Mental Health Resources

If you are looking for help for mental health issues, certain therapists have been approved by the LGBT Center of Raleigh's HealthWorks Mental Health Team. To be included in this list, therapists must affirm their support for same-gender sexual orientation as a normal way of life. All of the mental health providers listed below 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. Please understand that mental health providers do not normally communicate with clients or potential clients via unsecured email. Email addresses are listed for information only.
Any concerns about individual providers on this list may be directed to the Center's Mental Health HealthWorks Team.
If you are a Mental Health provider in the Triangle area and want to be included on this list, please visit this page for more information.
For details about the LGBT Center of Raleigh Community Resources Project, please click here.
Wake County
Wake County
Licensed psychotherapist & TG specialist. Serving gender non-conforming, gender-variant, LGBTQQI individuals & their families for over 30 years.Specialist to the alternative sexuality community (leather, kink, polyamory). Founder & former Director of the Transgender Health Project (aka Robert Eads Health Project) in Atlanta. Identity, transition, sexuality, coming out, work, relationship issues. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Children, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women
919-615-1027 x 1516 • Email for Information • Website • LinkedIn
Hi :) I like to build rapport with anyone walking in my office. I provide individual, family, or group therapy to persons and their families/natural supports based on needs, diagnoses, and best evidence-based practices. I work to implement therapeutic, crisis, behavioral, and psycho-educational interventions. Yes, I am LGBTQ friendly. I look forward to meeting you. • Clients Served: Adolescents, Children, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: No insurance, Medicaid, BCBS
919-819-8991 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook
I am a nonjudgmental therapist with a specialty in helping young professionals, high achievers, and those struggling with addiction. I coach focusing on strengths & value the therapeutic relationship. I want therapy to be a safe space for everyone. My style is practical, authentic, and kind. I use humor to form meaningful connections. Call me to talk about how I can help you move forward! • Clients Served: LGBTQ Families, Adults, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Currently I am not accepting insurance but am able to take an HSA or FSA card for payment. I can provide documentation to use your out-of-network benefits. Please call me to find out more, as I do not want payment to be a barrier to receiving help.
919-841-5555 • Email for Information • Website
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. • Payment Info: 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.
919-578-2949 • Email for Information • Website
Individual, Couple and Family therapy for a variety of issues, including LGBT, coming out, relationship, grief, anxiety, etc. I utilize EMDR when appropriate to a client's needs. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: I accept BCBS and Aetna insurances. Session fees are $100 per 50-minute session.
919-896-6998 • Website
NRMH provides individual and couples therapy to individuals of all ages. NRMH also offers medication management services. We work with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, marital problems, significant loss, OCD, self-esteem & confidence issues, adjustment disorders, life transitions, stress management, & many other mental health difficulties. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Children, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Please call if you have any questions regarding rates and your insurance coverage, and we will do our best to answer them. Co-pay, deductible or co-insurance is due at the time of service.
919-961-0334 • Website
Counseling and Consulting • Clients Served: Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: L.C. Braxton Counseling accepts Blue Cross & Blue Shield and TriCare. If you do not have either insurance, please contact the office for other payment options.
919-870-8409 • Email for Information • Website
WPATH recognized provider who has an open understanding in working with people who are transgender, gender non-binary, and/or gender-questioning, as well as their families. Rogerian approach to therapy, implements person-centered techniques. Experience with major medical issues, vocational counseling, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming • Payment Info: Aetna, BCBS (Except Local Blue), Cigna, Medcost
919-245-7791 x 103 • Email for Information • Website
I offer individual therapy to adults who are seeking help with life transitions, anxiety, relationship concerns, or grief. I use evidence-based techniques and strive to help clients feel empowered. I value kindness and compassion, and I am honored to join clients on their path toward healing. • Clients Served: Adults, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Private pay. Cash, check, credit card, health savings account, or flex account cards are accepted. If you have out-of-network health insurance benefits and choose to use them, I can provide a form that you can submit for possible reimbursement with your insurance company.
