LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Carolina Beach, North Carolina NC
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LGBTQ+ Issues
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
LGBTQIA+ identities are often treated as something to analyze or explain—but for many people, the real challenge is navigating a world that doesn’t consistently feel safe, affirming, or understanding. Whether you’re exploring your identity, coming out, navigating relationships, or dealing with family, cultural, or religious dynamics, there’s often a lot to hold. Experiences of discrimination, invisibility, or having to constantly assess safety can take a real toll—especially when you’re expected to keep functioning as if it’s not happening.
At Nour Counseling, our care is explicitly affirming—not neutral, not “tolerant,” but actively supportive and celebratory of who you are. Most of our clinicians identify as LGBTQIA+ themselves, which means you’re not starting from a place of having to explain or justify your experience. We prioritize helping you build a sense of belonging—within yourself, in your relationships, and in the spaces you move through. We also address the impact of religious messaging or trauma that may have shaped how you see yourself, creating space to unpack and redefine those experiences on your own terms. Along the way, we name the broader systems and narratives that impact LGBTQIA+ individuals, so you’re not internalizing something that was never yours to carry. This is a space where you can show up as you are and focus on building a life that actually fits.
9 Years Experience
Online in Carolina Beach, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
LGBTQ issues require approaching things with the utmost respect. If you are in this group, I invite you to talk with me and see if it feels like we might be a good fit to help you feel better!
19 Years Experience
Online in Carolina Beach, NC North Carolina
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
With special attunement to providing support to LGBTQ+ individuals, I helppeople navigate challenges related to identity, coming out/letting in, relationships, and societal pressures. I support improving communication skills between family members with various belief systems fostering healthy relationships and developing coping strategies to enhance overall well-being. I offer a safe space where people can explore their feelings, choices, build self-acceptance, and address any concerns related to gender and sexual orientation. My approach includes using evidence-based therapies, such as CBT, to help manage issues like anxiety, depression, or discrimination that may arise. I specialize specifically with LGBTQ+ people from conservative backgrounds like conservative Muslims, Mormons, Christians, and many people from the Global South/Majority. Navigating these cultural dynamics adds a complexity that those from more progressive families and cultures may not understand.
12 Years Experience
Online in Carolina Beach, NC North Carolina
LGBTQ+ Issues
Elemental Self Institute
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Many of the staff at Elemental Self Institute are openly queer and work with queer clients. Please feel free to reach out and ask about working with a therapist whose identity you feel comfortable with. We believe that being able to choose who you work with, as well as feeling comfortable and supported with your therapist plays a big role in the success of psychotherapy.
7 Years Experience
Online in Carolina Beach, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Matt Bennett
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Received specialized supervision and extensive graduate school training to address LGBT issues. Roughly 30% of clientele seen in Chicago and Seattle identified as LGBT.
24 Years Experience
Online in Carolina Beach, NC North Carolina
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Carolina Beach, North Carolina Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Carolina Beach, North Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Multicultural Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 81% | LGBTQ+ |
| 66% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 33% | Military / Veterans |