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LGBT therapists in Raleigh, NC

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Raleigh, NC

Connect with LGBTQIA-affirming therapists in Raleigh who provide culturally competent care. Headway's 704 providers are available for virtual or in-person sessions, with many open appointments within two weeks and support through insurance coverage.

Rebeca Carvajal Valdes

Rebeca Carvajal Valdes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlotte, NC


“I provide a calm, structured, and creative space for healing. As an art therapist and trauma informed counselor, I help people process trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions through conversations, body-brain awareness, and the creative process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Rikli

Heather Rikli

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I utilize several treatment modalities to help achieve your goals. My primary approaches included Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and Solution Focused therapies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Robert Holmes

Robert Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is strength based, person centered. You take control of a session, direct therapy, goals, and interventions to suit you that work for you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Jackson

Courtney Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that we all have a story and finding that safe space in life can make all the difference in one's healing journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kate Sweatt

Kate Sweatt

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I work with individuals who often feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or burnout — especially those figuring out who they are, what they want, and how to make space for themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shatira Champion

Shatira Champion

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“She is seasoned in community counseling, addressing issues of adjustment, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, work/life balance, etc.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Natalie DeSisto

Natalie DeSisto

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I create a safe, compassionate, and warm environment and act as a guide for you to come home to yourself, your wisdom, and your trust in yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kyria Mabiala

Kyria Mabiala

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I offer a collaborative approach that's tailored to your unique experiences. Together, we can identify patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and build practical skills to help you improve your mental well being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Courtney March

Courtney March

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“I believe in a holistic approach to therapy and infuses her strengths of love, humor, gratitude, spirituality, and love of learning during sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tambgra Broadaway

Tambgra Broadaway

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I utilize an integrative approach combining traditional therapy, such as CBT and mindfulness-based techniques...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Megan English

Megan English

Therapist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


“I am a skills-based, solution-focused therapist, meaning that I focus on how to make things better in your life currently...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ashley Quinones

Ashley Quinones

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“My approach is person-centered and solution-focused, emphasizing collaboration, strengths, and practical tools that support meaningful change...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brit Klepac

Brit Klepac

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Asheville, NC


“I bring a creative approach to my therapy practice by blending talk therapy with drawing, painting, collaging, writing, and other art processes to help you experience, express, and understand your emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Nathan Usey

Nathan Usey

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi, and welcome! I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. My name is Nate, and I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey. Healing and growth are possible—sometimes it starts with just one small step forward.

A little about me: I hold a Master’s in Social Work, a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. My passion is helping people who are hurting find hope, strength, and clarity. If you’re here, it likely means you’re ready for change, and that’s a courageous first step. Let’s begin this work together.

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

Ashlynn Reed

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Welcome! My name is Ashlynn. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of NC. My work helps people with various mental and behavioral health concerns such as: depression, anxiety, co- occurring disorders, etc. to cope with their experiences and make changes to improve their health and wellbeing. I generally work with people on improving stress, improving interpersonal skills/relationships, increasing motivation for change, and increasing self- awareness. I believe in the importance and impact of intersectional identity (race/gender/class) and use a multicultural approaches to therapy.

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LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
The Ship Group Bhcs

The Ship Group Bhcs

Therapist

Virtual • Concord, NC


“I am a deeply empathetic, genuine, and inquisitive person, and truly enjoy getting to know my clients and listening to their life stories.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Audra Vann

Audra Vann

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I have devoted extra time to Impact Therapy, which provides the client with immediate support and constant feedback. We don't waste time, and client wellbeing is the focus of each session. I've also completed Level II NARM training for clients with severe/complex trauma, and I look forward to using these models to provide the best possible outcome.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anna Pendrey

Anna Pendrey

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Using a warm, direct, and eclectic approach, we work to regulate the stress response and process unresolved trauma at its root.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Candace Coston

Candace Coston

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have worked with children, teens, adults as well as people with dual diagnoses of mental health and developmental disability.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Myranda-Lynn Body

Myranda-Lynn Body

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm a warm, open‐minded therapist who believes people grow best when they feel truly seen and supported.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Brunner

Paul Brunner

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have been working in mental health for the past 25 years and retired from the federal government in 2025.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kim Gray

Kim Gray

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I hold a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in Conflict Studies and Dispute Resolution from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I also hold a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, with honors of distinction from Capella University. I am a trained mediator who loves the opportunity to allow clients to be exactly who they are, while they figure out who they want to be.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsea Korynta

Chelsea Korynta

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strongly believe that everyone deserves joy and fulfillment, no matter what hand you've been dealt.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Gora

Erin Gora

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Erin Gora, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience supporting individuals and families through the challenges of aging, illness, caregiving, grief, and life transitions. Her background includes work in behavioral health, dementia care, palliative care, and medical social work across hospital, hospice, and community settings.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Plano

Sarah Plano

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is client-centered, supportive, and practical. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Danelle Kiziah

Danelle Kiziah

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a background in school counseling and emotional wellness support for children, teens, and adults. I work with clients navigating anxiety, stress, ADHD, life transitions, identity development, and family or relationship challenges. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported. I value collaboration and use an integrative approach to tailor therapy to each person's needs, strengths, and goals.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Johndro

Amy Johndro

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that therapeutic work is grounded in compassion, cultural humility, and a belief in each person's innate capacity for healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sophia Davis

Sophia Davis

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use an integrative approach to therapy informed by interpersonal, strengths-based, cognitive-behavioral, harm reduction, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive perspectives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenna Snyder

Jenna Snyder

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I want to help you determine those barriers, break them down and create goals that are realistic and manageable.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Heather Lockey

Heather Lockey

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use a strengths-based approach, helping clients identify and use their strengths to meet their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmine Warren

Jasmine Warren

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlotte, NC


“I am committed to being authentic, empathetic and unconditionally accepting of who you are, while also challenging you to become the best version of yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kim Knoeller

Kim Knoeller

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I provide a safe space for digging deep, bridging the subconscious and the conscious, and for true and lasting healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sesaney Green

Sesaney Green

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion, offering support as we explore your path to healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph McIntosh

Joseph McIntosh

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I help individuals and couples develop healthier communication patterns, regulate emotions, and rebuild trust.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cynthia Fullwood-fleck

Cynthia Fullwood-fleck

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey—one where you show up as your authentic self and know that you'll be supported every step of the way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Noella Dowers

Noella Dowers

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I offer an individualized yet evidenced based approach to therapy, combining my belief that we all need different things to grow and develop with sound empirical theories of therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Vic Johnson

Dr. Vic Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a licensed doctoral level therapist who specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma, depression, and anxiety. My practice is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for those struggling with emotional and psychological challenges. Together, we will work toward building resilience, restoring balance, and improving your overall well-being.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Trina Goodwin

Trina Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I embrace the philosophy of meeting people where they are and helping them navigate challenges with a nonjudgmental, honest and direct approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Amaya Wallace

Amaya Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I take a person-centered, collaborative approach, meeting you where you are and honoring your unique experiences and strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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 a Therapist in Raleigh

Finding an LGBTQIA-affirming therapist in Raleigh starts with knowing what kind of support matters most to you. Whether you're working through anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or experiences tied to your identity — like coming out, navigating family dynamics, or processing minority stress — look for a licensed provider who has specific experience with LGBTQIA+ clients. Providers on Headway have self-identified their specialties, so you can read their bios to understand their approach and background before reaching out.

Raleigh has a broad range of mental health providers, from licensed clinical mental health counselors and clinical social workers to psychologists and psychiatrists. If you're considering medication management alongside talk therapy, a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner may be the right fit. Narrowing your options by session format — virtual or in-person — and by what feels most important to you can make the search more manageable.

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

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