Skip to main content
Headway

Book LGBT-friendly therapy, covered by insurance

LGBT therapists in South Carolina

Therapist and patient in a therapy session
Calculator Illustration
Get a cost estimate
People with insurance pay as low as $0 per session through Headway

Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in South Carolina

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals across South Carolina with 350 licensed, affirming providers who offer compassionate, open-minded care. Access talk therapy and medication management virtually or in-person, with sessions potentially as low as $0 through insurance coverage.

Dr. Melissa Garrett-Moultrie

Dr. Melissa Garrett-Moultrie

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My counseling style is warm, direct, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Amani Mungo

Dr. Amani Mungo

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My style of therapy utilized looks like a creative mix of cognitive, behavioral and reality approaches with a big dose of humor and warmth added into the mix.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Fayth Hope

Fayth Hope

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My style is grounded, supportive, and culturally responsive, and I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can be fully yourself while also being challenged toward growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Crystal Martinez

Crystal Martinez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Columbia, SC


My background is in all aspects of mental health and substance abuse.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jennifer Weyant

Jennifer Weyant

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I strive to create a space where you can feel safe, respected, and truly heard as we work together toward growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Hutton England

Hutton England

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My approach is warm, curious, and collaborative. I often draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS)...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jada Williams

Jada Williams

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I take a straightforward yet gentle approach to therapy — honest and direct, but always grounded in compassion and respect.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jean Kraljev

Jean Kraljev

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My approach is eclectic because everyone needs something a little different. But the priority is that we create a safe space for you to explore the issues that are affecting you!”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brett Leach

Brett Leach

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I was trained to utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy, and I've had much experience in counseling individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as substance-use disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Marlo Wilson

Marlo Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I like being able to connect with my clients in a warm, empathetic, and comfortable way so that we can decide the best plan of action for our time together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Paisley Taylor

Paisley Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor and a certified yoga instructor. I love working with clients that are motivated to change and become the best version of themselves! I enjoy working with clients that are ready to break unhealthy habits and unlearn negative thoughts and behaviors that keep us away from our true happiness and identity.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacy Maloney

Stacy Maloney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Myrtle Beach, SC


“I like to note that I am more direct than passive in my therapy sessions which I have found my clients appreciate.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laurie Tomlin

Laurie Tomlin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Summerville, SC


“I have advanced training working with complex trauma, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQIA+ issues, minority groups, African American men, and spiritual conflict.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jodi Calfee

Jodi Calfee

Therapist

Virtual • Bluffton, SC


Hello and thank you for your interest! I’ve been working as a clinician for 30 years and have been heavily trained through various working environments, along with bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee and a masters degree from South University in Professional Counseling. I’ve had various credentials throughout my professional development, including a masters in addiction counseling, also certified as a emotional freedom technique practitioner, and also certified animal assisted therapist I have extensive knowledge in trauma, grief and anxiety. I’m holistic in nature, but do have specific modalities that I use such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, client centered care, trauma informed care, along with mind and body techniques, such as somatic exercise and creative outlets .

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shaina Lester

Shaina Lester

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I am dedicated to fostering healing environments where individuals feel safe to explore their identities and life experiences without fear of judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Hailey Lathom

Hailey Lathom

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I truly make a commitment to be in this journey with you and will meet you where you are in life, without judgement...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shakia Brisbon Steele

Shakia Brisbon Steele

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My approach is person-centered as I want to make this therapeutic experience as personable as possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shakiyah Demelien

Shakiyah Demelien

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I specialize in helping individuals like you understand what is creating distress in their lives. I do this through a person-centered approach alongside using CBT.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tinika Prince

Tinika Prince

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


With over 14 years of dedicated experience, Tinika provides a compassionate and inclusive space for individuals navigating life’s most complex emotional landscapes. Specializing in sexual trauma recovery, gender identity, and LGBTQ+ affirming care, Tinika understands that healing is not a one-size-fits-all process.

