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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Tennessee
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“I believe in creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I like to start the first session after an intake with an activity as I feel it helps facilitate conversation and process feelings around starting therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that healing occurs within the context of supportive relationships and that therapy can provide a space for growth, insight, and lasting transformation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I approach every session from a nonjudgmental, open perspective. Our goal will always be to create highly customized action plans...”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help my clients find meaning and hope amidst suffering; experience greater awareness and psychological flexibility; and live in alignment with their deepest values.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients are able to be heard, without judgement, and to walk away from each session with insight into their own lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My journey from NYPD officer to holistic therapist fuels my passion for helping adults reclaim their inner power.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I help create a validating and supportive environment where clients can develop the skills needed to improve their quality of life and achieve their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Substance use / addiction
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
“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
“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
“My goal is to help you build practical skills to manage anxiety and life's challenges while creating space for self-compassion and meaningful growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 9 insurance carriers
“My primary focus is to build a trusting relationship, so that you feel safe enough to discuss information that may be difficult for you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“It's important to me to provide a non-judgemental space where you can be yourself and focus on setting goals and working on reaching them together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
“My style is warm, honest, and supportive, with a focus on helping you feel heard while also building tools for real change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is grounded in creating an open, affirming, and emotionally safe environment where you can share your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am a specialized trauma therapist trained in EMDR, IFS, Inner Child, Somatic work, and Gottman Couples Therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“Through the lens of Cognitive Behavior Theory, I guide my clients toward self-discovery and transformation, holding them accountable...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe everyone deserves a safe, empathetic, non-judgmental person to talk through their problems with and that humor is a necessary tool for navigating mental health from mood disorders to trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tameka Dennis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has an office located in Murfreesboro TN. Tameka received her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology 2011 from Tennessee State University. She received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University. Tameka started her private practice in 2018. Specialties and Expertise includes Women Issues, Marital and Premarital, Depression, anxiety, Men's issues, grief, self-esteem, stress, and relationship issues.
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“When you step into therapy with me, you will find a collaborative, deeply respectful, and warm space tailored to your unique lived experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ clients, first responders, military folks, and anyone with a complicated relationship to identity, safety, or belonging.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“With 18 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families heal by bridging the gap between the mind and the body.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I practice from a philosophy of empowering my clients to achieve balance with their mental and emotional health and to maintain healthy boundaries that support their well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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
“I am LGBTQ+ affirming, sex-positive, and kink-friendly, and I welcome diverse identities and relationship structures...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I offer support and guidance—even gently challenging you at times—but you will be the one who decides what course of action you want to take with your life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered. I believe in using mindfulness-based coping strategies...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Kruger PMHNP-BC. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -Board Certified. Attended Lincoln Memorial University for Nursing School and King College for Masters of Science in Nursing to obtain my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree in Knoxville Tennessee. I have experience and passion for working with adolescent and teen patients. I have worked with the youth population in multiple capacities for many years. I also have experience treating all age populations for symptoms related to mild to severe depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant disorder, anxiety, agoraphobia and divorce trauma recovery.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe in the healing power of the therapist-client relationship, grounded in honesty and self-awareness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
I am passionate about helping clients find their voice to put words to their unique experiences. I approach each session with compassionate curiosity to provide you with a safe space to show up as your most authentic self. I hope that you feel seen, heard, understood, and accepted. I am enthusiastic about seeing my clients move towards health and healing. I consider it an honor and a privilege to support you throughout our work together.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that healing happens when we feel safe enough to be honest.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Tennessee
Number of therapists serving Tennessee
282+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 94%Stress management
- 90%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 90%Cigna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 60%Ascension
- 54%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
- 100%English
- 3%Spanish
- 1%German
How they see their clients
- 79%Online only
- 20%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
Provider gender
- 79%Woman
- 20%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 35%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
- 14%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 36%Family therapy
- 31%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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