919-783-5431 • Email for Information • Website • LinkedIn
I've had the joy of working in the mental health field for over twenty years. I love helping overwhelmed parents and professionals learn to set boundaries, decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and reclaim their free time. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, postpartum anxiety and depression. • Clients Served: Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: In network with Aetna, Bluecross/Blueshield, and Cigna
919-371-6922 • Email for Information • Website
I am an openly lesbian mental health and substance abuse counselor. I work with clients of all orientations and gender identities including adolescents, adults, and couples. I work with clients that have not come out, that are out and have accepted themselves, and everyone in between. I believe that having a space to explore ones true identity is essential to mental wellbeing. • Clients Served: Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Out-of-network filing available for some insurance providers. Sliding scale available on case by case basis.
919-845-1555 • Email for Information • Website
With several years experience serving LGBTQIA+ individuals and their family members, I strongly affirm the identities of the people I serve. As well as LGB clients, I have a focus on trans and gender nonconforming individuals with experience in supporting clients through the process of transition and exploring their gender identity. I serve primarily older adolescents and adults. • Clients Served: LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: I accept BCBS, United Healthcare, and Medicare.
919-527-0592 • Email for Information • Website
I am interested in working with gay/lesbian clients interested in couples/marriage counseling, individual or family counseling. I have a strong background working with issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting, sexual issues and relationship challenges among others. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental environment for all clients to begin their journey toward happiness. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. For all others, rates can be accessed on my website. Accepted payment is cash, check, or credit card/HSA card.
919-856-9233 ext. 107 • Email for Information • Website
Individuals, Couples and Family Counseling, Career Development and Counseling, Health and Wellness Counseling. Individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses or who pose a threat to safety for self or others would not be appropriate for the services offered, as CCERC does not provide comprehensive mental health services (e.g., on-call counselor, psychiatry, 24-hour crisis support). • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Children, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: A sliding fee scale is used to assure counseling services can be provided for any income level. As a training, educational, and research center for counselors, counselor supervisors, and counselor educators, the CCERC is able to offer a sliding fee scale that matches what clients are able to afford. The sliding scale is from $0-30 and is based on client self report.
919-539-7551 • Email for Information • Website
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 couples therapeutic coaching, aging, caregiving, grief work and adult ADHD. I have worked with gay/lesbian couples and individuals for 10 years and have some experience with transgender issues. • Clients Served: Adults, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: I accept insurance such as BCBS, MHN, United Healthcare, Optum, MultiPlan and many EAPs. I offer a sliding scale if needed for private pay clients.
919-533-2406 • Email for Information • Website
I offer individual counseling and coaching for adults related to issues around depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coming out, family of origin issues, and stress management. I also specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with the transition to parenthood. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, Adults, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: I am in-network with United and Cigna. For those who are out-of-network, my rate is $110/hr.
919-367-0807 • Website
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.
919-519-0087 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook
At A Different Attitude Counseling, we love and respect everyone and their diversities. I have experience with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families. I can assist with a variety of issues including self-acceptance and a wide range of psychological problems. I work with transgender individuals on a range of issues. Being a parent of an openly gay teenager has given me a new perspective on LGBTQ issues • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: I am able to take BCBS, Cash, Checks, and all major credit cards. If you have alternate insurance I will provide you an invoice for out of network.
919-207-7584 • Email for Information
I am a dually licensed mental health professional who specializes in therapy treatments to include DBT and evidenced based supportive counseling linked to substance use, suicidal thoughts, self-harming and layered trauma. I am affirming therapist who has been connected to LGBTQQA community through direct service and fighting social causes by valuing individual dignity and respect. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Children, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: I am an out of network provider at this time. There are options to submit claims to your insurance company. Please ask me for details.
