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LGBT therapists in Knoxville, TN
Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville's LGBTQIA community deserves affirming mental health care. Headway connects you with 305 licensed providers who offer inclusive, open-minded support for gender identity, sexual orientation, and related mental health concerns. Sessions available in-person or virtually with flexible scheduling.
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.
I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, collaborative, and human. I bring empathy, a sense of humor, and a strong focus on building a genuine therapeutic connection. I also believe you should set the pace for counseling — this is your space, and we move in a way that feels right for you.
I am a LCSW with over 20 years of experience who works with clients as a partner in their healing journey. I have a PhD in Public Affairs with a social work emphasis, and teach issues of ethics, working with complex cases and use of technology. My background is diverse including working in community mental health, hospice and end of life care, oncology and medical issues, as well as working with gender and sexual minorities.
My Philosophy On Healing
” I will not rescue you.
For you are not powerless.
I will not fix you.
For you are not broken.
I will not heal you.
For I see you, in your wholeness.
I will walk with you through the darkness as you remember your light.”
-Sheree Bliss Tilsley.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Knoxville, TN
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Stress management
- 93%Depression
- 89%Trauma
- 99%Aetna
- 90%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 64%Ascension
- 50%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
- 100%English
- 2%Spanish
- 1%German
- 74%Online only
- 26%In-person or online
- 80%Woman
- 19%Man
- 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
- 100%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 31%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
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