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.

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.

Celestial Chiropractic

Provider: Dr. Andi Mackin
Website: https://www.celestialchiro.com/
Address: 430 Woodruff Rd Suite 325, Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: (864) 334-8492
Email: connect@celestialchiro.com
Accepts Insurance: No
Notable: Focus on mental health. Works with people with ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression.

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.

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.

FOLX

Website: https://www.folxhealth.com/
Address: N/A (telehealth only)
Email: N/A
Phone: N/A

Practice: FOLX Health
Accepts insurance? Aetna, Cigna (except therapy), Priority Health, Evernorth (therapy only in SC), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (valid in SC), Out of Network
Sliding scale? Discounted rates on labs and medications available with membership
Is telehealth offered? Yes – telehealth only

Xiomara A. Sosa, Clinical Mental Health Counselor/Therapist

Website: https://www.swmhs.net/
Address: 820 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC, 29483
Email: xstudioswmhs@gmail.com
Phone: (786) 200-0338

Practice: Summerville Women's Mental Health Services
Accepts insurance? Out of Network, some insurance accepted with virtual options—check website
Sliding scale? Reduced rates offered if eligible
Is telehealth offered? Yes
Notable: Multicultural, inclusive, and culturally competent mental health services for all women: cisgender, transgender, intersex, non-binary, and woman/feminine identified. They work with the veteran community, the Latino/Hispanic/LatinX community, and the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Bilingual (English/Spanish), military veteran, and LGBTQIA2S+ with lived experience.

Karin Brockelman PhD, CRC, LPC

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/karin-brockelman-columbia-sc/253785
Address: 1898 Calhoun St #5, Columbia, SC, 29201
Email: docbrock@brockelmanbeam.com
Phone: (803) 525-5511

Practice: Brockelman Beam LLC
Accepts insurance? Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Health, and Tricare East
Sliding scale? No
Is telehealth offered? Yes
Notable: Identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Internal Family Systems Level 1 trained.

Eva Serber, PhD

Website: https://evaserber.com/
Address: 1643B Savannah Hwy, Suite 202, Charleston, SC, 29407
Email: DrEva@evaserber.com
Phone: (843) 564-3930

Practice: Eva Serber, PhD, LLC
Accepts insurance? Out of Network
Sliding scale? Offered as eligible
Is telehealth offered? Yes
Notable: LGBTQ+ ally offering psychotherapy as well as coaching services, including exercise/physical training programming, nutrition coaching, and teamwork

Michele Balderson, LISW-CT

Website: http://www.willowtreecounselingsc.com/
Address: 101 N Marion Street Ste 207 Oak Park, IL 60301, Oak Park, IL, 60301
Email: info@willowtreecounselingsc.com
Phone: (864) 729-4184

Practice: Willow Tree Counseling, LLC
Accepts insurance? Aetna, Beacon Health Options, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Optum/United Healthcare/United Behavioral Health/UMR, Out of Network
Is telehealth offered? Yes, telehealth only in SC

Cindy Boatwright MA, MEd, LPC

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/cindy-boatwright-mount-pleasant-sc/77026
Address: Mt. Pleasant, SC
Phone: (843) 408-4142

Is telehealth offered? Yes, telehealth only

Emily Howard, LPC

Website: https://www.therapy-studios.com/emily
Address: 2128 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC, 29405
Email: emily@therapy-studios.com
Phone: (843) 825-1036
Practice: Therapy Studios
Accepts Insurance: Out of Network
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Specializes in gender dysphoria, gender transition, and gender identity exploration

Ricardo J. Fermo, MD

Website: https://www.fermopsych.com/
Address: 887 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite 100, Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29464
Phone: (843) 856-6998
Practice: Fermo Psychiatric Solutions
Accepts Insurance: Self-pay
Telehealth Offered: Yes, telehealth only

Jenna Baddeley Teves, MA, PhD

Website: https://centerforimprovingrelationships.com/
Address: Three Locations, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
Email: support@centerforimprovingrelationships.com
Phone: (843) 212-1363
Practice: Center for Improving Relationships
Accepts Insurance: No
Telehealth Offered: Yes

Ciri Colee, LPC, MEd, MDiv, LPC, LPCS, AADC

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ciri-colee-charleston-sc/161915
Address: 1 Carriage Lane, Building E, Suite 207, Charleston, SC, 29407
Phone: (843) 814-3348
Practice: Colee Counseling
Accepts Insurance: Blue Choice, Blue Cross Exchange, Blue Cross Federal, Blue Cross PPO, BlueCross and BlueShield, State Health Plan, Out of Network
Sliding Scale: Available if eligible
Telehealth Offered: Yes

Brooke Dean, PhD

Website: http://drbrookedean.com/
Address: Beaufort and Bluffton, SC
Email: drbrookedean@gmail.com
Phone: (843) 525-9255
Accepts Insurance: Self Pay
Telehealth Offered: Yes

Samantha Diamond, LPC, LMHC, LPC/S-C

Website: https://www.harborsidecounselingchs.com/
Address: 1 Carriage Ln, Suite B102, Charleston, SC, 29407
Email: harborsidecounselingchs@gmail.com
Phone: (843) 256-6736
Practice: Harborside Counseling
Accepts Insurance: Aetna, Out of Network
Sliding Scale: Available for limited slots
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Services Include: Gender Therapy and Assessments, Letters for GAC
Notable: Queer therapist specializing in LGBTQ+ issues