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LGBT therapists in Nashville, TN


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Nashville, TN
Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Nashville with affirming, open-minded mental health providers who understand your unique experiences. Our network of 306 licensed providers offers virtual and in-person sessions, with many available as soon as the next day. Through insurance partnerships, clients save an average of 75%, with some paying as low as $0 per session.
My name is Dr. Regina Clark, DSW, LCSW, and I work with children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma and are ready to begin their healing journey. I specialize in trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and play therapy for young children.
In our sessions, you will find a safe, supportive space where you are seen, heard, valued, and never rushed. I believe every person’s story deserves compassion, understanding, and care. My practice is rooted in authenticity, empathy, and a genuine commitment to helping clients navigate life’s challenges while building resilience and emotional wellness.
I do this work because healing can be difficult, but you are not meant to walk through it alone. I believe growth, restoration, and healing are possible, and I am honored to support individuals and families as they move toward hope, balance, and lasting change.
I’m a therapist based in Memphis who works with high-achieving women navigating anxiety, burnout, identity transitions, and complex relationship dynamics. Many of my clients are successful on the outside and exhausted on the inside. They are often the responsible one, the strong one, the reliable one — and quietly overwhelmed.
My work is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based model that helps clients understand and heal the different “parts” of themselves — the driven part, the critical part, the anxious part, the part that feels unseen. I am Level 1 trained in IFS and integrate attachment-informed and trauma-responsive care into my practice.
Hi! My name is Timothy, I'm a licensed professional counselor. I received my Master's in Counseling in 2022, and have been working as a therapist since then. I've specialized in family issues, childhood trauma, and ADHD, as well as helping people through panic attacks and depression.
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!
Hi, I'm Dr. Deborah DeFrieze, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience helping people work through anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, depression, and life's hardest transitions. If anxiety or overwhelm has been running the show lately, I'm here to help you take the reins back — with a warm, honest, and practical approach.
My path to this work has been a rich one. Alongside my social work career, I spent 33 years in public education — as a teacher in both regular and special education, an assistant principal, a principal, and an assistant professor — and I served as a missionary in Africa for 18 months. Those experiences taught me to meet people where they are, across every walk of life and stage of change. I hold a Master of Social Work from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a doctorate in education from the University of Georgia, and I'm also a Licensed Massage Therapist, which deepens my appreciation for the mind-body connection in healing.
I draw on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, tailoring our work to what will help you most.
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.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Nashville, TN



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 100%Stress management
- 96%Anxiety
- 96%Trauma
- 93%PTSD

- 96%Aetna
- 67%Cigna
- 63%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 52%Providence Health Plan
- 48%Ascension

- 100%English
- 7%Spanish
- 4%French
- 4%German
- 4%Hindi

- 100%In-person or online

- 78%Woman
- 22%Man

- 30%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 30%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
- 22%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 15%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Psychologist

- 96%Individual therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 26%Family therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions


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 Nashville
Finding LGBTQIA therapists in Nashville starts with identifying care that is explicitly affirming. An LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist may support concerns related to identity, family or relationship stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or gender exploration. As you compare therapists, look for signs of relevant training or experience, such as affirmative therapy, WPATH-informed care, gender-diverse experience, or listed work with LGBTQIA+ communities. The right fit often comes from both clinical training and the way a therapist describes their approach.
Nashville has a large mental health care market, with options across areas like East Nashville, Midtown, Germantown, and surrounding communities. More choices can make it harder to narrow the search, especially when you want a therapist who understands LGBTQIA+ experiences. Virtual appointments can expand access to affirming care beyond the closest office, while in-person sessions may fit better if location, commute, or a specific therapy setting matters to you. Before booking, review therapist bios for LGBTQIA+ experience, approach to care, availability, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Therapy in Nashville can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before your first appointment. Headway helps you find LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists who are accepting new patients, compare availability, review detailed bios, and see estimated costs after entering your insurance details. From there, you can browse therapists, check fit, and book directly when you’re ready.
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