LGBTQ+ therapists in Waynesville, North Carolina NC
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in Waynesville. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Waynesville, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Tricia Osterberger
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCAS
I believe we are often made to feel defective or broken when we aren't born with the "proper default settings." Learning to navigate a world that doesn't feel like it was built for you can lead to burn out, anxiety, depression, attachment wounds, relationship challenges, and substance use just to name a few. I work with people who are trying to find a new way to be in the world and to relate to themselves and other people, who don't need "fixing" to fit into the dominant culture.
16 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Sarah Eisenhauer Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCPC, LPC, AADC
I work with adults using a psychodynamic, depth approach (looking at how the past effects the present and considering root causes, not just symptoms), while also taking into account thoughts and behaviors (CBT & DBT) in order to help individuals make change. I work with individuals who are experiencing effects from trauma, who want to improve their relationships, further explore themselves and the roles they play in their world, women’s issues, anxiety, and life transitions. I also offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy for appropriate individuals who may be looking to deepen their work.
Our relationship provides a safe, authentic and nonjudgmental place for you to explore reactions, thoughts, and feelings about relationships and experiences in your life, and your place within this system. I believe that each individual has a unique view of the world based on their personal experiences, and we incorporate this as we work toward your goals.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Waynesville, NC
Online in Waynesville, NC North Carolina
Serving LGBTQ+
JAMES COLVIN
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, M.DIV.
If you decide to work with me your life will improve in many ways as you get to know yourself better. You will learn how to pay attention to your thoughts and feelings, how to listen to your body's signals and how to be compassionate toward yourself and others. Your connection to the Universe and the Divine will also deepen.
37 Years Experience
In-Person Near Waynesville, NC
Online in Waynesville, NC North Carolina
Serving LGBTQ+
Robert Brown
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Greetings! You matter, I am happy offer you a convenient and confidential space to explore your challenges and cultivate meaningful change, all from the comfort of your own home. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment tailored to your unique needs. Take the first step towards a more fulfilling life and connect with me today.
34 Years Experience
Online in Waynesville, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in Waynesville, North Carolina Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Waynesville, North Carolina average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 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
$205
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
45%
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
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 66% | Depression |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 57% | Stress |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 50% | Self Esteem |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 85% | Women |
| 61% | Men |
| 44% | Black / African American |
| 41% | Military / Veterans |