LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Chattanooga, Tennessee TN
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LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr D Lee McGahey with Love One Another Community Development Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
At LOACDC, we have therapists who specialize in a range of specialty areas, including but not limited to anger management, anxiety, career counseling, codependency, depression, relationship issues for couples, PTSD & gastric bypass evaluations.
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Throughout our lives, we have walked through so many areas: addiction, anxiety, depression, esteem issues, grief and loss, gender identity, infidelity in relationships, parenting, self-doubt, and self-sabotage. It was not easy, but we did the work...one day at a time. So can you. Call or email us today so you can get the support you need to walk through this space, & let's get you to better days.
26 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN Tennessee
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Amy Hecht
Psychologist, PhD
I work with individuals and couples across the LGBTQ+ spectrum, supporting a wide range of experiences related to identity, relationships, and family building. This can include exploring questions of identity and self-understanding, navigating coming out, managing family dynamics, and building affirming, meaningful relationships.
I have particular experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples pursuing non-traditional paths to parenthood, including adoption, surrogacy, and donor conception. I understand both the unique stressors and the profound strengths that can come with these journeys.
My approach is affirming, nuanced, and grounded in deep respect for each person’s lived experience. I aim to create a space where clients feel fully seen and understood, while also helping them navigate challenges with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of self.
26 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN Tennessee
LGBTQ+ Issues
Simply Being Therapy
Counselor/Therapist
At Simply Being, we believe in the fundamental truth that all individuals, regardless of race, cultural background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, abilities, or belief systems are worthy of respect and care. We offer services to all individuals, ages 15+. We have therapists that identify as part of the LGBTQ community.
7 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN Tennessee
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
With special attunement to providing support to LGBTQ+ individuals, I helppeople navigate challenges related to identity, coming out/letting in, relationships, and societal pressures. I support improving communication skills between family members with various belief systems fostering healthy relationships and developing coping strategies to enhance overall well-being. I offer a safe space where people can explore their feelings, choices, build self-acceptance, and address any concerns related to gender and sexual orientation. My approach includes using evidence-based therapies, such as CBT, to help manage issues like anxiety, depression, or discrimination that may arise. I specialize specifically with LGBTQ+ people from conservative backgrounds like conservative Muslims, Mormons, Christians, and many people from the Global South/Majority. Navigating these cultural dynamics adds a complexity that those from more progressive families and cultures may not understand.
12 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN Tennessee
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Megan Marks
Psychologist, PhD
Finding a therapist who truly gets it can be hard—especially if you’ve spent too much time explaining or editing parts of yourself to feel safe. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I know how much it matters to have a space where you don’t have to explain your existence—just your goals.
I work with LGBTQ+ adults navigating identity exploration, relationships, chosen family, workplace dynamics, religious trauma, and the deep emotional toll of living in a world that too often questions your worth. Right now, the political climate is not just unsettling—it’s harmful, especially for trans and gender-diverse folks. You deserve a space where your identity is not only affirmed but protected. At The Momentum Practice, therapy is a place to exhale, reconnect, and move forward with more clarity and strength. I offer support for the full spectrum of your experience—from anxiety and perfectionism to workplace stress and burnout. When requested, I also provide letters for gender-affirming medical care, always with warmth, respect, and zero gatekeeping. With over 15 years of experience, I help clients move from self-doubt to self-trust, and from feeling stuck to feeling more aligned, empowered, and whole. You deserve a therapist who sees you, celebrates you, and journeys beside you. You matter—and I’m so glad you’re here. Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation!
21 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN Tennessee
Chattanooga has undergone a remarkable urban transformation over the past two decades — from a polluted post-industrial city to a nationally recognized model of revitalization anchored by the Tennessee Aquarium, a thriving outdoor economy, and a world-class broadband infrastructure — and its therapy community reflects a city coming into its own, with growing demand from young professionals, creatives, and outdoor enthusiasts relocating from other metros. The city has significant African American communities in North Chattanooga and other historically Black neighborhoods, and therapists offering culturally affirming care and racial identity work are an important part of the local landscape. CHI Memorial Hospital and Erlanger Health System provide institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private practice community. Chattanooga's outdoor recreation culture — anchored by Lookout Mountain, the Tennessee River Gorge, and proximity to Appalachian trails — shapes a therapy community with distinct interest in the intersection of nature, physical health, and mental wellbeing.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Chattanooga, Tennessee Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Chattanooga, Tennessee average 16 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%), and Multicultural Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 80% | LGBTQ+ |
| 68% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 34% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 34% | Black / African American |