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LGBT therapists in Fayetteville, NC

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Fayetteville, NC

Headway's Fayetteville community includes 797 licensed providers ready to support LGBTQIA individuals with compassionate, evidence-based care. Sessions available as soon as next day, with free consultations and transparent pricing—some patients pay as little as $0 per session with insurance.

Ashley Cunningham

Ashley Cunningham

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“We will delve deeply into the issues during our initial session and collaborate to create a treatment plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Robert Owens

Dr. Robert Owens

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is holistic and strengths-based. In therapy, we will focus on wellness across six domains: occupational, mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, and social.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Phil Barrineau

Phil Barrineau

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“My style is welcoming and non-judgmental. I work hard to hold space for clients who need a safe place to talk about what is going in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashley Osorio

Ashley Osorio

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience. I’m licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. My experience began in a dual-diagnosis hospital with adolescents facing chronic illness and mental health challenges. "Social work chose me as a way to live out my purpose of helping others find hope and healing".

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Rosa Howard

Dr. Rosa Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Fayetteville, NC


“I am a very understanding, positive and down to earth bilingual (English/Spanish) individual that will collaborate with you in your journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Leandra Davidson

Leandra Davidson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


Leandra Davidson, MBA, MSN, PMHNP-BC Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

VIRTUAL VISITS & MEDICATION MANAGEMENT ONLY IN NC, VA, DC, AND MD

Leandra is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensed in North Carolina, Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland. Leandra provides compassionate, evidence-based care for adults, with a special passion for working with veterans. Her services include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic interventions tailored to each individual’s needs with extensive experience treating:

  • PTSD
  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Veterans ( VA community Care and Tricare)
  • ADHD (including testing)
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kiersten Jones

Kiersten Jones

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in person centered and choice theory. Basically this means that I will go as far as my client's choose to go in therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lori Williams

Lori Williams

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Lori's approach is warm, direct, supportive and open minded. She seeks to partner with her clients with the goal of assisting them in creating healthy responses as they navigate through the unpredictability of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sharifa Ahrendsen

Sharifa Ahrendsen

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm a first generation Jamaican American with a global lens having visited 17 countries and lived in 4.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brit Klepac

Brit Klepac

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Asheville, NC


“I bring a creative approach to my therapy practice by blending talk therapy with drawing, painting, collaging, sculpting, and other art processes to help you experience, express, and understand your emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miranda Adcock

Miranda Adcock

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have 15 years experience working with trauma. I love working with special populations, having military, adoption/foster care, and LGBTQ+ experience.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Derrick Johnson

Dr. Derrick Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy is about "discovery, education, and growth," and utilize this formula to help you create the change you are seeking.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Renee EB-Walton

Renee EB-Walton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My training enables me to facilitate personal growth and self-discovery, helping individuals access their inner resources to overcome challenges and reduce suffering.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Camilo

Laura Camilo

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a bilingual clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma, depression, and anxiety. My practice is built on a fundamental belief: you possess the internal power to reflect on your life, understand yourself from new perspectives, and integrate meaningful changes.

I am the co-director of Cohoba, a nonprofit operating as a community arts and mental health hub in the VAPA Center: you can visit www.cohoba.org for more information.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Lippel

Jennifer Lippel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe building a therapeutic relationship with each client is key to developing the person-centered treatment plan that will be able to grow and produce desired outcomes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Levina Kumar

Levina Kumar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“I take the time to establish a trusting and supportive relationship with my clients, creating a safe space for open communication and collaboration in their treatment journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Joshua Lenox

Joshua Lenox

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am very person centered with my clients. I believe in meeting my clients where they need me to be, which keeps me from treated everyone the same.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. KC Uwakwe

Dr. KC Uwakwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fayetteville, NC


“I am dedicated to holistic care by fostering trust through active listening, open communication, and empathy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Richzer Vincent Villamor

Richzer Vincent Villamor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I approach therapy and medication management with respect, curiosity, and a deep belief in the resilience of the human spirit.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ellis Graham

Ellis Graham

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Think of therapy with me as a collaborative adventure. I believe in meeting you where you are, with no judgment and plenty of warmth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kristen Snyder

Kristen Snyder

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I help individuals identify substance use concerns, assess and diagnose substance use disorders, and address certain underlying mental health conditions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mireya Ferreira

Mireya Ferreira

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and individualized to your unique experiences and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Ballard

Amber Ballard

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I love to be a cheerleader for my clients, a pillar of their support system. Sometimes, this means I may have to call you on some stuff, but it's always coming from a place of support and values-alignment!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kristel Byrd

Kristel Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I am neurodivergent therapist who provides Teletherapy. As a former military brat and spouse, working mother, single mother, trauma survivor, I've intimately understood the complexities of life's transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Stephanie Gooding

Stephanie Gooding

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can be honest, understood, and supported—not judged or told what you "should" do.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Fquira Johannes

Fquira Johannes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use a lot of different evidence-based practices and interventions, including, but not limited to, Transactional Analysis, Emotional regulation, CBT, mindfulness, and more.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Inga Karpenko

Inga Karpenko

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Clients, who have been to therapy before, will be heard and helped with identification of everything that worked or didn't work in the past, empowerment, validation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Payal Patel

Payal Patel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I provide a warm, empathetic yet challenging approach, to ensure my clients get the most out of their sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Lauren Korrol

Dr. Lauren Korrol

Psychiatrist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a warm, relaxed, and nonjudgmental space where you can talk openly about what you're going through without feeling rushed or dismissed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maddie Clemens

Maddie Clemens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, NC


“A defining part of my therapy work is that I provide highly-personalized psychotherapy services for each of my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Colin Bergeson

Colin Bergeson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Greenville, NC


“I believe we are all unique in our own circumstances. I do not believe a one size fits all approach works and I use a variety of treatment approaches to find the right fit for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Angela Capuano-Fant

Dr. Angela Capuano-Fant

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use a holistic approach to help you explore your strengths and the things that prevent you from living your best life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Sabella

Jacqueline Sabella

Therapist

Virtual • Hampstead, NC


“I strive to create a safe, respectful environment where clients feel comfortable exploring challenges, strengthening their sense of self, and working toward meaningful, lasting progress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
John Magee

John Magee

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I believe that most people have the answers within themselves to work through their own problems - my role is to help you unlock that inner wisdom. I have experience helping people who are struggling with anxiety and depression, or who are numbing out through substance use. My clients are often working through life transitions and other challenging situations, such as relationship issues, grief, or chronic pain. Perhaps you have not been handling your emotions very well. You may even feel hopeless, or unsure how to articulate what you are feeling. Therapy is a collaborative journey to a more healthy state of mind.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Peterken

Jennifer Peterken

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal isn't to "fix" you—you were never broken—but to help you untangle patterns, reconnect with your voice, and build a life that actually fits you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lindsey Lykins

Lindsey Lykins

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in personality disorders, psychotic disorders, LGBTQIA+ identity (transitions, support, etc.), substance abuse, anxiety, and depression.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Linda Bell

Linda Bell

Therapist

Virtual • Cary, NC


“I love seeing people become wiser as they go through their lives. So often we're not aware of what we're doing or thinking that is working against us.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lauren Brooks

Lauren Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in the power of relationships and have a passion for cultivating a therapeutic alliance that creates safety and connectedness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Price

Kathryn Price

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi! My name is Kathryn Price, and I specialize in working with clients that have experienced trauma, and disordered eating habits and/or negative body image. I also have experience in working with a variety of mental health disorders and substance use. I graduated with my Masters degree in Clinical Counseling, with an emphasis in Addictions in 2018 from East Carolina University, and have over 8 years of education and counseling experience in a variety of professional settings.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meghan Kroes

Meghan Kroes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe healing begins through authentic connection, emotional safety, and the opportunity to explore your experiences without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Fayetteville, NC

Number of therapists serving Fayetteville, NC
There are over 783 therapists in Fayetteville, NC accepting new patients.
783+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 86%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 63%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • 47%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%American Sign Language
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 84%Online only
  • 16%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 16%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 37%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 7%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an LGBTQIA Therapist in Fayetteville

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Fayetteville starts with identity-affirming care. This can mean looking for a therapist with experience in affirmative therapy, gender-diverse care, WPATH-informed training, or work with LGBTQIA+ communities. You may also want support with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, identity, or family dynamics. Reading a therapist’s listed specialties and approach can help you find someone whose training matches what you want to address.

Fayetteville has a meaningful mental health care community, though affirming therapists may be more limited than in larger North Carolina cities. Virtual appointments can expand your options while still helping you find care that fits your schedule, preferences, and insurance. As you compare therapists, look at appointment availability, whether they are accepting new patients, and whether they explicitly mention LGBTQIA+ populations in their bio. A bio can also show how a therapist describes their communication style, session structure, and approach to care.

Therapy in Fayetteville can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before booking. Headway helps you find therapists who match your needs, accept a wide range of insurance plans, and offer upfront cost estimates after your coverage is verified. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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