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Connect with LGBTQIA-affirming therapists in Raleigh who provide culturally competent care. Headway's 797 providers are available for virtual or in-person sessions, with many open appointments within two weeks and support through insurance coverage.
I believe therapy should be a place where you don’t have to have it all together. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals who are used to being the “strong one” for everyone else, but privately struggle with relationships, boundaries, confidence, or life transitions. I strive to create a warm, collaborative space where you can show up authentically, gain insight into patterns that no longer serve you, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others. I especially enjoy working with Black women and LGBTQ+ adults and strive to create an affirming, culturally responsive space where clients can show up fully as themselves.
Hi, I'm Luke. I work with burned-out professionals, neurodivergent adults, LGBTQIA+ folx, and people navigating anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges — including healthcare workers and educators who spend their days caring for others but rarely turn that care inward. I use a trauma-informed, psychodynamic approach and bring my own lived experience as a queer and neurodivergent person to the work. I'm well-versed in non-monogamy, polyamory, and kink dynamics, and welcome clients who don't fit the mold of traditional therapy. I own and operate Radiant Waves Counseling and am licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Texas.
Hello, I identify as Gabriela, "Gabbi" and use pronouns she/they. Self identified as a person of BIPOC and on the LGBTQIA2S political spectrum. I am considered a person in long term recovery. have been working in the mental health/substance abuse profession for the past twenty years. In addition to my professional clinical I have also had personal experiences both in my individual and in group wholistic approaches that I enjoy sharing with others.
I bring over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in education and counseling settings, and I am passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges in a supportive, practical way. I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem struggles, stress, burnout, family conflict, attachment wounds, emotional overwhelm, and people-pleasing patterns.
My goal is to create a space where clients feel comfortable being honest, understood, and supported as they work toward meaningful change. I especially enjoy helping clients strengthen boundaries, build emotional resilience, break unhealthy cycles, and move toward lives that feel more balanced and authentic.
Hello! My name is Ashya Kennedy. I have been a licensed counselor since 2019. I specialize in trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+ issues, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I work primarily with older adolescents and adults in their 20s and 30s. My practice is called Inner Guidance Counseling because I believe that everything you have and need is within you and it's my job to hold space for you to connect with and follow your inner guidance.
I’m a Raleigh-based licensed clinical mental health therapist offering services across North Carolina. I work with adolescents and young adults and specialize in anxiety management, emotional resilience, and relationship building.
LaToya Harley is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She receive a Master of Science in Nursing in Psychiatry at the University of South Alabama. She has worked inpatient and outpatient, psychiatric, and community health settings. In Lifespan Psychiatry: Substance Abuse, Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Cognitive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity Disorders, Personality, Autism/ADHD, Mental Retardation, Developmental Conduct Disorders
Accepting new patients. I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Holsan Behavioral Health who provides medication management with psychotherapy to ages six and older. I offer in-person appointments in Raleigh, NC, and telehealth services across the state of North Carolina. I specialize in attention difficulties, behavioral challenges, mood challenges, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, sleep, military issues, and trauma.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Raleigh, NC



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 100%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 85%Relationship issues

- 100%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 95%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 75%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
- 70%Curative

- 100%English

- 100%In-person or online

- 85%Woman
- 15%Man

- 35%Nurse Practitioner
- 30%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- 25%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 45%Family therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
- 10%Couples therapy
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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 Raleigh
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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