LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Shelbyville, TN
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
LGBTQ+
Joe Groninga
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
LGBTQ+ issues are ones which are close to my heart as I am a gay-identified man. LGBTQ+ individuals share many unique experiences due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. The symptoms that result from those experience are often more accurately understood by a psychologist who has shared in those experiences. This understanding facilitates greater affirmation and validation of your needs, along with designing a more effective approach to achieve your desired symptom relief. Helping people in our LGBTQ+ community is one of the primary reasons I decided to become a psychologist.
21 Years Experience
Online in Shelbyville, TN
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 Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville, TN
LGBTQ+
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 Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville, TN
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Shelbyville, TN Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Shelbyville, 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) (71%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
30%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
|
| 30% |
Male |
|
| 6% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 43% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 66% | Women |
| 54% | Men |
| 35% | Black / African American |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |