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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 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
“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
“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
“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
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
As a Black, queer, neurodivergent clinician, I know I have a unique perspective when it comes to mental health and wellbeing. If you are looking for someone different, someone who will really listen to your concerns, and help you achieve your goals, don't look further. I am an integrative psychiatric provider, and I believe that mental health is a lot more than medications, but medications can also help! I am inclusive and enjoy working with a diverse group of individuals that struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, autism, and ADHD. I also enjoy working with "higher functioning" folx and professionals. *I see clients ages 16 -65 years old.*
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I want to help you conquer the world you live in, make the changes necessary to get there, and help you feel safe and secure knowing you are not alone in handling it all.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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'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
“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
“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
“My approach is supportive, practical, and focused on helping you understand patterns, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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 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
“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 am here to come alongside and guide. From the first call to the last session, there will be nothing hidden.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“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
“I welcome my clients with a warm smile, an open heart, genuine empathy, humor, and yes—occasionally, a well-placed curse word to break the ice.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
I believe meaningful change is possible with the right support. My counseling approach is collaborative and focused on setting goals, building skills, gaining insight into your thoughts and beliefs, and working through challenges together. With more than 19 years of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, life transitions, and grief. I’m passionate about helping people learn to love and accept themselves as they are while growing into who they’re becoming.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 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
“I believe that everything a client needs to heal already exists within them. My job as your therapist would be to help foster a safe place for you to begin that process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Transgender issues, Trauma
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I offer highly relational, in-depth therapy for people seeking to work through complex circumstances and wounds toward greater self-understanding, self-acceptance, and meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Katherine aims to break that therapy sigma by creating a warm, friendly, inviting environment that feels like you are sitting down with an old friend.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“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
I believe reaching out for support is a meaningful first step toward creating positive change. As a warm, compassionate, and welcoming counselor, I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can be your authentic self and feel empowered throughout the counseling process. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I enjoy being interactive and engaged with my clients, but I do tailor my approach based on the needs and personalities of each individual.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“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 13 insurance carriers
“I believe people change when they feel genuinely understood and have tools they can actually use — so I aim to be both a steady, nonjudgmental presence and a practical partner in the work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am a big fan of incorporating Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) into sessions to help you learn skills to tolerate distress from life's many curveballs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“My approach is warm, genuine, and direct. I provide a space where you can be honest without fear of judgment while working toward a better understanding of yourself, healthier relationships, and meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 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
301+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 96%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 93%Stress management
- 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 91%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 68%Ascension
- 52%Curative
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 2%Spanish
How they see their clients
- 79%Online only
- 21%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 77%Woman
- 22%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 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
- 100%Individual therapy
- 44%Family therapy
- 33%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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