reaching out for help. I would be honored to hear your story and walk along side you in your healing journey. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I have a variety of tools and knowledge to turn to in order to help assist you with overcoming whatever obstacles you feel are in your way. I am here to help you put all the pieces back together, and get you to the place you deserve to be.
Panacea Mind-Body Center, LLC
Counselor, PhD, MA, MEd, LPC/NPT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Hermitage, TN 37076
As a psychotherapist for more than 30 years, I believe that therapeutic alliance between a therapist and client is most essential for successful treatment outcomes. It establishes trust, encourages collaboration, and reinforces realistic expectations that enable clients to achieve their unique abilities, strength, positive traits, talent, gifts and skills and should not be defined by their circumstances or diagnosis. While I cannot change the past, we can at least work together to figure out ways to promote values, unconditional self-acceptance, set goals that would lead to growth and development and overall wellbeing.
As a psychotherapist for more than 30 years, I believe that therapeutic alliance between a therapist and client is most essential for successful treatment outcomes. It establishes trust, encourages collaboration, and reinforces realistic expectations that enable clients to achieve their unique abilities, strength, positive traits, talent, gifts and skills and should not be defined by their circumstances or diagnosis. While I cannot change the past, we can at least work together to figure out ways to promote values, unconditional self-acceptance, set goals that would lead to growth and development and overall wellbeing.
My first responsibility as your counselor is to provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space which supports you as you deepen the relationship with yourself and others. As our relationship grows, you’ll find that I believe healing and change can occur when you discover or recover how to be attuned to your true, authentic self and fully live from that knowing and those values. I also believe healing and growth can occur when we are seen and known and are intentionally caring for our whole mind, body and spirit.
My first responsibility as your counselor is to provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space which supports you as you deepen the relationship with yourself and others. As our relationship grows, you’ll find that I believe healing and change can occur when you discover or recover how to be attuned to your true, authentic self and fully live from that knowing and those values. I also believe healing and growth can occur when we are seen and known and are intentionally caring for our whole mind, body and spirit.
I have helped walk people through major life transitions while remaining true to themselves.
My role is to provide unconditional positive support for you during your therapy journey. I believe therapy works best when you are active in the session and we work together to develop your goals. I will bring genuineness, compassion, and sometimes humor to my sessions.
I have helped walk people through major life transitions while remaining true to themselves.
My role is to provide unconditional positive support for you during your therapy journey. I believe therapy works best when you are active in the session and we work together to develop your goals. I will bring genuineness, compassion, and sometimes humor to my sessions.
I specialize in providing therapeutic services to individuals with a range of concerns including trauma and adversity, anxiety and panic, depression, spirituality, life transitions, and grief. I utilize a relational approach to meet you where you are and employ different methods including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and EMDR. Whatever you are facing, it is my privilege to offer an empathetic, warm, and nonjudgmental presence for you to find healing and meet your life goals. I am currently taking appointments on Mondays.
I specialize in providing therapeutic services to individuals with a range of concerns including trauma and adversity, anxiety and panic, depression, spirituality, life transitions, and grief. I utilize a relational approach to meet you where you are and employ different methods including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and EMDR. Whatever you are facing, it is my privilege to offer an empathetic, warm, and nonjudgmental presence for you to find healing and meet your life goals. I am currently taking appointments on Mondays.
Ashlei Bowman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hermitage, TN 37076 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with women who view themselves as people pleasers that want to change that. These same women want to reverse self-doubt and overthinking. I also work with motivated adults who want to understand how their past has impacted them. If you are a young adult who is looking for goal-oriented therapy that can help you move toward your future with confidence, I can help! Do you feel like you care a lot about the thoughts and opinions of others and would like to change that? We can talk through that too. You might feel like you can't talk about how you're feeling with those around you. I'm here to support you.
I enjoy working with women who view themselves as people pleasers that want to change that. These same women want to reverse self-doubt and overthinking. I also work with motivated adults who want to understand how their past has impacted them. If you are a young adult who is looking for goal-oriented therapy that can help you move toward your future with confidence, I can help! Do you feel like you care a lot about the thoughts and opinions of others and would like to change that? We can talk through that too. You might feel like you can't talk about how you're feeling with those around you. I'm here to support you.
Scott McDougal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermitage, TN 37076
Welcome and thanks for checking out my profile. I'm Scott. Perhaps you’re here because your inner life has become too chaotic and you’re looking for a way to find peace. Or maybe you already sense some healing and recognize the need to deepen the inward journey, heal old wounds and find a therapist familiar with existential understanding, psychedelic integration and non-dual perspectives. Wherever you find yourself, I’ll meet you there. I’m sure of this; it is possible to access the wonder and creative energy of youth and move into new way of being in life.
Welcome and thanks for checking out my profile. I'm Scott. Perhaps you’re here because your inner life has become too chaotic and you’re looking for a way to find peace. Or maybe you already sense some healing and recognize the need to deepen the inward journey, heal old wounds and find a therapist familiar with existential understanding, psychedelic integration and non-dual perspectives. Wherever you find yourself, I’ll meet you there. I’m sure of this; it is possible to access the wonder and creative energy of youth and move into new way of being in life.
I love helping clients make sense of their hidden stories and experiences. Often, these create chaos, make us unsure, and throw us off balance. I believe that everyone needs a comfortable place to rediscover balance and wholeness through unraveling their stories. While I see a variety of clients, I love pre-marital therapy, married couples struggling with intimacy, as well as singles and women who have experienced sexual trauma. I also have experience with Homeschool culture and the struggles and wins of the music industry. I offer flexible office hours including Saturdays.
I love helping clients make sense of their hidden stories and experiences. Often, these create chaos, make us unsure, and throw us off balance. I believe that everyone needs a comfortable place to rediscover balance and wholeness through unraveling their stories. While I see a variety of clients, I love pre-marital therapy, married couples struggling with intimacy, as well as singles and women who have experienced sexual trauma. I also have experience with Homeschool culture and the struggles and wins of the music industry. I offer flexible office hours including Saturdays.
Now Accepting New Clients! Every single one of us faces challenges in our individual "inside world". Those challenges cause us to struggle even more with the challenges of the outside world... but you don't have to face those challenges alone. I offer a safe place and a unique and natural healing approach to help you heal and gain more peace in your life.
Now Accepting New Clients! Every single one of us faces challenges in our individual "inside world". Those challenges cause us to struggle even more with the challenges of the outside world... but you don't have to face those challenges alone. I offer a safe place and a unique and natural healing approach to help you heal and gain more peace in your life.
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You’re exhausted from the unending racing thoughts and constantly feeling on-edge due to anxiety and PTSD. The guilt and shame of negative beliefs about yourself from depression feel overwhelming. You can feel peaceful, confident, grounded, and happy again. I can help you get there through my experiential, trauma-focused therapy. My ideal clients are open to deep exploration of their stories, identities, wounds, and desires and are motivated to make real change. I consider it a great privilege to witness the deeply human work of healing of all of my clients.
You’re exhausted from the unending racing thoughts and constantly feeling on-edge due to anxiety and PTSD. The guilt and shame of negative beliefs about yourself from depression feel overwhelming. You can feel peaceful, confident, grounded, and happy again. I can help you get there through my experiential, trauma-focused therapy. My ideal clients are open to deep exploration of their stories, identities, wounds, and desires and are motivated to make real change. I consider it a great privilege to witness the deeply human work of healing of all of my clients.
Lindsey Stevens
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT, (temp)
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hermitage, TN 37076
Some specialties I focus on are childhood wounds or trauma, adhd, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues.
I believe we can all use a little help sometimes. We all experience situations where we need some help figuring out how to move forward in life. It can feel like we've hit a wall and the ways we once faced our problems are no longer working for us. Or we've come up against something we never expected and we're not quite sure how to handle it. I think from the time we are little and through our different experiences we learn how to handle our problems and there can come a time when the way we've learned to handle things does not serve us well. Ultimately I believe this can lead to incredible growth and an opportunity to re-evaluate.
Some specialties I focus on are childhood wounds or trauma, adhd, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues.
I believe we can all use a little help sometimes. We all experience situations where we need some help figuring out how to move forward in life. It can feel like we've hit a wall and the ways we once faced our problems are no longer working for us. Or we've come up against something we never expected and we're not quite sure how to handle it. I think from the time we are little and through our different experiences we learn how to handle our problems and there can come a time when the way we've learned to handle things does not serve us well. Ultimately I believe this can lead to incredible growth and an opportunity to re-evaluate.
Audrey Shinar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermitage, TN 37076
I steadfastly believe that anyone can heal when sufficiently supported in a counseling relationship. I am passionate about cultivating an accepting and confidential therapeutic environment with space for tears, laughter, and authentic connection. I love working with ages 10+. A few of the areas in which I have experience include anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, codependency, perfectionism, and highly sensitive people. I work at Lantern Lane Farm Counseling Center, which means that can use our horses, miniature horses, and donkeys, and/or have outside sessions if desired.
I steadfastly believe that anyone can heal when sufficiently supported in a counseling relationship. I am passionate about cultivating an accepting and confidential therapeutic environment with space for tears, laughter, and authentic connection. I love working with ages 10+. A few of the areas in which I have experience include anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, codependency, perfectionism, and highly sensitive people. I work at Lantern Lane Farm Counseling Center, which means that can use our horses, miniature horses, and donkeys, and/or have outside sessions if desired.
