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LGBT therapists in Cookeville, TN

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Cookeville, TN

Cookeville mental health support for LGBTQIA individuals connects you with 298 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded care. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers experienced in gender and sexual identity concerns, with many offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Mychicia Wooden

Mychicia Wooden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Cookeville, TN


“I believe that healing occurs within the context of supportive relationships and that therapy can provide a space for growth, insight, and lasting transformation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Wesley Kaney

Wesley Kaney

Therapist

In-person • <1 mi away • Cookeville, TN


“Psychotherapy typically includes goal setting, problem solving, exploration of self defeating patterns of behavior, resolution of past trauma, utilization of strengths, increasing positive coping strategies and fostering thoughts, feelings and...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Mark Pafford

Mark Pafford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Smithville, TN


My name is Mark and I have come to this introduction today with the benefit of a professional background which includes: 2 Masters degrees in Counseling and Divinity; TN licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider; United Methodist and Multi-Faith Chaplain; Certifications in Dialectical Behavior and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy modalities; Grief and Bereavement Certifications; 5 yrs of Private Practice in Counseling; 3 yrs in Community MH clinic as a Licensed Professional Counselor

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Midgley

John Midgley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Murfreesboro, TN


“I blend evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and insight-oriented work with curiosity, humor, and creativity to help clients better understand themselves and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lindsay Loftis

Lindsay Loftis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mt. Juliet, TN


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that healing happens when we feel safe enough to be honest.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Hall

Kelly Hall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hendersonville, TN


“The first session with my clients is me gathering information yes, but my goal is that even the first session my clients will walk out with hope and direction.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lee Sinnott

Lee Sinnott

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am passionate about helping everyone to live deliberately and find meaning in their lives through embracing their personal power and developing skills to live life to its' fullest.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Patricia Monterrey

Patricia Monterrey

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I strive to work collaboratively with my patients to identify personal strengths and skills that can be used to enhance the ability to cope with stressors, diminish life difficulties, and improve relationships.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Josh Cochran

Josh Cochran

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients describe me as calm, relatable, and easy to talk to — someone who listens without judgment and helps you make sense of what's going on in your world.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Kellye Hudson

Dr. Kellye Hudson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Knoxville, TN


“I strive to be inclusive and form genuine connections with individuals while providing quality and evidence-based treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ali Ramsey

Ali Ramsey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kingsport, TN


“I believe therapy should feel like a conversation, not an interrogation. ... This is your therapy, and you have a voice in how it works.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My name is Nicole and I am a Black queer therapist. I specialize working with BIPOC Millennial and Gen Z women who struggle to choose themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Uchechi Harris

Uchechi Harris

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Micah Sparrow

Micah Sparrow

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Hey there! I am an LPC-MHSP in the state of Tennessee, having pursued an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have worked in a variety of settings providing individual and family therapy in community mental health, high acuity residential treatment, and in private practice, giving me a well-rounded understanding of the mental health field and how to address a variety of client issues.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joseph McCray

Joseph McCray

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“At Bound By Hope Counseling, everyone is welcome, including LGBTQ+ and transgender clients. You deserve to be appreciated and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Maddy E

Maddy E

Therapist

Virtual • Mt. Juliet, TN


“I strive to create an environment that facilitates comfortability, unconditional positive regard, empathy, authenticity, honesty, and laughter.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rebecca Delaney

Rebecca Delaney

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, substance use, anxiety, depression, negative self-esteem, stress, life transitions, and interpersonal issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
McKinley Isaacs-cochran

McKinley Isaacs-cochran

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I take a solution-focused approach, always aiming to help you move forward with care that's thoughtful, practical, and tailored to what you need most.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Deborah DeFrieze

Deborah DeFrieze

Therapist

Virtual • Jonesborough, TN


Hi, I'm Dr. Deborah DeFrieze, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience helping people work through anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, depression, and life's hardest transitions. If anxiety or overwhelm has been running the show lately, I'm here to help you take the reins back — with a warm, honest, and practical approach.

My path to this work has been a rich one. Alongside my social work career, I spent 33 years in public education — as a teacher in both regular and special education, an assistant principal, a principal, and an assistant professor — and I served as a missionary in Africa for 18 months. Those experiences taught me to meet people where they are, across every walk of life and stage of change. I hold a Master of Social Work from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a doctorate in education from the University of Georgia, and I'm also a Licensed Massage Therapist, which deepens my appreciation for the mind-body connection in healing.

