LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Spring Hill, TN
Megan Graf Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MA, SEP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174
I specialize in helping the LGBT community, people struggling with anxiety, and trauma survivors.
You know yourself best, and I hope to help guide you in the journey of improving your quality of life. We all need help from an outside perspective from time to time; I create a safe, non-judgmental, environment to help you with your goals. Battling anxiety? Wanting to grow into a more authentic you? Let's work together to meet these struggles head on.
I specialize in helping the LGBT community, people struggling with anxiety, and trauma survivors.
You know yourself best, and I hope to help guide you in the journey of improving your quality of life. We all need help from an outside perspective from time to time; I create a safe, non-judgmental, environment to help you with your goals. Battling anxiety? Wanting to grow into a more authentic you? Let's work together to meet these struggles head on.
Are the things that once made you happy no longer making you happy? Have you been through a traumatic experience that left you feeling scared, lonely, or even doubting who you are? Maybe you’ve been through a series of little things that you believe shouldn’t be bothering you, but they are. Have you found yourself on Google trying to figure yourself out only to find article after article about “childhood trauma”? I feel you. You are not alone. Together, I believe we can reduce your suffering, find direction, and feel happiness once again. My office is a safe and affirming space for all LGBTQ+ people.
Are the things that once made you happy no longer making you happy? Have you been through a traumatic experience that left you feeling scared, lonely, or even doubting who you are? Maybe you’ve been through a series of little things that you believe shouldn’t be bothering you, but they are. Have you found yourself on Google trying to figure yourself out only to find article after article about “childhood trauma”? I feel you. You are not alone. Together, I believe we can reduce your suffering, find direction, and feel happiness once again. My office is a safe and affirming space for all LGBTQ+ people.
Evan Clark Richardson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Changing seasons often resurfaces various memories and emotions we buried. You may experience stronger reactions to images, shared experiences, and/or holiday celebrations. Our default can be to push the emotions down and "think" our way through life. However, I help clients to experience the emotions, respond with healthy coping strategies, and gather new resources for long-term wellbeing. If you are exhausted with facing the journey alone, I want to support you in healing wounds, addressing your needs, and accomplishing your goals.
Changing seasons often resurfaces various memories and emotions we buried. You may experience stronger reactions to images, shared experiences, and/or holiday celebrations. Our default can be to push the emotions down and "think" our way through life. However, I help clients to experience the emotions, respond with healthy coping strategies, and gather new resources for long-term wellbeing. If you are exhausted with facing the journey alone, I want to support you in healing wounds, addressing your needs, and accomplishing your goals.
Ashley Culpepper
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC, MHSP(t)
Verified Verified
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Life is hard enough, starting therapy shouldn't be too.
Life is hard enough, starting therapy shouldn't be too.
Chris M Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Change is hard. Relationships are hard. If you're experiencing challenges in work, family, or any area where other people are involved-there is help! And if there's anything the last few years have shown us, it's the need for help in relationships! It can really pay to develop a great life/work strategy and create a powerful set of life “tools” for your “toolbelt”. Therapy can do this and more. We will work collaboratively as a team, setting and achieving goals through structured discussion.
Change is hard. Relationships are hard. If you're experiencing challenges in work, family, or any area where other people are involved-there is help! And if there's anything the last few years have shown us, it's the need for help in relationships! It can really pay to develop a great life/work strategy and create a powerful set of life “tools” for your “toolbelt”. Therapy can do this and more. We will work collaboratively as a team, setting and achieving goals through structured discussion.
Meredith J Sachs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174 (Online Only)
Immediate Availability! I am a licensed therapist with many years of experience in both acute inpatient and traditional outpatient settings. I graduated from Lipscomb University with my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2014. My mission in my career is to walk alongside you on your journey towards healing and growth. I seek to form collaborative and trusting relationships with my clients, and I believe that every single person makes sense in light of their own story. Your story is unique, and you are brave for owning your truth!
Immediate Availability! I am a licensed therapist with many years of experience in both acute inpatient and traditional outpatient settings. I graduated from Lipscomb University with my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2014. My mission in my career is to walk alongside you on your journey towards healing and growth. I seek to form collaborative and trusting relationships with my clients, and I believe that every single person makes sense in light of their own story. Your story is unique, and you are brave for owning your truth!
Kristen Pevahouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Spring Hill, TN 37174 (Online Only)
We are all confronted with our vulnerability in the midst of life's challenges. I have a deep passion for helping you navigate through that vulnerability in a safe environment. I have worked with individuals from elementary age through mature adults with an emphasis on adolescent years. Regardless of your stage in life, I believe therapy should be a safe space that allows you to come exactly as you are, wherever you might find yourself on a sometimes difficult journey.
We are all confronted with our vulnerability in the midst of life's challenges. I have a deep passion for helping you navigate through that vulnerability in a safe environment. I have worked with individuals from elementary age through mature adults with an emphasis on adolescent years. Regardless of your stage in life, I believe therapy should be a safe space that allows you to come exactly as you are, wherever you might find yourself on a sometimes difficult journey.
Victory Point
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, L-Coach
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174 (Online Only)
Life isn’t easy at times. Challenges and struggles can shake your foundation and leave you feeling confused, overwhelmed, disappointed, frustrated, or hurt. As a result you may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as grief, anxiety, depression or relationship struggles. You do not have to navigate these situations or feelings alone; we are here to help you with your journey!
Life isn’t easy at times. Challenges and struggles can shake your foundation and leave you feeling confused, overwhelmed, disappointed, frustrated, or hurt. As a result you may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as grief, anxiety, depression or relationship struggles. You do not have to navigate these situations or feelings alone; we are here to help you with your journey!
Jodi Herrera, LCSW/Truest Self Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174
One of the most common compliments I receive from clients is my attentive and empathetic approach to listening. I respect the importance of feeling heard, understood, and valued for one's unique experiences and challenges. If you are dealing with stress, trauma, or the lingering effects of trauma, and you are ready to take the necessary steps towards positive change, I am here to support you. Together, we can navigate your life's journey in pursuit of clarity, peace, and emotional well-being. You no longer have to face these challenges alone. I look forward to meeting you and accompanying you on this transformative path.
One of the most common compliments I receive from clients is my attentive and empathetic approach to listening. I respect the importance of feeling heard, understood, and valued for one's unique experiences and challenges. If you are dealing with stress, trauma, or the lingering effects of trauma, and you are ready to take the necessary steps towards positive change, I am here to support you. Together, we can navigate your life's journey in pursuit of clarity, peace, and emotional well-being. You no longer have to face these challenges alone. I look forward to meeting you and accompanying you on this transformative path.
Corey S. Springer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CNEP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174 (Online Only)
Have you ever felt stuck, cycling through the same conflicts with your partner, or overwhelmed by the challenges of early parenthood? Have you struggled to support your partner while navigating grief around a pregnancy loss, infertility, or a parent's death? Have you lost family or friends after deciding to come out? Are you dealing with a big faith shift? As someone who's walked through many of these experiences personally, I get how overwhelming and lonely it can be. Research shows that having the right support can be a key factor in navigating life’s hardest seasons, and I’m here to walk with you as you find your way through.
Have you ever felt stuck, cycling through the same conflicts with your partner, or overwhelmed by the challenges of early parenthood? Have you struggled to support your partner while navigating grief around a pregnancy loss, infertility, or a parent's death? Have you lost family or friends after deciding to come out? Are you dealing with a big faith shift? As someone who's walked through many of these experiences personally, I get how overwhelming and lonely it can be. Research shows that having the right support can be a key factor in navigating life’s hardest seasons, and I’m here to walk with you as you find your way through.
I decided to become a therapist because of my own struggles with mental health issues especially as an adolescent and young adult. I want to take these awful experiences and use them as motivation to help others. If you are an over thinker, I believe I can help. I work with engineers, executives, health care professionals, teachers, and pretty much any person who is in a profession that tends to reward perfectionism and over analysis.
I decided to become a therapist because of my own struggles with mental health issues especially as an adolescent and young adult. I want to take these awful experiences and use them as motivation to help others. If you are an over thinker, I believe I can help. I work with engineers, executives, health care professionals, teachers, and pretty much any person who is in a profession that tends to reward perfectionism and over analysis.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Have you ever felt like you are stuck in the same patterns and nothing seems to change them? I have the passion, expertise and great responsibility of coming along-side teens, couples, and victims of trauma who want to get "un-stuck". I respect the uniqueness of each client I work with and I have hope for them. I have 15 years of experience working with families, couples, and teens. It would be my privilege to work with you to encounter hope, growth, unity and a healthy balance in your personal life and in your relationships.
Have you ever felt like you are stuck in the same patterns and nothing seems to change them? I have the passion, expertise and great responsibility of coming along-side teens, couples, and victims of trauma who want to get "un-stuck". I respect the uniqueness of each client I work with and I have hope for them. I have 15 years of experience working with families, couples, and teens. It would be my privilege to work with you to encounter hope, growth, unity and a healthy balance in your personal life and in your relationships.
Cara Peacock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174
I currently have a daytime, telehealth opening for a client with BCBS insurance. You may be struggling with a life transition, anxiety, depression, fears, or a trauma history that keeps resurfacing. You deserve a break. You deserve to be free and "un-stuck". It's time for you to take some time for yourself, make some changes, move forward, and live up to your potential. I am interested in your goals, where you are now, and how to help you get where you'd like to go.
I currently have a daytime, telehealth opening for a client with BCBS insurance. You may be struggling with a life transition, anxiety, depression, fears, or a trauma history that keeps resurfacing. You deserve a break. You deserve to be free and "un-stuck". It's time for you to take some time for yourself, make some changes, move forward, and live up to your potential. I am interested in your goals, where you are now, and how to help you get where you'd like to go.
Dr. Glenn Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, ABS, CST, MFT
Verified Verified
Spring Hill, TN 37174
There was a time that I was so desperate to make my own marriage work that I went back to school to become a Marriage & Family Therapist. I, then, spent the next decade researching human connection. Not only did this research save my own marriage, I have now helped thousands of couples develop a connection that they didn't think was possible.
There was a time that I was so desperate to make my own marriage work that I went back to school to become a Marriage & Family Therapist. I, then, spent the next decade researching human connection. Not only did this research save my own marriage, I have now helped thousands of couples develop a connection that they didn't think was possible.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are suffering from the effects of trauma and attachment wounds.
I love joining with families and children who are facing behavioral challenges and helping them to grieve, problem-solve, and begin enjoying each other again.
My experience as an in-home therapist and clinical supervisor for children who are at risk of being removed from their home has given me a wealth of experience and tools to share with families and I am willing to coach parents and children in the home when needed.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are suffering from the effects of trauma and attachment wounds.
I love joining with families and children who are facing behavioral challenges and helping them to grieve, problem-solve, and begin enjoying each other again.
My experience as an in-home therapist and clinical supervisor for children who are at risk of being removed from their home has given me a wealth of experience and tools to share with families and I am willing to coach parents and children in the home when needed.
Barbara Wyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174
It’s a privilege to be invited into your life. Realizing it takes courage to reach out and schedule a first appointment, I'm committed to creating a soft place for you to land each time we meet, a place where you feel seen through a lens of non-judgment and compassion, a place where hope lives. And if life has gotten too messy for you to believe any longer, then let me hold hope for you until you can.
It’s a privilege to be invited into your life. Realizing it takes courage to reach out and schedule a first appointment, I'm committed to creating a soft place for you to land each time we meet, a place where you feel seen through a lens of non-judgment and compassion, a place where hope lives. And if life has gotten too messy for you to believe any longer, then let me hold hope for you until you can.
Betsy Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating PTSD, using EMDR and IFS. I'm licensed in California, Tennessee, Oregon, and Colorado. I have helped clients improve self esteem, anxiety levels, depression, relational issues, phobias, lack of a sense of life direction, sleep, greater self awareness, anger issues, and more. Through teaching skills such as noticing and being with sensations, feelings, and thoughts, clients can access deeper parts of themselves. Clients get to the root of the issue, look at things in new ways, and heal the trauma that is stored in the body (by feeling it, safety, with my guidance and training) rather than avoiding it.
I specialize in treating PTSD, using EMDR and IFS. I'm licensed in California, Tennessee, Oregon, and Colorado. I have helped clients improve self esteem, anxiety levels, depression, relational issues, phobias, lack of a sense of life direction, sleep, greater self awareness, anger issues, and more. Through teaching skills such as noticing and being with sensations, feelings, and thoughts, clients can access deeper parts of themselves. Clients get to the root of the issue, look at things in new ways, and heal the trauma that is stored in the body (by feeling it, safety, with my guidance and training) rather than avoiding it.
Trauma and other developmental wounds often show up as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and a variety of diagnoses. At The Village of Kairos, our therapists are master-doctoral practitioners specializing in trauma-focused therapies and interventions so that our clients find hope, help, and how-to's in order to build a life worth living.
Trauma and other developmental wounds often show up as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and a variety of diagnoses. At The Village of Kairos, our therapists are master-doctoral practitioners specializing in trauma-focused therapies and interventions so that our clients find hope, help, and how-to's in order to build a life worth living.
Somewhere along the way, you lost yourself. It happened so slowly that you barely realized it. Every time you spoke up at work, the voice in your head would criticize you, “You’re making a fool of yourself.” So, eventually, you stopped speaking up. After dates, you’d obsess over every interaction to the point where you’d be sick with worry. So, you decided it’s not worth it to keep dating. Little by little, you stopped doing things and receded further into yourself. You took fewer chances and felt fewer emotions. Every day, your world got smaller... You know you deserve more from life than this, but you’re unsure how to get it...
Somewhere along the way, you lost yourself. It happened so slowly that you barely realized it. Every time you spoke up at work, the voice in your head would criticize you, “You’re making a fool of yourself.” So, eventually, you stopped speaking up. After dates, you’d obsess over every interaction to the point where you’d be sick with worry. So, you decided it’s not worth it to keep dating. Little by little, you stopped doing things and receded further into yourself. You took fewer chances and felt fewer emotions. Every day, your world got smaller... You know you deserve more from life than this, but you’re unsure how to get it...
It goes without saying that life can feel out of control at times. Many try to press on without help and no support. However, stress is like boiling water, when we put a lid on it, it boils harder. I am here to help you reduce the feeling of life being out of control or like you are about to boil over.
It goes without saying that life can feel out of control at times. Many try to press on without help and no support. However, stress is like boiling water, when we put a lid on it, it boils harder. I am here to help you reduce the feeling of life being out of control or like you are about to boil over.
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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.