Counseling Unconditionally

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The map shown above represents mental health providers in Tennessee who provide affirmative services, especially in regards to sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Please click on the top right of the map to make it larger so you can search your address/location to find counselors close to you and more information about them (e.g., website, e-mail address, insurance options, etc.).

The "Counseling Discrimination Law" (formerly HB1840) passed in 2016 highlights the need for counselors, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health providers to speak out for inclusive and affirmative practices.  We urge any mental health provider to endorse the statement at the bottom of the page. 

As counselors, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers serving clients in Tennessee, we affirm that we do not discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity and we will not use our own sincerely held principles as a reason to turn clients away. 

Note:  The Tennessee Equality Project and the Tennessee Equality Project Foundation reserve the right to refuse membership to any provider or revoke a provider's listing.

If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Who's endorsing

1,179 endorsements

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  • H. James Meginley, Ph.D.
    endorsed 2016-05-05 22:03:44 -0500
    Since 1980 my professional counseling career has assisted thousands of individuals, couples and families in discarding negative self image, dysfunctional ways of relating, and ineffective decision making. My expertise also includes a variety of human sexuality issues and serving the L.G.B.T.I.Q. Community, including founding our areas first Transgender Support Group. Although I do not accept Emails, I look forward to your phone call at 423-624-8535
  • Shunda Brown, Ph.D.
    endorsed 2016-05-05 09:59:48 -0500
  • Wendy Paschall
    UTM SOCIAL WORK STUDENT-SENIOR endorsed 2016-05-05 00:39:44 -0500
    I will turn no one down that comes to me for help!
  • Montoyia McGowan
    endorsed 2016-05-04 20:36:08 -0500
  • Emily St.Amant
    endorsed 2016-05-04 13:00:39 -0500
    I’m a LPC-MHSP (licensed professional counselor-mental health service provider), born and raised in Tennessee, currently living in Nashville. I affirm that I do not discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity and I will not use my own sincerely held principles as a reason to turn clients away.
  • Robin Lennon-Dearing
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-05-03 18:40:49 -0500
    I support Counseling Unconditionally for clients seeking counseling in Tennessee.
  • Robin Lennon-Dearing
    endorsed via 2016-05-03 18:40:08 -0500
    As counselors, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers serving clients in Tennessee, we affirm that we do not discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity and we will not use our own sincerely held principles as a reason to turn clients away.
  • Joel Thomas
    endorsed 2016-05-03 18:37:37 -0500
  • Chris Hancock
    Thanks! endorsed 2016-05-03 18:23:03 -0500
  • Kevin Caskey
    endorsed via 2016-05-03 16:27:30 -0500
  • David Cantor
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-05-03 13:04:39 -0500
    I support Counseling Unconditionally for clients seeking counseling in Tennessee.
  • David Cantor
    endorsed via 2016-05-03 13:04:03 -0500
  • Val Burgess
    endorsed 2016-05-03 10:51:01 -0500
  • Cristin Patterson
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-05-03 07:56:45 -0500
    I support Counseling Unconditionally for clients seeking counseling in Tennessee.
  • Cristin Patterson
    endorsed 2016-05-03 07:56:01 -0500
  • Melissa Bradley-Ball
    endorsed 2016-05-03 00:13:35 -0500
  • Brad Reese
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-05-02 20:43:48 -0500
    I support Counseling Unconditionally for clients seeking counseling in Tennessee.
  • Brad Reese
    endorsed 2016-05-02 20:43:19 -0500
  • Courtney Taylor
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-05-02 20:08:25 -0500
    I support Counseling Unconditionally for clients seeking counseling in Tennessee.
  • Courtney Taylor
    endorsed via 2016-05-02 20:07:56 -0500
  • Alana Dellatan Seaton
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-05-02 19:51:41 -0500
    I support Counseling Unconditionally for clients seeking counseling in Tennessee.
  • Alana Dellatan Seaton
    endorsed 2016-05-02 19:51:31 -0500
  • Alana Seaton
    endorsed 2016-05-02 19:50:02 -0500
  • Brianna White
    endorsed 2016-05-02 19:41:18 -0500
  • Daphne Crawford
    endorsed 2016-05-02 12:54:07 -0500
  • Austin Pierce
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-05-02 12:05:36 -0500
    I support Counseling Unconditionally for clients seeking counseling in Tennessee.
  • Kerrel Ard, LMSW
    endorsed 2016-05-02 12:04:58 -0500
  • Austin Pierce
    endorsed via 2016-05-02 12:04:13 -0500
  • Bethany Genrich
    Lcsw endorsed 2016-05-02 10:58:43 -0500
  • David Anderson
    endorsed 2016-05-02 10:05:27 -0500
    I’m a graduate student in my 5th semester earning my M.Ed in Counseling and Human Development from LWC, and I sincerely oppose this legislation as I will be pursing my license for being a LPC in the state of TN. Despicable, vile, and right out hateful legislation disguised as protecting “counselors” when it only serves to harm LGBTQI people and disregard counseling ethics. Any counselor agreeing with this legislation I strongly urge to read my blog about it and reconsider this:



    <a href=“”https://adaringexistence.wordpress.com/2016/04/06/dear-anti-lgbtqi-counselor/“>https://adaringexistence.wordpress.com/2016/04/06/dear-anti-lgbtqi-counselor/”>https://adaringexistence.wordpress.com/2016/04/06/dear-anti-lgbtqi-counselor/

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