I draw on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, tailoring our work to what will help you most.

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

Shawn Yantis

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I'm committed to providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment for exploring pathways to psychological and emotional healing. Specializing in Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I believe everyone is worthy of love and happiness. I encourage people to see themselves through that same lens.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Renee Hall

Renee Hall

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chattanooga, TN


“I believe the best psychiatric care begins with listening. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and involved in every treatment decision.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lee Owen

Lee Owen

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


“As a member of the LGBT community, I have a special expertise in serving LGBTQ clients as well as poly and kink communities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kelsie Patton

Kelsie Patton

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is grounded in presence, body awareness, and the belief that healing happens in relationship—with ourselves, each other, nature and the systems we live in.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Farris

Courtney Farris

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am LGBTQ+ affirming, sex-positive, and kink-friendly, and I welcome diverse identities and relationship structures...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jaime Weems

Jaime Weems

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I am a licensed therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, addiction and relationship challenges. I work with children, adolescents and adults to create a supportive space where healing and growth feel possible.

Specific modalities are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Nurturing Parenting, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness and Muscle relaxation.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Pam Thompson

Pam Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to counseling is meeting patients where they are to work on those goals that are important to you while challenging you to achieve all you can to be your best self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Morgan Nataro

Morgan Nataro

Therapist

Virtual • Clarksville, TN


“My style is calm, collaborative, and sometimes direct, but I believe each client is the expert on their own life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Francine Owens

Francine Owens

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I will help you change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Charles Cobble

Charles Cobble

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I am licensed clinical social worker offering therapy services that are tailored to the individual needs of each client. I am a proud Army Veteran, who served as a mental health provider to over 1500 soldiers in Kuwait. I have worked extensively in the Veteran and LGBTQ+ community.

I am passionate about improving mental health. My approach to therapy is both caring and compassionate, focused on helping clients identify and address their personal goals.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Akishna Glasper-Williams

Akishna Glasper-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I don't believe in stigmatizing labels, and I would rather understand what you are carrying than categorize it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brian Dixon

Brian Dixon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Goodlettsville, TN


“As a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Brian Dixon is committed to providing compassionate care tailored to each individual's needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Timothy Civil-Smith

Timothy Civil-Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Hi! My name is Timothy, I'm a licensed professional counselor. I received my Master's in Counseling in 2022, and have been working as a therapist since then. I've specialized in family issues, childhood trauma, and ADHD, as well as helping people through panic attacks and depression.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jedediah Wilson

Jedediah Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is simple: no stuffy therapy sessions or rigid protocols - just genuine, relaxed conversations that help you confront the issues that are holding you back.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Connor Anderson

Connor Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brentwood, TN


“My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgemental space where people can unpack these significant experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Brent Metcalf

Brent Metcalf

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“It's important to me to provide a non-judgemental space where you can be yourself and focus on setting goals and working on reaching them together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kizzy Rogers

Kizzy Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients often describe my style as calming, authentic, and empowering. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust, transparency, and collaboration.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Starlett Armstrong

Starlett Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual • Jackson, TN


“I employ evidence-based techniques including EMDR, DBT, ARC, and TF-CBT to create a secure environment for exploring emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Bryna Hackett

Bryna Hackett

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My hope is that you leave each session feeling a little lighter, equipped with practical tools, and a bit more hopeful about what's ahead.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Timothy Sutherland

Timothy Sutherland

Therapist

Virtual • Knoxville, TN


You can START therapy THIS week! You don't have to get on anybody's waiting list. My first priority is to relate to each person or couple as unique. Everyone has strengths that can be drawn on to help make therapy a positive, enriching, and productive experience. Let's work together so you can live your best life. No matter where you've been, what you've been through there's ALWAYS hope!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Angela Wiles

Dr. Angela Wiles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


I’m a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in both private practice and community mental health settings. My background allows me to work with a wide range of individuals, from those navigating everyday stress and anxiety to those managing more complex mental health conditions.

I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) degrees from Middle Tennessee State University, Maryville University, and Murray State University. My training across both primary care and psychiatry allows me to take a comprehensive, whole-person approach to care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Cookeville, TN

Number of therapists serving Cookeville, TN
There are over 301 therapists in Cookeville, TN accepting new patients.
301+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 96%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 68%Ascension
  • 52%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 2%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 79%Online only
  • 21%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 23%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 36%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
  • 11%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 11%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 44%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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