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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 289 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 7 insurance carriers
Angela Moralee

Angela Moralee

Therapist

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


“My treatment approach is rooted in person-centered therapy which is a type of humanistic therapy. This basically means that you, the client, are my first consideration...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 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
Ellen Holbrook

Ellen Holbrook

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mt. Juliet, TN


“I bring a steady, calming presence to sessions and create a space where you feel safe to be fully yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Diabetes
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tameka Dennis

Tameka Dennis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Smyrna, TN


Tameka Dennis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has an office located in Murfreesboro TN. Tameka received her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology 2011 from Tennessee State University. She received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University. Tameka started her private practice in 2018. Specialties and Expertise includes Women Issues, Marital and Premarital, Depression, anxiety, Men's issues, grief, self-esteem, stress, and relationship issues.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melisse Prusinski

Melisse Prusinski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Madison, TN


I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and Board Certified Hypnotherapist based in Madison, TN, with 16 years in practice. I hold a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and am a certified hypnotherapist through the National Guild of Hypnotists. I'm also an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, so I train and supervise other clinicians in addition to seeing clients myself.

I work with adults and families around addiction, trauma and PTSD, and impulse control disorders, along with anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, OCD, relationship issues, and compulsive or disruptive patterns. Hypnotherapy and Internal Family Sytems are my favorite modalities.

I offer both in-person sessions (at Watershed Wellness Cooperative in Madison) and telehealth, with daytime, evening, and weekend availability.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Amanda Gibson

Amanda Gibson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Many of my clients come to therapy seeking a space where they can show up authentically, feel genuinely understood, and begin creating meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 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+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Amir Ali Hussaini

Dr. Amir Ali Hussaini

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I support adults and teens with things like anxiety, ADD/ADHD, depression, and mood challenges by providing thoughtful, personalized care that focuses on your goals and lived experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Tassel Shanebrook

Dr. Tassel Shanebrook

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“I help individuals who may feel disconnected from their true selves, showing up as depression, anxiety, or a feeling of being unfulfilled.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kathryn Kelly

Kathryn Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I see the counselor/client relationship as a partnership based on genuineness, empathy, and active collaboration.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Shay Groenewold

Dr. Shay Groenewold

Psychologist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Using an individualized, nonjudgmental approach, I will work with you collaboratively on building support, creating healthy independence, developing self-compassion and self-acceptance...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Yulia Wythoff

Dr. Yulia Wythoff

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Dr. Yulia Wythoff is a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to helping you heal from stress, trauma, and mental health challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bettina Bellamy-Cuthrell

Bettina Bellamy-Cuthrell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I'm a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and other mental health concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Beverly Taylor

Beverly Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward healing and meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Aaron Petrie

Aaron Petrie

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I specialize in working with high performers (athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals) who are used to pushing hard and striving for excellence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ja'Quay Brister

Dr. Ja'Quay Brister

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I collaborate closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs, with a focus on promoting holistic wellness and empowering individuals to achieve their mental health goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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 2 insurance carriers
Hannah Martin

Hannah Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Chattanooga, TN


“I am a clinical social worker passionate about helping you reach your goals, find solutions, or helping you cope when there just isn't a solution.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Khelsea Walker

Khelsea Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Regine Anderson

Regine Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy is a powerful process of both "undoing and redoing" — understanding patterns that may no longer serve you while creating healthier ways of thinking, coping, and relating to others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Faith James

Faith James

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy is a sacred space where your story and experience is meant to be honored and explored.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Heather Gregg

Heather Gregg

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, trauma-informed mental health care to adolescents and adults. Value building a trusting therapeutic relationship and meeting clients where they are. I use both medication and supportive therapy to help clients manage anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress, and life transitions. Believing that healing happens when people feel heard, understood, and empowered to take steps toward change at their own pace.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Bailey

David Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“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 12 insurance carriers
Ingrid Ransom Boje

Ingrid Ransom Boje

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“I am a specialized trauma therapist trained in EMDR, IFS, Inner Child, Somatic work, and Gottman Couples Therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Natalie Stamey

Dr. Natalie Stamey

Psychologist

Virtual • Tennessee


My name is Dr. Natalie Stamey. I have been a psychologist for over 20 years. I have worked in many settings including private practice, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, jails, and nursing homes. I accept everyone as they are right now and try to help them get to where they want to be. I do not judge and I am not critical. I support people through changes that will help them build a more fulfilling life for themselves.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Jared Arthur

Jared Arthur

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I've got specialized training in anxiety counseling and Trauma, as well as extensive experience in working with LGBTQA+ individuals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Michelle Fowler

Michelle Fowler

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I offer support and guidance—even gently challenging you at times—but you will be the one who decides what course of action you want to take with your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Logan Hubbard

Logan Hubbard

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I am passionate about helping clients find their voice to put words to their unique experiences. I approach each session with compassionate curiosity to provide you with a safe space to show up as your most authentic self. I hope that you feel seen, heard, understood, and accepted. I am enthusiastic about seeing my clients move towards health and healing. I consider it an honor and a privilege to support you throughout our work together.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 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
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 9 insurance carriers
Amy Edwards

Amy Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Together, we'll look at how your current thoughts and habits might be holding you back, and then build a practical, step-by-step game plan to help you reach the specific goals you care about most.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kaylee Belt

Kaylee Belt

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


“I specialize in supporting clients living with complex trauma, including attachment wounding, childhood trauma, and developmental trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Adrienne Wilson

Adrienne Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe everyone deserves a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can feel seen, heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimberli Matthews

Kimberli Matthews

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“With over 35 years of healthcare experience, I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and mood disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Venisha Freeman

Venisha Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • Memphis, TN


My current treatment focuses/ training are for perinatal mental health, and Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT). I'm passionate about working with the BIPOC population, LGBTQ+ population, teens, young adults, and older as they learn how to navigate life’s challenges and transitions. I'm dedicated to working with those of various backgrounds and walks of life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Holly Luckey

Holly Luckey

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy should feel like a genuine partnership, not a place where you feel judged or told what to do.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Savannah Hessling

Savannah Hessling

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I specialize in working with anxiety disorders and am passionate about helping clients build confidence and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jessica Lyons

Jessica Lyons

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“With nearly 20 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, clinical supervisor, and military veteran, I understand that life experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and the world.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Cookeville, TN

Number of therapists serving Cookeville, TN
There are over 280 therapists in Cookeville, TN accepting new patients.
280+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 94%Stress management
  • 90%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 90%Cigna
  • 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 60%Ascension
  • 54%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%German
How they see their clients
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  • 80%Online only
  • 20%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 34%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
  • 14%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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