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LGBT therapists in North Carolina

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in North Carolina

Headway connects you with 747 licensed providers across North Carolina who offer affirming, open-minded care tailored to your unique needs. Access talk therapy and medication management through virtual or in-person sessions, with many patients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance.

Martha Eseh

Martha Eseh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Clemmons, NC


“I am very patient with my clients and will partner with you to create a treatment plan that works best for you and improve outcome.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Stillwagon

Michelle Stillwagon

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


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.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mikayla Franklin

Mikayla Franklin

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strongly believe you have the skills needed to fulfill life goals and overcome challenges; but sometimes a guide is needed...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Colleen Neuer

Colleen Neuer

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I come from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach and believe that our thoughts are an integral part of the equation that ends in our actions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
LaToya Harley

LaToya Harley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Cary, NC


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

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmine Warren

Jasmine Warren

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlotte, NC


“I am committed to being authentic, empathetic and unconditionally accepting of who you are, while also challenging you to become the best version of yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jade Melito

Jade Melito

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I work closely with my clients to create a collaborative environment that gives hope, meaning, and optimism even during the most daunting of circumstances.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katherine Lindsay

Katherine Lindsay

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I enjoy working with people that have experienced trauma, by helping them regain their power and control back and help them move forward in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alesia Gilmore

Alesia Gilmore

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I empower clients to take an active role in their healing, focusing on achieving meaningful, lasting change while addressing unique challenges and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leslie Cloninger

Leslie Cloninger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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
Mariah Sinden

Mariah Sinden

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I came into this profession because I have battled and overcome numerous mental health struggles of my own with the help of therapists like myself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sarah McArthur

Sarah McArthur

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlotte, NC


“As a Black, Millennial therapist my passion is to provide safe spaces, eliminate stigma, and do my part in making therapy more approachable.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Erick Nunez

Erick Nunez

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Change can be scary but so is staying the same. There is a quote that I live by "Whatever you are not changing ... you are choosing".”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tristin Fouche

Tristin Fouche

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I work with people who are used to holding a lot — being the strong one, the reliable one, the one who figures it out — and are ready to slow down and reconnect with themselves in a real way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Justine Sperber

Justine Sperber

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have a very non-judgmental and collaborative approach to therapy, that is rooted in the relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tiffany Ring

Tiffany Ring

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I see counseling as a special connection between a therapist and a client. It's all about building trust through genuine empathy, openness, and a safe, non-judgmental space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmine Mackey

Jasmine Mackey

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Through the lens of Cognitive Behavior Theory, I guide my clients toward self-discovery and transformation, holding them accountable...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
John Caprell

John Caprell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Asheville, NC


“I think of therapy as an ongoing conversation with different boundaries than with friends and family.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Jeffrey Kulley

Dr. Jeffrey Kulley

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm respectful and sincere but have a relaxed, informal style. I'm direct and upfront about what I'm thinking and much prefer plain language to clinical jargon.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jennifer Liotino

Jennifer Liotino

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to provide a compassionate, flexible therapeutic environment to help individuals heal, grow, and find balance in their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Brillion Adams

Brillion Adams

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Ready to stop managing the noise and finally start living?

You are exhausted from carrying everyone else's luggage. On paper, you are high-functioning, capable, and the one everyone turns to. But inside, the mental noise feels like a car alarm that has been blaring for days without stopping. You have tried analyzing your thoughts, policing your anxiety, and forcing yourself to stay calm, but your heart is simply tired of the old way of surviving.

You don't need another clinical checklist or a rigid set of coping mechanisms. You need a space where it is safe to completely drop your armor.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katonia Goods

Katonia Goods

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I believe every day is a gift to improve ourselves and to have opportunity to live our lives to the fullest potential.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carolyn Rodd

Carolyn Rodd

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I bring a holistic, strength-based approach that is solution oriented and focuses on your overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Elizabeth Jennings

Elizabeth Jennings

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Using a mix of CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness, I work collaboratively with clients to develop personalized strategies for growth, healing, and increased well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kyler Robbins

Kyler Robbins

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I enjoy positive dialogue with my clients and expect that they will walk away with hope and the ability to feel as though they are in control of their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Talia Toback

Talia Toback

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative, integrating evidence-based practices with a focus on creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen and understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jill Carlton

Jill Carlton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Each therapy session aims to provide clients with a safe and supportive environment where they feel truly seen and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Green

James Green

Therapist

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“I help clients move forward by creating a safe, nonjudgmental space, identifying root patterns, and building practical skills for everyday life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Iris Whitlock

Iris Whitlock

Therapist

Virtual • Huntersville, NC


Are you tired of being a prisoner to your own negative thoughts, trying everything to ease your sadness and frustration, but feel like you are going in circles? Maybe you've tried self-help books, talking to friends, staying busy, but to no avail. Have you gone through something recently or in the past, which was traumatic and painful, where you feel like keeping to yourself is safest, and doing whatever you can to not get hurt again? Maybe you feel unsure about the world, anxious, unmotivated, and don't know why.


Imagine what it would be like to wake up and not feel so anxious, and able to combat nagging, negative beliefs. Whether you have depression or anxiety, stemming from traumatic experiences or chronic illness, imagine being able to gain strength to gently put these experiences into perspective, and move on about your day.


Let me provide you with healing techniques and tools which I have utilized with many clients. Free yourself from the past and finally find "you" again. OR, let me help you find the new YOU. I offer free phone consultations, as having conversation over the phone with your clinician first, could put you at ease. Don't delay your peace, reach out now.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jourdan Brickey- Self Reclamation Therapist

Jourdan Brickey- Self Reclamation Therapist

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is eclectic and trauma-informed, grounded in clinical training from NCAT and lived experience within today's social and cultural pressures.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tyeekia Blue

Tyeekia Blue

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Harrisburg, NC


“I specialize in working with adults and children who may be suffering from trauma, depression or anxiety.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Richardson

Carrie Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I strive to create a safe and compassionate space for my clients and I am committed to fostering collaborative relationships that empower individuals to achieve positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Heart Wilson

Heart Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a strength-based, person-focused therapist, I seek to cultivate a therapeutic relationship based upon collaboration, unconditional positive regard, and authentic human connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Donna Cobb

Donna Cobb

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With over 24 years of experience in education, Donna has taught in military, at-risk, and public school settings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jazmine Crumpton

Jazmine Crumpton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winston-Salem, NC


“I believe the counseling process helps clients move from simple goal formation to achieving more than they knew possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Ennis

Nicole Ennis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Seven Lakes, NC


I'm so glad you are here! I have 7 years of experience in psychiatry with a total of 20 years in nursing. I work with those aged 6 and older. I thrive on working closely with my client in setting goals and helping achieve relief of symptoms.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nicole Locklear

Nicole Locklear

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Asheville, NC


“I am real with my clients. I do not tell you how to live your life or what decisions you should make about your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Stephen Ball

Stephen Ball

Therapist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


“I work alongside my clients in a collaborative, supportive way—focusing on trust, connection, and what truly matters to you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christine Shelton-Kerr

Christine Shelton-Kerr

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach focuses on helping you move beyond thinking about your emotions to actually experiencing and processing them in a way that creates real, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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