Their practice is rooted in a holistic philosophy, looking beyond symptoms to honor the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. By blending an open-minded perspective with solution-focused modalities, Tinika helps clients move through depression and anxiety toward a life of authenticity and resilience. Whether you are seeking to reclaim your narrative after trauma or exploring the nuances of your identity, Tinika offers a partnership built on safety, respect, and clinical excellence.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Lints

Allison Lints

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


Hey, my name is Alli! I consider myself to be a grounded individual who understands the human experience and just how painful it is at times. However, I have complete trust in my clients' ability to heal themselves & build a more satisfying life with proper support. I do not believe in a cold & detached professional relationship with my clients. I practice professional immediacy, meaning I will interact with you & your story in a healing manner as we explore your life together.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Michelle Fox

Dr. Michelle Fox

Therapist

Virtual • Lamar, SC


“My approach is client-centered conversational and honest. I can use traditional methods and non-traditional, whatever the client needs to get them where they want to be on this part of their journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Laly Rodriguez

Dr. Laly Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My approach is structured, practical, and focused on giving you tools you can actually use in real life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Courtnie Vargas-Rodriguez

Courtnie Vargas-Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I don't use a "1 size fits all" therapeutic approach and try to work with the client where they are at.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chelsey Klein

Chelsey Klein

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I can offer a safe space to process and internally resolve the heaviness of everyday life with unconditional positive regard as well as tools to manage daily stressors using a bottom up approach that will include coping skills and trauma processing...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Fernanda Ordonez

Fernanda Ordonez

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I provide a safe environment where I incorporate empathy, encouragement, and laughter as part of the therapy process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Ball

Elizabeth Ball

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Carolina


Hello, it's nice to meet you! My name is Elizabeth Ball. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with many years of experience providing mental health medication management and/or therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked in a variety of inpatient, residential and outpatient settings. Mental health care is not only my profession but a passion. I look forward to working with you to help you meet your goals!

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kellyn Brooks

Kellyn Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“We'll help you learn to regulate your nervous system after trauma or chronic stress, learn to prioritize your self-care, and approach relationships with enhanced greater connection, presence, and authenticity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tandi Fortier

Tandi Fortier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Greenville, SC


Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20-year of experience in Mental Health. Has worked in Outpatient and Inpatient settings.

Specialized in PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, MDD, Schizophrenia and Adjustment disorders.

Spravato (Esketamine) treatment available in the practice.

Accepting new patients.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Zell

Sarah Zell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Columbia, SC


“I am committed to helping clients develop and maintain better relationships with their friends, neighbors, family members, and co-workers.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tennille Woodard Mitchell

Tennille Woodard Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • Spartanburg, SC


“My clinical approach is to walk alongside clients through the "shenanigans" of life with a relaxed, genuine and straight-forward approach.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Angela Massey

Angela Massey

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I take a holistic approach to therapy, recognizing that trauma and emotional distress affect both the mind and body.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Demah Payne

Dr. Demah Payne

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“In our sessions, you can expect a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Green-Soto

Andrea Green-Soto

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My method of therapy is primarily holistic and integrative. I have 10+ years of experience working with young adults as they enter different phases of their lives, as well as families in distress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vivia Williams

Vivia Williams

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“Since I have experienced my own struggles with trauma, I find myself being drawn to helping people who experience this as well.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Eliza Mrvan

Eliza Mrvan

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I approach sessions with empathy, warmth, and humor so that clients can feel safe and comfortable in the therapeutic alliance.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Candice Thompson

Candice Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Charleston, SC


La vida se mueve en olas. Life moves in waves. I started Olas Therapy because I am passionate about supporting children, teens, adults, and families in navigating trauma, big emotions, and identity exploration with a holistic and personalized approach- helping clients ride life’s waves with resilience and connection. I provide services in Spanish and English, and I love working with kids of all ages. I am particularly interested in supporting caregivers in navigating parental challenges to foster a healthy parent-child relationship and promoting healthy sexuality across the lifespan.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Bailey

David Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My experience has been with adolescents and young and emerging adults in psychiatric care, child-welfare, eating disorder treatment, and the prison system.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dana Gates

Dana Gates

Therapist

Virtual • Columbia, SC


“I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT), so my approach will be based on DBT interventions such as learning skills to be more effective in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Zeakela McRae

Zeakela McRae

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“Be warned, I will bring my entire goofy, bubbly self into our sessions so expect to laugh along the way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamesha Williams

Jamesha Williams

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I am passionate about what I do, because I have seen this work be transformative - with the necessary ingredients of willingness, dedication, an open mind, and consistency, I will be there to help guide you to a deeper understanding of yourself and...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Frequently asked questions

Therapy Chair

Happy patient looking away

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.

Find a provider - your way

Use left and right arrow keys to switch tabs. Press Shift+Tab to return to the tab list from links in the selected tab.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.