LGBTQ+ therapists in South Gastonia, NC
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in South Gastonia, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving LGBTQ+
Molly Halbrooks
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT
Good therapy is a partnership between you and your therapist. I often work with those who have previously been in therapy and have felt stuck; my approach is active and helps you move beyond cognitive understanding to actually feeling better. You are a unique individual with unique life experiences and I meet you right where you are and work with you to determine how to move forward as your healthiest, most fulfilled self.
Book a free 15 minute consultation directly into my calendar here: https://restorecounseling.janeapp.com/. I look forward to speaking with you!
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Gastonia, NC
Online in South Gastonia, NC
Serving LGBTQ+
Corey Connelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LCAS LCMHC
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in addition to a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. I have extensive experience working with a variety of different diagnoses and presenting problems, including borderline personality disorder, trauma, OCD, relationship issues, transitional life events, depression, and anxiety. In addition, I also have experience working with substance abuse as well as behavioral addictions. I provide a safe and welcoming space to assist you in navigating and exploring solutions to help you feel more fulfilled.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Gastonia, NC
Online in South Gastonia, NC
Serving LGBTQ+
Montgomery Counseling Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, LCMHCA
I believe therapy works best when it is both grounded and genuinely human. My approach is collaborative, practical, and trauma-informed, with a focus on helping clients understand what is happening beneath the surface rather than simply managing symptoms.
I work with people who feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship conflict, or emotional overwhelm. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-functioning people who are used to pushing through but know something deeper needs attention.
My clinical work draws from evidence-based and experiential approaches, including EMDR, Internal Family Systems-informed therapy, clinical hypnosis, and other trauma-focused methods. I am especially interested in how the nervous system, memory, emotion, and identity all interact in the healing process.
I aim to create a therapy space that is direct but compassionate, supportive but not passive. Together, we will work toward helping you make sense of your experience, reduce distress, and build a more flexible, connected way of living
35 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Gastonia, NC
Online in South Gastonia, NC
Serving LGBTQ+
Lynette Cisneros
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LMHC
Therapy is not a one size fits all discipline. As an experienced therapist I recognize that adaptability is key. Your provider must be able to move within the space of the session with you as things present. This is where my experience & our rapport becomes invaluable. In my practice I strongly believe this space is for and about you. Our dynamic is intended as a tool to heal with compassion, intentionality and humor. When we can laugh we will.
25 Years Experience
Online in South Gastonia, NC (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Claire Robinson-Scalzi
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC
All of you is welcome here. The world is intense right now, and I am here to accompany you through it. I specialize in trauma and in working with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, especially those who are trans or gender expansive. You've been hurting long enough. I can help you hold the pain and grief, so that you can move through it into whatever awaits you on the other side. Reach out for a free call to explore what your next steps could look like.
2 Years Experience
Online in South Gastonia, NC (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Her Healing Therapy PLLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
I am a holistic, trauma-informed therapist who helps women reconnect with their sense of safety, self-worth, and inner strength. My work focuses on healing anxiety, depression, relationship wounds, and the effects of chronic stress and trauma. I integrate evidence-based approaches with mind-body practices, including CBT, parts work, and nervous system regulation tools. My style is compassionate, collaborative, and empowering. I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel seen, understood, and gently guided toward deeper self-trust, emotional balance, and lasting personal growth.
11 Years Experience
Online in South Gastonia, NC (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Anna Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd, MA
I'm Dr. Anna Smith (she/her), a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist. I offer online sex therapy, couples therapy, & relationship counseling across the US in 40+ states — for people who want deeper intimacy, more honest communication, & relationships that feel good.
What makes my practice different is that it’s built entirely around deep relational and sexual intimacy—nothing else. With over a decade focused exclusively on couples and sex therapy, AASECT certification, and advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and trauma-informed care, I’m not a generalist who happens to see couples; this is the work I love.
Clients tell me they finally feel seen, supported, and gently challenged in the exact ways they need. If you care deeply about your relationship (or your relationship with yourself) but feel stuck, exhausted by the same patterns, or unsure how to talk about sex without shame, I’d be honored to help. You deserve a therapist who specializes in exactly what you’re struggling with—and who can help you create the safety, closeness, and pleasure you’ve been longing for. Let’s talk.
10 Years Experience
Online in South Gastonia, NC (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Jess Clodfelter
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LCMHC, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II
You don’t need another space where someone nods at you and hands you a worksheet you’ll never use — and you definitely don’t need one where you have to explain or defend who you are. I provide gender-affirming therapy for adults across North Carolina and South Carolina, working primarily with trans, nonbinary, and queer folx navigating identity exploration, dysphoria, and the very real stress of existing in a world that doesn’t always get it. My work is trauma-informed and attachment-based, helping you make sense of patterns like overthinking, burnout, people-pleasing, and relationship cycles without pathologizing the hell out of you. This is a space that’s collaborative, honest, and actually feels human — where we unpack what’s keeping you stuck and build something that fits you better. If you’re looking for therapy that’s affirming, real, and a little more direct than the usual, you’re in the right place — go ahead and reach out.
12 Years Experience
Online in South Gastonia, NC (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Cierra Listermann
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSP-P
I became a psychologist because I believe people deserve more than simply learning how to cope with what hurts. They deserve the opportunity to heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. My work is centered around helping adults virtually across North Carolina who have experienced trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, and difficult life experiences understand themselves with greater compassion and move toward the life they want to create and experience living.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel truly seen and understood while also having a psychologist who can provide the knowledge, structure, and guidance needed to support meaningful change.
I specialize in helping clients work through the lasting effects of traumatic experiences, including PTSD, complex trauma (C-PTSD), anxiety, depression, grief, burnout and chronic stress, and major life transitions. I use evidence-based approaches that are proven to work while honoring that every person’s healing process looks different. Your experiences, your goals, and your chosen pace matter.
I believe therapy works best when it is a partnership. My role is not to tell you who to become, but to help you better understand yourself, challenge the beliefs that may be holding you back, and build the confidence and skills to move forward.
Your story is uniquely your own—your therapy should be too.
9 Years Experience
Online in South Gastonia, NC (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Jourdan Brickey Self-Reclamation After Survival
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
My work as a therapist centers on self-reclamation. The process of understanding how we become who we are through survival, responsibility, and relationship, and how we begin finding our way back to ourselves. Many of the people I work with are often highly capable on the outside but feel internally disconnected or uncertain about their needs, identity, or direction. In our work together, we explore the patterns that shaped you and begin building a life that feels more intentional, connected, and aligned with who you are today.
6 Years Experience
Online in South Gastonia, NC (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in South Gastonia, NC Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in South Gastonia, NC average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (66%), and Stress (61%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 66% | Depression |
| 61% | Stress |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 52% | Self Esteem |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 87% | Women |
| 62% | Men |
| 44% | Black / African American |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |