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LGBT therapists in Sparta, TN

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Sparta, TN

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Sparta with 281 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded mental healthcare. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers experienced in supporting gender and sexual identity concerns, with many offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Becki Livingston

Becki Livingston

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I see my role as a companion on that healing path, so that you no longer have to navigate that alone.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Dennis McLeod

Dr. Dennis McLeod

Psychologist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am passionate about demystifying therapy and creating treatment that meets Black and brown people's needs- especially those burdened with "Being the First"”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brooke Pate

Brooke Pate

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy should feel human: honest, relatable, and rooted in genuine connection rather than pressure or perfection.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Regan Kounlavong

Regan Kounlavong

Therapist

Virtual • Murfreesboro, TN


“I'm especially passionate about supporting people through perinatal mental health challenges and working with those who are neurodivergent.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Rachael Voelker

Rachael Voelker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kingsport, TN


“I excel in helping clients return to their pre-crisis state. So we will discuss how to do this for you!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Dwight Hughes

Dr. Dwight Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Dr. Dwight Arthur Hughes is a spiritually integrated psychotherapist who works with individuals seeking a holistic approach to mental wellness and work-life balance.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Midgley

John Midgley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Murfreesboro, TN


“I blend evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and insight-oriented work with curiosity, humor, and creativity to help clients better understand themselves and create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Katharine Campbell

Dr. Katharine Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I am a LCSW with over 20 years of experience who works with clients as a partner in their healing journey. I have a PhD in Public Affairs with a social work emphasis, and teach issues of ethics, working with complex cases and use of technology. My background is diverse including working in community mental health, hospice and end of life care, oncology and medical issues, as well as working with gender and sexual minorities.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 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 6 insurance carriers
Alex Carey

Alex Carey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brentwood, TN


“I've spent years working with veterans and the military, and I've helped many hundreds of clients navigate stressors, from the unimaginable to the ordinary.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Bradley Bull

Dr. Bradley Bull

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I love helping individuals, couples, and families grow and prosper. My usual approach includes a combination family systems and cognitive behavioral.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jasmine Jones

Dr. Jasmine Jones

Psychologist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I can help clear the fog by teaching skills that help you reach your goals and improve your quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sara Lytle

Sara Lytle

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal is to help my clients find meaning and hope amidst suffering; experience greater awareness and psychological flexibility; and live in alignment with their deepest values.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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 13 insurance carriers
Caitlin Murray

Caitlin Murray

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chattanooga, TN


“I feel I have made the most difference when I can make genuine connections with my clients and we can look for answers or solutions together.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Skyler Baker

Skyler Baker

Therapist

Virtual • Johnson City, TN


“I use a combination of holistic counseling and evidence-based approaches to create a safe, therapeutic space where healing and growth can thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kori Miller

Kori Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am very solution focused, primarily using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, humor and direct communication to assist in teaching clients how to better manage their issues and become the best versions of themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
JoDana Varilek

JoDana Varilek

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to counseling is that it's a learning process where respect and trust are built to develop a partnership between the therapist and client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Denissa Rogers Giles

Denissa Rogers Giles

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“I specialize in holistic, culturally responsive mental health care for anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and emotional regulation.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. SaKarsha Sanchez-Hunter

Dr. SaKarsha Sanchez-Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“When working with Dr. Sanchez-Hunter, clients can expect a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment that encourages openness and honesty.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Logan Cornelison

Logan Cornelison

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe that every individual has inherent strengths that can be powerful catalysts for positive change...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Tracy Coffey

Tracy Coffey

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Fostering a therapeutic relationship built on respect, validation, and autonomy, my clients feel seen and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
April Howell

April Howell

Therapist

Virtual • Chattanooga, TN


“I help people who feel trapped in their own lives—those struggling with depression, unprocessed trauma, and the weight of critical messages they've internalized.”
LGBTQIA+, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brooke LaBarbera

Brooke LaBarbera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“I especially enjoy working with young adults navigating high anxiety, emotion dysregulation, perfectionism, trauma and addiction.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Stivers

Elizabeth Stivers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brentwood, TN


“I feel privileged each time a client or family walks in to my practice... I cherish each opportunity you offer me to walk beside you on your journey toward healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Meredith Steed

Meredith Steed

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, collaborative, and human. I bring empathy, a sense of humor, and a strong focus on building a genuine therapeutic connection. I also believe you should set the pace for counseling — this is your space, and we move in a way that feels right for you.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Weston Crafton

Dr. Weston Crafton

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I work with individuals, couples, and families who are ready for something different. They have spent hours analyzing the problem on their own, and they are open to professional help. I have spent over a decade studying and practicing how to create change. I offer therapy that is built upon a conversation that helps - one that is focused on discovering solutions.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Karen Brimeyer

Karen Brimeyer

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I specialize in anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma, but also recognize there are endless other things that come along with all of those.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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
Holly Luckey

Holly Luckey

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe meaningful change happens when people feel truly seen, supported, and empowered to make choices that align with their values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Leiberh Noel Diaz

Dr. Leiberh Noel Diaz

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Tennessee


“In addition to medication management, he has experience with various psychotherapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, supportive psychotherapy, group therapy, and motivational interviewing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Leigh

Heather Leigh

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients can expect to feel understood and heard. Clients will sometimes receive homework and I often encourage journaling right after a therapy session and throughout the week if they can fit it in.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 6 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 10 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 6 insurance carriers
Jesse Adams

Jesse Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have years of experience working with individuals and families dealing with substance and alcohol use disorders.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Erin Borum

Erin Borum

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I consider the whole person, including physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors, in the assessment and treatment of mental health conditions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mary Salerno

Mary Salerno

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I bring 27 years of experience in the medical field and a deep commitment to supporting mental health and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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