LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Summerfield, NC
Dr. Juan B Santos Working With Adults
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CRC, LCMHC-S
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Summerfield, NC 27358
I am dedicated to helping adults find healing and balance in their unique time of uncertainty. Text 336-663-6570 if you are interested in counseling. I also work to help couples enhance their lives and relationships by guiding them through challenges such as communication difficulties, emotional disconnection, disagreements, or recovering from affairs. My clients express that they count on me for professional guidance and as a compassionate companion. I bring over a decade of experience, trauma certification, doctorate-level training, and a culturally affirming foundation. I incorporate a safe LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC-affirming space.
I am dedicated to helping adults find healing and balance in their unique time of uncertainty. Text 336-663-6570 if you are interested in counseling. I also work to help couples enhance their lives and relationships by guiding them through challenges such as communication difficulties, emotional disconnection, disagreements, or recovering from affairs. My clients express that they count on me for professional guidance and as a compassionate companion. I bring over a decade of experience, trauma certification, doctorate-level training, and a culturally affirming foundation. I incorporate a safe LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC-affirming space.
Ashton Hicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Summerfield, NC 27358
My goal as a counselor is to support individuals as they discover their purpose, learn how to solve their own problems, and build lasting relationships. Through our counseling relationship, we will identify avenues to overcome obstacles in your life, and help you to reach your areas for success! We will learn how to communicate your needs, feelings, and thoughts to those around you in a healthy way. I provide a safe and nurturing environment to freely share and explore past and current thoughts. I specialize in eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, attachment-related issues, anxiety and depression. Let's find a resolution!
My goal as a counselor is to support individuals as they discover their purpose, learn how to solve their own problems, and build lasting relationships. Through our counseling relationship, we will identify avenues to overcome obstacles in your life, and help you to reach your areas for success! We will learn how to communicate your needs, feelings, and thoughts to those around you in a healthy way. I provide a safe and nurturing environment to freely share and explore past and current thoughts. I specialize in eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, attachment-related issues, anxiety and depression. Let's find a resolution!
Kristen Spell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
Summerfield, NC 27358 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with clients with ADHD who are anxious, overwhelmed, and want more out of life. I want to help ADHDers learn how to be connected to their body and improve their relationship with themselves. I work with clients to process their experiences while also sharing realistic tools, skills, and techniques to support anxiety, ADHD, and depression symptoms. During sessions, we may review relationships/attachments, childhood, traumas, family cycles, etc. My goal is to bring awareness to ADHD symptoms, connect clients to appropriate supports, and process emotional responses.
I am passionate about working with clients with ADHD who are anxious, overwhelmed, and want more out of life. I want to help ADHDers learn how to be connected to their body and improve their relationship with themselves. I work with clients to process their experiences while also sharing realistic tools, skills, and techniques to support anxiety, ADHD, and depression symptoms. During sessions, we may review relationships/attachments, childhood, traumas, family cycles, etc. My goal is to bring awareness to ADHD symptoms, connect clients to appropriate supports, and process emotional responses.
Megan Manuel Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Summerfield, NC 27358 (Online Only)
I also have extensive experience in issues surrounding grief and loss, life transitions, aging, caregiving, end-of-life care, chronic illness, infertility, adoption, and women's issues.
Like the title of one of my favorite songs, I believe that life is a "Bittersweet Symphony." Sometimes, we just need some extra help through the bitter parts of life- and that's where I come in! I offer a safe, judgement-free space to share what is heavy on your mind and heart, and help you find hope and healing through tapping into your own strengths. I believe that you deserve someone to listen to you, encourage you, and help you find healthy ways to cope with the bitter things that pop up in life, so you can savor the sweet things all the more. I am open-minded, open-hearted, and eager to work with you to help you feel better.
I also have extensive experience in issues surrounding grief and loss, life transitions, aging, caregiving, end-of-life care, chronic illness, infertility, adoption, and women's issues.
Like the title of one of my favorite songs, I believe that life is a "Bittersweet Symphony." Sometimes, we just need some extra help through the bitter parts of life- and that's where I come in! I offer a safe, judgement-free space to share what is heavy on your mind and heart, and help you find hope and healing through tapping into your own strengths. I believe that you deserve someone to listen to you, encourage you, and help you find healthy ways to cope with the bitter things that pop up in life, so you can savor the sweet things all the more. I am open-minded, open-hearted, and eager to work with you to help you feel better.
Nancy Conrad Ball Counseling & Consulting PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Summerfield, NC 27358
Selecting a therapist is an important decision. Creating a therapeutic rapport with a perfect stranger and discussing very personal issues can be intimidating. I'd like to help make this process more comfortable. I have been working with individuals, couples, and families for 28 years. My integrative approach helps you utilize your skills and strengths to identify and solve current problems. It also affords you the opportunity to resolve long standing issues by learning new skills, tapping into your own inner resources and recognizing the body, mind and spirit connection.
Selecting a therapist is an important decision. Creating a therapeutic rapport with a perfect stranger and discussing very personal issues can be intimidating. I'd like to help make this process more comfortable. I have been working with individuals, couples, and families for 28 years. My integrative approach helps you utilize your skills and strengths to identify and solve current problems. It also affords you the opportunity to resolve long standing issues by learning new skills, tapping into your own inner resources and recognizing the body, mind and spirit connection.
Greensboro Counseling Partners is a private practice catering to the counseling needs of adults in the Triad area. Our highly skilled therapists, all master's level-trained clinicians, bring over 30 years of combined experience in the mental health field. Our mission is to inspire hope and foster healing for those navigating depression, anxiety, and life's complex challenges. We are dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive environment, walking with you through your pain, stress, and struggles. We prioritize your well-being and personal growth to help you achieve a fulfilling and balanced life.
Greensboro Counseling Partners is a private practice catering to the counseling needs of adults in the Triad area. Our highly skilled therapists, all master's level-trained clinicians, bring over 30 years of combined experience in the mental health field. Our mission is to inspire hope and foster healing for those navigating depression, anxiety, and life's complex challenges. We are dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive environment, walking with you through your pain, stress, and struggles. We prioritize your well-being and personal growth to help you achieve a fulfilling and balanced life.
Jennifer Kiszely-Ainbinder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Summerfield, NC 27358
Feeling stuck? Stressed? Counseling may be your answer. Working together, I help my clients find relief from their emotional pain and assist them in finding a path they can feel good about. Superior therapy is dependent on the quality of the relationship between therapist and client. I prefer to treat my clients the way I want to be treated by my health care providers; with respect for their time, a warm personality, and with a positive attitude. Please note I formerly practiced under the surname Bressler.
Feeling stuck? Stressed? Counseling may be your answer. Working together, I help my clients find relief from their emotional pain and assist them in finding a path they can feel good about. Superior therapy is dependent on the quality of the relationship between therapist and client. I prefer to treat my clients the way I want to be treated by my health care providers; with respect for their time, a warm personality, and with a positive attitude. Please note I formerly practiced under the surname Bressler.
Dr. Curtiss has a PhD in Exceptional Children. Most of her work is with people with Level 1 autism/Asperger’s Syndrome. She has been a teacher for over 20 years and has worked as an Autism Specialist for over 10 years. She owns Curtiss Specialized Consulting and offers the following services: ADOS-2 (autism testing), autism support, transition support (moving from school to adulthood or from school to school), independent living and daily living skills support, career life coaching, and academic support/tutoring high school and college. You do not need to have an official diagnosis to work with Dr. Curtiss.
Dr. Curtiss has a PhD in Exceptional Children. Most of her work is with people with Level 1 autism/Asperger’s Syndrome. She has been a teacher for over 20 years and has worked as an Autism Specialist for over 10 years. She owns Curtiss Specialized Consulting and offers the following services: ADOS-2 (autism testing), autism support, transition support (moving from school to adulthood or from school to school), independent living and daily living skills support, career life coaching, and academic support/tutoring high school and college. You do not need to have an official diagnosis to work with Dr. Curtiss.
Raven Lee Working With Young Adults
Counselor, MS, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Summerfield, NC 27358
I enjoy helping college students and young adults with adulting, Career/Workplace problems, creating emotional balance, navigating life transitions, and improving their self-confidence.
I specialize in helping young adults ages 18 to 35 years with depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. I have training in Trauma, Play Therapy, Neurodiversity, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as experience as a K-12 and college-level counselor. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement after that. I pull from my experience as both a school counselor in the local GSO school system and a college counselor. Text/call 336-663-6570 I offer a FREE 15-minute phone consultation
I enjoy helping college students and young adults with adulting, Career/Workplace problems, creating emotional balance, navigating life transitions, and improving their self-confidence.
I specialize in helping young adults ages 18 to 35 years with depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. I have training in Trauma, Play Therapy, Neurodiversity, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as experience as a K-12 and college-level counselor. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement after that. I pull from my experience as both a school counselor in the local GSO school system and a college counselor. Text/call 336-663-6570 I offer a FREE 15-minute phone consultation
I understand what it is like to take that first step towards therapy, and I am so glad you are here! At RCS, I count it a privilege to partner with you to assist in creating a powerful change in your life and help you reach the goals you desire. I work with individuals (6+), couples, and families on a range of life concerns, including anxiety, stress management, depression, conflicts with life, relationships and love, parental and family concerns, trauma, faith, spirituality, and so much more. Whatever you bring to the counseling room, we will work it out together.
I understand what it is like to take that first step towards therapy, and I am so glad you are here! At RCS, I count it a privilege to partner with you to assist in creating a powerful change in your life and help you reach the goals you desire. I work with individuals (6+), couples, and families on a range of life concerns, including anxiety, stress management, depression, conflicts with life, relationships and love, parental and family concerns, trauma, faith, spirituality, and so much more. Whatever you bring to the counseling room, we will work it out together.
My expertise lies in supporting those who are ready to confront hidden wounds. Through counseling, we'll collaborate to uncover the path toward wellness. Here, in this sacred space, you have the opportunity to reshape your life narrative according to your aspirations. Trauma manifests differently for each person. For some, it entails the process of seeing life through a lens of healing rather than a clouded one. If you're prepared to embark on the journey towards a brighter future, I'm eager to accompany you every step of the way!
My expertise lies in supporting those who are ready to confront hidden wounds. Through counseling, we'll collaborate to uncover the path toward wellness. Here, in this sacred space, you have the opportunity to reshape your life narrative according to your aspirations. Trauma manifests differently for each person. For some, it entails the process of seeing life through a lens of healing rather than a clouded one. If you're prepared to embark on the journey towards a brighter future, I'm eager to accompany you every step of the way!
Autumn D Ross
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summerfield, NC 27358 (Online Only)
Specializing in anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationships & intimacy, I'll empower you to understand yourself deeply, cultivate self-compassion, and create positive change.
Do you ever feel like you're expected to be Superwoman, always strong and capable, no matter what? It's easy to get overwhelmed when you're carrying that weight day in and day out. And when it comes to relationships, it can feel like you're stuck in a vicious cycle of bad decisions and unsatisfying connections. Maybe you're struggling to connect intimately with your partner, or maybe you're feeling hopeless and empty. That's where I come in. As someone who understands what you're going through, I'm here to help. Let's work together for you to discover a new way forward, one that brings you peace, happiness, and fulfillment.
Specializing in anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationships & intimacy, I'll empower you to understand yourself deeply, cultivate self-compassion, and create positive change.
Do you ever feel like you're expected to be Superwoman, always strong and capable, no matter what? It's easy to get overwhelmed when you're carrying that weight day in and day out. And when it comes to relationships, it can feel like you're stuck in a vicious cycle of bad decisions and unsatisfying connections. Maybe you're struggling to connect intimately with your partner, or maybe you're feeling hopeless and empty. That's where I come in. As someone who understands what you're going through, I'm here to help. Let's work together for you to discover a new way forward, one that brings you peace, happiness, and fulfillment.
Sheryl Norris Ketner
MEd, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Summerfield, NC 27358
Not accepting new clients
Fisher Park Counseling is a private counseling practice located near downtown Greensboro. I offer a warm, safe, and inviting atmosphere where you can share your concerns and we can work towards positive changes. I welcome all ethnicities, sexual identities and and spiritual orientations. I am qualified to work with individuals and couples experiencing a number of concerns including mood disorders, sexual abuse, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, relationship and family concerns and social issues to name a few.
Fisher Park Counseling is a private counseling practice located near downtown Greensboro. I offer a warm, safe, and inviting atmosphere where you can share your concerns and we can work towards positive changes. I welcome all ethnicities, sexual identities and and spiritual orientations. I am qualified to work with individuals and couples experiencing a number of concerns including mood disorders, sexual abuse, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, relationship and family concerns and social issues to name a few.
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Christien Harden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27410 (Online Only)
While attending graduate school, my focuses were the LGBT community, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, and Substance Use Disorders.
Hello! My name is Christien Harden, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NC and VA), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (NC) and Certified Clinical Supervisor (NC). It is my wish to assist those struggling with mental health and substance use issues by providing an experienced, caring atmosphere to grow and heal. Overall, I want to talk about the matters that matter to you. Life isn't always easy but, it should not always be a struggle.
While attending graduate school, my focuses were the LGBT community, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, and Substance Use Disorders.
Hello! My name is Christien Harden, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NC and VA), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (NC) and Certified Clinical Supervisor (NC). It is my wish to assist those struggling with mental health and substance use issues by providing an experienced, caring atmosphere to grow and heal. Overall, I want to talk about the matters that matter to you. Life isn't always easy but, it should not always be a struggle.
I provide individual therapy and testing for children, adolescents, and adults dealing with issues related to emotion regulation/depression, autism spectrum disorder, gender dysphoria, AD/HD, relationships, anxiety, and academic/work. I am particularly passionate about providing affirming care to members of the LGBTQIA+ community and working with clients to understand and navigate how various aspects of their identity intersect with their daily lives. I also test for a variety of different issues including Autism Spectrum Disorder, AD/HD, learning disorders, cognitive impairment, and mood and anxiety-related disorders.
I provide individual therapy and testing for children, adolescents, and adults dealing with issues related to emotion regulation/depression, autism spectrum disorder, gender dysphoria, AD/HD, relationships, anxiety, and academic/work. I am particularly passionate about providing affirming care to members of the LGBTQIA+ community and working with clients to understand and navigate how various aspects of their identity intersect with their daily lives. I also test for a variety of different issues including Autism Spectrum Disorder, AD/HD, learning disorders, cognitive impairment, and mood and anxiety-related disorders.
Together, we can explore questions of meaning, purpose, and identity, as well as the complexities of personal growth, self-awareness, and life transitions.
Hi! My name is Jennifer Rowe, and I am an LCMHCA who is dedicated to incorporating movement, mindfulness, and somatic awareness with those who have experienced trauma. I believe incorporating the body into treatment is a vital element to mental health and the therapeutic process. With a passion for helping individuals navigate their personal journeys, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I have worked extensively with youth and aging populations in group and individual settings, neurodivergent folks as well as LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults.
Together, we can explore questions of meaning, purpose, and identity, as well as the complexities of personal growth, self-awareness, and life transitions.
Hi! My name is Jennifer Rowe, and I am an LCMHCA who is dedicated to incorporating movement, mindfulness, and somatic awareness with those who have experienced trauma. I believe incorporating the body into treatment is a vital element to mental health and the therapeutic process. With a passion for helping individuals navigate their personal journeys, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I have worked extensively with youth and aging populations in group and individual settings, neurodivergent folks as well as LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults.
Leah Stephens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27408 (Online Only)
My clients tend to be LGBTQ+ folx, documentary/podcast lovers, and people who use humor to cope.
Accepting new clients for online therapy! Are you having trouble setting boundaries or rebuilding your life after trauma? Has religious trauma left you feeling lost and needing support in building a life where you feel free to live authentically? Or maybe you need a guide to support you in living a joyful and empowered life in a fat-phobic society? I’m here to support you on your journey to connect with yourself, find your strengths, and navigate your daily life with less anxiety and more meaningful connections. I specialize in and have many years of experience in treating trauma.
My clients tend to be LGBTQ+ folx, documentary/podcast lovers, and people who use humor to cope.
Accepting new clients for online therapy! Are you having trouble setting boundaries or rebuilding your life after trauma? Has religious trauma left you feeling lost and needing support in building a life where you feel free to live authentically? Or maybe you need a guide to support you in living a joyful and empowered life in a fat-phobic society? I’m here to support you on your journey to connect with yourself, find your strengths, and navigate your daily life with less anxiety and more meaningful connections. I specialize in and have many years of experience in treating trauma.
Renee Heagney
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27410
Hi, my name is Renee Heagney, LCMHC. I earned my degree in Dance/Movement Therapy from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor and board certified dance/movement therapist. I also have training in adaptive yoga interventions. My work experience has been in hospitals, schools, and community mental health settings. I am rostered to provide TF-CBT, and specialize in treating trauma and working with and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hi, my name is Renee Heagney, LCMHC. I earned my degree in Dance/Movement Therapy from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor and board certified dance/movement therapist. I also have training in adaptive yoga interventions. My work experience has been in hospitals, schools, and community mental health settings. I am rostered to provide TF-CBT, and specialize in treating trauma and working with and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hi! I’m Clint, a cisgender LGBTQ+ therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist in North Carolina, and I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2017. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings at community clinics and hospital systems in Winston-Salem, NC. I make it my mission to partner with individuals and families who are struggling with substance use and mental health issues by offering a safe, supportive, empathetic, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
Hi! I’m Clint, a cisgender LGBTQ+ therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist in North Carolina, and I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2017. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings at community clinics and hospital systems in Winston-Salem, NC. I make it my mission to partner with individuals and families who are struggling with substance use and mental health issues by offering a safe, supportive, empathetic, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, processing your place/space in the LGBTQ+ community or dealing with infertility/Postpartum Depression concerns, I want to meet YOU where YOU are, while providing what YOU need!.
Now Accepting New Clients: Are you on your personal journey of self-discovery and want to live “your” best life? Do you find it difficult identifying with your “true self”? As a Inclusive Therapist, Woman, Person of Color (POC), Advocate, Community Influencer, Counseling Supervisor, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have gained knowledge through my experiences that can help others be in control of their own LIFE. I am aware of how important support and compassion are to move through life’s journey.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, processing your place/space in the LGBTQ+ community or dealing with infertility/Postpartum Depression concerns, I want to meet YOU where YOU are, while providing what YOU need!.
Now Accepting New Clients: Are you on your personal journey of self-discovery and want to live “your” best life? Do you find it difficult identifying with your “true self”? As a Inclusive Therapist, Woman, Person of Color (POC), Advocate, Community Influencer, Counseling Supervisor, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have gained knowledge through my experiences that can help others be in control of their own LIFE. I am aware of how important support and compassion are to move through life’s journey.
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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.