LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Pawleys Island, SC
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
We have clinicians who are LGBTQ+ and have experience working with LGBT clients.
12 Years Experience
Online in Pawleys Island, SC
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 Pawleys Island, SC (Online Only)
Becca Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.Ed, LPC, NCC
You accept who you are, mostly at least, but when you show up in the world, you wonder if it's safe to be who you really are and whether others will accept you. You may feel frustrated or hurt by experiences with discrimination or oppression. Therapy for LGBTQ+ can't erase the pain that you've experienced from stigma or judgment, but it can give you a space to process your emotions openly. Learn more about LGBTQ+ Counseling on my website: https://www.inspiredlightcounseling.com/lgbt-therapy
9 Years Experience
Online in Pawleys Island, SC
Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I provide an affirming, anti-oppressive space for LGBTQ+ clients and families. Using IFS, narrative therapy, and relational approaches, I help clients process shame, trauma, or identity-related stressors and build resilience. Mindfulness, somatic and integrative tools support coping with discrimination or isolation. I have additional experience collaborating with medical professionals to provide assessments need for gender affirming care.
29 Years Experience
Online in Pawleys Island, SC (Online Only)
Bobby Newell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, providing an affirming and supportive space where you can show up as your full, authentic self. Whether you’re exploring identity, navigating relationships, or processing the impact of discrimination, stress, or family dynamics, our work is grounded in respect, safety, and understanding. I take a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach, integrating practical tools and mind-body awareness to support emotional well-being, self-acceptance, and resilience. You deserve care that honors who you are—and helps you feel more confident and at home in yourself.
27 Years Experience
Online in Pawleys Island, SC
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Pawleys Island, SC Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Pawleys Island, SC average 15 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 31% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 62% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 33% | Black / African American |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |