LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Goldsboro, NC
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LGBTQ+
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
LGBTQIA+ & Queer-Affirming Care
Living Authentically Beyond the Binary and the Burden
In a society that often demands conformity, the act of living authentically as a queer, trans, or non-binary individual is both a triumph and a labor. I provide a specialized, deeply affirming space where your identity is not a "topic to be managed," but a sacred part of your humanity. With my background in the QTAP Certification Training, I offer more than just "tolerance"—I offer a high-level clinical understanding of the unique stressors and joys inherent in the LGBTQIA+ experience.
Navigating the Minority Stress System
We don't just look at your internal world; we use Systems Theory to address how the external world impacts your mental health. We work through:
Minority Stress & Burnout: Addressing the chronic exhaustion that comes from navigating heteronormative and cisnormative systems.
Internalized Shame: Deconstructing the "inner critic" shaped by religious or social constructs of inequity.
The "Coming Out" Evolution: Supporting the ongoing process of disclosure with family, workplace, and spiritual communities.
For Individuals & Couples: Queer-Specific Relational Care
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Attachment Theory, I help LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples build secure, resilient bonds:
Chosen Family & Community: Exploring the vital role of non-traditional support systems in your healing.
Navigating Transition: Providing clinical support for individuals and their partners through the emotional and systemic shifts of gender transition.
Spiritual Deconstruction: With my Master of Divinity, I provide a rare sanctuary for queer individuals to process spiritual trauma and reclaim a sense of meaning without sacrificing their identity.
Affirming Your Narrative
Whether you are navigating rejection sensitivity from family, seeking letters for gender-affirming care, or simply want a therapist who understands the nuances of queer life without you having to explain them, I am here.
"The healing space generated between therapist and client is one of the greatest honors of my life." In this space, you are seen, you are safe, and you are celebrated.
21 Years Experience
Online in Goldsboro, NC (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Sarah Gersick
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Feeling safe and understood are fundamental to having a positive experience with therapy. I offer identity-affirming care that allows for free and deep exploration of current issues and ongoing patterns, without worrying about hidden judgments or over-pathologizing. Trans, poly, and ace inclusive and affirming.
11 Years Experience
Online in Goldsboro, NC
LGBTQ+
Kelly McAleer
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I have 10+ years of experience providing LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, with particular experience working with transgender, nonbinary, gender-fluid, and gender-questioning adults. I support clients at all stages of gender exploration and transition, including those considering or navigating social and medical transition. Therapy offers a welcoming space to explore identity, relationships, and life experiences without assumptions about who you are or what your path should look like.
17 Years Experience
Online in Goldsboro, NC (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Sheena K. Glover
Psychologist, PsyD-Clinical Psychologist
In our practice, we specialize in understanding the complexities of LGBTQ issues, offering a nurturing space where couples can address specific challenges such as navigating family dynamics, overcoming internalized homophobia or transphobia, and fostering open and honest communication around gender identity and sexual orientation. Together, we guide couples through these intricacies, empowering them to strengthen their bond and embrace their unique journey towards love and fulfillment.
10 Years Experience
Online in Goldsboro, NC (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Joe Groninga
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
LGBTQ+ issues are ones which are close to my heart as I am a gay-identified man. LGBTQ+ individuals share many unique experiences due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. The symptoms that result from those experience are often more accurately understood by a psychologist who has shared in those experiences. This understanding facilitates greater affirmation and validation of your needs, along with designing a more effective approach to achieve your desired symptom relief. Helping people in our LGBTQ+ community is one of the primary reasons I decided to become a psychologist.
21 Years Experience
Online in Goldsboro, NC
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Goldsboro, NC Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Goldsboro, NC average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 84% | LGBTQ+ |
| 66% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 35% | Black / African American |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |