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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Celestial Chiropractic

Website: https://www.celestialchiro.com/
Provider: Dr. Andi Mackin
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

Website: https://www.halfacreholistics.com/
Provider: Matt Tellier
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.

Give Us The Floor

Website: https://giveusthefloor.org/
Description: A US-based nonprofit providing 2SLGBTQIA+ youth across the US with a supportive, safe, and anonymous online community via a free mobile app. Trained youth facilitate group chats that help break cycles of isolation and shame, addressing mental health and social issues such as depression, anxiety, identity, discrimination, bullying, relationships, domestic violence, and body image. While specializing in Queer and Trans youth support, all allies are welcome to join.

FOLX

Website: https://www.folxhealth.com/
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
Notable: Launched in 2020, Folx is a digital healthcare platform designed for the care of the LGBTQIA+ community. Their entire executive team is part of the LGBTQIA+ community. 81% of their clinicians are part of the community, and so is the majority of their staff. Monthly or yearly membership allows access to primary care, gender affirming care, unlimited messaging with your clinician and care team, vetted referrals, help navigating insurance, unlimited support groups, a community platform to connect with other members, access to resources and courses, discounts to other brands, flat rate pricing on visits with your clinician and therapy visits, and discounted rates on labs and medications.

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