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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 295 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.

Theresa Powell

Theresa Powell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • Jackson, TN


“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
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
John Midgley

John Midgley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Murfreesboro, TN


“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
Amanda Shaw

Amanda Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Hi! My name is Amanda, I graduated with my Masters in Family Therapy from Drexel University in 2016. Since then, I have worked with a variety of individuals, couples, and families. I am trained in family systems therapy, collaborative problem solving, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotion-focused therapy, as well as several other treatment modalities.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Diabetes
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Beverly Taylor

Beverly Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward healing and meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Ladd

Jennifer Ladd

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have received specialized training in the treatment of PTSD utilizing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Christopher Atkins

Christopher Atkins

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I specialize in working with veterans, first responders, working professionals, and anyone carrying the invisible weight of trauma, burnout, or transition.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Amelia Jensen

Amelia Jensen

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“As a therapist, I bring a person-centered, solution-focused approach, believing the answers you seek are already within you, waiting to be illuminated with a gentle flashlight.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Venisha Freeman

Venisha Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • Memphis, TN


My current treatment focuses/ training are for perinatal mental health, and Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT). I'm passionate about working with the BIPOC population, LGBTQ+ population, teens, young adults, and older as they learn how to navigate life’s challenges and transitions. I'm dedicated to working with those of various backgrounds and walks of life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lisa Jahr

Lisa Jahr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clarksville, TN


“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
Angelia Holland-Dunning

Angelia Holland-Dunning

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I've spent over 20 years helping adults and teens find their footing again. As an Air Force veteran, I understand firsthand the weight that military life can carry.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
James Ward

James Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Memphis, TN


“I collaborate with my clients using a strengths-based approach that empowers them to be brave, creative, hopeful, and determined.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hannah Martin

Hannah Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Chattanooga, TN


“I am a clinical social worker passionate about helping you reach your goals, find solutions, or helping you cope when there just isn't a solution.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Dr. Michelle Blake

Dr. Michelle Blake

Therapist

Virtual • Clarksville, TN


“I began my career working primarily from a person-centered perspective, incorporating psychodynamic elements.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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
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 8 insurance carriers
Moesha Banks

Moesha Banks

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“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
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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaylee Belt

Kaylee Belt

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cooper Eaton

Cooper Eaton

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I combine narrative therapy and EMDR to help you understand how your past experiences shape your relationships and sense of self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Hollingsworth

Hannah Hollingsworth

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


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
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
Brittany Tyler

Brittany Tyler

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“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
Paul Highfill

Paul Highfill

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have learned that sitting in the "stuckness" with clients is the best way to find the freedom to do something different.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 17 insurance carriers
Jedediah Wilson

Jedediah Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“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
Starlett Armstrong

Starlett Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual • Jackson, TN


“I employ evidence-based techniques including EMDR, DBT, ARC, and TF-CBT to create a secure environment for exploring emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
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 6 insurance carriers
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 11 insurance carriers
Connor Anderson

Connor Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brentwood, TN


“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
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 7 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 7 insurance carriers
Pam Thompson

Pam Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to counseling is meeting patients where they are to work on those goals that are important to you while challenging you to achieve all you can to be your best self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brian Dixon

Brian Dixon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Goodlettsville, TN


“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
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
Betsy Harris

Betsy Harris

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


If you’re carrying trauma, anxiety, or depression, you’ve found a warm and steady place to start. I’m a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and mindfulness has been a deeply important part of my own life and my work for nearly 30 years. Over the years, I’ve completed intensive meditation training in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the United States, experiences that have profoundly shaped how I understand healing, presence, and the connection between mind and body. I’d be honored to bring all of that to you.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Shay Groenewold

Dr. Shay Groenewold

Psychologist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Using an individualized, nonjudgmental approach, I will work with you collaboratively on building support, creating healthy independence, developing self-compassion and self-acceptance...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Uchechi Harris

Uchechi Harris

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Akishna Glasper-Williams

Akishna Glasper-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I don't believe in stigmatizing labels, and I would rather understand what you are carrying than categorize it.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kizzy Rogers

Kizzy Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients often describe my style as calming, authentic, and empowering. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust, transparency, and collaboration.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Jackson, TN

Number of therapists serving Jackson, TN
There are over 300 therapists in Jackson, TN accepting new patients.
300+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 96%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 68%Ascension
  • 52%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 2%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 79%Online only
  • 21%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 77%Woman
  • 22%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 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
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 44%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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