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LGBT therapists in Johnson City, TN

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Johnson City, TN

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Johnson City with affirming providers who understand gender identity and sexual orientation concerns. Access talk therapy and medication management through 60K+ licensed providers nationally, with sessions available virtually or in-person. Many clients save up to 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.

Alex Carey

Alex Carey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brentwood, TN


“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 6 insurance carriers
Sandra Bondelier

Sandra Bondelier

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My style is relaxed, conversational, and collaborative, and I strive to create a supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable from the very beginning.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Melinda Morris

Melinda Morris

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am the Samwise Gamgee to your Frodo journey. I am here to partner with you, support you, and carry necessary tools to help you achieve success...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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
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
Jill Thomas

Jill Thomas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hendersonville, TN


Hi! My name is Jill Thomas. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from Boise State University in 2013 and received an advanced degree in Business from Vanderbilt University in 2020. I am trained in perinatal mental health, EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, DBT, CBT and utilize somatic therapies whenever I can. I am a yoga teacher and find movement to be a valuable tool.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Annie Handley

Annie Handley

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client. I also offer EMDR to address painful memories and the lingering effects of trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tokunbo Akinleye

Tokunbo Akinleye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Knoxville, TN


“I provide an open, non-judgmental, compassionate, and warm environment. I want each and every patient to know their concerns are being addressed.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Angela Tamayo

Angela Tamayo

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


Hi, I’m Angela, a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maryland and Tennessee via telehealth. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish and specialize in working with children ages 11 and up, teens, and adults. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, ADHD and ASD and life transitions, and I have a warm, grounded style that helps clients feel safe and understood. My background includes extensive experience with youth and families, and I integrate evidence-based modalities such as CBT, Exposure-Based approaches, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and trauma-informed care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Emily Hoffman

Emily Hoffman

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My philosophy is that people grow when they feel safe, supported, and empowered to recognize the strengths they already carry.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rebecca Yarosh

Rebecca Yarosh

Therapist

Virtual • Rogersville, TN


“I specialize in working with clients who are ready to heal from all types of trauma, including emotional, physical, sexual, religious, etc...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Natalie Stamey

Dr. Natalie Stamey

Psychologist

Virtual • Tennessee


My name is Dr. Natalie Stamey. I have been a psychologist for over 20 years. I have worked in many settings including private practice, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, jails, and nursing homes. I accept everyone as they are right now and try to help them get to where they want to be. I do not judge and I am not critical. I support people through changes that will help them build a more fulfilling life for themselves.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Morgan Nataro

Morgan Nataro

Therapist

Virtual • Clarksville, TN


“My style is calm, collaborative, and sometimes direct, but I believe each client is the expert on their own life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brooke Pate

Brooke Pate

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy should feel human: honest, relatable, and rooted in genuine connection rather than pressure or perfection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Ja'Quay Brister

Dr. Ja'Quay Brister

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I collaborate closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs, with a focus on promoting holistic wellness and empowering individuals to achieve their mental health goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brian Rooney

Brian Rooney

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Clarksville, TN


“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
Samuel Adler

Samuel Adler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with six years of experience helping adults navigate ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, substance use concerns, and personality disorders. I trained at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and have a background in neuroscience research, which shapes my practical, brain-based approach to care.

I believe people do best when they’re treated as whole humans—not just a diagnosis. I enjoy breaking down complex mental health concepts into clear, bite-sized explanations so patients understand why they feel the way they do and how treatment helps. My style is collaborative, direct, and supportive.

I’m comfortable working with complex or long-standing symptoms and don’t shy away from difficult cases. I also enjoy working with creatives in the Nashville community and understand the unique pressures that can come with creative work. My goal is to help patients feel empowered, informed, and supported as they move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
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
Janelle Gallardo

Janelle Gallardo

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“In our sessions, you can expect a warm and supportive environment where you feel heard, seen, and valued as a whole person.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Heather Leigh

Heather Leigh

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients can expect to feel understood and heard. Clients will sometimes receive homework and I often encourage journaling right after a therapy session and throughout the week if they can fit it in.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tiffany Lindfield

Tiffany Lindfield

Therapist

Virtual • Memphis, TN


With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I've had the privilege of working across a wide range of treatment settings, including acute care, non-acute care, residential treatment, and outpatient therapy. I work with adolescents and adults and have experience providing individual and couples therapy.

My primary areas of focus include relationship counseling using the Gottman Method, chronic pain and chronic illness through Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), addiction treatment informed by the work of Dr. Carl Hart, and Borderline Personality Disorder using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

In addition to these specialty areas, I frequently help clients navigate anxiety, panic attacks, depression, life transitions, adjustment disorders, parenting challenges, workplace stress, and the everyday demands that can leave us all feeling overwhelmed!

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Macy Davis

Macy Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I enjoy working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and personality disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kisha Doebler

Kisha Doebler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe healing happens in partnership—and I'm here to walk alongside you with empathy, clarity, and practical tools that fit your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joda Miura

Joda Miura

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My practice is rooted in a strength-based, trauma-informed perspective. I help clients navigate grief, loss, and life transitions...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Xiola Harris

Xiola Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“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
Hannah Pollok

Hannah Pollok

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


My name is Hannah Pollok. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. For the last several years, I have worked with women, couples, and LGBTQIA+ individuals and I have helped them with various issues such as navigating a potential Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) diagnosis, exploring neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder), working with OCD, chronic illness/health issues, processing relationships and polyamory, and exploring gender identity/sexuality. Let's work together towards growth and healing!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joelle Marlin

Joelle Marlin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Apison, TN


“I approach each session with curiosity, care, and an open mind... combining various evidence-based approaches such as CBT and ACT.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Michael Catalana

Michael Catalana

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“With nearly 20 years of experience, I specialize in trauma-informed care, assisting individuals with ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and PTSD.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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
Margaret Anthony

Margaret Anthony

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have worked with people who have been diagnosed with depression, trauma, anxiety and schizoaffective disorder.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Watkins

Jessica Watkins

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I grew up in Boise, Idaho and earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Boise State University, along with a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.


I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, and with in-home services and I love learning families’ and individuals’ strengths and helping meet others along their growth paths.


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kamay Gaboda

Kamay Gaboda

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients can expect to have me as a trusted partner in their healing journey and walk away feeling capable and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ricki Briana Martin

Ricki Briana Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have a special passion for supporting Black women and families through culturally responsive care...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Hillary Warrington Hernandez

Dr. Hillary Warrington Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Franklin, TN


“My presence is warm, attentive, and authentic. I believe that by accessing what exists inside ourselves, we become clear and confident in who we are.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Shelley Shipley

Shelley Shipley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Gallatin, TN


“My approach to care is grounded in holistic, person-centered principles, with a strong emphasis on medication management and individualized treatment planning.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rebecca Sohn

Rebecca Sohn

Therapist

Virtual • Memphis, TN


“I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship-related stress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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 4 insurance carriers
John Philip Rogers

John Philip Rogers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Murfreesboro, TN


“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
Hannah Hunter

Hannah Hunter

Psychologist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe meaningful, lasting change is strongest when parents and caregivers are actively involved in the process.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Johnson City, TN

Number of therapists serving Johnson City, TN
There are over 309 therapists in Johnson City, TN accepting new patients.
309+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 96%Anxiety
  • 95%Stress management
  • 94%Depression
  • 90%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 90%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 65%Ascension
  • 50%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%German
How they see their clients
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  • 79%Online only
  • 21%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 36%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
  • 13%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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