LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Garner, NC
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. My experience is primarily with depression, anxiety, and severe and persistent mental illness diagnoses, along with working with folks who are LGBTQIA+ identified. I believe that therapy should be individualized, and encourage clients to be open about what they hope to get out of their experience. I utilizes components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, while also incorporating a strengths-based lens.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. My experience is primarily with depression, anxiety, and severe and persistent mental illness diagnoses, along with working with folks who are LGBTQIA+ identified. I believe that therapy should be individualized, and encourage clients to be open about what they hope to get out of their experience. I utilizes components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, while also incorporating a strengths-based lens.
Kandice Van Beerschoten Sex Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Garner, NC 27529 (Online Only)
Also, I work with a variety of sexual issues, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and trauma.
Have you lost control? Do you put the needs of others first? Is it hard for you to say "no" to people? Do you feel disconnected? Are your relationships suffering? Your sex life? You're exhausted, ready for something to change, but need to feel confident that your therapist will understand not only your issues, but your lifestyle. If this sounds familiar, then I would love to help you. For two decades, I've worked with people just like you, helping them sort through the intricacies of life and relationships. It's easy to get stuck when you start making changes, but therapy is a great way to move forward.
Also, I work with a variety of sexual issues, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and trauma.
Have you lost control? Do you put the needs of others first? Is it hard for you to say "no" to people? Do you feel disconnected? Are your relationships suffering? Your sex life? You're exhausted, ready for something to change, but need to feel confident that your therapist will understand not only your issues, but your lifestyle. If this sounds familiar, then I would love to help you. For two decades, I've worked with people just like you, helping them sort through the intricacies of life and relationships. It's easy to get stuck when you start making changes, but therapy is a great way to move forward.
Life Without Limits, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529
With over 20 years of experience, we have assisted many clients in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual orientation/ LGBT issues, adjustment concerns and coping with challenges experienced in life stages.
We all have life challenges from time to time. That is why at LWL, Inc. our treatment approach is nonjudgmental and supportive. Whether one is having adjustment issues, depression or coping that has led to negative consequences, we can assist you with developing new skills and coping strategies towards your life goals. Together we can make it happen.
With over 20 years of experience, we have assisted many clients in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual orientation/ LGBT issues, adjustment concerns and coping with challenges experienced in life stages.
We all have life challenges from time to time. That is why at LWL, Inc. our treatment approach is nonjudgmental and supportive. Whether one is having adjustment issues, depression or coping that has led to negative consequences, we can assist you with developing new skills and coping strategies towards your life goals. Together we can make it happen.
Special interests of mine include grief and loss therapy, trauma-focused therapy and LGBTQ+ issues. Please consider therapy with me to be a safe place for all ages, identities, sexualities, religions, races, and socioeconomic statuses. I will make every effort to use my education, experience, and genuine care for you to help move you through difficult times, past or present.
Special interests of mine include grief and loss therapy, trauma-focused therapy and LGBTQ+ issues. Please consider therapy with me to be a safe place for all ages, identities, sexualities, religions, races, and socioeconomic statuses. I will make every effort to use my education, experience, and genuine care for you to help move you through difficult times, past or present.
I have experience working with clients of all ages on a wide range of issues, including chronic pain and illness, anxiety, parenting, adoption, trauma, LGBTQIA+ identity, addiction, veterans concerns, and grief. I believe that counseling is a collaborative experience, where both the client and therapist decide on a way forward together.
I have experience working with clients of all ages on a wide range of issues, including chronic pain and illness, anxiety, parenting, adoption, trauma, LGBTQIA+ identity, addiction, veterans concerns, and grief. I believe that counseling is a collaborative experience, where both the client and therapist decide on a way forward together.
” I am an LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally-competent, and trauma-informed counselor.
Entering a counseling relationship can stir up mixed emotions. It's natural to feel some apprehension about inviting someone into your internal world. Regardless of your “why”for starting therapy, I value you as a unique individual and am here to accompany you with sensitivity, confidentiality, and insight as you explore and embody your free-est, truest self. I deeply value my role in accompanying you on your healing journey.
” I am an LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally-competent, and trauma-informed counselor.
Entering a counseling relationship can stir up mixed emotions. It's natural to feel some apprehension about inviting someone into your internal world. Regardless of your “why”for starting therapy, I value you as a unique individual and am here to accompany you with sensitivity, confidentiality, and insight as you explore and embody your free-est, truest self. I deeply value my role in accompanying you on your healing journey.
Brittney Asch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529
On the outside things look great, but on the inside you are struggling. Work stress is becoming overwhelming, you feel anxious and depressed, and your relationships are suffering. What used to work is no longer working for you. I am here to help you learn new, more effective ways for life to become more manageable. Together we can create and work on goals, which can include improved work performance, more meaningful relationships, better communication, and stress management. We can address addictions which may be hindering performance. Whatever life stress or transition you may be experiencing, I am here to help.
On the outside things look great, but on the inside you are struggling. Work stress is becoming overwhelming, you feel anxious and depressed, and your relationships are suffering. What used to work is no longer working for you. I am here to help you learn new, more effective ways for life to become more manageable. Together we can create and work on goals, which can include improved work performance, more meaningful relationships, better communication, and stress management. We can address addictions which may be hindering performance. Whatever life stress or transition you may be experiencing, I am here to help.
Healing Journey Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529 (Online Only)
What does “healing” mean to you? Is it a one-time event or an ongoing process? Maybe for you it’s both or neither or more? How you define healing will be based on your needs, goals and experiences. I am passionate about providing culturally-sensitive and affirming care for clients who suffer from overwhelming emotions as a result of trauma, medical issues, violence, grief, and lack of acceptance from loved ones based on their identity. I bring over ten years of practice experience as a medical social worker, therapist, and community health advocate to my work with my clients.
What does “healing” mean to you? Is it a one-time event or an ongoing process? Maybe for you it’s both or neither or more? How you define healing will be based on your needs, goals and experiences. I am passionate about providing culturally-sensitive and affirming care for clients who suffer from overwhelming emotions as a result of trauma, medical issues, violence, grief, and lack of acceptance from loved ones based on their identity. I bring over ten years of practice experience as a medical social worker, therapist, and community health advocate to my work with my clients.
Clarity Clinical Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529 (Online Only)
Whether you are feeling helpless and hopeless, overcome by anxiety, haunted by trauma, battling addiction, or just seeking personal development I can support you through this challenging but rewarding journey!
Whether you are feeling helpless and hopeless, overcome by anxiety, haunted by trauma, battling addiction, or just seeking personal development I can support you through this challenging but rewarding journey!
Bridges Family Life Center, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Garner, NC 27529
There could be many reasons why you are here, looking for a therapist. Perhaps you have trouble managing day-to-day stress that used to roll off your back, but now you can barely function. Maybe you and your spouse or children are stuck in more ways than one, and you’re feeling overwhelmed. Or maybe you seem like a different person since being pregnant, and you're concerned that you will never be your old self again. No matter the case, the real reason you're here is to feel better and find answers. At Bridges Family Life Center we are committed to helping you do just that.
There could be many reasons why you are here, looking for a therapist. Perhaps you have trouble managing day-to-day stress that used to roll off your back, but now you can barely function. Maybe you and your spouse or children are stuck in more ways than one, and you’re feeling overwhelmed. Or maybe you seem like a different person since being pregnant, and you're concerned that you will never be your old self again. No matter the case, the real reason you're here is to feel better and find answers. At Bridges Family Life Center we are committed to helping you do just that.
Enfinity Dobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, QMHP, MS, LCAS-A, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529 (Online Only)
Let me assist in your unique journey to transformation.
The journey begins with you! You have made it this far but may not know where to go from here. Well that’s okay! Challenges, interactions, experiences, and daily life has all impacted us in various forms. Whether you are a friend, partner, sibling, parent, or professional, the art of therapy can be life changing. Though therapy may not always be sunshine and rainbows, I can promise you that your future will thank you. It will thank you for challenging yourself, it will thank you for your strength, and it will also will thank you for the growth that you will obtain just by participating in therapy.
Let me assist in your unique journey to transformation.
The journey begins with you! You have made it this far but may not know where to go from here. Well that’s okay! Challenges, interactions, experiences, and daily life has all impacted us in various forms. Whether you are a friend, partner, sibling, parent, or professional, the art of therapy can be life changing. Though therapy may not always be sunshine and rainbows, I can promise you that your future will thank you. It will thank you for challenging yourself, it will thank you for your strength, and it will also will thank you for the growth that you will obtain just by participating in therapy.
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Coffey Counseling Services PLLC.
Counselor, MA, MS, MBA, PhD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Garner, NC 27529
Note - Open availability midday and some evening availability. Hello, my name is Dr. Edward Coffey and I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist. I am accepting new clients and I utilizing many traditional methods of counseling including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Center therapy, and Behavioral Modification. Building a positve rapport and trusting relationship while maintaing ethics and confidentiality is the cornerstone of the counseling process as well as my ethical belief system as it relates to the therapeutic process.
Note - Open availability midday and some evening availability. Hello, my name is Dr. Edward Coffey and I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist. I am accepting new clients and I utilizing many traditional methods of counseling including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Center therapy, and Behavioral Modification. Building a positve rapport and trusting relationship while maintaing ethics and confidentiality is the cornerstone of the counseling process as well as my ethical belief system as it relates to the therapeutic process.
Kathy Elias, MA
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
Garner, NC 27529
Do you struggle with negative thoughts, sadness, grief or loss, fear, shame or guilt? Do you feel withdrawn or go against your own values to please others, or even lash out sometimes because you don’t know what to do with how you feel? Holding feelings inside can lead to many problems including depression, anxiety, physical illness or ailments, and disconnection from friends and family. Are you your own worst critic and condemn yourself? Do you feel stuck, or lost in life and sometimes wonder who you are? You want to feel better but don't know how to get there.
Do you struggle with negative thoughts, sadness, grief or loss, fear, shame or guilt? Do you feel withdrawn or go against your own values to please others, or even lash out sometimes because you don’t know what to do with how you feel? Holding feelings inside can lead to many problems including depression, anxiety, physical illness or ailments, and disconnection from friends and family. Are you your own worst critic and condemn yourself? Do you feel stuck, or lost in life and sometimes wonder who you are? You want to feel better but don't know how to get there.
I strive to provide a warm and caring environment for clients to explore challenges in their life. I enjoy working alongside clients who are tired of being “stuck." I believe that it is beneficial to address trauma or stressful life events that are keeping you from achieving your dreams. I am passionate about working with individuals who have ended unhealthy relationships and are wanting to heal and have healthier relationships going forward. I also like to help individuals who are in life transitions, including adolescents, young adults and older adults.
I strive to provide a warm and caring environment for clients to explore challenges in their life. I enjoy working alongside clients who are tired of being “stuck." I believe that it is beneficial to address trauma or stressful life events that are keeping you from achieving your dreams. I am passionate about working with individuals who have ended unhealthy relationships and are wanting to heal and have healthier relationships going forward. I also like to help individuals who are in life transitions, including adolescents, young adults and older adults.
Raven Armstrong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529
I enjoy collaborating with clients to address concerns such as trauma, anxiety, daily stressors, life transitions, boundaries, interpersonal communication, self-esteem & worth, & work/life balance.
Your plate may be full which in turn may make you feel overwhelmed & frustrated. Life is hard and it's also hard to make time for therapy, but your future self will thank you. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, open, and supportive environment to foster positive growth and self discovery. I view therapy with a collaborative lens and value the rapport built between therapist and client to identify needs and concerns while working towards identified therapeutic goals.
I enjoy collaborating with clients to address concerns such as trauma, anxiety, daily stressors, life transitions, boundaries, interpersonal communication, self-esteem & worth, & work/life balance.
Your plate may be full which in turn may make you feel overwhelmed & frustrated. Life is hard and it's also hard to make time for therapy, but your future self will thank you. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, open, and supportive environment to foster positive growth and self discovery. I view therapy with a collaborative lens and value the rapport built between therapist and client to identify needs and concerns while working towards identified therapeutic goals.
Courtney Stewart
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529
There are moments where life can just seem overwhelming. One day you looked up and found yourself feeling frustration, guilt, irritation, or just exhaustion from the day to day happenings of life. Trying to balance everything you have to do, with the things you want to do, but the list just keeps getting longer with work, relationships and family to juggle. You may not even be able to pinpoint what has you bogged down, you just feel... off. Maybe it's time for you to pause, take a step back and take stock on what all you've been carrying. I'm here to help, lets unpack, reorganize, and make space for whats important.
There are moments where life can just seem overwhelming. One day you looked up and found yourself feeling frustration, guilt, irritation, or just exhaustion from the day to day happenings of life. Trying to balance everything you have to do, with the things you want to do, but the list just keeps getting longer with work, relationships and family to juggle. You may not even be able to pinpoint what has you bogged down, you just feel... off. Maybe it's time for you to pause, take a step back and take stock on what all you've been carrying. I'm here to help, lets unpack, reorganize, and make space for whats important.
Maurice Edward Fairley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Garner, NC 27529
Maurice Fairley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) for the state of North Carolina and National Certified Counselor (NCC). Maurice’s experience includes working with adolescents and adults treating symptoms of trauma, depression, anger and anxiety. Maurice also has over 20 years working with the juvenile justice population at Wake Juvenile Detention Center.
Maurice Fairley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) for the state of North Carolina and National Certified Counselor (NCC). Maurice’s experience includes working with adolescents and adults treating symptoms of trauma, depression, anger and anxiety. Maurice also has over 20 years working with the juvenile justice population at Wake Juvenile Detention Center.
Damen Raheem Cromwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Garner, NC 27529
Dr. Cromwell is committed to "helping people see color when they only see black & white". With over seven years of professional counseling services, I have come to believe that people can overcome life difficulties with professional guidance and a willing attitude to change.
Dr. Cromwell is committed to "helping people see color when they only see black & white". With over seven years of professional counseling services, I have come to believe that people can overcome life difficulties with professional guidance and a willing attitude to change.
Kerry helps you heal from the past, build your self-esteem, and find joy in life. Kerry has over 10 years of experience. She uses aspects of Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing (EMDR). Are you feeling anxious, stuck, or frustrated with your relationships? Are you tired of being overwhelmed and putting everyone else first? She can help.
Kerry helps you heal from the past, build your self-esteem, and find joy in life. Kerry has over 10 years of experience. She uses aspects of Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing (EMDR). Are you feeling anxious, stuck, or frustrated with your relationships? Are you tired of being overwhelmed and putting everyone else first? She can help.
Sacred Spaces Counseling Collective
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Atosha, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and I want you to know that - I see you and I want to help! I understand what it feels like to feel overwhelmed while searching for the answers to help your life FEEL and BE better. I know you have aspirations, desires to know and be your best authentic self. You've read books, listened to podcasts, make promises to yourself and then broke them-AGAIN! You know in your heart that you were made for more, but don't know exactly how to make it happen. You're the reason I became a therapist! I would love to come along side you and help you figure it all out!
Hi! My name is Atosha, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and I want you to know that - I see you and I want to help! I understand what it feels like to feel overwhelmed while searching for the answers to help your life FEEL and BE better. I know you have aspirations, desires to know and be your best authentic self. You've read books, listened to podcasts, make promises to yourself and then broke them-AGAIN! You know in your heart that you were made for more, but don't know exactly how to make it happen. You're the reason I became a therapist! I would love to come along side you and help you figure it all out!
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.