LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Salisbury, NC
Center for Family & Maternal Wellness, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salisbury, NC 28147
Black, Brown, undocumented, and the LGBTQ+ community consistently experience discrimination and disparity even when interacting with medical and mental health professionals.
Welcome to the Center for Family & Maternal Wellness. We are an LGBT affirming practice providing counseling services to folks regardless of how you identify. Maybe you've recently given birth and are feeling overwhelmed and super tired...we get it and we've got you. At the Center, you're more than your symptoms and we glad you found us. Give us a call to start your journey to wellness today!
Black, Brown, undocumented, and the LGBTQ+ community consistently experience discrimination and disparity even when interacting with medical and mental health professionals.
Welcome to the Center for Family & Maternal Wellness. We are an LGBT affirming practice providing counseling services to folks regardless of how you identify. Maybe you've recently given birth and are feeling overwhelmed and super tired...we get it and we've got you. At the Center, you're more than your symptoms and we glad you found us. Give us a call to start your journey to wellness today!
Bee Mindful Counselling PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Salisbury, NC 28144
I enjoy working with a variety of adult populations including LGBTQIA+, first responders, active and retired military members, their families, and dependents. I've assisted clients through their journey with grief, PTSD, relationship stresses, depression, and mood disorders for the past 5 years. If you are struggling with intrusive thoughts, depression, isolation, or anxiety I am happy to assist you in uncovering the source of these concerns and work with you toward getting back to a more positive place in your life.
I enjoy working with a variety of adult populations including LGBTQIA+, first responders, active and retired military members, their families, and dependents. I've assisted clients through their journey with grief, PTSD, relationship stresses, depression, and mood disorders for the past 5 years. If you are struggling with intrusive thoughts, depression, isolation, or anxiety I am happy to assist you in uncovering the source of these concerns and work with you toward getting back to a more positive place in your life.
Jennifer Rose Burroff-Smith
LCSW Associate, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salisbury, NC 28144
I take pride in providing a personalized and unique approach based on each client's specific needs. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all option when it comes to providing therapy. My goal is to create a relaxed, customized experience for clients based on their individual needs and the challenges they are facing.
I take pride in providing a personalized and unique approach based on each client's specific needs. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all option when it comes to providing therapy. My goal is to create a relaxed, customized experience for clients based on their individual needs and the challenges they are facing.
Imani A Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
Salisbury, NC 28144 (Online Only)
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” -Covey, 2016. My goal is to help create a non-judgmental space to openly question narratives in your life. I am here to support you through emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Allowing you to take back control in your personal life and maintain what makes you feel like yourself.
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” -Covey, 2016. My goal is to help create a non-judgmental space to openly question narratives in your life. I am here to support you through emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Allowing you to take back control in your personal life and maintain what makes you feel like yourself.
B's Effort Changing Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSOTP, TFCBT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salisbury, NC 28144
When life has gotten you down and you feel the weight of life on your shoulders know there is someone to assist you. B's has a wide array of therapist currently accepting new clients to help with struggles to help with depression, anxiety, behavioral, parental/child relationships, marital, self-esteem, past trauma, etc. Our goal is to help enhance coping skills you already have to be the best YOU! We value a collaborative approach and want to provide the support you need to grow in a safe space. We are passionate about educating about symptoms and assisting individuals and families with the skills to promote healthy coping skills.
When life has gotten you down and you feel the weight of life on your shoulders know there is someone to assist you. B's has a wide array of therapist currently accepting new clients to help with struggles to help with depression, anxiety, behavioral, parental/child relationships, marital, self-esteem, past trauma, etc. Our goal is to help enhance coping skills you already have to be the best YOU! We value a collaborative approach and want to provide the support you need to grow in a safe space. We are passionate about educating about symptoms and assisting individuals and families with the skills to promote healthy coping skills.
Garry D Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salisbury, NC 28144
At Sanctuary Counseling Group, we believe in creating therapeutic relationships with our clients that promote the healing of heart, mind & soul. As you are searching Psychology Today, you're considering reliable, confidential, professional assistance. Selecting someone can be very difficult. With over 35 years of education, training, and practice, I have helped thousands of persons to solve problems, find peace, improve relationships and self-understanding. I am trained both in the mental health sciences and in theology to assist you through a flexible and respectful approach, one that gets to know who you are and what you need.
At Sanctuary Counseling Group, we believe in creating therapeutic relationships with our clients that promote the healing of heart, mind & soul. As you are searching Psychology Today, you're considering reliable, confidential, professional assistance. Selecting someone can be very difficult. With over 35 years of education, training, and practice, I have helped thousands of persons to solve problems, find peace, improve relationships and self-understanding. I am trained both in the mental health sciences and in theology to assist you through a flexible and respectful approach, one that gets to know who you are and what you need.
Lanesha A Price
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS-A, CSTOP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salisbury, NC 28144
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life and not sure how to cope? Are you struggling with unresolved childhood issues? Is your past impacting how you are functioning in your daily life? Are you having issues with your friendships, marriage, or children causing you to feel overwhelmed or confused? I can assist you with creating goals to reclaim your life. I provide a nonjudgmental environment while supporting you on your journey to healing. I am passionate about assisting each individual with developing their strengths and effective coping skills to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life and not sure how to cope? Are you struggling with unresolved childhood issues? Is your past impacting how you are functioning in your daily life? Are you having issues with your friendships, marriage, or children causing you to feel overwhelmed or confused? I can assist you with creating goals to reclaim your life. I provide a nonjudgmental environment while supporting you on your journey to healing. I am passionate about assisting each individual with developing their strengths and effective coping skills to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Peaceful Places, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCMHCQS
Verified Verified
Salisbury, NC 28144 (Online Only)
Welcome to Peaceful Places, Inc.! We are a team of professional counselors and therapists dedicated to supporting you on your therapeutic journey. Using Trauma-Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), we work with clients facing challenges like trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment, and self-esteem issues. Together, we'll create a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth.
Welcome to Peaceful Places, Inc.! We are a team of professional counselors and therapists dedicated to supporting you on your therapeutic journey. Using Trauma-Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), we work with clients facing challenges like trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment, and self-esteem issues. Together, we'll create a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth.
Cauthen Counseling and Consulting, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Salisbury, NC 28144
Is your child or teen acting out? Do you feel like an emotional mess? Are you coping with feelings of anxiety, depression, fatigue, or defeat that just won't seem to go away? Are your emotional issues so serious that you believe that you don’t know which direction to go? Are you grieving a loss? Are you feeling burned out at work, searching for clarity, or trying to find meaning in life? We will work together and empower you to help yourself! We have over 14 years of experience in individual counseling and consultation. We have a diverse group of professionals to assist you in seeking clarity and improving your peace.
Is your child or teen acting out? Do you feel like an emotional mess? Are you coping with feelings of anxiety, depression, fatigue, or defeat that just won't seem to go away? Are your emotional issues so serious that you believe that you don’t know which direction to go? Are you grieving a loss? Are you feeling burned out at work, searching for clarity, or trying to find meaning in life? We will work together and empower you to help yourself! We have over 14 years of experience in individual counseling and consultation. We have a diverse group of professionals to assist you in seeking clarity and improving your peace.
Sarah Brigid O'Horo-Nash
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salisbury, NC 28146
Therapy starts with meeting you where you are at. Whether you have recently lost a loved one, started experiencing trouble at school, work, or home, or feel that you need a safe environment to talk about your concerns, I am here to help and start on your journey with you.
Therapy starts with meeting you where you are at. Whether you have recently lost a loved one, started experiencing trouble at school, work, or home, or feel that you need a safe environment to talk about your concerns, I am here to help and start on your journey with you.
My ideal client would be a person who is motivated for change, however one of my main specialties is the ablilty to work with unmotivated and even hostile clients who have been court ordered or adolescents who are forced to come by their parents. I can work with a client on a myriad of issues including anixiety, depression, low self-esteem, complusions and addictions.
