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LGBT therapists in Jackson, MS


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Jackson, MS
LGBTQIA+ individuals in Jackson deserve mental health support from providers who truly understand their experiences. Headway offers talk therapy and medication management with 75 licensed providers who are warm, creative, and solution-oriented. Many providers offer free consultations to help you find the right fit.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Humana Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oscar, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oscar, Humana Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna insurance
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oscar, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
I am a licensed therapist with a Doctorate in Professional Counseling from Mississippi College and nearly 15 years of experience supporting individuals, families, children, and adolescents in both individual and group therapy settings. Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of sitting with people through some of their most difficult and transformative moments, and I bring empathy, patience, and genuine care to every session.
My clinical experience includes working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and behavioral health concerns across a wide variety of ages, backgrounds, and life circumstances. Two populations are especially close to my heart: children and adolescents experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges, and women healing from trauma. I understand how overwhelming these experiences can feel, and I am deeply committed to helping clients reclaim their strength, find hope, and move toward healing. I believe healing is possible for everyone, and I consider it an honor to be trusted as part of that journey.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Humana Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
I’m Kanisha McKnight, MSN, APRN-PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals regain stability, confidence, and emotional well-being. I have been a nurse 23 years working in various areas but mental health is my passion.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Hi, I'm Christopher. I believe we all have the capacity to live fulfilling lives marked by agency and self-efficacy. My approach is trauma-informed, client-centered, and narrative-based, so our work centers your story, not a diagnosis. If you're ready to feel heard and start writing the next chapter, I'd love to work with you.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
My professional background includes experience in psychiatric mental health, telehealth services, patient advocacy, care coordination behavior health counseling, and nursing leadership. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of healthcare settings, providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive counseling. My leadership experience has also strengthened my ability to coordinate comprehensive, patient-centered care and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. I serve adolescents, adults, and older adults and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and culturally sensitive environment where clients feel comfortable discussing their concerns. My goal is to help clients improve their emotional well-being, develop healthy coping strategies, and achieve meaningful progress in their mental health journey.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
I’m a person-centered therapist with more than ten years of experience helping people navigate grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles, family conflict, heartbreak, abuse, and trauma. I work with a broad range of clients and bring specialized training in EMDR and trauma-focused care to my practice. I know what it is to struggle, and I believe healing begins when you no longer have to face that struggle alone. My role is to meet you where you are, help you imagine where you want to be, and walk alongside you as you find the courage to get there.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Welcome to Dr. Grice Health, Mindfulness, & Wellness practice to address psychological mental health concerns.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oscar, Humana Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Sharon Nightengale
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person
6668 U.S. 98 hwy 98 west, Hattiesburg, MSWith my education and experience; both personal and professionally, I am able to connect and provide care to a diverse group of people of all ages. I am a mother of four grown children and have ten grandchildren. I've experienced loss, hardship, as well as healing. I enjoy helping others reach their full potential and live his or her best life.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Jackson, MS



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 99%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 91%Trauma

- 97%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 95%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 54%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
- 50%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

- 99%English
- 1%American Sign Language
- 1%French
- 1%Spanish

- 89%Online only
- 11%In-person or online

- 73%Woman
- 26%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 39%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 11%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 11%Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
- 3%Psychologist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 53%Family therapy
- 39%Couples therapy
- 24%Child or adolescent therapy
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