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LGBT therapists in Franklin, TN
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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Franklin, TN
Headway connects LGBTQIA individuals in Franklin with affirming providers who understand gender identity and sexual orientation concerns. With 60K+ licensed providers nationally and flexible virtual or in-person sessions, you can find the right fit for your mental health journey. Most clients save 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per session.
“Depression and anxiety are like uninvited roommates. They take up space and convince you they're never leaving.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I feel privileged each time a client or family walks in to my practice... I cherish each opportunity you offer me to walk beside you on your journey toward healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to therapy which allows customized treatment while recognizing the effects of cognitive, emotional, and physiological factors on overall mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe healing happens in the context of safe, supportive relationships, and I work collaboratively with clients to explore patterns that may be keeping them stuck.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“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
“I've spent years working with veterans and the military, and I've helped many hundreds of clients navigate stressors, from the unimaginable to the ordinary.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Therapy is deeply personal, and I believe it's important to feel seen. Not just as a set of symptoms, but as a whole person.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Therapist with 3 years of experience helping adults and families navigate life's challenges. I earned my degree from Lipscomb University and am licensed in Tennessee.
My clinical background includes working in an eating disorder residential facility as well as a healthcare clinic supporting clients in addiction recovery. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of complex emotional and behavioral challenges and the courage it takes to seek help.
Whether you are struggling with everyday stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, or deeper mental health concerns, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I would love the opportunity to support you — please don't hesitate to reach out!
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My style is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative. I show up as my real self, and I invite you to do the same.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 2 insurance carriers
“I have ADHD and understand the struggles firsthand. If you suffer from RSD, as well, (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria), that's also correctable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I enjoy and pride myself in working with queer and trans folks and individuals with multiple/intersecting identities.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“At times, art, nature, movement, and play therapies may be incorporated in addition to traditional individual talk therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Elizabeth believes that wholeheartedness occurs when one comes to understand their intrinsic worth and their capacity to be seen, heard, known, and loved.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I especially enjoy working with young adults navigating high anxiety, emotion dysregulation, perfectionism, trauma and addiction.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
“I specialize in holistic, culturally responsive mental health care for anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and emotional regulation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is compassionate and direct, helping you gain insight, develop practical coping skills, and make meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe children communicate best through play, so I lean heavily on play therapy and sand tray work to help them process feelings and experiences they may not yet have words for.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
“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
“I believe healing begins with telling your story and feeling truly heard, so you can better understand how each part of your experience has shaped who you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I deeply committed to helping people reconnect—with themselves, their relationships, and their sense of purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe true transformation happens when we listen to both your story and your somatic experience, weaving body-centered techniques into every session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to care is collaborative, compassionate, and solution-focused. I believe mental health care works best when it feels like a partnership...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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
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
“Therapy can be a place where the focus comes back to you. Together, we can understand what has been weighing on you, strengthen the ways you care for yourself and your relationships, and help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that true transformation starts with a safe space—a judgment-free environment where you can show up exactly as you are.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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
“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
“I approach each individual as the expert in their own life. My goal is to help you access within yourself the way to freedom, peace, and safety.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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
“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 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“In our sessions, we will team up to figure out what is keeping you stuck and discover the strength you already have inside you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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
“For the past seven years, I've worked with people navigating identity, trauma, family conflict, relationships, and the stress that comes with trying to find where you belong.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My primary focus is to build a trusting relationship, so that you feel safe enough to discuss information that may be difficult for you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Franklin, TN
Number of therapists serving Franklin, TN
305+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 96%Anxiety
- 95%Stress management
- 94%Depression
- 89%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 90%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 66%Ascension
- 50%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 2%Spanish
How they see their clients
- 79%Online only
- 20%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 78%Woman
- 21%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 37%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
- 11%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 41%Family therapy
- 31%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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