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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.

Jill Carlton

Jill Carlton

Therapist

Virtual • South 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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Michell Herring

Dr. Michell Herring

Therapist

Virtual • North Charleston, SC


“I am licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience, and I'm here to support you on your journey to a healthier, more fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Angela Quinn

Angela Quinn

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I have provided counseling services for the past ten years and have had the privilege of being able to help people work through trauma, build their sense of self-love...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ruzanna Carter

Ruzanna Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Georgetown, SC


“I am excited to create a safe space for my clients to express themselves and develop skills to cope with life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amani Mungo

Dr. Amani Mungo

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My style of therapy utilized looks like a creative mix of cognitive, behavioral and reality approaches with a big dose of humor and warmth added into the mix.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Holly Mims

Holly Mims

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I will partner with you in order for you to develop the skills necessary to make meaningful emotional, behavioral, and life changes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Leslie Alan

Leslie Alan

Therapist

Virtual • North Charleston, SC


“Working with someone in a therapeutic relationship that is focused on what is important to you can be powerful and empowering.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Zell

Sarah Zell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Columbia, SC


“I am committed to helping clients develop and maintain better relationships with their friends, neighbors, family members, and co-workers.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Brandi Morgan

Dr. Brandi Morgan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Columbia, SC


“Communication is a very important skill and remains the basis of my treatment as I seek first to understand then to be understood.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandria Lawrence

Alexandria Lawrence

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My commitment is to create a professional, warm, and encouraging atmosphere to help empower positive changes in individuals and couples.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Cassie Sigler

Cassie Sigler

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative experience. I utilize empathy and compassion to validate feelings, while we work to challenge the negative thoughts that prevent people from seeing their full potential.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Erika Stack-McDougal

Erika Stack-McDougal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Columbia, SC


“I blend clinical experience, patient-centered care, and a deep understanding of mental health disorders to provide personalized, holistic treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marisa Chovan

Marisa Chovan

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I take a directive approach in counseling, guiding my clients through the process to make it easier for them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Tandi Fortier

Tandi Fortier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Greenville, SC


Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20-year of experience in Mental Health. Has worked in Outpatient and Inpatient settings.

Specialized in PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, MDD, Schizophrenia and Adjustment disorders.

Spravato (Esketamine) treatment available in the practice.

Accepting new patients.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lindsay Burns

Lindsay Burns

Therapist

Virtual • Hilton Head Island, SC


“I offer individual, couples, and group counseling for adults facing anxiety, relationship issues, anxious attachment, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or are recovering from narcissistic abuse.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Zeakela McRae

Zeakela McRae

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“Be warned, I will bring my entire goofy, bubbly self into our sessions so expect to laugh along the way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Yessenia Guglielmi

Dr. Yessenia Guglielmi

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My unique therapeutic approach integrates somatic dialogue, psychodynamic techniques, CBT, DBT, restorative writing, transpersonal, and humanistic modalities...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Taij Johnson

Taij Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My approach is very client centered. I make every effort to meet the individuals that I counsel where they are...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Niesha Gowens

Niesha Gowens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rock Hill, SC


“My approach is direct — I'll be honest with you, ask hard questions, and won't just nod along if I think something's worth pushing on.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Creative
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tanya Smith

Tanya Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Greenville, SC


“I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can openly explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa De Leon

Vanessa De Leon

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I bring a unique mix of energy, creativity, and empathy to my work, integrating mind, body, and spirit in the healing process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valerie Hodges

Valerie Hodges

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“In my therapeutic practice, I prioritize meeting you where you are. Building trust and safety is essential, as it creates a foundation for meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
James Rochford

James Rochford

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I try to take an integrative approach with my clients. I will utilize a variety of treatment modalities and methods (including but not limited to psychodynamic therapy, CBT, DBT and many others) based on the client's needs and what makes them feel...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Hailey Lathom

Hailey Lathom

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I truly make a commitment to be in this journey with you and will meet you where you are in life, without judgement...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaShunda Stewart

LaShunda Stewart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Columbia, SC


“I specialize in women's issues, particularly helping women learn to trust themselves, heal from trauma, and create lives that feel authentic and fulfilling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Luredia Cooper

Luredia Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“Kay specializes in dealing with the impact of grief, trauma and early attachment injuries that alters client's lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Massey

Angela Massey

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I take a holistic approach to therapy, recognizing that trauma and emotional distress affect both the mind and body.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alicia Muldrow

Alicia Muldrow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rock Hill, SC


“I am a clinical social worker that possesses over 20 years of helping individuals during their most challenging time.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ashley Elkins

Ashley Elkins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rock Hill, SC


“I'm solely here to support you. Whatever your goals are for your treatment is what we will work on. I'm the bus, but you're the driver.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marianne Matos

Marianne Matos

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My approach is person-centered. I am certified in EMDR, and use CBT, and other evidence based treatments appropriate to each client's unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Paula Hill

Paula Hill

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


I help to create a safe, collaborative space where you will feel seen, not judged. Our relationship is one where you can let your guard down and show up as your full self. It is my goal to use a warm and compassionate relationship to walk alongside you, offering reflection, compassion, and challenge when needed to help you reach your goals.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maurissa McCulloch

Maurissa McCulloch

Therapist

Virtual • Greenville, SC


“I believe in creating affirming and inclusive environments where people feel safe and empowered to share their challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Julie Ackerman

Julie Ackerman

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My specialization is working with individuals who have been diagnosed with a chronic and/or terminal illness and are striving to adapt to their new normal.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dana Gates

Dana Gates

Therapist

Virtual • Columbia, SC


“I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT), so my approach will be based on DBT interventions such as learning skills to be more effective in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Drice Tippit

Drice Tippit

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities to best support each individual's unique needs, goals, and life experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Katy Janousek

Katy Janousek

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


I specialize in sex therapy and relationship counseling for LGBTQ+, gender-expansive, kink-involved, and consensually non-monogamous adults. You may feel capable and self-aware in most areas of life yet unsettled in your closest relationships. Together, we will connect the dots between present triggers and earlier relational experiences so recurring patterns can be understood and shifted with intention.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Green-Soto

Andrea Green-Soto

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My method of therapy is primarily holistic and integrative. I have 10+ years of experience working with young adults as they enter different phases of their lives, as well as families in distress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Dorris

Caroline Dorris

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I use a client-centered approach to all therapy sessions, meaning that our goals in therapy are generated from your individual needs.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Adam Sachs

Adam Sachs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Daniel Island, SC


“Adam likes to help people solve problems, set goals, take action, become more decisive and assertive, and improve personal integrity and accountability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Paisley Taylor

Paisley Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor and a certified yoga instructor. I love working with clients that are motivated to change and become the best version of themselves! I enjoy working with clients that are ready to break unhealthy habits and unlearn negative thoughts and behaviors that keep us away from our true happiness and identity.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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