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LGBT therapists in Raleigh, NC

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Raleigh, NC

Connect with LGBTQIA-affirming therapists in Raleigh who provide culturally competent care. Headway's 753 providers are available for virtual or in-person sessions, with many open appointments within two weeks and support through insurance coverage.

Dr. Michael Zande

Dr. Michael Zande

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in successful treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Hydro

Linda Hydro

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Cary, NC


“With more than 25 years of experience in women's health and mental health care, Linda understands that emotional wellness is deeply connected to every stage of life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Clodagh O' Herlihy

Clodagh O' Herlihy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • Raleigh, NC


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.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Parker

Crystal Parker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I bring a calm, non‐judgmental presence and a collaborative style—you're the expert on your life, and I'm here to help you make sense of what you're experiencing and move toward the version of yourself you want to become.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sarah Howard

Sarah Howard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I am passionate about helping my clients understand their feelings and emotions, and figuring out how to navigate growing up and changing relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Goodman

Mary Goodman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I prioritize active listening and a holistic perspective to ensure you feel seen and heard throughout your wellness journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Thomas Coogan

Thomas Coogan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I draw from evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Music Therapy, tailoring each session to fit the individual needs and goals of my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Chad Reed

Chad Reed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.6 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I'm also inclined to incorporate music, art, and creativity into session whenever helpful in addition to talking when desired.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sheryl Clark

Sheryl Clark

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • Raleigh, NC


As a LCMHC, I try to create a safe , non-judgmental place to explore your issues and improve the quality of your life.

I work with trauma, chronic illness or care givers for chronically ill individuals, and those suffering loss of all types. I am trained in numerous modalities such as DBT, TF-CBT, and holistic therapies.

Please note: appointments booked through Headway does not guarantee availability. To be assured of an appointment time please contact me or text my admin, Amalia, at 919-771-6050.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gina DAmore

Gina DAmore

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.2 mi away • Cary, NC


“I believe healing is built through a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kristen Boucher

Kristen Boucher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.2 mi away • Cary, NC


“Believing that mental health care is a journey—an ongoing and dynamic process—she partners with patients to support their unique needs, preferences, and goals while nurturing hope and resilience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jim Condon

Jim Condon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Wake Forest, NC


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.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Denise Steele

Denise Steele

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Holly Springs, NC


“I've worked with individuals grappling with anxiety that affects their ability to tackle things like leaving the house, interacting with loved ones, or working towards their educational and career goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Physical health issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catina Greene

Catina Greene

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Wake Forest, NC


“I incorporate the client's experience with my expertise and evidence-based practice to provide an individualized plan of care for each client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Bethany Dement

Bethany Dement

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Wake Forest, NC


“I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples, including LGBTQ+ and ethically non-monogamous clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Kristin Sanders

Kristin Sanders

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Fuquay-Varina, NC


“I specialize in working with people who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, who identify as neurodivergent, who are living with chronic conditions, are experiencing life transitions, and those who experience symptoms from depression, anxiety, and...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Wendi Watson

Wendi Watson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Zebulon, NC


“Clients can expect a supportive, collaborative, and goal-oriented approach in therapy sessions with you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dylan Hines

Dylan Hines

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Durham, NC


“I am especially passionate about supporting members of the queer (LGBTQ+) community and neurodivergent folks through mental health care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Felipe Blue

Felipe Blue

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Durham, NC


“I am empathic, genuine, open, and flexible. I respect clients as persons and as developing professionals...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Hannah Jeter

Hannah Jeter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Durham, NC


“My goal is to honor that bravery, hold space for anything you bring to the table, and help you move forward in a safe and comfortable environment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arthur Payne

Arthur Payne

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Durham, NC


“I am down to earth and focused on assisting others to determine potential changes that they want to make.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katherine Pettaway

Katherine Pettaway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Durham, NC


“I pride myself on treating people the way I want to be treated as well as listening with empathy, compassion and an open-mind.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Leslie Cloninger

Leslie Cloninger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


“I am a DBT therapist and find it expansive enough to deal with all the different areas of life and behaviors/emotions that create problems in living.”
LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Susan Johnson

Susan Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Durham, NC


“I believe the more effectively people communicate with and depend on one another, the more independent and confident they become.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Carver

Katherine Carver

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Durham, NC


“I enjoy an conversational approach therapy. I feel this is the best way to get to know the you and build rapport.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Yilanee Rivera Irizarry

Yilanee Rivera Irizarry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I'm a bilingual Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who works with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and life transitions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tonia Locklear

Tonia Locklear

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I utilize an integrative approach blending different but complimentary theories in order to work with my client in the most effective way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Eva Supel

Eva Supel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Snow Hill, NC


“I'm a catalyst for change and would to be apart of my clients journey as they make the necessary adjustments in their lives...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allen Brooks

Allen Brooks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Aberdeen, NC


“My work is grounded in trauma‐informed care, empowerment, and the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth when provided safety, voice, and choice.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Colin Clayton

Colin Clayton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“You are not your depression, your anxiety, your trauma, nor must you live in shame believing that that is all you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Monica Hart

Monica Hart

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities tailored to meet your unique needs while also honoring your personal experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Raheem Forsythe

Raheem Forsythe

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My therapeutic approach involves recognizing internal strengths and resourcefulness within each individual.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina LaBond

Christina LaBond

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I help people realize their true potential and find meaning/purpose in life while improving self-image and repairing interpersonal relationships through healthy attachment and behavioral patterns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tara Keel

Tara Keel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in helping individuals gain awareness and insight, encourage action, foster healing, cultivate change in their lives, and support them as they work towards desired outcomes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cassandra Sloan

Cassandra Sloan

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Well hello there, here at On The Right Path, PLLC, we strive to guide you on your journey. Whether small or big we can work toward your goals together. I have had the honor of being invited into the lives of many clients with various backgrounds. I have worked with clients living with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, family issues, career obstacles and much more. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, authentic and professional.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Westin Gillis

Westin Gillis

Therapist

Virtual • Boone, NC


“I typically begin with an introductory session in which I both hear about your story and your reasons for seeking therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lashaunda Hanna

Lashaunda Hanna

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“I operate from a Cognitive-Behavioral approach but I also utilize a multi-modal approach to counseling which is solution focused, holistic, and person-centered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kierra Edwards

Kierra Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of social services, and 7 years of experience as a licensed clinician.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Maggie Taylor

Maggie Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe connection and vulnerability take courage. Life is hard. Through the power of sharing your story with myself as a passenger in your journey, we can make life feel less like you are losing the battle and more like you are the hero in your...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jill Meyer

Jill Meyer

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


I've been practicing in the mental health field for more than 4 years now. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and love using it with many different clients. I've found that DBT has also helped me on a personal level.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Raleigh, NC

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Raleigh, NC
There are over 23 therapists in Raleigh, NC accepting new patients.
23+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 87%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 96%Cigna
  • 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 74%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • 65%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 17%Man
License types
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  • 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 26%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 26%Nurse Practitioner
  • 13%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 35%Family therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 9%Couples therapy

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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 a LGBTQIA+ Therapist in Raleigh, NC

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Raleigh starts with finding care that is affirming, experienced, and aligned with your needs. Affirming therapy can support people navigating identity, relationships, family dynamics, gender-related concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. As you compare therapists, look for profiles that mention affirmative therapy, experience with LGBTQIA+ populations, gender-diverse clients, or training related to gender-affirming care. A therapist’s listed specialties and bio can help you understand whether their background matches the kind of support you want.

Raleigh has a strong mental health care community, but the right LGBTQIA+-affirming fit may depend on location, schedule, and specific experience. In-person sessions may work well if you prefer an office near home, work, or school, while virtual sessions can expand your options across North Carolina. When narrowing your search, consider whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your calendar, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading bios closely can also show how a therapist describes their communication style, approach, and experience with LGBTQIA+ clients.

Therapy in Raleigh can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care more accessible. Headway helps you search for Raleigh therapists who focus on LGBTQIA+ care, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose from therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans. You can review profiles, compare availability, and book directly when you’re ready.

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