LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Chattanooga, TN
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
LGBTQ+
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
LGBTQ+
Willow & Arbor, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist
The LGBTQ+ community will always find a safe and warm reception at Willow & Arbor. We have years of experience supporting and advocating on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community. We are also experienced in helping clients explore and become their most authentic selves, as well as helping to navigate the challenges along the way.
12 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN
LGBTQ+
Becca Edwards
Therapist, LMSW, Ed.S., M.ed
I provide LGBTQ+ affirming therapy grounded in the belief that your identity does not need to be explained, defended, or changed in the therapy room. Whether you’re navigating identity, relationships, family dynamics, coming out, discrimination, or simply wanting a space where you can fully be yourself, I’m here to support you.
4 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN
LGBTQ+
Dr. Caroline Hicks
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Sexual orientation and gender identity development are my areas of focus, and we use this space to make sure all intersecting identities (e.g., racial, religious, political, national) are considered as you find your authentic path in the world. This space is one where we can focus on your sexual orientation and/or gender identity development, or use these identities as a source of context to our work. In addition, I work with many trans*, non-binary, gender nonconforming, gender fluid, and other gender expansive folx as they embark on their path of congruence. In addition, I write letters of support for gender affirming surgeries/medical procedures.
9 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Dr. Nicole Montes
Psychologist, PsyD
I consider myself an LGBT ally and provide gender affirming psychotherapy to trans and non-binary clients.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN
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 Alton Park, East 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 well-being.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Chattanooga, TN Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Chattanooga, TN average 15 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 81% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Women |
| 53% | Men |
| 34% | Black / African American |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |