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Discover how starting LGBTQIA+ counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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28  therapists available in  Wilmington

Winston-Salem

Betsy Servis is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who has worked with community mental health for 25 years in v...

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Durham

I focus on your ability to make the changes in your life you want to make, so let's talk about what you need and how I can assist ...

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Chapel Hill

As a queer identified woman who has struggled with depression in the past, I understand the challenges of working to live a balanc...

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Raleigh

I understand many of the unique challenges and issues my clients are facing....

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Charlotte

As a clinician who has served in children, family, relationship, and adult services for over 20 years and clinical practice for ov...

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Durham

Laura Harris, MS, LCMHC, is a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting people who are used to performing und...

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Charlotte

I understand how challenging life can be and my goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can share your experiences. To...

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Charlotte

As a fellow human, I understand the unique and complex experiences that help shape our perceptions, which influence how we operate...

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Charlotte

Sharon “SD” D. Buckner is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 11 years of experience helping clients of all ...

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Durham

As a queer-identified person, I understand the importance of cultivating a judgment-free counseling space where you can be authent...

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Charlotte

As a woman of color who has experienced her own mental health challenges, I understand the unique struggle of starting your healin...

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Raleigh

I am a trauma survivor as well as a military veteran, and I am dedicated to being the best therapist I can be, which means providi...

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Raleigh

As a black male therapist, I seek to maintain an open-minded and nuanced space for therapeutic exploration....

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Charlotte

I am a compassionate and experienced registered nurse who values treating the whole person, mind and body, through individualized,...

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Durham

I approach therapy with empathy, openness, and a deep respect for each person's unique experiences to support you in exploring you...

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Raleigh

As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I strive to create an authentic healing space, free of the pressure to perform or worry o...

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Durham

I'm a Durham native dedicated to making the Bull City as strong and welcoming a community as possible....

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Durham

As someone who has visited over 40 countries, I recognize and appreciate the beauty of each individual's uniqueness and life exper...

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Raleigh

As a CIS identified woman of color, I understand the unique issues of identity exploration and intersectionality....

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Durham

As a systemically informed, non-binary, Latinx therapist, I have a personal understanding of the complex emotions associated with ...

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Raleigh

Alex Bass is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 6 years of experience in mental health. Alex strives to...

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Raleigh

As an Indian-American therapist with experience transitioning careers, navigating partnerships, and relocating across countries, I...

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Raleigh

Let’s strive together towards improvement of your mental health....

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Raleigh

My individual life experiences help me to relate to a wide range of issues and struggles....

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Raleigh

Aisha Alston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from the state of North Carolina. She has experience working with clients who ...

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Raleigh

As a mother with a passion of bringing out each individuals uniqueness, Jamie understands the struggle to find a caregiver you can...

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Raleigh

Hi, my name is Kisha and I am proud of you for starting your counseling journey. As a woman of color and a proud LGBTQI+ ally, I r...

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Raleigh

As your provider, my priority is not focusing on just the "symptom" of the illness, it is to help you understand your mental healt...

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Starting LGBTQIA+ counseling in Wilmington

What is LGBTQ+ counseling?

LGBTQIA+ counseling is a type of queer affirmative counseling dedicated to assisting individuals and couples in navigating the intricate intersections of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health, with a primary goal of fostering well-being, self-acceptance, and affirming a client’s life experiences as a queer individual. Although not all LGBTQ+ individuals seek specialized counseling, a substantial number discover vital support and empathy within these inclusive and affirming therapeutic settings.

How does LGBTQ+ counseling work?

Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Wilmington, NC typically begins with an initial assessment to understand your specific needs. LGBTQ+ counselors aim to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment for anyone within the LGBTQ+ community by encouraging self-acceptance and offering an understanding of your identity and experiences. LGBTQ+ therapy addresses issues like coming out, discrimination, mental health challenges, and gender transition, and provides support for LGBTQ+ relationships.

Why is LGBTQ+ counseling important?

LGBTQ+ counseling is incredibly important because it can help queer individuals accept their identity, learn self-love, and give them important tools for facing the challenges of being a queer person in today’s society, among many other benefits. LGBTQ+-affirming therapists can understand the unique perspective and experiences of queer individuals as they help them process past trauma, address family conflicts, treat issues with anxiety, and more.

Is LGBTQ+ counseling conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Wilmington, NC is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does LGBTQ+ counseling last?

The number of sessions for LGBTQ+ counseling depends on the specific needs and goals of the individual. It could encompass a relatively limited series of sessions or extend into a longer counseling plan. The precise quantity and duration of sessions typically emerge through collaborative discussion with the counselor, taking into account the client’s progress and their therapeutic objectives.

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LGBTQ+ Friendly Counseling in Wilmington, NC

Self-awareness and self-acceptance are difficult but important practices for mental health, but LGBTQ+ people often have a more challenging road to these than others. Everyone deserves support and love for being who they are. Everyone deserves a safe place to process their lives, and the mental health professionals at Thriveworks Wilmington, NC are committed to support their LGBTQ+ clients on their journey to self-awareness and self-acceptance. Our office provides LGBTQ+ Friendly Counseling. Reach out today for support.

How Can LGBTQ+ Friendly Counseling Help?

Many in the LGBTQ+ community and the mental health community are fighting The Dual Stigma. Therapists are educating themselves on the type of care that their LGBTQ+ clients need and giving them competent care. If you are thinking about going to therapy, know that capable counselors are available.

The primary goal of any therapy is emotional and psychological healing. No list could contain all the psychological wounds that may need to be healing or the current challenges that could be resolved in therapy. However, “LGBTQ+ Counseling commonly addresses the emotional and psychological symptoms that occur as a result of the social stigma attached to living in a minority population, like discrimination, rejection, bullying, and victimization,” explains Jaimie Orndorff, a Licensed Psychologist at our Wilmington office. “Counseling can address sexual, romantic, or gender identity issues but these aren’t always an area of concern,” she says.

Here is a longer list of issues that might be addressed in LGBTQ+ counseling:

    • Safety concerns
    • Healthy communication
    • Dealing with discrimination and non-acceptance
    • Gender and sexual identity
    • Dating and other relationships
    • How and when to come out
    • Addiction
    • Transcending gender roles
    • Family concerns
    • Eating disorders
    • Depression
    • Anxiety and stress
    • Self-esteem issues
    • Past trauma and abuse

The foundation of a healing, therapeutic relationship is trust. When clients trust that the therapist will not judge or shame them, they can dive deep into healing. Everyone needs a safe place, and everyone needs to be known and accepted for who they are.

Setting Up an Appointment at Thriveworks in Wilmington, NC for LGBTQ+ Friendly Counseling

“Anyone experiencing mental health symptoms related to LGBTQ+ issues or negatively affected by those around them facing this social stigma should consider getting help from a counselor,” says Orndorff. “You can also find online sources of support or in-person support groups to connect with others facing similar challenges.”

If mental health care is the right next step for you, know that the therapists at Thriveworks in Wilmington, NC are ready to walk with you. When you call our office, you will not be sent to an automated response or a voicemail. Scheduling specialists answer our phones and help our clients make their appointments. New clients often have their first session within the same week of their first call. Weekend and evening sessions are offered, but we do not keep a waitlist (so you will never be put on one). We also worked with many different insurance companies so that we can accept many different insurance plans. Let’s work together. Call Thriveworks in Wilmington, NC today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Wilmington accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Caresource

  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Wilmington
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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4.7 Thriveworks Wilmington reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Anonymous Thriveworks Client
Review left on Thriveworks.com

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Wilmington is located near Empie Park off of Wrightsville Ave. We share a building with Amina Shade - State Farm Insurance Agent, Emerald Cuts, Ward Hair & Nail Design, and other businesses.

Phone number

(910) 714-4942

Languages spoken by NC providers

  • English
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