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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.
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.
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.
The Supine Studio
Website: https://www.thesupinestudio.com/
Address: 1898 Calhoun St, Suite 8, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 200-1916
Email: Results@TheSupineStudio.com
Description: Offering LGBTQ+ affirming massage and lymphatic therapy services from multiple licensed providers. Experienced in treating clients after Gender Affirmation Surgery. Specializing in swelling (including post-op), Lipedema, Lymphedema, pain, tension, and stress. They aim to be a safe place for SA survivors, folks with PTSD, and LGBTQ+ folks.
Sien Susumu Rafael Rivera, MD
Practice: Prisma Health Behavioral Health–Taylor St
Website: https://doctors.prismahealth.org/provider/sien-susumu-rafael-rivera/2188663
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.
Kamla Sanasi-Bhola, MD
Practice: Prisma Health Immunology and Infectious Diseases–Richland
Website: https://doctors.prismahealth.org/provider/kamla-sanasi-bhola/994470
Address: 1 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 420, Columbia, SC 29203
Phone: (803) 434-6430
Accepts Insurance: Yes, most major insurance, check for participation.
Notable: Sanasi-Bhola's patient population includes women with HIV (specifically peri-partum HIV-positive women), transgender people, HIV/hepatitis-C co-infected patients, and patients on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). She coordinates and executes PrEP technical support and LGBTQIA+ care competency programs for health care providers.
Megan Ann Hayes David, MD
Practice: Prisma Health Keystone Family Medicine
Website: https://doctors.prismahealth.org/provider/megan-ann-hayes-david/2291534
Address: 1409 West Georgia Road, Suite B4, Simpsonville, SC 29680
Phone: (864) 454-5000
Accepts Insurance: Yes, most major insurance, check for participation.
Notable: Serves all ages. Dr. David has special interests in women’s preventive health, LGBTQ+ and gender care, newborn and pediatric care, and adult condition management.
Frond Salon
Website: https://www.frondsalon.com/
Address: 1400 Laurel Street, Suite 4A, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 231-9287
Email: frondsalon@gmail.com
Description: Shannon is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Offers quiet and gender affirming sessions as free add-ons to your appointment. In addition to hair services, Shannon offers a range of energy healing services.
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.
Marjorie A. Chorness, MD
Practice: Blossom Gynecology, Wellness, and Infertility, P.A.
Website: https://blossomgyn.com
Address: 420 The Parkway, Suite C, Greer, SC 29650
Phone: (864) 662-5000
Email: mchorness@blossomgyn.com
Accepts Insurance: BCBS, Blue Choice, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Healthy Blue, Absolute Total Care, First Choice/Select HealthRoutine
Notable: Provides testosterone and estrogen therapy
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.
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.
Emerge Voice & Movement
Website: https://linktr.ee/mirandabarnett
Address: Greenville, SC
Phone: (864) 501-6336
Email: mirandabarnett@emergevox.com
Description: Miranda Barnett is a nonbinary voice, speech, and dialect specialist that provides Identity Affirming Voice Training for all members of the queer community.
Transfusion
Website: https://www.harriethancockcenter.org/programs/peer-support
Location: 1108 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC 29205
Contact: (803) 771-7713
Description: Peer-led, non-clinical support group for transgender and gender non-conforming/nonbinary adults. Meets every 3rd Wednesday, 6–8 PM. No registration required.
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.
The Ladies Room SC
Website: https://www.theladiesroomsc.org/home
Location: Upstate, SC
Contact: ebonisims14@gmail.com
Description: The first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ center in Upstate SC serving primarily Black and Brown trans and nonbinary people. Offers skill programs, HRT and name change assistance, STD/STI/HIV services, addiction support, holistic healthcare, emergency housing, food assistance, and more.
Lowcountry in Transition
Website: https://www.charlestontranscommunity.org/
Location: Charleston, SC
Contact: lowcountryintransition@gmail.com
Description: A group by and for trans and nonbinary adults supporting each other through community building, support and social events, and resource sharing. Monthly meetings occur 1:00–2:30 PM on the 4th Saturday, with additional online and in-person events.
imi
Website: https://imi.guide/
Description: Guides and activities built for and with LGBTQ+ teens to explore identity and support mental health. Topics include stress, queerness, stigma, and gender.

