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LGBT therapists in Memphis, TN

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Memphis, TN

Memphis residents seeking LGBTQIA+-affirming mental health care can access 295 licensed providers through Headway with availability as soon as the next day. Our warm, solution-oriented providers offer both talk therapy and medication management through flexible in-person or virtual sessions covered by most insurance plans.

Susan Bell

Susan Bell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • Memphis, TN


“My style is warm, steady, and supportive, with a focus on helping you explore what's getting in the way, heal past hurts, and develop practical tools for long‐term well‐being and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jay Stone

Jay Stone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • 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
Tara Seay

Tara Seay

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.7 mi away • Memphis, TN


“My goal is to work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Alex Labrador

Dr. Alex Labrador

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Germantown, TN


“My philosophy of care comes from a holistic approach analyzing your unique situation, psychosocial factors, and how current mental health treatment options can help.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alison Hedges

Alison Hedges

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy is a sacred process- one that offers you a safe, supportive place to show up fully, explore your experiences, cultivate strategies to help in times of anxiety or stress, heal/untangle old wounds, and reconnect with your true self.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Doug Herr

Dr. Doug Herr

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“I have ADHD and understand the struggles firsthand. If you suffer from RSD, as well, (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria), that's also correctable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Maria Bush

Maria Bush

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I believe meaningful change is possible with the right support. My counseling approach is collaborative and focused on setting goals, building skills, gaining insight into your thoughts and beliefs, and working through challenges together. With more than 19 years of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, life transitions, and grief. I’m passionate about helping people learn to love and accept themselves as they are while growing into who they’re becoming.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theresa Powell

Theresa Powell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Katherine Webb

Katherine Webb

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Katherine aims to break that therapy sigma by creating a warm, friendly, inviting environment that feels like you are sitting down with an old friend.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 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
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
Kimberli Matthews

Kimberli Matthews

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“With over 35 years of healthcare experience, I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and mood disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Markesha Woods

Markesha Woods

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe people change when they feel genuinely understood and have tools they can actually use — so I aim to be both a steady, nonjudgmental presence and a practical partner in the work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kayla Deep

Kayla Deep

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chattanooga, TN


“I am a big fan of incorporating Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) into sessions to help you learn skills to tolerate distress from life's many curveballs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aaron Petrie

Aaron Petrie

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I specialize in working with high performers (athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals) who are used to pushing hard and striving for excellence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kamesha Bass

Kamesha Bass

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is warm, genuine, and direct. I provide a space where you can be honest without fear of judgment while working toward a better understanding of yourself, healthier relationships, and meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katelyn Davis

Katelyn Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe we are more than our diagnoses, coping patterns, hardest seasons, or the systems and circumstances that have shaped us.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
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
Dr. Marissa Gray

Dr. Marissa Gray

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe in healing and thriving, not just surviving. Therefore, it is vital that whole body wellness be the goal of each appointment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dr. Allyson Neal

Dr. Allyson Neal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Knoxville, TN


“I take a holistic, strength-based approach to care. When we are struggling, it is easy to forget what we are already doing right, so I start there.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 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
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
Dr. Melissa Porter

Dr. Melissa Porter

Psychologist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My style is warm, direct, supportive, and grounded. I believe therapy works best when it helps you understand yourself more clearly while building the confidence and skills to move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alyssa Brandon

Alyssa Brandon

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have a very collaborative therapy style with clients. I do a lot of education around the various mental health disorders so clients can be empowered to control of their mental health...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Faith James

Faith James

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy is a sacred space where your story and experience is meant to be honored and explored.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Wesley Nichols

Wesley Nichols

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chattanooga, TN


“My approach to therapy is collaboratively identifying where a client wants to be and helping them take steps forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Tracy De Soto

Tracy De Soto

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Feel free to vent, and know that there is at least one safe BIPOC, LGBTQ and super left-y neurodivergent-friendly space where you can talk about alll the crazy and get some qualified support to deal with it.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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
Savannah Hessling

Savannah Hessling

Therapist

Virtual • Brentwood, TN


“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

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Memphis, TN

Number of therapists serving Memphis, TN
There are over 300 therapists in Memphis, 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

Frequently asked questions

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an LGBTQIA Therapist in Memphis

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Memphis starts with identifying someone who offers identity-affirming care and has experience with your specific needs. You may be looking for support with identity, family or relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions. As you compare therapists, look for bios that mention affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or work with LGBTQIA+ communities. These details can help you find a therapist whose training, specialties, and approach align with the care you want.

In a mid-size city like Memphis, affirming therapists may vary by neighborhood, office location, and availability. Virtual appointments can expand your options beyond the closest office while still giving you access to licensed therapists in Tennessee. As you narrow your search, consider whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your schedule, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading profiles can also help you understand how a therapist describes their communication style, what populations they work with, and what to expect in a first session.

Therapy in Memphis can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists, enter your insurance details, and see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before you book. Headway helps you compare therapists by specialty, availability, appointment format, and insurance fit, making it easier to find someone who matches your needs, may be a fit for your insurance, and is ready to take new patients.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.