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LGBT therapists in Tennessee


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Tennessee
Headway empowers LGBTQIA+ individuals in Tennessee to access compassionate, evidence-based mental health care from 294 warm and affirming providers. Take advantage of free intake consultations, insurance coverage, and sessions as soon as next day.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping clients. I am trained in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Brainspotting, Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga.
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.
Hi, I’m Rachel! I’m a therapist who is here to help you take control of your own life, with empathetic and straightforward guidance. You have the answer inside you; sometimes it just takes someone helping move away the clutter. We will work together to uncover old patterns and beliefs that have been holding you back from being your true self.
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.
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.
Hi, I'm Elisa Gitan, a therapist and acupuncturist based out of Nashville, TN. I completed my degree at University of Denver, followed by specialized training in forensics and trauma. I studied with Dr. Robert Hare, the expert in psychopaths which inspired me to work with trauma victims.
I am also hold a Masters of Science in Oriental medicine. I have a strong medical knowledge and interest in integrating mind body therapies.
I believe we are meant to expand and grow throughout the course of our lives. I enjoy helping others overcome barriers and harness their personal power and strengths, to live quality lives.
As an expert in the trauma field, I offer science backed approaches and treatments. Focusing on your own resiliency and strengths, I treat therapy as a collaborative process.
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!
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Tennessee



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 96%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 93%Stress management
- 88%Trauma

- 98%Aetna
- 90%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 70%Ascension Health Plan
- 53%Curative

- 99%English
- 2%Spanish

- 78%Online only
- 22%In-person or online

- 77%Woman
- 22%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 35%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
- 12%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 12%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 4%Psychologist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 46%Family therapy
- 33%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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