LGBTQ+ therapists in Kinston, NC
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in Kinston, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Serving LGBTQ+
Banu Ibaoglu Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, CIRT, CCH
I work with couples and individuals who are curious about their relationships. I am interested not only in what feels difficult, but in what those struggles may be revealing about who you are and how you want to live. I focus on how we love, how we defend against love, and what we long for when we cannot find our way back to each other. These patterns shape both our partnerships and our way of being in the world. Most conflicts that bring people to therapy nearly always point toward something that needs attention, a place where growth is trying to happen.
Relationships are living fields. They carry our histories, our cultural inheritances, and our unfinished emotional stories, but they also carry possibility. This is true of the relationships we have with others and the relationship we have with ourselves. Many of the individuals I work with feel a gap between their current reality and the life they sense is possible but have not yet been able to inhabit. I do not see this as pathology. It often signals that your development is asking for attention.
I am a clinical trainer and supervisor in Imago Relationship Therapy and have over twenty years of experience working across cultures and contexts. My orientation is dialogical, experiential, and psychodynamic. In sessions, I integrate somatic awareness and close attention to what unfolds in real time, such as shifts in tone, subtle contractions, or moments of distance. We slow these down so that reactions can become meaningful rather than automatic. We also make plenty of room for laughter. I find that humor is often the first sign of a pattern breaking, a way to hold the absurdity of the human experience while moving toward something more vital.
I work online with U.S. and international clients, including cross-cultural couples and expats navigating identity shifts and displacement. Culture, migration, and family history leave deep imprints on how we attach and how we imagine intimacy. These layers are always part of our conversation.
Therapy with me is steady, engaged, and deeply reflective. I trust that individuals and relationships carry an inner movement toward aliveness. My role is to help you recognize it, support it, and allow it to shape how you live, both together and individually.
If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out to schedule an initial consultation.
24 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Afi kpakossou
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
At Pinnacle Behavioral Health and Wellness, I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to individuals and families across North Carolina. As a board-certified psychiatric provider, I specialize in treating depression, ADHD, anxiety, addiction, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and more—offering support that’s both accessible and tailored to your unique needs.
Through secure telepsychiatry sessions, I make high-quality mental health care available wherever you are in North Carolina. My approach centers on building lasting relationships with my patients, empowering you to achieve wellness at every stage of life. I believe in open communication, holistic treatment plans, and ongoing support—so you never have to navigate your mental health journey alone.
Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or a loved one, I offer same-day appointments and a patient portal for easy access to care. Let’s work together to create a personalized path to healing and growth.
Book your telehealth appointment today and take the first step toward better mental health.
3 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Jason Wang, Inflection Points Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Transitions in life and work can bring both possibility and uncertainty. You may be preparing for a new chapter, weighing an important personal, career, or financial decision, or struggling with a sense of being stuck. You may also be considering how to create a life that feels more fulfilling, sustainable, and aligned with your values. The decisions you make and circumstances you face during such periods can meaningfully shape what comes next. Although these moments can be stressful, they can also invite deeper reflection on identity, relationships, mental health, and how you want to live. You do not have to work through them alone.
8 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC
Serving LGBTQ+
First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCASA, LCSW
Our practice is built on the belief that everyone deserves a safe, supportive place to heal and grow. We are a diverse team of therapists who provide compassionate, client-centered care tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, stress, or major life changes, we are here to help you build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful change. Reaching out can be difficult, but you do not have to face things alone.
3 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Tal Brafford
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC-A
I am a relational therapist at heart. We exist in an ecosystem floating in the universe, surrounded by nature and each other. We don't get injured alone, we can't survive on our own, and we rarely heal alone. The fundamental role I play as a therapist is to provide you a safe relationship. I believe that safety is the primary catalyst for healing.
0 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC
LGBTQ+ therapists in Kinston, NC Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Kinston, NC average 15 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Depression (66%), and Trauma and PTSD (60%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 66% | Depression |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Stress |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 84% | Women |
| 61% | Men |
| 45% | Black / African American |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |