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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.

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
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
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
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 6 insurance carriers
Kendrah Nason

Kendrah Nason

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“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 3 insurance carriers
Angela Lovell

Angela Lovell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I'd rather start low, go slow, and get it right than rush you onto something that doesn't fit your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 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
McKenna Schnedler

McKenna Schnedler

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is person-centered and holistic, meaning I view each client as a whole—mind, body, and spirit.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
Dr. Regina Clark

Dr. Regina Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


My name is Dr. Regina Clark, DSW, LCSW, and I work with children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma and are ready to begin their healing journey. I specialize in trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and play therapy for young children.

In our sessions, you will find a safe, supportive space where you are seen, heard, valued, and never rushed. I believe every person’s story deserves compassion, understanding, and care. My practice is rooted in authenticity, empathy, and a genuine commitment to helping clients navigate life’s challenges while building resilience and emotional wellness.

I do this work because healing can be difficult, but you are not meant to walk through it alone. I believe growth, restoration, and healing are possible, and I am honored to support individuals and families as they move toward hope, balance, and lasting change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kentrell Thomas

Kentrell Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can be yourself, feel heard, and explore what's weighing on you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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
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
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
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
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
Ortencia Johnson

Ortencia Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal is to create a space where your story is held with cultural care, deep respect, and steadiness — a place where you can feel understood in the fullness of who you are, without needing to shrink or justify your experience.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Katrina Hall

Katrina Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients are able to be heard, without judgement, and to walk away from each session with insight into their own lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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
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
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
Riley Dunn

Riley Dunn

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My style is warm, honest, and supportive, with a focus on helping you feel heard while also building tools for real change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 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
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
Brandon Khanna

Brandon Khanna

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I specialize in trauma work with Brainspotting, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-focused CBT to integrate and heal adverse experiences.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa Brown

Vanessa Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“It is my deep hope that clients leave each session feeling seen, heard, valued, and validated and that they're one step further in the direction they desire their path to go.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 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
Dr. George Mack

Dr. George Mack

Therapist

Virtual • Morristown, TN


“After earning my master's in clinical psychology, I realized how deeply sex and sexuality impact a person's mental and emotional well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 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
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
Guadalupe Gonzalez Quezada

Guadalupe Gonzalez Quezada

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“There will be moments when we are not ok, and that is perfectly OK! There is hope, let me be a part of your journey to wellness!”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Matty

Maria Matty

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Maria is a person-centered therapist and strongly believes that the individual is both the expert on their own experience and their greatest resource for healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, PTSD, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Franklin, TN

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Franklin, TN
There are over 21 therapists in Franklin, TN accepting new patients.
21+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 100%Stress management
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Trauma
  • 95%Depression
Insurances accepted
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  • 95%Aetna
  • 62%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 57%Cigna
  • 52%Providence Health Plan
  • 43%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 10%Spanish
  • 5%French
  • 5%German
  • 5%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 24%Man
License types
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  • 33%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
  • 29%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 24%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 19%Family therapy

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