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LGBT therapists in Fayetteville, NC


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.
I feel very honored for the opportunity to care for others. I understand that mental and physical health are connected and are shaped by our past. I believe that psychiatric treatment works.
Clodagh O' Herlihy is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over 17 years of relationship counseling. She has an integrative approach with which she incorporates body mind and spirit or attitude in her work.
Clodagh works with individuals and couples. Clients that show up in her office need help with relationship conflict, abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, infidelity and sexual intimacy.
I am a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), which allows me to care for both mental and physical health in a more integrated way. I work with individuals across the lifespan and support a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychotic symptoms, ADHD, trauma-related symptoms, and stress-related challenges.
My background in both psychiatry and primary care helps me understand how closely mental health is connected to physical health, lifestyle, and overall well-being. I strive to provide care that is thoughtful, personalized, and rooted in evidence-based practice.
I've been an LCSW for 25 years.
I'm an OIF/OEF Navy Veteran.
I'm experienced in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, couples and men's issues.
My focus is to help you heal, energize, and become aware of how you want to define yourself. This is achieved through providing a client-centered environment while creating a treatment plan to move you toward feeling more self-love. I utilize techniques from solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, and narrative therapies to help you feel more comfortable and capable in your own skin.
If you’re an individual who is currently stuck or in a life transition, I’m here to help you maximize your true potential, find your clear purpose and release the power within. Life transitions and challenges are personal and unique. And although they can be abrupt and sometimes predictable, we all experience them throughout our lives. Stressors are often emotional taxing changes that create uncertainty and confusion. These life changing events cause us to re-examine our present sense of being and evaluate our priorities. I will help you envision the future that you want, create goals, then help you pursue those goals. To realize this plan, you’ll need a coach, a partner, an ally during the difficult process of transition. You are the expert! You know yourself! I ask powerful questions and help to facilitate positive change. I am committed to serving you as your accountability partner, therapist, and ally during this time of uncertainty and definite change. As your therapist, I can help you develop healthy coping mechanisms to adapt to the stress surrounding your current circumstances.
I have extensive experience in providing the tools, strategies, and support to help others create meaningful change in their lives. As a professional certified life coach, entrepreneur, licensed clinical mental health counselor and part time professor, I know first-hand, the challenges of struggling to find balance, ignite passion and seting goals. I hold a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from UNC-Charlotte. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, (LCMHC) a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), and a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). I have three years of teaching experience at a local university teaching graduate students in the field of counseling. I am experienced psychotherapist whom specializes in child and adolescent behavioral therapy, military families, trauma, addiction counseling, parenting, mood disorders, and counselor training & supervision.
As an an expert in relationships and sexual intimacy, as well as life's harder moments, when things feel bleak or it is hard to trust that things will work out again, I am here for you. I am empathic, patient, thoughtful, challenging, and an out of the box thinker offering a steady hand to steer you toward your highest path. I am driven by your goals and act as an accountability partner and friendly ally on your journey to seek pleasure, change, and empowerment. I believe there is opportunity in crisis (big and small) and that you are here because you know what it is you need. Let me help you recover your true SELF.
I believe that meaningful change happens in the context of a genuine therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be fully yourself, whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, or simply trying to understand yourself more deeply.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Gardner Webb University and my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHC-S) in North Carolina with more than 14 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My background includes outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, community mental health, leadership, and clinical supervision.
I have extensive experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment wounds, family conflict, relationship concerns, identity development, and major life transitions. I have a special passion for working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, adolescents, and couples seeking to strengthen connection, improve communication, and rebuild trust. My approach is affirming, collaborative, and grounded in authenticity.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS), I love helping adults struggling with addiction or navigating the challenges of early recovery, as well as other mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and more. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can feel understood, build on your strengths, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
I believe that healthy relationships are at the heart of emotional well-being and personal growth. Seeking support takes courage, and I am honored to partner with clients as they navigate life's challenges and strengthen their connections with themselves and others.
As a counselor educator, researcher, and relationship specialist, my work focuses on helping individuals and couples build stronger, more fulfilling relationships, improve communication, and create lasting positive change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices that support healing, resilience, and relational wellness.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Fayetteville, NC



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 97%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 86%Trauma

- 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

- 99%English
- 5%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%American Sign Language
- 1%French

- 84%Online only
- 16%In-person or online

- 82%Woman
- 16%Man
- 2%Non-binary

- 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

- 99%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions


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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