David Allen Kinzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MCOUN, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Hermitage, TN 37076
Waitlist for new clients
In my 50+ years I have personally experienced a lot of things that my clients share with me. I am able to empathize or and the very least identify with my client`s needs. My approach is Person/Client Centered; Person-centered therapy uses a non-authoritative approach that allows clients to take more of a lead in discussions so that, in the process, they will discover their own solutions. The therapist acts as a compassionate facilitator, listening without judgment and acknowledging the client’s experience without moving the conversation in another direction. The therapist is there to encourage and support the client.
In my 50+ years I have personally experienced a lot of things that my clients share with me. I am able to empathize or and the very least identify with my client`s needs. My approach is Person/Client Centered; Person-centered therapy uses a non-authoritative approach that allows clients to take more of a lead in discussions so that, in the process, they will discover their own solutions. The therapist acts as a compassionate facilitator, listening without judgment and acknowledging the client’s experience without moving the conversation in another direction. The therapist is there to encourage and support the client.
Amanda Wells
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP, (temp)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermitage, TN 37076
Every person's story is unique and worth exploring. I strive to make therapy an inclusive space where individuals feel free to be their whole, authentic self. My goal is to walk with you on your journey to wellness, whatever the destination might be. I work with young children, teens, and adults. I most commonly focus on helping those trying to manage ADHD, anxiety, stress from life transitions, and anyone searching for a positive change.
Every person's story is unique and worth exploring. I strive to make therapy an inclusive space where individuals feel free to be their whole, authentic self. My goal is to walk with you on your journey to wellness, whatever the destination might be. I work with young children, teens, and adults. I most commonly focus on helping those trying to manage ADHD, anxiety, stress from life transitions, and anyone searching for a positive change.
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I specialize in individual counseling for those struggling with anxiety, relationship, work, and school stress, negative thoughts, mood disorders, and LGBTQ+ concerns including gender and sexual identity. My goal is to make the therapeutic process as stress-free as possible for my clients by providing an open, welcoming environment where you can express yourself freely while we work together to meet your needs.
I specialize in individual counseling for those struggling with anxiety, relationship, work, and school stress, negative thoughts, mood disorders, and LGBTQ+ concerns including gender and sexual identity. My goal is to make the therapeutic process as stress-free as possible for my clients by providing an open, welcoming environment where you can express yourself freely while we work together to meet your needs.
I have extensive experience working with adults and couples related to LGBTQ+ identity, gay couples, PTSD, anxiety, life transition, and other relationship issues.
For many of us, childhood was mentally and emotionally confusing. And we may find that these experiences impact us even now — they season how we relate to others, how we interact with our worlds, and even how we conceive of our future. Making sense of all of this requires a respect for very human needs like safety, stability, and positive and corrective emotional experiences. Therapy is often the single most helpful and effective intervention to those ends—it certainly has been healing for me. I hold a deep respect and honor for those who are able to show up to do this work.
I have extensive experience working with adults and couples related to LGBTQ+ identity, gay couples, PTSD, anxiety, life transition, and other relationship issues.
For many of us, childhood was mentally and emotionally confusing. And we may find that these experiences impact us even now — they season how we relate to others, how we interact with our worlds, and even how we conceive of our future. Making sense of all of this requires a respect for very human needs like safety, stability, and positive and corrective emotional experiences. Therapy is often the single most helpful and effective intervention to those ends—it certainly has been healing for me. I hold a deep respect and honor for those who are able to show up to do this work.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that prevent you from thriving and succeeding in ways that deep down you know you can? Perhaps your relationships are suffering, or intimacy feels hard or scary. Whether it's anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, relationship problems, self-harm, addictions, or something else, my guess is these patterns emerged from a need to cope or survive. As a queer person, I know how hard finding an affirming and non-judgmental therapist can be, especially if you are LGBTQ+. A therapist who meets you exactly where you are right now can be the first step to building the life you want!
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that prevent you from thriving and succeeding in ways that deep down you know you can? Perhaps your relationships are suffering, or intimacy feels hard or scary. Whether it's anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, relationship problems, self-harm, addictions, or something else, my guess is these patterns emerged from a need to cope or survive. As a queer person, I know how hard finding an affirming and non-judgmental therapist can be, especially if you are LGBTQ+. A therapist who meets you exactly where you are right now can be the first step to building the life you want!
I have a special interest in working with young adults around identity exploration, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Being a person is hard. Whether for a lifelong struggle or a short-term issue, we all need space to breathe and talk it through sometimes. Whatever your reason, whatever your goals, I'm here as a companion on your journey. My goal is to help you connect to your values and live authentically.
I have a special interest in working with young adults around identity exploration, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Being a person is hard. Whether for a lifelong struggle or a short-term issue, we all need space to breathe and talk it through sometimes. Whatever your reason, whatever your goals, I'm here as a companion on your journey. My goal is to help you connect to your values and live authentically.
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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.