LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Memphis, TN
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Memphis, Tennessee. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Chasity Goddard
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
I am LGBTQ+ affirming and accepting. If you are struggling, you do not have to justify anything to me or worry about any judgements. I want to know you as the individual you are and help you achieve the goals you have for yourself.
1 Years Experience
Online in Memphis, TN (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Jacqueline Elster
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, LP
My near 20 years of experience has helped me develop an approach to therapy that involves providing a supportive and affirming environment where you can explore their identity and experiences while feeling accepted and affirmed. It is important to acknowledging and validating the unique challenges faced by LGBT+ individuals, such as discrimination, internalized homophobia, and coming out. Therapy can help address issues you may have related to self-acceptance, relationship dynamics, and coping with societal pressures. By fostering a safe space, my hope is to empower you to develop resilience, enhance self-esteem, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
16 Years Experience
Online in Memphis, TN (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
LAH Therapy Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., LMFT, CAS, EMDR-2
I have worked with many clients with these issues. I pride myself in being open minded and not coming from any area specifically. My goal is always to look at the issues individually and work with the clients for their goals.
37 Years Experience
Online in Memphis, TN (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
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 Memphis, TN (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Dr. Anna Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd, MA
Navigating coming out, identity exploration, minority stress, family rejection, or the unique challenges that can arise in queer, trans, or non-heteronormative relationships takes courage and support. I provide an affirming, kink- and trans-friendly space to process these experiences, reduce the weight of shame or external pressure, and build authentic connections—with yourself and with partners. Whether you’re working on individual identity, relationship dynamics, or creating the kind of intimacy that truly fits who you are, therapy here honors all parts of you.
10 Years Experience
Online in Memphis, TN (Online Only)
Memphis has among the highest rates of poverty and violent crime in the United States, and its therapists frequently specialize in trauma, PTSD, and the psychological effects of chronic community-level violence and economic stress. The city's African American community — which comprises a majority of the population and carries a rich cultural heritage rooted in blues, soul, and civil rights history — drives strong demand for culturally affirming therapists who understand racial trauma and intergenerational resilience. Regional One Health and Baptist Memorial Health Care provide major institutional mental health resources alongside a growing network of community clinics. Memphis's deep musical identity sustains a creative community with its own distinctive mental health needs around artistic expression, economic precarity, and the weight of legacy.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Memphis, TN Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Memphis, TN average 15 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
30%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
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
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 80% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Women |
| 53% | Men |
| 33% | Black / African American |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |