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LGBT therapists in Johnson City, TN

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Johnson City, TN

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Johnson City with affirming providers who understand gender identity and sexual orientation concerns. Access talk therapy and medication management through 60K+ licensed providers nationally, with sessions available virtually or in-person. Many clients save up to 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.

Matthew Fuller

Matthew Fuller

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I empower patients by leaning on nonjudgmental, positive regard, building strong rapport and trust with patients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Josh Cochran

Josh Cochran

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients describe me as calm, relatable, and easy to talk to — someone who listens without judgment and helps you make sense of what's going on in your world.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jeigh Billingy

Jeigh Billingy

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“As a trauma-focused Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have over a decade of experience working with trauma, substance use, motivation, members of the LGBTQ and/or BIPOC community, families, athletes, Veterans and first responders.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Katrina Hall

Katrina Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“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
Ashley Sharpe

Ashley Sharpe

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am laid back and client centered in my approach. I am good at providing a safe space for clients to grow and meet their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lynde Ross

Lynde Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


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.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aaron Petrie

Aaron Petrie

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I specialize in working with high performers (athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals) who are used to pushing hard and striving for excellence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Faith James

Faith James

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy is a sacred space where your story and experience is meant to be honored and explored.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Heather Gregg

Heather Gregg

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, trauma-informed mental health care to adolescents and adults. Value building a trusting therapeutic relationship and meeting clients where they are. I use both medication and supportive therapy to help clients manage anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress, and life transitions. Believing that healing happens when people feel heard, understood, and empowered to take steps toward change at their own pace.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Martin

Hannah Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chattanooga, TN


“I am a clinical social worker passionate about helping you reach your goals, find solutions, or helping you cope when there just isn't a solution.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Khelsea Walker

Khelsea Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“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
Katherine Webb

Katherine Webb

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


“Katherine aims to break that therapy sigma by creating a warm, friendly, inviting environment that feels like you are sitting down with an old friend.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jacquelyn Kurkjian

Jacquelyn Kurkjian

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal is to help you build a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and aligned with your values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amy Edwards

Amy Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Together, we'll look at how your current thoughts and habits might be holding you back, and then build a practical, step-by-step game plan to help you reach the specific goals you care about most.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrea Willoughby Taylor

Andrea Willoughby Taylor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“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
Rebecca Kee

Rebecca Kee

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


“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
Jennifer Ladd

Jennifer Ladd

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“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
Brian Dixon

Brian Dixon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Goodlettsville, TN


“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
Jedediah Wilson

Jedediah Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is simple: no stuffy therapy sessions or rigid protocols - just genuine, relaxed conversations that help you confront the issues that are holding you back.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Regina Clark

Dr. Regina Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


My name is Dr. Regina Clark, DSW, LCSW, and I work with children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma and are ready to begin their healing journey. I specialize in trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and play therapy for young children.

In our sessions, you will find a safe, supportive space where you are seen, heard, valued, and never rushed. I believe every person’s story deserves compassion, understanding, and care. My practice is rooted in authenticity, empathy, and a genuine commitment to helping clients navigate life’s challenges while building resilience and emotional wellness.

I do this work because healing can be difficult, but you are not meant to walk through it alone. I believe growth, restoration, and healing are possible, and I am honored to support individuals and families as they move toward hope, balance, and lasting change.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Jennifer Hunter

Dr. Jennifer Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I will help you explore the underlying conditions that may be impacting your ability to put yourself first and move forward.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kizzy Rogers

Kizzy Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients often describe my style as calming, authentic, and empowering. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust, transparency, and collaboration.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
George Taylor

George Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes therapy should feel safe, human, and a little less intimidating.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Highfill

Paul Highfill

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have learned that sitting in the "stuckness" with clients is the best way to find the freedom to do something different.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Bell

Susan Bell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Memphis, TN


“My style is warm, steady, and supportive, with a focus on helping you explore what's getting in the way, heal past hurts, and develop practical tools for long‐term well‐being and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Savannah Fyfe

Savannah Fyfe

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“With 18 years in behavioral health, I help adults manage anxiety, recover from substance use, and navigate major life transitions with practical, real-world strategies.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Tamayo

Angela Tamayo

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


Hi, I’m Angela, a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maryland and Tennessee via telehealth. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish and specialize in working with children ages 11 and up, teens, and adults. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, ADHD and ASD and life transitions, and I have a warm, grounded style that helps clients feel safe and understood. My background includes extensive experience with youth and families, and I integrate evidence-based modalities such as CBT, Exposure-Based approaches, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and trauma-informed care.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Benton Ashe

Benton Ashe

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe everyone has the capacity to heal — most people have simply never been handed the right tools, or the space to use them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shelley Shipley

Shelley Shipley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Gallatin, TN


“My approach to care is grounded in holistic, person-centered principles, with a strong emphasis on medication management and individualized treatment planning.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kimberli Matthews

Kimberli Matthews

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“With over 35 years of healthcare experience, I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and mood disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Doug Herr

Dr. Doug Herr

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“I have ADHD and understand the struggles firsthand. If you suffer from RSD, as well, (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria), that's also correctable.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shay Groenewold

Dr. Shay Groenewold

Psychologist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Using an individualized, nonjudgmental approach, I will work with you collaboratively on building support, creating healthy independence, developing self-compassion and self-acceptance...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Venisha Freeman

Venisha Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • Memphis, TN


My current treatment focuses/ training are for perinatal mental health, and Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT). I'm passionate about working with the BIPOC population, LGBTQ+ population, teens, young adults, and older as they learn how to navigate life’s challenges and transitions. I'm dedicated to working with those of various backgrounds and walks of life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Simonpeter Emokpaire

Dr. Simonpeter Emokpaire

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Memphis, TN


“He empowers his clients with the tools to be in control, advocate for themselves and make well-informed treatment decisions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shawn Yantis

Shawn Yantis

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


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
Kathryn Kelly

Kathryn Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I see the counselor/client relationship as a partnership based on genuineness, empathy, and active collaboration.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Heather Boyd

Heather Boyd

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


“Clients often tell me they feel seen and validated by my warm presence and open minded approach to therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andria Howard

Andria Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I actively listen, as well as respond and confront when necessary. I believe if you knew all the answers, then you wouldn't be here.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexa Borrows

Alexa Borrows

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal is to empower you to identify and overcome personal obstacles that are preventing you from getting the most out of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsea Green

Chelsea Green

Therapist

Virtual • Jonesborough, TN


“I believe that no one is beyond repair or without hope, and with support and re-connection to what matters most we can hold tight to a vision of wholeness and wellbeing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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