My ideal client would be a person who is motivated for change, however one of my main specialties is the ablilty to work with unmotivated and even hostile clients who have been court ordered or adolescents who are forced to come by their parents. I can work with a client on a myriad of issues including anixiety, depression, low self-esteem, complusions and addictions.
Peaceful Places, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCMHCQS
Verified Verified
Salisbury, NC 28146 (Online Only)
Welcome to Peaceful Places Inc., where healing and growth flourish in a supportive community. At Peaceful Places, we believe in the power of connection, understanding, and empowerment. Our group practice is founded on the principle that everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care in a safe and nurturing environment. Our approach to therapy is holistic, addressing the unique needs of each client while honoring the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Through evidence-based practices, we empower our clients to overcome obstacles, tap into their inner strengths, and create meaningful change in their lives.
Welcome to Peaceful Places Inc., where healing and growth flourish in a supportive community. At Peaceful Places, we believe in the power of connection, understanding, and empowerment. Our group practice is founded on the principle that everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care in a safe and nurturing environment. Our approach to therapy is holistic, addressing the unique needs of each client while honoring the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Through evidence-based practices, we empower our clients to overcome obstacles, tap into their inner strengths, and create meaningful change in their lives.
Elizabeth Ritter
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Salisbury, NC 28144 (Online Only)
Struggling with work/life balance, relationship issues, or parenting? I fully understand the unique challenges of trying to find balance. I can offer support and real life skills to learn better ways to manage these struggles. I know that life can be difficult at times and you need a relatable, real-life person to work through these struggles with you. I am here to listen, support, and validate you, focus on your needs and encourage you to use the skills and talents you already have to live your BEST life!
Struggling with work/life balance, relationship issues, or parenting? I fully understand the unique challenges of trying to find balance. I can offer support and real life skills to learn better ways to manage these struggles. I know that life can be difficult at times and you need a relatable, real-life person to work through these struggles with you. I am here to listen, support, and validate you, focus on your needs and encourage you to use the skills and talents you already have to live your BEST life!
We may not like to admit it, but sometimes we just need help in sorting out our thoughts, feelings, relationships, and problems. Hey, if you could have "fixed" yourself on your own, you wouldn't be here looking for a therapist! With more than twenty years of experience as a pastor to complement my practice of therapy, I have seen how individuals of all ages, couples of all types, and families of all shapes and sizes both endure and solve problems, as well as how just a little effort can go a long way. The important thing for you to know is that there's nothing inherently wrong with you; you just need a little help working it out.
We may not like to admit it, but sometimes we just need help in sorting out our thoughts, feelings, relationships, and problems. Hey, if you could have "fixed" yourself on your own, you wouldn't be here looking for a therapist! With more than twenty years of experience as a pastor to complement my practice of therapy, I have seen how individuals of all ages, couples of all types, and families of all shapes and sizes both endure and solve problems, as well as how just a little effort can go a long way. The important thing for you to know is that there's nothing inherently wrong with you; you just need a little help working it out.
Counseling is for everyone. No matter your profession, past, family status, race, gender, sex, or age, it all equals out to being human. I invite you to welcome your own humanity with grace and compassion. This is a courageous journey and I am honored to walk it beside you. I work with adults seeking clarity and insight on how to resolve both current phase-of-life struggles as well as lingering issues from their past.
Counseling is for everyone. No matter your profession, past, family status, race, gender, sex, or age, it all equals out to being human. I invite you to welcome your own humanity with grace and compassion. This is a courageous journey and I am honored to walk it beside you. I work with adults seeking clarity and insight on how to resolve both current phase-of-life struggles as well as lingering issues from their past.
Are you feeling weighed down by the ups and downs of life? Unresolved trauma and other stressors can unexpectedly pull us back when we least expect it. My goal is to instill confidence in my clients and equip them with tools that can be used beyond our therapy sessions. Together, we’ll explore mindfulness techniques and psychoeducation, providing you with effective ways to navigate the different seasons of your life. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you don’t have to carry the weight of life alone—I’m here to help.
Are you feeling weighed down by the ups and downs of life? Unresolved trauma and other stressors can unexpectedly pull us back when we least expect it. My goal is to instill confidence in my clients and equip them with tools that can be used beyond our therapy sessions. Together, we’ll explore mindfulness techniques and psychoeducation, providing you with effective ways to navigate the different seasons of your life. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you don’t have to carry the weight of life alone—I’m here to help.
Kathryn Grimsley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salisbury, NC 28144
I’m SO glad you're here, you are very brave for taking this step! I have 12 years of experience providing individual, couples, & family therapies. My ideal clients are those who realize their capability for change & who are willing to do the work necessary for change. I ask also for willingness - therapy does not work without it. I want to develop a partnership with you, one based on trust, boundaries, mutual respect, and validation. Please be encouraged that you don't have to "do life" alone. It's time to do something different & that time is now! It's time to stop simply surviving & time to start thriving. Let's do this together!
I’m SO glad you're here, you are very brave for taking this step! I have 12 years of experience providing individual, couples, & family therapies. My ideal clients are those who realize their capability for change & who are willing to do the work necessary for change. I ask also for willingness - therapy does not work without it. I want to develop a partnership with you, one based on trust, boundaries, mutual respect, and validation. Please be encouraged that you don't have to "do life" alone. It's time to do something different & that time is now! It's time to stop simply surviving & time to start thriving. Let's do this together!
More Therapists Nearby
My clients have diversity in their backgrounds, identities, and stories. Most have a background in family dysfunction, emotional neglect/abuse, physical abuse, narcissism/gaslighting, religious trauma, sexual abuse/assault, emotionally immature caregiver(s), abandonment, household dysfunction, or any combination of things. They reach out to gain insight, support, and skills on navigating the healing process. I have 3 years of experience in mental health with a focus on trauma and LGBTQIA+ identities. I work with adult populations.
My clients have diversity in their backgrounds, identities, and stories. Most have a background in family dysfunction, emotional neglect/abuse, physical abuse, narcissism/gaslighting, religious trauma, sexual abuse/assault, emotionally immature caregiver(s), abandonment, household dysfunction, or any combination of things. They reach out to gain insight, support, and skills on navigating the healing process. I have 3 years of experience in mental health with a focus on trauma and LGBTQIA+ identities. I work with adult populations.
Monica Lanton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MEd, LCSWA, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Spencer, NC 28159
Living your life in overwhelm. Exhausted and having to work at a toxic work place. Insecure about bills. Trying desperately to navigate relationships, transitions and being a new parent. Subsisting in demanding and frightening times, all while attempting to be an independent adult. It is no wonder you are depleted, frustrated, and heart broken.
Living your life in overwhelm. Exhausted and having to work at a toxic work place. Insecure about bills. Trying desperately to navigate relationships, transitions and being a new parent. Subsisting in demanding and frightening times, all while attempting to be an independent adult. It is no wonder you are depleted, frustrated, and heart broken.
Online Therapists
Jeffrey Gianelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28202 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with Trauma/ PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, and self esteem issues, using an integrative approach combining IFS, EMDR, ACT, CBT and DBT.
I am EDMR certified and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 trained. I use these powerful tools and others like ACT to help you understand yourself better and transform limiting patterns and beliefs. Healing is about bringing the unconscious to the conscious level, which allows our true self to emerge, and my techniques are designed for this purpose. I create a safe space for you to explore the links between past and present, to see what you are still holding onto and to help you finally let go. I also teach a variety of skills and tools. Perhaps you've tried talk therapy and are ready to go deeper. If so, this may be for you.
I specialize in working with Trauma/ PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, and self esteem issues, using an integrative approach combining IFS, EMDR, ACT, CBT and DBT.
I am EDMR certified and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 trained. I use these powerful tools and others like ACT to help you understand yourself better and transform limiting patterns and beliefs. Healing is about bringing the unconscious to the conscious level, which allows our true self to emerge, and my techniques are designed for this purpose. I create a safe space for you to explore the links between past and present, to see what you are still holding onto and to help you finally let go. I also teach a variety of skills and tools. Perhaps you've tried talk therapy and are ready to go deeper. If so, this may be for you.
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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.