Lili Allen, LPC

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lili-allen-north-charleston-sc/950856
Practice: Ember Willow Therapy
Address: 5841 Rivers Avenue Suite 106C, North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone: (843) 905-2382
Accepts Insurance: Out of Network
Sliding Scale: Available if eligible
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Message from Lili: “My focus is mostly on gender exploration, trauma and body image with LGBTQIA2s+, trans, gender expansive and gender diverse folx. I also have experience working with survivors of sexual assault. I mostly incorporate somatic resourcing through a Polyvagal lens, EMDR, mindfulness techniques, self-compassion and creative expression. Member of WPATH. Member of APA Div. 44, Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity Member of ACA - SAIGE division, The Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE) Member of ASDAH (The Association for Size Diversity and Health)".”

Eva Maron, LISW

Website: http://www.evamaroncounseling.com
Practice: Eva Maron Counseling LLC
Address: South Carolina
Phone: (803) 602-4369
Email: eva@evamaroncounseling.com
Accepts Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, United Health Care/Optum, Cigna (Evernorth), Tricare East/Humana Military, Aetna, Out of Network
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Sliding Scale: Payment options available, call to discuss
Message from Eva: "I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Clinical Practice with over 18 years of experience, offering telehealth therapy for adults in South Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Indiana. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. As a queer Lebanese American, I bring lived experience and cultural humility to my work, creating an inclusive space for individuals of all identities, including trans, nonbinary, queer, and polyamorous clients. I provide gender-affirming care letters without gatekeeping and use trauma-informed approaches such as DBT, EMDR, IFS, and TF-CBT. My practice is grounded in collaboration, empathy, and respect, supporting clients in resilience, identity, and healing."

Kevin Daniels, LSCW

Website: http://www.openmindstherapy.org
Practice: Openminds Therapy LLC
Address: South Carolina
Phone: (302) 751-2003
Email: kdaniels@openmindstherapy.org
Accepts Insurance: Tricare East Certified Non-network, BCBS PPO (National), EBMS, Healthy Connections, Medicare Part B, MedCost, BCBS South Carolina, BlueChoice HealthPlan, Healthy Blues- SC Medicaid, Cigna, Aetna, MUSC EAP, SelectHealth, United HealthCare
Telehealth Offered: Yes, telehealth only
Notable: Providing affirmative therapy for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals with a compassionate and inclusive approach. Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR-trained, offering trauma-informed care tailored to each client's unique needs. Specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and identity exploration to foster healing, resilience, and self-discovery. Licensed Clinical Social worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor in South Carolina and Delaware.

Nannette Williams, LMFT

Website: http://www.genuine-life-counseling.com
Practice: Genuine Life Counseling
Address: 1064 Gardner Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: (843) 405-2807
Email: nwilliams@genuine-life-counseling.com
Accepts Insurance: Out of Network
Sliding Scale: Offered if eligible
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Message from Nannette: "I’ve made a commitment to working with the LGBTQ community back in the 90s when I lost my uncle to AIDS, I was in graduate school training to be a therapist. My son is gay, as a parent of a gay person I continue advocacy.

As a a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I’ve provided therapy for HIV/AIDS persons. I’m also a school counselor and have counseled young people with sexual/gender identity issues and helped parents as well. Helping recover from religious trauma is a large part of my work.

I have a safe, private office in West Ashley. Plenty of parking, gender neutral bathroom, and a large conference room to facilitate groups. Individual, couples, group counseling available."

Maria Barber, LMFT

Website: http://www.wildflowercenter.org
Practice: Wildflower Family Therapy Center
Address: 69 Robert Smalls Parkway Unit 4G, Beaufort SC 29906
Phone: (843) 367-2991
Email: maria@wildflowercenter.org
Accepts Insurance: Out of Network
Sliding Scale: Offered if eligible
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Offers individual, family, and couples therapy. Works with ages 12 and up to treat mental health symptoms as well as family and dysfunctional relationships.

Angela Wright, LPCA, NCC

Website: https://angela-wright7824.clientsecure.me/
Practice: The Door's Open Therapy
Address: 15 Sams Point Rd, Ste 105, Beaufort, SC 29907
Phone: (843) 441-6337
Email: ahwcounseling@gmail.com
Accepts Insurance: Call for information
Sliding Scale: Payment options available
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Specialty in LGBTQ+ issues.

Centerway Behavioral Health, LLC- Downtown Charleston

Phone: (843) 974-5622
Email: health@centerway.org
Website: https://www.centerway.com
Address: 215 East Bay Street, Suite 406, Charleston, SC 29401
Owner and Psychiatrist: Erik Cantrell, MD.
Accepts Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Companion Benefit Alternatives, Cigna, Evernorth, United, Optum, Aetna (Some Aetna plans require a prior authorization), Humana, Ambetter. Medicaid is not accepted.
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Provides Teen/Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Psychiatry. Also provides Psychotherapy. Centerway Psychiatry and Behavioral Health recognizes that individuals that identify as part of the LGBTQ community are part of a culture that is diverse and constantly changing. As such, Centerway staff are trained on LGBTQ cultural competency and sensitivity. This includes training on gender-neutral vocabulary, various identity definitions, basic knowledge and terminology, risk statistics within the LGBTQ community, and updated and revised nondiscrimination policies. Employees are expected to respect the rights and be sensitive to the needs of this community.

Centerway Behavioral Health, LLC- West Ashley

Phone: (843) 974-5622
Email: health@centerway.org
Website: https://www.centerway.com
Address: 2287 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Unit B,
Charleston SC 29414
Owner and Psychiatrist: Erik Cantrell, MD.
Accepts Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Companion Benefit Alternatives, Cigna, Evernorth, United, Optum, Aetna (Some Aetna plans require a prior authorization), Humana, Ambetter. Medicaid is not accepted.
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Provides Teen/Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Psychiatry. Also provides Psychotherapy. Centerway Psychiatry and Behavioral Health recognizes that individuals that identify as part of the LGBTQ community are part of a culture that is diverse and constantly changing. As such, Centerway staff are trained on LGBTQ cultural competency and sensitivity. This includes training on gender-neutral vocabulary, various identity definitions, basic knowledge and terminology, risk statistics within the LGBTQ community, and updated and revised nondiscrimination policies. Employees are expected to respect the rights and be sensitive to the needs of this community.

Park Circle Counseling

Website: https://www.parkcirclecounseling.com/
Address: 3265 North Carolina Ave., Suite 202
North Charleston, SC 29405
Phone: (843) 410-3462
Email: sarah@parkcirclecounseling.com
Accepts Insurance: BCBS, United, Aetna, First Sun, Aetna EAP, Optum, and some providers are able to use OON benefits.
Sliding Scale: Yes, including We Are Family's Mental Health Assistance Program. $50 sessions offered.
Telehealth Offered: Yes. Some therapists are telehealth only. Three accept in-person appointments.
Notable: Serving children, adolescents, adults, and relationships. Relationship counseling includes kink, poly, ENM relationships. Specialties include neurodiversity, queerness, disabilities and chronic illness, gender identity, OCD, substance use, relationship counseling, and eating disorders.

Careteam Plus

Website: https://careteamplus.org/
Address: 239 Business Center Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Phone: (843) 349-0280
Accepts insurance: Call for information
Sliding scale: Yes
Is telehealth offered: Yes
Notable: Provides primary care, mental health services, chronic disease care, HIV/HCV treatment, pediatric, and women’s health services

Openminds Therapy LLC

Website: http://www.openmindstherapy.org
Address: South Carolina
Phone: (302) 751-2003
Accepts Insurance: Tricare East Certified Non-network, BCBS PPO (National), EBMS, Healthy Connections, Medicare Part B, MedCost, BCBS South Carolina, BlueChoice HealthPlan, Healthy Blues- SC Medicaid, Cigna, Aetna, MUSC EAP, SelectHealth, United HealthCare
Sliding Scale: Yes
Telehealth Offered: Yes, telehealth only
Notable: Open Minds Therapy is a certified LGBTBE® (LGBT Business Enterprise) committed to providing LGBTQIA+ affirming, gender-affirming, and trauma-informed mental health care. The practice proudly centers queer and trans experiences in every aspect of clinical work, community engagement, and operational ethos.

Kathryn Bottonari, PhD LCP

Website: https://mindbody-psychology.com/
Practice: Mindbody Psychology LLC
Address: South Carolina
Phone: (843) 501-2034
Email: drkathrynbottonari@gmail.com
Accepts Insurance: Aetna, BCBS (pending), Out of Network superbill provided
Telehealth Offered: Yes, telehealth only
Notable: Provider is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, bringing real-life experience into the therapy space as needed.

Equality Clinic of Augusta

Website: https://www.equalityclinicaugusta.com/
Address: 1014 Moore Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904
Phone: (762) 218-2226
Email: equalityclinicaugusta@gmail.com (preferred contact method)
Accepts Insurance: No
Notable: ECA is a FREE clinic which cares for those in Augusta, the CSRA, and surrounding areas who are uninsured or under-insured, and/or fall below 200% of the federal poverty level, with a focus on folks on the gender and sexuality spectrums. Offers primary care services, gender transitioning support, rapid HIV testing and PrEP, free bloodwork, free clinical pathology tests, oral health screenings, and mental health support.

Kathleen Pinkston, LCSW

Website: https://wanderlust-counseling.com/#Home
Practice: Wanderlust Counseling
Address: 156 Oakland Ave, Suite 217, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Phone: (803) 886-9951
Accepts Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Optum, Regence, United Medical Resources (UMR), UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Out of Network
Sliding Scale: Yes, if eligible
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Kathleen conveys a strong focus on understanding and championing the unique journeys of the LGBTQIA+ community. Provides support for depression, anxiety, ADHD, navigating trauma, grief, and the intricate dynamics of relationships, including ENM/Poly relationships.

Sarah D. Myers, LCSW

Website: https://sarah-myers.clientsecure.me/#home
Practice: SDM Counseling
Address: 1700 First Baxter Crossing, Suite 204, Fort Mill SC 29708
Phone: (803) 323-7833
Accepts Insurance: Out of Network
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Sarah D. Myers is an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and has significant experience working within the LGBTQ+ community. She has particular interest and expertise in diagnosis, treatment and management of ADHD, ASD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Women’s Issues, Depression, Grief and Bereavement, and living with chronic medical conditions. Serving children, adolescents, and adults.

Melanie Ward, MS, NCC, LPC-A

Website: https://www.marginaliacounseling.com/
Practice: Marginalia Counseling
Address: South Carolina
Phone: (864) 251-5079
Email: melanie@marginaliacounseling.com
Accepts Insurance: No
Sliding Scale: Limited reduced rate slots available.
Telehealth Offered: Yes, telehealth only
Notable: Melanie's practice is LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergence affirming, sex- and body-positive, kink aware, poly friendly, trauma informed, and social justice and liberation oriented.

Sien Susumu Rafael Rivera, MD

Website: https://doctors.prismahealth.org/provider/sien-susumu-rafael-rivera/2188663
Practice: Prisma Health Behavioral Health–Taylor St
Address: 1301 Taylor Street, Suite 6J, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 434-4300
Accepts Insurance: Yes, most major insurance, check for participation.
Notable: Dr. Rivera is a member of the LGBTQ+ community (he/him, they/them). Clinical specialties include LGBTQIA-inclusive mental health care, psychoanalytic psychotherapies, technology and media, and play therapy. Dr. Rivera is a member of WPATH, and co-chair of the Committee on Gender and Sexuality of the American Psychoanalytic Association.

Andi Watson, LPC

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andi-watson-columbia-sc/1147229
Practice: Kayla Sweet Counseling
Address: 1900 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 921-0671
Email: acwlpc@gmail.com
Accepts Insurance: Aetna, Anthem EAP, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon, Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, First Sun EAP, Quest Behavioral Health, Out of Network
Sliding Scale: Available if eligible
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Part of the LGBTQ+ community. Primarily specializing in gender identity and queer issues, anxiety, and trauma. Offers select Saturdays in addition to M-F.

Stephanie St. Clair, LPC

Website: https://stclairpsych.com/
Practice: St. Clair Psychotherapy and Consulting, LLC
Address: South Carolina
Phone: (864) 610-4710
Email: stephanie@stclairpsych.com
Accepts Insurance: BCBS
Telehealth Offered: Yes, telehealth only
Notable: Specializes in LGBTQIA+, people living in larger bodies, and adults with emotionally immature parents or partners. Participates in PFLAG.

Tayla Fortenbery, LPCS

Website: https://www.risecounsel.org/
Practice: Rise Counseling
Address: 318 W. Stone Avenue, Greenville, SC 29609
Phone: (864) 735-0110
Email: tayla@irisecounseling.org
Accepts Insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, SOVA
Sliding Scale: Yes
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Works with patients 16+. Specializes in DV and SA. Provides HRT and affirming surgery letters, and actively participates in ongoing Cultural Humility and Affirming Care training at the Queer Wellness Center.