LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Oak Ridge, TN
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
LGBTQ+
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 Oak Ridge, TN (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Dr. Sam Macy
Psychologist, PsyD
As an LGBT-affirmative therapist, my goals are to gain a textured and holistic understanding of peoples' salient identities, while promoting empowerment and authentic living.
16 Years Experience
Online in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, TN
LGBTQ+
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
LGBTQIA+ & Queer-Affirming Care
Living Authentically Beyond the Binary and the Burden
In a society that often demands conformity, the act of living authentically as a queer, trans, or non-binary individual is both a triumph and a labor. I provide a specialized, deeply affirming space where your identity is not a "topic to be managed," but a sacred part of your humanity. With my background in the QTAP Certification Training, I offer more than just "tolerance"—I offer a high-level clinical understanding of the unique stressors and joys inherent in the LGBTQIA+ experience.
Navigating the Minority Stress System
We don't just look at your internal world; we use Systems Theory to address how the external world impacts your mental health. We work through:
Minority Stress & Burnout: Addressing the chronic exhaustion that comes from navigating heteronormative and cisnormative systems.
Internalized Shame: Deconstructing the "inner critic" shaped by religious or social constructs of inequity.
The "Coming Out" Evolution: Supporting the ongoing process of disclosure with family, workplace, and spiritual communities.
For Individuals & Couples: Queer-Specific Relational Care
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Attachment Theory, I help LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples build secure, resilient bonds:
Chosen Family & Community: Exploring the vital role of non-traditional support systems in your healing.
Navigating Transition: Providing clinical support for individuals and their partners through the emotional and systemic shifts of gender transition.
Spiritual Deconstruction: With my Master of Divinity, I provide a rare sanctuary for queer individuals to process spiritual trauma and reclaim a sense of meaning without sacrificing their identity.
Affirming Your Narrative
Whether you are navigating rejection sensitivity from family, seeking letters for gender-affirming care, or simply want a therapist who understands the nuances of queer life without you having to explain them, I am here.
"The healing space generated between therapist and client is one of the greatest honors of my life." In this space, you are seen, you are safe, and you are celebrated.
21 Years Experience
Online in Oak Ridge, TN (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Starlain Saldana
Psychologist, PhD, LP
As a member of this community myself, it has always been a passion of mine to create a safe space for folks to explore their identities, unpack and challenge external and societal messages, and find your true sense of self.
17 Years Experience
Online in Oak Ridge, TN
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Oak Ridge, TN Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Oak Ridge, 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 |