919-825-1718 • Email for Information • Website
As allies we offer therapy for individuals, families and couples struggling with intimacy and sexuality including coming out, transitioning, desire differences, depression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, gender identity, polyamory, kink/BDSM, trauma, STI and health screening support. Call for a free phone consultation; we believe a good connection is crucial for the therapeutic process! • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: We accept cash, checks and credit cards as well as Health Savings or Flex Spending Accounts through your employer. We will file insurance claims for you. We also offer sliding scale and reduced fee sessions.
919-277-0253 • Email for Information • Website
I am an out gay therapist specializing in the needs of senior clients, but am welcoming to all! I value affirmative, cognitively-based approaches, and view therapy as a collaborative process. I have experience in addressing life transitions and role changes, LGBT issues, depression and anxiety disorders, grief, major mental illness, chronic illness and medical care, and family therapy. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: BCBS, Medicaid, Self-Pay
919-636-0762 • Email for Information • Website
Our practice offers outpatient mental health counseling for children, teens, adults, and couples in a private practice setting. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Children, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: We accept most BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, Medcost and accept self-pay.
919-659-5936 • Website
I will often use the metaphor of two fellow travelers lost in a dark forest to describe my approach to therapy; it is not my job to tell you how to exit the forest, but I am honored to walk with you - my fellow traveler - through the dark (and often frightening) forest until we find the way out together. I specialize in helping people walk through grief, anxiety, addictive behaviors, and spiritual/existential concerns.
919-606-3654 • Email for Information • Website
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.
919-412-4581 • Email for Information
I am an LGBTQ affirming therapist and I agree to practice in ways that are supportive of the LGBTQ community. I have over 25 years of experience in working with the LGBTQ community. I am a gender therapist and work with adults, adolescents and children. Have a group for LGBTQ Teens/Young Adults and a group for parents of gender non-conforming youth. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Children, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: In network with BCBS. Will assist with out of network paperwork. Self-pay accepted. Check or cash only.
919-816-0009 • Email for Information • Website
Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering caring, competent, and compassionate therapeutic empowerment in a confidential private practice setting
919-832-2991
Cognitive therapy for all ages • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Children, Lesbians, Gays • Payment Info: S lincoln
919-870-8409 • Email for Information • Website
Adult Psychiatric Assessment, Individual and Family Counseling, Medication Management, Substance Dependence Evaluations, Pre-Bariatric Surgery Psychological Evaluation, Psychiatric Evaluation for Hormone Replacement Therapy/Gender Confirming Procedures • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Insurances Accepted: BCBS (Except Blue Local) Cigna/ Cigna Behavioral Health Aetna Medcost
919-275-2216 • Website
I am an out queer therapist who enjoys working with the LGBTQ community on a variety of issues. I affirm all sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as both monogamous and polyamorous relationships. I enjoy working with gender non-conforming folks and can see clients through transition. I work with clients ages 15 and up and especially like working with young adults. I also see younger children who are gender non-conforming. My practice includes individual and group DBT, as well as EMDR therapy for trauma recovery and anxiety. I also have a practice location at 817 Broad St, Durham NC 27705.
919-263-0817 • Email for Information • Website
I am an LGBTQ affirming therapist in Raleigh. I work to create a safe, supportive space for people to share. I specialize in working with people who have been through traumatic experiences and are looking for ways to help manage painful emotions. I am also experienced in working with people struggling with addiction/addictive behaviors. Trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Credit card, Cash, Check. In network with most BCBS plans.
919-971-1495 • Email for Information • Website
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.
919-473-9067 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook • Twitter
At Kelley Counseling, we counsel individuals, families and couples experiencing emotional and behavioral issues, through services supported by sound research and extensive training. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we offer an organic approach tailored to each client's individual needs. • Clients Served: LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Cash and checks are preferred, credit cards are accepted.
815-634-1800 • Email for Information • Facebook
Provide therapy for depression, anxiety, transitioning, and will do evaluations/letters for medical procedures. Also will work with non traditional couples. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, Adults, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Cash, check, sliding fee available. Insurance: BCBS, Aetna, Medcost.
919-647-4600 x 704 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook • Twitter
Knowing the emotional pain that one feels which is caused by not being accepted has inspired me to be more determined to make everyone who enters my office know they are accepted unconditionally. I understand the feelings of depression and anxiety, and how to climb back from the brink of despair from my own personal journey. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Accepting BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, Tricare, UHC & Private pay.
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.
917-743-0528 • Email for Information • Website
Individual and Couples Therapy in Raleigh and Durham • Clients Served: Adults, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: I'm not on any insurance panels. Clients have out-of-network benefits and I provide the paperwork for them to submit claim.
919-559-6380 • Email for Information • Website
I am an out gay therapist with many years of experience with gay and lesbian clients. I think of myself as skilled with relationship issues in individual or couples therapy, and I am also interested in addiction, depression, anxiety, fear, self-esteem, gender and coming out. I have a lot of experience with married men who are coming out. I enjoy working with adolescents through senior adults. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: I am not in network for any insurance panels. I am glad to consider a sliding scale fee for clients whose finances do not make my full fee work.
919-249-5423 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook • Twitter
Art Therapy, hypnosis and Counseling with; adolescents, teens and adults with mental health and substance abuse diagnosis, LGBTQ issues, anxiety, personality disorders, depression, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, Methadone Maintenance and Suboxone Therapies, anger management issues, sex therapy, and couples counseling as well as an anxiety group for women. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: BCBS, United, Tricare, Optum, Out of Network, as well as cash pay or sliding fee are all options and we take cash, check, HSA cards or all major credit cards at Kelley Counseling. Groups are $30 per hour and we do not bill insurance for those.
919-926-7557 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook
Premarital Counseling, Relationship Enrichment, and Individual Therapy for Millennials in Downtown Raleigh. • Clients Served: Cisgender, Lesbians, Gays • Payment Info: All services are private pay. Please see website for information regarding fees.
919-647-4600 x 1 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook • Twitter
Manpreet Lehal is a certified Family and Divorce Mediator, certified Parent Coordinator and has a professional background as a mental health counselor including her work with couples and families going through separation or a divorce since 2004. She is an avid advocate of helping adults deal and cope with life changing events with least amount of impact on their children. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Insurance policies do not cover family & divorce mediation or Parent Coordination services; Most major health insurances accepted for individual & family therapy.
919-448-1707 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn
Individual counseling for older teens, college students, and adults; areas of focus include grief/loss, anxiety and mood disorders, life transitions (relocation, new school or job, change in relationship status), identity, stress management, and body image struggles. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: In-network with most BCBS policies, able to provide receipts for clients to file for out-of-network benefits with other insurance coverage; cash, check, credit card, and FSA cards accepted. Limited number of sliding scale appointments available.
919-593-7748
My practice focuses on RELATIONSHIPS ... unexpected life problems and concerns. I am a gay-affirming, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, a National Certified Counselor, a Certified Clinical Addictions Specialist Supervisor, and a Board Certified Coach. I offer adolescent, couples, individual, and family therapy. I believe that the most important predictor of successful therapy is the RELA • Clients Served: Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Lesbians, Gays • Payment Info: BC/BC, Cigna, EAP's
919-845-9977 x 206 • Email for Information • Website
For over 25 years I have served many GLBTQ clients who are coming out, dealing with orientation and/or identity, struggling with hostile cultures (familial and religious), grief, depression and anxiety. As a pastoral counselor, I am sensitive to any faith issues that may be present. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: I am a BCBS provider, and am reimbursed out-of-network by many other companies. Sliding fee scale also available.
919-907-1307 • Email for Information • Website
I work with people of all sexualities and genders to address depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma using a holistic, integrated approach to wellness. I have expertise in healing sexual violence, and the traumatic effects of systems (racism, sexism, homophobia). I draw from a variety of treatment approaches including therapeutic yoga, mindfulness, CBT, Hakomi, and art therapy. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, Adults, Adolescents, Children, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Sessions range $100-150, Accepted Insurance Plans: BCBS, Anthem, Out of Network, Sliding Scale: Yes.
919-377-1042 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook
Individual, couple, child, and family psychotherapy • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Children, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Accept BCBS, Tricare, Medicare and self pay. Sliding scale available with documentation.
919-618-6526 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn
I am a LGBTQ-affirming therapist and have experience helping teens and young adults with issues of gender identity, coming out, transition issues, self-acceptance, work and relationship/family issues. I affirm all sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as both monogamous and polyamorous relationships. I offer a compassionate and Holistic approach in treating anxiety and depression. • Clients Served: LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays • Payment Info: I accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Aetna insurance as well as private pay and out of network. Some sliding scale available.
919-845-9977 • Email for Information • Website
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. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: In-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and Discover
919-297-8322 • Email for Information • Website
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist who affirms individuals of all sexual and gender identities and orientations on a wide range of sexuality, gender, and relational concerns. I see my role in therapy as a facilitator helping clients determine their own path, prepare them for their journey, and walking with them on their way. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: The goal of the Carolina Sexual Wellness Center is to provide necessary services to all people, and we are therefore in network with BCBS and Tricare, and offer a sliding scale for those who are uninsured. We will also file out of network benefits for clients.
919-816-2411 • Email for Information • Website
Specializing in ADHD treatment and assessment, as well as Anxiety, Depression, and adjustment issues. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Credit card, check, or cash. I accept most BCBS plans.
919-960-1396 • Email for Information • Website
Using a model of wellness and resilience, I build counseling relationships that are nurturing, non-judgmental and warm. I am a clinical counselor specializing in the treatment of worry and anxiety, low self-esteem, and LGBTQ issues. I also provide psychotherapy to those who are dissatisfied with their interpersonal relationships or with their career. DBT/ CBT - trained. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Cash, Check, PayPal, Google Wallet preferred. Private Insurance Accepted. In-network with many private panels, including BCBS - please contact me with an updated list.
919-428-2766 x1 • Website
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.
919-741-3160 • Website • Facebook
As a board-certfied music therapist, I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for individuals to express themselves authentically. Through individual and group work, I utilize therapeutic interventions such as songwriting, improvisation, drumming, and singing to provide my clients the opportunity to address the challenges they face in their everyday lives. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adolescents, Children, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Private Pay
919-941-2900 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook • Twitter
Individual, couple, & family therapy. No income or residency restrictions. Day, evening, and weekend appointments available. Clinicians are advanced graduate students in the Pfeiffer University Marriage and Family Therapy Program, and they are closely supervised by licensed faculty to ensure that services are competent and professional. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Individual, couples, and family therapy for $30 per session; sliding scale for those in financial need. Payment is cash or check (no insurance, no Medicaid, no credit or debit cards).
919-591-0800 • Email for Information • Website
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor providing counseling services and psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families in Raleigh, North Carolina. I have worked with children, adults, couples, and families since 1994. Services in English, Spanish or Portuguese. Transgender, lesbian, bisexual, and gay clients are welcome! • Clients Served: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women
919-228-9162 • Email for Information • Website
KC Ray [he, him, his] is a cisgender, openly gay, experienced counselor specializing in trauma, depression & anxiety disorders, EMDR therapy, teen issues, drug/alcohol problems, sex & porn addiction, the coming out process, reconciling faith & religion, gender identity concerns, and same-sex, bisexual, & polyamorous relationship issues. Please call or visit my website for more information. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: You can see me In-Network with TriCare, or Out-of-Network with most major insurance policies. I accept cash, check, and all major credit cards, including HSA.
919-414-7712 • Website
Rob is a LGBT-affirming, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, and Nationally Certified Counselor providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults through individual, couples, relationship and family therapy. I help clients address an array of issues and am especially interested in relationship and family therapy, including the issues encountered by LGBT clients. I have experience working with families/relationships of all kinds, including extensive experience with blended families. Additionally, through individual therapy, I enjoy helping people deal with anxiety, depression, and Asperger's Syndrome.
919-249-5423 • Email for Information • Website
Mental Health Service • Clients Served: Adults, Cisgender, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: BCBS, United, Optum, Out of Network
919-245-7791 • Website • LinkedIn
I offer individual and couples therapy to adult clients in the North Raleigh area. I use evidence-based psychotherapy to ensure you meet your goals effectively. I believe in helping each client build a strong base of self-compassion as the foundation for all work we do. My therapy is mindfulness and acceptance-based. My goal is to help you engage in meaningful behavior change. • Clients Served: LGBTQ Families, Adults, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: My clinic is private pay. We accept cash, check, credit card, health savings account, or flex account cards. I provide you with a form you can use to submit for reimbursement with your insurance company.
919-239-4588 • Email for Information • Website
I provide therapy for individuals and couples. I have expertise in dealing with all forms of mental health concerns and have been in private practice for many years. Working with individuals and couples is very rewarding for me and I am very experienced with the issues that confront the LGBT population. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Children, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: I accept insurance and offer a reduced pay schedule when necessary. Please visit my website for details regarding my practice.
919-838-0804 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook • Twitter
I am a solution focused therapist who uses a coaching/strength based model to provide individual (adult and child); family and group therapy. For 19 years, I have seen that the only problem that transgender clients have is non transgender individuals. I help all clients see their internal strengths and create their own unique solutions for the problems that bring them to therapy. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Children, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: I accept insurance and offer payment options for the uninsured.
I am a queer-identified woman of color with a strong passion in social justice and working with clients who belong to underserved groups. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and provide individual and group psychotherapy for adults for a wide range of concerns including family of origin, trauma, depression, anxiety, and identity issues. I am sex positive and TGNC affirming. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, Adults, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women
919-608-0441 • Email for Information
I provide counseling for adults/adolescents using CBT and MBCT (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy) to address a range of challenges including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, parenting, stress management, identity development, life transitions, and crisis. Interests include prevention, wellness, serving the GBLTQ community and their friends, families, and allies. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: I am in network with most BCBS plans. I can process Health Savings Account and Flexible Benefits Plan payments. Also, I provide documentation necessary to file as an out of network service if wanted.
919-272-8908 • Email for Information • Website
I am a LGBTQ friendly therapist with many years of experience with LBGTQ individuals - recently trained in working with transgendered youth. My areas of expertise and special interest lie in working with children and adolescents especially with the coming out process. I also have much experience dealing with family issues, anxiety, depression, self esteem and trauma. I welcome your inquiries. • Clients Served: LGBTQ Families, Adolescents, Children, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays • Payment Info: I accept most insurances, self pay, and sliding fee scale as needed. I welcome individuals of all sexual orientation and gender identities.
919-439-9746 • Email for Information • Website
Missy is available to counsel adolescents, adults, & couples with a variety of needs, with specific experience & training in sexual identity, gender identity, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, & trauma (including EMDR). Missy completed the LGBTQ Academy Certificate from the American Counseling Association in 2013. Her professional interests include health equity & rural mental health. • Clients Served: LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Missy accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC and Medicaid. CareNet operates on a sliding scale, as we are committed to serving clients regardless of their financial circumstances. Payment forms include cash, check, and Visa or Mastercard.
919-695-2483 • Email for Information • Website
I am a lesbian-identified therapist and retired military veteran. I have over ten years of experience counseling families, couples, and individuals addressing a variety of issues. My strengths include working with individuals who have experienced sexual trauma, including military sexual trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, anger, insomnia, life transition, relationship difficulties, parenting, and addiction. I have experience with CBT, DBT, CPT, CBT-D, EMDR, CBT-I, TF-CBT, in addition to group modalities including Seeking Safety, Matrix, and other recovery focus groups. I have experience working with GLBT parents as well as parents of GLBT addressing a variety of parenting issues. My ideal client is one who is seeking a collaborative approach and willing to do homework and experimenting outside of therapy. I believe that individuals, money, and time are valuable resources and that everyone has goals and expectations when they come into therapy. My goal is to help you identify the solutions and support you making the changes you want in your life.
919-230-1560 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook
At Kelley Counseling, we counsel individuals, families and couples experiencing emotional and behavioral issues, through services supported by sound research and extensive training. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we offer an organic approach tailored to each client's individual needs. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Children, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Depending on your benefit coverage, you will most likely only be responsible for a percentage of the session cost after you meet your deductible. If your insurance does not cover the full cost of the contracted rate you will be responsible for the remaining amount. We will help you to find out your benefits package before treatment begins.
919-807-1454 • Email for Information • Website
I have been an out member of the queer community and have focused on caring for the LGBTQ+ community for over 30 years. I work with adults, kids, parents, families, couples, poly and other non-traditional relationships. Whether you are looking for help in coming out, are exploring your gender identity and expression, are looking to make your relationship work, or just wanting someone who gets it, I am here to help. Given the political climate and impact, I also welcome people who are focused on social justice and action. I specialize and make it my primary priority to serve social activists and the LGBTQ+ community. I look forward to see how I can help. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Self pay & Medcost
919-760-3068 • info@wfmindandhealth.com">Email for Information • Website
As a lesbian and a therapist with over 16 years of clinical experience, I understand the unique struggles LGBT individuals and couples encounter in life, work, and relationships. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth for which they are striving. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women
919-845-5400 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook • Twitter
We treat an array of mental health issues from depression, anxiety disorder to issues relating to sexual orientation, gender identity and trauma recovery. We also work with couples on sexual difficulties, including: sexual frequency, pain during sex, and low libido; and relational difficulties like communication, infidelity, and conflict resolution. • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Adolescents, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: We are out-of-network with ALL insurance plans. We accept cash, check, credit/debit cards, as well as Flex Spending and HSA cards.
919-677-8700 • Email for Information • Website • LinkedIn
Psychological services including: psychotherapy to individual adults (18+), couples, parents, and families; psychological evaluation; consultation and coaching; relationships; transitions; collaboration with doctors and other professionals • Clients Served: Adults, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Participates in BCBS
919-926-8057 • Email for Information • Website • Facebook • Twitter
I specialize in couples therapy and can assist with General Relationship Building/Growth/Communication, Infidelity/Affair Recovery, Emotional Disconnection, Addiction Recovery, Premarital Counseling, and Ethical Non-Monogamy. I can additionally assist with depression and general anxiety. I am Sex Positive and I have experience working with Gay, Lesbian, and Gender Nonconforming couples. • Clients Served: LGBTQ Families, Adults, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: Out of Network, Self-pay
919-245-7791 x 2 • Email for Information • Website
Anusha Zechella, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who uses primarily an interpersonal approach to her clinical work. Along with focusing on the therapeutic relationship as a tool to explore challenges and successes in relationships, she also incorporates skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Time Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) when working with clients. Using integrated, client-centered, feminist, and evidence-based approaches helps build trust and a mutual understanding of client's difficulties while working on practical skills and tools to relieve distress. She has been trained to work with a variety of presenting problems, including anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ issues, gender identity concerns, interpersonal violence, sexual assault, and adjustment difficulties. She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families across age groups • Clients Served: All LGBTQ Individuals, LGBTQ Families, Adults, Cisgender, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual men and women • Payment Info: We are considered an out of network practice and therefore do not accept insurance. Our clients have had some success filing out of network claims (depending on their coverage) and can pay by check, cash, credit, FSA or HSA cards.