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LGBT therapists in South Carolina
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in South Carolina
Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals across South Carolina with 361 licensed, affirming providers who offer compassionate, open-minded care. Access talk therapy and medication management virtually or in-person, with sessions potentially as low as $0 through insurance coverage.
“My client's interests govern my approach to therapy, since everyone's uniqueness deserves my highest respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I view you as the expert in your life. Our sessions will be open, conversational, and judgment-free.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is holistic, quirky, and deeply real. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to bring your full self into the room—messy feelings, awkward moments, dark humor, and all.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe the client holds the knowledge within of the best path forward and I feel honored to work in collaboration with clients to reconnect with themselves or find ways to let their true identity shine.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe enough to be honest, supported enough to take risks, and empowered enough to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Goals are specific to the individual, and we will set goals together. Each goal will be to work towards the overall goal of feeling better.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My work is collaborative, affirming, and grounded in the belief that people thrive when they feel seen, respected, and supported in their own autonomy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“In sessions with me, you will find a space rooted in compassion, cultural responsiveness, and deep respect for your story.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My clinical approach is to walk alongside clients through the "shenanigans" of life with a relaxed, genuine and straight-forward approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Seeking therapy is a courageous step, and I believe healing begins with a safe, compassionate, and trusting relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is client-centered conversational and honest. I can use traditional methods and non-traditional, whatever the client needs to get them where they want to be on this part of their journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My driving force in this work is to cultivate a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space where you can find yourself and become the best version of you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I specialize in helping individuals like you understand what is creating distress in their lives. I do this through a person-centered approach alongside using CBT.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I bring a warm, empathetic presence to my work, creating a safe space where you feel seen and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Our focus is on empowering couples and individuals to strengthen emotional bonds, navigate challenges, and build lasting, fulfilling partnerships.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe you are the expert on your own life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe healing happens best when people feel safe, understood, and supported as their whole selves—mind, body, and heart.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“She is seasoned in community counseling, addressing issues of adjustment, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, work/life balance, etc.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
My background is in all aspects of mental health and substance abuse.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Since I have experienced my own struggles with trauma, I find myself being drawn to helping people who experience this as well.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I aim to be present in session by offering a combination of validation, challenging (where appropriate), and humor (also where appropriate).”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I approach sessions with empathy, warmth, and humor so that clients can feel safe and comfortable in the therapeutic alliance.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach is eclectic because everyone needs something a little different. But the priority is that we create a safe space for you to explore the issues that are affecting you!”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My experience has been with adolescents and young and emerging adults in psychiatric care, child-welfare, eating disorder treatment, and the prison system.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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 7 insurance carriers
“Therapy is about creating a safe and grounded space for clients to be truly heard and met with kindness, honor, appreciation, and understanding.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My hope for all clients is that they leave a session with me feeling heard, validated and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“As a survivor turned mental health provider, I align with the mantra to "be the person that I needed when I was younger."”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have a deep passion for working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and complex trauma, providing a safe, compassionate space where healing feels possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe in balancing evidence‐based trauma work with a comfortable, real‐world vibe — your symptoms are already heavy, so therapy shouldn't feel like another burden.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I help clients gain insight and clarity, while also offering practical skills to apply outside of sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
My educational background is in both Clinical and Community Psychology. I conceptualize and intervene with clients with an understanding of individual and environmental contributing factors. Additionally, I have significant experiences working with people across the life span and in various settings. I bring this rich experience to my work with clients.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with survivors of trauma, those feeling trapped in depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, identity conflicts, life transitions, grief, family conflicts, co-parenting and more.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My path to this work has been shaped by my own experience of loss as a child, which eventually led me toward a career built around helping people carry hard things and find their way through them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am especially committed to empowering the African American community and other communities of color to overcome the barriers that often hinder access to quality mental health care.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in trauma treatment, suicidal ideations, supporting people with gender identity issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, relationship difficulties, parenting issues, anxiety, and depression.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“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 11 insurance carriers
“I like using EMDR Therapy to help clients overcome past negative experiences that may be contributing to their current struggles.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Therapy with me can make life feel hopeful again. You can feel confident about your next steps and be able to communicate your needs and wants clearly.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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