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

Cody Higgs Cody Higgs, LPC-MHSP
Chelsi Williamson Ellie Mental Health
Laura Knapp Open Door Counseling
Shea Collins CHATT Consulting and Counseling LLC
Maricia Beach Peace in Mind Counseling
Tristan Petty Hope In Healing, Inc.
Dr. Shaneika Smith Sweetgrass Counseling & Consultation, LLC
Kara Gibbs Kara Gibbs Counseling, LLC
Leslie Wilson-Charles Knox Family Therapy
Chelsi Williamson Ellie Mental Health
Stephanie Marquart Living Roots Counseling Inc
Matt Mills Matt Mills
Patrick Nitch Mindful Nashville
Nancy Mott Nancy Mott, Mott Counseling Services
Ashley Hampton Hampton House Counseling
Mimi Mungomba Mimi Mungomba, LMFT
Amy Mariaskin Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center
Shannon Brown Psychotherapy & Forensic Services, LLC
Rose Crouch Rose Crouch, Olive Branch Therapy
Hassan Ali Awan Awan Global international
Rheame Ali Rheame Ali - Symmetry Counseling
Jennifer Valli Jennifer Valli, PhD, AASECT sex therapist

1,179 endorsements

Will your organization endorse?

  • Cody Higgs
    Cody Higgs, LPC-MHSP endorsed 2024-08-20 14:34:08 -0500
  • Chelsi Williamson
    Ellie Mental Health endorsed 2024-08-02 00:10:15 -0500
    I have options available for the uninsured as well.
  • Laura Knapp
    Open Door Counseling endorsed 2024-07-15 19:27:25 -0500
    We care that the LGBTQ+ folks of Tennessee get good mental health care. Whether you are a new parent or mom, in the early stages of transitioning or coming out, in the middle of a personal or family crisis, grieving, navigating depression, anxiety, or spiraling thoughts, or simply someone who wants a place to talk and a person to listen, our office doors are always open. We’re also available to write letters for trans folks; simply call and we’ll discuss what we can work on together. We accept some insurances and offer sliding scale depending on availability.
  • Shea Collins
    CHATT Consulting and Counseling LLC endorsed via 2024-05-16 14:33:19 -0500
  • Maricia Beach
    Peace in Mind Counseling endorsed 2024-03-20 14:57:41 -0500
  • Tristan Petty
    Hope In Healing, Inc. endorsed 2024-02-23 09:23:47 -0600
    Hope In Healing, Inc. private solo practice providing services since 2014 to address LGBTQIA Issues, PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Identity, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use/Misuse, Sexuality, Self-esteem, religious trauma, and ADHD. Also a member of the LGBTQIA community.
  • Dr. Shaneika Smith
    Sweetgrass Counseling & Consultation, LLC endorsed 2024-01-17 11:47:32 -0600
  • Kara Gibbs
    Kara Gibbs Counseling, LLC endorsed 2023-12-12 12:15:06 -0600
  • Ashley Culpepper
    endorsed 2023-11-30 07:37:45 -0600
  • Leslie Wilson-Charles
    Knox Family Therapy endorsed 2023-11-13 22:54:20 -0600
  • Colleen O’Connell
    endorsed 2023-08-03 10:40:17 -0500
    I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages.
  • Chelsi Williamson
    Ellie Mental Health endorsed 2023-08-02 17:01:00 -0500
    I have some resources to help with those who struggle to pay for services with or without health insurance.
  • Stephanie Marquart
    Living Roots Counseling Inc endorsed 2023-07-01 14:06:04 -0500
  • Shea Collins
    endorsed 2023-06-29 12:41:00 -0500
  • Matt Mills
    Matt Mills endorsed 2023-04-04 14:48:57 -0500
  • Patrick Nitch
    Mindful Nashville endorsed 2023-03-16 20:47:47 -0500
  • Nancy Mott
    Nancy Mott, Mott Counseling Services endorsed 2023-03-14 12:27:43 -0500
  • Ashley Hampton
    Hampton House Counseling endorsed 2023-03-03 20:25:31 -0600
    We founded Hampton House Counseling with the explicit purpose of holding safe, representative, and competent space for folx in the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC in our community.
  • Mimi Mungomba
    Mimi Mungomba, LMFT endorsed 2023-03-03 08:36:57 -0600
  • Amy Mariaskin
    Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center endorsed 2023-02-23 21:34:30 -0600
  • Shannon Brown
    Psychotherapy & Forensic Services, LLC endorsed 2023-02-18 15:43:57 -0600
    My practice has been out as an LGBTQ+ affirming, safe, supportive practice that is 100% staffed by LGBTQ+ people. We are safe, we are knowledgeable, and we understand. Given the changing legal landscape, we will continue to be here.
  • jeremy coylewright
    endorsed 2023-02-03 06:28:53 -0600
  • Rose Crouch
    Rose Crouch, Olive Branch Therapy endorsed 2022-12-09 12:28:16 -0600
  • Hassan Ali Awan Awan
    Global international endorsed 2022-11-25 00:45:05 -0600
    So thanks Salect Confidant Your Work Use The Technology and Amendment The Low Policy Better For Papoletion
  • Cole Putman
    endorsed 2022-10-31 15:19:37 -0500
  • Kristin Money
    endorsed 2022-10-12 15:15:53 -0500
    Email is the best way to reach me. I am telehealth only so I can work with anyone physically in the state of Tennessee!
  • Lydia Haurez
    endorsed 2022-09-20 18:25:09 -0500
    I primarily see kids and teens, but open to adults as long as the fit is right
  • Hannah Pollok
    endorsed 2022-08-11 15:37:59 -0500
  • Rheame Ali
    Rheame Ali - Symmetry Counseling endorsed 2022-07-29 15:41:06 -0500
    SPECIALTIES include: Trauma, Childhood Trauma, Neglect & Abuse, Trauma Related to Body Size, LGBTQIA Issues, Identity Development, Anxiety, Depression, Non-traditional Relationship Structures, Sex Work Allied (Including survival based sex work), Chronic illness, Substance Misuse, Racial Trauma, Sexuality, Self-esteem, ADHD, Neuro-divergence
  • Jennifer Valli
    Jennifer Valli, PhD, AASECT sex therapist endorsed 2022-06-29 21:07:07 -0500

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