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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
Practice: Mindbody Psychology LLC
Website: https://mindbody-psychology.com/
Address: South Carolina
Phone: (843) 501-2034
Email: drkathrynbottonari@gmail.com
Accepts Insurance: Aetna, BCBS (pending), Out of Network superbill provided
Telehealth Offered: Telehealth Only
Notable: Provider is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, bringing real-life experience into the therapy space as needed.
Kathleen Pinkston, LCSW
Practice: Wanderlust Counseling
Website: https://wanderlust-counseling.com/#Home
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
Practice: SDM Counseling
Website: https://sarah-myers.clientsecure.me/#home
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.
Chandler Massengale, LISW-CP
Practice: Park Circle Counseling
Website: https://www.parkcirclecounseling.com/chandler
Email: sarah@parkcirclecounseling.com
Accepts Insurance: Yes, major commercial insurance.
Sliding Scale: Funding is available for those up to 24 years old through We Are Family.
Telehealth Offered: Yes, telehealth only.
Notable: Chandler's (they/she) specialty is the intersection between queerness and neurodiversity. They have experience with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
Melanie Ward, MS, NCC, LPC-A
Practice: Marginalia Counseling
Website: https://www.marginaliacounseling.com/
Address: South Carolina
Phone: (864) 251-5079
Email: melanie@marginaliacounseling.com
Accepts Insurance: No
Sliding Scale: Limited reduced rate slots available.
Telehealth Offered: 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.
Andi Watson, LPC
Practice: Kayla Sweet Counseling
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andi-watson-columbia-sc/1147229
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
Practice: St. Clair Psychotherapy and Consulting, LLC
Website: https://stclairpsych.com/
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
Practice: Rise Counseling
Website: https://www.risecounsel.org/
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.
Rachel Chiu, LMFT
Practice: Restore Therapy
Website: https://www.restoretherapysc.com/
Address: 4006 East North Street, Greenville, SC 29615
Phone: (864) 214-5742
Email: rachelchiu@restoretherapysc.com
Accepts Insurance: Out of Network
Sliding Scale: Limited slots available based on eligibility, prioritizing BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks.
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Specializes in working with couples. Works with LGBTQIA+, CNM, and Poly couples. Provides GAC documents.
Dede Norungolo, LCP, CRC
Practice: Reintegrate Counseling
Website: reintegratecounseling.com
Address: 405-A East 1st Ave Easley, SC 29640
Phone: (864) 520-3939
Email: dede@reintegratecounseling.com
Accepts Insurance: BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, Optum/United
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Specialties include recovery, disability, post injury/incident, LGBTQ+ issues. Also provides Vocational Assessment (not covered by insurance).
Hope Wood, LMFT
Practice: Hope Wood Counseling
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/hope-wood-counseling-llc-religious-traumagrief--greer-sc/844176
Address: 917 W Poinsett Street Greer, SC 29650
Phone: (864) 214-6533
Email: hopewoodmentalhealth@gmail.com
Accepts Insurance: Out of Network
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Specializes in non-religious spirituality concerns, suicide loss, LGBTQ+ issues, spiritual abuse & religious trauma.
Half Acre Holistics
Provider: Matt Tellier
Website: https://www.halfacreholistics.com/
Address: 607 W. Parker Rd. Greenville, SC 29611
Email: halfacreholistics@gmail.com
Accepts Insurance: No
Notable: Offers Breathwork sessions. All are welcome regardless of race, age, sexuality, gender identity, faith, or belief system.
Courtney Chandler, LPC, ATR-BC
Practice: Hearts for Hope Art Therapy
Website: https://www.heartsforhopetherapy.com/
Address: Greenville, SC
Phone: (864) 326-3605
Email: courtneyc@heartsforhopetherapy.com
Accepts Insurance: Out of Network
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Provides art therapy, somatic therapy, and EMDR for trauma and grief. Treats ages 12+.
Berkana Collective
Website: https://www.berkanacollective.com/
Address: 955 W Wade Hampton Blvd, Unit 4A Greer, SC 29650
Phone: (864) 936-1943
Email: info@berkanacollective.com
Accepts Insurance: Out of Network
Notable: Provides LGBTQ, Poly, Kink, and Sex therapy.
Allison Conroy Psychotherapy, LLC
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/allison-conroy-greenville-sc/1341983
Address: 212 Whitsett St, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 326-5665
Email: allisonconroylisw@gmail.com
Accepts Insurance: BlueChoice HealthPlan HMO, BlueCross and BlueShield, Out of Network
Sliding Scale: Yes, if eligible
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Offers EMDR, and Psychedelic Integration. Works with couples and patients 14+.
AID Upstate
Website: https://www.aidupstate.org/
Address: Upstate, SC
Phone: (864) 250-0607
Description: AID Upstate is the only provider of comprehensive HIV care, prevention, and supportive services in the service area. Care services include HIV specialty and primary care, medical case management, referrals/payment for medical care, health insurance premiums and copayment costs, food pantry, transportation, pharmaceutical assistance, mental health, addictions counseling, short-term rent, mortgage, utilities, long-term group housing, adherence and treatment education, and risk reduction counseling.
Queer Wellness Center
Website: https://www.queerwellnesscenter.org/
Location: 30 Pointe Circle, Greenville, SC 29615
Contact: info@queerwellnesscenter.org | (864) 655-5193
Description: Provides a safe, affirming environment in Upstate SC with programs like BLOOM (LGBTQ+ competency training and free therapy for youth/families), LEAP (peer support for trans community), AFFIRM SC (professional training), and Project HEART (affirming medical care). Offers scholarships for medical visits and housing.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) National Help Center
Website: https://lgbthotline.org/
Contact: (888) 843-4564
Description: The LGBT National Help Center is a nonprofit organization that provides peer-support, community connections, and resource information for people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity. They operate three national hotlines and provide one-on-one online chat support. Hotlines include the LGBT National Talkline, Youth Talkline, and Senior Talkline, offering free, confidential support for people of all ages.
The Trevor Project
Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Phone: (212) 695-8650
Description: Founded in 1998, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people under 25.
Note: 24/7 Crisis Line: (866) 488-7386 or Text START to 678678

