LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 28402
Katie Windham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28402
Times of difficulty and uncertainty can increase stress, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and can place added strain on relationships. The therapeutic process can help you develop a sense of calming, clarity, flexibility, and resilience. Help is available. You can begin to heal and restore balance in your life. I can provide support and resources for you to develop self-awareness, coping skills, effective communication skills, and healthy boundaries.
Times of difficulty and uncertainty can increase stress, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and can place added strain on relationships. The therapeutic process can help you develop a sense of calming, clarity, flexibility, and resilience. Help is available. You can begin to heal and restore balance in your life. I can provide support and resources for you to develop self-awareness, coping skills, effective communication skills, and healthy boundaries.
Moon Tides PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28402 (Online Only)
Welcome! Mental health is my passion. If you're constantly feeling exhausted, stuck, overwhelmed, unheard, and misunderstood - you've come to the right place. My hope is to give folks a place to safely explore and connect with their authentic self. In sessions I like to engage folks in mindfulness and body-oriented/somatic techniques. I am EMDR trained and enjoy utilizing this tool to help clients move forward with healing. I am empathetic and direct, while helping clients find healing and new ways of coping.
Welcome! Mental health is my passion. If you're constantly feeling exhausted, stuck, overwhelmed, unheard, and misunderstood - you've come to the right place. My hope is to give folks a place to safely explore and connect with their authentic self. In sessions I like to engage folks in mindfulness and body-oriented/somatic techniques. I am EMDR trained and enjoy utilizing this tool to help clients move forward with healing. I am empathetic and direct, while helping clients find healing and new ways of coping.
Janice Mann
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28402
Waitlist for new clients
It is hard to focus on the current moment. It is a challenge to stay attached and connected to your body. There are so many things going on, and all you can experience are images, smells, and feelings of times when you were forced to survive. You may think, "How do I let go" "How do I find connection" There may be times that you lose hours or days, and come to ask yourself, "How did I get here" and "How do I talk about what's going on without feeling like a burden?" There may be times when you feel you cannot connect to others as your life experiences feel too big. You may feel shame in your experiences, and others may not relate to
It is hard to focus on the current moment. It is a challenge to stay attached and connected to your body. There are so many things going on, and all you can experience are images, smells, and feelings of times when you were forced to survive. You may think, "How do I let go" "How do I find connection" There may be times that you lose hours or days, and come to ask yourself, "How did I get here" and "How do I talk about what's going on without feeling like a burden?" There may be times when you feel you cannot connect to others as your life experiences feel too big. You may feel shame in your experiences, and others may not relate to
Monika Pursell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28402 (Online Only)
Monika received her undergraduate degree in Painting and Drawing from The Ohio State University. She worked as an artist and an educator before earning her master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. Her experience includes working with complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and issues related to low self-esteem and shame.
Monika received her undergraduate degree in Painting and Drawing from The Ohio State University. She worked as an artist and an educator before earning her master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. Her experience includes working with complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and issues related to low self-esteem and shame.
Ashley Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28402 (Online Only)
You often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, shutting down, or becoming defensive due to stress and anxiety. Juggling multiple responsibilities has you feeling as though you can't catch a break. Maybe you've been giving so much of yourself to others that you have nothing left for you. You're feeling exhausted from worrying so much about different things. Maybe you haven't been able to shake the "baby blues." You have reached a point where you want to feel in control of your life. Therapy offers a safe and non-judgmental space to explore these experiences.
You often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, shutting down, or becoming defensive due to stress and anxiety. Juggling multiple responsibilities has you feeling as though you can't catch a break. Maybe you've been giving so much of yourself to others that you have nothing left for you. You're feeling exhausted from worrying so much about different things. Maybe you haven't been able to shake the "baby blues." You have reached a point where you want to feel in control of your life. Therapy offers a safe and non-judgmental space to explore these experiences.
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.