Psychological Services

Psychological Services

All of the mental health providers have submitted a written statement that they are LGBT-affirming therapists and have agreed to practice in ways that are supportive of the LGBT community. Please use their descriptions to guide you in selecting the best provider for your needs.

Wake County
Durham County
Orange County
Lee County
Eastern NC
Western NC

WAKE COUNTY

Betsy Rankin Allen, LCSW
	Kiddie Kottage Therapy 5842 Faringdon Place, Raleigh, NC 27609-3930 919-274-3500 I see a lot of young children and some teenagers. I have worked with children who have issues with their sexual identity. I help all clients explore their feelings and help them recognize their inner conflicts and work with them and their family to come to some resolution about choices pertaining to their lifestyle. I have worked with children as young as 5 who were experiencing distress about their gender and have helped them and/or their extended family to come to a peaceful place about their issues.
Annette C. Baker, PhD
	Baker Clinical Services, PA 10931 Raven Ridge Road, Suite 109. Raleigh, NC 27614 919.841.5555 www.bakerclinical.com Baker Clinical Services has offered individual sessions and couples sessions to lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients for over 20 years. We are not on any insurance panels; therefore, treatment is conducted as we deem appropriate, not as the insurance company dictates. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. For patients who want to file health insurance, we provide a completed insurance form upon check-out at each session.
Lucy Daniels, Ph.D.
	629 Oberlin Rd. Raleigh, NC 27605 919-755-6902 I’ve read the list of guidelines for working with LGB clients and believe that my practice is in keeping with them. Therefore, I would appreciate being on your referral list. Since I regard specialized knowledge and experience as needed to work with transgender clients, I would not regard myself as an appropriate therapist in such cases.
Susan B. Dawson, LCSW
	547 Keisler Drive, Suite 104, Cary, N. C. 27518 919-367-0807 www.susanbdawson.com I am a gay friendly therapist serving clients 18 and older. I prefer referrals for gay and lesbian clients. I have provided therapy for clients just beginning the coming out process as well as clients in committed, long term relationships. My practice provides individual and couples therapy. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, stress management, and physical illness/disease management. I am trained in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems theory.
Ellen M. Condelli, MSW, LCSW
	146 Wind Chime Court, Raleigh, NC 27615 919-539-7551 www.integratedhealthcarellc.com I am a sole practitioner but part of a cooperative network of therapists called Integrated Health Care Services. I serve individuals and couples and have specialized training in aging, caregiving, grief work and adult ADHD. I accept insurance such as BCBS, MHN, United Healthcare, Medicare, Multi Plan as well as several EAP plans and will offer a sliding scale for private pay if needed. I have worked with a number of gay/lesbian clients but have limited experience with transgender issues.
Tasha Gaskins, MSW
	Life Resources of NC 8380 Six Forks Road Suite 102, Raleigh NC 27615 (919) 896-8520 www.lrofnc.com Life Resources of NC provides Individual, Family and Group counseling services, Psychiatric and Psychological services, Speech Therapy and Child/Adult/Family Yoga. We are committed to enhancing the lives of everyone we work with and ensuring all aspects of each individual and family are taken care of both physically and emotionally. Life Resources of NC accepts Medicaid, NC Health Choice, self pay and sliding scale fees.
Julie H. Gillen, LCSW
	1405 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27605 919-606-3654 www.JulieHGillen.com I especially enjoy working with clients ages 18 and over who are going through difficult life transitions, struggling with relationship issues, low self-esteem, problematic behavior patterns (codependency, ACOA, alcohol, eating issues), family dysfunction, worry, anxiety, depression or, are in pain, feeling stuck, or simply want to move in a new direction with their life. I do not currently work with couples and do not have direct experience with transgender issues.
Gayle Gonzalez-Johnson, LCSW, ACSW, MSW
	West Wake Office Center 531 Keisler Drive, Suite 203, Cary NC 27518 919.816.0009 gayle.biz@gmail.com www.GayleGonzalezJohnson.com Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering caring, competent, and compassionate therapeutic empowerment in a confidential private practice setting.
Sarah (Sally) B. Grimley, Ph.D.
	883 Washington Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27605 919-832-2991 I have worked with and would like to continue to work individually with lgb clients. I have also worked with couples and with families.
Dr. Meredith Hickory, Pediatric Neuropsychologist
	Peak Development Associates 201 South Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502 919.971.1495 www.apexpda.com I’m a pediatric neuropsychologist in the Raleigh area. I am LGBT affirming and would like to be added to your list. I don’t do therapy but do cognitive/academic testing and evaluations.
Mardy S. Ireland, Ph.D.
	Pilot Mill 1101 Haynes Street, Suite 103B, Raleigh, NC 27604 919-821-3635 I have experience working with lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals seeking psychotherapy for a wide range of psychological issues--in addition to issues of sexual orientation and coming out, dealing with homophobia, and gender. I have worked with couples and families as well.
Doug Jennette, MSW
	Licensed Clinical Social Worker 4816-104 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 919-781-6393 I am a straight, married (40+ years) psychotherapist and have offered services to individuals and couples in a private practice setting since 1982. Mike Katz, PhD and I have been business partners since 1990. My work with LGBT clients primarily has been with gay men (some of whom are /were married) who often deal with issues of coming out, relationships with partners and children, alienation from/conflict with family, emotional & physical consequences of trauma, poor self esteem/self concept, addiction, or developmental life stage transitions. My style is interactive, reflective, and emotionally focused. And my work is based on the principal that each client’s story has meaning and value and that the seeds for healing and change lie within each of us. I’m available to work with gay and lesbian clients and prefer to forego bisexual or transgender referrals due to lack of therapy experience in those areas.
Michelle D. Joshua, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
	8300 Health Park, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27615 (Carrboro Location also) 919.676.9699 x5 www.drMJoshua.com, www.CarolinaPerformance.net I am a counseling psychologist who understands the challenges that face LGBT individuals and those who support them. My knowledge comes from both personal and educational experiences beyond traditional training. I work with adolescents and adults and have offices in two locations in the Triangle. I accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance.
Michael Katz, Ph.D.
	4816-104 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 919-781-0852 I am an out gay therapist with many years of experience with gay and lesbian clients and somewhat less experience with bisexual clients but welcome these referrals. I am particularly interested in issues related to gender and explore these issues frequently with transgender clients as well as the rest of my gay and straight clients. I have no experience working with transgender clients undergoing medical transition and would refer out such a person because there are other therapists more experienced with that. I work mostly with adults in individual therapy, but I enjoy working with high school, college-aged and young adult LGBT clients and again welcome those referrals. I think of myself as skilled with relationship issues in individual or couples therapy, and I am also interested in addiction issues as well as the inevitable struggles with depression, anxiety, fear, self-esteem, and coming out.
Richard C. Kevin, PhD
	Licensed Psychologist (HSP-P) 3710 Benson Dr., Raleigh, NC 27609 919-878-7800 www.drrkevin.com In individual counseling I work primarily with anxiety, depression, and the recovery from the impact of early emotional trauma which may cause emotional symptoms and difficulty in maintaining healthy relationships. I often find Energy Psychology techniques helpful in dealing with the effects of trauma. In counseling with male couples I emphasize understanding the impact of early family experiences on expectations and fears about intimate relationships and on developing effective communication skills.
Annie Lang, MSW, LCSW
	3937 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606 919-821-0790 x139 www.tfsnc.org I offer traditional psychotherapy services for depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions, with a sensitivity to and knowledge/awareness of the special issues that challenge LGBT clients, including coming out to family and friends, relationships and gender transition. I accept most private insurance including Medicaid and Medicare.
Jack McKinney, PhD
	McKinney Counseling and Consulting 3412 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27607 919-803-1369 mckinneycounseling.org, vistalateral.blogspot.com I work with LGBT individuals and couples. As a pastoral counselor, I see many LBGT clients who are struggling with the religious and family dynamics of living out of the closet in the face of denunciations about their sexual orientation or gender identity. I do not accept insurance, but am always willing to reduce my fees to make therapy affordable for those who wish to work with me.
Dorcas Robb Miller
	187 Wind Chime Court Suite 204, Raleigh, N.C. 27615 919 274-5360 I am comfortable with gay, lesbian, bisexual clients and would welcome working with transgender clients but have not had specific training in that area. I have had a lot of experience in working with clients with substance abuse issues, sexual and/or domestic abuse issues, as well as spiritual issues, and parenting in a gay/lesbian household.
Abra Carroll Nardo, Ph.D., HSP-P
	Downtown Psychology, PC 416 Morson Street, Raleigh NC 27601 (919) 816-2411 http://downtownpsychology.com I have a diverse clientele ranging from traditional psychotherapy for adjustment issues and Anxiety to AD/HD assessment and coaching. I help clients understand how their learning style impacts their ability to succeed. While I don’t specialize in LGBT issues, I consider myself a strong ally, and I welcome straight, gay, bisexual, and transgender clients into my practice, as long as there is a good fit between the potential client’s needs and what I have to offer professionally.
Susan Orenstein, Ph.D.(for college students, adults, couples)
	Orenstein Solutions, P.A. 1100 NW Maynard Road, Suite 140 Cary, NC 27513 919-428-2766 ext. 1 www.orensteinsolutions.com At Orenstein Solutions, we offer comprehensive psychological services to adults, children and teens. Our psychologists have experience working with same-sex couples, who would like to address issues related to sexual, relationship, and/or parenting concerns. Our therapists also have experience helping teens and young adults address sexual identify and relationship issues. We draw upon a Solution-Focused approach, offering you support and practical suggestions so you can build upon your strengths, develop coping skills, enhance your relationships, and find creative solutions to your problems.
Judith C. Powell, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
	1135 Kildaire Farm Rd., Ste 200, Cary, NC 27511 (See Second Location in Carrboro) 919-467-4782 www.psychotherapyresources.com/powell.htm Dr. Powell’s specialty area is therapy with LGB individuals and couples, including work around coming out, dealing with family, discrimination, building community, assault/trauma, self- esteem, sexual issues, interpersonal and relationship skills, as well as other issues. She has expertise in treating depression, anxiety, relationship problems, discrimination, social stigma, loss and grief, and in working with couples. She also uses EMDR in working with survivors of assault and trauma and other issues. Dr. Powell has worked with and been a part of the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual community since the mid-70s.
Kimball Jane Sargent, MSN, PMHCNS-BC
	Diverse Solutions 3410 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27606 919-838-0804 www.genderjourney.com I am a holistic nurse psychotherapist, serving the GBLTI community for the last 16 years. I provide integrative solution focused individual, family and group psychotherapy. Each client is considered the expert in his/her life. I guide clients and assist them in resolving the issues that bring them to therapy. I am a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health and have a team of medical practitioners to assist with medical transition.
Jenny Tilford, LCSW
	1145-D Executive Circle Cary, NC 27511 (919) 491-2869 www.bobbywestmsw.com I work in a private practice in Cary. I primarily use a strengths-based, eclectic, person centered approach utilizing several different kinds of psychotherapy: cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and interpersonal. I enjoy working with clients from the LGBTQ community on developing practical skills that can help them on a day-to-day basis. I have worked in a variety of settings over the years in which I have dealt with many issues, such as trauma, emotional dysregulation, mood disorders, and anxiety. I offer sliding scale fees and free phone consultation.
Michelle Topal, MSW, LCSW
	Change for Living Counseling PLLC 919-360-1929 www.changeforliving.com Raleigh, NC 27609 I have been an out member of the LGBT community & have specialized in helping LGBTQ people for almost 30 years. I have studied issues of human sexuality, sexual orientation & identity (especially bisexuality), coming out, gender & the cultural issues of those who identify as LGBT, to better understand & help people in my community. I also have a lot of experience with kids, teens, parents & families; having helped develop & run the local LGBTQ Youth program (ASPYN) for about 6 years. In addition, I can help people with issues of substance abuse/addiction & couples in addressing relationship problems, especially LGBT couples. I am comfortable & qualified to address issues of gender (gender role, identity, & expression), but not the TG transitioning process specifically. I use a straight-forward, genuine, interactive approach to making people feel comfortable coming in & coming out to talk with me. Please visit my website or call me to learn more about my services, my approach & LGBTQ groups. I make it a priority to be available to LGBTQ clients.
Barbara N. Vosk, Ph.D.
	Licensed Psychologist 3710 Benson Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 PH: 919 878-7800 x 5 www.psychotherapyresources.com/vosk.htm I work with individuals seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief and loss issues, recovery from recent or childhood trauma, and relationship problems. I utilize EMDR when appropriate, and find this to be a particularly helpful tool in dealing with trauma-related issues. I am familiar with other energy-based modalities as well, and incorporate mindfulness and meditation practices in my therapeutic approach. I enjoy working with couples to help improve communication, conflict resolution skills, and intimacy. I am interested in working with lesbian clients, as I have more experience with this group than with gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.
Katherine E. Walker, PhD, LPC, NCC, BCIA-C (Licensed Professional Counselor)
	Wake Forest Mind and Health 839-C Wake Forest Business Park, Suite E, Wake Forest, NC 27587 919-760-3068 www.wakeforestmindandhealth.com Carolina Performance 8300 Health Park, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27615 919-760-3068 www.carolinaperformance.net/walker As a lesbian, I understand and can relate to the challenges that lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals and couples encounter in life, work, and relationships. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with LGB adults, adolescents, and couples and have one office in Wake Forest and another office in North Raleigh. I work with a wide range of issues providing services that span from therapy for depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, coming out to family and friends / self-acceptance, self-esteem, grief counseling, life / career / wellness coaching, work-life balance, stress management, to couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they’re striving for in their life, work, and relationships. Call or email today to schedule your first appointment.

DURHAM COUNTY

Tyler Beach, LCSW
	919-428-8901 Chapel Hill and Durham offices www.tylerbeachlcsw.com Specializing in affirmative psychotherapy for LGB men and women 18 years old and over. I am an active and accessible person during a session who supports a client towards desired goals. It is my strong belief that the relationship between client and therapist is the best indicator for success. Generally, I work with adults looking to change something in their lives, accept themselves more deeply, and reduce their current suffering.
Center for Child & Family Health
	411 W. Chapel Hill St., Suite 908, Durham, NC 27701 919-419-3474 X221 for new appointments www.ccfhnc.org We provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescent Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS) in group and individual, Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR), Medication Management, and Supportive Counseling. We serve ages birth through young adulthood and accept Medicaid, Health Choice, Blue Cross Blue Shield NC and can make payment arrangements as needed.
Katrina Kuzyszyn-Jones, Psy.D.
	1415 West NC Highway 54 Ste 201 Durham, NC 27707 919-493-1975 www.drkatrinakjones.com I have experience working with LGBT teenagers, college students, and adults seeking evaluations and therapy for a wide variety of psychological problems in addition to issues related to coming out, dealing with family (including adoption), stigma, and gender. I have worked with lesbian couples and welcome all couples. I have also worked with families to aid in their acceptance of their child’s sexual orientation. Please feel free to contact me for a free phone consultation.
Nancy Laney, Ph.D., C.R.C.,
	1515 West NC Suite 210, Durham, NC 27713 919-641-6866 I have been practicing psychology since 1984 and provide counseling for individuals (adults and adolescents), couples, and families who have a variety of concerns. I enjoy the diversity within and between people and approach therapy as a collaborative change process. I hope to assist clients with improving their lives.
Lesley McArron, MSW, LCSW
	112 Swift Avenue, Durham, NC 27705 919-624-3006 Currently I work with and want to continue to work with lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning individuals/couples of all ages. I have knowledge about and sincere interest in working with transgender individuals but have less experience in this area. I appreciate the powerfully unique challenges involved when ethnicity, age, disability, and trauma are truly understood and integrated into the treatment/therapeutic relationship. Although I am a part of the LGBT community, individuality is never compromised.
Molly Parks, Psy.D.
	817 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705 919-937-8335 • www.drmollyparks.com I am an LGBTQ-allied therapist in the Durham area who provides therapy (individual and couples) for a wide variety of life, transitional, anxiety/depression, and trauma-related issues. I am kink-affirming and work with transgendered and gender variant clients as well. My style is feminist-relational (I believe in the client-as-expert, and the importance of the relationship as a primary healing component in my work), and I use behavioral techniques as well to help day to day coping skills. I am happy to answer any/all questions in a phone consult if you are interested in working with me!
Frances Ulman, Ph.D.
	3805 University Drive, Suite D, Durham NC 27707 919-322-9838 • www.francesulmanphd.com I am a licensed psychologist in private practice with two primary specializations. First, I specialize in working with individuals who identify as transgendered, transsexual, gender variant or gender non-conforming, including providing therapy and letters for hormone treatment and surgery. I do not consider gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation to be something that needs to be addressed in therapy. However, there are times when therapy is the appropriate place to address any barriers to living your fullest authentic life. Sometimes these barriers may come from a place of your own anxiety and non-affirming life experiences. Other barriers can come from trying to find your way in an environment that is less than supportive of your decisions. We can also explore the possibility of doing couples or family sessions if you feel that may be helpful for you. My second specialty in eating disorders, disordered eating and body image issues. I was trained at the UNC-CH Eating Disorders Program. I welcome patients who are struggling to find acceptance and balance in their bodied selves. In addition, I have specialized training in working with individuals on the autism spectrum.

