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LGBT therapists in Asheville, NC

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Asheville, NC

Headway's 704 providers in North Carolina include compassionate therapists ready to support LGBTQIA individuals navigating identity, relationships, and mental wellness. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, often within two weeks, with free consultations to find your perfect fit.

Riley McHenry

Riley McHenry

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a safe and inviting space for you to feel comfortable to talk about anything and everything.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Helene Zahn-Chilberg

Helene Zahn-Chilberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wilmington, NC


“Helene specializes in the integration of body, mindful awareness, holistic practices, and evidence-based practices toward empowering clients to have clarity around what they know.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Clodagh O' Herlihy

Clodagh O' Herlihy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Raleigh, NC


“She has an integrative approach with which she incorporates body mind and spirit or attitude in her work.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evelyn Stewart

Evelyn Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“YOU are the expert of your life. I believe healing happens when we honor your lived experience and reconnect with your inner wisdom.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Devin Young

Devin Young

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My expertise includes trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavior management, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship issues through a predominantly Cognitive Behavior Therapy approach. As a queer female, I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community.


I specialize in treating trauma, with extensive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy to treat youth and Cognitive Processing Therapy for adults.


LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Washington

Stephanie Washington

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is nonjudgmental, collaborative and active, and I enjoy getting to know my clients and working with you to create positive changes...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Liam Cudmore

Liam Cudmore

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My path to becoming a therapist is rooted in lived experience. Claiming joy and authenticity—as a sober, trans, kinky, non-monogamous, bisexual person—has taken time, intention, and community. I’ve moved through fear, people-pleasing, relapse, and grief, and found healing in therapy and holistic recovery spaces that reminded me who I was when I couldn’t see it myself.

I believe we’re all doing our best with the tools we have, and that therapy can offer space to build new ones—tools for feeling more, hiding less, and showing up in ways that feel true. My style is collaborative, steady, and grounded in care that doesn’t shy away from depth.

I earned my MSW from Columbia University in 2015 and began my career in home-based family therapy at NY Foundling. I later supported LGBTQIA+ youth at the LGBT Center and joined Dulcinea Pitagora’s group practice before founding my own. I continue to offer clinical supervision to social work interns at the LGBT Center.

After 11 years in NYC, I moved to the Hudson Valley to live among trees, rescue dogs, and small-town queer community. Outside of session, I’m often on a trail, on my yoga mat, or watching the birds from my porch.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Tammy Bentley

Dr. Tammy Bentley

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe the connection between a client and therapist is so important. I have been a therapist for the past 20 years.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kelci Schaeffer

Kelci Schaeffer

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, supported, and able to build more authentic, fulfilling connections with yourself and others.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Angie Douma

Angie Douma

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“You're the author and expert in your life story. The backstory: your family, culture, sexuality, chosen tribe, and politics significantly impact how your story will unfold.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephanie Gooding

Stephanie Gooding

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and life transitions in a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Katherine Sciacca

Katherine Sciacca

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“The therapy room is our laboratory. It is a place where we explore possibilities, deconstruct illusions, and release what we no longer want to carry with us.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christina Miller

Christina Miller

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi, I’m Christina. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps teens, families, and adults navigate anxiety, trauma, and life’s high-stress seasons. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and supported — a place where you don’t have to hold it all together or figure things out alone.

In addition to private practice, I work in community crisis response, supporting individuals and families during difficult or overwhelming situations. This experience helps me stay calm, practical, and focused on what truly helps when life feels heavy.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Luke Hayslip

Luke Hayslip

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I offer a safe, welcoming space for queer, trans, and non-binary individuals. My approach is trauma-informed and client-centered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
William McCarthy

William McCarthy

Therapist

Virtual • Black Mountain, NC


“William's approach to therapy involves listening, emotional support, story, education, informed decision making, and practical application.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Catherine Montgomery

Catherine Montgomery

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to provide a space where you can pause and untangle what's beneath the surface - without pressure, fixing, or doing it the "right" way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bernard Shalvey

Bernard Shalvey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cornelius, NC


“Establishing trust and creating a safe, judgment free, counseling relationship is very important and will allow us to explore various concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Linda Hydro

Linda Hydro

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“With over 25 years in women's health and mental health care, I specialize in maternal mental health from a place of deep clinical experience—not just theory.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Lippel

Jennifer Lippel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe building a therapeutic relationship with each client is key to developing the person-centered treatment plan that will be able to grow and produce desired outcomes.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Marielle McDermott

Marielle McDermott

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Wilmington, NC


“I believe mental health treatment is most effective when we look at the whole person—not just symptoms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrianna Wilson

Adrianna Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a genuine, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapist who truly values the strength it takes to seek support.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelcey Nichols

Kelcey Nichols

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Authenticity is essential to my therapy approach. In our sessions, you decide what works for your lifestyle.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Megan Smith

Megan Smith

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


**** I take BCBS, Aetna, & Cigna****

Hi, I’m Megan. I’m really glad you’re here. I’m a licensed therapist who cares deeply about helping people feel more grounded, understood, and connected to themselves again. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, grieving, or just trying to make sense of things, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I show up with compassion, curiosity, and a pace that meets you where you are.

I work with people navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, and the quiet heaviness that builds over time. My goal is to create a space where you can be fully yourself, even when life feels messy, uncertain, or heavier than you expected.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyn Rodd

Carolyn Rodd

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I bring a holistic, strength-based approach that is solution oriented and focuses on your overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michele Walker

Michele Walker

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in identity exploration and development; trauma and PTSD; and overall improving quality of life through acceptance, understanding, empowerment, and accountability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Dr. Ehsan Shabahang

Dr. Ehsan Shabahang

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that therapy should be as unique as you are. I seek to tailor my sessions to meet your needs...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tristin Fouche

Tristin Fouche

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I work with people who are used to holding a lot — being the strong one, the reliable one, the one who figures it out — and are ready to slow down and reconnect with themselves in a real way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Suzanne Dumas

Suzanne Dumas

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that we are gifted with brains that can heal from within. Holding space for that healing, I will walk with you every step of the way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tonia Locklear

Tonia Locklear

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I utilize an integrative approach blending different but complimentary theories in order to work with my client in the most effective way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sarah Mitchell

Sarah Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • Fleetwood, NC


“I'm a warm, down-to-earth therapist who believes healing feels possible when you feel truly seen and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Laura Camilo

Laura Camilo

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


I am a bilingual clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma, depression, and anxiety. My practice is built on a fundamental belief: you possess the internal power to reflect on your life, understand yourself from new perspectives, and integrate meaningful changes.

I am the co-director of Cohoba, a nonprofit operating as a community arts and mental health hub in the VAPA Center: you can visit www.cohoba.org for more information.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Maryann Reuter

Dr. Maryann Reuter

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that prioritizing emotional health and wellness is essential for creating a strong foundation upon which a fulfilled and satisfying life can be built.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Vinson

Taylor Vinson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of North Carolina. I have experience working with borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, chronic illness, and life transitions. I use a blend of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused techniques to support your specific needs; whether that’s managing emotional intensity, reducing self-destructive patterns, or finding stability.

Healing may not be linear, and may even be a little messy, but it is possible- I invite you to reach out when you’re ready to take that next step.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maddie Clemens

Maddie Clemens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, NC


A defining part of my therapy work is that I provide highly-personalized psychotherapy services for each of my clients. With almost 7 years of experience, I have tailored my focus on trauma and complex trauma in adults. Whether we use EMDR or talk-therapy, it is my goal as a therapist to learn about your story, witness you in your present reality, and help you build a more hopeful future.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Jenkins

April Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I help women rediscover their identity, unlock their potential, and stand on the unshakable foundation of self-love and purpose.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lissette Torres

Lissette Torres

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Healing becomes possible when we honor the whole person — mind, body, and soul — and work in synergy toward change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jameshia Hunter

Jameshia Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach, integrating evidence-based practices while honoring each client's unique experiences and values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chaney Landgraf

Chaney Landgraf

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Greenville, NC


“I am dedicated to getting to know you, your background, and your needs to create a custom plan to help you meet your health goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Shukairo Baker

Dr. Shukairo Baker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“My approach to providing care is holistic and client-centered, ensuring that each individual receives tailored support based on their unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Colin Bergeson

Colin Bergeson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Greenville, NC


“I believe we are all unique in our own circumstances. I do not believe a one size fits all approach works and I use a variety of treatment approaches to find the right fit for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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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 a Therapist in Asheville

Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Asheville starts with identifying what kind of support matters most to you. Some people are looking for help with anxiety, depression, or relationship concerns in a setting where their identity is understood and respected. Others may want focused support around coming out, gender identity, minority stress, or experiences with discrimination. Knowing your priorities can help you narrow your search to providers with relevant experience.

Asheville has a strong LGBTQIA+ community, and many licensed therapists and psychiatrists in the area specialize in affirming care. Look for providers who explicitly list LGBTQIA+ support as a specialty, and read their bios to understand their approach and background. A free phone consultation — offered by many providers on Headway — can help you gauge whether a provider is the right match before committing to a session.

Therapy in Asheville can be expensive without coverage, but using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find an affirming provider who fits both your needs and your budget.

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