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LGBT therapists in Jackson, TN

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Jackson, TN

Jackson residents seeking LGBTQIA-affirming therapy can connect with 303 licensed providers on Headway who prioritize creating safe, non-judgmental spaces. Sessions are available as soon as the next day, conducted virtually or in-person, with average savings of 75% through insurance coverage.

Christa Walker

Christa Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I practice a relational, human-centered approach to therapy that is less about being analyzed and more about being in a healthy, supportive relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 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
Gabrielle Sikpi

Gabrielle Sikpi

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am dedicated to creating unforgettable therapeutic experiences and creating a plan that works for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
Carrie Burke

Carrie Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I strive to create an encouraging environment where children and parents feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical tools for lasting growth and connection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Lee Owen

Lee Owen

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


“As a member of the LGBT community, I have a special expertise in serving LGBTQ clients as well as poly and kink communities.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 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
Leon Edwards

Leon Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal for the first session is to provide my clients with a free and non-judgmental space for them to begin sharing the emotional and mental health challenges that they have been experiencing.”
LGBTQIA+, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Stivers

Elizabeth Stivers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brentwood, TN


“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
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
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 6 insurance carriers
Mark Pafford

Mark Pafford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Neha Gupta

Neha Gupta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“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
Sara Lytle

Sara Lytle

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal is to help my clients find meaning and hope amidst suffering; experience greater awareness and psychological flexibility; and live in alignment with their deepest values.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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
Erika Fugere

Erika Fugere

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Johnson City, TN


Hey there! I am a therapist that has a passion for helping individuals cope with ongoing life stressors. I want to assist people with building the best version of themselves. I specialize in working with those who struggle to manage their stress and/or anxiety. I love working with individuals who are struggling to navigate the complex world of relationships & parenting. I also enjoy helping those who struggle with financial stress and anxiety build a healthier relationship with money.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 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
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
Renee Hill

Renee Hill

Psychologist

Virtual • Tennessee


“When you step into therapy with me, you will find a collaborative, deeply respectful, and warm space tailored to your unique lived experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Jasmine Mackey

Jasmine Mackey

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Through the lens of Cognitive Behavior Theory, I guide my clients toward self-discovery and transformation, holding them accountable...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Angela Williams

Angela Williams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe the best care begins with truly listening and getting to know the person behind the symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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
Rodney Helton

Rodney Helton

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to therapy is grounded in creating an open, affirming, and emotionally safe environment where you can share your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie Ranson

Stephanie Ranson

Therapist

Virtual • Milan, TN


“My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can begin to heal, develop healthier coping skills...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Raday

Shannon Raday

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have an easy-going, laid back approach and understand that counseling can be intimidating, at first.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lindsay Loftis

Lindsay Loftis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mt. Juliet, TN


“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
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
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
Joshua DeWeese

Joshua DeWeese

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My journey from NYPD officer to holistic therapist fuels my passion for helping adults reclaim their inner power.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Wyatt Stephens

Wyatt Stephens

Therapist

Virtual • Powell, TN


“I help create a validating and supportive environment where clients can develop the skills needed to improve their quality of life and achieve their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Substance use / addiction
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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. David Quagliana

Dr. David Quagliana

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Cleveland, TN


“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 5 insurance carriers
L. May McInnis

L. May McInnis

Therapist

Virtual • Johnson City, TN


“My primary goals as a therapist are to help you feel empowered as you explore yourself and how you show up in the world.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amanda Simms

Dr. Amanda Simms

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I’m Amanda, and I became a therapist because I believe everyone deserves a place where they can show up exactly as they are. I bring warmth, authenticity, and even a bit of humor into the room when it feels right. I want you to feel genuinely seen—not judged—and supported in whatever you’re working through.

I’ve been in the counseling field for over 15 years and hold a PhD in Counselor Education from the University of Tennessee. My experience ranges from private practice and telehealth to correctional mental health, hospitals, and leadership roles in community programs. A. Simms Resume copy

I work with adults experiencing mood challenges, anxiety, identity concerns, life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ experiences, as well as individuals who are justice-involved or adjusting to major life changes. My approach integrates CBT, ACT, and Reality Therapy, giving us room to explore both deeper patterns and practical skills.

Clients describe me as encouraging, steady, and real—someone who helps them feel grounded and capable while taking meaningful steps toward a more balanced and authentic life.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mychicia Wooden

Mychicia Wooden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 8 insurance carriers

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Jackson, TN

Number of therapists serving Jackson, TN
There are over 294 therapists in Jackson, TN accepting new patients.
294+
Average years in practice
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9 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
  • 26%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 19%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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