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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 808 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.

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 7 insurance carriers
Dillon Espinosa

Dillon Espinosa

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to help clients gain the necessary skills to help regulate their emotions outside of therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nicole Korell

Nicole Korell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


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.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jarvis Cleveland

Jarvis Cleveland

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“For the past seven years, I've worked with people navigating identity, trauma, family conflict, relationships, and the stress that comes with trying to find where you belong.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
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
Sejal Barden

Sejal Barden

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


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.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Payal Patel

Payal Patel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Charlotte, NC


“My approach to care is holistic and person-centered, focusing on the whole individual, not just their symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sarah Black

Sarah Black

Therapist

Virtual • Knightdale, NC


“I work to provide an encouraging environment for individuals and families to build healthy skills and balanced lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel March

Rachel March

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wilmington, NC


“I pride myself on active listening and creating an affirming, non-judgmental environment with mutual respect to build a strong trusting partnership.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mercer Hathorn

Mercer Hathorn

Therapist

Virtual • Winston-Salem, NC


If you're ready to make change in your life, you've come to the right place! If you want to do therapy via Telehealth from the comfort of your home, we will be a great fit (just get ready for me to ask to meet your pets over the computer!) If you want to meet OUTDOORS for therapy, I'm your girl. My favorite therapy sessions are done in nature in the Boone, NC and surrounding areas - we can walk, hike, kayak, or even ski/snowboard during your therapy session! I believe the best therapy happens while moving your body in nature. I specialize in relationships, body-centered therapy, trauma-healing, women's issues, and goal-achievement.


I am a queer, cisgender female in my mid-30s (she/her pronouns.) I am diagnosed with depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and ADHD. I understand addiction and mental health first-hand. Though I am a therapist, I see us as equals and partners. I have 5 years experience working in Community Mental Health with diagnoses from Depression to Schizophrenia.

I'm currently accepting clients across NC. Let's partner to make your life THRIVE! I will provide the help you need or link you to someone who can. Your first session with me will be free. We'll get to know one another through a relaxed conversation and see if we will make a good fit together. BCBS coming late Spring of 2022! Cigna, Aetna, Optum coming Dec!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Casto

Nicole Casto

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 10 insurance carriers
Myth Jackson

Myth Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in complex trauma, dissociation, and DID, offering space for parts, identities, and internal worlds to feel understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Identity issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alisa Gabbi Spilkia

Alisa Gabbi Spilkia

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


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.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Ehsan Shabahang

Dr. Ehsan Shabahang

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I work primarily with two populations. The first is couples dealing with recurring conflict, emotional distance, betrayal, trust repair, or difficulty with intimacy and vulnerability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Landon Beaver

Landon Beaver

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, practical, and relational. I work to create a space where clients feel safe, respected, and heard...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kimberly France

Kimberly France

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is warm, creative, collaborative, and affirming. Together, we'll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and build practical tools to help you create the relationships and life you desire.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erin Gora

Erin Gora

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with years of experience walking alongside individuals and families through some of life's most tender and difficult chapters — aging, illness, caregiving, grief, and major life transitions. I've worked across hospital, hospice, palliative care, dementia care, and community settings, and that breadth has taught me that every person's story is deeply unique.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Yarber

Diana Yarber

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in meeting people where they are, honoring their strengths, and equipping them with the tools they need to move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruth De La Cruz

Ruth De La Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a dedicated therapist passionate about assisting people to reach personal goals and self-actualization.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Beal

Matthew Beal

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am deeply invested in understanding what makes people the way they are and how transformative change happens.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Luciana Gonzalez

Luciana Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I specialize in helping individuals navigate the overwhelming waves of anxiety, depression, everyday stress management, and the deep complexities of grief or loss. Together, we will also use a supportive, trauma-informed lens to safely process PTSD and find healthier paths through substance use and addiction. My ultimate goal is to walk alongside you with an open heart and compassionate perspective.

I show up as a genuine, non‐judgmental person first and a clinician second. My passion for this work comes from having someone who once offered me the space to talk, heal, and grow—and I believe everyone deserves that same space.

LGBTQIA+, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Heather Lockey

Heather Lockey

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use a strengths-based approach, helping clients identify and use their strengths to meet their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristin Dewan

Kristin Dewan

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I especially enjoy working with neurodivergent adults (ADHD and Autism) and providing LGBTQIA+ affirming care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Jackson

Courtney Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that we all have a story and finding that safe space in life can make all the difference in one's healing journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 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
Eriyoma Ewharekuko

Eriyoma Ewharekuko

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a first-generation immigrant and I am passionate about family and cultures that we are actively creating.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristen Davis

Kristen Davis

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With compassion and honesty, I will help you work through these issues while identifying your inner strengths to become a happier and healthier version of yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Natalie Scott

Natalie Scott

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“After the first session, you will feel motivated, empowered and confident that it's not too late to start again with a new beginning.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yamileth Vega

Yamileth Vega

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly express your feelings and work through life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ebony Wright

Ebony Wright

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I utilize solution-focused, person-centered, and reality therapy to show you have control of how you think and behave.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jarem Bagnato

Jarem Bagnato

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“There is no magic wand in therapy to cure a patient of everything that ails them, but with a strong therapeutic alliance I can help those who want to help themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Keishia Hucks

Keishia Hucks

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am committed to empowering individuals through evidence-based interventions, strength-based approaches, and collaborative care...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Teegan Lund

Teegan Lund

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in meeting clients where they are at with a warm and welcoming approach as we work together through a balance of accountability and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
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
Janell Dickerson

Janell Dickerson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Welcome to the first step to your healing journey!

Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about coming home to yourself. If you’re ready to feel more grounded, more seen, and more aligned with who you really are, I’d be honored to walk that path with you.

I am passionate about helping people find clarity, healing, and a deeper connection to themselves. I work with adults and older adults navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions—and I offer a space where you don’t have to hold it all alone. I was drawn to this work because of my own journey. Growing up, I often found myself holding space for others—listening deeply, asking questions, and offering comfort. Over time, I realized that being present with people in their pain, and witnessing their growth, was not just something I cared about—it was something I was meant to do. That sense of purpose continues to guide me today.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jeffrey Frye

Jeffrey Frye

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have expertise and great interest in supporting LGBTQ+ clients and bringing an affirming, non-religious, non-judgmental, and progressive perspective to my work.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 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
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
Jessica Russell

Jessica Russell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“I look beyond symptoms alone to understand the broader factors that may be affecting your mental health, including sleep, stress, physical health, relationships, and daily routines.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Courtney Kadish-Smith

Courtney Kadish-Smith

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My name is Courtney Kadish-Smith and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have worked in both mental health and addiction throughout my career. I have a passion for therapy and at the end of the day I am aware this is not an easy thing to commit too. Exploring into ourselves and working to get better is something that takes courage. I applaud you for reaching out in the first place and now we can take the step together towards making your life better.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in North Carolina

Number of therapists serving North Carolina
There are over 801 therapists in North Carolina accepting new patients.
801+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 66%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
  • 6%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%American Sign Language
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 86%Online only
  • 14%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 81%Woman
  • 17%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 38%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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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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