ORANGE COUNTY

Ann F. Baker, Ph.D.
	Clinical Psychologist 121 S. Estes Drive, Suite 204C Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-929-7311 I have been a practicing psychologist for over 25 years. I work with individuals and couples from late adolescence through adulthood. My practice includes clients with a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs, and sexual orientations (though I do not have expertise with transgender clients). I often use cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, or psychodynamic therapy and may combine them with other approaches to help clients clarify their thoughts and feelings and move toward their goals.
Tyler Beach, LCSW (see description with Durham Location)
	919-428-8901 www.tylerbeachlcsw.com
Beverly Currence, MS, NCC, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
	104 Jones Ferry Rd. Suite E Carrboro, NC 27510 Phone: 919-417-0043 I work with teen and adult individuals and couples. I specialize in LGBTQ issues as well as grief/loss, medical issues (including chronic illness), depression, fear, self-esteem and anxiety. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1994 and have personal and professional experience understanding the challenges that LGBTQ individuals and families face (including coming out, homophobia, gender identity, etc). I provide affirming, caring, professional counseling in a safe and confidential environment.
Ricki L. Geiger, MSW, LCSW, CGP
	www.rickigeiger.com 919-929-8559 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 I’m a very experienced psychotherapist with expert clinical skills for over 30 years. I see the most client growth utilizing a psychodynamic, relational, psychoanalytic approach. Often, clients may have completed years of therapy yet still feel internally stuck, depressed or anxious! I specialize in traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, feeling unworthy and help clients explore and bring to awareness conscious and unconscious psychic, emotional and sexual conflicts. Clients ‘move’ from pain and helplessness to new understanding which fosters expanded ways of being and relating.
Michelle D. Joshua, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist (see description with Raleigh listing)
	304 W. Weaver St., Suite 204, Carrboro, NC 27510 919.990.1006 www.drMJoshua.com
Stephen H. Lowry, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
	800 Eastowne Dr. in Chapel Hill, phone 919-493-6329; 123 Short Dr. in Washington, NC, phone 252-946-3082. www.DrSLowry.com I am interested in referrals of lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients, but not transgender clients (due to lack of training and understanding). I am interested in referrals of adult individuals and couples. The issues I work with include: depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems(with significant others, friends, family, coworkers), diffuse unhappiness, low self esteem, destructive expression of anger, procrastination, sexual issues, addictions(chemical, sexual, work), coping with medical illness, “empty nest”, and a variety of issues related specifically to being gay or lesbian. In addition, my work with couples can also include communication and closeness issues, parenting struggles, chronic conflicts (money, sex, household chores, etc.), and infidelity.
Lori Oshrain, PhD PC
	6320 Bradshaw Quarry Rd, Efland, NC 27243 919-563-6692 I have many years experience with LGBT. I have seen individuals and couples through transition, and am very comfortable working with the spectrum of queer identity. I am a member of IFGE and WPATH, and follow WPATH standards of care. I have attended IFGE, and presented on transgender issues at a national conference. My philosophy of treatment is non-judgment and compassion for all people. I have been an out lesbian since the 1970s.
Judith C. Powell, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
	301 W. Weaver St. Carrboro, NC 27510 (Description with Other Location in Cary – see above) www.psychotherapyresources.com/powell.htm
Peter J. Smith, Ed.D.
	976 MLK Jr Blvd, Suite 100 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 tele: 919-933-6500 I do not correspond with patients via e-mail, consistent with APAIT risk mngmt attorneys’ recommendations. I provide my cell phone for established clients. I am a 56 year old married (27 years) white straight male, in private practice in Chapel Hill. I am a certified trauma specialist, and work with many individuals who have experienced one or more traumatic events in their life. I’ve worked with many from the LGBT community, and welcome your further inquiry. I participate with most insurance plans.
Glen Tig, M.A., LPC
	104 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro NC 919-929-1259 www.InnerWork.info Glen practices a down-to-earth style of therapy, blending clinical expertise with intuition, sensitivity, and humor. Since 1996, Glen has specialized in LGBT issues, offering individuals and couples the added comfort of working with an openly gay therapist. LGBT clients commonly see Glen when facing challenges with coming out, homophobia in the workplace, immigration discrimination, family rejection, bullying, religion, military life under “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” – and of course with sex, dating, and relationships (and how LGBT relationships often operate VERY differently from conventional models).
Susan Ann Varady, Ph.D.
	Licensed Psychologist 1504 Michaux Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.883.1636 www.susanvaradyphd.com Dr. Varady treats late adolescents and adults at her home office in Chapel Hill. She primarily engages in insight-oriented psychotherapy to relieve distress and improve relationships, work, school, and passion for life. In addition, Dr. Varady is training in DBT and is happy to support a client’s use of these skills and attendance at a DBT skills group. She enjoys working with individuals and couples. Dr. Varady is accepting referrals and welcomes gay, lesbian, and bisexual clients due to no formal training with Transgendered clients.
Kristi Webb, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist
	104 So. Estes Drive, Suite 206 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919/225-1569 Fax 919/929-9800 home.mindspring.com/~kristi.w/ I work with adults (18 and older). My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, history of trauma, substance abuse/dependence, and life transitions. I am a DBT therapist, working both with individuals and co-leading a weekly DBT skills class for those who are emotionally sensitive and have difficulty tolerating distress without self-harm or suicidality, who experience interpersonal chaos, and who do not know how to regulate their emotions.

LEE COUNTY

Heather B. Scheffler, PhD

Sanford Medical Group
555 Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330
919-774-6518 (office), 919- 548-5612 (cell)

I am a pediatric psychologist, serving primarily children, adolescents, and families. I conduct most standard assessments and therapies, including cognitive/developmental, ADHD and LD evaluations for all ages. My therapeutic orientation is predominantly cognitive-behavioral. I am a straight, married mother, but I am very accepting and affirming of LGBT or questioning children and teens. I also work with kids who may be perceived as LGBT even if they do not identify as such. I have been in Practice since 1999.

EASTERN NC

Tara Ferguson, Ph.D, Licensed Psychologist
	Integrated Therapy Associates 3907-110 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28405 910-799-6162 www.itahealing.com I provide counseling for individuals (adults, adolescents) and couples with a variety of concerns. Areas of specialization include anxiety, eating disorders, recovery from trauma or abuse, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, parenting concerns, anger management, and career counseling. People from all cultural backgrounds, religious affiliations, and sexual orientations are welcome. My approach to therapy is integrative, with an emphasis on multicultural, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and experiential/emotion-focused perspectives.
Bethanne T. Jacobson, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
	Colony Behavioral Health Group, PLLC 28076 Neuse Blvd. Suite 5, New Bern, NC 28562 252-636-0112 Colonybehavioral.com I am interested in working with clients of all ages and have experience with adolescent clients (coming out to their parents or peers) through adulthood. My interest areas include working within the family of origin or other family system (parents, siblings) to assist with improving relationships, acceptance, and coping with the conflict that may arise within the family system. I also desire to assist couples facing the challenges within their home, work, and social environment. Finally, I desire to work with LGBT clients who are experiencing mental health difficulties (depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, m etc.) that may or may not be related to their sexuality.
Jennifer Williams, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
	878 Country Club Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 1003 Red Banks Road, Greenville, NC 252-443-6995 I am a generalist psychologist with 25 years + experience with a wide variety of populations and age groups. Training ground: mental health center practicing in many different settings with diverse treatment issues. Services include but not all inclusive: Weight loss, divorce recovery for children and parents, ADHD screening, PTSD, relationship, family issues, workers comp cases, adjustment disorders, psycho-educational testing, grief counseling, workplace stress, women’s issues, identity and sexuality issues, anger management, assertiveness training. The last ten years I have practiced within the hospital setting doing pre-surgical evals and providing services to medical patients, but also continued private practice. No bisexual or transgender clients please.

WESTERN NC

Carol Armstrong, Psy.D., PLLC
	8211 Village Harbor Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031 (704) 896-7876 I specialize with Chemical Addiction and recovery and other addictions, as well as ADHD. I am a Cogmed Working Memory Training (www.cogmed.com) provider, and my focus therapeutically is client centered, CBT, DBT orientations and interpersonal. I have more than 25 years of clinical experience, and I still enjoy the art and science of my profession. While I have plenty of experience working with LGB population, I have limited experience with transgendered. With my clinical experience and professional, I use the best of my abilities to provide client centered, positive and growth oriented services to all my clients. I would not assume competency in evaluations for transgender surgery, however, given my clinical experience and assessment/evaluation experience over 25 years, I would feel comfortable providing other services to this population or consultation to professionals.
Cindy B. Davis, MPS
	Licensed Professional Counselor 20 SW Court Square Graham, NC 27253 336-263-4652 I am seeking LGB referrals. I work with adults and couples and am skilled at guiding clients to build healthy relationships. My specialties include, but are not limited to addiction, Depression, Bi-polar D/O, Grief. I am a person-centered counselor, who works from the perspective that the client-counselor relationship is based on team work. I work on a sliding scale to make counseling as affordable as possible.
James Harrison, PhD.
	Skyland Behavioral Health, PA. Asheville, NC 828-650-0484 Skylandbha.com I am a senior clinical psychologist., native of NC, professional training in NYC, NYU PhD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine internship, 10 years in NY hospitals, and then private practice. I repatriated to NC, Asheville, in 1993, and established a gay friendly practice. We have both men and women therapists, a psychiatrist, two pediatricians -- not all gay, but gay affirmative. I have been out and open as a gay psychologist since 1982. Even though I personally do not see children I will refer to the right person for each client after initial intake. We take all insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, with appropriate co-pays. We can also do some pro bono work.
Susan Hill, Ed. D.
	The Pisgah Institute 158 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28805 828-245-9494 Dr. Hill received her doctorate in counseling psychology from Rutgers University. She works with children 3 years and older, adolescents, adults and families. Her areas of interest include individual and/or family therapy as well as psycho-educational testing, personality testing, and evaluating adaptive/developmental levels. Over the years, Dr. Hill has worked with persons with Developmental Disabilities; issues surrounding abuse; family conflicts; mood disorders; Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender individuals; and many personal issues.
Dr. Patricia Hogan
	Charlotte, NC 704-442-0035 (for brief questions only; I don’t schedule appointments or give advice by e-mail) www.DrPatHogan.com I am gay-affirming and welcome referrals for gay, lesbian, and bisexual clients, individuals and couples. I also have worked with parents of gay and lesbian youth in the process of coming out. I do not have experience or training in transgender issues.