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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 306 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.

Bobbe Renshaw

Bobbe Renshaw

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My therapy approach depends on who is sitting in front of me, but it is always from a place of kindness and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Mims

Holly Mims

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“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 7 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
Maranda Carney

Maranda Carney

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I understand how relentless and consuming anxiety can feel — whether it's the loop of intrusive thoughts, the weight of compulsions, or the constant sense of unease.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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 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 7 insurance carriers
Mattie Boyd

Mattie Boyd

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe everyone deserves a safe, empathetic, non-judgmental person to talk through their problems with and that humor is a necessary tool for navigating mental health from mood disorders to trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Courtnie Vargas-Rodriguez

Courtnie Vargas-Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I don't use a "1 size fits all" therapeutic approach and try to work with the client where they are at.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Anna Bogart

Anna Bogart

Therapist

Virtual • Johnson City, TN


“I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ clients, first responders, military folks, and anyone with a complicated relationship to identity, safety, or belonging.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Chelsea Green

Chelsea Green

Therapist

Virtual • Bristol, TN


“I believe that no one is beyond repair or without hope, and with support and re-connection to what matters most we can hold tight to a vision of wholeness and wellbeing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jay Stone

Jay Stone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Memphis, TN


“Utilizing an empowerment, attachment, and trauma-focused framework, I work with clients to blend an approach that best suits their needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bailey Basham

Bailey Basham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winchester, TN


“Sessions with me are honest, thoughtful, and usually a little bit silly; laughter is one of the best medicines there is!”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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 18 insurance carriers
Payton Keith

Payton Keith

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Working on yourself is the most important work you will ever do. I believe we are all in this life together, and we all need a little help sometimes. I want to be the person who helps you. We will discover, together, what goals are most important to you, we will then work on building the tools to help you change your life. It may not be easy at times, but that is why I'm here to guide you. I've got your back. We will do this by working on possible traumas, anxieties, or other road blocks that need to be examined and broken through. I'm here to help adults of all ages and gender, as well as couples to make the most of their life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on empowering individuals to develop stronger self-understanding, resilience, and healthy coping strategies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 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 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Douglas Harper

Douglas Harper

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hixson, TN


“I tend to utilize a conversational style of psychotherapy to help build rapport and trust between us.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 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 8 insurance carriers
Jane Kilmer

Jane Kilmer

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


“My approach is warm, holistic, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change occurs when we connect with both our body, emotions and our inner strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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 4 insurance carriers
Alison Hedges

Alison Hedges

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy is a sacred process- one that offers you a safe, supportive place to show up fully, explore your experiences, cultivate strategies to help in times of anxiety or stress, heal/untangle old wounds, and reconnect with your true self.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 8 insurance carriers
David Webb

David Webb

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cleveland, TN


There’s much more to your story.

I believe therapy should be a place where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow. Drawing on decades of experience, I provide a compassionate, practical, and holistic approach to therapy. I began my work as a spiritual and addictions counselor in 1981 and became a state-licensed mental health therapist in 2007. Since then, I have partnered with individuals, couples, families, and groups to help them build on their strengths, clarify their values, and create lasting change.

Before moving into private practice, I spent 20 years serving the Cleveland, Tennessee community as an outpatient therapist with Volunteer Behavioral Health.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Denise King

Denise King

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on helping clients create sustainable change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Caitlin Murray

Caitlin Murray

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chattanooga, TN


“I feel I have made the most difference when I can make genuine connections with my clients and we can look for answers or solutions together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marilyn Lanting

Marilyn Lanting

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe meaningful change begins with creating a safe space to explore the experiences that have shaped how we see ourselves and the world around us.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 4 insurance carriers
Deborah Perry

Deborah Perry

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe in the healing power of the therapist-client relationship, grounded in honesty and self-awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mary Jo Harmon

Mary Jo Harmon

Therapist

Virtual • Memphis, TN


I’m a therapist based in Memphis who works with high-achieving women navigating anxiety, burnout, identity transitions, and complex relationship dynamics. Many of my clients are successful on the outside and exhausted on the inside. They are often the responsible one, the strong one, the reliable one — and quietly overwhelmed.

My work is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based model that helps clients understand and heal the different “parts” of themselves — the driven part, the critical part, the anxious part, the part that feels unseen. I am Level 1 trained in IFS and integrate attachment-informed and trauma-responsive care into my practice.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. SaKarsha Sanchez-Hunter

Dr. SaKarsha Sanchez-Hunter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clarksville, TN


“When working with Dr. Sanchez-Hunter, clients can expect a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment that encourages openness and honesty.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Durhamohr

Sandra Durhamohr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“I believe therapy is a journey towards more presence - helping you feel recharged and more familiar with your values and true-self.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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 8 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 5 insurance carriers
Theresa Rice

Theresa Rice

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clarksville, TN


“With 18 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families heal by bridging the gap between the mind and the body.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Jackson

Cynthia Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My work focuses on helping people find practical, real-life solutions to the challenges they are facing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Cookeville, TN

Number of therapists serving Cookeville, TN
There are over 295 therapists in Cookeville, TN accepting new patients.
295+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 97%Anxiety
  • 94%Stress management
  • 93%Depression
  • 89%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 90%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Ascension
  • 50%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 2%Spanish
  • 1%German
How they see their clients
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  • 74%Online only
  • 25%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 20%Man
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 33%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
  • 13%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 11%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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